Hole (Band)

Arthouse Movie Listings May 2-8, 2012

"Hit So Hard": Full of Drugs, Lacking Substance

Arthouse Movie Listings April 25-May 1, 2012

Hit So Hard: Hole Drummer Patty Schemel on the '90s Revival, Courtney's Antics, and the New Film About Her Life

[Editor's note: Matt Momchilov plays in an S.F.-based, all-gay Hole tribute band called Butthole. He seemed like the perfect person to interview original Hole drummer Patty Schemel about the new documentary covering her life, so when we were pitched this story through a friend of Momchilov's, we too ... More >>

The Top 10 Hottest Women in Grunge

Sure, the grunge era produced its fair share of long-haired, flannel-loving, Converse-wearing male beefcake. But early '90s rock also made famous a bunch of strong-minded, talented -- and really, really sexy -- female rockers. As Nirvana's Nevermind turns 20 this week, and Pearl Jam celebrates two d ... More >>

Hole returns amid all that Courtney confusion

Sure, the grunge era produced its fair share of long-haired, flannel-loving, Converse-wearing male beefcake. But early '90s rock also made famous a bunch of strong-minded, talented -- and really, really sexy -- female rockers. As Nirvana's Nevermind turns 20 this week, and Pearl Jam celebrates two d ... More >>

10 Things To Do For Under $10: Roller Disco, the 90s, John Waters

"You're so beautiful, it hurts to look at you." Madrone Art Bar celebrates those impetuous days of the '90s with "I ♥ the '90s" night.​Finals are over (if you're the schoolin' type), your office is starting to seem half-full (if you've got the 9-to-5 life), and the park is suddenly bursting with ... More >>

Hole to Headline BFD 2010 (along with Deftones, Silversun Pickups, More)

photo by Stacy Schwartz for City Pages Courtney Love fills the Hole once more​Live 105 just announced its 2010 lineup for its big summer fest, BFD, and the band on the bill most folks will be talking about--for better or for worse--is Hole. Yup, Courtney Love and Co. will be one of the headliners ... More >>

New Hole Single: A Fuck You to Trent Reznor

Stacy SchwartzHole at Spin's recent SXSW party​The latest Hole single off the upcoming Nobody's Daughter, "Samantha," includes all that early Courtney Love rage in the chorus. What starts as a power ballad about a girl who wants to "wrap her legs around this world" takes a sharp turn as Love yells ... More >>

SXSW Friday PM Pt. 2: Hole's Botoxed '90s Flashback

Jeff Miller​If you wanted the '90s delivered to your festival this week, you had two obvious choices: Stone Temple Pilots and Hole. And I'll give you one guess as to which toxic, tempermental frontperson had the nostalgia addicts lining up really early to see if she'd shine or offer a shit show.&n ... More >>

10 Things to Do This Weekend For Under $10

​This week is all about local artist holiday bazaars, local rock 'n' roll, and free (non-locally made) Chevy Chase classics. Cheap bastards,  your weekend recommendations below...feel free to add to this list in the comments section.  Lower Haight Holiday Art Walk & Hayes Valley Holi ... More >>

Letters

​This week is all about local artist holiday bazaars, local rock 'n' roll, and free (non-locally made) Chevy Chase classics. Cheap bastards,  your weekend recommendations below...feel free to add to this list in the comments section.  Lower Haight Holiday Art Walk & Hayes Valley Holi ... More >>

Revolting Cocks

The Sex Revolts: Gender, Rebellion and Rock 'n' Roll by Simon Reynolds and Joy Press