Bleach, the debut record of Nirvana, served as the birthing grounds for grunge music. Recorded in 30 hours for just $600, the raw and authentic sound of the release made it crystal clear what the scene is all about. It’s…
From the Record Crate: Foo Fighters – “The Colour and the Shape” (1997)
What a tragedy it would’ve been if Foo Fighters broke up before their big hit. Despite the album cover showcasing connection, The Colour and the Shape is actually shrouded in breakups, one inside the band and one outside the band.…
10 Classic Rock Songs You Can Play on the Ukulele
The ukulele is a versatile instrument that can put a refreshing spin on any type of music—including your favorite rock hits. Here are ten classic rock songs that are fairly simple and incredibly fun to play on the ukulele. The…
‘Soaked In Bleach’ questions death of Kurt Cobain
You would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t know, or never heard of Kurt Cobain. It is a name synonymous with not only ‘90s grunge music, but music culture as a whole. He died the year I was born,…
From the Record Crate: Jane’s Addiction – “Ritual de lo Habitual” (1990)
There are many bands that could be credited to kick-starting the alternative rock revolution of the 1990s. But one band that must be thrown into conversation at all times is Jane’s Addiction, the L.A. quartet that mixed glam rock and…
Read of the Week: ‘Where Did You Sleep Last Night?’ by Lynn Crosbie
Lynn Crosbie’s new novel is a fantastical love story about a teenage girl who embarks on a relationship with the dead spirit of Kurt Cobain. Evelyn Gray is a miserable sixteen-year-old girl from Carnation, Washington, who is in love with…
Movie Review: “Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck”
Kurt Cobain has become so mythologized that individual pieces of his clothing have become iconic. His short life has been documented in so many books, films, archival recordings, and retrospectives that finding a new angle in which to tell his…