Music

Despite revolutionizing the medium by introducing the concept of the visual album to the general public, Beyoncé notably did not create any music videos for either release in her ongoing Renaissance series (RENAISSANCE and COWBOY CARTER). Now, in a new interview, the Grammy-winning artist confirmed that fans shouldn’t be expecting to see new music videos from

For rapper Killer Mike, the ’80s was the most impactful decade of sound. Sitting down with SPIN and Bose as part of our Decades of Sound collaboration, Killer Mike shares his thoughts on the eclectic and rule-breaking era. “In my opinion, the ’80s gave you everything,” Killer Mike says, “from new wave, heavy hardcore redefined

A new director is finding himself stuck in Spider-Man’s web: Destin Daniel Cretton has been tapped to helm Marvel’s Spider-Man 4. The news (via The Hollywood Reporter) demonstrates Marvel head Kevin Feige’s trust in Cretton, as its the fourth Marvel Cinematic Universe project given to the filmmaker. First came Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten

Patti Scialfa has revealed a six-year battle with the blood cancer multiple myeloma in the new documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. The 71-year-old musician, who has been married to Springsteen since 1991, has only occasionally performed with the band over the past several years but her absence was not addressed

Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, the NFL has announced. The 2025 Super Bowl will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9th. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why,” Lamar said in a statement.

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds announced a 2025 North American tour, their first in the area in seven years, and the band’s first since 2022. The tour begins on April 15 in Boston at the Agganis Arena before heading to NYC’s Barclays Center in Brooklyn. St. Vincent is opening those two dates. The tour

Linkin Park’s new singer Emily Armstrong has addressed her past friendship with Danny Masterson amid renewed scrutiny over her ties to the convicted rapist and the Church of Scientology. In a statement released late Friday night, Armstrong acknowledged that she once considered Masterson a “friend” and attended one of his early court hearings as an

The music world is abuzz, as the single Hold Me Tonight by Baba flew to the top of the iTunes charts, stealing the hearts of everyone. This is news to nobody who followed this artist since he was born, because with each song, this artist’s blend of contemporary pop and pop-rock with complex melodic arrangements

Every week, Consequence’s Songs of the Week column looks at great new tunes from the last seven days and analyzes notable releases. Find our new favorites and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist, and for other great songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Megan Thee Stallion teamed up with BTS’

After going on hiatus following singer Chester Bennington’s 2017 death, Linkin Park’s surviving members today (Sept. 6) revealed that they’ve enlisted Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong on vocals and songwriter/producer Colin Brittain on drums for a new album and world tour. FROM ZERO is out Nov. 15 from Warner Records and is led by the single

M. Night Shyamalan’s classic thrillers The Sixth Sense and Signs are getting released in 4K Ultra HD for the first time. Both films are now available in 4K UHD digital, with the 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays following on October 22nd. For the release, the original negatives for both movies were scanned at 4K resolution and restored

Pearl Jam celebrated their 50th New York show in style last night (Sept. 4) at Madison Square Garden, welcoming special guests Little Steven Van Zandt, Andrew Watt and opening act Glen Hansard on stage at various points in the evening. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers also busted out three tour debuts and several

In a seemingly unlikely pairing, Mk.gee (aka Michael Gordon) has been recruited by Justin Bieber to write and record new music. The rising indie rocker opened up about hitting the studio with Bieber in a new interview with The New York Times. “He’s searching,” Mk.gee said. “Anything that comes out of his mouth: That’s pop music. You

Singer and guitarist Jakob Nowell filled in some pretty big shoes when he became the frontman of reggae punk pioneers Sublime – his father’s. The late, great Bradley Nowell was one of the most influential singers of the ’90s, known for his California-bred stylings and distinct vocals. Talking with SPIN and Bose as part of

Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour is actively interested in selling the band’s catalog, but not because of the financial windfall it would surely bring him. Instead, it’s one less headache he’d have to deal with moving forward. “To be rid of the decision-making and the arguments that are involved with keeping it going is my

In a world where music and AI are largely at odds, techno DJ/Producer/Instrumentalist Reinier Zonneveld found a way to celebrate and bolster his artistic vision via AI, rather than diminish it. Through a groundbreaking two hour set at R² Festival at the Amsterdam-adjacent Spaarnwoude, Zonneveld went back to back with his computer counterpart, the R²

After being injured in an unfortunate fall earlier this year, Ian McKellen — now 85 years old — is making like Chumbawamba and getting up again. Speaking to the press this week, the beloved actor confirmed that he’s not only planning on returning to acting, but even hopes to reprise his iconic portrayal of Gandalf

Music manager Ryan Gentles and artists Bec Lauder and the Thing are the latest guests on the SPIN Presents Lipps Service podcast, during which they discuss with host Scott Lipps their unique experiences in the New York music scene over the past two decades. In part one of a two-part episode, the first conversation is with Gentles, who managed

Incubus recently launched a US arena tour celebrating their fourth album, 2001’s Morning View, and featuring support from Coheed and Cambria. On Thursday night (August 29th), the outing made a stop at a sold-out Madison Square Garden in New York City. Coheed and Cambria kicked off the evening promptly at 7:40 pm as fans filed

Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road are one of those unique musical pairings where it truly sounds meant to be. The quintet configuration of Carolina Road complements Jordan’s vocal and mandolin contributions as naturally as breathing. Jordan’s ability to seamlessly incorporate her stylistic strengths into Carolina Road testifies to the thoroughly realized relationship shared by these

Ashleigh Graham’s musical story is a genuine rarity. She first earned attention in the bluegrass world as a young woman gracing the stages of assorted festivals throughout the American Southwest. She recorded her first bluegrass album, It’s Easy to Forget, by her fifteenth birthday. Following that period, Graham chose to leave the music world behind and

New York rapper Fatman Scoop, who scored an unlikely international hit in the early 2000s with “Be Faithful” and won a Grammy for his contribution to Missy Elliott’s hit “Lose Control,” died earlier today (Aug. 31) after collapsing during a performance at a free concert in Hamden, Ct. He was 53. Scoop, whose real name

Mastodon have become a household name in the world of metal, thanks to a discography that is home to some incredible albums. With killer riffs, intriguing themes, and progressive mentality, the Atlanta-based metal band has continuously captivated the minds and ears of listeners with each release. One of the more impactful records in their career

The beloved Desert Daze festival has canceled its 2024 edition, which was to be its first in two years, due to “rising production costs and the current volatile festival market,” according to a statement from its organizers. The event was set for Oct. 10-13 in Lake Perris, Ca., with headliners Jack White, Cigarettes After Sex

 Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | More Platforms We hope everyone is ending August safely. For some Taylor Swift fans, it certainly didn’t feel like it was starting that way, as the singer’s “Eras Tour” concerts in Vienna, Austria were called off following a thwarted terrorist plot to attack the events.  As it turns out, Good

Long before Oasis flamed out in 2009 following nearly a decade of lackluster music, tabloid-fodder soundbites, physical altercations, and competent but predictable live shows, a late ‘90s critic remarked that “one day we might look back, possibly in anger,” and wonder why the Gallagher brothers were once among the most popular rock bands in the

Low Flying Hawks have announced a new album titled Makebelieve, featuring a rhythm section of Melvins’ Dale Crover on drums and Mr. Bungle’s Trevor Dunn on bass. In advance of the album’s October 25th release, the band has unveiled the single “Out for Blood.” Crover and Dunn have served as the rhythm section on previous