alternative rock

2006
Blonde Redhead vocals for Sisters

In 2006 Makino recorded vocals for the film Sisters .

Guano Apes formed a new band

In 2006, Rümenapp, Ude, and Poschwatta formed a new band named IO , together with American singer Charles Simmons.

Soda Stereo Al Borde

In 2006, the American magazine Al Borde listed many of the band’s songs among the best 500 songs in the Spanish-speaking Americas.

Billy Talent The band ventured off on another UK tour in support of Billy Talent

The band ventured off on another UK tour in support of Billy Talent II , but this one would include more shows in countries they had not performed in before. During this tour leg, the gigs at London and Manchester , on September 8 and 16, respectively, were recorded live.…
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Seven Mary Three Giti Khalsa left the band in 2006 after recording the drum tracks for

Giti Khalsa left the band in 2006 after recording the drum tracks for Day & Nightdriving , and Mike Levesque joined the band on drums.

R.E.M. EMI released a compilation album covering R.E.M.’s work during its

EMI released a compilation album covering R.E.M.’s work during its tenure on I.R.S. in 2006 called And I Feel Fine… The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987 along with the video album When the Light Is Mine: The Best of the I.R.S. Years 1982–1987 —the label had previously released the…
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Arcade Fire adverts in January 2006

and the tracks “Rebellion (Lies)” and ” Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) ” on adverts in January 2006.

Paramore played a portion of Warped Tour

During the summer of 2006, Paramore played a portion of Warped Tour, primarily on the Volcom and Hurley Stages.

Duran Duran In early 2006, Duran Duran covered John Lennon ‘s song ” Instant

In early 2006, Duran Duran covered John Lennon ‘s song ” Instant Karma! ” for the Make Some Noise campaign sponsored by Amnesty International . Their version later appeared on Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur as an iTunes exclusive bonus track. They also performed at two…
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The All-American Rejects In 2006, the second single and title track from Move Along was

In 2006, the second single and title track from Move Along was released. Within the first weeks after premiering their video, it had been on the Total Request Live countdown, hitting number-one four days in a row. The single did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 until almost six…
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