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Nirvana
Read more articles about Nirvana, the US rock band founded by lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in 1987
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Despite signing to the ultra-hip Brooklyn-based label Partisan, the introverted band have decided against leaving their hometown of Dundalk
Pillow Queens: ‘When we’re seeing trans friends’ rights being taken we absolutely let the music take a back seat’
Irish band reflects on what makes them different, feeling a ‘new energy’ and how their work has resonated with people
Nirvana’s Nevermind baby has lawsuit dismissed by judge
Spencer Elden, pictured on Nevermind’s cover, claimed Nivana engaged in child sex abuse imagery
I paid €440 for an Oasis ticket in Croke Park, and I’m not even a huge fan
For a teenager in rural Ireland, the things the brothers sang about felt superficial after Kurt Cobain’s anguish. But Oasis, who are about to play at Croke Park, were part of the wave that swept grunge away
Neil Young and Van Morrison at Malahide Castle: Decades on, these voices have never sounded better
Van Morrison makes it funky while Neil Young strides through an inspiring celestial set to fans in Dublin
Róis: ‘Moving away from Ireland shook me. Going away is essential’
The Fermanagh musician on her love-hate affair with trad music, the importance of living abroad for a spell, and why screaming in the car is helpful
Steve Albini, alt-rock musician and producer who worked with Nirvana and Pixies, dies aged 61
Death of music figure from a heart attack at his studio, Electrical Audio, confirmed by staff
Kurt Cobain’s 30th anniversary special music quiz: What is the Nirvana frontman’s middle name?
Test your knowledge on Kurt Cobain, who died on April 5th in 1994, and Nirvana with these 10 questions
Nirvana win lawsuit over Nevermind ‘child pornography’ album cover
Spencer Elden took legal action after appearing as a naked baby on the cover of the classic 1991 album
Nirvana Nevermind baby has ‘child sexual exploitation’ lawsuit dismissed
Spencer Elden appeared as a naked baby on the cover of the classic 1991 album
Nirvana’s Nevermind baby sues over ‘child sexual exploitation’ of naked cover photograph
Spencer Elden claims he has suffered lifelong damage after being used in 1991 album shoot
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