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“I imagine there’s more unlistened to copies of Killtaker than any other Fugazi album.” Nirvana may have brought 'alternative rock' to the masses, but for Fugazi, America's greatest punk band, the fall-out proved to be “a real nightmare”

Released on June 30, 1993, Fugazi's In On The Killtaker may have been the Washington DC quartet's best-selling record, but it emerged at a time when the alt. rock 'revolution' was proving to be a "headache" for Ian MacKaye and co.

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The Breeders review – effortless pop gems from the grunge era

Undimmed by the decades, the Deal sisters mark the 30th anniversary of their classic album Last Splash with a masterclass in off-kilter melody

The Guardian - UK

“He used little gear, took a low fee, and let the band and their music do the talking - and if he could do it all in one take, so much the better”: The genius of 'anti-producer' Steve Albini

This month in our Pioneers series, we explore the influence of an engineer whose uncompromising approach helped to shape the sound of albums from Nirvana, Pixies and PJ Harvey

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“Steve should have been here for this festival, and it would be nice if you all think of him”: Pulp and PJ Harvey pay tribute to Steve Albini at Primavera Sound

The Spanish festival also named a stage after the late producer and noise rock provocateur

Louder

“A diabolically overdriven outburst of riffing… there can be no more fitting sendoff to this uncompromising sonic innovator”: May 2024 Guitar World editors’ picks

From acoustic wizards to bedroom pop mainstays, prog-metal masters and fallen heroes – here are our standout guitar tracks from the past 31 days

Guitar World

“The hi-hat is a truly Satanic instrument, it gets everywhere and there’s nothing you can do about it”: Steve Albini’s Mix with the Master’s recording tutorial is now available to watch for free

The four-hour-long video gives fascinating insight into Steve Albini's recording and mixing approach

MusicRadar

“The most bittersweet listening experience of the year cuts close to the bone.” Shellac's To All Trains is Steve Albini's epitaph, and it's as thrillingly intense, darkly amusing and pleasingly unsentimental as expected

To All Trains, Shellac's first album in 10 years, is a worthy tribute to the force-of-nature that was Steve Albini

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Afternoon Update: David McBride jailed; university wants protest camp dismantled; and orcas sink a yacht

Former army lawyer sentenced for stealing and leaking Afghanistan war documents

The Guardian - AU

“I had a strong connection with Steve. He was so passionate and knowledgable, really dedicated to the cause.” Jimmy Page pays his respects to Steve Albini, saluting his work on the Walking Into Clarksdale album

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page salutes the late Steve Albini, who died last week

Louder

‘He’d offset the intensity by setting his feet on fire’: PJ Harvey, Mogwai and more on Steve Albini

Artists from the Wedding Present to Sunn O))) and Jon Spencer recall a kind yet acerbic genius who was a true champion of artists’ intentions – and a fiend for chocolate Hobnobs

The Guardian - UK

Warren Ellis on Steve Albini, Mad Max and the best sandwich: ‘Whipped cream and banana on white bread’

Asked 10 random questions, the Dirty Three musician talks about watching bad TV with Marianne Faithfull, cleaning toilets and the best advice Albini gave him

The Guardian - AU

Will Oldham on Steve Albini: ‘He elevated the quality of the human experience’

The artist known as Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy met the late musician as a 15-year-old fan, and became a creative partner and friend. He explains why Albini’s idealism is more needed than ever

The Guardian - UK

Five Great Reads: Four Weddings and a Funeral, Mama Cass, and why climate scientists are terrified

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - AU

Steve Albini obituary

Frontman for ‘noise rock’ bands Big Black and Shellac acclaimed for his production of albums by Nirvana, Pixies and PJ Harvey

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"Despite recording some truly iconic albums that became a huge part of pop culture history, he always felt like one of us": Five seminal records Steve Albini worked on

A sound engineer and Albini fan honours an inspiration

Louder

“He was always right, even when he was wrong.” Thurston Moore and PJ Harvey share memories of their friend Steve Albini

Thurston Moore and PJ Harvey add to the wealth of tributes saluting the life and legacy of the late Steve Albini

Guitar World

“I note the passing of old friend Steve Albini – certainly gone too soon”: Lee Ranaldo remembers the time Steve Albini made Sonic Youth a guitar with 16 high E-strings –and an inlaid appendage

The alt rock icon has recalled the producer and guitarist’s ultimate in-joke custom guitar build

The Guardian - UK

From Big Black’s noise to Joanna Newsom’s hush: 10 of Steve Albini’s greatest recordings

Whether as an artist or working behind the mixing desk, from major-label megastars to drone-metal auteurs, here’s a selection of the late musician’s greatest work

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"The world will miss his uncompromising stance on art and commerce": The world of music pays tribute to Steve Albini

The Shellac frontman and much-loved recording engineer has died at the age of 61

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Legendary Producer Steve Albini Dies At 61

Remembering Steve Albini, the influential producer and musician who left an indelible mark on alternative rock music.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: budget predicted to leave households better off, US threatens to pause Israel arms supply, rock legend Steve Albini dies

Sneak preview suggests many will be better off but no sign of increase of jobseeker; survey links mental health issues to childhood abuse

MusicRadar

Classic Interview: Steve Albini – "A lot of people in my position are opposed to the home-recording of music. They feel like it cheapens what happens in the studio, but I disagree"

Acclaimed studio engineer and musician Steve Albini has died aged 61

MusicRadar

Acclaimed studio engineer and musician Steve Albini has died aged 61

The Shellac guitarist and vocalist recorded bands including Nirvana, Sonic Youth, PJ Harvey and Manic Street Preachers

Metal Hammer

Shellac frontman and legendary alt. rock engineer Steve Albini dead at 61

Shellac vocalist/guitarist Steve Albini, who engineered classic albums by Nirvana, PJ Harvey, Pixies and more, has died at his Chicago recording studio

Guitar World

“Musician, studio engineer and the mastermind behind some of rock's greatest albums”: Steve Albini, punk guitar icon and producer for Nirvana, Pixies, dies at 61

Guitarist and frontman for hard-edged alt-rock titans Big Black and Shellac, Albini was also a famed producer, most famously manning the boards for Nirvana's In Utero

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