smells like teen spirit
These 10 vocalists were punk-rock standard-bearers during the ‘00s
Welcome to Alternative Press’ 10 best punk vocalists of the ‘00s. When we counted down that decade’s finest punk guitarists, we noted that the beginning of the new century was a turning point. The ‘90s began with Nirvana breaking down the door for punk-influenced alternative acts to become the mainstream music of the decade, peaked […]
Marvel's ‘Black Widow’ opens with cover of “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” got the cinematic treatment in Marvel’s latest superhero backstory. Black Widow, scheduled for release July 9, stars Scarlett Johansson as the former Soviet killing machine Natasha Romanoff. The film also features the reimagined grunge track performed by the breakthrough artist Malia J. The newest Marvel Cinematic Universe installment was postponed […]
See Ty Dolla $ign take on Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in this cover
Ty Dolla $ign is further showing his appreciation for Nirvana this week. The rapper recently shared a short video of him jamming out with his band to “Smells Like Teen Spirit” in a new cover many probably weren’t expecting. Read more: Did Tom Holland just leak when we’re getting that ‘Spider-Man 3’ first look? Ty […]
Here's why you'll probably never hear Dave Grohl sing a Nirvana song
Dave Grohl is taking a brief break from talking about the highly-anticipated release of Foo Fighters‘ new album Medicine At Midnight to open up about his time in Nirvana. In a new interview, Grohl reveals that he often dreams about performing with Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic. As well, he shares why he will never […]
10 times Ghostemane completely redefined trap metal
While eagerly awaiting Ghostemane’s forthcoming album, ANTI-ICON, let’s recap some of the defining points in his discography so far. These are the picks from Ghostemane’s creative timeline that reflect his ability to take the elements from trap, metal and industrial worlds and mix them in genre-defying ways that redefine the framework of trap metal and […]
Machine Gun Kelly goes grunge with Nirvana tribute in latest riff video
Machine Gun Kelly is still socially distancing himself. This time, it might not be because of coronavirus either. It might be because he smells like teen spirit. That’s right, the newest little riff the musician treated us to is that of Nirvana. Machine Gun Kelly said he’s “gonna learn one new song every day this week.” […]
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 […]
Nirvana gets Kanye West gospel cover with Sunday Service choir
Kanye West featured a Nirvana song at his latest Sunday Service session, which features a gospel choir and is usually attended by famous people. This past week, the choir and Kanye put their spin on Nirvana’s “Come As You Are” and “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. Read more: Quentin Tarantino picks his favorite songs from ‘Pulp […]
Dave Grohl calls Foo Fighters’ latest music video a “Nirvana antithesis”
In a PBS special, Dave Grohl briefly looks back on his time with the ‘90s grunge staple Nirvana, Kurt Cobain and how Foo Fighters’ music has translated into modern day. Read more: Billy Corgan compares Billie Joe Armstrong to Kurt Cobain: “BJ is up there with the greats” Set in a nursing home gone Rock […]
This ice skating routine to Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is incredible
In September of 1991, Nirvana's hit song “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was released and it changed music history. …And back in 1998, ice skating history was changed when Scott Williams did a badass skating routine to that very song. Stereogum posted about it to commemorate the song's anniversary, and now we're posting about it because […]
1,000 Nirvana fans perform "Smells Like Teen Spirit"—watch
Italy’s Rockin’ 1,000 project took over the internet last summer when they convinced the Foo Fighters to play a show in their hometown with this epic video of them performing “Learn To Fly.” (Since then, that video has amassed over 32 million views.) Read more: Falling shovel sounds just like intro to Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” […]
Hear Kurt Cobain's vocals isolated from Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Audio rips of Kurt Cobain’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” vocal track have been floating around the internet for a good while now. The song itself is iconic, or course, but there’s something about Cobain’s vocals that separated Nirvana from not only grunge, but the rest of music as a whole. Listen: Someone isolated Courtney Love's vocals and guitar […]
Students celebrate Dave Grohl's birthday by singing "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Dave Grohl, master of all things rock n’ roll, turned 47 today. To celebrate, Ethiopians students teamed together to create an awesome video of them singing along to Nirvana’s timeless hit, “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” You can check it out below. And from everyone here at AltPress, happy birthday, Dave! Read more: Medal Of Honor recipient […]
Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is the most iconic song of all time, says new study
Science has decreed that Nirvana's “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is the “most iconic” song of all time, based on a special algorithm that measures key, BPM, chord variety, lyrical content, timbral variety, and sonic variance. What a time to be alive. [via SPIN] Read more: Watch Nirvana play “Smells Like Teen Spirit” for the first time “We […]
Watch Nirvana play "Smells Like Teen Spirit" for the first time
In April of 1991, Nirvana debuted an in-progress version of their current-day smash hit, “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” They performed the track during a gig at the OK Hotel in Seattle. In the video below, you can hear a fan shout, “Play ‘Free Bird’!” before Kurt jumps into the track’s infamous lead riff. Those in […]
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