Lil Nas X went back to his country roots by covering Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” on the BBC’s Radio 1 Live Lounge. Lil Nas X joins a lengthy group of artists, including the White Stripes, Miley Cyrus, Sisters of Mercy, and Olivia Newton-John to tackle Parton’s classic. Check it out below. Giving the classic […]
Eels Return With Extreme Witchcraft, Listen to 'Good Night on Earth' | SPIN
Eels announced their newest album Extreme Witchcraft, set to arrive on January 28, 2022. It will be their 14th overall. Frontman Mark Oliver Everett, a.k.a. E, co-produced the record with PJ Harvey producer John Parish, which is the second time the two are collaborating since the 2001 Souljacker. A song off the record “Good Night […]
Kevin Whelan's Aeon Station Announces Debut Album Observatory, Shares 'Queens' | SPIN
Kevin Whelan of The Wrens has formed a new band called Aeon Station. The group will release their debut album Observatory on December 10. Observatory is a 10-track record, consisting of over 14 years worth of demos and sketches from Whelan. The album is now available for preorder on CD/LP/DSPs from Sub Pop. Though this […]
Richard H Kirk, Cabaret Voltaire Co-Founder, Dies at 65 | SPIN
Richard H Kirk, one of the founding members of Cabaret Voltaire, has died at the age of 65. Cabaret Voltaire and Mute, the band’s record label, shared the news of Kirk’s in a Facebook post on Tuesday morning. No cause of death has been revealed. Here’s what the statement said: It is with great sadness […]
The Fugees to Reunite for the First Time in 15 Years | SPIN
For the first time in 15 years, the Fugees will reunite. The group is coming together to celebrate the f Initially, a person close to the group said that Lauryn Hill, Wyclef and Pras were set to perform at the Global Citizen Festival in Lagos, Nigeria on September 25, at the time, the person familiar […]
SPIN Presents Lipps Service With Sammy Hagar | SPIN
On this week’s episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, host Scott Lipps caught up with none other than former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar. As usual, the gregarious singer didn’t hold back. In their conversation, they discuss all things Van Halen, including Hagar’s views on David Lee Roth, meeting Eddie Van Halen for the first time, his […]
Dave Grohl Announces Limited The Storyteller Book Tour | SPIN
Dave Grohl’s already busy year is about to get busier. The Foo Fighters frontman is set to embark on a limited run of talks about his upcoming book The Storyteller – Tales of Life and Music. Taking place over five nights in London, New York City, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles, fans can purchase tickets […]
The Lumineers Announce New Album 'BRIGHTSIDE,' Share Title Track
The Lumineers have announced their fourth studio album, BRIGHTSIDE, and shared its title track. “The song ‘BRIGHTSIDE’ was recorded in a single day,” says singer-guitarist Wesley Schultz. “It’s like a 15-year-old’s fever dream, an American love story in all its glory and heartbreak. The last couple left, on the run from something and all alone…” The […]
Tori Amos Announces New Album 'Ocean to Ocean'
Tori Amos had a difficult time during the pandemic. She entered a place of personal crisis that was exacerbated by the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6. But instead of allowing it to bring her down further, the singer-songwriter channeled that energy into Ocean to Ocean — her 15th studio album and most personal work […]
Watch Pearl Jam Live-Debut 'Gigaton' Tracks at First Show in Three Years
When Pearl Jam released their 11th studio album, Gigaton, last March, there was no way of knowing just how bad the pandemic was going to be. They performed its single, “Dance of the Clairvoyants,” at a virtual COVID-19 fundraiser, but like so many other bands weren’t able to play new material in front of an […]