nirvana

Two weeks ago, Seattle police released a note from legendary Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s death scene. It was initially believed that the note, which was found in Cobain’s wallet, was written by the singer himself. (See the note below.) But last week, Cobain biographer Charlse R. Cross came out and said that the note was […]

Last week, Seattle Police released a note from legendary Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s death scene. It was initially believed that the note, which was found in Cobain’s wallet, was written by the singer himself and was mocking his wedding vows to Courtney Love. The first version of the note obtained by the press (which read, “Do […]

APTV Nashville correspondent Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain) brings you this week's top stories on altpress.com, including news from Paramore, Nirvana, Star Wars, Panic! At The Disco, and more!

After releasing a plethora of new photos from Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s death scene, Seattle Police have now released a cropped image of a note from the scene of Kurt Cobain’s death in 1994, which was written about Courtney Love. The note, which was found in the legendary singer’s wallet, scorns Love and mocks the couple’s wedding […]

This year’s Record Store Day saw its most successful vinyl sales ever, which rose 58 percent over RSD 2013. Independent record stores saw a 91 percent increase in sales overall compared to the previous week. Record Store Day 2014 also helped independent stores have their highest weekly stake in physical album sales (around 19 percent) […]

Robotic Empire Records are streaming In Utero: In Tribute, their tribute album to Nirvana's In Utero released on Record Store Day. “It has been a privilege to introduce so many unique bands to likeminded freaks over the past 15 years. Looking back at what’s transpired almost seems unreal, and even with a shameful carbon footprint of many […]

Saturday, April 19, marks the seventh annual Record Store Day, a yearly celebration that takes place the third Saturday of April and packs independent record stores across the nation—and now, the world—full of exclusive releases and hungry customers. Sure, RSD has its problems—telling shops when they can open their doors and threatening to blackball record […]

It looks like Nirvana weren’t finished after their Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame performance in Brooklyn. After leaving their initial Barclays center performance, the band apparently played a secret show at Saint Vitus, a smaller (350-capacity) metal club in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn. The band were joined by Rock Hall performers Joan Jett, […]

Last night, Nirvana were joined onstage by Joan Jett, St. Vincent, Lorde and Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth) during a performance at this years induction ceremony for additions to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Joan Jett joined Nirvana to perform “Smells Like Teen Spirit” during the band’s induction performance. Later in the performance, Kim […]

Nirvana members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic appeared as guests on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night, prior to their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame today. You can watch the interview in two parts below. Last week (April 5) marked the 20-year anniversary of legendary Nirvana frontman Kurt […]

Muse recently covered Nirvana’s timeless hit, “Lithium,” at the Lollapalooza festival in Brazil on April 5. Watch the cover below, and let us know how you think the band did. Muse’s latest album, The 2nd Law, was released in 2012. If you missed it, read about AP’s only “stop the presses” moment, directly following Nirvana […]

Last week’s acknowledgments marking the anniversary of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s passing included displays of respect and honor that crossed generations, as well as nostalgic sentiments from middle-aged folks bemoaning “how things used to be.” As a member of that specific demographic, I prefer to run away screaming from “good ol’ days” crap because it’s […]

APTV Los Angeles correspondent Nick Major (@Nick_Major) brings you this weeks top stories on altpress.com including news from Jonny Craig, Candy Hearts, Copeland, and Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain.

APTV Nashville correspondent Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain) brings you this week's top stories on altpress.com, including news from Nirvana, Taking Back Sunday, Gwar, Thrice, and more!

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) released 35 new photos from the scene of Kurt Cobain’s suicide on Thursday. The photos, which are nearly 20 years old, were only recently developed, as the original 35mm film had been stored in a police vault this entire time. The photos were taken on the scene in 1994 after […]

APTV Chicago correspondent TJ Horansky (@tjhoransky) bring you this week's top stories on altpress.com, including news from Nirvana, The Word Alive, The Vans Warped Tour, members of AFI, Whitechapel and more!

Though seminal rock group Nirvana are set to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame April 10 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., one surviving member will be noticeably absent from the ceremony: former drummer Chad Channing. Not the group's first drummer (that distinction goes to Aaron Burckhard, and drummers Dale Crover and Dave Foster also joined for brief stints), […]

In celebration of Robotic Empire Records’ 100th release and the 15-year anniversary, the company will be releasing a tribute album to Nirvana’s In Utero, In Utero: In Tribute: In Entirety, including tracks from Circa Survive, Thursday and Ceremony. Check out the track listing below. 1. Pygmy Lush – “Serve the Servants” 2. Circa Survive – “Scentless […]

Zach Carothers of Portugal. The Man shares the story of how music saved his life in the latest “Music Saved My Life” video from suicide awareness and prevention nonprofit Hope For The Day.  Inspired by bands like Nirvana and Beastie Boys, Portugal. The Man bassist/backing vocalist Zach Carothers got into music to get through his […]