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Feb 18, 2025 · Mark Jacob Lenderman is technically homeless. As we’re walking to a bar near his hotel, he explains that after moving to Durham, North Carolina, he’s bee

Mar 18, 2025 · “We want to do it, but there’s so many logistics still to be worked out, like who’s available when and what cities we would go to,” Narducy tells SPIN. “We’re learning as we go.

Jun 18, 2025 · The OGs: Rick Rubin (left) and Russell Simmons back when. (Photo by Jim Steinfeldt via Getty Images) Russell Simmons says he was “shocked” to learn T La Rock and Jazzy Jay’s 1984 …

Mar 10, 2025 · Ironically, the 22-year-old Isbell was quickly recruited into the group in 2001 when the band’s guitarist, Rob Malone, failed to show up for a house concert put on by SPIN magazine.

Jun 2, 2025 · SPIN’s favorite albums of the year (so far) include new and seasoned artists from around the world, and cover multiple genres including hip-hop, jazz, indie rock, funk, and folk.

Jun 2, 2025 · When Alex Warren was a kid, he loved wandering around his house, singing. His mother would berate him for it, telling him he had no talent. So at age 18 when Wa

Mar 17, 2025 · Neal Francis sent me a thoughtful note a few days after our SPIN interview. It was like getting a response to a fan letter from one of the Cassidys—Shaun or David—in the ’70s.

Feb 28, 2025 · Cymande is a band made for our current moment — as they've been for 50 years. Decade after decade, new listeners wake up to the music, one album-reissue, hip-