The Cobain 50
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<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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Recent Episodes
May 2, 2025
Come As You Are: A Live Finale Episode
Hosts Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas conclude "The Cobain 50" podcast with a live finale episode, reflecting on Kurt Cobain's musical influence and the series' impact, featuring insights from Luis Carlos Calanca, Lucinha Barbosa, José Bellas, and Jorge Francisco Soto Flores.
April 23, 2025
Daniel Johnston – Yip/Jump Music (1983)
Martin Douglas explores Daniel Johnston's album *Yip/Jump Music*, which gained popularity after Kurt Cobain wore a t-shirt featuring Johnston's *Hi, How Are You* album cover; this is an analysis episode.
April 16, 2025
Half Japanese – We Are They Who Ache with Amorous Love (1990)
<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>
126 total episodes available with 8 transcripts
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- What is The Cobain 50?
<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> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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