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Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory Turns 20: ‘We Fought to Make This Album’

Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington had had it. For what felt like the hundredth time, Good Charlotte and Dashboard Confessional producer Don Gilmore…

Chris Harris / October 23, 2020

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Ashton Irwin’s Brave New World

Not gonna lie: I’m not a fan of 5 Seconds of Summer. That said, I’m not a "non-fan", either. There’s a distinct difference between disliking…

Liza Lentini / October 23, 2020

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T.I. on His 11th Album, All-Nighters in the Studio With Young Thug and 21 Savage

Clifford "T.I." Harris is one of the greatest rappers of all time, the self-proclaimed King of the South. He’s also one of the rare MCs…

Al Shipley / October 22, 2020

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TOBi Seeks Joy While Navigating the Pandemic With Elements Vol. 1 EP

The ongoing quarantine has forced people worldwide to not only increase their bodily health practices but also their mental health. The past few months have…

Bianca Gracie / October 22, 2020

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Sevendust Pay Homage to Chris Cornell on Blood & Stone LP

It’s a bold move for any band to cover Soundgarden. Many rockers have tried over the years, with only a few actually succeeding. This is…

Chris Harris / October 21, 2020

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Remembering Blind Melon’s Shannon Hoon 25 Years Later

While Rogers Stevens acknowledges most of his memories from the late 1980s and early 1990s are "a bit of a blurry mush," the Blind Melon…

Chris Harris / October 21, 2020

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Arlo Parks Is Feeling It

Arlo Parks hasn’t enjoyed lockdown any more than the rest of us. But the 20-year-old, London-based singer/songwriter and self-described "social creature" has…

Laura Studarus / October 20, 2020

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The Bouncing Souls Bring Back Surprising Renditions of Fan Favorites on Volume 2

For the last 31 years, the Bouncing Souls have been a staple of the punk scene. Their upbeat, fast-paced energy is up there with Tony…

Josh Chesler / October 20, 2020

Playlists

SPIN Daybreaker: 14 New Songs You Should Know

Do you love new music? Are you looking to find your new favorite artist but are having trouble sifting through the massive number of new…

Eleni Rodriguez / October 16, 2020

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Beabadoobee on Making Fake It Flowers for Her 15-Year-Old Self

Fake It Flowers, Bea Kristi’s debut LP as Beabadoobee, is the series of honest conversations she's always wanted to have — drawing on…

Emily Tan / October 16, 2020

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Oasis: Looking Back on (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? at 25

Even in the midst of a world-wide lockdown due to a global pandemic, the mere hint of an Oasis reunion still makes headlines.

Jolie Lash / October 15, 2020

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How Tate McRae Became a Pop Star During the Pandemic

Canadian singer-songwriter Tate McRae has spent years fine-tuning her artistic vision — a collection of moody alt-pop tracks blurring genre lines and videos showcasing her…

Bobby Olivier / October 14, 2020