Snapped: The Voidz at the Apollo Theater (A Photo Essay)
The Voidz hit the stage at the Apollo Theater just weeks after releasing Like All Before You on September 20, marking their first album in…
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Selena Gomez Reacts to Boyfriend Benny Blanco’s Viral ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Inclusion
Benny Blanco was featured in People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” 2024 issue –– an honor that has since gone viral –– and his girlfriend Selena…
My Chemical Romance Playing ‘Black Parade’ In Full Next Year
Emo diehards, rejoice. My Chemical Romance will perform their beloved 2006 genre classic The Black Parade in its entirety on a 10-date North American stadium…
Björk Reveals Environment-Themed ‘Immersive Sound Piece’
Björk has long written about and been inspired by the natural world, and the Icelandic artist will extend that theme with “Nature Manifesto,” a new…
‘God-Fearing Patriots,’ Assemble: Nickelback, Kid Rock Team For Fests
Hot on the heels of Donald Trump’s re-election as President of the United States, Nickelback and Kid Rock will headline Peachtree Entertainment’s Rock the Country and Rock the South festivals, which will visit 11…
Every Madonna Album, Ranked
Madonna Louise Ciccone, like Prince and Michael Jackson, was born in 1958, and in the mid-’80s fulfilled her destiny as part of the holy triumvirate…
ERIC SAYS
This article is a weaving together of original writing by Eric Avery with some personal history he told Matt Thompson on a rooftop one sunny…
Kings of Leon Announce New Album ‘Can We Please Have Fun,’ 2024 Tour
After teasing activity on their social media accounts, Kings of Leon have revealed plans to release their ninth studio album, Can We Please Have Fun.…
Afrobeats Star Kizz Daniel Is About to Take Over the U.S.
It’s around 4:00 p.m. in Lagos, and Nigerian singer-songwriter Kizz Daniel has been up all night recording in the studio, and despite the fatigue that’s…
J.Lauryn: From Grammy-Winning Songwriter to Solo Artist
Grammy Award-winning songwriter J.Lauryn, known for her influential work in hip-hop and reggae, is embarking on a new journey as a solo artist. The Hawaii-born,…
Slayer Reunion Highlights Louder Than Life Lineup
Nearly five years after the completion of their farewell tour, Slayer will return to the stage as one of the headliners for the Louder Than…
SANCTUARY IN BERLIN
Ukrainian photographer Nastya Platinova spoke with four musicians from Ukraine, forced to flee war and looking for a new life in Berlin. Nastya met and…
Afrobeats Star Kizz Daniel Is Not Yet a Household Name, but Is About to Be…
It’s around 4:00 p.m. in Lagos, and Nigerian singer-songwriter Kizz Daniel has been up all night recording in the studio, and despite the fatigue that’s…
The Professor Will Now Unpack — Michael Jackson and Rick Astley
Tom Zoellner is a tenured Professor of English at Chapman University, the author of numerous distinguished works of non-fiction, and an editor-at-large of the Los…
The Misfits, Iggy Pop Anchor Classic Punk Fest No Values
The Original Misfits, Iggy Pop, Social Distortion, Turnstile, Bad Religion and the reunited Sublime will anchor the lineup for the first No Values festival, which…
Band Jury: Foxygen’s Jonathan Rado Defends…Foxygen’s Seeing Other People
Welcome to Band Jury, a SPIN series in which artists defend black sheep albums they feel deserve another listen. These are projects that, for whatever…
Brie Stoner On the Sultry Simplicity of Her Serge Gainsbourg-Inspired Single “Hungry”
By the sound of her upcoming album, Me Veo, and the smoldering late-60s-French-pop-sounding song, “Hungry,” you wouldn’t guess that Brie Stoner would be calling from…
Every Pavement Album, Ranked
Pavement set off on their first tour in 1990 and sullenly staggered to an infamous final show in London in 1999. In the years in…
Lil Wayne, André 3000 Set For 2024 Roots Picnic
The Roots have once again pulled together a star-studded lineup for their annual hometown Roots Picnic, which returns to Philadelphia on June 1-2 at the…
‘60s Muse Turned Psychologist Jenny Boyd Explores Rock’s Greatest Icons
There is a whole layer of iconic women who are brilliant and accomplished, but they’re mainly known for their association with iconic men. Jenny Boyd…