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CHVRCHES begin bold chapter roses
(photo: Jody Evans) Five years after their last full-length record, the dynamic Scottish trio CHVRCHES—Lauren Mayberry, Martin Doherty, and Iain
Danny Brown Salutes ‘Atrocity Exhibition’ Shows
A decade after the release of Atrocity Exhibition, the experimental rap powerhouse Danny Brown is finally putting his seminal work
Sky Plans Trial Conviction Tupac Murder Doc
A new feature documentary is set to delve into the complex and often contentious legal battle surrounding the 1996 murder
Slow Pulp finds its way out of the rut
The modern experience often feels like a relentless loop of existential dread and messy romance. We call it the quarter-life
Heavy Well Opens Up for Surprises
The Well has given us a potent dose of raw emotion with their fourth album, And Flames Ran Like Living
Roger Taylor confronts the beautiful broken world
When a legend like Roger Taylor steps away from the spotlight to create, the resulting work often carries the weight
A Century of Coltrane’s Music
John Coltrane performs on stage at the Half Note club, New York, 1965. (Credit: Adam Ritchie/Redferns) The musical journey of
Madonna and Charli XCX Hit the Dancefloor
The air crackled with mutual admiration, and eventually, that admiration found its rhythm in the studio. Pop provocateurs Madonna and
The Weeknd drops new song with Yoko Takahashi
The Weeknd just delivered one of the most visually stunning and culturally resonant performances of his career, culminating the final
Chad Gilbert dies of cancer
New Found Glory, with Chad Gilbert far right (photo: Angelea Yoder) Chad Gilbert, the driving force behind the iconic sound
Beck’s introspective journey to his best self
Introspective Beck May Be the Best Version of Beck Beck has always navigated the complex landscape of music, often swinging
Patti Smith Albums Ranked
Born in Chicago in 1946 and raised in New Jersey, Patti Smith carved out a legendary path in the music
Don Diablo x SPIN Minimag Show LA This Thursday Night
Don Diablo x SPIN Minimag Show at Sound Nightclub LA: Join Us This Thursday Night Get ready to hit the
Gayle chases the chaos
From dreaming about a magical discovery inside a Target to dominating the music scene, Gayle Rutherfurd’s journey is a masterclass
Jake Fussell walks the old path to beyond
Jake Xerxes Fussell. Jake Xerxes Fussell has built a reputation as a masterful excavator of forgotten folk songs, but his
Capturing Pulp At Its Most Joyful Theatrical Art
Pulp, a band synonymous with British cultural history, is embarking on a new chapter, and this latest evolution is being
Duncan Sheik Dies Composer of Spring Awakening
The musical landscape lost a distinctive voice yesterday with the passing of Duncan Sheik, the introspective singer-songwriter and celebrated Broadway
Billy Strings picks up a storm on ACL
The world of acoustic music is buzzing with anticipation as renowned artist Billy Strings prepares to deliver a high-voltage performance
Mike Ness talks Social Distortion’s new LP and Lipps Service
For nearly five decades, the history of punk rock has been etched into the visceral sounds of bands like Social
Hydra Head Records History Gets a Chaotic Book Treatment
Cave In (photo: Jason Hellmann) The world of independent music is often built on a foundation of sheer artistic audacity,
SPIN Promotes Liza Lentini to Editor-in-Chief
Liza Lentini. The editorial landscape of music and culture has just received a major upgrade, signaling a powerful shift in
Big Loud showcases rising talent at AmericanaFest
When the Nashville heat hit a scorching 100 degrees, the search for refuge led festivalgoers to Big Loud’s AmericanaFest showcase,
Reviving the archives
There is a profound, almost addictive, power in keeping a detailed archive. For some, it begins with a simple habit—a
Soundgarden’s “Head Down” Deep Cut
Soundgarden built a reputation on heavy, dynamic rock, but the band’s sonic landscape was continually evolving, especially when a new
5 Albums Greg Dulli Can’t Live Without
For Greg Dulli, music isn’t just something you listen to; it’s an immersive landscape. As the creative force behind The