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| NFC News BBC show with Nirvana feature to air on June 23 |
 As previously reported, a new BBC show Seven Ages of Rock (about the history of rock music) will dedicate an episode to the Seattle 'grunge' scene, including a detailed look at Nirvana of course. The episode with Nirvana will air on BBC2 in the UK on June 23 at 9 PM. The episode chronicles the rise of Alternative rock and features exclusive interviews with Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Butch Vig and some unseen Nirvana footage. Check out the interactive website about the show which includes 37 exclusive 5-min mini-documentaries (a total of over 3hrs of extra video content), clip of an interview with Dave and Krist plus much more. |
    Posted or updated: 05-25-2007 @ 8:17 PM (GMT) by RH. |
| NFC News New Krist interview |
| On May 12, The Mike Watt from Pedro Show included an interview with Krist Novoselic about his stint with Flipper. You can listen to an mp3 of the interview here. Thanks to Adam.
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| Posted or updated: 05-25-2007 @ 7:33 PM (GMT) by RH. |
| NFC News Nirvana song on LOST | |
The hugely popular ABC show LOST concluded its 3rd season with a two-hour season finale this past Wednesday evening. Interestingly, in one of Jack's flash-forward scenes, the Nirvana track Scentless Apprentice makes an appearance. I believe this marks the first time Nirvana's music has been used on network television in the US. LOST is one of the most popular and most watched shows on television. The Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning show averaged 15.5 million viewers per episode in its first year. We'll have a clip of the show and more info up soon. | |
| Posted or updated: 05-25-2007 @ 7:21 PM (GMT) by RH. |
| NFC News Interview with NFC webmaster runs on largeheartedboy.com |
 The popular blog site www.largeheartedboy.com is currently featuring an interview with me - conducted by author Ned Vizzini. The interview deals with subjects such as the website's audience, Nirvana collectors and the use of Nirvana in TV shows and such (a topic that is of particular interest now, with the controversy surrounding the Doc Martens ad). Vizzini is the author of It's kind of a funny story and Be More Chill - two popular and critically acclaimed books. You can find the interview here. Special thanks to Ned Vizzini and largeheartedboy.com. |
| Posted or updated: 05-25-2007 @ 7:03 PM (GMT) by RH. |
| NFC News Cobain featured in Doc Martens ad; Courtney objects |
 From E! Online: "Thanks in part to an outraged Courtney Love, a new Doc Martens ad has been given the boot.The 42-year-old entertainer was steamed after learing that a new advertising campaign for the footwear company features late husband Kurt Cobain and other iconic punk rockers modeling boots in heaven. The print ads, promoting the manufactuer's AirWair line and only approved for use in the United Kingdom, portrayed the Nirvana star sitting in a cloudbank, clad all in white except for a pair of black boots. A tag line in corner reads: 'Dr. Martens. Forever.' Similar ads featured the Sex Pistols' Sid Vicious, the Clash's Joe Strummer, and the Ramones' Joey Ramone. The photos were leaked earlier this month via the music blog thedailyswarm.com. 'Courtney never approved the use of these images [for commercial gain] nor would she ever approve it. She knew nothing about it,' Love publicist Alan Nierob tells E! Online." Read the full story here. Also check the press release from Doc Martens where they announce that the ad has been pulled. Finally, the offensive ad is available here. |
| Posted or updated: 05-25-2007 @ 5:44 PM (GMT) by RH. |
| NFC News Nirvana tops Belgian Top 100 |
| Studio Brussel (a Belgian radiostation) made a Top 100 album chart which is again topped by Nirvana this year with the Nevermind album. Thanks to Wim for the tip. More info at this website.
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| Posted or updated: 05-19-2007 @ 5:18 PM (GMT) by RH. |
| NFC News Patti Smith on BBC's 'Later with Jools Holland' |
| Yesterday, Patti Smith was a guest on BBC's popular show featuring Jools Holland where she performed covers from her new album. On the BBC website, you can also find her covering Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit. Watch it here. Thanks to Chiara.
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| Posted or updated: 05-19-2007 @ 5:13 PM (GMT) by RH. |
| NFC News 'About a Son' to be screened at Seattle International Film Festival |
| AJ Schnack's About A Son will be screened at the Nepture Theatre on June 2, 9.30 PM as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. Read more about it here. The film festival also features the world premiere of a new documentary called The Life and Times of Yva Las Vegass about the former Sweet 75 singer - the first band Krist worked with after Nirvana. "This new documentary reveals the unusual story and extraordinary life behind this awesomely mohawked local singer’s mesmerizing voice and punk rock attitude." It will be screened at the Egyptian Theatre on May 28, 9.15 PM. More info here. |
| Posted or updated: 05-19-2007 @ 5:06 PM (GMT) by RH. |
| NFC News Krist editorial in the Seattle Times |
| Earlier this month, Krist Novoselic wrote an editorial for the Seattle Times about the US election system - specifically why he feels a caucus system is better. You can read it here.
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| Posted or updated: 05-19-2007 @ 4:58 PM (GMT) by RH. |
| NFC News Nirvana came in second on top indie anthems chart |
| "Oasis hit Live Forever has been named the greatest indie anthem by music magazine NME and broadcaster Xfm. In second place was Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit and Pulp's Common People came in third. The chart was made up of votes from the public, bands and music professionals collected over the past year." Read the full story here. Thanks to Dan. |
| Posted or updated: 05-17-2007 @ 10:46 AM (GMT) by RH. |
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