Plot twist: Showbox owner sues Seattle
September 8th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
There’s been a lot of talk about the Showbox in Seattle this summer, as a Vancouver-based developer announced its intent
Browsing the "Grunge" Tag
Seattle’s Showbox in danger of being demolished —UPDATED
August 13th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Great news, everyone! On Monday night, the Seattle City Council voted to extend the historic district protections near Pike Place
A very good point: It’s time for grunge to die
April 16th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Before 1991, the world of alt-rock was a rich and diverse place. The number of sounds, textures, scenes, and genres
The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 813: The 90s, Part 3: Grunge
February 23rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Up until the 1990s, the second of the rock universe known as “alternative” was all over the place. There wasn’t
If You’re into Grunge, Kill Some Time with This VH1 Documentary
October 13th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Grunge has proven to be the most long-lasting of all the music that came out during the Alternative 90s. More
Looking Chris Cornell, 20 Years After the Grunge Doc Hype
October 10th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Back in 1996, documentary film director Doug Pray took a deep dive into the Seattle grunge scene to explore why grunge
52 Albums That Changed My Life (and Other Exaggerations), Chapter 41: Jar of Flies
October 8th, 2017 | by Brent Chittenden
This album is a little bit of a cheat because it’s actually an EP but bear with me as I
52 Albums That Changed My Life (and Other Exaggerations), Chapter 40: Vs.
October 1st, 2017 | by Brent Chittenden
Given the time period of my musical awakening, it’s probably not surprising to see certain bands and albums show up
Grunge: The Musical. No, Really
July 8th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Imagine for a moment it’s the summer of 1992. Lollapalooza is roaring across North America featuring both Pearl Jam and
Chris Cornell and Growing Up in the Shadow of the 90s
May 23rd, 2017 | by Amber Healy
It took me a few days to wrap my head around the death of Chris Cornell last Thursday. This is
I’m Trying to Imagine Eddie Vedder’s Headspace Right Now.
May 21st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
First, it was Kurt, dead of a shotgun blast to the head. Then it was Layne Staley, who turned into
A Round-up of News on the Death of Chris Cornell
May 19th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
People are still trying to process the sudden and apparently self-inflicted death of Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell. Here’s a summary
Random Music News for Saturday, March 18, 2017
March 18th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
American Express was founded on this day 1850. Which reminds me: I’ve got a bill to pay. And now, the
Random Music News for Monday, February 20, 2017
February 20th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Are you enjoying a statutory holiday today? Nice little February break, innit? Holiday or no, there’s still music news to
Random Music News for Saturday, January 28, 2017
January 28th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
The Great Lakes Blizzard happened on this day in 1977–40 years ago–which saw Buffalo and the surrounding area hit with
Random Music News for Friday, September 30, 2016
September 30th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Anyone know of any radio stations that have flipped to all-Christmas music yet? There’s gotta be a couple already. In
Hey, Grunge Kids: Temple of the Dog is Streaming an Unreleased Song
September 19th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Those who are aware of the history of grunge know all about Temple of the Dog, the retroactively designated supergroup
Random Music News for Thursday, July 21, 2016
July 21st, 2016 | by Alan Cross
The American space shuttle program ended five years ago today. Not much has happened with NASA manned space flight since
Grunge Fans Rejoice! Temple of the Dog Is Reuniting!
July 20th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
When Mother Love Bone’s Andrew Wood died of an overdose in 1990, some of his Seattle friends–plus some kid from
Random Music News for Monday, July 11, 2016
July 11th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
I saw my first back-to-school flyer over the weekend. Too soon. Waaaaay too soon. And now, the music news. Aerosmith’s
Is EDM Headed for Its “Grunge Moment?
December 7th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
This year’s most interesting electronic music wasn’t interested in playing nice. It was abrasive in spots and unwieldy in others;
The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 736: Chris Cornell’s 6 Degrees of Separation
November 27th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
That’s a misleading title, if I’m honest. When I started writing the program, the goal was to explain Big Bang
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