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KEXP Documentaries: “Grunge” - Nirvana

5286 days ago
KEXP SeattleThe band that made grunge famous was Nirvana.  Founding members Kurt Cobain and Krist Novaselic met at a Melvins concert in their hometown of Aberdeen, Washington.  By early 1988, they were playing under the name of Nirvana and had developed a cult... more info

Never mind the Blu-Tack: the rock poster goldrush

5287 days ago
Guardian MusicWould you pay six figures for a vintage rock poster? Dave Simpson on a booming market'If you buy a £10,000 watch, the day you walk out of the shop, it's worth £6,000," says Jeff Gold. "If you buy a £10,000 poster, it's a £10,000 poster. And, if y... more info

Michael Kiwanuka (No 1,029)

5288 days ago
Guardian MusicThere's nothing original about this British retro-soul man – but when you sound like Bill Withers, Van Morrison and the Temptations maybe that's not such a bad thingHometown: London.The lineup: Michael Kiwanuka (vocals, guitar).The background: Do w... more info

Interview: Yuck, rock band

5291 days ago
Scotsman.comMeet the children of Nirvana, the young bands reinventing the Seattle sound – fromthe UK more info

The 11 Best Albums by Danger Mouse

5291 days ago
The Good, The Bad and The UnknownOne of the signs that a band or artist is truly unique is if it is impossible to cover their songs and do the material justice.  Artists like Bob Dylan, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Guns N Roses, even the Beastie Boys have such distinct styles ... more info

This week's new live music

5291 days ago
Guardian MusicThe Kills, ManchesterNow that the White Stripes are sadly no more, the Kills – whose singer Alison Mosshart also appears with Jack White in the Dead Weather – have succeeded them as the world's premier scuzz-rock duo who used to sleep together bu... more info

Michael Stipe - Michael Stipe Dismisses Cobain Sex Story

5293 days ago
ContactMusicR. E. M. frontman Michael Stipe has put to bed rumours he once enjoyed a sexual fling with Nirvana star Kurt Cobain. The two rockers developed a close bond in the 1990s, sparking rumours they had slept together - but now Stipe is speaking... more info

GET OVER IT, METALHEAD: YOU WON. GRUNGE LOST.

5294 days ago
MetalsucksAxl’s somewhat recent post on kiddie-pop starlet Miley Cyrus’ screwface-inducing version of Nirvana’s 1991 breakthrough single “Smells Like Teen Spirit” brought well deserved grumbles from the so-reliable-you-can-set-your-watch-to-them comm... more info

Readers' reviews: Beastie Boys, Nirvana, Wild Beasts, 1970s Soviet TV

5299 days ago
Guardian MusicThe best of your comments on the latest film and musicWas there something in the water last week? Were readers just feeling in a recitative mood? Because a fair number of people seemed inspired to cite lyrics on the comments threads beneath our Beast... more info

Michael Stipe - Michael Stipe Offered To Work With Tragic Kurt Cobain

5302 days ago
ContactMusicR. E. M. star Michael Stipe has revealed he offered Kurt Cobain a collaborative project in a desperate effort to prevent the Nirvana frontman from committing suicide. The two alternative rockers became friends in the early 1990s and Stipe... more info

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