This week, SPIN remembered Amy Winehouse, Metallica announced special 30th anniversary shows, and Feist unveiled her next album, Metals. Meanwhile, Kanye West and Jay-Z decided to tour in support of their upcoming LP, Bjork dropped a new Michel Gondry-directed video, and Red Hot Chili Peppers played a secret show in Big Sur, California.
These stories, plus the week’s top news, audio/video, and live reviews, below:
TOP STORIES
Red Hot Chili Peppers Rock Big SurThey debut songs from their upcoming album at the Henry Miller Library.
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- FIRST LISTEN: Feist’s New Album, ‘Metals’ Read >>
- Amy Winehouse: Rock Myth, Hard Reality Read >>
- Metallica Announce 30th Anniversary Concerts Read >>
- Mastodon Roar Back With Monster Metal Anthem Read >>
- Bjork Teams With Michel Gondry for Stunning Video Read >>
- FREE ALBUM: Get SPIN’s Mix for Lollapalooza Read >>
NEWS
Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ Reissue Details RevealedThe 20th anniversary edition will feature 1991 Halloween concert DVD, re-mixed version of the album, and more. Read >> Plus
PHOTO GALLERY
20 Must-Hear Artists at Lollapalooza 2011HEAR MUSIC: From chart-topping rockers to underground MCs, it’s the ultimate guide to Chicago’s August 5-7 bash. Read >>
AUDIO/VIDEO
WATCH: Cameron Crowe’s Pearl Jam Doc ClipIt’s enough to have even casual fans frothing over the film’s October premiere. Read >> Plus
- WATCH: Mars Volta Perform 3 New Songs Read >>
- HEAR EP: Flaming Lips Team With Lightning Bolt Read >>
- Death Cab Cover Ride’s Shoegaze Gem ‘Twisterella’ Read >>
- Robyn Turns Coldplay Cover Into Disco Party Read >>
- EXCLUSIVE: Hear Wolf Parade Frontman’s Solo LP Read >>
- DOWNLOAD: Gorgeous New Neon Indian Track Read >>
- EXCLUSIVE: L.A.’s Grouplove Howl on New Tune Read >>
- WATCH: Mountain Goats’ Cool Animated Video Read >>
IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT
Flaming Lips and Weezer Share the Stage in JerseyTheir side-by-side stage set-up makes for good times all around. Read >> Plus
REVIEWS
Little Dragon, Ritual Union (Peacefrog/EMI)Read >> Plus
- Dex Romweber Duo, Is That You in the Blue? (Bloodshot) Read >>
- Jim Ford, Harlan County (Light in the Attic)Read >>
- The Features, Wilderness (Warner Bros.) Read >>
- The Horrors, Skying (XL)Read >>
- MellowHype, BlackenedWhite (Fat Possum)Read >>