The National and Breeders Perform Together
Hero twins is the theme of a powerful performance of a Mayan creation myth from twin Dessners and Deals in Brooklyn.
By John S.W. MacDonald 10.29.09 10:21 AM
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Hockey Play SPIN Rooftop CMJ Party
The Portland band shine with a little funk, a little synth, and a lot of charm.
By John S.W. MacDonald 10.23.09 6:16 AM
In the latest edition of our SPINhouse Live series Thursday night, presented by Newcastle Brown Ale and VTech, up-and-coming Portland, Oregon, dance-rock band Hockey entertained an intimate crowd of 200 on the rooftop of SPIN's downtown Manhattan office as part of this week's CMJ Music Festival.
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Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.' Closes Giants Stadium
In the final show ever at the venerable New Jersey venue, the Boss rocks his hits-laden 1984 album.
By John S.W. MacDonald 10.10.09 9:37 AM
"Giants Stadium: The House That Bruce Built," read one proud fan's sign. Friday night Bruce Springsteen returned one final time to the 70,000-seat New Jersey venue to tear it all down.
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Salman Rushdie, Dredg Meld Words, Music at NYC Benefit
The SF quartet, whose album was inspired by a Rushdie essay, meet their lyrical muse onstage at SPIN-sponsored charity event.
By John S.W. MacDonald 10.02.09 10:50 AM
Not all rock stars spend their spare time consuming narcotics and canoodling with groupies. Boring as it sounds, some actually read -- a lot. And some of what they learn even makes into their music.
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Jay-Z Joined by Rihanna, Kanye, Diddy at 9/11 Show
Hova gracefully honors victims of the terrorist attacks while unveiling The Blueprint 3, proving he's New York City's quintessential MC.
By John S.W. MacDonald 09.12.09 9:33 AM
There was really only one man for the job. Only one who could honor such a terrible tragedy without making the night anything but a celebration. Only one MC so symbolic of New York City and its potential, yet so loved by all. Only Jay-Z can rock Madison Square Garden on 9/11.
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The Bravery Rock NYC's Amstel Light Amsterdam Live
New Yorkers raise their pint glasses for the hometown band's set, plus a performance by hot British soul man Mr. Hudson.
By John S.W. MacDonald 08.28.09 12:17 PM
When there's free beer, people will come. When that beer is Amstel Light, they'll come in droves and demand free screen-printed T-shirts with the beer's logo (courtesy of Ad Hoc Art). At least that's what happened Wednesday night (Aug. 26) at Manhattan's Webster Hall. Mr.
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