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The Bangles' Susanna Hoffs Dishes on Band Dysfunction, Motherhood and Prince

The Bangles frontwoman Susanna Hoffs talks balancing motherhood and music, and how Prince discovered the legendary girl group. ... Read More »

College Rankings of Rock: Top 20 Universities Rated for Their Musical Alumni

It's college rankings time, so we at Spinner evaluated universities near and far, ... Read More »

Matthew Sweet Praises Alex Chilton's 'Genius'

The late Alex Chilton's influence can still be heard in the music of many artists, including R.E.M., ... Read More »

Dum Dum Girls Stay Cool and Efficient at NYC Gig

When the Dum Dum Girls, covering the Rolling Stones, sing the line, "Don't play with me, 'cause ... Read More »

Former Misfits Drummer Brian Keats Dies at 46

Brian "Damage" Keats, who played drums in the Misfits during its final Glenn Danzig-helmed lineup, ... Read More »

10 Best Whistling Parts in Songs

Of course, there's Snow White's classic 'Whistle While You Work,' but for a select talented few, the ... Read More »

Count Five: Gentleman Reg's Favorite Cover Songs

When a songwriter records someone else's tune -- effectively making the song their own -- it's the ... Read More »

Stars on the Beatles: Musicians Share Reflections on the Fab Four

That the Beatles mean so much to so many people who make music in so many genres goes without ... Read More »

Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs Go Back 'Under the Covers'

In covering the Yes classic 'I've Seen All Good People: Your Move/All Good People' for their '70s ... Read More »

Susanna Hoffs Writing New Bangles Tunes

Bangles singer Susanna Hoffs is at a good time in her life. She's preparing for the media push ... Read More »

Rock Almanac: April 19, 2008

On This Date in 1986: 'Kiss,' by Prince and the Revolution, reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 ... Read More »

The 20 Worst Lyrics Ever: No. 11

"I wish it was Sunday That's my fun day My I-don't-have-to-run day" --The Bangles' 'Manic Monday' ... Read More »

Little Monsters Grooms Little Hipsters

V2 Records announced their new sister label today -- Little Monsters. Apropos of its name, the ... Read More »