Steve Albini, who produced albums for Nirvana and the Pixies, has died, Chicago studio confirms

CHICAGO (WLS) — Steve Albini, who founded a recording studio in Chicago and produced albums for bands like Nirvana and the Pixies, has died, the studio confirmed Wednesday.

Albini founded Electrical Audio, located at 2621 W. Belmont Ave. in the city’s Avondale neighborhood.

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He was known for his naturalistic recording philosophy and meticulous analog working methods, his biography on the studio’s site said.

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It was not immediately clear what led to Albini’s death or how old he was.

The Metro, a music venue in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, “We’re deeply saddened to hear of Steve Albini’s passing and keep his family in our hearts. Thank you for all that you contributed to punk rock in our town and the reverberations of creativity you brought forth, felt the world over.”

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