Spinner http://www.spinner.com Spinner http://www.spinner.com/media/feedlogo.gif Spinner http://www.spinner.com en-us Copyright 2013 Blogsmith, LLC. The contents of this headlines and excerpts feed are available for limited commercial distribution. You may repost this feed to your site provided you link back to the original story, do not edit the material, and do not remove this copyright notice. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ Lollapalooza at 20: The Most Memorable Moments in the Festival's History http://www.spinner.com/2011/08/04/best-lollapalooza-moments/ http://www.spinner.com/2011/08/04/best-lollapalooza-moments/ http://www.spinner.com/2011/08/04/best-lollapalooza-moments/#comments Filed under: ,


This year marks the 20th anniversary of Lollapalooza, the celebrated festival that has come a long way in the past two decades. It's evolved from an alternative music tour to a cross-genre mainstay in the summer festival circuit, where concertgoers happily brave the 100-plus-degree heat index with a gourmet hot dog in one hand and a pint of locally brewed beer in the other. A lot has happened during the history of this iconic event, so as its birthday approaches, we take a look back at Lollapalooza's most memorable moments.
]]> Arcade FireArcadeFireBand of HorsesBandofHorsesCourtney LoveCourtneyLoveDaft PunkDaftPunkGreen DayGreenDayHoleKanye WestKanyeWestlollapaloozaLou ReedLouReednirvanaPerry FarrellRaRadioheadRageAgainstTheMachineramonesSlashThe RamonesTheRamonesWilco Nadine Cheung 2011-08-04T14:30:00 00:00 Foo Fighters Release New Single, 'Rope' http://www.spinner.com/2011/02/23/foo-fighters-rope/ http://www.spinner.com/2011/02/23/foo-fighters-rope/ http://www.spinner.com/2011/02/23/foo-fighters-rope/#comments Filed under: ,


Foo Fighters' Dave GrohlPaul Morigi, WireImage

Foo Fighters have released their first single, 'Rope,' from the band's highly anticipated new album 'Wasting Light,' due out on April 12.

Those who have been anxiously awaiting new music from the rockers will undoubtedly be elated by the new song, which awakens listeners with its commanding guitars and coddles them with its melodic chorus: ]]> davegrohlfoofighters Nadine Cheung 2011-02-23T11:00:00 00:00 NOFX's Fat Mike Creates Houston Setlist With a Tumbler of Vodka -- Exclusive Video http://www.spinner.com/2011/02/04/nofx-fat-mike-houston-setlist/ http://www.spinner.com/2011/02/04/nofx-fat-mike-houston-setlist/ http://www.spinner.com/2011/02/04/nofx-fat-mike-houston-setlist/#comments Filed under: , ,


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NOFX are currently on tour with Bouncing Souls, Cobra Skulls and Old Man Markley, and are checking in with Spinner all along the way. In their second tour diary, the San Francisco rockers are giving fans an special glimpse at life on the road through photos and an exclusive video from their recent show in Houston, Texas.

"About 90 songs we know how to play, and I have to decide what to do every night," Fat Mike explains. "We're doing 'The Bag' tonight for the first time ever. We've never ever played that song live before, so that's something. And I'm drinking vodka with club soda." ]]> NOFX Nadine Cheung 2011-02-04T12:30:00 00:00 NOFX's Fat Mike Reveals His True Feelings About the City of Dallas -- Exclusive Video http://www.spinner.com/2011/01/25/nofx-fat-mike-reveals-true-feelings-about-dallas/ http://www.spinner.com/2011/01/25/nofx-fat-mike-reveals-true-feelings-about-dallas/ http://www.spinner.com/2011/01/25/nofx-fat-mike-reveals-true-feelings-about-dallas/#comments Filed under: ,


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NOFX are currently on tour with Bouncing Souls, Cobra Skulls and Old Man Markley, and, as one would imagine, there are plenty of antics going down on and off stage. After 25 years of touring, the San Francisco rockers know how to pass the time between shows, amp up audiences with their expansive catalog and have fun all along the way.

In their first tour video from the 'With Drawl' Southern USA Tour, Fat Mike checks in from San Antonio, Texas, where he takes a moment to reflect on the neighboring city of Dallas. Find out what he has to say in our exclusive clip after the jump. ]]> NOFX Nadine Cheung 2011-01-25T13:45:00 00:00 Devo, 'Devo Makes Something for Everybody' (Part II) -- Exclusive Video http://www.spinner.com/2010/06/22/devo-devo-makes-something-for-everybody-part-ii-exclusiv/ http://www.spinner.com/2010/06/22/devo-devo-makes-something-for-everybody-part-ii-exclusiv/ http://www.spinner.com/2010/06/22/devo-devo-makes-something-for-everybody-part-ii-exclusiv/#comments Filed under: , ,


Last week, we premiered the first installment of Devo's five-part web "reality" series, 'Devo Makes Something for Everybody,' where the new wave rockers presented their "Everybody" face masks to their none-too-excited label and marketing team. However, in their brand-new episode, its the label who is posed with the question: "How are we going to take Devo to the next level?"

Continuing on their quest of de-evolution, Devo, Inc.'s COO, Greg Scholl, presents Warner Bros. with an "epic" marking deck, which features his "synergistic trident." The the trident represents the band, the label and the consumer, but there's still a missing link. Enter Mother LA, an ad agency that promises to make Devo more appealing using their "test to learn" approach. Watch the synergy in motion in the latest webisode after the jump. Devo's new album, 'Something for Everybody' is available in stores and on iTunes now. ]]> Devo Nadine Cheung 2010-06-22T11:00:00 00:00 Matisyahu Wraps Up the 'Festival of Light' in Brooklyn http://www.spinner.com/2009/12/21/matisyahu-wraps-up-the-festival-of-light-in-brooklyn/ http://www.spinner.com/2009/12/21/matisyahu-wraps-up-the-festival-of-light-in-brooklyn/ http://www.spinner.com/2009/12/21/matisyahu-wraps-up-the-festival-of-light-in-brooklyn/#comments Filed under:


Matisyahu recently performed eight shows during Hanukkah for his fourth-ever Festival of Light. The string of New York City dates featured different opening artists each evening, the last of which included Brooklyn's own Kevin Devine.

While the shows are over, fans can experience or relive Matisyahu's final Festival of Light performance, which was recorded live on December 20 from Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg.

Watch the videos after the jump, and check out a special holiday message from Matisyahu himself in his recent Festival of Light Road Report. ]]> Kevin DevineKevinDevinematisyahu Nadine Cheung 2009-12-21T19:45:00 00:00 Matisyahu Returns to New York City With the 'Festival of Light' http://www.spinner.com/2009/12/10/matisyahu-returns-to-new-york-city-with-the-festival-of-light/ http://www.spinner.com/2009/12/10/matisyahu-returns-to-new-york-city-with-the-festival-of-light/ http://www.spinner.com/2009/12/10/matisyahu-returns-to-new-york-city-with-the-festival-of-light/#comments Filed under:


For the fourth time, Matisyahu will be returning to New York City for the Festival of Light, a string of eight performances scheduled during Hanukkah. The concerts will kick off on December 10 and showcase the reggae musician's new album, 'Light.'

The Festival of Light includes four nights at Webster Hall and four nights at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg. Each show will host a different opening act, including Dub Trio, Kid Koala, Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy, Kevin Devine, Glitch Mob and John Brown's Body.

Matisyahu will be blogging on Spinner throughout his eight performances, so stay tuned for his first-hand account of all the action. For more information on the Festival of Light, visit www.matisyahuworld.com.

]]> Festival of LightFestivalOfLightMatisyahu Nadine Cheung 2009-12-10T17:45:00 00:00 Joss Stone, Cold War Kids Perform at Surfrider Benefit http://www.spinner.com/2009/08/31/joss-stone-gavin-degraw-cold-war-kids-perform-at-surfriders-be/ http://www.spinner.com/2009/08/31/joss-stone-gavin-degraw-cold-war-kids-perform-at-surfriders-be/ http://www.spinner.com/2009/08/31/joss-stone-gavin-degraw-cold-war-kids-perform-at-surfriders-be/#comments Filed under: ,


Joss Stone, Gavin DeGraw, Cold War Kids and Mason Jennings played a free concert at the Convention Hall in Asbury Park, N.J. on Saturday for volunteers who participated in a Surfrider Foundation-sponsored beach clean-up. The Surfrider Foundation -- a non-profit organization "dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches" -- partnered with Barefoot Wine in celebrating its 25th anniversary by restoring 25 beaches and lakes around the country with the help of over 2,000 volunteers as part of their Beach Rescue Project. The benefit concert marked the final clean-up of the summer in Asbury Park.

"This is a celebration of 25 years of cleaning up beaches and making beaches barefoot friendly," DeGraw told Spinner. "Even though it's raining and the weather is not necessarily perfect today, [the volunteers] still showed up. The cause, I think, is good enough motivation." ]]> 1515931cold war kidsColdWarKidsJoss StoneJossStoneMason JenningsMasonJennings Nadine Cheung 2009-08-31T14:30:00 00:00 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Cast Takes Rock Opera on the Road http://www.spinner.com/2009/08/07/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-cast-takes-rock-opera-on-the/ http://www.spinner.com/2009/08/07/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-cast-takes-rock-opera-on-the/ http://www.spinner.com/2009/08/07/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-cast-takes-rock-opera-on-the/#comments Filed under: ,


'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' is bringing its twisted humor to the stage with a live adaptation of 'The Nightman Cometh.' The production made its debut at the Troubadour in Los Angeles last spring, and due to popular demand, the cast of the hit FX series will be taking their "rock opera" on the road through six major cities -- Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

According to 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' writer and star Rob McElhenney (Mac), fans of the Season Four finale will be treated to an onstage production of the full script from the 'Nightman Cometh' episode, but, as he tells Spinner, "Since this will be live, the big difference is: the audience is drunk and there are no second takes." ]]> Nadine Cheung 2009-08-07T23:22:00 00:00 Butch Walker Teams With Pink on New Album http://www.spinner.com/2008/11/13/butch-walker-teams-up-with-pink-on-new-album/ http://www.spinner.com/2008/11/13/butch-walker-teams-up-with-pink-on-new-album/ http://www.spinner.com/2008/11/13/butch-walker-teams-up-with-pink-on-new-album/#comments Filed under: ,



According to Butch Walker, he and Pink are not only drinking buddies and motorbike riding partners, but the two pop troubadours are also inclined to write hit songs together. This is exactly what happened when the singer-producer and Grammy-winning artist got together on Walker's groove-worthy 'Here Comes the...' off his fourth album, 'Sycamore Meadows.'

"I played [Pink] that song on acoustic a long time ago when I first wrote it, and she said, 'If you ever record that song, I'm singing it with you,'" Walker tells Spinner. "Needless to say, the babe has the best pipes and authentic soul in her voice of anyone in pop music, or period. And the song, to me, leans on the old country soul and rhythm and blues of the '60s, so I feel like it was a match made in heaven ... or somewhere." ]]> 11126151333607butch walkerButchWalkerPink Nadine Cheung 2008-11-13T10:00:00 00:00 Beastie Boys Bust Rhymes for NYC Benefit, Discuss New Album http://www.spinner.com/2008/03/06/beastie-boys-bust-rhymes-for-nyc-benefit-discuss-new-album/ http://www.spinner.com/2008/03/06/beastie-boys-bust-rhymes-for-nyc-benefit-discuss-new-album/ http://www.spinner.com/2008/03/06/beastie-boys-bust-rhymes-for-nyc-benefit-discuss-new-album/#comments Filed under: ,




"I wanted to do this one charity [show] for my cousin who got shot in the leg fifteen times," Adam "MCA" Yauch says with a mischievous smirk. While not exactly true, the Beastie Boys did lend their talent to Tuesday night's sold-out Music Has Power show at New York City's Terminal 5, which benefited the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function.

The IMNF is a non-profit agency that uses music therapy treatments to help rehabilitate those affected by neurological conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. "It just seems like amazing work that they're doing in up there in the Bronx, and it's also work that doesn't get that much attention," Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz tells Spinner of why they wanted to participate in the show.

The concert drew 3,000 die-hard fans, and the hometown heroes delivered a 25-song set of their greatest hits, as well as instrumental jams from their latest album, 'The Mix-Up.' At $75 a ticket, the concertgoers got every penny's worth. In true Beasties form, the show was a mix of comedy and rhymes, most of which went off without a hitch. Well, except for two tiny snafus during 'Remote Control.' ]]> 1000008Beastie BoysBeastieBoysjarvis cockerJarvisCockerm.i.a.snoop doggSnoopDogg Nadine Cheung 2008-03-06T12:00:00 00:00 Jose Gonzalez Goes Green for Upcoming Tour http://www.spinner.com/2008/01/08/jose-gonzalez-goes-green-for-upcoming-tour/ http://www.spinner.com/2008/01/08/jose-gonzalez-goes-green-for-upcoming-tour/ http://www.spinner.com/2008/01/08/jose-gonzalez-goes-green-for-upcoming-tour/#comments Filed under: ,


Singer-songwriter Jose Gonzalez will embark on a green tour of North America in support of his latest album, 'In Our Nature,' this spring. The eco-friendly run begins on February 29 in Miami, FL.

Gonzalez is a noted vegetarian and was pursuing a PhD in biochemistry prior to his successful music career, so it's no surprise that the Swedish guitarist would set his sights on this environmentally conscious package. The tour, in partnership with the green-minded non-profit Reverb, will neutralize its carbon emissions by supporting renewable energy projects. Gonzalez's rider will include biodegradable catering products, and concert crew will be provided with re-usable water bottles throughout the tour.

A 50 cent ticket add on fee will go toward Reverb's environmental efforts, and fans will have the option to donate an addition 50 cents to NativeEnergy's CO2 Offset program when purchasing tickets through Ticketstoday. A full list of tour dates is on Jose-Gonzalez.com ]]> Jose GonzalesJoseGonzales Nadine Cheung 2008-01-08T17:15:00 00:00 Dave Davies Shoots Down Kinks Reunion http://www.spinner.com/2008/01/03/guitarist-dave-davies-shoots-down-kinks-reunion/ http://www.spinner.com/2008/01/03/guitarist-dave-davies-shoots-down-kinks-reunion/ http://www.spinner.com/2008/01/03/guitarist-dave-davies-shoots-down-kinks-reunion/#comments Filed under: ,




Last month, Ray Davies told the UK's Daily Mail that the original members of the Kinks would reunite after nearly 40 years. Davies' brother, Dave, suffered a stroke in 2004, but the lead singer insisted the group would play together again. "I think Dave's getting better and Mick's still playing," he said. "It would be great to get back together just to see what musical ideas we had and what would happen."

However, Dave Davies feels differently, to say the least. "It would be like a poor remake of 'Night of the Living Dead,'" Dave said of the reunion in a November post on his website. "Ray has been doing Karaoke Kinks shows since 1996." ]]> 100400610131991028650Dave DaviesDaveDaviesKinksRay DaviesRayDaviesThe KinksTheKinks Nadine Cheung 2008-01-03T12:45:00 00:00 Marilyn Manson Countersues Ex-Bandmate http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/21/marilyn-manson-countersues-ex-bandmate/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/21/marilyn-manson-countersues-ex-bandmate/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/21/marilyn-manson-countersues-ex-bandmate/#comments Filed under: ,


As per papers filed on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Marilyn Manson is countersuing his former keyboardist Stephen Bier for breach of contract. He claims his ex-bandmate did not carry out obligations to take part in master recordings, concerts and the selling of band merchandise.

In August, Bier (aka Madonna Wayne Gacy) filed his own breach of contract suit against the shock rocker, claiming he was shortchanged in salary and medical support while Manson squandered the group's earnings on his luxurious lifestyle and "sick and disturbing purchases of Nazi memorabilia and taxidermy." Bier's suit seeks more than $20 million.

Manson's countersuit claims he and Bier's business partnership dissolved in 1996, when the singer rose as the leader of the band. He also accuses Bier of showing up late for band recordings, performances and promotional appearances, and releasing confidential band information without Manson's consent. ]]> 10359611127265Marliyn MansonMarliynManson Nadine Cheung 2007-12-21T16:00:00 00:00 Scissor Sisters' Shears Gets Intimate With Dolly Parton http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/20/scissor-sisters-shears-gets-intimate-with-dolly-parton/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/20/scissor-sisters-shears-gets-intimate-with-dolly-parton/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/20/scissor-sisters-shears-gets-intimate-with-dolly-parton/#comments Filed under: , , ,


The scene: London. The situation: A legendary country icon meets a charismatic glam rocker. The result: 'Jake's Adventure in Dollywood,' a UK TV special where Scissor Scissors frontman Jake Shears goes in-depth with the ever-affable Dolly Parton.

Taking time out from promotion of her 2008 Backwoods Barbie tour and the launch of the UK chapter of her children's charity, Imagination, Parton talks to Shear about her life, career ... and even her "boobs." For those on this side of the pond, here's a glimpse of the action. The special will air on the UK channel T4 on December 26.

]]> 100146716814101712849 Nadine Cheung 2007-12-20T16:00:00 00:00 Best Songs of 2007: No. 16 http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/20/best-songs-of-2007-no-16/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/20/best-songs-of-2007-no-16/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/20/best-songs-of-2007-no-16/#comments Filed under: ,


'New Wave,' Against Me!

There's a reason this song is the title track and lead single on the Gainesville, Fla., punk foursome's fourth album. While possessing a strong pop sensibility, this rock anthem maintains a viscous heartbeat, pulsating steadily but raring to go as Tom Gabel incites today's youth to take control, wipe the slate clean and create its own art with this call to arms: "We can be the bands we want to hear/We can define our own generation!"
Listen to the song!

Buy it on iTunes ]]> 1713036against meagainst me!AgainstMeAgainstMe!tom gabelTomGabel Nadine Cheung 2007-12-20T15:00:00 00:00 Stephen Stills Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/19/stephen-stills-diagnosed-with-prostate-cancer/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/19/stephen-stills-diagnosed-with-prostate-cancer/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/19/stephen-stills-diagnosed-with-prostate-cancer/#comments Filed under:


Stephen Stills has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to Crosby, Stills and Nash bandmate Graham Nash. In a telephone interview with the 'Larry King Live' show on Monday, Nash said Stills is scheduled to undergo an operation on January 3, which is also his 63rd birthday.

The announcement was made just one day after Dan Fogelberg passed away from the disease. "Unlike Danny (Fogelberg), who left it too long to be seriously checked, Stephen found his at an early stage," Nash told King.

There has been no formal comment from Stills' management team. ]]> 1003385100364510042801004766Crosby, Stills and NashCrosby,StillsAndNashDan FogelbergDanFogelbergGraham NashGrahamNashStephen StillsStephenStills Nadine Cheung 2007-12-19T13:00:00 00:00 Pete Doherty Addicted to Mince Pies? http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/17/pete-doherty-addicted-to-mince-pies/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/17/pete-doherty-addicted-to-mince-pies/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/17/pete-doherty-addicted-to-mince-pies/#comments Filed under: , ,


It seems Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty has traded his one addiction for another. His new vice? Mincemeat.

At a show at the Tap 'n' Tin pub in Chatham, England, the 28-year-old reportedly declined drink offers from his (anti-sobriety) fans. Doherty later said, "It's going to be mince pies for me this Christmas. I've got a massive order on the way."

But this new food obsession isn't quite AA approved. Mincemeat is made of beef suet, beef, or venison combined with dried fruit, spices and ... brandy. ]]> 15116762265937 Nadine Cheung 2007-12-17T17:00:00 00:00 Beastie Boys Make Cameo in New M.I.A. Video http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/17/beastie-boys-make-cameo-in-new-m-i-a-video/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/17/beastie-boys-make-cameo-in-new-m-i-a-video/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/17/beastie-boys-make-cameo-in-new-m-i-a-video/#comments Filed under: ,


Beastie Boys Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz and Mike "Mike D" Diamond make a small appearance in M.I.A.'s new video for 'Paper Planes.' At about 2:51, the New York rappers roll up to M.I.A.'s truck and hock a watch. Don't blink, y'all.

In September, Billboard reported that the Beastie Boys will be working with "a bunch of British people" on their vocal version of their 2007 instrumental album, 'The Mix Up.' According to Adam "MCA" Yauch, M.I.A. is one of them.

]]> Beastie BoysBeastieBoysM.I.A. Nadine Cheung 2007-12-17T13:00:00 00:00 Lily Allen Covers E.L.O.'s 'Mr. Blue Sky' http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/12/lily-allen-covers-e-l-o-s-mr-blue-sky/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/12/lily-allen-covers-e-l-o-s-mr-blue-sky/ http://www.spinner.com/2007/12/12/lily-allen-covers-e-l-o-s-mr-blue-sky/#comments Filed under: ,


Lily Allen may be working on new material for her forthcoming album, slated to be released in 2009 -- yes, 2009 -- but you're not going to hear it anytime soon. However, the lippy Limey was generous enough to release her cover of Electric Light Orchestra's 'Mr. Blue Sky,' a song rumored to be on said new album. The rendition was originally recorded for a French mobile commercial, but can also be heard in its entirety through this video clip, which displays a still image of the British pop star Photoshopped in a cartoonish barber outfit.

]]> 1003543454092E.L.O.Lily AllenLilyAllen Nadine Cheung 2007-12-12T13:00:00 00:00