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Punk Siren Jemina Pearl Unplugs for SPIN!

 

Published 14 hours ago by Eric Nowels at Spin Magazine Online -

She's Sonic Youth frontman Thurston Moore's protégé (they did a Ramones cover together for Gossip Girl ); she collaborated with Iggy Pop on her SPIN-praised solo debut ; and she recently dropped by SPIN HQ to perform acoustic versions of four new ...

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Fall Out Boy, Anthrax Members Form Metal Band!

 

Published 15 hours ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Pete Wentz is spending Fall Out Boy's indefinite hiatus adapting to the domestic life . But drummer Joe Trohman and guitarist Andy Hurley have opted for something heavier: They're forming a metal band with Anthrax axemen Scott Ian and Rob ...

Dave Grohl on Nirvana's "Disastrous" Reading Gig

 

Published 18 hours ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Nirvana's headlining gig at England's Reading Fest in 1992 has gone down in rock history as a legendary performance, showing the trio at their pinnacle of showmanship and popularity as Nevermind conquered the charts and Kurt Cobain was crowned ...

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Hot New Trio: Band of Skulls

 

Published 19 hours ago by Peter Gaston at Spin Magazine Online -

When British rock trio Band of Skulls learned their song "Friends" would be featured in New Moon , the sequel to Twilight , they were shocked. Not because the movie's music supervisors liked it, but rather that they'd heard it at all. "We didn't ...

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Wednesday's Music Roundup

 

Published 20 hours ago by William Goodman at Spin Magazine Online -

[Updated: 8:33 A.M.] NEWS:   DAVE GROHL : "I Thought NIRVANA 's Reading Fest Show Would End Out Career" Drummer says their rehearsals were a disaster due to Kurt Cobain's drug addiction. [ Scotsman ] STROKES Finally ...

In My Room: Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig

 

Published 37 hours ago by Eric Nowels at Spin Magazine Online -

SPIN recently visited the Brooklyn apartment of Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig for the magazine's "In My Room" section, where we show off the decor and beloved possessions of your favorite rock'n'rollers.   CLICK TO ENLARGE:  ...

Q&A: Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz

 

Published 41 hours ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Fall Out Boy is on indefinite hiatus, but Pete Wentz, the emo quartet's bassist, lyricist, and most media-savvy member, isn't about to go into hiding. With the recent release of the band's Believers Never Die: Greatest Hits , his Clandestine ...

Strokes Finally Heading Into Studio

 

Published 41 hours ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

After three years of rumors, and five solo projects, the Strokes appear headed into the studio very soon, according to a Twitter post by bassist Nikolai Fraiture. "While the guys are in L.A., I went to scout some studios in NYC with [Strokes ...

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Slash Debuts New Song with All-Star Band

 

Published 44 hours ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Slash doesn't just help L.A.'s homeless youth with a nickel or dime, the ex-GNR axeman recruits Blink-182's Travis Barker, Wolfmother's Andrew Stockdale, Dave Navarro and Chris Chaney from Jane's Addiction for an all-star benefit concert -- and ...

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New Albums from Shakira, Rihanna & More!

 

Published 44 hours ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Here's a rundown of the essential albums available online and in record stores today: Shakira , She Wolf Latin pop mami down for whatever, wherever. Read Review >>   Rihanna , Rated R Tough love fails this ...

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Tuesday's Music Roundup

 

Published 45 hours ago by William Goodman at Spin Magazine Online -

[Updated: 9:37 A.M.] NEWS:   STROKES Preparing to Record New Album "I went to scout some studios in NYC... looks like Jan recording!!!" writes bassist Nikolai Fraiture. [ Twitter ] DAMON ALBARN , ELBOW on New MASSIVE ...

California SPIN Reader Wins Honda Fury Motorcycle!

 

Published 2 days ago by Emilia Costa at Spin Magazine Online -

We're betting that Alex Reyes from Monterey Park, California had one hell of a weekend! Last Friday, Nov. 20, SPIN came to his doorstep to drop off his new Honda Fury motorcycle! Among tens of thousands of entries, Alex was the lucky winner in ...

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New: Paramore's Wild Fantasy World

 

Published 2 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Paramore just released the video for "Brick by Boring Brick," an anthemic tune off their latest album, brand new eyes -- and it's a mind-bending, Alice in Wonderland -style rollercoaster ride with singer Hayley Williams hopping, ...

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American Music Awards Video Roundup!

 

Published 2 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

While the American Music Awards don't look quite as prestigious on an artist's mantel as a Grammy, it's always big night for pop music -- and Sunday's ceremony in Los Angeles was no different. Taylor Swift took home the most hardware, notching five ...

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My Morning Jacket: Hilarious on 'American Dad'

 

Published 2 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

In last night's episode of Fox's animated hit American Dad , heartless CIA agent Stan Smith is transformed into a My Morning Jacket fanatic who worships frontman Jim James. The MMJ-soundtracked episode was side-splitting -- check out the video ...

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Tom Gabel, Shirley Manson, and More Play Cancer Benefit

 

Published 2 days ago by Eric Nowels at Spin Magazine Online -

On Saturday night in Hollywood, an eclectic set of musicians gathered to perform stripped-down sets in honor of a very good cause – the Pablove Foundation, which raises money to help children with cancer. Founder Jeff Castelaz, the Dangerbird ...

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EXCLUSIVE: Disco Biscuits Live!

 

Published 2 days ago by Eric Nowels at Spin Magazine Online -

Even if trance-fusion jam bands aren't exactly your thing, there's no denying the mind-blowing live show of Philadelphia's Disco Biscuits. In this exclusive live video, the quartet perform "Uber Glue" -- off their upcoming release The Planet ...

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Monday's Music Roundup

 

Published 2 days ago by William Goodman at Spin Magazine Online -

[Updated: 9:03 A.M.] NEWS:   MICHAEL JACKSON , TAYLOR SWIFT , GREEN DAY Win Big at AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, and more also performed at L.A. event. [ MTV ] GIBSON GUITARS Raided by Police  ...

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SPIN.com's Best of the Week

 

Published 4 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

This week, New Moon premiered in L.A., Aerosmith members discussed singer Steven Tyler's drug habits, Rihanna performed her first concert since the Chris Brown assault, and SPIN stirred the web with our Rock Myths package, which argued that ...

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Movie Review: 'New Moon'

 

Published 5 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

It's probably a little early to speculate but here goes: New Moon might be the best film this franchise has to offer, and here's why: The first Twilight movie, based on the series of books by Stephenie Meyer, thrived off the unrealized sexual ...

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One Dead In Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash

 

Published 5 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Virginia State Police report that one person was killed Friday morning when a tour bus belonging to Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus overturned. The 16-year-old star was not onboard, The Associated Press reports. Share  ...

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Hot New Band: Fanfarlo

 

Published 5 days ago by Peter Gaston at Spin Magazine Online -

Discussing literature isn't something bands are known for doing in their down time -- and that's fine with Fanfarlo. "There's not a lot of beer-can smashing with us," says Simon Balthazar, 27, lead singer and main songwriter for the London ...

Q&A: 'Twilight' Star Nikki Reed

 

Published 5 days ago by Peter Gaston at Spin Magazine Online -

Name a song that you've listened to in the past 24 hours. "She's Only Happy in the Sun." It's nonstop Ben Harper in my apartment. My first boyfriend played me this song when I was 14 because my life back then was all about going to Venice ...

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Terrific Twitter Trio of the Week

 

Published 5 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Lots of musicians tweet -- but all that Twitters is not gold. That's why you'll want to check out SPIN.com every Friday to see whose tweets we're reading this week -- then update your TweetDeck! (Obligatory Self-Promotion: …while you're at it, ...

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Friday's Music Roundup

 

Published 5 days ago by William Goodman at Spin Magazine Online -

[Updated: 8:31 A.M.] NEWS:   New INTERPOL Due In Early 2010 Drummer Sam Fogarino says the upcoming release will sound like their acclaimed 2002 debut. [ Paste Magazine ] DEATH CAB 's New Album Influenced by WILCO ,  ...

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Jason Segel Performs With Swell Season

 

Published 5 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Folksy duo the Swell Season aren't exactly known for their comedic chops. Share Whether we're talking about their Oscar-winning music in the tearjerker film Once , or their recently released follow-up, Strict Joy , this ...

Up-And-Comers Meese Share Favorite Book

 

Published 5 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Denver rock band Meese has been relentlessly touring for the past few years, especially since the release of their new album, Broadcast , in July. Share That means the four musicians and their crew spend a lot of time holed up in a ...

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Rock Your Own Cocktail and Win a Trip to a Music Festival in Austin!

 

Published 6 days ago by Emilia Costa at Spin Magazine Online -

SPIN and UV Vodka are giving away a trip for two to a music festival in Austin, Texas. Enter your most creative, delicious drink recipe, using UV Vodka, and you'll be in the running to win! One grand prize winner will receive a pair of tickets ...

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Early Lady Gaga: New Clip from 2005!

 

Published 6 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

As SPIN writes in our new Rock Myths feature, behind all the dramatic videos , mind-boggling outfits , and onstage antics , Lady Gaga is in fact a talented songwriter and performer. Here's a little more evidence to back up that claim: video of ...

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Sex, Shrugs & Rock'n'Roll at mtvU's Woodie Awards

 

Published 6 days ago by Eric Nowels at Spin Magazine Online -

In the opening moments of last night's mtvU Woodie Awards at NYC's Roseland Ballroom, a co-ed octet of Matt & Kim back-up singers slowly peeled away shirts, argyle socks and, finally, skinny jeans during a bombastic, arm-swinging performance of ...

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Sex, Shrugs & Rock'n'Roll at Woodie Awards

 

Published 6 days ago by Eric Nowels at Spin Magazine Online -

In the opening moments of last night's mtvU Woodie Awards at NYC's Roseland Ballroom, a co-ed octet of Matt & Kim back-up singers slowly peeled away shirts, argyle socks and, finally, skinny jeans during a bombastic, arm-swinging performance ...

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Cloning Elvis, Dating Courtney....

 

Published 6 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Courtney Love bids $120,000 in an auction to win a date with former president Bill Clinton . Sadly, she loses… to Condoleezza Rice. [ NYMag ]  KISS want to rock with you in the afterlife, and Electric Six want to help with your next orgasm ...

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Aerosmith: Steven Tyler Back on Drugs?

 

Published 6 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

The relationships between Aerosmith's five members are playing out like a soap opera, and guitarist Brad Whitford has a theory as to why: singer Steven Tyler is back on drugs. Share "This guy has a tremendous history of ...

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Stone Temple Pilots Nix Tour to Finish Album

 

Published 6 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

The Stone Temple Pilots have been touring nearly non-stop since their first reunion gig at Harry Houdini's house in 2008 . Share But now the quartet are focusing on their reunion album, postponing the remainder of their U.S. tour  ...

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R. Kelly Wows His Hometown Chicago

 

Published 6 days ago by Eric Nowels at Spin Magazine Online -

Here’s a great problem to have: more hits than you could conceivably play in a 90-minute concert. It sure beats R. Kelly’s other problems. Tuesday and Wednesday marked his first hometown concerts since being acquitted on child-pornography ...

Baroness Rock D.C. on Opening Night

 

Published 6 days ago by Eric Nowels at Spin Magazine Online -

Launching their U.S. tour Wednesday night in Washington, D.C., Savannah, GA, quartet Baroness wasted little time in showing off the grand, intricate style of Blue Record , one of 2009's most acclaimed metal albums. Leading off with ...

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New Vampire Weekend Clip: "Cousins"

 

Published 6 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Vampire Weekend's new video is out, and guess what? It sounds like Vampire Weekend. And by that, we mean the Vampire Weekend that landed them on the cover of SPIN as one of the hottest bands of 2008. Share "Cousins" ...

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Thursday's Music Roundup

 

Published 6 days ago by William Goodman at Spin Magazine Online -

[Updated: 6:39 A.M.] NEWS:   JACK WHITE Talks WANDA JACKSON , DEAD WEATHER , WHITE STRIPES Rock journeyman wraps effort with country legend, labors on new projects. [ MTV ] WAVVES Recruits Ex- JAY REATARD  ...

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John Mayer Plays to the Cameras in NYC

 

Published 7 days ago by Eric Nowels at Spin Magazine Online -

As a fleet of cameras zoomed over the crowd eagerly awaiting the second show of John Mayer's new tour at New York City's Beacon Theatre on Tuesday night, a man stepped onstage to explain what was going on. "This is not a TV show, it's a concert," ...

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16 Rock Myths Debunked!

 

Published 7 days ago by Peter Gaston at Spin Magazine Online -

Radiohead are the most important band in the world! Nirvana killed off hair metal! Lady Gaga's music sucks! Many hold these truths to be self-evident. We don't. We poke holes in rock's greatest myths. Read our take -- then argue back in the ...

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Mark Hoppus' Pick of the Week: Ladyhawke

 

Published 7 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

When he's not commandeering the stage as the boisterous bassist for SoCal punks Blink-182, Tweeting wisdom to more than 1.4 million followers, or handling album production duties for bands like Motion City Soundtrack and New Found Glory, you'd think ...

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Beck and Charlotte Gainsbourg's Surreal Video

 

Published 7 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Beck's weird side is rubbing off on French pop royalty Charlotte Gainsbourg. MORE ON SPIN.COM: >> DOWNLOAD: Charlotte Gainsbourg & Beck Single >> Charlotte Gainsbourg, All-Star Cast Meet at '5:55' >> Beck ...

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Neko Case Rocks 'Fallon'

 

Published 7 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

If we needed any reminders that Neko Case's Middle Cyclone is one of 2009's best albums, her performance last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon did the trick. With her stellar (and heavily bearded!) backing band in tow, the red-haired ...

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Wednesday's Music Roundup

 

Published 7 days ago by William Goodman at Spin Magazine Online -

[Updated: 9:17 A.M.] NEWS:   50 CENT Is Motivated by EMINEM 's Success "This is what keeps me down to Earth and working," says Fiddy. [ MTV ] ROGUE WAVE Announce New Album, Tour Permalight drops March 2; U.S. ...

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'New Moon' Premieres in L.A.

 

Published 8 days ago by Eric Nowels at Spin Magazine Online -

New Moon mania hit L.A. hard Monday night, and the film's stars were as frazzled as anyone by the hysteria surrounding the highly anticipated sequel. "It is absolutely mental. I'm terrified," said newbie Jamie Campbell Bower, ...

Rihanna Performs First Concert Since Assault

 

Published 8 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Monday night in London, Rihanna performed her first solo concert since she was assaulted last February by then-boyfriend Chris Brown , marching onstage at the Brixton Academy to the banging beats of her new tune "Wait Your Turn" to ...

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Freak Out: Devendra Banhart Kicks Off Tour!

 

Published 8 days ago by Eric Nowels at Spin Magazine Online -

His hair long (but not excessively so), his face slightly obscured by five o'clock shadow (but not fully-bearded), and wearing jeans and a T-shirt underneath an open long-sleeve button-up, Banhart sang roughly half of his new What Will Be (Warner ...

DOWNLOAD: Beach House's Woozy New Song

 

Published 8 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Layers of ghostly organs and twinkling electric guitars; delicate percussion; Victoria Legrand's spellbinding coo -- it's the unique sound of Baltimore duo Beach House, who blissfully pair Mazzy Star psychedelia with hints of 1950s girl-group pop, ...

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Tough Questions for Scott Stapp

 

Published 8 days ago by Peter Gaston at Spin Magazine Online -

Whether it was for his quasi-religious posturing or his bombastic, Vedder-lite vocals, Scott Stapp was certainly a divisive force in rock during his rise to fame with Creed in the late 1990s. Trouble with alcohol and the law led to the group's ...

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New Albums from 50 Cent, Norah Jones & 4 More!

 

Published 8 days ago by Matt Kiser at Spin Magazine Online -

Here's a rundown of the essential albums available online and in record stores today: 50 Cent , Before I Self Destruct It's not the G-Unit leader's birthday anymore. Read Review >>   Norah Jones , The Fall  ...

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