Though Trent Reznor helped bring industrial rock to the mainstream as the frontman of Nine Inch Nails, he has revealed himself to be a pop fan in recent years. During a red carpet interview at the Golden Globes, he continued that trend while naming his favorite song of 2024. This past weekend, Reznor caught an
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You’ve seen the posts in your feed. You’ve heard the buzz. But the sheer scale of what melodic techno DJ, producer, visual artist and visionary Anyma has created at Sphere Las Vegas is something to be experienced first hand. It’s literally other wordly – challenging the senses as each of the four acts (Genesys, Humana,
As of January 9th, wildfires are continuing to ravage the Los Angeles area. Beginning with a devastating blaze in the Pacific Palisades, the ongoing LA wildfires have already destroyed thousands of homes and other structures and claimed at least five lives. The fires have spread across a vast portion of the county, reaching into the
Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, Hozier and Luke Combs will headline the 2025 edition of the Bonnaroo festival, which returns to its longtime home in Manchester, Tn., from June 12-15. The event will also host its first residency with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, who will play three distinct sets across the weekend. Bonnaroo
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2016. It’s being re-shared today in light of David Bowie’s birthday. Digging through a friend’s record collection can be an interesting way to get to know their tastes and personality. Looking through an artist genius’ vinyl stacks, however, can be downright enlightening. As Open Culture uncovered, David Bowie rummaged through
MTS Management Group/MTS Records truly shines as a hub of creativity and innovation in the current music scene. With a lineup of unique and groundbreaking artists, the label is all about supporting genuine artistry and pushing the boundaries of various genres. Whether it’s reflective pop hits or dynamic rock ballads, MTS gives musicians the platform
Disney+ has picked up a Holes TV show for pilot, as first reported by Variety. The potential series would be based on Louis Sachar’s 1998 book of the same name, which Disney previously adapted as a feature film in 2003. Alina Mankin will serve as writer, sharing executive producer duties with showrunner Liz Phang. One of the movie’s
Judging by Xzibit’s gruff, authoritative and often sinister voice, you wouldn’t necessarily think he has a sharp sense of humor, but he does. When once asked to name his Top 5 favorite rappers, he cheekily replied, “Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan,” a reference to Dave Chappelle’s 2004 parody of Puff Daddy’s MTV reality show Making
Nikki Glaser has been widely praised for her turn as host of the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday night, during which she roasted the celebrities in attendance without crossing the line. While chatting with Howard Stern on the morning after, our 2024 Comedian of the Year revealed some of the jokes that were left on
Name Warren Haynes Best known for Wearing a lot of hats (musically speaking). Current city Bedford Corners, NY. Really want to be in I lived in New York City for over 20 years – that probably covers it. But since we’re dreaming would love to see what LA was like between the late ‘50s and the mid-‘70s. Excited about My
Joe Satriani is known for his virtuoso skills on guitar, so any praise he heaps on another guitarist is worth its weight in gold. In a recent interview, Satriani commended Kurt Cobain, calling the late Nirvana frontman a “great guitar player.” “I was very happy with those Nirvana records,” Satriani told Classic Rock. “He was
Beloved soul vocalist and songwriter Brenton Wood died today (Jan. 3) at his home in Moreno Valley, Ca., his manager Manny Gallegos confirmed to Variety. The artist, who was born Alfred Jesse Smith in Shreveport, La., was best known for hits such as “The Oogum Boogum Song,” “Gimme Little Sign” and “Baby You Got It.”
Jack Nicholson may still be a household name, but his public appearances are becoming more and more rare. Now less of an on-the-town movie star and more of a “I’d rather sit under a tree and read a book than act” retiree, it’s been two years since he has been photographed — a streak broken
Live music continues to captivate audiences around the world, and the industry is showing no signs of slowing down. With demand for unforgettable live performances higher than ever, key players like ASAP Sound and Nerdmatics are stepping up to meet the challenge. Jordan Stilwell, co-founder of ASAP Sound, believes the stakes have never been greater.
After saying that he would stick his “dick in a blender” to see Phish at the Sphere again last April, Drew Carey has continued his reign as Phish Fan Supreme by DJing an afterparty for the band’s recent New Year’s Eve concert under the apt name DJ Blender. The afterparty was hosted at Hill Country
Neil Young has bailed out of a major summer 2025 festival before his presence on the bill was even announced. In a letter on his Neil Young Archives site, the rock legend announced he and his band the Chrome Hearts were “looking forward” to playing the U.K.’s beloved Glastonbury Festival but have now opted out.
Very few artists commit to the bit the way “Weird Al” Yankovic does. The musician and comedian has spent decades carving out a place for himself within the music industry, putting his own spin on familiar tunes along the way, prompting some devoted fans to wonder if his work would warrant consideration for the Rock
I remember when Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” was released in April of ’88, a striking introduction from a powerful and heart-rending new voice in music. “Fast Car” simply and beautifully relays the persuasive, hopeful desire to escape; the singer wants a “ticket to anywhere” and has “nothing to lose” or “prove.” Chapman has never confirmed
One of the most delightfully strange movies from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival is about to make its theatrical debut this January. And the first trailer for Love Me, a millennia-spanning romance starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, captures a portion of that delightful strangeness. Love Me begins well after the extinction of humanity, when
A lot of changes made for a pretty great year. My January promotion to Executive Editor meant leading online site editorial. Aside from some input by our Acting Editor-in-Chief, SPIN Founder Bob Guccione Jr., I managed the editorial staff, the stories, and the overall site strategy. So it was a big year for me. One
Nandi Bushell put her drum skills to the test, recreating Karen Carpenter’s legendary cover of “Dancing in the Street” that was recorded during a 1960s television appearance. The original clip saw a young Karen Carpenter — just a few years older than Bushell is now — performing as part of a trio during a studio-audience talk show.
Every year, pop culture gets a new class of pop stars, and also a new class of fake pop stars. We’re talking about fictional musicians like Spinal Tap, Powerline, and Dewey Cox—artists who only exist in movies and TV shows. They might not be real, but their music and fame undoubtedly is. So let’s see
Jason Momoa spent years portraying Aquaman in the pre-James Gunn DC cinematic universe, and it now looks like Gunn and company will bring him along as they attempt to restart the franchise — albeit as a different character. As confirmed by Deadline, Momoa will play the role of Lobo in the upcoming film Supergirl: Woman
In her effortless pithy way, Mae West phrased it best: “It’s better to be looked over than overlooked.” Of the hundreds of films released during any given year, most of them are inevitably overlooked. Beyond the lifeboat of major film festivals, which still assist a handful of buzzy international and independent films in their treacherous
A devout Christian, a progressive southerner, and a fervent disciple of rock and roll, Jimmy Carter assembled one of the strangest voting coalitions in American history and brought a new kind of swagger to the White House. His death at the age of 100 will be mourned by many, and whatever you think of his
I photographed Tupac in 1993, at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, in L.A. It was for a magazine, I forget which now, tied to the John Singleton movie, Poetic Justice, that he was in with Janet Jackson. It was three years before he was shot. He was very polite, very elegant, and open to suggestions.
Look, murder is bad, but you can’t deny (defend, depose) that the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has revealed some real anger with the American health apparatus, although the jokes have been (forgive me) hit or miss. But few have taken the joke as far as Tim Dillon, who appeared on the Netflix special
Name Corey Feldman Best known for Truth. Current city Los Angeles. Really want to be in Egypt and Israel. Excited about The Birthday [film released last October]. My current music collection has a lot of EDM. And a little bit of Eminem. Preferred format I prefer CDs because the clarity is there and you don’t
The historic Morrison Hotel, made famous by The Doors‘ 1970 album of the same name, was destroyed by a fire on Thursday (December 26th). The four-story structure in downtown Los Angeles had been technically vacant for more than a decade, although it is believed several dozen squatters were occupying the 110-year-old building. The massive blaze
In 1961, 19-year-old Robert Allen Zimmerman dropped out of college in his native Minnesota, made a pilgrimage to New York City to meet his folk music idol Woody Guthrie, and decided to become, in his own words, “Guthrie’s greatest disciple.” Performing in Greenwich Village as Bob Dylan and then signing to Columbia Records, he achieved