International Music Scene
Patti Smith
Patti Smith – The Godmother of Punk Patti Smith burst onto the NYC scene in the mid-’70s, merging rock with poetry and raw emotion. Her debut Horses (1975) remains a...
The Cranberries
The Cranberries From Limerick, Ireland, The Cranberries soared in the early ’90s with Dolores O’Riordan’s haunting vocals leading hits like “Linger,” “Zombie,” and “Dreams.” Their distinct blend of alternative rock...
Blondie
Blondie Formed in New York City in 1974 by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, Blondie rose from the CBGB punk scene into a boundary-pushing new wave/pop powerhouse. Known for eclectic...
Tal Wilkenfeld
Tal Wilkenfeld emerged at 21 as one of the most gifted bassists when she joined Jeff Beck’s band in 2007, despite having played bass for under four years Bass Voted “Most...
Courtney Barnett
Hailing from Sydney, Courtney Barnett’s stream-of-consciousness lyrical style earned global acclaim. Debuting with Sometimes I Sit… (2015), she quickly became a voice of modern indie rock. She’s toured internationally and inspired countless...
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Siouxsie and the Banshees Born in London in 1976, Siouxsie and the Banshees were pioneers of punk and post-punk, led by Siouxsie Sioux and bassist Steven Severin Legacy: Cited as...
Aurora
Aurora Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora Aksnes (born 15 June 1996) is known simply as AURORA—an ethereal voice blending art-pop, synthpop, folk, and electronic. Hailing from Stavanger, she released her debut EP...
Françoise Hardy – France’s Poetic Pop Star
Born in Paris in 1944, Hardy became a symbol of the yé-yé movement in the early 1960s with hits like “Tous les garçons et les filles,” selling over a million copies—becoming...
Kim Gordon: The Iconic Voice and Visionary of Alternative Rock
Few figures in alternative music embody the spirit of rebellion, creativity, and fearless individuality like Kim Gordon. As the bassist, vocalist, and co-founder of Sonic Youth, Gordon helped redefine what rock...
