alternative rock

2010
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club On November 1, 2010, the band released their second live DVD, called

On November 1, 2010, the band released their second live DVD, called Live in London , on their own website and at HMV stores in the UK. The DVD would also be for sale at the band’s headlining shows throughout the tour. It was filmed in front of a sold-out…
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Serj Tankian On November 29, 2010, following several weeks of internet rumors

On November 29, 2010, following several weeks of internet rumors, System of a Down officially announced that they would play shows in Europe during Festivals and in North America, mostly in the U.S., embarking on a tour for the following three years.

Ludo (band) Ludo’s third full-length album, Prepare the Preparations , was

Ludo’s third full-length album, Prepare the Preparations , was released September 7, 2010. The lead single from the album was “Whipped Cream.” Topics on the album are wide and imaginative. Volpe said of writing the album, “I like to write from my imagination, so there are songs about skeletons, grave-robbing…
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Catatonia (band) TIR

TIR in 2010

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds appearing in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

followed later in the year by “O Children” appearing in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 .

Dredg On August 17, 2010, Dredg announced via their official website that

On August 17, 2010, Dredg announced via their official website that they had begun the process of recording a new album. Unlike the long gaps between their last two efforts, the band expected an early 2011 release. The announcement was posted in the news section and reads as follows: “Yesterday,…
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The Pretty Reckless Momsen stated in an interview with OK! magazine that the band signed

Momsen stated in an interview with OK! magazine that the band signed with Interscope Records and would release their debut album in 2010. After the band announced they had signed to Interscope Records, two new recordings of demo songs (“He Loves You” and “Zombie”) were posted on their Myspace account.

Feeder (band) At first, Tim Trotter then of Mexicolas was filling in on drum duties

At first, Tim Trotter then of Mexicolas was filling in on drum duties in the studio also as a session drummer, before Karl stepped in. With Karl playing drums for Robbie Williams , Natalie Imbruglia and Ben’s Brother, Tim once again took over drum duties in the studio. On 2…
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John Butler Trio received the award for Most Popular Independent Artist

In 2010, the John Butler Trio received the award for Most Popular Independent Artist at the Australian Independent Record (AIR) Awards

10 Years (band) Throughout the first half of 2010, the band went back and forth

Throughout the first half of 2010, the band went back and forth between putting on live shows and working in the studio. Before the album was released, the band debuted new songs at live performances such as “Dead in the Water”, “Now is the Time”, and the new album’s first…
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