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the best alternative rock albums of the '90s

91 Essential Alternative Rock Albums of the ’90s

An overview of a decade of underground music invading the mainstream

31 bands that should be in the rock and roll hall of fame

31 Bands that should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Let’s just get this out of the way: Awards and ceremonies are a dubious measure…

Members of Fugazi, Bikini Kill, Downtown Boys sign letter asking lawmakers to expand unemployment benefits

Letter asks state and federal lawmakers to consider gig workers eligible for benefits.

The 30 Best Bands of the Past 30 Years

We surveyed music since 1988 to determine the best groups in the game.

The best indie rock albums of the '00s

The 100 Best Indie Rock albums of the ’00s

The greatest sounds from a thrilling, if intangible movement.

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Out of Range: Part One—Deeper Than Inside

Part one of a five-part series exploring the history of emo.

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Dischord Records: 25 Essential Tracks

The best tracks from D.C.’s legendary D.I.Y. label.

Minor Threat

Dischord Records now on Bandcamp

Dischord Records is now on Bandcamp. The long-running Washington, D.C. punk and hardcore label, helmed…

33 1/3 series of books announces new publishing lineup

Jawbreaker, Björk, Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Twin Peaks among the new titles.

True Alternative: The Top 100 Songs of the ’90s Underground

The best tracks that flew under the radar in the “alternative” decade.

21st Century post-hardcore albums Trail of Dead

10 Essential 21st Century post-hardcore albums

Art-punk enters a new decade of innovation.

Treble Audio File

Audio File Podcast: 1995!

We talk about our favorite records from 1995, including GZA, PJ Harvey, Fugazi and Elliott Smith.

Fugazi First Demo

Fugazi : First Demo

The D.C. post-hardcore band’s earliest recordings are a window into their crystallization as a band, and pretty much rip.

Fugazi First Demo

Stream Fugazi’s First Demo

Hear a legendary punk band’s earliest recordings.

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10 Essential Washington D.C. albums

A ten-album tribute to our nation’s capital.

Fugazi First Demo

Listen: Fugazi “Merchandise” demo

First Demos is out in November.

Duran Duran

Treble Roundtable: The Best Year For Music

We offer up our own thoughts on which year had the best musical gems.

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10 Classic Song Opening Lines

One-line wonders through the ages.

Day Tripper

Day Tripper: 4th of July

A 4th of July party playlist with songs of war and celebration.