This week, Stone Temple Pilots debuted their new album, Aerosmith reunited for a summer tour, and Kanye dropped a haunting new video. Meanwhile, Thom Yorke’s supergroup will hit the road, and Vampire Weekend’s guitarist spoke out about his homosexuality and music.
These stories, plus the week’s top news, audio/video, and live reviews, below.
TOP STORIES
Stone Temple Pilots Debut New AlbumScott Weiland and Co. throw an exclusive listening session for their self-titled reunion release in New York. Read >> Plus
- Aerosmith Reunite with Steven Tyler for Summer Tour Read >>
- Watch: Kanye West’s Haunting New Video Read >>
- Thom Yorke’s Supergroup Touring in April Read >>
- Vampire Weekend’s Guitarist on Homosexuality & Music Read >>
NEWS
The Hold Steady Return with New Album May 4The rarely idle Brooklyn rockers turn down the pianos on fifth album in six years. Read >> Plus
- Aerosmith Reunite with Steven Tyler for Summer Tour Read >>
- Massive Attack Announce North American Tour Read >>
- Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers: New Album, TourRead >>
- Mark Hoppus’ Pick of the Week: Sonic Youth Read >>
- How They Became… The Flaming Lips Read >>
- Chris Martin Talks New Coldplay AlbumRead >>
- Interpol Set for U2 Tour, First Gigs Since ’08 Read >>
- Hole to Play First U.S. Gig at SPIN’s SXSW Bash!Read >>
IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT
Broken Bells Debut New Songs at L.A. ShowcaseThe collabo between Danger Mouse and Shin James Mercer aims for heavenly grace — and mostly reaches it. Read >> Plus
- Lily Allen, Paramore, Muse Win at NME Awards Read >>
PHOTO GALLERY
10 Best Live Pics of the WeekSee Amanda Blank, New Found Glory, Saves the Day, and others kicking it on stage. Read >>
AUDIO/VIDEO
‘Idol’ Hopeful Covers Fall Out Boy — Pete Wentz Responds WATCH: Andrew Garcia unplugs “Sugar, We’re Going Down.” Tell us how he did. Read >> Plus
- WATCH: New ‘Runaways’ Performance Trailer Read >>
- SPIN.COM EXCLUSIVE: Kate Nash’s First Single Read >>
- LISTEN: Prince Debuts New Track! Read >>
- LISTEN: New Pornographers Debut First Song Read >>
- WATCH: First Song from Jack White’s Model Wife Read >>
- LISTEN: New Gorillaz Song with De La Soul Read >>
REVIEWS
Joanna Newsom, Have One on MePlucking and plinking her way into your heart.Read >> Plus
- Peter Gabriel, Scratch My Back (Virgin U.K.) Read >>
- Carolina Chocolate Drops, Genuine Negro Jig (Nonesuch) Read >>
- Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, The Brutalist Bricks (Matador) Read >>
- Alkaline Trio, This Addiction (Heart & Skull/Epitaph) Read >>