Music

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

Long before Oasis flamed out in 2009 following nearly a decade of lackluster music, tabloid-fodder soundbites, physical altercations, and competent but predictable live shows, a late ‘90s critic remarked that “one day we might look back, possibly in anger,” and wonder why the Gallagher brothers were once among the most popular rock bands in the

Dinosaurs once again roam the Earth in the seventh entry of the Jurassic Park series, which has officially been titled Jurassic World Rebirth. With the movie set for release on July 2nd, 2025, Universal has shared a first look at the humans who will have to face their prehistoric cohabiters: Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and

“The band refers to me as Zef,” bassist Alex Zefron tells me, of the nickname he inherited from his father.  Here at SPIN we’ve considered Alex—“Zef”—one of our own since he joined our sales team back in December. We can’t take credit for his catchy alt five-piece Provider, though—that all started with Zef and three

Vice President Kamala Harris is known for being a hip-hop, soul, and jazz fan, but now we know she has dabbled in punk rock on at least one occasion. In a recent interview with EFE, Harris’ younger cousin Sharada Balachandran Orihuela recalled the two of them attending a Bad Religion show in the early 2000s. Orihuela’s

We’re back! After 12 years, SPIN has returned as a print magazine, with Lainey Wilson serving as the first country music artist on the cover in our 39-year history. Other SPIN favorites featured in the issue include Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic, Rakim and Guided by Voices’ Robert Pollard. There’s also an extensive feature penned by Jane’s

Kanye West (now known as Ye) has found a buyer for the Malibu mansion he stripped down — albeit at a loss of roughly $36 million. Real estate investment company Belwood Investments announced in a press release earlier this month it was under contract to acquire the property in the $21 million range. As previously reported,

Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service frontman Ben Gibbard uplifts and reminiscences on the music video era that is the ’80s. Talking to SPIN for our collaboration with Bose, Gibbard says it is his favorite decade of sound, even though he missed out on being part of it. “I would’ve enjoyed being at

Looking for a guitar but don’t have the funds to purchase a spanking-new model? Fender is now selling certified pre-owned guitars via the brand’s official Reverb shop. What makes the certified pre-owned instruments stand out among other used guitars is that these guitars have been professionally inspected by Fender and come with a one-year limited

Jeff Lynne didn’t want there to be any confusion over what we were witnessing as the Over and Out Tour kicked off Aug. 23 at Acrisure Arena. “This is our last tour ever,” insisted the Electric Light Orchestra legend, coming across like one of the few classic rockers who actually mean it when they say