All articles tagged with #alternative music
Dave Kendall, the creator of MTV’s influential late-night show 120 Minutes and its host from 1989 to 1992, has died. Tributes from fellow MTV alum Matt Pinfield praise his commitment to non-mainstream music and his role in giving underground artists a wider audience. Kendall continued working as a TV host and DJ after MTV, including a stint on SiriusXM’s First Wave, and later lived abroad, including in Thailand.
The article reviews the top albums of 2025, highlighting a diverse range of music from electronic, pop, rock, country, and experimental genres, emphasizing emotional depth, innovation, and the evolving landscape of music amidst technological and cultural shifts.
This article highlights ten new music albums worth listening to, including releases from King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Buscabulla, Maiya Blaney, Skaiwater, Annahstasia, FearDorian, Lyra Pramuk, Lil Tecca, Brandee Younger, and James Holden & Wacław Zimpel, showcasing a diverse range of genres and styles.
Live 105, the Bay Area's much beloved alternative station, returned to the airwaves after being pulled off two years ago. The station will bring back on-air personalities and resume producing special events around the Bay Area. Live 105 broadcasts on-air at 105.3 FM in San Francisco and is available to stream nationwide on the Audacy app and website.