Music
Known as a giant of punk and experimental rock music from the 1980s to the present day, Albini produced and engineered records for Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and others.
May 8, 2024
The musician and engineer famed for his collaborations with Nirvana and the Pixies died Tuesday at age 61. Hear some of his most important work.
May 9, 2024
Pop & Hiss
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June 8, 2010
Entertainment & Arts
The sounds of everybody from Duke Ellington to Jelly Roll Morton to obscure surfer dudes are preserved at a Library of Congress facility in Virginia. Access is limited, but that is about to change.
March 15, 2014
‘Selling Sounds’ explores commercialism’s influence on the music we listen to
Sept. 20, 2009
Steve Albini is a true believer.
Jan. 29, 2001
Pop music: Les Brown and His Band of Renown will celebrate their 60th anniversary Friday at the Palladium.
May 9, 1996
World & Nation
Library of Congress builds the record collection of the century
May 8, 2011
The treasures in UCSB’s Cylinder Audio Archive include recordings of string quartets, spirituals, whistling songs, sermons and politicians who might have been startled to hear the sound of their own voices.
Nov. 12, 2020
Travel & Experiences
10am Movies Disney’s Wahoo Wagon pulls into town and parks on the El Capitan’s stage beginning this weekend.
Jan. 25, 2001