Metal Injection — Tim Montana talks about his songwriting influences ranging from Guns N' Roses to Nirvana, and how they helped lead him to write his debut rock album Savage due out July […] more info

Stereogum — Steve Albini, one of the most important figures in the history of American underground rock, has died. Pitchfork reports that Albini passed away from a heart attack yesterday. Albini led the bands Big Black, Rapeman, and Shellac, the latter of who... more info

Stereogum — This month marks the 25th anniversary of I Am Shelby Lynne , the great country-pop album that launched singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne to fame. Lynne famously won the Grammy for Best New Artist after that LP’s release, even though she was alread... more info

Obscure Sound — Brooklyn-based band bloodsports explore a shoegaze-friendly direction on new single “Canary.” Gorgeous waves of guitar distortion quickly envelop, falling back into a warming dose of ’90s alt-rock nostalgia as lethargic vocal charm and hazy gui... more info

Obscure Sound — Anchorage-based trio [SAMPLE_TEXT] strut a compelling rock sound across their new album Lewd & Languid, fusing aspects of punk, rock, and noise with an experimental tilt — ranging from Swans and Slint to Black Midi and Nirvana. ’60s pop, garage-r... more info

JamBase — My Morning Jacket rolled out a series of cover debuts at their One Big Holiday destination event in Riviera Maya, Mexico. more info

Consequence Of Sound — The Nirvana frontman's daughter paid tribute to the late rock icon on the 30th anniversary of his death. Frances Bean Cobain Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Kurt Cobain: “I Wish I Could’ve Known My Dad” Spencer Kaufman more info

Stereogum — Despite what my brain keeps telling me every time I read the headline, Flea is not on the new St. Vincent song. The song is called “Flea.” It does not involve the famed Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist. It does, however, feature a rock celebrity ... more info

Stereogum — Dave Grohl loves Paul McCartney. We know this. He’s shown it again and again. McCartney and all of Nirvana’s surviving members recorded a song together and played SNL in 2012. McCartney appeared on a Foo Fighters album, and Grohl and McCartney... more info

JamBase — Billy Strings wrapped a three-night run in Nashville on Sunday by debuting a pair of Nirvana covers, while once again bringing out a bunch of special guests. more info