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Steve Albini poses for a portrait in his studio Thursday, July 24, 2014 in Chicago

The world of music pays tribute to Steve Albini

By Fraser Lewry published

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

Bands & Artists
10 punk and alt. rock albums not on Spotify

10 brilliant punk and alt. rock albums that you won't find on Spotify

By Paul Brannigan published

Spotify may be a convenient way to listen to music, but there are tons of fabulous albums missing from the platform

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essential Touch and Go

A beginner's guide to Touch and Go Records

By David McLaughlin published

The story of Chicago's Touch and Go Records in five essential albums

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1980s LA Punks

The 12 heaviest punk albums of all time

By Rich Hobson last updated

The 12 punk records that changed the shape of heavy to come – from Bad Brains and Discharge to Sacrilege and Extreme Noise Terror

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Heck, Him, Letlive., Twisted Sister

10 bands we want to see reunite in 2022

By Rich Hobson published

Everybody loves a comeback - and these are the 10 bands we want to see reunite in 2022

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