Brooklyn and Sheffield will meet in Los Angeles this fall, when LCD Soundsystem and Pulp come together for a historic two-night engagement at the Hollywood Bowl. The shows, which take place September 25 and 26, are the only confirmed dates to feature this iconic double bill.
LCD Soundsystem kicked off 2025 with the announcement of 10 new shows in five North American cities. Following a March 7 appearance at the M3F Music Festival, the new LCD U.S. headline dates began March 8 at San Diego’s Gallagher Square at Petco Park, and will resume April 22-24 at Emo’s in Austin, April 26-27 at The Factory in Deep Ellum in Dallas, April 30-May 1 at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, and May 3-4 at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta.
April 22 – Austin, TX – Emo’s April 23 – Austin, TX – Emo’s April 24 – Austin, TX – Emo’s April 26 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum April 27 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum April 30 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre May 1 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre May 3 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy May 4 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy September 25 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl * with PULP September 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl * with PULP
Phil Vassar, the multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and piano-pounding hitmaker, is bringing his fiery keys and signature sound to stages across the nation for the “25 Years of Paradise” Tour. The 15-date (and counting) trek, kicking off May 30 at Freedom Country Fest, marks a milestone moment – celebrating the 25th anniversary of his era-defining smash “Just Another Day in Paradise.”
Vassar (who has written 10 #1 Hits and 27 Top 40 songs) is bringing fans a night of pure nostalgia and non-stop energy – packed with chart-topping hits, fan favorites, and the signature charisma that’s made him one of country music’s most enduring voices. In addition to performing “Just Another Day in Paradise,” the “25 Years of Paradise” Tour will feature timeless originals and dynamic covers of musical icons like Billy Joel and Elton John, breathing new life into his catalog with a fresh, ever-changing setlist each night. “It’s amazing to see people singing along who weren’t even born when the songs came out,” Vassar shares.
Since bursting onto the scene with a piano and a dream, Vassar has carved out a career defined by heartfelt lyrics, infectious melodies, and electric live shows. The platinum-selling single “Just Another Day in Paradise” wasn’t just a No. 1 hit – it became an anthem for everyday love and family life, earning him a permanent place in the hearts of fans across America. With his signature mix of showmanship and sincerity, Vassar transforms every concert into a full-throttle, crowd-fueled celebration – and this tour will be no exception.
“I can’t believe it’s been 25 years since ‘Paradise,'” Vassar says. “It’s the song that started everything for me as a solo artist, and I still love playing it night after night. This tour is about celebrating the fans who have been with me from the start – and making some new memories along the way.”
This tour isn’t just a celebration – it’s a statement. A life-altering heart attack and stroke in 2023 that nearly claimed his life reshaped Vassar’s outlook. “You can’t outrun your genetics, but you can take care of yourself,” he reflects. His recovery has prompted a shift toward a calmer, more grateful life. “I’m way calmer now than I used to be. I’ve learned to enjoy the moment,” he says, now embracing life with renewed perspective.
A prolific talent in Nashville, Vassar’s songwriting career blossomed in the mid-’90s. He secured a publishing contract with EMI and penned hits for country stars like Collin Raye (“Little Red Rodeo”), Alan Jackson (“Right on the Money”), Tim McGraw (“My Next Thirty Years,” “For a Little While”), Jo Dee Messina (“Bye Bye,” “Alright”), and Blackhawk (“Postmarked Birmingham”). By 1998, Vassar had signed a record deal with Arista and was honored as ASCAP’s Country Songwriter of the Year in both 1999 and 2001.
With nine albums to his name, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards, and recognition as ACM’s Top New Male Vocalist, Vassar’s reign of chart-topping singles includes 10 No.1 hits and 27 Top 40 tracks. Standout songs like “Carlene,” “Six-Pack Summer,” and the enduring “Just Another Day in Paradise” showcase his signature style. His songwriting, whether penned for himself or others, is deeply rooted in authenticity. The timeless connection in songs like “American Child” and “My Next Thirty Years” – written in less than 20 minutes on his 30th birthday – exemplifies his ability to craft stories that resonate. “If you can write a cool lyric and pair it with a singable melody, that’s what elevates a song,” he notes.
Vassar plans to release new music and covers in support of his upcoming tour, as well as mentor emerging songwriters. He’s passionate about giving back to the community that helped launch his career. As he reflects on his journey, his focus remains clear: creating music that moves people. “If a song sparks a reaction, that’s all you’re looking for,” Vassar concludes. “I just want to keep doing what I love, enjoying the ride, and leaving behind songs that people can hold onto.”
“25 YEARS OF PARADISE” TOUR DATES:
Friday, May 30 – Freedom, WI – Freedom Country Fest
Tuesday, June 10 – Fall Creek, WI – Nashville North USA
Friday, June 27 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Summerfest
Thursday, July 3 – Coralville, IA – Coralville 4thFest
Saturday, July 5 – Rich Hill, MO – Rich Hill July 4th Festival
Saturday, July 19 – Watertown, MN – B’s On The River (Rib Fest)
Friday, July 25 – Seward, NE – Seward County Fair
Wednesday, July 30 – Gallipolis, OH – Gallia County Fair
Saturday, August 2 – Elkhorn, WI – Neon Nights Wisconsin
Saturday, August 9 – Hot Springs, AR – Timberwood Amphitheater
Thursday, August 14 – Indianapolis, IN – Indiana State Fair
Wednesday, August 20 – Petoskey, MI – Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair
Saturday, August 30 – Independence, MO – SantaCaliGon Days Festival
Saturday, October 25 – Nashua, NH – Nashua Center for the Arts
Sunday, October 26 – Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere
Randy Rogers Band has released the emotional music video for their latest single, “Break Itself.” The video made its broadcast debut on CMT Music and is now spinning across the 24-hour music channel.
The music video follows a family struggling with the balance of family life and work that takes them from home and their loved ones. Directed by the band’s bass guitarist, Jon Richardson, we see a hardworking family man who is often taken away from home for his job and the difficult choices that must be made – leading to a shocking conclusion.
“Break Itself,” written by Rogers, Parker McCollum and Randy Montana, is the band’s first new music release in two years. The single marks the start of the next chapter of music from the Texas legends who have been in the studio with producer, Jedd Hughes. More new music from Randy Rogers Band this year as the group hones an elevated sound that still mirrors the heart of Texas.
The band is currently out on the road headlining shows in their home state of Texas with additional shows scheduled with Parker McCollum for his Parker McCollum Tour and can be seen at Country festivals throughout the summer.
On the heels of releasing his third studio album, Eagle Feather, via Warner Music Nashville, Ian Munsick is debuting the official music video for “Horses Not Hearts” today.
Highlighted by Rolling Stone as a “tongue-in-cheek, high-tempo promise of love,” “Horses Not Hearts” was written by Andy Albert, Michael Tyler and Ben Stennis, and debunks the common trope that often paints cowboys as heartbreakers on the run.
The music video, directed by Dustin Haney, was filmed across Sheridan, Wyoming and Decker, Montana. The video opens with renowned horse trainer and Munsick’s family friend Buck Brannaman, affectionately referred to as “The Horse Whisperer,” intertwining the transferable life lessons that come with the process of breaking a horse.
Throughout the 3:49, the video conveys the passing of time in a relationship, panning between Brannaman and his wife, Mary, while starring Reata and Gabe Clark as the younger version of the couple, ultimately conveying the steadfastness of their love.
The “Horses Not Hearts” music video follows the release of the official music video for “Feather In My Hat ft. Lainey Wilson” on April 18. Billboard notes of the duet that Wilson and Munsick’s “sonorous renderings infuse the song with a soulful charisma,” while American Songwriter applauds the song’s “heart-swelling language.”
For a good portion of 2024, Munsick was on the road with Wilson. While on the road, he cooked up the deeply personal and delicately poignant “Feather In My Hat.” Munsick knew that if Wilson lent her vocals, it would give it another layer of emotional depth. After a show at New York City’s legendary Radio City Music Hall, Munsick asked Wilson if she’d contribute her vocals. The answer was a resounding yes.
’90s alt-rock icons the Spin Doctors released “The Heart Of The Highway,” the third single from their newly released LP Face Full of Cake. Tackling the transient nature of life as an artist, the song is drenched in psychedelic guitars and zigzaging percussion – all tied together by Chris Barron’s unmistakable vocal delivery.
Next month, the band will play a special album release show at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl on April 12 followed by a four-night residency at Park City’s Egyptian Theatre in June and appearances at major festivals like Boston Calling, Bourbon & Beyond and Oceans Calling. This summer, they’ll also hit the road for a tour with Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms.
“One of the ongoing themes of this band is the juxtaposition of living your dream and doing what you love,” says Barron. “But paying the price of being away from home and the people that you love in order to do that. The song is a bit of a poem about how it feels to be far from home.”
From the album, the band has shared the nostalgic “Rock ‘N’ Roll Heaven,” which imagines an afterlife where the beer stays cold and the amps go up to 11, and “Still A Gorilla” which showcases a noisier, heavier sound and garnered praise from Rolling Stone who said the song is “genuinely surprising and fun, led by a marauding fuzzed-out riff.” The upcoming LP marks their debut on Capitol Records and the first Spin Doctors record with new bassist Jack Daley who joined the band full-time in 2021, rounding out the four-piece including Barron, guitarist Eric Schenkman and drummer Aaron Comess. Recorded at Daley’s Asbury Park, NJ studio, the album features a combination of the easy-going hook-forward songs and freewheeling jam sensibilities they’ve always exhibited with bluesy funk flavor and straightforward rock’n’roll.
“Spin Doctors fans are going to be knocked out by this new record,” shares Barron. “It’s got that vintage Spin Doctors sound of ear candy and denser material that harkens back to Pocket Full Of Kryptonite but with years of experience under our belts.”
Formed in 1988 in New York City, Spin Doctors’ full-length 1991 debut Pocket Full of Kryptonite sold over ten million copies across the world and spawned two massive singles: “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” which reached number two on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart, and the now ubiquitous Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten hit “Two Princes,” which was the No. 1 Rock radio hit of 1993 and was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group at the GRAMMYs. They’ve appeared on SNL, played major festivals like Glastonbury and opened for The Rolling Stones. And after three decades and nearly two thousand shows, Spin Doctors remain as committed as ever.
Tour Dates:
April 8 – Green Cove Springs, FL – Clay County Fairgrounds %
April 11 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun %
April 12 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl %
April 18 – Niagara Falls, NY – Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino %
April 19 – Niagara Falls, NY – Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino %
May 17 – Richardson, TX – Wildflower Arts & Music Festival ^
May 23 – Boston, MA – Harvard Athletics %
May 23 – Moses Lake, WA – Moses Lake Spring Fest ^
May 25 – Allston, MA – Boston Calling Festival ^
May 31 – Baltimore, MD – Never Early Fest ^
June 5 – Park City, UT – Egyptian Theatre %
June 6 – Park City, UT – Egyptian Theatre %
June 7 – Park City, UT – Egyptian Theatre %
June 8 – Park City, UT – Egyptian Theatre %
July 4 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre #
July 5 – Hays, KS – Wild West Festival ^
July 6 – Omaha, NE – The Astro Amphitheater #
July 7 – Cedar Rapids, IA – McGrath Amphitheatre #
July 11 – Rochester, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre #
July 12 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights #
July 13 – Creighton, PA – Iron City Stage #
July 18 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre #
July 19 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort – Ovation Hall #
July 21 – Harrington, DE – Delaware State Fair #
July 25 – Prior Lake, MN – Ribfest ^
July 26 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival #
July 27 – Green Bay, WI – Capital Credit Union Park #
August 7 – Chesterfield, MO – Chesterfield Amphitheater #
August 8 – Sedalia, MO – Missouri State Fair Campground #
August 9 – El Reno, OK – Lucky Star Amphitheater #
August 14 – Las Vegas, NV – Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa #
August 15 – Costa Mesa, CA – The Pacific Amphitheatre #
August 16 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park #
August 19 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery #
August 21 – Ridgefield, WA – Ilani Cowlitz Ballroom #
August 22 – Seattle, WA – TBA #
August 23 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest #
August 25 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Pavilion #
August 26 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater #
August 30 – Scottsdale, AZ – Talking Stick Resort #
September 4 – Andover, KS – Capitol Federal Amphitheater #
September 5 – Thackerville, OK – Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort #
September 6 – New Braunfels, TX – Whitewater Amphitheater #
September 12 – Albertville, AL – Sand Mountain Amphitheater #
September 13 – Peachtree City, GA – Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater #
September 14 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival ^
September 26 – Ocean City, MD – Oceans Calling ^
% – Headline
# – with Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms
^ – Festival
Banjoists Alison Brown and Steve Martin team up with bluegrass icon, vocalist/mandolinist Tim O’Brien, on their new single “5 Days Out, 2 Days Back,” their latest collaboration which will be included as part of a collection of songs by Brown and Martin to be released this year via Compass Records.
Martin’s lyrics tell a story familiar to all touring musicians of balancing life on the road with the pull of loved ones at home. Coupled with O’Brien’s warm, emotive vocals and Brown’s fresh yet familiar melody, the song has a modern sensibility while still connecting to bluegrass and folk traditions.
Martin says: “I’m so happy to be back playing with Alison, Tim O’Brien and all the great musicians I’m so fortunate to work with. “5 Days Out, 2 Days Back” is Alison’s and my tribute to all us road musicians.”
Brown thought from the start that O’Brien’s inimitable voice and rhythmic mandolin style would be a perfect fit for the song. “Tim is one of the all-time greatest singers in bluegrass. From the first demo we recorded together, he brought the perfect energy and spin to it, drawing on his many years of touring to bring the story to life.”
O’Brien comments: “Alison Brown and Steve Martin compress a year of a touring musician’s life into a few minutes on their new single. Our protagonist finds a path between the conflicting pulls of family and the road, plus I sing it really good!”
Rounding out the track is a band of bluegrass A-listers including Bryan Sutton (guitar, harmony vocals), Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Todd Phillips (bass) and Vickie Vaughn (harmony vocals).
Chevelle announce their highly anticipated return to the stage with special guests Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society for a summer tour across the U.S.
Produced by Live Nation, the 38-city tour kicks off on August 7 at Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, TX making stops across North America in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and more before wrapping up in Airway Heights, WA at BECU Live at Northern Quest on October 2.
HEADLINING TOUR DATES:
With Support from Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society
*Not a Live Nation Date
Thu Aug 07 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
Sat Aug 09 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
Sun Aug 10 – Kansas City, MO – VooDoo at Harrah’s Kansas City
Tue Aug 12 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
Thu Aug 14 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
Fri Aug 15 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Sat Aug 16 – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater
Tue Aug 19 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
Wed Aug 20 – Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Toronto
Thu Aug 21 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE*
Sat Aug 23 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
Sun Aug 24 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Tue Aug 26 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
Wed Aug 27 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
Thu Aug 28 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Sat Aug 30 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
Sun Aug 31 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Wed Sep 03 – Raleigh, NC – The Red Hat Amphitheater
Thu Sep 04 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Fri Sep 05 – Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
Sun Sep 07 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Tue Sep 09 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle*
Wed Sep 10 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
Fri Sep 11 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom*
Sat Sep 13 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
Sun Sep 14 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion*
Tue Sep 16 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Wed Sep 17 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
Thu Sep 18 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
Sat Sep 20 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan
Sun Sep 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Tue Sep 23 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Fri Sep 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
Sat Sep 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Sun Sep 28 – Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium*
Tue Sep 30 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center
Wed Oct 01 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
Thu Oct 02 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
Carlos Santana is excited to announce fall 2025 performances of An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live: Presented by SiriusXM at House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
The shows will take place this September and November, featuring unparalleled dynamic energy from Carlos and his band. Now in its 13th year at the intimate House of Blues, the residency is a must-see live experience for fans of the award-winning artist.
2025 Performances (all shows scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.):
May 2025: 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25 – on sale now
Sept. 2025: 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28 – just added!
Nov. 2025: 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16 – just added!
Foreigner will embark on a 2025 Canadian tour as a prelude to the launch of ‘Juke Box Hero, The Musical,’ set to go into production in 2026. Tickets go on sale on March 28th, available at ForeignerOnline.com.
Canadian legends 54.40 will be adding excitement to the tour with a set that includes “I Go Blind” and “Ocean Pearl” and other gems from their impressive repertoire.
Foreigner will welcome Canada’s own Geordie Brown as guest vocalist during their set. Geordie Brown is an award-winning singer and actor from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Brown has performed in theatres across Canada, originating the lead role in Foreigner’s Jukebox Hero: The Musical in Alberta in 2018 and Toronto’s Ed Mirvish Theatre in 2019. He has a long list of film and television credits including Jodi Picoult’s The Tenth Circle and Stephen King’s Bag of Bones. Brown is known as a theatre creator and director on Canada’s East Coast where he co-created Could I Have This Dance?, a new musical featuring the hits of international music icon and fellow Nova Scotian, Anne Murray.
Geordie proved himself worthy not only to audiences, but also to Foreigner’s leader and founder, Mick Jones, who had this to say; “I was most impressed by Geordie’s performances of ‘Juke Box Hero,The Musical’ in Canada. He is not only a consummate vocalist, but a verified Broadway actor to boot. We look forward to welcoming him at our shows on Foreigner’s 2025 Canadian tour.”
Canada is one of Foreigner’s most important markets, and the band set the tone back in 2006 with a national CBC New Year’s Eve live TV Broadcast. The low temperatures did not deter the hardy 8,000 Canadians that showed up at this outdoor concert beside Niagara Falls where the band remained ‘Hot Blooded’ throughout the event. Subsequently, Foreigner executed many tours of Canada and the fall of 2025 will bring their biggest one to date. As always, Foreigner is greatly looking forward to its time in Canada this year.
Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” and the worldwide #1 hit and member of Spotify’s exclusive Billions Club, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” Rock & Roll Hall of Famers FOREIGNER still rocks the charts almost 50 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard “Top 200” album success. Streams of FOREIGNER’s hits are over 15 million per week.
Canadian Tour Dates:
October
Tue, 21 St. John’s, NFL – Mary Brown’s Centre
Thu, 23 Sydney, NS – Centre 200
Fri, 24 Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
Sat, 25 Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre
Mon, 27 Montreal, QC – Place des Arts
Tue, 28 Ottawa, ON – The Arena at TD Place
Wed, 29 Kingston, ON – Centre Slush Puppie
Thu, 30 Sudbury, ON – Sudbury Community Arena
November
Sat, 01 Sault. St. Marie, ON – GFL Memorial Gardens
Sun, 02 Thunder Bay, ON – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium *
Wed, 05 Medicine Hat, AB – Co-op Place
Thu, 06 Cranbrook, BC – Memorial Arena *
Fri, 07 Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place
Some artists burn bright and fast. They come into the world, drop a masterpiece, and vanish—leaving behind just one album to define their legend. No follow-up. No endless greatest hits tours. Just one shot, perfectly aimed.
Whether it was creative differences, tragic endings, or simply the feeling that they had said everything they needed to say, these artists and bands proved that one album can be enough to make a mark that lasts forever.
Here are 20 unforgettable one-album wonders who left us wanting more (and maybe that’s the point).
1. Jeff Buckley – Grace A voice from another universe and a poetic spirit all his own. Buckley’s only studio album still feels like a sacred text for lost souls and dreamers.
2. Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill A blend of hip-hop, soul, and gospel so revolutionary it won 5 Grammys—and still influences everything from rap to R&B to pop today.
3. Sex Pistols – Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols One album. One cultural detonation. Punk needed a manifesto, and the Pistols gave it to the world in snarling, sneering glory.
4. Derek and the Dominos – Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs Eric Clapton and Duane Allman poured their heartbreak into one sprawling, blues-soaked classic. “Layla” alone could have carried the legacy.
5. Young Marble Giants – Colossal Youth Sparse, haunting, and ahead of its time, this quiet little album became a major influence on post-punk, indie pop, and bedroom recording culture.
6. Temple of the Dog – Temple of the Dog Formed as a tribute, this grunge supergroup gave us one perfect album—and one unforgettable moment between Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder.
7. The La’s – The La’s You’ve heard “There She Goes” a million times, but the whole album is a jangly, bittersweet gem that captures British indie at its purest.
8. Mother Love Bone – Apple The band that almost was. Before Pearl Jam, there was Mother Love Bone, and their lone album hints at the huge sound that could have been.
9. Minor Threat – Out of Step Hardcore punk boiled down to its purest, most ferocious form. In just one album, Minor Threat invented a movement.
10. Neutral Milk Hotel – In the Aeroplane Over the Sea A surreal, lo-fi masterpiece whispered and shouted across dorm rooms everywhere. One record, and yet it changed indie music forever.
11. Operation Ivy – Energy In 27 tracks and 36 minutes, these East Bay punks fused ska and hardcore into something joyful, furious, and unstoppable.
12. Blind Faith – Blind Faith Eric Clapton again! Supergroups don’t always deliver, but this one—featuring Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker, and Ric Grech—gave us a blissful, bluesy rocketship of an album.
13. Vashti Bunyan – Just Another Diamond Day An almost-forgotten folk record from 1970 that slowly grew into one of the most cherished cult albums of all time.
14. The Postal Service – Give Up Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello accidentally made the ultimate indie-electro pop album—and then walked away with no sequel needed.
15. Rockpile – Seconds of Pleasure Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds made magic together in this lean, punchy new wave rock band—and somehow only gave us one record.
16. The Exploding Hearts – Guitar Romantic Power-pop perfection, delivered by a band taken from us far too soon. Every track sounds like a sweaty, youthful burst of hope and heartbreak.
17. Gnarls Barkley – St. Elsewhere Sure, CeeLo and Danger Mouse both had other successes, but together they only made one album—and gave the world “Crazy” in the process.
18. Madvillain (MF DOOM & Madlib) – Madvillainy One record, infinite impact. In just 22 tracks, they reshaped what hip-hop could sound like—dense, weird, brilliant.
19. The Modern Lovers – The Modern Lovers Jonathan Richman’s proto-punk masterpiece: raw, awkward, heartfelt, and essential. The perfect bridge between the Velvet Underground and punk.
20. The New Radicals – Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too One hit wonder? Maybe. But “You Get What You Give” is more than a jock jam—it’s one of the most joyful, cynical, and catchy blasts of late-’90s alt-pop around.
