BBC Radio
BBC Radio’s The Axe Factor recently asked listeners to vote for the greatest guitarist of the last 30 years, and after 30,000 votes, the results are in. Seattle and the Northwest are proudly represented by Kurt Cobain of Nirvana at #20, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam at #23, and Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney at #35. To check out the full list follow the link.
Self-Titled Daily
Janet Weiss of Sleater-Kinney, Quasi, and the Jicks was interviewed by “Self-Titled Daily” on her top 10 best tips for being an awesome drummer. “Drums are the coolest instrument, and the one to which people respond in a physical way. Don’t be afraid to let folks know what you’re about, where you came from, what drives you. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, to improvise, to explore, It can be scary playing such a loud apparatus, but when it all comes together, it’s totally worth it.” For even more advice follow the link.
