The backstage pass to your favorite music
Last week, Garbage announced that they're releasing a new song called "No Horses" this summer. They shared some lyrics for the "depressing" new song, and confirmed a music video is also on the way. Yesterday, Garbage kicked off their Rage And Rapture tour in Saratoga, CA with a live debut of "No Horses"! The song…
Read More
Last month, Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson revealed that the band was planning to release a new single in tandem with their upcoming tour with Blondie. The tour kicks off next Wednesday, and Garbage just started teasing the new single. "No Horses" is coming soon... on July 14th, if Amazon's expected release date is right. Garbage…
Read More
It hasn't even been a full year since Garbage released their last album, Strange Little Birds, and already the band is working on new music. With a summer Rage And Rapture Tour with Blondie already announced, it makes sense that Garbage may want to include a new song on the setlist. Today, frontwoman Shirley Manson shared a picture…
Read More
Garbage's Shirley Manson is making her return to television. Not as an actor this time, but rather as the voice singing over the American Gods soundtrack. Starz just premiered a new show called American Gods, based on Neil Gaiman's 2001 novel of the same name. Composer Brian Reitzell teamed up with Shirley Manson for "Queen…
Read More
You've probably heard that "April showers bring May flowers." Now that April and early spring are upon us, we can expect some indecisive weather and maybe some torrential rain, and we might was well enjoy it. Garbage certainly seems to! Let's celebrate April's showers with one of our favorite hits of the last 25 years, "Only Happy…
Read More
Garbage has contributed a cover of Cat Stevens's 1970 song, "Where Do The Children Play?," to a new United Nations charity album. The compilation, Music To Inspire: Artists UNited Against Human Trafficking, includes more than 30 different artists and 60 different songs that fight against slavery and human trafficking. It's an honorable effort and a worthy cause.…
Read More
Garbage has been having a big year, and they're not slowing down anytime soon. They celebrated the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album last year with a tour and a re-release of Garbage and all its b-sides. They released their stellar 6th album, Strange Little Birds, this June. It has launched the singles "Empty" and "Magnetized" as…
Read More
Earlier this year, Garbage released their dark sixth album, Strange Little Birds. It was led by the infectious first single, "Empty," and now fans get to enjoy "Magnetized" as the second single. "Magnetized" has moody verses, starting with the opening line in which Shirley Manson declares she's not in love. But the choruses, in contrast, are…
Read More
For some years now, I have felt a growing dissatisfaction with the songs that dominate radio stations and the artists that take up most entertainment news stories. This must make me sound like an out-of-touch old grouch who just doesn't get kids these days, but I'm only in my mid-20s. I love music, and yet lately I…
Read More
In 2014 Garbage began working on their sixth studio album, the follow-up to their 2012 comeback record, Not Your Kind Of People. They slyly shared pictures of their whiteboard full of song titles, and it seemed that the album was almost ready to be released. Instead, 2015 was dominated by a 20-year anniversary of their…
Read More
Lately there's been a lot of talk about Garbage, and with good reason. Last year they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 1995 debut album, Garbage, with a re-release of the record and a 20 Years Queer tour. Next week, the band will release their sixth studio album, Strange Little Birds. Their new songs "Empty"…
Read More
Following the first single, "Empty," Garbage has suddenly shared another new song from their upcoming album, Strange Little Birds. "Even Though Our Love Is Doomed" is a dark, slow-building song written by drummer Butch Vig; it also gave the album its name, and is said to be the centerpiece of Strange Little Birds. It comes with…
Read More
Garbage just released their new single "Empty" last month, the first single from their upcoming sixth studio album, Strange Little Birds. After a few weeks of teasing, the "Empty" music video is finally out for all to enjoy. There has been talk of Garbage's new album having a similar vibe to their 1995 debut album, and the music video…
Read More
Garbage has been getting ready to release their upcoming sixth studio album for more than two years. After months of quiet preparation, the band officially announced Strange Little Birds will be out on June 10th featuring 11 new songs. Today Garbage released the first single from Strange Little Birds, "Empty." It's an uptempo track that is anthemic in spite…
Read More
Last month, Garbage took to Twitter and Facebook to announce the title of their upcoming sixth studio album: Strange Little Birds. Now the band has finally confirmed the release date as well. It was expected out this spring, and we can now start the countdown, because Strange Little Birds will be released on June 10, 2016. We have…
Read More
Back in 2014, Garbage began working on their sixth studio album, the follow-up to their 2012 comeback, Not Your Kind Of People. At the time things were moving fast, and the band revealed more than 20 new song titles, but in 2015 Garbage took their time a bit more as they finished up and began…
Read More
When Amanda asked me to write a guest blog for this week, my first thought was, “what do I know about music?” As I wrote in a previous post, Amanda is the one between us that has the real passion for music. I jokingly proposed “I Depend on My Sister for Literally Everything Music-Related” as…
Read More
Welcome to the new year! 2015 was a great year for music, but it looks like 2016 is gearing up to be even better. Some long-awaited albums may finally reach our ears this year, and some artists are set to make drastic musical change for their next records. There's plenty to look forward to, but here’s what…
Read More
Garbage has been busy this year, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their eponymous debut album and getting ready to release a brand new album in 2016. But how many remember that Shirley Manson was, at one point, working on a solo album? She wrote and recorded numerous songs while Garbage was on hiatus, and now we…
Read More
Flashback 20 years to a time when alternative rock and a band called Garbage ruled the radio. Hits like "Only Happy When It Rains" and "Stupid Girl" were dark yet fiery, and it seemed like everyone loved Garbage. In the decades since then, the band has continued to put out unique and powerful music, and has…
Read More
2015 is a big year for Garbage. This year marks the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Garbage. That record spawned beloved singles including "Stupid Girl," "Only Happy When It Rains," "Vow," and "Queer." If you missed the Garbage era, or simply want to relive 1995, now is your chance: This summer, Garbage is releasing…
Read More
In March, Garbage announced that they would be releasing a new song called "The Chemicals" for Record Store Day. The annual music event isn't until this Saturday, but now you can hear "The Chemicals" and see its new music video. The song features co-vocals from Brian Aubert of the band Silversun Pickups. Sophie Muller directed the video.…
Read More
Garbage has been working on new music for the last year, and the first taste will come on Record Store Day this April. Regular contributors to the annual music holiday, this year Garbage will release two new songs. The first is a song called "The Chemicals," and it will feature co-vocals from Brian Aubert of the…
Read More
Big news, Garbage fans! You may have noticed that the band has been working on some new music all year. Most recently, they revealed a list of 22 new song titles that are probably for the next album. In a new interview with Adler, drummer Butch Vig said they are only just getting started: Garbage…
Read More
One week ago, Garbage shared a behind-the-scenes look at their recording studio - and revealed a white board with 20 new song titles! Of the 22 tracks, the first two were cut off from the photo, leaving a small mystery for the fans. Now it looks like the mystery has been solved - some new…
Read More
Garbage fans! A new album from Shirley Manson and the boys is just around the corner, and the band just shared a behind-the-scenes picture - with a list of over 20 new song titles! Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/GarbageOfficial/photos/a.252533808090811.78027.243166889027503/860718823938970/?type=1&theater It's hard to read, but the white board shows the names of 22 new songs that may…
Read More
Good news, Garbage fans! Shirley Manson and co. have returned to the studio to continue working on their 6th studio album. https://www.facebook.com/GarbageOfficial/photos/a.252533808090811.78027.243166889027503/847516481925871/?type=1 Garbage was in the studio in May and June this year, but have been quiet the last two months. They've been working on the follow up to their 2012 record, Not Your Kind…
Read More
Garbage has been steadily working on their 6th studio album, the follow-up to 2012's Not Your Kind Of People, all year. While fans eagerly await the new music, they can enjoy the band's behind-the-scenes updates. Last night they shared this picture of Steve Marker playing guitar for a new track. There is no word yet…
Read More
Garbage only recently resumed work on their 6th studio album, and singer Shirley Manson has already returned to the vocal booth. Today, the band shared a picture of Shirley recording vocals in the studio: Keep checking for more news on Garbage's progress on their new album.
Read More
Garbage has begun working on the follow up to their 5th studio album, Not Your Kind Of People, released in May 2012. The band has made that clear with their announcement yesterday that they are getting back to work in the studio: Today, they also shared a picture of Duke Erikson in the studio: They…
Read More