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2008-12

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  • Fall Out Boy, 'Folie a Deux' (Island)

    Fall Out Boy'Folie a Deux'

    7 of 10

    Pete & Pat Inc. launch shiny new product line.Read More

    Dec 17, 2008
    9:26 AM
  • Termanology

    Breaking Out

    Termanology

    Massachusetts rapper opts for the bus over a Benz.Read More

    Nov 25, 2008
    3:19 PM
  • More About 2008-12

    Movie Review: Milk

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    6 of 10

    Biopic about a gay icon plays things a little too straight.Read More

    Nov 24, 2008
    12:10 PM
  • The Killers, 'Day and Age' (Island)

    The Killers, 'Day and Age'

    7 of 10

    Brandon Flowers and Co. cruise the Vegas Strip once again.Read More

    Nov 24, 2008
    9:22 AM
  • Kanye West, '808's and Heartbreak' (Roc-A-Fella)

    Kanye West, '808's and Heartbreak'

    6 of 10

    SPIN's Charles Aaron appraises the ambitious rapper's new lovelorn release. Read More

    Nov 24, 2008
    8:13 AM
  • The Inquisition: Scott Weiland

    Magazine

    The Inquisition: Scott Weiland

    From STP to Velvet Revolver to his new solo album, Weiland has mastered the art of living on the edge.Read More

    Nov 23, 2008
    10:53 AM
  • Echo & the Bunnymen: Heaven Down Here

    Magazine

    Echo & the Bunnymen: Heaven Down Here

    Thirty years ago, Echo & the Bunnymen helped spark a Liverpool scene in sad decline since the Beatles broke up, rubbing black-clad elbows with the likes of U2 and Joy Division, and inspiring Coldplay and Arcade Fire. As they prepare to release their 11th album, Marc Spitz takes a walk on the Merseyside with post-punk's dark romantics.Read More

    Nov 21, 2008
    5:21 PM
  • The SPIN Interview: Elvis Costello

    Magazine

    The SPIN Interview: Elvis Costello

    He's tackled nearly every form of contemporary music over 27 albums. Now Elvis Costello is taking his cultural ambassador skills to their logical conclusion…as a talk show host. "Inside the Actor's Studio," he says. "Is that the guy with the extraordinary beard?"Read More

    Nov 21, 2008
    4:50 PM
  • The Ringers

    Breaking Out

    The Ringers

    Three above-average Joes (and one Patrick) rock out onstage and onscreen.Read More

    Nov 21, 2008
    4:41 PM
  • Is Sampling Dying?

    Noise

    Is Sampling Dying?

    How greenbacks and red tape are tearing the heart out of hip-hop.Read More

    Nov 21, 2008
    3:29 PM
  • Bo Knows Funny

    Noise

    Bo Knows Funny

    Raunchy teen YouTube star graduates to the big screen.Read More

    Nov 20, 2008
    4:59 PM
  • Fucked Up: Crazy/Beautiful

    Magazine

    Fucked Up: Crazy/Beautiful

    Blood-splattered gigs. Onstage meltdowns. Airport assaults. Nineteen-minute songs. They're called Fucked Up for a reason. The naked truth behind punk's ballsiest band.Read More

    Nov 20, 2008
    4:31 PM
  • Vivian Girls

    Breaking Out

    Vivian Girls

    Garage-pop trio get seasick, ponder the genius of Billy Idol.Read More

    Nov 20, 2008
    4:06 PM