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What Genre Were Nirvana? A Definite Answer
Nirvana fall primarily into the grunge genre, which itself is a subgenre of alternative rock. They don’t just fall into the genre they are essentially the figurehead of it. They do however have other influences that include punk rock, metal,…
The 13 Best Alternative Rock Basslines
We all know that alternative rock has some legendary bassists, so we thought we would look at 13 of the best alternative rock basslines. From the indie rock bass riffs of Andy Rourke to the psychedelic setting of Cam Avery,…
The meaning behind “1979” by The Smashing Pumpkins
“1979” by The Smashing Pumpkins, is a tale of nostalgia, with Billy Corgan taking a melancholic look at his adolescence. It depicts the uncertainty of everything you experience when you are a teenager, but it also embodies the carefree attitude…
A look at Kurt Cobain’s Moserites
Did Kurt Cobain play a Moserite? Yes, he did. Kurt owned two real Moserite guitars during his life, one was a Moserite Gospel Mark IV, while the other was a Mark V. The Mark IV was only owned by Kurt…
13 of the best 90s alternative songs
The 90s saw the ascension of alternative rock, so it’s only right we look at some of the most iconic 90s alternative songs. From Nirvana to The Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day to R.E.M, the 1990s were stacked with a plethora…
The 7 iconic guitars of Kurt Cobain
Almost all of Kurt Cobain’s guitars have become iconic. This is because of the artist’s now legendary status. This has meant that as time has passed since Kurt Cobain’s untimely death, his guitars have become more and more sought-after. Everyone…
