Published on November 1, 2025 by John Legend
Grunge did not arrive with a gentle handshake or a tidy smile. It showed up with scuffed boots, ringing amps, and lyrics that felt like open windows in winter. The sound mixed punk urgency with classic weight and a streak of moody poetry. Even now, those chords land like a memory that refuses to fade. […]
Published on November 1, 2025 by John Legend
Grunge did not arrive politely. It crashed through radio speakers and basement floors with a bruised sincerity that made glossy pop feel like a costume party. The guitars were loud, the drums were cavernous, and the singers sounded like they had swallowed gravel along with their breakfast. More importantly, the songs felt honest, like pages […]
Published on July 7, 2025 by John Legend
The 1990s were loud, raw, and unapologetically messy. Grunge exploded from Seattle’s rainy sidewalks and took over the world before anyone had time to clean the distortion off their flannel. Bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam didn’t chase the spotlight — the spotlight chased them. But here’s a strange little thought […]