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Manley’s Mixtape- Women of Alt

Manley’s Mixtape- Women of Alt

Women have always been a part of Alternative, but they’ve rarely been glorified in the same way as their male counterparts. Starting with the poet laureate of punk (Patti Smith), the uncompromising resolve of Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders, the dynamic presence of Debbie Harry of Blondie, these icons were known for subverting expected gender…

Manley’s Mixtape- Pixies

Manley’s Mixtape- Pixies

I like to joke (but not joke) that Pearl Jam is the greatest band in the history of ever, but the Pixies are quite possibly the most important band in the history of ever. Pioneers of the loud quiet loud song structure that HEAVILY influenced Nirvana and about a zillion other bands, Frank Black/Black Francis/Charles…

Whose Karen is it?

Whose Karen is it?

This Karen couldn’t wait to talk about Eddie Van Halen’s death, what a jerk!

Manley’s Mixtape- EMO

Manley’s Mixtape- EMO

Remember back in the early 00’s when the word EMO was either your religion or a swear word depending on how you felt about the music? I member.  The funny thing is during emo’s heyday, I couldn’t stand it.  See, I was an original hipster (an OH?) so I was all in on indie music…