Steve Albini of noise-rock bands Big Black & Shellac died of a heart attack this week at age 61. Albini notably produced (although he preferred the term “engineered”) the Pixies’ Surfer Rosa,” the Breeders’ “Pod,” & Nirvana’s “In Utero.” He had his own studio where he’d record baby bands, mid-level bands, & major label acts. He never took “points” (a percentage of sales) for his work, only a flat fee. He was highly critical of the recorded music industry, particularly how it stole from & lied to artists, as well as how it homogenized art & expression. He was usu spot on. He will be missed.

New playlist additions today will include 🎵 by Big Special (West Midlands, England, @BigSpecial_), (Ghost Piss (Brooklyn, NY), Goat Girl (London, England, @GoatGirlOfficial), HighSchool (Melbourne, Australia, @_highschool._), Les Savvy Fav (New York, NY, @LesSavvyFavOfficial), METZ (Toronto, Ontario, Canada, @METZtheBand), Vampire Weekend (New York, NY, @VampireWeekend), & Tom Vek (London, Engand, @Tom_Vek).

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480 Minutes / Episode 875