Macklemore and Ryan Lewis - Page 2

Macklemore Was Unbelievably Popular on the Internet in 2013

'Tis the season for year-end lists, whether naughty or nice. We showed you ours (SPIN's 50 Best Albums of 2013, SPIN's 50 Best Songs of…
Marc Hogan / December 3, 2013

In Praise of Macklemore’s Racial-Profiling Speech at the American Music Awards

At the American Music Awards Sunday night, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' The Heist took the award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album. ("Favorite"?) As always, Macklemore took the time…
Brandon Soderberg / November 26, 2013

Justin Timberlake, Macklemore Lead 2013 MTV VMA Nominations

Nominations for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards are in and Justin Timberlake and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are tied for the most nods, landing six…
Kyle McGovern / July 17, 2013

Kidz Bop’s Sanitized ‘Thrift Shop’ Is Not ‘Really Awesome’

Kidz Bop, the series of "kid-friendly" pop covers compilations, is due to release Kidz Bop 24 on July 16. The opening track, a rendition of Macklemore…
Marc Hogan / June 19, 2013

Who Charted? Daft Punk and the National Leave Jared Leto in the Dust

First! The robots have won. Due to both the militarily mighty marketing campaign surrounding Random Access Memories and the glistening brilliance of that very same album,…
Chris Martins / May 29, 2013

Facebook Can’t Get Enough of ‘Thrift Shop,’ Says Giant Amorphous Blob

The folks at Facebook have created a visualization that proves just how much their U.S. users love songs we despise. Above, you'll find innovatively sourced,…
Chris Martins / May 28, 2013

Who Charted? Vampire Weekend Win Big, Daft Punk Get Lucky at Last

First! Cue the streamers, it's Vampire Weekend! The prep-pop champs scored their biggest sale day to date with their new SPIN Essential Modern Vampires of the City,…
Chris Martins / May 22, 2013

Who Charted? Kenny Chesney, So Let’s All Quit and Sing Songs About Tractors

First! Well, we're not all that stoked for the guy, but Kenny Chesney's No. 1 victory for his 16th studio album Life on a Rock…
Chris Martins / May 8, 2013

No, Really, the ‘Thrift Shop’ / ‘No Scrubs’ Mashup Is Very Good

Like Macklemore's "Thrift Shop," mashups are unkillable. But unlike Macklemore's "Thrift Shop," we might as well embrace them. So, then: TLC's "No Scrubs" and "Thrift…
Jordan Sargent / May 3, 2013

Without Music, Macklemore’s ‘Thrift Shop’ Video Is Just Some Dork Terrorizing a Store

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' video for omnipresent hit "Thrift Shop" was always pretty goofy. Hell, it starts with a fur-wearing Macklemore riding a scooter toward…
Marc Hogan / April 12, 2013

Who Charted? Tyler’s ‘Wolf’ Overtakes Weezy, Nips at Timberlake’s Heels

First! Though Justin Timberlake's vision was initially called into question, he's more than justified his foresight where The 20/20 Experience is concerned. The recent inductee…
Chris Martins / April 10, 2013

Who Charted? Bon Jovi, But We Only Really Care About Dave Grohl and Bowie

First! Apropos of nothing, Bon Jovi have released a widely panned new album that you didn't buy. But 101,000 other people did buy it, according to…
Chris Martins / March 20, 2013

Who Charted? The South Goes on ‘Spring Break,’ the Rest Just ‘Harlem Shake’

First! Well how's this for an up-to-the-minute sampling of the nation's mindset? No. 1 goes to country's preeminent overgrown frat boy Luke Bryan, whose Spring…
Chris Martins / March 13, 2013

Muse, Sting, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Will Hold Court at NCAA Concert Series

Muse, Dave Matthews Band, Sting, Flo Rida, and more will hit the stage for the NCAA Big Dance Concert Series, the NCAA revealed today (March…
Kyle McGovern / March 7, 2013

Who Charted? Bruno Fire Sale Locks Thom Yorke Out of ‘Billboard’ Heaven

First! Well, this is a far better week for chart-watchers than the dreary downward spiral that preceded it. After nearly three months of elbow grease and…
Chris Martins / March 6, 2013
Page 2 of 3
Cookie Settings