Alanis Nadine Morissette was born in Ottawa in 1974 and began her career in show business at 12, appearing on a few episodes of the sketch comedy series You Can’t Do That on Television. A year later, she recorded her first demo, and within a few years she’d become a teen pop star in Canada,…
Spacehog’s Royston Langdon is a tremendous frontperson. He comes across as 10 feet tall, tendons taut in his neck, playing out of his skin. Offstage, he’s shy, quiet, sensitive, kind, and humble. More from Spin: Every Alanis Morissette Album, Ranked Jeff Goldblum’s Jazz Renaissance Olivia Rodrigo Goes ‘House’ Shopping With David Byrne Royston is iconic…
Bruce Springsteen sure picked the most appropriate place for a Paul McCartney surprise appearance by bringing out the Beatles legend last night (June 7) during the second of two shows in the Fab Four’s Liverpool, England, hometown. “You’re lucky tonight,” Springsteen told the crowd at Anfield. “We have a young man, a local young man…
Tame Impala leader Kevin Parker gave fans quite the thrill last night (June 7) during a DJ set at Barcelona’s Nitsa Club, when he debuted a song from what’s expected to be the group’s first new album since early 2020. A major Tame Impala tour is also in the works, with details expected in the…
Olivia Rodrigo once again crossed the generational divide by welcoming Talking Heads frontman David Byrne onstage last night (June 7) during her Governors Ball headlining set in New York for a performance of his vintage band’s “Burning Down the House.” Talking Heads celebrated the 50th anniversary of their first show two days earlier. For the…
When Marianne Faithfull died on January 30 at the age of 78, she left behind more than seven decades’ worth of music. Indeed, Faithfull released 22 studio albums and countless singles—but perhaps more importantly, she left behind a template for reinvention. Faithfull began her career in the ‘60s as an “It Girl” and poster child…
Turnstile capped a wild album release show in front of 9,000 fans Under the K Bridge in Brooklyn, N.Y., last night (June 5) by welcoming surprise guest Hayley Williams of Paramore to reprise her contribution to the song “Seein’ Stars” from the just-released Never Enough. Williams, who also attended the Tribeca Film Festival premiere earlier…
More from Spin: 5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Luke Pritchard of the Kooks Turnstile Rock With Hayley Williams At Brooklyn LP Release Show Marianne Faithfull Bids Adieu On Posthumous EP Your music taste defined you in the ‘90s. Before the internet blurred allegiances, the metal kids only listened to Megadeth and Metallica (but only stuff prior…
International icon DJ Snake has just debuted his music video for “Patience” – a reimagination of Amadou & Mariam’s celebrated 2008 song “Sabali.” Set in short film format, the video “sheds light on the realities of migration, offering a sensitive and humanizing portrayal of those compelled to leave their homeland inpursuit of a better future.”…
Medicine saves lives. Music lifts spirits. Both heal in their own way, offering comfort in pain, hope in darkness, and connection in isolation. That belief guides Franno, a practicing cardiac ICU physician who also actively pursues his passion for music. “I’ve seen what it means to fight for life in a hospital,” Franno says. “But…
