You can now add two-time Golden Globe winner to Trent Reznor’s resume. On Sunday night, Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste won the Golden Globe for Best Original Score for their work together on Soul, the excellent animated film from Pixar. The trio beat out a field that included James Newton Howard for his work on News Of […]
This year marks Queen’s 50th anniversary, and though it’s uncertain when the band will be able to celebrate the milestone with a physical tour, they’ve found a way to bring fans back to some of the most iconic shows in their lauded history. Today, the rock icons launched Queen: Rock Tour — a mobile rhythm game […]
An attorney has asked authorities to launch a criminal investigation against Clifford “T.I.” Harris, and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris (T&T) after dozens of women have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse. According to a press release from New York-based T.A. Blackburn Law, more than 30 women have contacted him and have accused the couple […]
D’Angelo’s appearance on Verzuz took place last night, and it did not disappoint. This episode broke the show’s traditional rap battle format and saw the R&B star and some “friends” take over Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater for a rousing 24-song set. D’Angelo started the performance off with a bang, debuting an untitled new song with […]
This article originally appeared in the January 1988 issue of SPIN. Critics don’t like them. Black radio stations won’t play them. But in less than a year Public Enemy has managed to sell 275,000 copies of their debut LP, Yo! Bum Rush the Show, and has toured the U.S. and Europe with L.L. Cool J. […]
The return of live music could be returning sooner than we thought; however, there’s been talk of requiring proof of vaccination for concert goers. If that’s the case, fans won’t be seeing Ian Brown live any time soon. On Friday, the former Stone Roses singer made his thoughts about vaccination requirements very clear, proclaiming he will “NEVER EVER” play […]
The Network made its comeback last year with Money Money 2020 Part II: Told Ya So! — its first album in more than 15 years — and on Friday night, Green Day’s “secret” band took the new material to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Though it’s common knowledge that Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool and Mike Dirnt […]
In honor of Black History Month, poet Vievee Francis remembered Marvin Gaye with two poems. MARVIN GAYE: MERCY Take Marvin Gaye. His father had no mercy. Paranoia does that. Mercy is spat like spinach between the teeth. It slips out in a pee stream. Those without, never had it or lost it by adulthood. A […]
The most ambitious he’s ever been, Brandon Lucas is on a lifelong mission to generate and spread love, awareness, and transcendence throughout the electronic sub-sphere and beyond. His eloquence and precision has opened a new horizon within his storytelling. Brandon takes a humble moment with SPIN and details the origins of his career, the impact […]
Buenas tardes, Daybreakers! Our favorite day of the week has arrived yet again, which means a new collection of music from the hottest rising musicians traversing the bedroom pop, Latin indie and R&B landscapes. This week showcases a group of artists that master the art of silky, uptempo rhythms, romantic lyricism, and catchy melodies with […]