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November 2009

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The Flaming Lips Are in Complete Control

By David Peisner

From their low-fi, high-energy traveling circus to their cockroach like longevity to the hand-lettering of these very words, Wayne Coyne and the Flaming Lips are in complete control of everything they touch.

The SPIN Interview: Julian Casablancas

By David Marchese

For a guy who's personified unflappable cool for a decade, Stroke Julian Casablancas has plenty at stake with his solo debut.

Wale: Mad Decent

By Sean Fennessey

He's a humble, smart, sensitive rapper with a clutch of A-list co-signs. But why is Wale so frustrated?

Bad Company

By Tyler Gray

As black clouds engulf the economy, moonlighting bankers, traders, and hedge fund managers are now finding it harder to rock like hurricanes.

For Pros About to Rock

By Tyler Gray

Meet more corporate bands still workin' for the weekend.

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