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10 musician portrait tattoos that look like the real thing
Getting a portrait tattoo is a risky move, but if it’s done right, it can be a work of art on your body. You have to be a pretty die-hard fan of somebody to put their face on your body. The process takes forever, and you need to be ready to drop a lot of […]
Aaron Paul says he thought it "could be interesting" portraying Kurt Cobain
Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul was in the midst of a worldwide press tour for his upcoming role in HBO‘s Westworld which was abruptly shut down due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic which he’s opening up about in a new interview. While speaking with NME, Paul reveals how things have been changing for him as well as talking about how […]
Top 10 Bert McCracken collabs every the Used fan needs to hear
Besides traveling the world and creating albums with the Used, Bert McCracken has also been known to dabble with collaborations. In fact, genre-blending musician Machine Gun Kelly recently confirmed the energetic frontman will appear on his debut pop-punk album. To hold us over, and to celebrate McCracken’s birthday, revisit some of his most iconic recorded and […]
10 iconic Kurt Cobain moments with Nirvana and beyond
The world was gifted with one of the greatest musicians and songwriters to ever live Feb. 20, 1967. Kurt Cobain became best known as the vocalist of the Seattle grunge act Nirvana and as a man full of wit and “fuck you” tendencies. In honor of what would’ve been the late, great Cobain’s 53rd birthday, […]
Which music couple are you and your significant other most like?
With the love-struck-turned-murder story of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, the music community has been filled with love stories from musician couples spanning all genres that we just can’t get enough of. From the twenty one pilots drummer Josh Dun and his fiancé Debby Ryan to the late great Kurt Cobain and his widow Courtney […]
10 David Bowie-inspired artists helping keep his legacy alive
On Jan. 10, 2016, the music community took a hit that we weren’t expecting and never could have prepared ourselves for. Just two days earlier on his 69th birthday, David Bowie released his album Blackstar, but the glam-rock musician knew a secret about that record that the world wasn’t aware of yet: It would be […]
Nirvana members reunite to rock charity gala with St. Vincent, Beck
The surviving members of Nirvana reunited on Saturday in Los Angeles for a show with Beck, St. Vincent and more. On Friday, we learned of the planned reunion of the legendary grunge group. The band originally disbanded in 1994 after the death of their lead vocalist Kurt Cobain. They have done projects together between then […]
Nirvana pass one billion views with iconic "Smells Like Teen Spirit" video
Nirvana‘s smash hit “Smells Like Teen Spirit” just went over one billion views on YouTube. The Nevermind opener was also the second most-watched video of the 1990s on YouTube. This Nirvana accomplishment proves the staying power of their music. Read More: Nine Inch Nails says making ‘Bird Box’ score “was a fucking waste of time” Hitting one billion […]
9 musicians who have been in multiple successful bands
While celebrating Corey Taylor’s birthday this week, we compiled a list of some musicians who are so talented, they’ve been a large part of multiple successful bands. Taylor, being the vocalist of both Stone Sour and Slipknot, shows this to be true. This list is in no particular order and transcends genres and boundaries. We […]
Marc Jacobs countersues Nirvana over invalid copyright on smiley face
The Nirvana and Marc Jacobs smiley face copyright infringement case is approaching one year since being filed. The band first took legal action against the fashion designer’s grunge collection allegedly ripping off their logo in December 2018. With news breaking earlier this month that the case will continue despite Jacobs requesting the lawsuit be dismissed, […]
Top 10 music-related books of 2019 to read before the end of the year
Considering the unpredictable times we’re living in, one way to escape is by immersing yourself in a pool of great books. 2019 may have ushered in a My Chemical Romance reunion and a trifecta tour announcement comprising Fall Out Boy, Green Day and Weezer, but it also spawned a slew of titles that are perfect […]
Nirvana lawsuit proceeds in Marc Jacobs smiley face infringement case
Nirvana filed a lawsuit against the famous clothing designer Marc Jacobs last December, accusing the brand of copyright and trademark infringement. The band claims Jacobs used the infamous “Happy Face” logo without permission, insinuating that all merchandise by the clothing label containing that logo was endorsed by the grunge icons. Read more: IDKHOW on “Christmas […]
25 Halloween costumes your favorite musicians wore this year
There’s no better time than Halloween to dress to impress (or terrify) your family and friends. Whether you’re donning a full face of makeup for a spooky skeleton or drawing inspiration from your favorite band, there’s really no wrong way to embrace Halloween costumes. Check out how some of your favorite musicians rang in this […]
MakeWar ‘Get It Together’ on new LP out on Fat Wreck this week—listen
MakeWar, the punk-rock trio whose membership comes complete with visas from Venezuela, Colombia and er…uh…Florida, have their second album, Get It Together, issued by Fat Wreck Chords this Friday. And we are positively stoked to present it to your ears before its release date. Filled with tracks that range from NorCal punk (“No Más”) to […]
Kurt Cobain 'MTV Unplugged' cardigan marks most expensive sweater sold
Earlier this month, we learned the iconic, olive-green cardigan Kurt Coban wore during Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged performance was hitting the auction block once again. Not only did the cardigan sell for an impressive amount of money, but it set the record for the most-expensive sweater ever sold at an auction. Read more: Halsey, Avril Lavigne performed “Girlfriend” at […]
Kurt Cobain 'MTV Unplugged' sweater owner explains why he's selling it
Just a while back it became public that legendary Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain‘s sweater from their MTV Unplugged session would be going to auction at the end of the month but it’s now clear why it’s being sold again. The sweater was originally purchased by Garrett Kletjian, the owner of professional race car team Forty7 Motorsports, […]
Kurt Cobain sweater from 'MTV Unplugged' set is up for auction again
If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on some iconic one-of-a-kind memorabilia from Nirvana‘s Kurt Cobain, you just might get your chance. The sweater Cobain wore during his performance on MTV’s Unplugged is headed to auction at the end of the month. This marks the second time in four years that the never-been-washed sweater […]
Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love’s former Seattle home is on sale for $7.5M
If you’re in the market for a new home and have a rather large budget to work with, then you may want to check out this listing. The former Seattle home of late Nirvana vocalist Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, where Cobain was found dead in 1994, is now up for sale. You can view […]
Top 10 movies about music that you can stream right now
If you’re anything like us, you’re subscribed to an overflowing handful of streaming services and you love movies about music. Sure, you might not use them all very frequently, but canceling a service creates the risk of missing out on the next great Netflix original or an old favorite hitting Hulu. One reason to keep […]
Nirvana ‘MTV Unplugged’ set celebrated with 25th anniversary reissue
Nirvana will be receiving a 25th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue of their classic ‘MTV Unplugged in New York’ performance. The record will include the iconic 1993 performance, as well as five rehearsal performances that were previously only available on DVD. It is due out Nov. 1 Read More: Best Halloween costumes to flaunt based on your zodiac […]
