In Violet Light

#thetragicallyhip #inviolentlight #y2krock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #gorddownie #alternativerock #alt rock The Hip release #8 on June 11, 2002 ... The band traveled to Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas and teamed up with legendary producer Hugh Padgham -- known for his work with the Police, XTC and Phil Collins. He helped The Hip carve our a leaner collection of music that balanced well with Gord Downie's cryptic and sometimes evocative lyrics.…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/06/11/in-violet-light/

Hail to The Thief

#radiohead #hailtothethief #y2krock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #alternativerock #indierock Radiohead release their sixth on June 1, 2003. It's smack dab in the middle of their electronic and the alt-guitar stuff to come. But the aggressive, chaotic eclectic mix tape of a gem sits just right. It's written during the post 9/11 build-up to the "war on terror" and is dripping with dread and corporate skepticism. The title of the album alone…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/06/10/hail-to-the-thief/

Secret, Profane & Sugarcane

#elviscostello #secretprofaneandsugarcane #y2krock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #blues #folk #country #tboneburnette #nashville #emmylouharris #jimlauderdale June 9, 2009 -- Elvis Costello dives into traditional American roots, bluegrass and country with Secret, Profane & Sugarcane. It's produced by the legendary T Bone Burnette and recorded in Nashville in just over 3 days. Instead of long-time backers The Impostors, Costello…

https://robinbannks.com/2026/06/09/secret-profane-sugarcane/

Happy birthday, Dave …

Dave Matthews ~ b. January 9, 1967 Listen to my Dave Matthews Band playlist on Amazon Music ... #davematthews #birthday #davematthewsband #90smusic #y2krock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

http://robinbannks.com/2026/01/09/dave-matthews-b-january-9-1967/

Everybody Loves a Happy Ending

Fill the sky with love -- Tears For Fears release their 6th on September 14, 2004 ... It was the first Tears for Fears album with Orzabal and Smith since 1989's The Seeds of Love. Listen to Everybody Loves A Happy Ending by Tears For Fears on Amazon Music ... #tearsforfears #everybodylovesahappyending #pop #rock #y2krock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

http://robinbannks.com/2025/09/14/everybody-loves-a-happy-ending/

It’s all about the cup holder armrest …

Released on July 24, 2001 ... Listen to Comfort Eagle by Cake on Amazon Music ... #cake #comforteagle #altrock #y2krock #funkrock #alternativerock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

http://robinbannks.com/2025/07/24/its-all-about-the-cup-holder-armrest/

Korn III: Remember Who You Are

July 13, 2010 ~ Korn is back. Korn III: Remember Who You Are is more than the name of their album. Listen to Korn III by Korn on Amazon Music ... #korn #kornIII #nugrunge #numetal #y2krock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

http://robinbannks.com/2025/07/13/korn-iii-remember-who-you-are/

Songs From an American Movie, Vol. One: Learning How To Smile

"Portions of today's programming are reproduced by means of electrical transcriptions or tape recordings" July 11, 2000 ~ the release of the fourth album from Everclear. Listen to Songs From An American Movie Vol. One: Learning How To Smile by Everclear ... #everclear #songsfromanamericanmovievolonelearningtosmile #y2krock #garagerock #postgrunge #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

http://robinbannks.com/2025/07/11/songs-from-an-american-movie-vol-one-learning-how-to-smile/

A Ghost Is Born

Wilco release their fifth on June 22, 2004. The album earned Wilco a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. Listen to A Ghost Is Born by Wilco on Amazon Music ... #wilco #aghostisborn #altrock #americana #jefftweedy #y2krock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

http://robinbannks.com/2025/06/22/a-ghost-is-born/