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Axios
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
From Steve Albini's shelves: Music gems for sale
Fans of music ephemera and pop culture collectibles just got access to a goldmine. The big picture: Longtime Chicago musician and producer Steve Albini 's collection of records, T-shirts, books and "mystery bargains" are for sale with proceeds going to Albini's estate. Flashback: Albini died suddenly last May at the age of 61. He famously recorded Nirvana's "In Utero" album, as well as the Pixies and PJ Harvey, and fronted the Chicago bands Big Black and Shellac. State of play: The first 300-400 items dropped Friday, and nearly all sold out. Each week 100-200 more items of "the unusual, the rare, the weird and the overlooked" will be available, according to the website. "Det som engang var," an album by the Norwegian black metal solo project Burzum is still available with a list price of $1,500. All items purchased are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the collection's administrator, Byron Coley. What they're saying:"Steve pursued many fields of interest, and most of them are represented somewhere in his collections," according to the website.
Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Steve Albini items from his personal collection to go on sale
You can own a piece of noise rock history and support Steve Albini's estate from this week Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Fans of the late Steve Albini will have a chance to buy some of his own 'curious' items. Up to 4000 items from the late engineers collection are set to go on sale weekly. The items include Albini's books, cassettes, posters and 'mysterious bargains' Items that once belonged to the late music producer Steve Albini are set to be sold through the recently created ' Steve Albini Closet, ' starting this week. Arranged by Forced Exposure editor Byron Coley, up to 4,000 items from the revered engineer's personal collection will be uploaded to the new website each Friday, offering fans of Albini and the bands he worked with a chance to own a piece of music history. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Steve Albini performing onstage as part of Shellac in Los Angeles in 2016 (Picture:for FYF) As initially reported by Billboard , the collection includes Albini's books, cassettes, singles, CDs, and LPs, alongside zines, shirts, posters, flyers, original art, and both 'enthusiasms' and 'mysterious bargains.' Each item will come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Coley, and proceeds will benefit Albini's estate. Speaking about the upcoming auctions, Coley said: 'Every Friday, expect 100-200 more, a steady stream of the unusual, the rare, the weird and the overlooked. Somewhere in the stacks, about 4,000 pieces wait their turn, plus a corner for the smaller curiosities. 'No grand plan apart from the slow unveiling of oddities and treasures, week after week, for the next year,' he continued. 'Keep your eyes peeled.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Albini, who died of a heart attack at 61 on May 7, 2024, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the noise punk scene. After cutting his teeth with bands like Big Black and Shellac , he became a sought-after engineer (a term he preferred to producer) for some of the most significant albums in alternative music. His engineering credits include Nirvana's In Utero , albums by the Pixies and PJ Harvey, and many more. Recording with Albini at his Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, Illinois , became a rite of passage for many alternative acts.
Scoop
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
The Jesus Lizard Returning To New Zealand This October
Press Release – Jesus Lizard The quintessential punk band of the 90's – the Jesus Lizard, returns to New Zealand shores for the first time in 27 years this October! Playing two exclusive shows only at Auckland's Tuning Fork and San Fran in Wellington on the 11th and 12th respectively. After initially calling it a day in 1999, the Jesus Lizard officially return full time to save us from the current state of musical mediocrity with their latest album, Rack. A blistering resurgence of the so-called 'noise rock' they helped define alongside contemporaries Big Black, Flipper, The Birthday Party, with their previous and most noted albums Head, Goat and Liar. For those of us who live in fear of the reunion album and subsequent tour, the Jesus Lizard thankfully display not only the same chaotic and dark nihilism of their earlier careers but also the maturity and seasoning of a band riding a wave of renewed and reinvigorated form. Once slated by famed engineer Steve Albini as 'the greatest band I've ever seen' the Jesus Lizard not only lived up to this lofty praise in their prime but continue to do so in their advancing years. David Yow still leads the charge as the maniacally possessed frontman entering crowds with reckless abandon and a stamina that much younger vocalists would kill for. The original rhythm section of David Wm Sims and Mac McNeilly further continue to prove why they were and are the best bass & drum combo since Jones and Bonham, anchoring the ship as Captain Yow and first mate Denison navigate the wild seas of their songs. And while he may not always feature (as he rightly should) on many modern music journalists 'best guitarists lists', Duane Denison could perhaps be the most innovative and idiosyncratic punk rock guitarist EVER. However, each member is a sum of their parts but combined they are as Albini also once said 'the purest melding of the sublime and profane.' Whether you are a longtime disciple of the Jesus Lizard, seeing them when last here in '98, or perhaps your fandom is more recent and have only seen videos of their legendary live performances, you will know that these shows are not to be missed. Tickets go on sale through on Friday 8th May. But get in quick, these shows will sell out fast!!!! Saturday 11th October 2025 – The Tuning Fork, Auckland (All ages)
Scoop
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
The Jesus Lizard Returning To New Zealand This October
The quintessential punk band of the 90's - the Jesus Lizard, returns to New Zealand shores for the first time in 27 years this October! Playing two exclusive shows only at Auckland's Tuning Fork and San Fran in Wellington on the 11th and 12th respectively. After initially calling it a day in 1999, the Jesus Lizard officially return full time to save us from the current state of musical mediocrity with their latest album, Rack. A blistering resurgence of the so-called 'noise rock' they helped define alongside contemporaries Big Black, Flipper, The Birthday Party, with their previous and most noted albums Head, Goat and Liar. For those of us who live in fear of the reunion album and subsequent tour, the Jesus Lizard thankfully display not only the same chaotic and dark nihilism of their earlier careers but also the maturity and seasoning of a band riding a wave of renewed and reinvigorated form. Once slated by famed engineer Steve Albini as 'the greatest band I've ever seen' the Jesus Lizard not only lived up to this lofty praise in their prime but continue to do so in their advancing years. David Yow still leads the charge as the maniacally possessed frontman entering crowds with reckless abandon and a stamina that much younger vocalists would kill for. The original rhythm section of David Wm Sims and Mac McNeilly further continue to prove why they were and are the best bass & drum combo since Jones and Bonham, anchoring the ship as Captain Yow and first mate Denison navigate the wild seas of their songs. And while he may not always feature (as he rightly should) on many modern music journalists 'best guitarists lists', Duane Denison could perhaps be the most innovative and idiosyncratic punk rock guitarist EVER. However, each member is a sum of their parts but combined they are as Albini also once said 'the purest melding of the sublime and profane.' Whether you are a longtime disciple of the Jesus Lizard, seeing them when last here in '98, or perhaps your fandom is more recent and have only seen videos of their legendary live performances, you will know that these shows are not to be missed. Tickets go on sale through on Friday 8th May. But get in quick, these shows will sell out fast!!!! Saturday 11th October 2025 - The Tuning Fork, Auckland (All ages)
