There’s something about one century concluding and another beginning that makes artists feel extra ambitious. As the end of the ’90s loomed, it became de rigueur for forward-thinking indie and ...

Since forming in Issaquah, Washington, in 1993, Modest Mouse has become one of the most successful and recognizable alternative-rock groups to come out to the Pacific Northwest. With its distinct ...

When a band owns a catalog as deep and wide as Modest Mouse — seven full-length albums dating back 27 years, almost all of which contain around an hour's worth of music — fans are bound to hold their ...

When it comes to rock legends, few names resonate as powerfully as Black Sabbath. Love ‘em or hate ‘em – these Godfathers of heavy metal didn’t just shape a genre; they forged it in fire with powerful ...

Founded in Washington in the early 1990’s, Modest Mouse established itself as a band that helped define the sound of the Pacific Northwest indie rock scene. Their music is filled with quirky, ...

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Finally, some decent audio of new Modest Marr! The quality ain't perfect, but it's good enough to get us excited. With its melodic, clean riffs "We've Got Everything" could easily be a great Smiths ...

Modest Mouse is going to have a huge 2026, they hope. That includes a new album and a bunch of new tour dates.

Modest Mouse perfected an underground sound that melted angsty emo and light-hearted folk with experimental rock for something entirely their own. When the outfit – originally made up of frontman ...

Earlier this week, we reported that indie warriors Modest Mouse would drop a new 7" single, "Perpetual Motion Machine" b/w "History Sticks to Your Feet", on July 21. The single, limited to 4000 copies ...