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On the Cover: Interpol

By David Peisner

With an epic third album and a new "disguise," the well-dressed men of Interpol are making a bid for superstardom. Just don't expect them to hang out together.

The Spin Interview: Thurston Moore

By Michael Azerrad

With a stripped-down solo album and an unlikely partnership with Starbucks, Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore -- the perpetually boyish elder of underground rock -- embraces the new reality: "I don't care if it's Dunkin' Donuts, those guys are selling CDs."

Microphone Fiends

By Brian Raftery

Sushi, the Black Eyed Peas, and parrots on bicycles. It's all in a boozy night of competitive karaoke with the New Pornographers, the polite pop savants who turn ruthless and cutthroat -- especially if you call them the other N-word.

Nothin' But a Good Time

By Steve Kandell

Over a long July weekend, Poison, Twisted Sister, Ratt, and dozens of other spandex-lovin' bands descended on a muddy Oklahoma field for hair metal's very own Woodstock. Lock

Rocklahoma Revisited

By Spin Staff

John and Adam, two Long Island rockers, journeyed to hair metal's mecca, the Rocklahoma festival, and became instant celebs. This is their story.

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