Music Newsletters: Inside Nirvana's 'In Utero' Reissue; New John Mayer Album

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Tuesday, August 13, 2013



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Kurt Cobain of Nirvana performs in Seattle.

Inside Nirvana's Rarities-Packed 'In Utero' Reissue

The 20th anniversary reissue of Nirvana's In Utero, out September 24th, will include a newly remixed version of the album and more than 40 tracks of unreleased demos, rehearsals, live tracks and more. The set will also feature Dave Grohl's first-ever solo recording. Read More »

Taylor Schilling as Piper Chapman in Orange is the New Black

How 'Orange Is the New Black' Became Netflix's Best Series

Of the four major original series Netflix has released this year, Orange Is the New Black arrived with the least fanfare. But Jenji Kohan's jailhouse dramedy, featuring Taylor Schilling as freshly imprisoned Piper Chapman, has emerged as the best of the bunch. Read More »

Chris Stein attends the 'Hell in The City of Angels: Chris Stein' photo exhibition opening at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in West Hollywood, California.

Blondie's Chris Stein Reveals Trove of Rare Seventies Photos

Last weekend Blondie's Chris Stein opened an exhibition of his photography at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in West Hollywood. "Chris was the one who taught me how to relax in front of a camera," said Debbie Harry, who was on hand with Joan Jett and more. Read More »

Corcoran State Prison in Corcoran, California.

Searching for the Truth About California's Prison Hunger Strike

Hundreds of California inmates have gone a month without food to protest the state's solitary confinement practices. That's indisputable, but prison advocates and state officials disagree on nearly everything else, including responsibility for the death of one participant. Read More »

Andy Summers of Circa Zero performs in Los Angeles.

The Police's Andy Summers Goes Back to Basics With Circa Zero

Andy Summers, longtime guitarist for the Police, is set to unveil his new band, Circa Zero, who made their live debut in L.A. recently. There's a lot of energy in the music, says partner Rob Giles: "As a fan of Andy's I enjoy all of his solo work, but here he gets to rock." Read More »