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The year 1996 was a pivotal time in music history. The music industry was shifting from grunge and alternative rock to a more diverse range of genres. Pop music was on the rise with iconic hits from Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston, while rap music was becoming more mainstream with albums like
"Showcases the unapologetically frank but not overly aggressive nature of 90s alt. rock perfectly." - American Songwriter A revival of 90’s alternative, durable midwest rock trio NEWSKI enlists a friend/musical influence on every track for their new LP Friend Rock.