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This article is from the alt.music.* List of Known Newsgroups FAQ, by Brian Edmonds edmonds@cs.ubc.ca with numerous contributions by
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07 Part 6: alt.music. List of Known Newsgroups
alt.music.primus (Primus sucks)
"The description line is a reference to one CD where the lead singer
shouts 'We're Primus, we suck!' which has become an inside joke of sorts
for Primus fans."
Gnosis <gnosis@brahman.nullnet.fi>
alt.music.prince (also applies to that Symbol Guy)
"Prince Rogers Nelson in both his 'Prince' and 'O(+>' incarnations does
more to generate controversy before breakfast than most artists do all
day. An excellent WWW resource is the New Power Network:"
* http://morra.et.tudelft.nl/npn/
* http://kluso.nosc.mil/npn/
Bret Gorsline <bretg@iscp.bellcore.com>
alt.music.producer (Discussion about record production and A&R)
No information available.
alt.music.progressive (Progressive/Symphonic/Art Rock)
"This newsgroup is for discussion of Progressive/Symphonic/Art rock
groups like King Crimson, Yes, Genesis and other bands that stress
complex/intricate music with "classical" influences. It is not for
Alternative/Progressive band discussions nor is it for Progressive Metal
discussions (there are other newsgroups for those topics)."
Ken Bibb <kbibb@qualcomm.com>
alt.music.psychedelic (Music appropriate to the psychedelic state)
"Includes discussions of 'classic' psychedelia (early Floyd, 13th Floor
Elevators, Velvet Underground, the Dead, etc.) as well as more modern
music (Butthole Surfers, Legendary Pink Dots, Ozrics, etc.) Hopefully
not too much Floyd/Dead chat as they have their own groups!"
Tom Ritchford <tom@mvision.com>
alt.music.queen (The music of Queen and its members)
"This group is for discussion of the band Queen and the related solo
projects by members Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John
Deacon."
Sheri <unicorn@rt66.com>
alt.music.ramones ()
An American punk group, founded in the 1970s, yet still active
today. They were featured in the movie "Rock 'n' Roll High School" and
their best known songs include "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker," "Blitzkrieg
Bop," and "Pet Sematary."
alt.music.replacements (I'm in love - what's that song?)
"The Replacements created some of the rawest and most uncompromising
rock music of the 1980s. The 'mats earned a reputation for being one of
the finest and most unpredictable live acts of 1980s indie scene by
juxtaposing cathartic, punk-influenced shows with drunken
tomfoolery. Their ace in the hole was frontman Paul Westerberg, who
perfectly articulated the ambivalence and alienation of growing up in
the 1980s."
Lynne Barkett <coonbark@netcom.com>
alt.music.rockabilly ()
No information available.
alt.music.roger-waters (To Pink or Not to Pink)
No information available.
alt.music.rush (For Rushheads)
No information available.
alt.music.s-mclachlan (A Touch of Solace in Ecstasy)
Canadian singer, songwriter, and general goddess Sarah McLachlan. Does
this include much general Nettwerk (her label) discussion?
alt.music.saxophone (Making and enjoying sax music.)
No information.
alt.music.seal (Discussions & news about the British
musician/singer/songwriter, Seal)
* http://www.cis.yale.edu/~ariedels/seal.html
* http://www.cluelessink.com/Seal
Gareth Edwards <config@ultim.demon.co.uk>
Eric Heintz <sys@clulessink.com>
alt.music.ska (Discussions of ska (skank) music, bands, and suchlike)
"Ska is dance music, first and foremost. Ska was a Jamaican dance music
that swept out of Jamaica in the early 1960s to shake the butts of
working- and middle-class Jamaicans before going on, via the West Indian
immigrant connection, to the UK, and then on to the world. In the UK,
ska was also known as `blue beat' music. Rocksteady, and later, reggae
sprang from the loins of ska in the late 1960s. Mid-1970s and
1980s/1990s revivals of this popular dance form have kept this music
alive and fun through the present. The ska beat on drums and bass,
rhythm guitar, lots of horns and maybe a Hammond organ --- that's the
ska sound."
* ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/music/ska-faq/
* http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/music/ska-faq/top.html
Tomas Willis <tomas@cae.wisc.edu>
alt.music.smash-pumpkins (The Smashing Pumpkins)
"A newsgroup revolving around the Smashing Pumpkins. Members are Billy
Corgan, James Iha, D'arcy, and Jimmy Chamberlin. Overplayed radio songs
include Today, Disarm, Bullet with Butterfly Wings, and 1979."
* FAQ (text): http://www.engr.wisc.edu/~agnew/sp-faq.html
* Links (lots of them): http://www.engr.wisc.edu/~agnew/links.html
Eric Charles Agnew <agnew@cae.wisc.edu>
alt.music.smiths ()
Discussion of the now-defunct British band and the solo career of its
singer Morrissey.
alt.music.sondheim (Life and music of Stephen Sondheim)
"This group is for the discussion of the life and music of Stephen
Sondheim, called by some 'the greatest composer in musical theatre.' He
is known for his unorthodox use of both music and lyrics, and has had a
prolific and active career."
Andrew Stephen Damick <asdamick@unity.ncsu.edu>
alt.music.sonic-youth (Loud enough to make you deaf)
No information available.
alt.music.sophie-hawkins (News & Discussions on Sophie B. Hawkins)
No information available.
alt.music.soul (Soul, rhythm, and blues)
The discussion pertains to the genre of music equivalent to rhythm and
blues.
alt.music.soundgarden (The rock group Soundgarden)
No information available.
alt.music.squeeze (Discussion of the Brit-pop combo Squeeze)
"Alt.music.squeeze is a Usenet group for the discussion of the highly
acclaimed Brit-pop combo Squeeze. Led by singer/songwriters Chris
Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, the band has been productive for almost 20
years now, emerging from the same pub-rock/new wave explosion that
produced Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe, all forerunners of today's
'alternative sound.' This group discusses new releases, their live shows
and delves in the ever tricky universe of song interpretation."
* http://206.103.168.100/squeeze/squeeze.html
Daniel Rivkin <danielr@casbah.acns.nwu.edu>
alt.music.stone-roses (The Past Is Yours But the Future's Mine)
"This group exists for the discussion of the music of and information
about the Stone Roses. Discussion will include people's thoughts on
their music releases and related music (i.e. other Manchester bands) and
general information on the band such as sightings, band shakeups,
interviews, release dates, and tour info."
Jeannie Fromer <jeannie@ctr.columbia.edu>
alt.music.stone-temple (The group Stone Temple Pilots)
No information available.
alt.music.swedish-pop (ABBA and beyond)
No information available.
alt.music.sylvian (David Sylvian and other former Japan members)
"Newsgroup for discussions etc about Japan, Rain Tree Crow, David
Sylvian, Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri and Mick Karn."
* http://tudoms.tudelft.nl/~vbunning/sylvian/index.html
Simon Rowe <S.Rowe@ftel.co.uk>
alt.music.synthpop (Depeche Mode, Erasure, Pet Shop Boys, and much more!)
No information available.
alt.music.tape-culture (Casette tape-oriented independent music scene)
"There is a large following for the underground D.I.Y. (Do It Yourself)
tape scene and this newsgroup is here to discuss the music, artists and
tape labels of that scene."
Allyson Goble <ajgoble@ucdavis.edu>
alt.music.techno (Bring on the bass!)
No information available.
alt.music.texas (Discussion of music from Texas)
"This group basically is for discussing the music and artists from
Texas. Although any form of music is welcome, the group will mainly
focus on the rock scene. This includes Tripping Daisy, The Toadies, MC
900 ft. Jesus, Pantera, and anybody else from the area."
* http://link.tsl.texas.gov/
Bill Baumbach <baumbach@pic.net>
alt.music.the-band (The music and fans of The Band)
"Alt.music.the-band is a newsgroup for discussion of the classic-rock
group, 'The Band'. Members of the Band first gained notoriety backing
Bob Dylan as he went electric. The group released critically acclaimed
roots-rock albums in the late 1960s and 1970s, influencing some of the
top musicians of the era, including Eric Clapton, who says The Band
'changed [his] life.' The Band broke up in the late 1970s, but have
re-formed and enjoyed renewed success with the release of a new boxed
set. Charter members include Robbie Robertson (guitar), Levon Helm
(drums, vocals), the late Richard Manuel (piano, vocals), Rick Danko
(bass, vocals), and Garth Hudson (organ)."
Scott Tribble <stribble@fas.harvard.edu>
alt.music.the-doors (Rock group The Doors and its members)
"This group was created in early 1994 to provide a forum for the
discussion and exchange of questions, ideas, views and information about
anything to do with The Doors. Most threads are about the lead singer,
Jim Morrison, but discussion of all members of the band are
encouraged. The group was comprised of Jim Morrison (vocals), Ray
Manzarek (keyboards), Robby Krieger (guitar) and John Densmore
(drums). Traffic is steady but of low-volume. Most postings seem to be
from a small but dedicated group of Doors fans."
Dave Thompson <ar025@freenet.carleton.ca>
alt.music.tmbg (They Might Be Giants, but then again...)
"This group is for the discussion of the music and recordings of They
Might Be Giants. They Might Be Giants defy the standard genre
pigeonholing, combining diverse influences including TV theme shows, The
Jackson 5, The Edgar Winter Group, XTC, and many others into a cohesive,
surreal, funny, and often insightful vision. John Flansburgh's Hello
Recording Club and other side projects of the band have also been
discussed. Expect non-sequiturs."
John Relph <relph@presto.ig.com>
alt.music.todd-rundgren (Todd Rundgren music fandom)
No information available.
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