Billie Joe / Michael Jackson / Haley WilliamsThis week, millions of people paid their last respects to the King of Pop. But the Michael Jackson memorial wasn't the only big news: Green Day kicked off their U.S. tour in Seattle, Michigan hosted the Rothbury Festival, and Paramore released a new single.
These stories, plus the week's top news, photo galleries, audio/video, and reviews, below.
TOP STORIES:
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SPIN contributor Mikael Wood recounts the experience of attending the memorial the whole world was watching.
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- Green Day Kick Off U.S. Tour Read >>
- Listen: Paramore's Angry New Song Read >>
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PHOTO GALLERIES:
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The lakeside extravaganza in Michigan featured Grace Potter, Ani Difranco, the Dead, the Black Crowes, Nas & Damian Marley, and more! Read >>
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PLUS:
- Best of the San Francisco Music Scene Read >>
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AUDIO/VIDEO:
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The three gorgeous Brooklyn ladies play two tunes off their new album, Still Night, Still Light, at SPIN's NYC office.
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- Exclusive Song: Anberlin Singer's Side Project Read >>
- Free Download: Mazzy Star Singer's Eerie New Tune Read >>
- Rothbury Artist Interviews, Part 1 Read >>
- Rothbury Artist Interviews, Part 2 Read >>
- Free MP3: My Morning Jacket's Jim James Read >>
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IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT:
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The indie wizzes and the 50-piece L.A. Philharmonic battle sound issues at the Hollywood Bowl. Click here for a review! Read >>
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- Blur Triumph at London's Hyde Park Read >>
- Incubus Kick Off U.S. Tour Read >>
- Jay-Z Conquers at Las Vegas Tour Opener Read >>
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NEWS:
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He said Bonnaroo would be his band's last U.S. gig, but Trent Reznor has announced a final run of concerts -- in very small venues! Read >>
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- Two Members Quit Panic at the Disco Read >>
- Q&A: Hole's Eric Erlandson Read >>
- Watch: Zooey Deschanel Plays Sid Vicious! Read >>
- Pearl Jam Announce Tour Dates Read >>
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REVIEWS:
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Not quite PJ Harvey's 4-Track Demos, but it'll do. Read >>
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PLUS:
- Cage, 'Depart From Me' (Definitive Jux) Read >>
- Maxwell, 'BLACKsummers'night' (Columbia) Read >>
- Bowerbirds, 'Upper Air' (Dead Oceans) Read >>
- Son Volt, 'Central American Dust' (Rounder) Read >>
- Broken Records, 'Until the Earth Begins to Part' (4AD) Read >>
- Oneida, 'Rated O' (Jagjaguwar) Read >>
- Mannequin Men, 'Lose Your Illusion, Too' (Flameshovel) Read >>
- Chali 2na, 'Fish Outta Water' (Decon) Read >>
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