Leading up to Valentine’s Day, love was certainly on tap this past week: Ryan Adams and Mandy Moore got engaged, the Mobius Band gave away a sonic love letter to their fans, and Trail of Dead showed some love to SPIN’s new offices with a private performance. Meanwhile, the domestic abuse allegations against Chris Brown have us asking, “Where’s the love?”
All these stories, plus the week’s editor’s blogs, audio/video, news, and reviews, below.TOP STORIES:
Chris Brown and Rihanna: The Whole Story
Brown’s past comes back to haunt him in the aftermath of his alleged altercation with girlfriend Rihanna. Read >>PLUS:
Also Read
U2 Reveal Final Sphere Residency Dates
- Is Chris Brown’s Career Over? Read >>
- Ryan Adams and Mandy Moore EngagedRead >>
- Free Album: Mobius Band Cover Kanye, Petty, Dixie Chicks Read >>
- Trail of Dead Rock SPIN’s New Office Read >>
GRAMMYS:
All 25 Grammy Performances — Ranked!
Who’s No. 1? Who’s the worst? SPIN’s Charles Aaron goes where only a true music obsessive would dare. Read >>PLUS:
AUDIO/VIDEO:
U2 Debut New Song!
Click here to listen to “No Line On The Horizon.” Read >>PLUS:
- Exclusive: Lady Sovereign Debuts 3 New Songs Read >>
- Exclusive Song: Felice Brothers’ Roughneck Sound Read >>
- Watch Blur in the Studio Read >>
- Free Download: The Thermals Go SoftRead >>
NEWS:
Exclusive: Yeah Yeah Yeahs Talk New Album
Karen O and Co. unveil the release date, cover art, and tracklist, and discuss the all-new sound for It’s Blitz! Read >>PLUS:
- SPIN.com Q&A: Scott WeilandRead >>
- Dr. Dre, Pharrell on New Snoop Dogg Album Read >>
- Grammys: Coldplay, Radiohead, Plant and Krauss Win Big Read >>
- Green Day Reveal New Album Title, Release DateRead >>
REVIEWS:
Lily Allen, It’s Not Me, It’s You
Britpop’s gossip girl stops to ponder what fame has wrought.Read >>PLUS:
- Ben Lee, The Rebirth of Venus (New West) Read >>
- Dan Auerbach, Keep It Hid (Nonesuch) Read >>
- Madlib, Beat Konducta, Vol. 5-6: A Tribute To… (Stones Throw) Read >>
- Dex Romweber Duo, Ruins of Berlin (Bloodshotl) Read >>
- Trouble Andrew, Trouble Andrew (Virgin) Read >>
