Big Black

Indie Rock Noise Punk Remembrance Rock 

Choose Your Steve Albini

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Raymond Cummings 0 Comments Big Black, Bob Weston, Budd, Bulldozer, Chicago, Rapeman, RIP, Scratch Acid, Shellac, Steve Albini, The Jesus Lizard, Todd Trainer, Touch and Go Records, Two Nuns and a Pack Mule

The late Chicago-based engineer played guitar and sang for three primary bands: Big Black, Rapeman and Shellac

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Alternative Rock Noise Post-Hardcore Post-Punk Remembrance Rock 

Steve Albini Gone at 61

May 8, 2024May 14, 2024 Ron Hart 0 Comments Big Black, Nirvana, RIP, Shellac, Steve Albini, The Breeders

The legendary audio engineer suffered a fatal heart attack

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Post-Hardcore Post-Punk 

WATCH: “Better Than Me” by Touched By Ghoul

January 26, 2022 Ron Hart 1 Comment Better Than Me, Big Black, Chicago, Electrical Audio, Premiere, Steve Albini, Touched By Ghoul, Video

The savage heart of Sonic Chicago is alive and well in the music of this cacophonous quartet

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Post-Punk 

Dave Riley, Bassist of Big Black, Has Died

December 25, 2019March 24, 2022 Ken Kurson 0 Comments Big Black, carcinoma, Chris Bjorklund, Dave Riley, Don Hedeker, Material Issue, Mike Zelenko, Naked Raygun, Racer-X, Rachel Brown, Santiago Durango, Steve Albini

Versatile musician succumbs to cancer at 59

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Post-Hardcore Post-Punk 

Snap, Crackle, Punk: At Action Park, Shellac’s debut LP, turns 25

October 30, 2019June 29, 2023 Raymond Cummings 0 Comments 1994, At Action Park, Big Black, Bob Weston, Brick Layer Cake, Rapeman, Rifle Sport, Shellac, Steve Albini, Todd Trainer, Touch & Go, Volcano Suns

In 1994, Steve Albini’s post Big Black/Rapeman power trio burned through our speakers like thighs against the concrete of a hot Alpine Slide ride

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Punk 

Unpacking Big Black in the Age of #MeToo

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 Cole Hill 0 Comments Big Black, Bob Weston, Noise, Steve Albini, Touch and Go Records

Can One of Noise Rock’s Nastiest Albums Save Us From Ourselves?

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Punk Rock 

Steve Albini Wins World Series of Poker

June 21, 2018July 13, 2023 Ron Hart 1 Comment Big Black, Nirvana, Shellac, Steve Albini, WSOP

Legendary producer secured coveted gold bracelet and $106,000 purse at Vegas event

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