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Nirvana (Band)

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2012

    Take Cover: The Necronauts Cover Nirvana

    This month's Cover the Crescent is drug-themed thanks to 4-20. The Love Me Nots are covering The Doors (check out their version of "Soul Kitchen" here) and The Necronauts decided to take on Nirvana. "I've known these guys [The Necronauts] for a while, and I think that's one of the first bands we t ... More >>

  • Music

    April 5, 2012

    A Whirlwind Year Leaves Portugal. The Man's Frontman Stress-free

    This month's Cover the Crescent is drug-themed thanks to 4-20. The Love Me Nots are covering The Doors (check out their version of "Soul Kitchen" here) and The Necronauts decided to take on Nirvana. "I've known these guys [The Necronauts] for a while, and I think that's one of the first bands we t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2011

    Top 5 Shows to Catch This Weekend: Bob Seger, Packrat, Blues Christmas Eve, Z-Trip, Valley Fever (And Jimmy Eat Word)

    ​You excited to see hometown heroes Jimmy Eat World on the night before the night before Christmas?Well you better have grabbed tickets quick, because the Wooden Blue Records Reunion Show, featuring a classic Phoenix lineup of Haskel, Aquanaut Drinks Coffee, Halema'uma'a, and Jimmy Eat World, is o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2011

    Six Used and Re-Used Band Names, Inspired by The Sounds

    The Sounds. With an "S."​In the world of rock n' roll, there's plenty of room for creativity. There's also a huge emphasis on respecting the "classics," which in turn leads to confusion. Plenty of different, unique bands take on the same names, leading to perplexing Google searches and sometimes, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2011

    Sebastien Millon, What Are You Listening To?

    Sebastien Millon Sebastien Millon You can check out the local artist and fashion designer's work here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? NPR. I love keeping up on the news, but they also have so many great stories on culture, in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2011

    Top Five Concerts For This Weekend: Decapitated, Garage Shock, Bleached, Desert Dementia, and Liam Finn

    ​This weekend is looking pretty packed. In addition to the New Times Best of Phoenix A'Fare, there's a ton happening around the Valley, including shows from Tim Minchin, the Red Light Disco party, Avenged Sevenfold, New Found Glory, Star Slinger, Wayne Static, and more. Oh, and that giant music fe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2011

    Lindsay Cates (Stinkweeds) on Span Phly, Labor Party, and Otro Mundo

    ​Welcome to the latest installment of our weekly feature, Sound Off, where Jason P. Woodbury is joined by a different guest each week to listen to and discuss three tracks from local Phoenix artists. If you would like your songs to be considered for future Sound Off columns, please email music ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2011

    The Weekend at Rhythm Room, 9/20/11

    The Weekend​"Wait...you know it's The Weekend, right? Not The Weeknd." I had a couple people let me know, just to be sure. See, The Weeknd -- the project name of Canadian soul singer Abel Tesfaye -- has a plenty of hype, and the potential to bring elements of dubstep and chillwave into the mainst ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2011

    The Kooks Attribute Inspiration for New Album to Cocaine Use

    ​The Kooks' frontman Luke Pritchard has revealed that at least a portion of the band's upcoming third album, Junk of the Heart, was inspired by cocaine use, according to NME."I was getting a bit rampant generally," Pritchard told the Daily Star in a recent interview. "I slowly realized I was going ... More >>

  • Music

    July 14, 2011

    Ben Folds Is No Misogynist

    ​The Kooks' frontman Luke Pritchard has revealed that at least a portion of the band's upcoming third album, Junk of the Heart, was inspired by cocaine use, according to NME."I was getting a bit rampant generally," Pritchard told the Daily Star in a recent interview. "I slowly realized I was going ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2011

    Abstinence, French Quarter, Tacocat, and Forever at YOBS, 6-27-11

    Taco Cat​ Abstinence, French Quarter, Tacocat, and ForeverYOBS in TempeMonday, June 27The cops who patrol the Farmer neighborhood handing out noise violations can rest a little easier at their posts. Last night, YOBS, a.k.a. Ye Olde Bike Saviours, a.k.a. Tempe's noisiest punk rock house venue/art ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2011

    Foo Fighters Bring the Battle to US Airways Center in October

    Foo Fighters​Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you? I hope not, but just in case someone is, there's good news on the horizon. Just after 7 a.m. this morning, X 103.9 announced The Foo Fighters are coming to town, on October 16 at US Airways Center. I can't really ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2011

    Six Degrees of The Elected

    Blake Sennett of The Elected: Somehow connected to Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, and Bright Eyes.​The 1993 film Six Degrees of Separation, about how everybody is ultimately connected to everybody else through somebody else, has spawned some spin-offs -- most notably, the game "Six Degrees of Kevin ... More >>

  • Music

    June 9, 2011

    "Weird Al" Yankovic @ Wild Horse Pass Casino

    Blake Sennett of The Elected: Somehow connected to Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, and Bright Eyes.​The 1993 film Six Degrees of Separation, about how everybody is ultimately connected to everybody else through somebody else, has spawned some spin-offs -- most notably, the game "Six Degrees of Kevin ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 26, 2011

    Manchester Orchestra

    Blake Sennett of The Elected: Somehow connected to Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, and Bright Eyes.​The 1993 film Six Degrees of Separation, about how everybody is ultimately connected to everybody else through somebody else, has spawned some spin-offs -- most notably, the game "Six Degrees of Kevin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2011

    The Voice: Reality TV's Best Singing Competition Yet

    NBC​NBC aired the premiere of The Voice on Tuesday night, and it sure was both honest and intriguing.The Voice, which is hosted by former TRL dreamboat Carson Daly, involves four judges: Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, and Blake Shelton. The judges, who serve as ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 31, 2011

    Four Year Strong

    NBC​NBC aired the premiere of The Voice on Tuesday night, and it sure was both honest and intriguing.The Voice, which is hosted by former TRL dreamboat Carson Daly, involves four judges: Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, and Blake Shelton. The judges, who serve as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2011

    Christopher O'Riley on Ultimatums from Nuns, NPR, and the New Radiohead Album

    ​ Christopher O'Riley is a classical musician who creates piano arrangements of modern rock songs. He has released tributes to Nick Drake, Elliott Smith, and two Radiohead albums. His latest album, Out of my Hands, features the versions of songs by Nirvana, Portishead, Tears for Fears, The Sm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2011

    Nirvana - Polly (Remix)

    ​Song: Nirvana, "Polly" (Remix)Context: This one goes out to "Big" Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Congrats on making it to the Super Bowl, guys... Nothing makes the rubes in Pittsburgh forget sexual assault allegations like a few big wins. Nirvana-polly by breakbeatfunk

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2011

    Best Coast at Clubhouse Music Venue Last Night

    Shawn AndersonBest Coast singer Bethany Cosentino on stage at Clubhouse Music Venue on January 22, 2011.​You know what record is severely -- "criminally," one might say if they were given to old timey rock writer sayings -- underrated? Hole's Live Through This. Some (a lot? a bit? -- I'm not exact ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2011

    Dick Dale Offering Group Guitar Lesson in Phoenix for Only $125

    Dick Dale and his boy Jimmy.​Dick Dale is the King of the Surf Guitar. Actually, the Boston kid turned OC beach bum pretty much invented the guitar sound associated with everyone from Brian Wilson to Wavves.So it makes sense that Phoenix's Musical Instrument Museum is super stoked about his Januar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2010

    DJ Rolemodel Talks Roy Orbison, Pussycat Lounge, Kanye West, Little Boots, and More

    DJ Rolemodel​Name: Randell Carlton Green AKA: DJ Rolemodel Current club nights: Tuesdays at ACME, Fridays at Smashboxx, Saturdays at American Junkie. Genres spun: You name it and I have it. Origin story: Started off as a radio DJ while in college. I was actually fired for playing "Rape Me" by ... More >>

  • Music

    October 14, 2010

    Phoenix's Gomi Are Bringing Grunge Back from the Dead

    DJ Rolemodel​Name: Randell Carlton Green AKA: DJ Rolemodel Current club nights: Tuesdays at ACME, Fridays at Smashboxx, Saturdays at American Junkie. Genres spun: You name it and I have it. Origin story: Started off as a radio DJ while in college. I was actually fired for playing "Rape Me" by ... More >>

  • Music

    August 26, 2010

    Slayer/Megadeth

    DJ Rolemodel​Name: Randell Carlton Green AKA: DJ Rolemodel Current club nights: Tuesdays at ACME, Fridays at Smashboxx, Saturdays at American Junkie. Genres spun: You name it and I have it. Origin story: Started off as a radio DJ while in college. I was actually fired for playing "Rape Me" by ... More >>

  • Music

    August 12, 2010

    Long Live Weird Al

    DJ Rolemodel​Name: Randell Carlton Green AKA: DJ Rolemodel Current club nights: Tuesdays at ACME, Fridays at Smashboxx, Saturdays at American Junkie. Genres spun: You name it and I have it. Origin story: Started off as a radio DJ while in college. I was actually fired for playing "Rape Me" by ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 27, 2010

    Melvins

    DJ Rolemodel​Name: Randell Carlton Green AKA: DJ Rolemodel Current club nights: Tuesdays at ACME, Fridays at Smashboxx, Saturdays at American Junkie. Genres spun: You name it and I have it. Origin story: Started off as a radio DJ while in college. I was actually fired for playing "Rape Me" by ... More >>

  • Music

    May 27, 2010

    Melvins

    DJ Rolemodel​Name: Randell Carlton Green AKA: DJ Rolemodel Current club nights: Tuesdays at ACME, Fridays at Smashboxx, Saturdays at American Junkie. Genres spun: You name it and I have it. Origin story: Started off as a radio DJ while in college. I was actually fired for playing "Rape Me" by ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2010

    Top 10 Rock Documentaries: Anvil, Nirvana, Daniel Johnston, Wilco, and More (With Video!)

    Anvil​This Friday the summer movie blockbuster season kicks into full swing with the release of Iron Man 2. Yes, there will be plenty of explosions, CGI special effects, sequels and remakes to last eager movie goers for the next few months.But just in case you want to skip the long lines, expensi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2009

    What's Selling: Zia Records Tempe

    ​College kids and Mill Avenue nutters flock to Zia Tempe for their bountiful, jam-packed selection. They had a big week with Wale topping out their charts, and Nirvana snagging two seats in the top 10. Here's what has their customers are going gaga.1. Wale - Attention Deficit2. Slayer - World Pain ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 24, 2009

    The Awakened Ones

    Peoria shindig features 33 straight hours of EDM and enlightenment

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2009

    Concert Review: Meat Puppets and Dead Confederate at Marquee Theatre

    ​At first blush, The Meat Puppets and Dead Confederate, who joined forces for a show at a half-full Marquee Theatre last night, don't seem to have much in common. Originating two decades and 2,000 miles apart the two twangy alt-rock bands acts do have some small musical similarities, but even m ... More >>

  • Music

    September 10, 2009

    Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine

    ​At first blush, The Meat Puppets and Dead Confederate, who joined forces for a show at a half-full Marquee Theatre last night, don't seem to have much in common. Originating two decades and 2,000 miles apart the two twangy alt-rock bands acts do have some small musical similarities, but even m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2009

    Dookie and the Peak of Profitable Cheap Plastic, Not Music or Culture

    One of the things I like most about New Times Music Editor Martin Cizmar is disagreeing with him. We've had some fun arguments and discussions on music, culture, the role of the press and even Eazy E. Which is why I felt compelled to write this post completely and unequivocally disagreeing with his ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 23, 2009

    Rolling Stoners

    Bone Thugs, Cypress Hill alums offer toke-friendly grooves

  • Blogs

    July 17, 2009

    Brew Review: Dogfish Head's Sah'tea

    A few weeks ago I had the great pleasure of attending the Draft Magazine Microbrew Festival at Turf Paradise. It was a fairly great time marred by one great disappointment. I ran into Louis Dolgoff, Arizona's Dogfish Head sales manager who explained to me that he was in possession of Sah'tea, a ne ... More >>

  • Music

    July 16, 2009

    Skeletonwitch

    A few weeks ago I had the great pleasure of attending the Draft Magazine Microbrew Festival at Turf Paradise. It was a fairly great time marred by one great disappointment. I ran into Louis Dolgoff, Arizona's Dogfish Head sales manager who explained to me that he was in possession of Sah'tea, a ne ... More >>

  • Music

    June 25, 2009

    A.A. Bondy

    A few weeks ago I had the great pleasure of attending the Draft Magazine Microbrew Festival at Turf Paradise. It was a fairly great time marred by one great disappointment. I ran into Louis Dolgoff, Arizona's Dogfish Head sales manager who explained to me that he was in possession of Sah'tea, a ne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2009

    Scotland May Be Small, But It's Big On Pop Music

    The flag of Scotland What is it about Scotland that makes the country of just more than 5 million people produce far more than its fair share of great pop music artists? Consider the following sample list: Simple Minds, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Big Country, Altered Images, The Bluebells, The Je ... More >>

  • Music

    April 2, 2009

    Fifteen Years After Kurt Cobain’s Death, Would-Be Nirvanas Share His Broken Crown

    The flag of Scotland What is it about Scotland that makes the country of just more than 5 million people produce far more than its fair share of great pop music artists? Consider the following sample list: Simple Minds, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Big Country, Altered Images, The Bluebells, The Je ... More >>

  • Music

    January 22, 2009

    Snot

    The flag of Scotland What is it about Scotland that makes the country of just more than 5 million people produce far more than its fair share of great pop music artists? Consider the following sample list: Simple Minds, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Big Country, Altered Images, The Bluebells, The Je ... More >>

  • Music

    March 6, 2008

    Winger

    The flag of Scotland What is it about Scotland that makes the country of just more than 5 million people produce far more than its fair share of great pop music artists? Consider the following sample list: Simple Minds, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Big Country, Altered Images, The Bluebells, The Je ... More >>

  • Music

    February 28, 2008

    Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl raises the bar on Kurt Cobain

    The flag of Scotland What is it about Scotland that makes the country of just more than 5 million people produce far more than its fair share of great pop music artists? Consider the following sample list: Simple Minds, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Big Country, Altered Images, The Bluebells, The Je ... More >>

  • Music

    November 8, 2007

    Old Crow Medicine Show

    The flag of Scotland What is it about Scotland that makes the country of just more than 5 million people produce far more than its fair share of great pop music artists? Consider the following sample list: Simple Minds, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, Big Country, Altered Images, The Bluebells, The Je ... More >>

  • Music

    November 1, 2007

    Various Artists

    The Heavy Metal Box
    (Rhino)

  • Music

    November 1, 2007

    About a Song

    Cobain doc sets a mix tape mood

  • Calendar

    August 30, 2007

    Smells Like Teenybopper Spirit

    Pop/punk band is naturally deodorized

  • Music

    December 9, 2004

    Nirvana

    With the Lights Out
    (Geffen)

  • Calendar

    September 23, 2004

    All Ideologies

    Come as you are to Krist Novoselic's book signing

  • News

    April 27, 2000

    From Mohawks To Mullets

    Images from 25 years of Phoenix music

  • Music

    March 16, 2000

    Hey, Come On!

    Shunning the mantle of rock 'n' roll saviors, Verbena overcomes internal chaos to prove there's still some life left in three chords and an attitude

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