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Why Kurt Cobain Turned His Back on Two Classic Rock Titans He Once Admired: ‘A Lot of It Had to Do With Sexism’

Kurt Cobain was a grunge god, but he was also a fan of music from all genres. There were two classic rock titans that he ultimately turned his back on. As for why he stopped being a fan of these bands he once admired, Cobain cited the “sexism” in their …

Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready honors Kurt Cobain, Chris Cornell in ‘History’

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready didn’t really plan to write a graphic novel based on his experiences and those of his friends as the grunge music scene washed over Seattle in the early 1990s. But sometimes when you’re making an imaginary “lost” rock …

Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready honors Kurt Cobain, Chris Cornell in ‘History’

Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready didn’t really plan to write a graphic novel based on his experiences and those of his friends as the grunge music scene washed over Seattle in the early 1990s. But sometimes when you’re making an imaginary “lost” rock …

Teenage Fanclub Announce New Album Do Not Dare To Dream: Hear “Day In The Sun”

Once upon a time, SPIN picked Nirvana's Nevermind as the second-best album of 1991. Nevermind was clearly a great and important record, but as far as the SPIN editors were concerned, it couldn't quite compete with Teenage Fanclub's …

Vancouver-based indie rock performer Destroyer coming to Nanaimo

Published 11:30 am Thursday, July 23, 2026 Vancouver-based indie rock performer Destroyer is coming to The Vault Cafe in Nanaimo for two days. The artist, which is the project of Dan Bejar, will be playing on Thursday, July 23, with doors opening at 7 p.m …

4 Rock Songs That Define the Classic Sound of the Late 1990s

Rock in the late 1990s was quite unique. While the earlier part of the decade featured a lot of grunge bands and their hefty tracks, the end of the 1990s was a bit more reflective, softer, and more experimental. Here below, we wanted to highlight four …

'I was a Radio 1 DJ when Liam Gallagher launched X-rated rant and Nirvana star washed pants in bath'

A front page headline on The Mirror declared, ‘Rage at Liam’s 4-letter rant on Radio 1’ - reflecting the nation’s shock. Noel Gallagher had agreed to join DJ Steve Lamacq on the evening of 23 October 1997, to answer fan questions live on his BBC show. But …

Inside the heart breaking '27 Club' 15 years after Amy Winehouse's devastating death

It's one of music's most haunting coincidences and 15 years after Amy Winehouse's death, the fascination with the so-called '27 Club' shows no sign of fading. The Back to Black star died on July 23 2011, at the age of just 27, joining …

Dave Grohl's daughter pays tribute to Foo Fighters frontman's ex-girlfriend Jennifer Finch

19 July 2026 Dave Grohl's daughter Violet Grohl has paid tribute to his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Finch who has died at the age of 59. Dave Grohl and his daughter Violet Grohl The L7 bassist - who dated the Foo Fighters frontman in the early 1990s, and …

Dave Grohl's daughter reacts to his ex Jennifer Finch's shock cancer death at 59… more than 30 years after Nirvana star ...

Dave Grohl's daughter Violet Grohl has reacted to his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Finch's shock death at age 59. On Saturday night Violet, 20, left a comment on the Instagram post announcing that the former L7 bassist and singer died after battling …

The Best Hair Metal Song + Runner-up of Every Year From 1981-1991

What's the best hair metal song of every year from 1981 to 1991? See Loudwire's picks below, along with the runner-up song for each year. The following list plots the development of the glam metal subgenre (later referred to derisively as " …

2026 St Louis Cardinals Player Profiles: JJ Wetherholt

Last week I took a look at our best hitter in 2026, Jordan Walker! Just in case you missed that, you can read up here. Some interesting factoids to be found therein. At the time of this writing, Walker is a 141 wRC+ MLB hitter. Who saw that one coming! …

Anatomy of a logo: Nirvana by Lisa Orth

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter There’s a devil-may-care punk insouciance behind the origin story of Nirvana’s bold serif logo. Beloved by generations born long after Kurt Cobain’s 1994 death, the …

HEATSTROKE: An onslaught of North Texas music at Tulips FTW

July 22, 2026 by Jessica Waffles Tulips was packed wall to wall, front to back for Quaker City Night Hawks in 2024. Photo: Jessica Waffles In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new week-long music fest in town called HEATSTROKE happening next month at …

‘Weird Al’ at Tanglewood: jokes, wigs, and impressive musicianship

But on Tuesday night, Yankovic brought his “Bigger & Weirder” tour to the Lenox performing center and proved that despite being known as the guy who can turn Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” into “Like a Surgeon” (“cutting for the very first time”), he is, …

Pixies declare Dave Grohl was 'right' about their 'perfect' album

16 July 2026 The Pixies have backed Dave Grohl’s declaration their landmark debut album Surfer Rosa is “the perfect record”. The Pixies have backed Dave Grohl’s declaration their landmark debut album Surfer Rosa is ‘the perfect record‘ Members of the …

Pixies declare Dave Grohl was ‘right’ about their ‘perfect’ album

The Pixies have backed Dave Grohl’s declaration their landmark debut album Surfer Rosa is “the perfect record”. Members of the influential alternative rock band agreed with the Foo Fighters frontman’s assessment ahead of their appearance at Madrid’s Mad …

Orange Drink: Drew Prusko's 'Genre-Blind' Musical Project of Joy, Vulnerability and Defiance

As a queer, intergenerationally married, straight-edge, first generation Sri Lankan American, Drew Prusko cultivates powerful spaces of joy, vulnerability and defiance for himself and fellow LGBTQ+ people by way of musical project Orange Drink. “I think I…

A Nirvana fan’s journey through Kurt Cobain’s home state, Washington

Wes Krux Explores the Anxiety of Time in His New Single 'Auren'

The new single explores the psychological weight of time and modern anxiety through cinematic indie texture and an urgent, emotionally driven sound. SAO PAULO, SP, BRAZIL, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brazilian artist, composer and multi- …

XiiQaas Launches Gen Z's Search for the Next 'REAL' Latina Girl Group

No auditions, no judges, no filters. Just a phone, a story, and a hashtag — as XiiQaas turns social media into the Latin world's biggest casting call. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Somewhere right now, a 19-year …

How to Start an Online Radio Station: RadioCult Publishes 2026 Launch Guide

A step-by-step guide to launching a 24/7 online radio station in 2026, from format and equipment to licensing, hosting, and reaching listeners. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interest in launching online …

More Than 20,000 Celebrate Reggae Therapy Festival in Martinique

FORT-DE-FRANCE, MARTINIQUE, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Martinique’s fourth annual Reggae Therapy Festival concluded July 12 after two days of live performances that brought over 20,000 reggae fans from Martinique, the wider Caribbean, …

Georgia Country Music Producer Gary R. Farmer Named 2026 ISSA Awards Finalist

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent country music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and sound engineer Gary R. Farmer has been officially named a triple-finalist for the prestigious 2026 International …

The Music Man Foundation Names Two New Directors

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Music Man Foundation has announced that Curtis Stewart and Steven T. Benson have been named to its Board of Directors. Seven-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated violinist and …

R&B Artist Vic G Releases Afro-Caribbean-Inspired New Single "DAT BOI" on Friday, July 24

"DAT BOI" Music Video to Premiere in Cinematic Micro-Vertical Format at a Hollywood Release Party Featuring Red Carpet and Live Performance by Vic G on Aug. 25 HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- R&B …

International Recording Artist Clarissa makes waves with Summer Tour & Hot Releases

Clarissa The Sassy British Soul Singer is pushing the boundaries and making moves MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — Independent international recording artist Clarissa is launching an ambitious nationwide campaign …

When the Storm Comes, La Raza Stands Together: Brickaveli Calls for Disaster Unity and Remembers Those Behind the Walls

Brickaveli urges la raza to prepare, unite and protect every life during disasters—including neighbors, elders and those behind prison walls. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a disaster-preparedness meeting, …

Loke G and Brickaveli Voice the Unheard: Radio and Community Could Be Houston’s Greatest Lifelines During Disaster

Storm readiness starts before the forecast turns deadly: keep a radio, know 211 and 311, and build a village that protects the vulnerable. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When electricity fails, cellphone towers …

QRS Music Technologies, Inc. Introduces PNOscan Studio to a Much Broader Audience

QRS Music Technologies Introduces PNOscan Studio 4 Recording, Practicing, Silent Practice, and Performance Tools for the acoustic piano. SENECA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Research continues to show that learning to play the …

NIL Star Crowns Bella Calvanese First-Ever Champion as Inaugural Competition Reaches More Than 50 Million People

Sacred Heart University women's lacrosse student-athlete earns the $10,000 grand prize after receiving more than 475,000 votes FAIRFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After generating millions of fan votes throughout its …

FAIM Unveils FAIM Ink: The World’s First Truly Personalized, Blockchain-Verified Digital Autograph Platform

Fans Can Now Get Their Own Photos Signed by Celebrities; Icons Gain New Revenue Stream with Limited-Edition Digital Collectibles NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FAIM, the premier commerce platform bridging fans and …

Melba Moore Reveals Her New Single 'Love Wins Every Time'

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tony Award winner, four-time Grammy nominee and legendary R&B hit maker Melba Moore unveils a new single, "Love Wins Every Time." Available on July 24th, 2026, to all …

Chad Stoner Brings Soulful Sounds to Music at Miller Park 'To Make Them Ache'

OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chad Stoner Band will make its Music at Miller Park debut for the final concert of the series on Saturday, August 8. Presented by Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa), in partnership with …

Janet Walker, in Commemoration of Social Wellness Month, Details Her Personal Story of Survival in 'Unholy Alliances'

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janet Walker, author, screenwriter, and publisher of Haute-Lifestyle.com, in commemoration of Social Wellness Month, details her survival story in the nonfiction narrative …

BILLBOARD RECORDING ARTIST ASHLEY PAUL RELEASES NEW SINGLE 'I JUST HAD TO FALL,' VIA DAUMAN/UNIVERSAL

Now available "I Just Had To Fall" marks Ashley Paul's move into jazz and adult contemporary ahead of her 54 Below performance in New York. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Billboard recording …

Hollywood Independent Music Awards 2026 Nominations & Highlights

HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hollywood Independent Music Awards (HIMA) announced the official list of 2026 Nominations. The annual awards gala will take place Thursday, July 30, at the historic Avalon Hollywood in …

Farrah Mechael Unveils 'Raindrops,' a Cinematic Pop Album Exploring Love, Loss, Faith, and Hope

Following widespread international media coverage and recent Ambassador for Peace recognition, Farrah Mechael releases her most personal project to date. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recording artist Farrah …

'Ooh Baby Baby' Delivers A Preview of Lisa Coppola's Upcoming Album, 'Showing Up As Myself', Due August 8, 2026

'Showing Up As Myself' Was Produced by Three-Time Grammy® Award Winner, Lonnie Park. SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Any Other Name Music announces the release of Lisa Coppola's newest single …