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Les Claypool Looks Back on Primus 'Breakup,' Influence of Coen Brothers

Primus bassist and band leader Les Claypool opens up about the band's long journey to the present, comparing its subject matter to an entire catalog of dark and disturbing cinema. ... Read More »

Primus' Les Claypool Talks 'South Park,' Tom Waits' Politics + 'Green Naugahyde'

Primus' quirky blend of popping bass, atonal guitar and odd time signatures has impressed critics since day one, and now the rockers are back with a new album titled 'Green Naugahyde.' ... Read More »

Primus' First New Studio Album in 12 Years Just Variations of Blue Oyster Cult?

In a letter that was published on Primus’ official website on Monday, bassist and band leader Les Claypool revealed that a new Primus studio album -- their first in 12 years -- is in its final stages of completion. ... Read More »

Michael Franti Gives Gulf Coast 'Pep Talk' at Bonnaroo

Bonnaroo's headliners this year may include southern rockers Kings of Leon and hip-hop royalty ... Read More »

Les Claypool Breaks Out the Whamola in New York

The spirit of Frank Zappa appeared to hover in the room during Les Claypool's Tuesday night show at ... Read More »

Primus Returns to the Road, Plans New Album

Get ready to yell "Primus sucks!" because, yes, Les Claypool has reactivated the band and they're ... Read More »

Bonnaroo Announces Stacked 2010 Lineup

After a full day of announcing artists one at a time on social networking sites like Twitter and ... Read More »

Todd Snider Gets Phishy With His Top 10 Albums of 2009

It's that time of year where people like to make lists and check them twice. While every music ... Read More »

Gabby La La Continues Her Quest for Kidzapalooza

When Gabby La La was on tour with Les Claypool and his Fancy Band a few years back, she had downtime ... Read More »

Stewart Copeland Open to Oysterhead Reunion

Well before Them Crooked Vultures, Chickenfoot and the Dead Weather were bringing back the ... Read More »

Road Report: Matisyahu's Album Finally Sees the 'Light' of Day

Reggae MC Matisyahu is keeping a summer diary for Spinner while releasing his new album, 'Light.' In ... Read More »

Road Report: Matisyahu Gives Thanks for a Shower

Reggae MC Matisyahu is keeping a summer diary for Spinner in advance of his new album, 'Light.' In ... Read More »

Les Claypool Discusses Primus' Past and Possible Future

Some bands can pinpoint exactly when they shot to stardom. For many, like '90s alternative heroes ... Read More »

Les Claypool Earns Cool Dad Points From Miley Cyrus

Les Claypool's mastery of the slap bass made the irreverent sounds of Primus cool to fans ... Read More »

Les Claypool Partying With Astronauts in San Francisco

Bay Area native Les Claypool doesn't have any plans etched in stone when it comes to Primus' ... Read More »

Beastie Boys, R.E.M. Lead Langerado Lineup

Now it its sixth year, South Florida's Langerado Music Festival has announced the initial lineup for ... Read More »