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  • What If Kurt Cobain Didn't Die?

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    What If Kurt Cobain Didn't Die?

    Chuck Klosterman theorizes on what the rock god's future could have held, had he not died 15 years ago.Read More

    Apr 2, 2009
    3:50 PM
  • The Ghost of Kurt Cobain

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    The Ghost of Kurt Cobain

    On the anniversary of the Nirvana frontman's suicide, SPIN revisits his life, music, and legacy.Read More

    Apr 2, 2009
    7:05 AM
  • Intimate Portrait: Alexander Greenwald

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    Intimate Portrait: Alexander Greenwald

    Los Angeles’ Phantom Planet are best known forRead More

    Apr 27, 2004
    2:00 AM
  • More About 2004-04

    "I'm Beatboxing as Fast as I Can!"

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    "I'm Beatboxing as Fast as I Can!"

    CHAPTER 2: MOUSES “This is so much better than school,” I told my mom after our first rehearsal. It was true. At school, I always had to think for myself. Nobody gave me the answers to any of the tests. At the Mouse Club, all you had to do was follow directions. “Dance this way, Justin.” “Hit that mark, then say the funny joke, Justin. Now, shrug your shoulders like you don’t know that what you just said was too clever for a little kid to say.” “What’s that in your pants, Justin? Cover that thing up, or we’re gonna have to separate you and Christina.” I loved it! I remember having lunch with Britney after a taping. She kept hogging all the french fries, but I let her ’cause she was fine. I wasn’t that hungry anyway ’cause of the Ritalin they put in everything. I said, “Isn’t this great, Pinky? I hope this lasts forever. And if not, I hope some day a morbidly obese Svengali will take over for Mickey and mold me into a pop automaton.” And she said, “Yeah, I know what you mean. It’ll be much more of a media-captivating event when we finally rebel against our domineering puppet masters and say ‘Lookit, I’m independent, y’all.’” Then I totally got to third base.Read More

    Apr 26, 2004
    2:00 AM
  • The Fast and the Furiouser

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    The Fast and the Furiouser

    Apr 22, 2004
    2:00 AM
  • Essential Record Guide: Hardcore

    Magazine

    Essential Record Guide: Hardcore

    Apr 21, 2004
    2:00 AM
  • Young Gunz, 'Tough Luv' (Roc-a-Fella)

    Young Gunz, 'Tough Luv'

    5 of 10

    Gunz plentiful, ammo insufficient.Read More

    Apr 21, 2004
    2:00 AM
  • About a Man

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    About a Man

    Apr 20, 2004
    2:00 AM
  • Demon Lover

    Magazine

    Demon Lover

    Apr 19, 2004
    2:00 AM
  • The Get Up Kids, 'Guilt Show' (Vagrant)

    The Get Up Kids, 'Guilt Show'

    6 of 10

    Putting the -tional back in emo.Read More

    Apr 19, 2004
    2:00 AM
  • We Will Rock You

    Magazine

    We Will Rock You

    Apr 16, 2004
    2:00 AM
  • Iron & Wine, 'Our Endless Numbered Days' (Sub Pop)

    Iron & Wine, 'Our Endless Numbered Days'

    9 of 10

    Florida folkie drops a full-band masterwork.Read More

    Apr 15, 2004
    2:00 AM
  • Danger Mouse, 'The Grey Album' (www.djdangermouse.com)

    Danger Mouse, 'The Grey Album'

    9 of 10

    Best rapper ever + best rock band ever = best mash-up ever.Read More

    Apr 15, 2004
    2:00 AM
  • Bands to Watch: Franz Ferdinand

    Magazine

    Bands to Watch: Franz Ferdinand

    Apr 14, 2004
    2:00 AM