Kurt Cobain | Songwriting Magazine

The legend of the 27 Club

April 8, 2018 in Features

In reviewing a recent documentary film about the famous musicians who died aged 27, Fern Dunn explores the tragic phenomenon… Tags: 27 Club, 27 Gone Too Soon, Amy Winehouse, Barney Hoskins, Brian Jones., Gary Numan, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Lesley-Ann Jones, Simon Napier-Bell

Kim Gordon recalls impact of ‘Nevermind’

September 23, 2016 in News

25 years on from the release of Nirvana’s groundbreaking album, alt-rock icon Kim Gordon discusses the factors behind it’s success… Tags: Bush, Dangerous, Dinosaur Jr, Kim Gordon, Kurt Cobain, Lollapalooza, Michael Jackson, Neil Young, Nevermind, Sonic Youth

The Week In Review (12-18 Sep)

September 18, 2016 in News

We round-up the last week in music, including news you might’ve missed, our #SongOfTheDay playlist and Classic Of The Week… Tags: Alexander Jean, All That Ever Mattered, Angela, Anita, Bad Blood, Bastille, Black Car, Chaka Khan, Christina Aguilera, Come On, David Teie, Doug E Fresh, Fred Abbott, Funny How Good It Feels, I May Not Be An Angel, Kurt Cobain, Leon Else, Live At The Hollywood Bowl, Mavrick, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Nirvana, Oasis, Oasis In Their Own Words, Primal Scream, Ramiro Saavedra, Shop Assistants, Skeleton Treee, So Bad, Stevie Wonder, Supersonic, The Beatles, The Lumineers, The Mutter Slater Band, The Weight, White Lies, Wild World, Will Anything Happen

‘Cut The Body Loose’ by Astronautalis (Album)

May 17, 2016 in Music

Hip hop is given the punk treatment, as Astronautalis proves why it is one of the world’s most diverse genres… Tags: Astroid Boys, Astronautalis, Cut The Body Loose, Eminem, grunge, hip-hop, Kurt Cobain, punk, The Mouse Outfit

Kurt Cobain’s guitar from Nirvana’s last tour up for auction

April 18, 2016 in News

Black-and-white Fender Stratocaster used by the Nirvana frontman as part of the cathartic and destructive close to the band’s performances… Tags: Fender, In Utero, James Vincent, Jim Vincent, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Stratocaster

Kurt Cobain ‘solo album’ due this November

August 12, 2015 in News

Following the release of release of the documentary ‘Montage Of Heck’, a Kurt Cobain ‘solo album’ is due this November… Tags: Brett Morgen, Kurt Cobain, Montage Of Heck, Nirvana

Kurt Cobain solo recordings to be released this summer

May 2, 2015 in News

‘Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck’ director says that Cobain’s solo recordings from the film are to be released this summer… Tags: Brett Morgen, Kurt Cobain, Montage Of Heck, Nirvana, The Beatles

Unheard Kurt Cobain song to feature on ‘Montage Of Heck’ soundtrack

March 10, 2015 in News

A never before released Kurt Cobain song will feature on the soundtrack of the upcoming film of the Nirvana frontman… Tags: Brett Morgen, Kurt Cobain, Montage Of Heck, Nirvana

First official image of Kurt Cobain film is released

January 24, 2015 in News

The first official image taken from the Brett Morgan directed Kurt Cobain film ‘Cobain: Montage of Heck’ has been released… Tags: Brett Morgen, Cobain: Montage of Heck, Crossfire Hurricane, Francis Bean Cobain, Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Sundance Film Festival

Interview: Justin Townes Earle

December 11, 2014 in Features, Interviews

The country artist talks about his seventh album and how we still shouldn’t expect to hear happiness in his music… Tags: AC/DC, Justin Townes Earle, Kurt Cobain, Lead Belly, Lucinda Williams, Nashville, Nirvana, Steve Earle, Tootsie's, Woody Guthrie