There’s something about one century concluding and another beginning that makes artists feel extra ambitious. As the end of the ’90s loomed, it became de rigueur for forward-thinking indie and ...

When a band owns a catalog as deep and wide as Modest Mouse — seven full-length albums dating back 27 years, almost all of which contain around an hour's worth of music — fans are bound to hold their ...

Since forming in Issaquah, Washington, in 1993, Modest Mouse has become one of the most successful and recognizable alternative-rock groups to come out to the Pacific Northwest. With its distinct ...

When it comes to rock legends, few names resonate as powerfully as Black Sabbath. Love ‘em or hate ‘em – these Godfathers of heavy metal didn’t just shape a genre; they forged it in fire with powerful ...

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Finally, some decent audio of new Modest Marr! The quality ain't perfect, but it's good enough to get us excited. With its melodic, clean riffs "We've Got Everything" could easily be a great Smiths ...

Johnny Marr’s “The Messenger” is almost impossible to listen to without hearing connections to his previous groups. For years, Marr stood on the side stage, subtly weaving his guitar riffs into albums ...

Earlier this week, we reported that indie warriors Modest Mouse would drop a new 7" single, "Perpetual Motion Machine" b/w "History Sticks to Your Feet", on July 21. The single, limited to 4000 copies ...