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The Cobain 50
The Cobain 50
KEXP

Kurt Cobain’s influence went beyond just the music he created with Nirvana. He also put the masses on to some of his... more

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Episodes

Daniel Johnston – Yip/Jump Music (1983)

On our penultimate episode—and the final album on Kurt Cobain’s list—Martin Douglas dives into Yip/Jump Music by Daniel Johnston. Johnston rose from... more

23 Apr 2025 · 50 minutes
Half Japanese – We Are They Who Ache with Amorous Love (1990)

Janice Headley chats with frontman and co-founder Jad Fair for this in-depth look at the Half Japanese album We Are They... more

16 Apr 2025 · 45 minutes
Butthole Surfers – Pee Pee the Sailor (1983) and Locust Abortion Technician (1987)

On this week’s episode of The Cobain 50, Dusty Henry digs deep into the two Butthole Surfers albums from Kurt’s... more

09 Apr 2025 · 34 minutes
Swans – Young God (1984)

In this week’s episode, Dusty Henry digs into one of the more caustic bands on Kurt’s list – Swan’s and... more

02 Apr 2025 · 31 minutes
Bonus: Ray Farrell’s Journey Through Indie and Major Labels

This week on The Cobain 50, we share one last bonus episode before we hit the final stretch of albums... more

26 Mar 2025 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Bonus: A Deeper Listen with Matt Cameron

This week on The Cobain 50, we’re taking a quick break from our regularly scheduled programming to share an interview... more

19 Mar 2025 · 42 minutes
The Frogs - It's Only Right and Natural (1989)

Roddy Nikpour speaks with Josh Modell about It’s Only Right and Natural by The Frogs. By modern standards, The Frogs... more

12 Mar 2025 · 32 minutes
What Records? - What Is It. (Compilation) (1982)

What Records? might not be a household name, but the small Los Angeles-based punk label had a cascading effect on... more

05 Mar 2025 · 37 minutes
Young Marble Giants – Colossal Youth (1980)

Janice Headley talks with Stuart Moxham of Young Marble Giants about Colossal Youth. This album from the Welsh post-punk trio... more

26 Feb 2025 · 37 minutes
The Faith and Void – The Faith/Void Split LP (1982)

Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas dive into The Faith/Void Split by The Faith and Void. In our last entry from... more

19 Feb 2025 · 37 minutes
The Cobain 50
Daniel Johnston – Yip/Jump Music (1983)
The Cobain 50