Sylvain Sylvain, the longtime guitarist for glam rock pioneers New York Dolls, has died at the age of 69. In 2019, a GoFundMe was launched for Sylvain after he was diagnosed with cancer. The news of Sylvain’s death was confirmed in Read more
Fall Out Boy, James Taylor, Carole King and Ben Harper Highlight Biden Pre-Inauguration Concert
Joe Biden’s inauguration — which, despite everything, is happening — will be celebrated with some virtual music on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 8pm ET. The lineup includes Carole King, will.i.am, James Taylor, Fall Out Boy, Michael Bivins, Ben Harper and Read more
Ariel Pink Accused of Sexual Abuse and Misconduct
On the same day that Ariel Pink and John Maus appeared in Washington, D.C. at a pro-Trump rally that left five people dead, Pink had civil harassment restraining orders he filed in Los Angeles against his ex-girlfriend and bandmate, Charlotte Ercoli Coe, dismissed. Read more
Cardi B to Star in Upcoming Comedy Assisted Living
Cardi B is taking her talents back to the big screen. The rapper will star in Assisted Living, a comedy that’s on tap from Paramount Pictures. Variety reports that the film is a “raucous comedy” with “tremendous heart.” She is set to play Read more
Eddie Vedder, Phoebe Bridgers, Brittany Howard and More to Play Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert
The 34th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert announced this year’s lineup, and it includes Eddie Vedder, Phoebe Bridgers, Brittany Howard, Valerie June, Angélique Kidjo, Laurie Anderson, Tenzin Choegyal, and Rubin Kodheli. The event will take place virtually—instead of its Read more
Descendents Bid President Trump Farewell on ‘That’s the Breaks’
Never ones to hide their political leanings, Descendents took aim at outgoing President Trump on their new song, “That’s The Breaks,” which they dedicate to the person they call a “Loser. Big time loser. Delusional loser. SORE loser.” A statement by Read more
Sia Releases ‘Hey Boy’ Remix Featuring Burna Boy, Shares Tracklist for New LP
Sia is back with a remix of “Hey Boy” that features Burna Boy, which comes from her forthcoming eighth studio album Music – Songs From And Inspired By The Motion Picture. She also shared the tracklist from the 14-cut release. This Read more
Flea, John Frusciante, IDLES Join Tom Morello and Serj Tankian on Gang of Four Tribute Album
Flea and John Frusciante from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Helmet, Idles, Gary Numan, the Dandy Warhols, Warpaint, Killing Joke and more join Tom Morello and Serj Tankian on the 20-song double album The Problem of Leisure: A Celebration of Read more
Heartbreak and Identity Crisis: Shame Push Themselves on Drunk Tank Pink
With 2020 in the rearview mirror, Shame’s Charlie Steen hopes that his band’s new album is a fresh start for those requiring relief during these mercurial/turbulent times. “I’m doing really good today,” Steen tells SPIN over Zoom late last year. Read more
Built to Spill Side Project Boise Cover Band Unearth Version of David Bowie’s ‘Ashes to Ashes’
When Built to Spill took a hiatus in 2002, singer Doug Martsch decided to meet up with pals in the Boise area for some loose jam sessions. What came from that? Another project, of course. That group, Boise Cover Band, knocked Read more
Beach Bunny Are Not Playing Games
Beach Bunny’s Lili Trifilio is like everyone’s big sister. She is undeniably cool—a well-balanced, frequently pink-haired Libra, succeeding in making her artistic dreams come true while failing in romantic relationships. “The stars aligned,” Trifilio tells SPIN over the phone, speaking Read more
Governors Ball Sets 2021 Festival Dates
While optimism grows surrounding the COVID vaccine, touring and festivals have yet to resume…and for the most part, have yet to be announced. New York City’s Governors Ball is bucking that trend. In a tweet on Wednesday morning, the fest Read more
A Day in the Life of… Charlie Houston
“I just want my songs to be super authentic and address shit that all young people deal with,” says 19-year-old genre-bending singer and songwriter Charlie Houston. Her five-track EP I Hate Spring (April 2021) is an irresistible blend of melodic Read more
NOFX Share ‘Linewleum’ Video Featuring M Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold
California punk progenitors NOFX shared a video for their song “‘Linewleum,” a clip featuring M Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold. It’s the first single released from Single Album, which is due out Feb. 26 on Fat Wreck Chords. Single Album is the band’s 14th Read more
AC/DC Share ‘Realize’ Video
“Realize,” the opening cut from AC/DC’s massive hit album Power Up, gets the video treatment with a cool black and white clip of a live-in-studio performance of the tune. Another classic, chunky foot-stomper in the AC/DC canon, lyrics including “I Read more
Julien Baker Releases New Single, ‘Hardline’
For those eagerly awaiting the release of next month’s Little Oblivions from Julien Baker, the new single “Hardline” gives a taste of what’s to come. The 25-year-old songwriter’s latest features the kind of folksy and catchy catharsis fans have come to expect Read more
Aaron Lee Tasjan: Pop Goes the Rock
Willie Nelson made Aaron Lee Tasjan throw his guitar away. No, the stoney country legend didn’t request that Tasjan toss his instrument; rather, the singer-songwriter had a petulant pandemic freak-out during an April livestream, marched outside, and dumped his guitar Read more
YFN Lucci Wanted By Atlanta Police for Murder
Rapper YFN Lucci is wanted by Atlanta police in connection with the Dec. 10 murder of James Adams. A police report said that at around 5:20 pm on Dec. 10, officers responded to an incident that took place in southwest Atlanta. Read more
Members of Limp Bizkit, 311, The Used and More Cover Jane’s Addiction to Support Roadies
The Kings of Quarantine — the appropriately named collaboration between members of Mastodon and Slaves on Dope that covered Faith No More in October — are back with a collection of their friends for a brand new take on an old tune. Read more
Ty Dolla $ign Covers ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’
This year has been an odd one so far (to put it mildly), but you probably didn’t have rapper/feature king (and former SPIN cover subject) Ty Dolla $ign covering Nirvana on your bingo card. Late on Monday, the rapper posted Read more
Billie Eilish to Release Photo and Audio Book
She may still be just a teenager, but Billie Eilish’s 19 years will be chronicled in her first book, BILLIE EILISH, a visual narrative journey through her life. The book, featuring hundreds of never-before-seen photos from her childhood, on tour, and more, Read more
Mogwai Shares Video for ‘Ritchie Sacramento’
Mogwai dropped a song and video for the new tune “Ritchie Sacramento,” the second release from the group’s upcoming tenth album, As the Love Continues, due out on Feb. 19. “‘Ritchie Sacramento’’s title came from a misunderstanding a friend of Read more
Hospital Bracelet Are Reckoning
Eric Christopher—vocalist of Hospital Bracelet—was already considering music as a full time job before making it a reality. “I was debating this decision for weeks,” they tell SPIN over the phone on a December night. “Then, it was on our Read more
Lana Del Rey Doubles Down on Chemtrails Cover Defense, Says Trump Presidency ‘Needed to Happen’ in Order to Address ‘Problems’
Lana Del Rey might want to be a bit more careful as she promotes her upcoming album, Chemtrails Over the Country Club. The “Summertime Sadness” singer took to Instagram yesterday to awkwardly point out that the newly released album cover features people Read more
Neil Young Expresses ‘Empathy’ for ‘Manipulated’ Supporters, Blames Trump for ‘Exaggerating’ Truth
Neil Young has long been outspoken about his disgust for outgoing President Donald Trump. But in a new message posted on his Neil Young Archives site, he expresses empathy for those who he says “have been so manipulated and had Read more
Beach Slang Break Up Following ‘Emotional and Psychological Abuse’ Accusations By Former Manager
On Jan. 5, former Beach Slang manager Charlie Lowe accused the band’s James Alex of emotional, psychological and narcissistic abuse in a series of tweets. It detailed him punching walls, calling Charlie an “ungrateful bitch” and more. Charlie continued: “I Read more
Lana Del Rey Shares Chemtrails Over the County Club Title Track
Nearly eight months after originally announcing her album Chemtrails Over the Country Club, Lana Del Rey is sharing its title track. The new single is the second offering off the upcoming album, following “Let Me Love You Like a Woman” and Read more
Dr. Fauci Predicts Shows — With Masked Audiences — to Return This Fall
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci said theaters and other venues may open up for shows “some time in the fall of 2021,” depending on the vaccine. In the virtual meeting during the Association of Performing Arts Professionals, he also indicated that Read more
Jack White’s 2014 Detroit Theater Show to Be Released on Vinyl
Jack White has been laying low for the better part of the past year, but his Third Man Records is dusting off a classic set for its latest Vault release. The Detroit native’s 2014 show at the city’s Masonic Temple Read more
History Personified: Lenny Kaye’s Life in Music
The Greenwich Village of the 1960s was a carnival of music, literature, poetry, coffee houses, free love, fashion and great ethnic food. The neighborhood’s heartbeat was Bleecker Street, where one could hear the soon-to-be-discovered Bob Dylan at The Village Gate, Read more