The Grunge Bible Podcast: Available Now!
We are pleased to announce that The Grunge Bible Podcast with Chris Celona and Ethan Shalaway is available to stream!
New Music from Chris Cornell
On July 20th, Chris Cornell’s estate released new work from Chris’s life. It got me thinking about the unreleased work Chris may have left behind.
I Miss Going To Shows
Unfortunately, it is not safe for us to go to shows this summer. Today, we reflect on what makes a live music show in the summer heat so memorable.
Photo: On August 18, 2018, I stood and gazed up at the iconic Wrigley Field marquee. It was time to see a show.
You Get One Song And One Song Only. What Do You Choose?
When I dive into the catalogs of different groups, I always find myself thinking, “Wow, if only I could hear this song live!” Today on the website, I choose one song to hear live from several different bands.
Why This Song Matters: ‘Light Years’ by Pearl Jam
When suffering comes, our first point of refuge is often music. Today, we look at one song that is particularly poignant when someone leaves our life, ‘Light Years’ by Pearl Jam.
Photo by Chris Cuffaro.
Why This Song Matters: ‘Zero Chance’ by Soundgarden
“Why doesn’t anyone believe in loneliness?”
‘Zero Chance’ has always been a standout track for me. Here, I discuss what it means to me.
Art by Robert Lee Jordan.
What It Feels Like to Discover Music
What does the rush of discovering new music feel like to you? Today, we reflect on the importance of finding something new.
Art by Esmeralda Riglea.
Why This Song Matters: 'Dumb' by Nirvana
Nirvana was such a unique musical ensemble, and Kurt Cobain was such a unique human being. Their work did much to popularize the sound of a generation, with songs like this one painting a picture of life for those who took stock in Nirvana’s music.
Art by Alessia Santangeletta.
Mark Lanegan’s Solo Work Is Important
“I spent my life, tryin' every way to die. Is it my fate to be the last one standin'?”
If there is an artist who has been through more than Mark Lanegan, I have yet to hear of them. I am so thankful that he is still here. Today on the website, I take a look at what Mark’s solo work means to me.
Art by Tim Au-Yeung.