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Wilco, Frankly.

By Jon Dolan

From private heartaches to public battles, "the quintessential American rock band" has had a career full of high drama. So why are they now on top of the world?

Cage: Out of the Shadows

By Thomas Golianopoulos

Having battled his demons on the mic before Slim got shady, Cage tries to reinvent rap-rock and take you on the next downward spiral.

The Greatest Bands You've (Probably) Never Heard

By Spin Staff

Our 15 favorite videos from artists who deserved more glory than the world was able to provide.

The SPIN Interview: Mos Def

By Charles Aaron

A product of the Brooklyn projects during the 1980s crack era, Mos Def is a hip-hop lifer, despite his frequent forays into Hollywood.

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