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August 2005

Cover for issue

Building a Broken Heart

Flush with love, money, and a new major-label album, Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard is no longer the saddest guy in indie rock. And now that his OC-approved cult band is rubbing shoulders with famous guys named Bruce, will their fans still recognize them? EXCLUSIVE! Go behind the scenes on Death Cab's Spin cover shoot!

True Grit: More New Brit Rock

Spin's August issue introduces eight new Brit rock bands. Here at SPIN.com, we've got even more clever outfits for your listening and viewing pleasure.

Dead Ringers

Two controversial new movies try to replicate the spirit of rock'n'roll, but at heart, they're just fakes.

Noise

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Breaking Out

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Spin at Stubb's :: Hugh Cornwell

Hugh Cornwell, solo artist and member of the legendary Stranglers, chats with Spin editor Doug Brod backstage at Spin's SXSW party at Stubb's.

SXSW '08: R.E.M., "Drive"

The legendary rockers unfurl their 'Automatic for the People' classic at Stubb's, March 12, 2008.

The Futureheads, "Alms"

Recorded at Spinhouse Live, 2005.

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