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Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan Suffers 'Pretty Serious Health Scare'

Venerable Yo La Tengo frontman Ira Kaplan was recently diagnosed with a "pretty serious" health condition, according to the band's blog. ... Read More »

Occupy Wall Street Benefit Album: Disc to Feature Crosby & Nash and More

It was only a matter of time until the Occupy movement spawned an album. ... Read More »

Michael Stipe, Matthew Sweet and Others Pay Tribute to Big Star in New York

On Saturday, an esteemed gathering of musical stars -- among them R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills, Matthew Sweet, Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan and Tift Merritt -- paid tribute to influential '70s power-pop band Big Star through a performance of the group's album, 'Third/Sister Lovers,' ... Read More »

Tron and Beyond: 10 Films Scored by Your Favourite Musicians

Spinner offers up our Top 10 picks for films scored by bands or solo artists -- and no surprise, 'Ton: Legacy' leads the pack thanks to the handiwork of electro kings Daft Punk. ... Read More »

Yo La Tengo Turn 2011 Tour Into Game Show

After years on the road, Yo La Tengo figured it was time to shake things up. For their new tour that starts in January, the veteran indie rockers are bringing along a "wheel of fate" that will dictate the course of the gigs. ... Read More »

Eugene Mirman Is Serious About Yo La Tengo: Music Appreciation

Unlike most comedians who perform solely in cramped comedy clubs, Eugene Mirman has taken his unique brand of absurdist humor on the road as an opening act for bands like Modest Mouse, the Shins and Cake. It's no surprise then that Mirman, like much of the alt-comedy world, is a fan of indie rock. "I'm a fan of Yo La Tengo," he told Spinner, explaining the band's inclusion in his Brooklyn-based comedy festival which wrapped up last weekend. ... Read More »

Jesse Malin, Yo La Tengo and More Pay Tribute to Alex Chilton in New York

Henry S. Dziekan III, Getty Images Alex Chilton led one of the richest, strangest lives in rock ... Read More »

Guided by Voices Reunion Leads Lineup for Matador's 21st Birthday Festival

Twenty-first birthday bashes are a big deal for everyone, including record labels, which is exactly ... Read More »

Hotel Songs: Spinner's Rock Travel Guide

Hotels -- and what goes on inside -- have an indelible place in music history. If classic tunes ... Read More »

Obituary: Alex Chilton

Alex Chilton of Big Star, who has died at the age of 59 in New Orleans, La. after suffering heart ... Read More »

The Morning Benders: SXSW 2010

Who: The Morning Benders Hail From: Berkeley, CA Fun Fact: The indie-pop Morning Benders have ... Read More »

A Look Back at the Knack's 'My Sharona'

As we previously reported, Knack frontman Doug Fieger died of lung cancer at the age of 57, this ... Read More »

Wilco Help Haiti With Gig Downloads

Good news for fans of Wilco and humanitarian aid: The Chicago alt-rockers are offering fans a chance ... Read More »

Swell Season Salute Bruce Springsteen and Kate McGarrigle at Radio City

At their sold out concert at Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday night, the Swell Season -- aka 'Once' ... Read More »

Starbucks Valentine's Album Attracts Indie Sweethearts

Spoon (pictured), James Mercer of the Shins, Yo La Tengo, Elvis Perkins and Jose Gonzalez are among ... Read More »

F---ed Up Release Benefit Single with Tegan & Sara, Kevin Drew, GZA

Fresh off their coveted Polaris Prize win, Toronto's F---ed Up have decided to give back. The ... Read More »