Violent J, one half of Insane Clown Posse, is hitting back at The Atlantic, where an opinion piece about President Trump’s departure said the former leader was “the political equivalent of the Insane Clown Posse.” The article, written by Graeme Wood, Read more
Lady Gaga Belts Out National Anthem at Biden Inauguration
Last week, Lady Gaga was tapped to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Biden inauguration. And to the surprise of few, the Chromatica singer didn’t disappoint. On a bright, sunny, albeit cold day in Washington, D.C., Gaga belted out a stirring rendition of the Read more
Bad Religion Share ‘Emancipation of the Mind’ on Inauguration Day
Politically-leaning punk icons Bad Religion released “Emancipation Of The Mind,” an outtake from the 2019 album Age Of Unreason in conjunction with the inauguration today of President Joe Biden. The lyrics call for reason and open-mindedness as a new administration is welcomed into the Read more
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“America is in love with guns so this seems like a loaded question. Pun intended,” says Pharoahe Monch in response to: Why aren’t there more love songs in rap? “Subsequently, rappers love guns,” he adds. “If you’re talking romantically, that’s Read more
Lil Wayne Pardoned by Trump
On his literal last night in office, President Donald Trump unleashed more than 143 pardons that included notorious figures, close confidants, ardent supporters and some familiar faces. One of those was Lil Wayne. Fox News was first to report on Read more
Van Morrison Prepares for Legal Battle Against Northern Ireland Over Live Music Ban
Van Morrison isn’t a fan of the COVID-19 lockdown. He’s written songs about it. He’s put out strongly-worded statements about it. It seems like he’s trying really hard to be the leader of the former celebrities going viral (pun intended) Read more
Mike Watt + the Black Gang Share Bikini Kill Cover for Kill Rock Stars’ 30th Anniversary
Mike Watt, erstwhile bassist for the Minutemen, fIREHOSE, The Stooges, shared a live version with the Black Gang of the Bikini Kill song “Rebel Girl” to celebrate the label Kill Rock Stars’ 30th anniversary. The tune was recorded live on Read more
Foo Fighters Share Poignant Video for ‘Waiting on a War’
While Foo Fighters released the song “Waiting on a War” on Jan. 14, the tune’s new video treatment drives home the poignant worry of the lyrics. Quoting the core of the song’s lyrics below the video — “Every day waiting Read more
Blast Rites: January 2021’s Hottest Metal
Welcome to Blast Rites, SPIN’s monthly metal column! This month, we’ve got two unexpected yet wholly welcome death metal blasts from Arizona, the return of Sweden’s sexiest vampire goths, and boundary-obliterating guitar noise featuring Butthole Surfers drummer King Coffey. Gatecreeper Read more
Weezer Announce New Album OK Human
Weezer was supposed to release Van Weezer last year, which got pushed to this May. That apparently didn’t stop the alt-rockers from working on new material. On Monday, the group announced that they’re releasing a new album, OK Human, on Jan. 29. Read more
Early Radiohead Demo With Unheard Songs From Late ’80s Up for Auction
A cassette demo containing three previously unheard and undocumented songs by On A Friday, the band become Radiohead in 1991, is up for auction. The six-song tape is expected to bring about $2,700. The current bid at Omega Auctions is about $2,000. The Read more
Juan Ingaramo Wants to Bring His ‘Pop Nacional’ to the World
In the landscape of music coming from Latin America, Juan Ingaramo made his mark in Argentina with his pop nacional (his pop spin on genres like R&B, Latin trap, and reggaetón) sound and is now taking it global. Last month, Read more
New Radicals to Reunite After 22 Years for Biden Inauguration Event
In a reunion few could have seen coming, long-dormant and reclusive alt-rock band New Radicals will be performing (virtually) for the first time in 22 years at the upcoming Biden inauguration, according to Rolling Stone. The band’s seminal “You Only Read more
Iced Earth’s Jon Schaffer Arrested for Role in Capitol Riot
Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer was arrested on Sunday afternoon after turning himself over to authorities in Indianapolis. Schaffer faces six charges, including engaging in an act of physical violence. “Jon Schaffer, Columbus, IN, has been arrested in connection to Jan Read more
Make It Sing
Before I lay into the Democrats for missed opportunities at the House impeachment hearing, let’s review a few facts from the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection: President Trump told his crowd of his supporters that he would walk with them to Read more
Marianne Faithfull ‘May Not Be Able to Sing Ever Again’ Because of COVID-19
After being diagnosed, and subsequently hospitalized, with COVID-19 at the beginning of the pandemic, Marianne Faithfull was one of the lucky ones who was eventually discharged. Though she technically recovered, the singer was left with three residual side effects — short-term memory Read more
Ronnie Spector Reacts to Phil Spector’s Death: ‘It’s a Sad Day for Music and a Sad Day for Me’
Just hours after news broke of Phil Spector’s death, the disgraced producer and convicted murderer’s ex-wife Ronnie Spector shared a thoughtful reaction to his death. “It’s a sad day for music and a sad day for me,” the Ronettes star Read more
The Last Temptation of Jenny: Our 2006 Jenny Lewis Profile
This article originally appeared in the February 2006 issue of SPIN Jenny Lewis is concerned that she talks too much. She does not directly say this, and there is no evidence to support her fear. But this is her concern. And Read more
Phil Spector, Pioneering Music Producer and Convicted Murderer, Dies at 81
Phil Spector, the disgraced producer who pioneered the “Wall of Sound” and worked with artists including the Ronettes, the Crystals, the Beatles, Leonard Cohen, the Ramones and the Righteous Brothers, has died at the age of 81. Spector was convicted of Read more
Bow Wow Fans Get Mocked on Twitter for Attending Unsafe Concert in Houston
Bow Wow and his fans are getting absolutely roasted on Twitter after footage leaked of the rapper performing for a large, mostly unmasked crowd at Houston’s Cle’ Club Friday night. The event was part of a larger celebration for club Read more
The War on Drugs Perform ‘Arms Like Boulders’ on Colbert Using Only Guitars and Mandolin
The War on Drugs remotely joined The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Friday night in honor of their recently-released live album, LIVE DRUGS. The band made an interesting song selection, going with “Arms Like Boulders” (the opening track off its 2008 debut album Wagonwheel Read more
Dr. Dre Released From Hospital Following Brain Aneurysm
According to Ice-T on Twitter, Dr. Dre has officially returned home following his stint in the ICU due to a brain aneurysm. “Update: Just FaceTimed with @drdre He just made it home. Safe and looking good” the rapper and SVU icon Read more
SPIN Daybreaker: 21 Artists Breaking Into 2021
Last year had 2,020 problems, but music thankfully wasn’t one of them. The time has come to venture into a new year of discovering the unknown. The time to discover more artists you love, songs that move you from the Read more
Rage Against the Machine Unveil Killing in Thy Name Documentary About ‘the Fiction Known as Whiteness’
If you were waiting for Rage Against the Machine to collectively chime in with their take on the modern revival of old-fashioned racism (which has always been there, but is far more prevalent in society now than it was five Read more
Run the Jewels Drop ‘ooh la la’ Remix With Santa Fe Klan and Mexican Institute of Sound
Run The Jewels shared a remix of “ooh la la” by Mexican Institute of Sound with an additional verse by Santa Fe Klan. The single picks up Cumbia and Mariachi influences in the remix. Behind Mexican Institute of Sound is Camilo Read more
Nirvana’s Bleach to Be Reissued as a Limited-Edition Red Cassette
At this point, there’s been so many printings, pressings and reissues of Nirvana’s 1989 debut Bleach that it’s nearly impossible to keep track of which is what and for collectors, worth how much. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, another version of the Read more
John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters and More to Perform at Joe Biden Inauguration
Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters and John Legend will perform remotely to celebrate Joe Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration, with hosting between performances by Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington. Foo Fighters, Legend and Springsteen will give remote performances and longtime Biden supporter Lady Read more
SPIN First Look: UPSAHL Brings Her Bad Bitch Vibes to the Stage
Although we’re thrilled to say deuces to 2020, some epic music came out of a not-so-epic year. UPSAHL dropped her EP Young Life Crisis in the middle of the pandemic, and now she’s bringing her powerful vulnerability and edgy attitude Read more
Foo Fighters Rock ‘No Son of Mine’ and ‘Waiting on a War’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
The ubiquitous Dave Grohl celebrated his 52nd birthday with the Foo Fighters, giving fans two new songs on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night (Jan. 14). From the upcoming Medicine at Midnight LP, the Foo Fighters rocked the poignant “Waiting on a War,” Read more
Listen to AFI’s Two New Singles, ‘Twisted Tongues’ and ‘Escape From Los Angeles’
AFI is back with their first new tunes since 2018’s The Missing Man EP ahead of the promised release of their upcoming album. After teasing earlier this month that their 11th studio album would be released by the end of the Read more