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Mayer Hawthorne Gains Daryl Hall's Praise, Shares Vinyl Collection Favorites

Hawthorne, is hard to peg. A rapper from Ann Arbor, he did not set out to be a classic soul singer, yet here he finds himself, fronting one of the hottest bands, and hottest tours of the year. ... Read More »

Shiny Toy Guns Spend a Month Tornado Chasing for 'Waiting Alone' Video

Shiny Toy Guns' video for "Waiting Alone" unites original vocalist Carah Faye and a whole mess of erratic Midwestern weather. ... Read More »

Keenhouse Spinner Mix: L.A. Producer Drops Eclectic 'Soundtrack for a Little Escape'

Check out an exclusive new mix + interview from L.A. producer Keenhouse! ... Read More »

Art Garfunkel Q&A: Vocal Troubles, Crafting His 'Swan Song' and His Legacy 'With and Without' Paul Simon

Art Garfunkel discusses "The Singer," vocal troubles, the end of his career and showing off what he can do, with and without Paul Simon. ... Read More »

JEFF the Brotherhood Tour America in a School Bus, Experience 'Hypnotic Nights'

Jake and Jamin Orrall of JEFF the Brotherhood discuss their latest album 'Hypnotic Nights.' ... Read More »

Buddy Guy Q&A: Starving in Chicago, Meeting Muddy Waters and the Night Stevie Ray Vaughan Died

Buddy Guy discusses his legendary career, nearly starving, meeting Muddy Waters, the British invasion and the night Stevie Ray Vaughan died. ... Read More »

Donovan Q&A, on Dylan Rivalry, Helping Paul McCartney Write 'Yellow Submarine'

Donovan talks about his Rock Hall induction, his friendship with Bob Dylan and working with the Beatles. ... Read More »

Tennis' 'Young and Old': Band Comes Out of Its Shell, With Help From Patrick Carney

Given that Tennis never really thought anyone would hear the songs on the duo's 2011 debut, 'Cape Dory,' writing a follow-up was rather more daunting for Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley. ... Read More »

Tom DeLonge on Blink-182's 'Awkward' Reunion, Travis Barker's Plane Crash and the Fun and Games of Angels and Airwaves

Spinner recently spoke to the singer about his battle with anxiety, Blink-182's awkward reunion and the why he still likes to "get drunk and break things" at 36. ... Read More »

Mavis Staples: 'We're Not All the Way Where Dr. King Wanted to Take Us'

Mavis Staples discusses her pivotal role in the Civil Rights struggle, why message songs still matter and wishes Justin Bieber and Katy Perry would follow her lead and try to change the world. ... Read More »

The Crystal Method Get Funky With Martha Reeves for 'Re:Generation'

The Crystal Method discuss their upcoming Re:Generation project single with soul legend Martha Reeves and the Funk Brothers. ... Read More »

Keith Richards Inviting Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor to Rolling Stones Jam Sessions, Looks Back at 'Some Girls,' Heroin Addiction

Keith Richards talks the future of the Rolling Stones, his memories of recording 'Some Girls,' his well-publicized heroin addiction, his 1977 arrest in Toronto for drug trafficking, the inspiration for 'Beast of Burden' and his award-winning memoir, 'Life.' ... Read More »

Nile Rodgers on His Battles With Cancer and Cocaine, Chic's Rock Hall Snub and Producing Bowie and Madonna

Nile Rodgers discusses his ongoing cancer battle, why he quit doing drugs, his amazing career and Chic's exclusion from the Rock Hall of Fame. ... Read More »

Marketa Irglova Focuses on 'Feminine' Songwriting While Away From Glen Hansard

Marketa Irglova's debut record 'Anar' is a more feminine collection than her previous work with the Swell Season. ... Read More »

Portishead Reflect on Their Past, Odd Future and the Dreaded Term Trip-Hop

Redferns/Getty Images It's been quite sometime since Portishead crossed over to this side of ... Read More »

Peter Hook Vows to 'F--- Over' New Order After 'Disgusting' Reunion

Mark McNulty Though he's played some of the greatest basslines in pop music with New Order, ... Read More »