Five years ago today (4/17/00), Fiona Apple released her fifth studio album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters, right in the height of the COVID-19 lockdown. Pitchfork gave it a rare perfect 10.0, calling
15 years ago today (4/16/10), at the Showbox in Seattle, Washington, Soundgarden played their first show in 13 years. The band announced in April 1997 that it was disbanding following 1996’s
45 years ago today (4/14/80), Iron Maiden released their debut self-titled LP. The band only featured two members that are in the current lineup today (Steve Harris and Dave Murray),
Thirty years ago today, Pavement released their third studio LP, Wowee Zowee. Although not as glorified as Slanted & Enchanted or Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain song for song Wowee is as experimental and
Fifty-five years ago today (4/10/70), Miles Davis and the Grateful Dead shared the bill at the Fillmore West for the second night of four shows (4/9/70-4/12/70) – their only run
40 years ago today (4/8/85), Slayer released their second album Hell Awaits. The album helped define thrash metal’s most extreme boundaries and marked a significant leap in complexity and ambition
Five years ago today (4/7/00), John Prine died at age 73 following complications from COVID-19. Prine was enjoying a decade-or-so-long career resurgence, and many a younger, successful artist praised Prine
30 years ago today (4/4/95), Guided By Voices released Alien Lanes, the first GBV album on Matador Records. Their eighth album served up 28 tracks spanning 41 minutes, and the
30 years ago today (4/3/95) King Crimson released Thrak (1995) after a decade-long hiatus, marking a new era for the band. This album showcases the “double trio” lineup—two guitars, two
50 years ago today (4/1/75), Journey released their self-titled debut album. The album showcased their progressive rock roots, featuring instrumental complexity and jazz fusion influences. Unlike their later, more commercially
