The Marvelettes singer Wanda Young has died, aged 78
Wanda Young, a former lead singer of the classic R&B group The Marvelettes, has died at age 78. Her passing was confirmed on Friday (December…
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ZZ Top sell publishing rights and back catalogue for undisclosed fee
ZZ Top have sold all their publishing rights and back catalogue for an undisclosed fee. ORDER NOW: Paul Weller is on the cover in the latest…
QUIZ: How well do you know triple j’s Hottest 100?
Probably one of the best times of the year, triple j’s Hottest 100 countdown offers a day chock-full of the best jams of the year.…
Pnau spins exclusive French Touch DJ set on Apple Music: ‘It’ll get you on your feet’
Pnau is ringing in Christmas with some French Touch. The Sydney trio of brothers Nick and Sam Littlemore, and fellow electronic wizard Peter Mayes, drop…
British YouTuber LadBaby on track for UK chart history thanks to… sausage rolls
British YouTuber LadBaby is on track to make UK chart history this week, seeking a fourth consecutive Christmas No. 1. Graphic designer Mark Hoyle began creating…
Ed Sheeran’s touring income drops dramatically to $3 a day
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all, even Ed Sheeran: the pop star has saw his touring income drop dramatically to just $3 a day. …
Tai Verdes on the power of TikTok and why writing is cathartic for him
Tai Verdes connected with AltPress for issue #400. During the 10 Topics conversation, the artist talks about the foremost necessities for his mental health, his…
10 best ’70s London punk bands, from Siouxsie And The Banshees to Sex Pistols
As long as there’s been a punk scene, its denizens have argued as to which city invented it — New York or London? Truth be…
Lars Frederiksen announces U.S. tour in support of ‘To Victory’ EP
Rancid‘s Lars Frederiksen has announced a US solo tour set for 2022 in support of his recent EP, To Victory. The singer and guitarist will…
Robert Pattinson has a vision for ‘The Batman’ set across two more films
Robert Pattinson has a vision for the future of The Batman, and it includes more movies. “I’ve made a kind of map for where Bruce [Wayne]’s…
Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss discuss hardest ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ scene & more
Director Lana Wachowski‘s The Matrix Resurrections is set to open in theaters and stream on HBO Max Dec. 22. Keanu Reeves (Neo) and Carrie-Anne Moss (Trinity)…
Andrew Lee Finds New Life in Classic Shred
It’s list season, the only season that matters. That said, let’s talk about a list from nine years ago. Specifically, SPIN’s 100 Greatest Guitarists list,…
The Dark Legacy of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’
I have as much affinity for the song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” as the next Gen-Xer. I know I’m not alone in the nostalgic…
SPIN Presents Lipps Service With Daniel Kohn
The new episode of Lipps Service is a bit different than usual. Host Scott Lipps spoke with SPIN’s editorial director Daniel Kohn. The two went…
Watch Lorde’s Video for ‘Leader of a New Regime’
Lorde observed today’s winter solstice by releasing a new video for “Leader of a New Regime.” Directed by Lorde and Joel Kefali, the video marks…
Nandi Bushell Returns to the Drums for Version of Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’
Everyone’s favorite 11-year-old prodigy, Nandi Bushell, is back again with a brand new version of Billie Eilish‘s “Happier Than Ever.” Rather than a standard cover…
Kreator Premiere Live Version Of “All Of The Same Blood”
A live take of Kreator‘s “All Of The Same Blood” has premiered online streaming via YouTube for youbelow. This performance was recorded at the ‘Wâldrock‘…
Witchden Premiere New Song & Music Video “Renewal”
Minneapolis-based black ‘n’ roll outfit Witchden premiere a new song entitled “Renewal”, streaming via YouTube for you below. The track and clip features their new…
Dødsleie Premiere New Song & Music Video “When the Truth Grows” From Upcoming Debut Album “Immortal Hand”
Part-Swedish, part-U.S. black metal band Dødsleie premiere a new song and music video named “When the Truth Grows”, taken from their upcoming debut full-length “Immortal…
Under The Scythe Premiere New Song & Music Video “Xenoforms”
Russia-based death metal/deathcore band Under The Scythe premiere a new song and music video called “Xenoforms”, streaming via YouTube for you below. Read More/Discuss on…