The Black Keys kicked off their "Let's Rock" tour Friday night in Los Angeles, and while their first performance came with a few unexpected speed bumps courtesy of third-party ticket vendors, last night's date in Las Vegas showed that the band could still keep it together in the aftermath of a crisis. In a turn of events that only could've happened in Las Vegas, the band brought out Wayne Newton to...
Charli XCX hasn't been shy when it comes to talking about her favorite musical acts and influences—and sometimes, even her crushes—several of whom have graced SPIN's covers over the years. So when we sat down with our September cover star, we reflected with her about past classic covers, from Iggy Pop's November 1986 issue, to Weezer's July 2002 appearance. When presented with No Doubt's...
They’ve popped up at halftime, sang the national anthem, raised the team flag before kickoff, and are often in the stands for big games. Though fame and fortune can gain musicians better access to their favorite football teams, many rockers are as diehard as the average fan who's cheering from the nosebleed section or in front of a TV at home. That includes during the first few weeks of the new...
