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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, […]

ALBUM STREAM: Various Artists – ‘In Utero: In Tribute’

One of this year’s special releases for Record Store Day was a tribute album to Nirvana‘s incredibly popular album In Utero. The compilation is comprised of a number of artists, each covering a different song off that album. The album features artists like Circa Survive, Thursday, Whirr and more. In Utero: In Tribute is now […]

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 […]

35 New Photos From Kurt Cobain Death Scene Released

Almost 20 years later, the Seattle Police Department has released 35 previously unseen photos from the scene of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s suicide. Cobain committed suicide in April of 1994. The cause of death is said to be a lethal dose of heroin and self-inflicted gunshot wound. The recent re-examination of Kurt Cobain’s death has […]

WEEKLY WAX: Vinyl Releases For The Week Of 3/16-3/22

Welcome to this week’s edition of Weekly Wax! First off, the official list of exclusive releases for this year’s Record Store Day was revealed earlier this week. What are you looking to pick up at your local shop on April 19? The other big story this week involves emo pioneers American Football, whose self-titled album […]

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 […]

Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic Covers Lorde on Accordion

While Dave Grohl is arguably the most active former member of Nirvana, Krist Novoselic has recently shown that he’s also dabbling in the music industry. Picking up the accordion instead of the bass guitar, Novoselic has released a cover of Lorde’s hit, “Royals.” He performed the track at a “Fair Vote Campaign” benefit show in […]

Circa Survive, Thursday To Contribute To Nirvana Tribute Album

In honor of the 15th anniversary of Nirvana’s In Utero and Robot Empire Records’ 100th release, the label will release a tribute album titled  In Utero: In Tribute: In Entirety. The release will include tracks recorded by Thursday, Jay Reatard, Whirr, Circa Survive and more. “It has been a privilege to introduce so many unique bands […]

WEEKLY WAX: Vinyl Releases For The Week Of 2/16-2/22

I don’t know what you’ve been listening to this week, but on the rare occasions when I wasn’t playing The Hotelier‘s excellent new album, I was alternating between the new Menzingers single and “I Wanna Get Better,” the first song from Fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff’s new project, Bleachers. Conveniently (or not, if you ask my […]