Listen: The Muppets cover “Smells Like Teen Spirit”

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
Normally I appreciate everything the Muppets do. I feel that they rarely ever do wrong but unfortunately trying to cover Nirvana is where they fall a bit short.

Down below, via Stereogum, you'll hear Beaker, Sam the Eagle, Dr. Teeth and other Muppets performing an acapella version of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit". I'm hoping that if this rendition of the grunge classic… Read More

RiO!B presents Pro/Con: Nirvana

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

What happens when we take someone who has never heard a rock band before and play their music for them for the first time? This is the brand new segment on the RiO!B called Pro/Con. Up top, my mother listens to Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" for the first time and offers up her review.
What bands should we profile next on Pro/Con? Let us know! Read More

Listen: Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Butch Vig talk Nevermind with Jon Stewart

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

The 20th anniversary of Nevermind is a monumental occasion. It's the album that made everyone know who Nirvana was, the album that many feel changed the landscape of rock music and, for some, the album that got people into rock music.
Even though Kurt Cobain is no longer here, former bassist Krist Novocelic, former drummer/Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and Nevermind producer Butch Vig sat down to reminisce about the making of the… Read More

RiO!B episode – September 20, 2011

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Lou Reed and Metallica - "The View"
Radiohead playing NYC shows
Unreleased Nirvana tracks
The… Read More

Stream: Three unreleased tracks from Nirvana

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

The 20th anniversary deluxe edition of Nirvana's Nevermind is in stores on September 27th. So, since this is a landmark occasion, you can check out three previously unreleased tracks from the band that appear on the deluxe edition. Head over to 107.7 The End's website to listen to different versions of "Breed," "On A Plain" and "Smells Like… Read More

RiO!B episode – August 25, 2011

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Slipknot planning U.S. tour
Alice Cooper & Ke$ha - "What Baby Wants"
Ministry reuniting & releasing new album
The Devil Wears Prada - "Mammoth"
We… Read More

RiO!B episode – July 19, 2011

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

RHCP - "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie"
Blink-182 - "Up All Night"
Black Keys done with new album
New… Read More

RiO!B episode – June 28, 2011

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Nevermind turns 20 years old
Glastonbury performances
Radiohead's Glasto performance
New Coldplay Songs… Read More

Nirvana’s Nevermind to be re-issued in September

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

One of the greatest albums of all time, Nevermind, is getting the re-issue treatment. Nirvana's landmark album turns 20 in September so on September 19th, the album will be re-released as a 4 CD/1 DVD set. Spin.com reports that it will feature the original album along with b-sides, rarities, demos and unreleased recordings. The DVD holds a previously unreleased concert in its… Read More

Listen: Pretty Lights mashes up Radiohead, Nirvana and Nine Inch Nails

Friday, June 10th, 2011

Being that it's Friday and the weekend is pretty much here, why not kick things off with a kick ass remix of some of your favorite bands?
Electronic artist Pretty Lights (aka Derek Smith) has taken on quite a few remixes and put his touch on everything from Kanye West to the theme song from the Chicago Bulls. But now… Read More