NirvanaPennyroyal Tea
Directed by MTV
Pennyroyal Tea is a melancholic, introspective song from “In Utero”. Though it lacks an official music video, the song is often paired with live performance…
Artist Channel
Alternative rock band from Aberdeen, Washington, USA (formed 1987). Nirvana make music in the alternative rock and grunge genres.
The 4 Most-Watched Nirvana Videos
16 Nirvana Music Videos from 1990–1993
Directed by MTV
Pennyroyal Tea is a melancholic, introspective song from “In Utero”. Though it lacks an official music video, the song is often paired with live performance…
The video showcases a live performance of "Blew" by Nirvana, captured during their concert at Pier 48 in Seattle for MTV's Live And Loud series.…
Directed by Live at the Paramount 1991
Rape Me by Nirvana is a controversial grunge anthem challenging victim-blaming and power dynamics. While no official music video was released, live performance footage captures…
Directed by Live at Reading 1992
Nirvana's live performance of 'The Money Will Roll Right In' at Reading Festival in 1992 captures the raw energy and spirit of the grunge era.…
Sliver is a punky, autobiographical track with childlike lyrics and heavy distortion. The low-budget video blends gritty rehearsal footage with surreal, dollhouse-like sets—mirroring the song’s…
School live at Reading 1992 is an iconic performance of grunge defiance. The footage shows Cobain being wheeled onstage in a hospital gown before erupting…
Formed 1987 · Aberdeen, Washington, USA · alternative rock, grunge · DGC Records
Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Founded by lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic, the band went through a succession of drummers, most notably Chad Channing, before recruiting Dave Grohl in 1990. Nirvana's success popularized alternative rock, and they were often referenced as the flagship band of Generation X. Their music maintains a popular following and continues to influence rock culture. In the late 1980s, Nirvana established itself as part of the Seattle grunge scene. They released their first album, Bleach, on the… via Wikipedia
Band Members: Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl, Dale Crover, Aaron Burckhard, Chad Channing
Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist; MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative Video; BRIT Award for International Breakthrough Act; MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative Video; MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction; MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative Video; Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album for “MTV Unplugged in New York”
Nirvana’s studio albums / EPs · 3
Artists who shaped Nirvana’s sound
4 articles about Nirvana from our favourite music publications
Nirvana brought the cult band's song to international attention when they played it on 1994's 'MTV Unplugged In New York' The post Watch Foo Fighters follow in Nirvana’s footsteps by covering The…
"I remember when I first heard ‘Nevermind’ and I was like, ‘OK, it’s on’" The post Thom Yorke on the impact of Nirvana, the Radiohead tour and his “fucking different” new solo album appeared first on…
It's grunge's ground zero as we ask you to vote on the better grunge band between Nirvana and Pearl Jam on the 'Loudwire Nights' radio show. Continue reading…
Dave Grohl recalled a time where Kurt Cobain told a record label executive that Nirvana wanted to 'be the biggest band in the world.' Continue reading…
Everything you need to know about Nirvana
Nirvana formed in 1987.
Nirvana are from Aberdeen, Washington, USA.
Nirvana’s music spans alternative rock and grunge.
Nirvana have released music through DGC Records, Geffen Records, Sub Pop and Warner Music Group.
Nirvana’s most recent studio album is In Utero, released in 1993.
Nirvana’s most-watched music videos on AltSounds are “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, “Come As You Are”, “The Man Who Sold The World (MTV Unplugged)” and “Lithium”.
Nirvana’s most-viewed music video on AltSounds is “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (1990), with 2.2 billion views, directed by Samuel Bayer. Samuel Bayer's video for 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' captured the raw energy of grunge with a simple but powerful concept: a pep rally descending into anarchy. Shot at GMT Studios in Culver City, it launched Nirvana into the mainstream and rewrote the visual language of rock mus…
Nirvana cite influences including Pixies, Sonic Youth, The Stooges, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Wipers, The Vaselines and Melvins.
Nirvana have received Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist, MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative Video, BRIT Award for International Breakthrough Act, MTV Video Music Award for Best Alternative Video and MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction.
Nirvana’s members include Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl, Dale Crover, Aaron Burckhard and Chad Channing.
You can listen to Nirvana on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and SoundCloud, and watch their music videos right here on AltSounds.