Steve Albini (pronounced ; born July 22, 1962) is an American musician, record producer, audio engineer, and music journalist. He was a member of Big Black, Rapeman, Flour, and is part of Shellac. He is the founder, owner, and the principal engineer at Electrical Audio, a recording studio complex in Chicago. In 2018, Albini estimated that he had worked on several thousand albums over his career. He has worked with acts such as Nirvana, Pixies, the Breeders, PJ Harvey, Gogol Bordello, and former Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.

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Legendary Musician & Producer Steve Albini Passes Away

Albini was just 61 years old.

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Facing Up To Change

"I actually feel like the online communities are one of the most important parts of the music scene."

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Albini Opens Up Again

Responds to Cloud Nothings comments, denies Big Black reunion, confirms Shellac record and goes against just about everything the music industry say about piracy.