Ryan Adams, Oasis: The Musical Feuds End!

Finally, rockers quash the beef and play nice. Among them: Oasis, Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, Justin Timberlake, and Kanye West.
Ryan Adams (Photo: Mark Abrahams) / Oasis

Everyone takes notice when music heavyweights start talking smack. But what about when those trash talkers decide to play nice?  Below, a recent collection of musical kindness. Can it be that Barack Obama is inspiring everyone?

Live at Virgin Mobile Festival '08: She & Him

The retro-loving duo take their golden oldies to the stage at the Virgin Mobile Festival.
She & Him's Zooey Deschanel

The Virgin Mobile Festival did the time warp when actress-turned-siren Zooey Deschanel and indie-folkie M. Ward brought their nostalgic brand of folk-pop to life. Enjoy streaming clips of the dulcet duo performing sweet tunes from their debut, this year's Volume 1, below.

She Said Him Said

Mounting a first tour is challenging enough without having to deal with laryngitis, fashionistas, and movie shoots. She & Him's Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward document their whirlwind maiden voyage.
She & Him / Photo by Mary Rozzi

Since its release in the spring, Volume One, the first album from She & Him, has been something of an under-the-radar surprise. While some may have wanted to dismiss this folksy collaboration between indie troubadour M.

SPIN's Week in Review, May 26-30

What we learned this week: Weezer plus scooters equals danger. Sports fans already knew "Y.M.C.A." was gay. More punk bands from Jersey should emulate the Boss. And much more.

Granted, it was a short week, and one that reminded us of summer's impending arrival -- mmm, barbecue -- but we did learn many things this week, with lessons coming from Weezer's Brian Bell, the commenters over at Deadspin, New Jersey punk rockers the Gaslight Anthem, pop duo She & Him, and... another pop duo, the Submarines. Here's a rundown.

She & Him Tour U.S. in July, August

Tour mixes intimate shows with festival appearances at Virgin Mobile Fest, Newport Folk Festival.
M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel / Photo by Stefanie Michejda

Who? She & Him is the collaborative effort between Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward. Their debut album, Volume One, came out in March.

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