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Refused have announced that they are breaking up, but not before playing one final North American tour in early 2025. In addition, the Swedish hardcore legends are releasing a deluxe 25th anniversary edition of their seminal album The Shape of Punk to Come. The tour, which features support from Quicksand, kicks off March 21st in

For rapper Killer Mike, the ’80s was the most impactful decade of sound. Sitting down with SPIN and Bose as part of our Decades of Sound collaboration, Killer Mike shares his thoughts on the eclectic and rule-breaking era. “In my opinion, the ’80s gave you everything,” Killer Mike says, “from new wave, heavy hardcore redefined

Even fictional bands are banning the Trump campaign from using their music. After Isaac Hayes’ estate successfully barred Trump from using “Hold On, I’m Coming,” the cinematic heavy metal act Spinal Tap have preemptively demanded that the campaign not play their song “Sex Farm.” Harry Shearer, who portrays Spinal Tap bassist Derek Smalls, declared the

Patti Scialfa has revealed a six-year battle with the blood cancer multiple myeloma in the new documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. The 71-year-old musician, who has been married to Springsteen since 1991, has only occasionally performed with the band over the past several years but her absence was not addressed

Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, the NFL has announced. The 2025 Super Bowl will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9th. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why,” Lamar said in a statement.

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds announced a 2025 North American tour, their first in the area in seven years, and the band’s first since 2022. The tour begins on April 15 in Boston at the Agganis Arena before heading to NYC’s Barclays Center in Brooklyn. St. Vincent is opening those two dates. The tour

Linkin Park’s new singer Emily Armstrong has addressed her past friendship with Danny Masterson amid renewed scrutiny over her ties to the convicted rapist and the Church of Scientology. In a statement released late Friday night, Armstrong acknowledged that she once considered Masterson a “friend” and attended one of his early court hearings as an

The music world is abuzz, as the single Hold Me Tonight by Baba flew to the top of the iTunes charts, stealing the hearts of everyone. This is news to nobody who followed this artist since he was born, because with each song, this artist’s blend of contemporary pop and pop-rock with complex melodic arrangements

Spiritbox have unveiled the new single “Soft Spine” as they gear up for a North American tour with Korn and Gojira. The stand-alone track comes less than a week before the outing kicks off on September 12th in Tampa, Florida. Spiritbox will open each show, with Gojira providing direct support to headliners Korn (pick up

After going on hiatus following singer Chester Bennington’s 2017 death, Linkin Park’s surviving members today (Sept. 6) revealed that they’ve enlisted Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong on vocals and songwriter/producer Colin Brittain on drums for a new album and world tour. FROM ZERO is out Nov. 15 from Warner Records and is led by the single

Some folks have stage names for the vibes (Sting, The Edge, The Rock), while others adopt new monikers out of necessity. Michael Keaton, whose real name is Michael Douglas, is a prime example of the latter. Now, he’s looking to take back his real surname by integrating it into his better-known fake name. As the

As the landscape of Christian hip-hop evolves, one name continues to stand out: Anike. Formerly known as Wande, she recently released her self-titled album “Anike” on August 30. This album marks a significant turning point in her career, showcasing her journey of personal growth and artistic expression. After a five-year hiatus, Anike returns with a

Fresh off the announcement of their forthcoming live album, Live Drugs Again, The War on Drugs have dropped a new cover of Tom Petty’s “You Wreck Me.” Stream their version of the song below. The War on Drugs’ take on “You Wreck Me” comes via the new Vince Vaughn-starring Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey. The

Singer and guitarist Jakob Nowell filled in some pretty big shoes when he became the frontman of reggae punk pioneers Sublime – his father’s. The late, great Bradley Nowell was one of the most influential singers of the ’90s, known for his California-bred stylings and distinct vocals. Talking with SPIN and Bose as part of

It wouldn’t be a holiday season without Pentatonix. The five-piece a capella group have announced their 2024 “Hallelujah! It’s a Christmas Tour” outing, which kicks off in November and concludes right before Christmas. The tour follows Pentatonix’s previous holiday-centric jaunt, 2023’s “The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year.” Find tickets here, and read on for

In a world where music and AI are largely at odds, techno DJ/Producer/Instrumentalist Reinier Zonneveld found a way to celebrate and bolster his artistic vision via AI, rather than diminish it. Through a groundbreaking two hour set at R² Festival at the Amsterdam-adjacent Spaarnwoude, Zonneveld went back to back with his computer counterpart, the R²

 Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | More Platforms Akon joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Trouble. The “Lonely” singer also previews his upcoming LP, so listen to the episode above or wherever you get your podcasts. Akon takes us back to his 2004 mindset, in which his then-recent release

Music manager Ryan Gentles and artists Bec Lauder and the Thing are the latest guests on the SPIN Presents Lipps Service podcast, during which they discuss with host Scott Lipps their unique experiences in the New York music scene over the past two decades. In part one of a two-part episode, the first conversation is with Gentles, who managed

“Keepers of the Flame” is the stirring new single from Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road. Culled from their latest album release, Country Grass II, “Keepers of the Flame” has an outstanding pedigree. Written by respected singer/songwriter David Stewart, Jordan and Carolina Road supply a likely definitive interpretation of the track that embodies classic bluegrass virtues.

Incubus recently launched a US arena tour celebrating their fourth album, 2001’s Morning View, and featuring support from Coheed and Cambria. On Thursday night (August 29th), the outing made a stop at a sold-out Madison Square Garden in New York City. Coheed and Cambria kicked off the evening promptly at 7:40 pm as fans filed

New York rapper Fatman Scoop, who scored an unlikely international hit in the early 2000s with “Be Faithful” and won a Grammy for his contribution to Missy Elliott’s hit “Lose Control,” died earlier today (Aug. 31) after collapsing during a performance at a free concert in Hamden, Ct. He was 53. Scoop, whose real name

Mastodon have become a household name in the world of metal, thanks to a discography that is home to some incredible albums. With killer riffs, intriguing themes, and progressive mentality, the Atlanta-based metal band has continuously captivated the minds and ears of listeners with each release. One of the more impactful records in their career

The beloved Desert Daze festival has canceled its 2024 edition, which was to be its first in two years, due to “rising production costs and the current volatile festival market,” according to a statement from its organizers. The event was set for Oct. 10-13 in Lake Perris, Ca., with headliners Jack White, Cigarettes After Sex

Gojira stole the show at last month’s Olympics opening ceremony in Paris with their mesmerizing performance of “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)” featuring opera singer Marina Viotti. Now, the French metal masters have unveiled an official single version of the song via streaming services (listen below). The official audio comes two weeks before Gojira support