by KEXP
<p>Kurt Cobain’s influence went beyond just the music he created with Nirvana. He also put the masses on to some of his own favorite artists. One particular document from his journals has been instructive to many fans – his top 50 albums. Each week, The Cobain 50 podcast digs into albums from this famous list and how they may have influenced Cobain and Nirvana. While learning the individual histories of the different albums on the list, we gain new insights into artists on the fringes as well as some of the biggest groups of all time. The podcast takes us through the legacies of acts like Sonic Youth, Pixies, The Breeders, Public Enemy, PJ Harvey, Black Flag, Mazzy Star, The Shaggs, Shonen Knife, and more. Episodes drop weekly starting January 10, 2024.</p>
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April 16, 2025
<p>Janice Headley chats with frontman and co-founder Jad Fair for this in-depth look at the Half Japanese album We Are They Who Ache with Amorous Love. Plus, KEXP presents the world premiere of “Lemonade Sunset,” the first single off the next Half Japanese album coming out this July via Fire Records. </p> <p>Hosts: Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas<br>Written & Produced: Janice Headley<br>Mixed & Mastered: Matt Martin and Roddy Nikpour<br>Special thanks to Isabel Khalili and Larry Mizell Jr. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
April 9, 2025
<p>On this week’s episode of The Cobain 50, Dusty Henry digs deep into the two Butthole Surfers albums from Kurt’s list – Pee Pee The Sailor (also known as their self-titled debut EP) and Locust Abortion Technician. In one of the more expletive ridden artists on the list, we hear about the band’s story from underground legends to surprising mainstream success. Butthole Surfers pushed the envelope from just their name alone through their storied live performances and some of the most fiercely experimental and artistically free music of their era.</p> <p>Hosts: Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas<br>Audio producers: Matt Martin and Roddy Nikpour<br>Podcast manager: Isabel Khalili<br>Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. </p> <p>Support the podcast: <a href="https://www.kexp.org/cobain/">kexp.org/cobain</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
April 2, 2025
<p>In this week’s episode, Dusty Henry digs into one of the more caustic bands on Kurt’s list – Swan’s and their 1984 EP, Young God. The band has one of the more abrasive sounds and stories on the list, making for a release that’s not for the faint of heart but vastly influential on industrial music.</p> <p>Disclaimer: This episode deals with topics including abuse, domestic violence, and rape. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or sexual violence, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) in the United States or seek the corresponding support service in your country.</p> <p>Hosts: Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas<br>Audio producers: Matt Martin and Roddy Nikpour<br>Podcast manager: Isabel Khalili<br>Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. </p> <p>Support the podcast: <a href="https://www.kexp.org/cobain/">kexp.org/cobain</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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