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How to build an artist identity that cuts through the noise
By Andy Price published
Establishing your artist name is more vital than you might think

“Nirvana was an honest expression of not being ashamed to put your angst on the front page”: Run DMC rapper on Kurt Cobain
By Will Simpson published
Like Kurt, Darryl McDaniels has struggled with his mental health

The Mosrite Kurt Cobain used to record most of Nirvana's breakthrough album is the key to his sound
By Rob Laing published
You won't believe how close this sounds – and there's no Fender required

Kurt’s Cologne is a Small Clone clone from PastFX that offers three decades of BBD-driven stereo chorus for Nirvana tones and more
By Jonathan Horsley published
Nevermind the vintage originals. This has switchable '70s, '80s and '90s modes, high and low cut switches, and an eight-way depth rotary dial to offer many variations on the theme

Come As You Are: Novoselic plays with Nirvana tribute act
By Will Simpson published
Krist Novoselic guests with Nirvana tribute act

Nail Kurt Cobain’s sound – Nirvana tone guru Aaron Rash unveils The Utero Sessions IR Pack
By Jonathan Horsley published
After two years of extensive research, YouTuber and Nirvana tone expert Aaron Rash unveils his IR pack so you can nail the In Utero tones without losing your shirt on the vintage market

Joe Preston on Melvins, Thrones, Sunn O))), and his career as the underground’s first-call bassist
By Andrew Daly published
Bass legend Joe Preston breaks cover to reflect on his career with Melvins, High On Fire, Earth and more, and admits that trying to make a living from music was his biggest mistake

“The hi-hat is a truly Satanic instrument, it gets everywhere and there’s nothing you can do about it”: Steve Albini’s Mix with the Master’s recording tutorial is now available to watch for free
By Stuart Williams published
The four-hour-long video gives fascinating insight into Steve Albini's recording and mixing approach

Acclaimed studio engineer and musician Steve Albini has died aged 61
By Rob Laing published
The Shellac guitarist and vocalist recorded bands including Nirvana, Sonic Youth, PJ Harvey and Manic Street Preachers

Steve Albini on why Kurt Cobain's touring amp setup failed to impress in the studio for In Utero
By Rob Laing published
Amps, mics and the pedal on Heart-Shaped Box that nearly caused a rift between Cobain and Krist Novoselic – "He really thought Kurt was trying to sabotage the song"
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