How Grunge Got Its Name

Kim Thayil reveals that “grunge” wasn’t a term bands like Soundgarden used back in the early ‘90s—it was coined by outsiders to describe their raw, unpolished sound as it spread beyond Seattle’s underground scene. He draws parallels to how genres like hair metal or Britpop were retroactively labeled, emphasizing how labels help outsiders categorize music. Meanwhile, Soundgarden is pushing forward with a new album of unreleased Chris Cornell recordings, produced with Terry Date, following their long-awaited Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2025—a moment that brought together past and present members in a triumphant celebration of their enduring legacy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b87bbfb7306263d0