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Listen to Circa Survive cover “Love Buzz” for Nirvana tribute album

Robotic Empire has previously released two Nirvana tribute albums in the past, including last year’s Whatever, Nevermind, which featured cover tracks from La Dispute, Torche, Touché Amoré, and Circa Survive. This year, the third in the series, Doused in Mud, Covered in Bleach, will be released on April 16, which also happens to be Record […]

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LISTEN: Comeback Kid – “Territorial Pissings” (Nirvana Cover)

Earlier in the day, Comeback Kid graced fans with a raging rendition of Nirvana’s classic headbanger, “Territorial Pissings.” Give it a listen by following the jump below, and let us know what you think in the comments section. “’Territorial Pissings,’ in my eyes, has always been the most aggressive Nirvana song, and we had wanted […]

La Dispute Stream Cover Of Nirvana’s “Polly”

In celebration of this year’s Record Store Day, Robotic Records is releasing a second tribute album to honor Nirvana, titled Whatever Nevermind. Last month we heard Circa Survive‘s contribution, which is a cover of the song “Drain You.” Now we get to hear another contribution to the album, which is by La Dispute. The group […]

Circa Survive Release Cover Of Nirvana’s “Drain You”

I think it’s safe to say that just about everything Circa Survive works on is usually pretty great. So any time I hear they have released something new, I tend to stop what I’m doing to give it a listen. Today is one of those days, and I definitely recommend listening to this new song […]

Live Bootleg Leaked Of 25-Year-Old Nirvana Concert

What a catch this is for super fans of Nirvana (myself included): a live bootleg of an early Nirvana concert has surfaced. The concert occurred on January 12, 1990 at the Satyricon in Portland, OR. Clocking in at 54 minutes, the set includes a vast aroma of songs off the band’s debut album, Bleach, as […]

REQUIRED LISTENING: Noah Gundersen – “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (Nirvana Cover)

It is quite an undertaking covering one of the most notable songs of the last century, but as many of you probably already know, Noah Gundersen is no average musician. Earlier in the week, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter teamed up with Paste Magazine to unveil his own unique rendition of Nirvana’s 1991 hit, “Smells Like Teen […]

Watch Remaining Nirvana Members Perform “Lithium” with St. Vincent

Last month, Nirvana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Ohio with all of its original members. The official Induction Ceremony included a series of notable musicians filling in for Kurt Cobain such as Joan Jett, St. Vincent, Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis, and Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon. This Saturday, May 31, […]

Required Listening: Circa Survive – “Scentless Apprentice” (Nirvana Cover)

It’s Record Store Day! We hope those of you who were able to shop this morning got out and did your part to celebrate and support the industry we’ve dedicated our lives to covering, but even if you left as soon as you woke up today there is a good chance you came home with […]

WATCH: Nirvana Perform “Smells Like Teen Spirit” With Joan Jett At Secret Show

It doesn’t get much cooler than this. Following the legendary grunge band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yesterday, the surviving members of Nirvana (drummer Dave Grohl, bassist Krist Novoselic, and guitarist Pat Smear) reunited at St. Vitus in Brooklyn, New York for an intimate, invite-only set of Nirvana songs. Those stepping […]

St. Vincent Covers Nirvana’s “Lithium” Live

As the 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death passed recently, a stream of tributes to the late Nirvana frontman poured in from musicians and fans alike. Among them was St. Vincent, who covered the track “Lithium” at a show in Chicago. Head after the jump to check out the video of the live performance. She […]

Muse Cover Nirvana’s “Lithium” Live

This year is Muse‘s 20th anniversary of being a band. This April also happens to be the 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s suicide. Nirvana had a huge influence on many musicians and the rock genre itself. To honor his memory, Muse performed a cover of “Lithium” at this year’s Lollapalooza in Brazil. You can listen […]

Original Nirvana Drummer Will Be Inducted Into Hall Of Fame With Former Members

Back in December Nirvana was one of the many bands announced to be inducted into the Rock and Roll of Fame, though the status of original drummer Chad Channing being inducted was unclear. Now, thanks to a statement from Chad himself, Channing has officially confirmed that he will be inducted to the Hall of Fame […]