alternative rock

2009
Elbow (band) South Bank Show documentary

In November 2009, Britain’s long-running arts series The South Bank Show aired a 60-minute documentary about Elbow on ITV . Combining live footage of Elbow’s September 2009 live performance at Manchester Evening News Arena with an interview between Guy Garvey and presenter Melvyn Bragg , the first half of the…
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Halestorm In 2003, Joe Hottinger joined the band, and Josh Smith replaced Roger

In 2003, Joe Hottinger joined the band, and Josh Smith replaced Roger Hale in 2004. The group signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records on June 28, 2005, and released a live EP titled One and Done on April 28, 2006. The EP, now out of print, featured an early…
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Alice in Chains app for iPhone released

To promote the album, the band released an EPK featuring all four of the members being interviewed while the Kiss makeup is being applied on them. An app for iPhone was released on October 27, 2009, featuring songs, music videos, news, photos and networking.

Creed (band) first album in eight years

Full Circle , Creed’s first album in eight years, came out on October 27, 2009.

Biffy Clyro Just before the official release of ” That Golden Rule “, Biffy Clyro

Just before the official release of ” That Golden Rule “, Biffy Clyro performed on the main stage at V Festival , their second appearance at the festival (the first time being in 2006, in a much earlier slot; during their set on the Chelmsford leg, the band experienced power…
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U2 The group embarked on the U2 360° Tour in June 2009. It was their

The group embarked on the U2 360° Tour in June 2009. It was their first live venture for Live Nation under a 12-year, US$100 million ( £50 million ) contract signed the year prior. As part of the deal, the company assumed control over U2’s touring, merchandising, and official website.…
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Blue October severe mental anxiety attack

On October 22, 2009, Blue October announced that the rest of the tour had been canceled due to Justin Furstenfield suffering a severe mental anxiety attack.

Public Image Ltd On 15 October 2009, Lydon registered the private limited company PIL

On 15 October 2009, Lydon registered the private limited company PIL Twin Limited as his new music publishing company in the UK.

Blue October Hot AC

“Say it” also crossed over to the Hot AC radio format giving the band its fourth Top 40 Hot AC hit peaking at number 28 on October 13, 2009.

Civil Twilight (band) iTunes Free Download of the Week

“Letters from the Sky” was the iTunes Free Download of the Week for the week of 6–12 October 2009.