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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…

For fans of Daniel Johnston, his death yesterday at age 58 might not have been shocking. The singer, songwriter, and visual artist contended with serious…

On a steamy midsummer night at Charli XCX's L.A. home, a dance party is going down in her living room. "Gone," the funky third single…

This story originally appeared in SPIN's March 1989 issue. In Johnston's memory, we've digitized and republished it below. Jeff Tartakov went to visit…

This article originally appeared in the December 1985 issue of SPIN. Bob Dylan, poet laureate, prophet in a motorcycle jacket. Mystery tramp. Napoleon…

This article originally appeared in the July 1985 issue of SPIN. 60° West Longitude, 16°45' North Latitude—"Captain sir, permission to break out the…

This article originally appeared in the January 1986 issue of SPIN. Between April 1979 and March 1981, Blondie, America's premiere new wave band,…

This article originally appeared in the February 1988 issue of SPIN. The white uniform, the flaking red lips, the spectral white support hose…

This article originally appeared in the March 1988 issue of SPIN. "I've dealt with the worst already," says the Cure's Robert Smith about the…

This article originally appeared in the November 1995 issue of SPIN. I shouldn't be here. From a vantage point not ten feet…

This article originally appeared in the May 1988 issue of SPIN. When the car wasn't at the airport to pick them up, they…

This article originally appeared in the December 1988 issue of SPIN. In the last couple of years, science fiction has tossed off the…

This article originally appeared in the July 1988 Issue of SPIN. "I am he, the light-bearer, Lucifer, the morning star!" shouts the handsome…

Margaret Chardiet’s harsh somatic noise has been a staple of the New York City underground music scene for the past ten years. As Pharmakon, she’s released three…

This cover story originally appeared in the October 1997 issue of SPIN. We're republishing it here in honor of the 25th anniversary of Oasis's Definitely Maybe.