[Updated: 3:24 P.M.]
NEWS:
- TRENT REZNOR‘s New Band Releases Free EP
Or you can buy an enhanced version of the How to Destroy Angels EP, if you’re feeling rich. [SPIN]
- JENNY LEWIS and Boyfriend JONATHAN RICE Prep Album as Duo
No word yet on a release date, but the couple — dubbed Jenny and Johnny — will play shows together this summer. [Twenty Four Bit]
- ALICIA KEYS Is Pregnant, Engaged to SWIZZ BEATS
The couple will be married at a private ceremony later this year. [USA Today]
- WAVVES Unveils Cover Art for New Album
A totally trippy image of a surfer cat graces the cover of King of the Beach, out Aug. 3. Gnar gnar, brah. [Gorilla Vs. Bear]
- EMINEM Album Features RIHANNA, PINK, LIL WAYNE
Plus, check out the cover art for Recovery, out June 22. [SPIN]
- ARCADE FIRE‘s Third Album Has Title, Release Date
Plus: Hear full streams of the first two singles from The Suburbs, which arrives August 3. [SPIN]
- RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, CONOR OBERST, KANYE WEST Protest Arizona
Music stars join Sound Strike, an open call to boycott the state of Arizona over its new immigration law. [Music Radar]
- SLASH, NOEL GALLAGHER to Perform with Reunited Rockers THE FACES
Ronnie Wood says the Black Crowes’ ChrisRobinson will also join the band, who reformed without Rod Stewart. [Gigwise]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: MODEST MOUSE‘s ISAAC BROCK Debuts New UGLY CASSANOVA Song
“Here’s to Now” appears on the soundtrack to 180 South, a new documentary about Patagonia. [Guess I’m Floating]
- LISTEN: KANYE WEST Leaks New Song
‘Ye samples King Crimson on “Power,” the lead single off his upcoming album Good Ass Job. [Stereogum]
- LISTEN: WE ARE SCIENTISTS Go Acoustic
DOWNLOAD: The dance-y indie rockers strip down their new single “Rules Don’t Stop.” [SPIN]
- LISTEN: CHRISTINA AGUILERA andM.I.A. Collabo
“Electric Love” — off Xtina’s Bionic, out June 8 — is an bubbly electro jam. [Some Kind of Awesome]
- LISTEN: VAMPIRE WEEKEND‘s ‘TWILIGHT: ECLIPSE’ Song
“Jonathan Low” boasts elaborate orchestration and 12-string guitar. [CoS]
- WATCH: THE WHIGS Perform at SPIN’s Office
The Athens, GA, trio turn down the feedback for a unique performance in NYC. [SPIN]
- WATCH: ADELE in the Studio
SPIN’s cameras head inside Rick Rubin’s Malibu joint with 2009’s Best New Artist Grammy winner! Watch now. [SPIN]
- WATCH: VAMPIRE WEEKEND‘s Funny “Holiday” Video
he indie kings cruise in a convertible and hang poolside with bikini-ed babes — all while dressed like George Washington! [SPIN]
