WATCH: Heath Ledger-Directed Hip-Hop Video

PLUS: Rapper N'fa, a longtime pal of the late Dark Knight actor, talks about Ledger's concept for his "Cause An Effect" clip.

In the years before Heath Ledger's untimely death in January 2008, the Dark Knight actor was becoming more and more entwined with music: directing a video for Modest Mouse, covering Nick Drake for a new release, and

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WATCH: Norah Jones Chases Pirates in NYC

Your mom's favorite piano crooner embraces newfound soul-rock sound, sets sail in the Big Apple!
Norah Jones

With Norah Jones' new album, The Fall (out Nov. 17), your mom's favorite piano crooner has transformed into a steamy soul-and-rock-singer with help from Ryan Adams, who lends a hand with songwriting, and Kings of Leon producer Jacquire King.

LISTEN: Weezer and Lil Wayne Collabo!

REVIEW: Alas, it's a cheesy club-banger about partying too much. Eck!
Rivers Cuomo / Lil Wayne

In recent weeks, two things have been quite popular around the SPIN offices: the fall sniffles and "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To," Weezer's catchy song from the band's new album, Raditude.

WATCH: Sublime Play First Concert in 13 Years

PLUS: Read the latest in the fight over who owns the band name Sublime.
Sublime Guitarist and Singer Rome Ramirez / Photo by Kurt Soto courtesy <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vans1966/4043606239/sizes/l/" target="_new" rel="nofollow">Vans 66</a>

It's the toughest pickle in rock'n'roll: Can an influential band continue without their iconic frontman?

Mastodon's 'Jonah Hex' Soundtrack: "Spacey, Pink Floyd-Like"

Bassist Troy Sanders details the metal band's music for the upcoming comic book movie, starring Megan Fox.

When "Mastodon" and "Megan Fox" are used in the same sentence, it's usually because a chemically-enhanced dude is describing the imaginary bounties of metalhead heaven. Well, the gates have opened: Meet Jonah Hex, the upcoming film adaptation of the comic book series starring the sexpot actress and featuring an all-new soundtrack from the Atlanta quartet!

Strokes In "Disagreement" Over New Album

The New York boys are arguing about the songs for their comeback release, singer Julian Casablancas said.
The Strokes' Julian Casablancas

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