The Cure: A Journey in Alternative Rock Music Blogs by 957thespin - November 8, 2024November 7, 20240 The Cure: A Journey in Alternative Rock The Cure is an alternative rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has gone through several band member changes throughout the years, but Robert Smith has been a part of the band since day one. Other past band members include Michael Dempsey, Matthieu Hartley, Andy Anderson, Phil Thornalley, Lol Tolhurst, Boris Williams, and Porl Thompson. Current band members include Rober Smith (lead vocalist), Simon Gallup (bass guitarist), Roger O’Donnell (keyboardist), Perry Bamonte (guitarist), Jason Cooper (drummer), and Reeves Gabrels (guitarist). The Cure has released 15 studio albums since their formation: Three Imaginary Boys (1979), Seventeen Seconds (1980), Faith (1981), Pornography (1982), The Top (1984), The Head on the Door (1985), Kiss
Peach Pit Music Blogs by 957thespin - October 25, 2024October 24, 20240 Peach Pit Peach Pit is an indie-rock band from Vancouver, Canada who describe their sound as “chewed bubblegum pop” whereas critics describe their sound as sad pop combined with surf rock. The band includes Neil Smith, leader singer and rhythm guitarist, Christopher Vanderkooy, lead guitarist, Peter Wilton, bassist, and Mikey Pascuzzi, drummer. The band formed when high school friends, Smith and Vanderkooy, decided to collaborate on a project in 2014. Wilton and Pascuzzi joined shortly after. In 2016, the band released its debut EP, Sweet FA. Their video for the song, “Peach Pit,” from their 2016 debut EP, Sweet Fa, has more than 25 million views. “Alrighty Aphrodite” spent 15 weeks on Billboard’s Canada Rock chart, peaking at number 37. Alternative Press
Snow Patrol: A Quick Rundown Music Blogs by 957thespin - September 13, 2024September 12, 20240 Snow Patrol has captivated audiences with their emotive lyrics and evocative soundscapes. Known for their chart-topping hits like "Run" and the iconic "Chasing Cars," the band has carved out a unique space in the musical landscape. Come along as we celebrate their musical achievements and delve into their newest album. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music, there's always something to discover in the world of Snow Patrol. In 1994, Gary Lightbody and Mark McClelland began to write songs together during their time at the University of Dundee in Scottland, UK. Snow Patrol’s first album, Songs for Polar Bears, was released in 1998 while the band was named Polarbears. The band decided to change their name to Snow