The late Steve Albini is getting a street named in his honor in Chicago, Illinois, his longtime home. Thanks to an ordinance passed by Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, the 2600-2700 block of West Belmont Avenue in […]
Steve Albini has been honored with a street in his longtime hometown of Chicago. Thanks to an ordinance passed by Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, the 2600-2700 block of West Belmont Avenue in Avondale, between North Rockwell […]
Joanna Newsom took the stage at Kilby Block Party in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday night for her first performance of 2024. During her set, she honored her frequent collaborator and “hilarious, loving, loyal […]
Dave Grohl honored Steve Albini during Foo Fighters’ concert in Charlotte on Thursday night by dedicating the band’s performance of “My Hero” to the In Utero producer. “Tonight I’d like to dedicate this song to […]
Few figures have had as profound of an impact on underground rock as Mr. Steve Albini. Both as a performer and a recording engineer (and producer, though he was less fond of that specific title), […]
Steve Albini stood for a sound. But he also stood for an ethos. Famous among rock fans for his work in the recording studio with the likes of Nirvana and the Pixies — and for […]
Musician Steve Albini fronted the bands Big Black and Shellac and engineered albums for Nirvana, the Pixies and PJ Harvey. He died this week at 61. Share This Article
Steve Albini in his Electrical Audio studios in Chicago in 2023. John Semley/WXPN hide caption toggle caption John Semley/WXPN Steve Albini in his Electrical Audio studios in Chicago in 2023. John Semley/WXPN Steve Albini, renowned […]
“Ugh man, a heartbreaking loss of a legend. Love to his family and innumerable colleagues,” the actor and indie music fan Ejiah Wood shared. “Farewell, Steve Albini.” The Polyvinyl X account shared, “An unfathomable loss, […]
Steve Albini, the legendary record producer and engineer behind Nirvana’s In Utero, Pixies’ Surfer Rosa, and countless other classic alternative rock albums, has died of a heart attack. He was 61 years old. News of […]
Steve Albini has once again emerged victorious at the World Series of Poker, taking home his second gold bracelet after winning the $1,5000 H.O.R.S.E. event on June 18th. The legendary producer and engineer earned $196,089 […]