27 Club Performer: Lindsay Heath

27 Club Performer: Lindsay Heath
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It was 1991, and I was 10 years old. I so vividly recall one night head-banging while balancing on my skateboard, facing the television in the middle of my childhood living room as I pretended to be Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl simultaneously, singing and air-drumming along with “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” hoping to impress my babysitter. … read more

27 Club Performer: Aaron Ray aka Sissy Riot

27 Club Performer: Aaron Ray aka Sissy Riot
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The first time that Nirvana resonated with me would have been some time in middle school when I was reading a back issue of Guitar World magazine of my oldest brothers. The person interviewing Kurt Cobain was hassling him a little about the couple of times he had worn dresses on and off stage, Kurt was having none of that and simply said “I’m not gay, but I wish I were gay, so I could tell all the homophobes to go to hell.” … read more

Questioning the Corporate Culture with Steve Albini

Questioning the Corporate Culture with Steve Albini
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I’m not going to waste your time with some big introduction for Steve Albini. He is a producer and a musician. You have probably heard some of the albums he’s recorded. … read more

Marky Ramone: October 1995

Marky Ramone: October 1995
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An in-depth, exclusive 1995 interview with Marky Ramone, drummer of the Ramones. … read more

Mark Lanegan: August 1995

Mark Lanegan: August 1995
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Mark Lanegan is the gravely, desperate voice of Screaming Trees. Aside from that, he’s done two solo albums for Sub Pop and recorded vocals for various artist. … read more

Knapsack: Trying to Kick the World’s Ass: July 1995

Knapsack: Trying to Kick the World’s Ass: July 1995
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Right about when we ran into Eddie Vedder if we were doing it for money we probably would have hung up the towel.  … read more

Record & Tape Reviews: November 1991

Record & Tape Reviews: November 1991
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Can you keep up with Nirvana? They put you to the test on this one. … read more