Brenton Wood, Beloved Soul Vocalist, Dies At 83
Beloved soul vocalist and songwriter Brenton Wood died today (Jan. 3) at his home in Moreno Valley, Ca., his manager Manny Gallegos confirmed to Variety. The artist, who was born…
10 Rising Artists to Watch
Instead of sticking to the same old tracks, why not discover the fresh voices redefining music today? From rising new songwriters to seasoned touring musicians, a new generation of artists…
5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Warren Haynes
Name Warren Haynes Best known for Wearing a lot of hats (musically speaking). More from Spin: Update: Neil Young Changes Mind, Will Play Glastonbury Fest Rico Wade’s Shower Inspiration and More Tales…
ASAP Sound and Nerdmatics: Setting the Stage for Live Music’s Next Evolution
Live music continues to captivate audiences around the world, and the industry is showing no signs of slowing down. With demand for unforgettable live performances higher than ever, key players…
Neil Young Won’t Play ‘Corporate’ Glastonbury Fest In 2025
Neil Young has bailed out of a major summer 2025 festival before his presence on the bill was even announced. In a letter on his Neil Young Archives site, the…
Rico Wade’s Shower Inspiration and More Tales of How Outkast’s ‘So Fresh, So Clean’ Came To Be
Sleepy Brown, Rico Wade, and Ray Murray—collectively known as Atlanta hip-hop production team Organized Noize—were getting a little nervous. More from Spin: Dear Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Induct…
Dear Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Induct Tracy Chapman Already!
I remember when Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” was released in April of ’88, a striking introduction from a powerful and heart-rending new voice in music. “Fast Car” simply and beautifully…
Are We On the Cusp of a Planet-Saving Vinyl Revolution? Experts Think So
Last summer, Coldplay hit headlines around the world when they announced that their 10th album, Moon Music, would be pressed onto vinyl derived from no less than nine recycled plastic…
My 2024 Year in Review: Liza Lentini, Executive Editor
A lot of changes made for a pretty great year. My January promotion to Executive Editor meant leading online site editorial. Aside from some input by our Acting Editor-in-Chief, SPIN…
The Night Porto Out-Partied Lou Reed (and the Infamous 1980 Concert That Never Happened)
Saint John’s Eve is a big deal in my hometown of Porto, in Portugal. The night of June 23rd into the 24th marks the peak of midsummer festivities and coincides…