20 February 2009 @ 04:13 pm
SPIN Reviews U2, 'No Horizon on the Line' (Interscope)
Charles Aaron weighs in on U2's latest: "With a boost from his rejuvenated mates, Bono rediscovers his calling."
www.spin.com/reviews/u2-no-line-horizon-interscope
Listen to U2's Entire New Album
Stream No Line on the Horizon two weeks before its release!
www.spin.com/articles/listen-u2s-new-album
Editors' Blog: 5 Bands Kurt Cobain Would Love
The Nirvana frontman would be 42 today. SPIN's David Marchese picks five groups he'd champion, if he were still around.
www.spin.com/blog/5-bands-kurt-cobain-would-love
Live Photos: A Year on the Road with Metallica
Go Inside Metallica's World Magnetic tour, from a secret show at a small L.A. theater to the Bonnaroo festival and arenas worldwide!
www.spin.com/gallery/year-road-metallica
19 February 2009 @ 04:19 pm
Video: Duffy, Kings of Leon Win, Coldplay Snubbed at Brit Awards
Plus: Watch U2, the Killers, Coldplay, the Pet Shop Boys, Kings of Leon and more perform in London!
www.spin.com/articles/video-duffy-kings-leon-win-coldplay-snubbed-brit-awards
New Kid Rock Beer Boosts Michigan Economy
The Detroit rocker's brew could provide nearly 400 new jobs. Click here for all the hops!
www.spin.com/articles/new-kid-rock-beer-boosts-michigan-economy
It Happened Last Night: White Rabbits Unveil New Songs at NYC Gig
The boys from Brooklyn previewed 10 tunes Wednesday night. Read more about their moody, refined new sound.
www.spin.com/articles/white-rabbits-unveil-new-songs-nyc-gig
New Conor Oberst Album Out in May
VIDEO: Watch the Bright Eyes troubadour and his Mystic Valley Band perform a new song live!
www.spin.com/articles/new-conor-oberst-album-out-may
White Rabbits
13 February 2009 @ 03:46 pm
Editors' Blog: Is Chris Brown's Career Over?
SPIN's David Marchese on the lessons Ike Turner and Rick James teach us about violence against women.
www.spin.com/blog/chris-browns-career-over
Metallica to Reissue Entire Catalogue!
The metal icons will re-release 163 songs, including eight live bonus tracks via iTunes.
www.spin.com/articles/metallica-reissue-entire-catalogue
U2 Debut New Song!
Click here to listen to "No Line On The Horizon."
www.spin.com/articles/u2-debut-new-song
Hot New Band: Single File
EXCLUSIVE STREAM: Check out this Colorado trio that's a little bit emo, a little bit power pop, and all good.
www.spin.com/articles/hot-new-band-single-file
12 February 2009 @ 04:12 pm
Exclusive: Yeah Yeah Yeahs Talk New Album
Karen O and Co. unveil the release date and tracklist, and discuss the all-new sound for 'It's Blitz!.'
www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-yeah-yeah-yeahs-talk-new-album
Chris Brown and Rihanna: The Whole Story
Brown's past comes back to haunt him in the aftermath of his alleged altercation with girlfriend Rihanna.
www.spin.com/articles/chris-brown-and-rihanna-whole-story
Ryan Adams and Mandy Moore Engaged
The on-again, off-again couple plan a trip down the aisle. Click here for details!
www.spin.com/articles/ryan-adams-and-mandy-moore-engaged
Free Album: Mobius Band Cover Kanye, Petty, Dixie Chicks
EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD: The indie-rock trio celebrate Valentine's Day with a six-song covers EP!
www.spin.com/articles/free-album-mobius-band-cover-kanye-petty-dixie-chicks
Yeah Yeah Yeahs!
11 February 2009 @ 03:58 pm
It Happened Last Night: Lily Allen Wows at Secret Show
LOADS OF PHOTOS: The British pop princess (and current SPIN cover girl) celebrates the release of her new album in NYC!
www.spin.com/articles/lily-allen-wows-secret-show
Trail of Dead Rock SPIN's New Office!
Plus: Lissy Trullie and Rantings of Eva break in our NYC digs. Click here for photos and a review!
www.spin.com/articles/trail-dead-rock-spins-new-office
Album Stream: Beck Covers Dylan, YYYs Cover Ramones
Listen to Heroes, a star-studded compilation benefiting the War Child Organization.
www.spin.com/articles/album-stream-beck-covers-dylan-yyys-cover-ramones
Rumble Strips: Sneak Peek of New Song
Plus: Mark Ronson's protégés talk about their upcoming album.
www.spin.com/articles/rumble-strips-sneak-peek-new-song
Lily Allen at Secret Show
10 February 2009 @ 04:55 pm
SPIN.com Q&A: Scott Weiland
The alt-rocker talks about a new STP album and his first solo tour in 10 years.
www.spin.com/articles/spincom-qa-scott-weiland
Exclusive: Lady Sovereign Debuts 3 New Songs
WATCH: The pint-sized Brit rapper plays a secret show in NYC to unveil her upcoming album, Jigsaw.
www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-lady-sovereign-debuts-3-new-songs
Paris Hilton to Paul McCartney: "Let's Duet!"
Hilton propositions the Beatles legend. Click here to find out who flinched.
www.spin.com/articles/paris-hilton-paul-mccartney-lets-duet
Free Download: The Thermals Go Soft
This Portland, OR, trio take the Ramones' punk-y chants and get sedated -- and the results are awesome!
www.spin.com/articles/free-download-thermals-go-soft
09 February 2009 @ 01:58 pm
Grammys: The Results! Coldplay, Radiohead, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Win Big
Plus: Chris Brown and Rihanna make headlines before the awards.
www.spin.com/articles/grammys-results-coldplay-radiohead-robert-plant-and-alison-krauss-win-big
Editors' Blog: 11 Random Thoughts About the Grammys
SPIN's Doug Brod on the best (Carrie Underwood), the worst (Katy Perry), and everything in between.
www.spin.com/blog/11-random-thoughts-about-grammys
Green Day Reveal New Album Title, Release Date
The band leak more details about their follow-up to American Idiot.
www.spin.com/articles/green-day-reveal-new-album-title-release-date
It Happened Last Night: Black Keys Need No Frills in NYC
The sludgy blues duo keeps it solid and simple on their latest U.S. tour. Click here for photos!
www.spin.com/articles/black-keys-need-no-frills-nyc
06 February 2009 @ 04:45 pm
New Video: Peter Bjorn and John Go Greaser!
Like a Japanese 'West Side Story' with fewer switchblades and more dancing. Watch now!
www.spin.com/articles/new-video-peter-bjorn-and-john-go-greaser
SPIN Picks: 8 Undiscovered Bands Worth a Listen
FREE DOWNLOADS: Discover groups we picked from among 500 entrants to have their song spun on the radio.
www.spin.com/articles/spin-picks-8-undiscovered-bands-worth-listen-0
Editors' Blog: It's Not Your Parents' Grammy Awards -- Or Is It?
SPIN's Charles Aaron on Springsteen, Reagan, Jay-Z, and every musician's need to please. Plus: PREDICTIONS!
www.spin.com/blog/its-not-your-parents-grammy-awards-or-it
Listen: Jim Jones, Hip-Hop Great?
Is this veteran New York rapper finally ready for legendary status? You decide.
www.spin.com/articles/listen-jim-jones-hip-hop-great
05 February 2009 @ 04:28 pm
Elton John to Appear on New Eminem Album?
The Piano Man was seen in the same studio where the Detroit rapper is recording Relapse. Click here for more!
www.spin.com/articles/elton-john-appear-new-eminem-album
New Video: Fleet Foxes Get Weird!
Flying mustaches and destructive origami figures invade the Seattle folk band's stop-animation music video.
www.spin.com/articles/new-video-fleet-foxes-get-weird
Exclusive Album Preview: Mew
Singer Jonas Bjerre tells all about his band's just-finished new album, due out in June. Get the details!
www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-album-preview-mew
In Love: Ryan Adams, Kelly Clarkson, Rivers Cuomo
Lesbian lovers, heart-warming mixtapes, bad poetry!?! Yep, it's almost Valentine's Day.
www.spin.com/articles/love-ryan-adams-kelly-clarkson-rivers-cuomo
Fleet Foxes
04 February 2009 @ 12:11 pm
Grammy Predictions: Who Will Win?
SPIN's David Marchese on the relative merits of Lil Wayne, Coldplay, M.I.A., and …. the Jonas Brothers!
www.spin.com/blog/grammy-predictions-who-will-win
It Happened Last Night: Antony and the Johnsons Kick Off U.S. Tour
The otherworldly crooner covers Beyoncé and much more in Philadelphia. Click here for photos and a review!
www.spin.com/articles/antony-and-johnsons-kick-us-tour
Joaquin Phoenix on Music Career: "It's No Hoax"
The Walk the Line actor discusses his hip-hop endeavor. Click here for more!
www.spin.com/articles/joaquin-phoenix-music-career-its-no-hoax
New Video: Oasis Bash the Royals
The Britpop icons take on Prince Charles with a Katy Perry lookalike.
www.spin.com/articles/new-video-oasis-bash-royals
03 February 2009 @ 04:22 pm
Exclusive Song: Lady Sov
The Cure + dance hall beats + foul-mouthed lyrics = the first leak off the pint-sized rapper's new album!
www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-song-lady-sov
Springsteen, Beastie Boys, and Phish Headline Bonnaroo
Plus: NIN, Wilco, Animal Collective, Bon Iver, and many more. Click here for the lineup!
www.spin.com/articles/springsteen-beastie-boys-and-phish-headline-bonnaroo
It Happened Last Night, Photos: Motley Crue Are Back!
But is this a good thing? Click here to see the hair-metal kings rocking out at their San Diego tour opener!
www.spin.com/articles/photos-motley-crue-are-back
Listen to Lily Allen's New Album
Click here to stream It's Not Me, It's You in advance of its Feb. 10 release!
www.spin.com/articles/listen-lily-allens-new-album
02 February 2009 @ 04:34 pm
It Happened Last Night: Metallica Shred New Jersey A New One
NEW PHOTOS: The metal titans plow through more than two hours of oldies, but goodies in the Garden State.
www.spin.com/articles/metallica-shred-new-jersey-new-one
It Happened Last Night: Fu*kin' A: The Thermals' New Songs Rock Live
Plus: The Portland, OR, punk trio cover Nirvana and the Breeders in Brooklyn, NY. Click here for photos and a review!
www.spin.com/articles/fukin-thermals-new-songs-rock-live
New Song: My Morning Jacket
Hear "El Caporal," a previously unreleased tune from the Southern rockers!
www.spin.com/articles/new-song-my-morning-jacket
Jennifer Hudson Lip-Synched Super Bowl Performance
The show's producer says the American Idol singer followed a backing track during the national anthem.
www.spin.com/articles/jennifer-hudson-lip-synched-super-bowl-performance
The Thermals' Hutch Harris
30 January 2009 @ 04:51 pm
Backstage Q&A: Kings of Leon
www.spin.com/articles/backstage-qa-kings-leonThe Southern rockers on ripping off Bob Dylan, sobering up, and spending time with strippers.
www.spin.com/articles/backstage-qa-kings-leon
McCartney, Killers, and Cure Headline Coachella
Plus: Amy Winehouse, My Bloody Valentine, and many more. Click here for the full lineup!
www.spin.com/articles/mccartney-killers-and-cure-headline-coachella
Sneak Peek: Smashing Pumpkins' Super Bowl Song
VIDEO: Why wait till Sunday? Watch a clip featuring the tune now!
www.spin.com/articles/sneak-peek-smashing-pumpkins-super-bowl-song
29 January 2009 @ 02:08 pm
Exclusive: Confessions of Lily Allen
Why does the reformed pop tartlet want to become a nun? Plus, watch video of her colorful SPIN cover shoot!
www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-confessions-lily-allen
Listen: Modest Mouse's Tour Mates
Hear Mimicking Birds, the band MM's Isaac Brock handpicked to open all shows!
www.spin.com/articles/listen-modest-mouses-tour-mates
Exclusive: Black Lips Talk About India Fiasco
Stolen passports, camel-eating dogs, wiping asses with hands!?! The real story of the Atlanta band's defunct Indian tour.
www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-black-lips-talk-about-india-fiasco
Hot New Band: Wavves
FREE DOWNLOAD: This SoCal skateboarder combines Beach Boys melodies with Sonic Youth guitars on his upcoming album!
www.spin.com/articles/hot-new-band-wavves
Black Lips: Trouble in Paradise
28 January 2009 @ 02:49 pm
Editors' Blog: 12 Random Thoughts on Lil Wayne's New Single
SPIN's Charles Aaron free-associates about the first official song from Weezy's April 7 release.
www.spin.com/blog/12-random-thoughts-lil-waynes-new-single
Exclusive Song: Elbow Cover U2
Hear the Mercury Prize winner's version of a The Joshua Tree classic.
www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-song-elbow-cover-u2
It Happened Last Night: Thievery Corporation Kick Off U.S. Tour
Washington, DC, DJ wizards treat hometown fans with a live band, 10 singers, and more!
www.spin.com/articles/thievery-corporation-kick-us-tour
First Look: Arctic Monkeys
VIDEO: Watch the band perform a new track off their upcoming album!
www.spin.com/articles/first-look-arctic-monkeys
Thievery Corporation
27 January 2009 @ 02:49 pm
Exclusive Song: …And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead
Hear "Ascending," a standout track off the Texan art-rock band's 4-star album, three weeks in advance of its release!
www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-song-%E2%80%A6and-you-will-know-us-trail-dead
New Song: TV on the Radio Cover David Bowie
The Brooklyn crazies transform "Heroes" into a space-age danceathon!
www.spin.com/articles/new-song-tv-radio-cover-david-bowie
New Song: Scarlett Johansson Covers Jeff Buckley
The actress interprets the deceased crooner's "Last Goodbye" -- and it's not bad!
www.spin.com/articles/new-song-scarlett-johansson-covers-jeff-buckley
Bruce Springsteen Unveils Massive U.S. Tour
Click here to find out when the Boss and his E Street Band are coming to your hometown!
www.spin.com/articles/bruce-springsteen-unveils-massive-us-tour
Scarlett Johansson: The Singer
26 January 2009 @ 02:45 pm
Exclusive First Listen: Thursday's "Armed Forces"
Hear a tune off the post-hardcore band's next album before its Feb. 17 release!
www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-first-listen-thursdays-armed-forces
New Video: The Killers
Brandon Flowers' goes futuristic in this clip for Day and Age tune "Spaceman."
www.spin.com/articles/new-video-killers
It Happened Last Night: Katy Perry Kicks Off U.S. Tour
The "I Kissed a Girl" singer's sassy-girl shtick falls flat in Seattle. Click here for photos and a review!
www.spin.com/articles/katy-perry-kicks-us-tour
It Happened Last Night: Les Savy Fav Get Naked in Atlanta
The Brooklyn, NY, rabble-rousers go absolutely crazy down South. Click here for photos!
www.spin.com/articles/les-savy-fav-get-naked-atlanta
23 January 2009 @ 05:04 pm
Lil Wayne's Rock Album Drops April 7
The Louisiana rapper unveils the release date, title, and first single for his much-anticipated record!
www.spin.com/articles/lil-waynes-rock-album-drops-april-7
SPIN Picks: 8 Undiscovered Bands Worth a Listen
FREE DOWNLOADS: Get songs from the best up-and-comers we found in our pile of more than 500 artist submissions.
www.spin.com/articles/spin-picks-8-undiscovered-bands-worth-listen
Watch: Arcade Fire Cover Springsteen for Obama
Check out video of the indie rockers playing "Born in the U.S.A." and more at a private party for the President's staff!
www.spin.com/articles/watch-arcade-fire-cover-springsteen-obama
Oasis' Attacker Faces 14 Years in Prison
The man accused of tackling Noel Gallagher onstage will be charged with aggravated assault. Click here for more.
www.spin.com/articles/oasis-attacker-faces-14-years-prison
22 January 2009 @ 02:32 pm
Watch: Fall Out Boy Record 'Simpsons' Theme!
Check out video of FOB's Patrick Stump and Joe Trohman in the studio adding their touch to the classic TV show.
www.spin.com/articles/watch-fall-out-boy-record-simpsons-theme
Exclusive Premiere: Puscifer Is a Major Douche!
Tool's Maynard James Keenan dons Army fatigues to promote Puscifer's first-ever live gigs -- which will feature actress Milla Jovovich!?!
www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-premiere-puscifer-major-douche
Exclusive Song: 1990s Debauchery!
Mötley Crüe's over-sexed tomfoolery + the Buzzcocks' punk grit = the first leak off this Scot trio's next album!
www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-song-1990s-debauchery
Behind the Song: Stephen Malkmus on Pavement's "Funky" Tune
The rabble-rousing wordsmith discusses "Stereo," the opening track off the band's reissued album Brighten the Corners.
www.spin.com/articles/stephen-malkmus-pavements-funky-tune
Exclusive Premiere: Puscifer as Major Douche
21 January 2009 @ 04:29 pm
Paramore to Tour with No Doubt
Which other bands will open Gwen Stefani and crew's first tour in five years? Click here to find out!
www.spin.com/articles/paramore-tour-no-doubt
It Happened Last Night: Animal Collective Don't Suck Live!
The "It" band of 2009 play a stellar show in NYC to kick off their U.S. tour. Click here for photos and a review!
www.spin.com/articles/animal-collective-dont-suck-live
Exclusive Song: The Bird & the Bee
Lily Allen's producer is preparing to release an awesome new record. Download standout tune "My Love" here!
www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-song-bird-bee
First Look: Coldplay's New Video
Chris Martin and Co. transform into a puppet rock band with a penchant for on-stage dramatics
www.spin.com/articles/first-look-coldplays-new-video
Animal Collective, Live in NYC
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