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Mariah Carey Reveals More About Her 1995 Alt-Rock Album to Colbert

Since this is 2020, nothing is off-limits. That includes the weekend's surprising revelation that Mariah Carey made a secret alt-rock album under the name Chick in 1995. On Monday's Late Show With Stephen Colbert, where she was a guest to promote her new autobiography, Carey dished on why she decided to record that LP with her band while making Daydream. “[Alt-rock] was such a popular genre at...

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Insane Clown Posse on COVID Era, Wokeness, How Eminem Beef Was 'Hip-Hop History'

I once almost saw Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J naked. In 2013, I was working as ICP’s publicist. We were out in L.A. doing a press tour to promote their Fuse TV show, Insane Clown Posse Theater. It was me, Shaggy, Violent J, and their assistant Chop. We had just arrived at our hotel in Beverly Hills, and J decided to adjourn to his hotel room instead of joining us for dinner. So I got him a salad...

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Sasha Sloan Wasn’t Looking for Fame — It Found Her Anyway

Fame is Sasha Sloan’s worst nightmare. “I get anxiety if a stranger looks at me in public — I can't imagine that times 10,” the alt-pop singer tells SPIN. The ascendant songstress, best known for her contemplative ballad “Older,” may soon have a problem then: Her debut LP, Only Child, is out Oct. 16 on RCA Records. Vivid and confessional, the album merges attentive, late-night songwriting...

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Helen Reddy, ‘I Am Woman’ Singer, Dies at 78

Helen Reddy, the singer best known for the feminist anthem "I Am Woman," has died at the age of 78. Reddy's children confirmed the news…

Daniel Kohn / September 29, 2020

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Square Enix Reveal New Track From Pulse: FINAL FANTASY XIV Remix Album Ahead of Release

For those who can't wait until tomorrow to hear some more remixed tunes from Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix has given SPIN access to "'Neath Dark Waters"

Josh Chesler / September 29, 2020

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NBA YoungBoy Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges

Chart-topping rapper NBA YoungBoy, (born Kentrell Gaulden) was arrested on Sept. 28 on three drug charges, and today (Sept. 29) his attorneys say the artist…

Katherine Turman / September 29, 2020

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Bonnaroo Reschedules 2021 Dates — Again

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival 2021 dates have changed for the second time. The annual fest will now take place on Sept. 2-5, 2021.

Katherine Turman / September 29, 2020

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Borat Sequel to Debut on Amazon Prime Before Election

High-five! Earlier this summer, Sacha Baron Cohen was up to his old tricks by pranking folks in Washington, and also former New York City…

Daniel Kohn / September 29, 2020

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The xx’s Romy Madley-Croft Releases Her First Solo Single

The xx's Romy Madley-Croft has shared her first proper single. Released simply under the name Romy, the song, titled "Lifetime," was written and recorded during…

SPIN Staff / September 29, 2020

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Sharon Van Etten Covers Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Hurt’

Sharon Van Etten has had a fairly active year, all things considered. She celebrated the 10th anniversary of her sophomore album, Epic, last week, and…

Daniel Kohn / September 29, 2020

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Tyler, the Creator, Iggy Pop, and A$AP Rocky Star in New Gucci Campaign

Fashionable music icons Iggy Pop, A$AP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator are the stars of a new Gucci ad campaign shot by Kids and Spring Breakers director Harmony Korine.

Katherine Turman / September 29, 2020

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Mark Lanegan to Release Christmas Album as ‘Dark Mark’

It's not looking like a COVID-19 vaccine will be available by the 2020 holiday season, so it's only appropriate that often-mournful songwriter/ex-Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan is…

Katherine Turman / September 29, 2020

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Insane Clown Posse on COVID Era, Wokeness, How Eminem Beef Was ‘Hip-Hop History’

I once almost saw Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J naked. In 2013, I was working as ICP’s publicist. We were out in L.A.

Jason Webber / September 29, 2020

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Mariah Carey Reveals More About Her 1995 Alt-Rock Album to Stephen Colbert

Since this is 2020, nothing is off-limits. That includes the weekend's surprising revelation that Mariah Carey made a secret alt-rock album under the name Chick…

Daniel Kohn / September 29, 2020

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Jeff Rosenstock Performs ‘Scram!’ on Late Night With Seth Meyers

In what's been generally a year full of bad news, one of the better things to happen is that Jeff Rosenstock surprise-released another new album…

Daniel Kohn / September 29, 2020

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Sasha Sloan Wasn’t Looking for Fame — It Found Her Anyway

Fame is Sasha Sloan’s worst nightmare. "I get anxiety if a stranger looks at me in public — I can't imagine that times…

Bobby Olivier / September 29, 2020

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Deerhoof Drop Love-Lore, a Surprise ‘Live’ Album of Eclectic Covers

Deerhoof's surprise new (free!) album Love-Lore on Joyful Noise Recordings that dropped today (Sept. 28) is surprising in a second way as well. It's…

Katherine Turman / September 28, 2020

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Tyler, the Creator Encourages Fans to Vote: ‘Y’all Gotta Pull Up’

Whether you're planning to cast a vote for Igor or not on Nov. 3, Tyler, the Creator is encouraging you to "pull up" to the…

Brenton Blanchet / September 28, 2020

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Bright Eyes Play Down in the Weeds Tracks for Remote Tiny Desk Concert

If you thought Tiny Desk Concerts would be impossible without all band members in the same room, you don't know Bright Eyes very well.

Brenton Blanchet / September 28, 2020

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Amanda Shires Offers New Song ‘The Problem’ for International Safe Abortion Day

Amanda Shires' new song "The Problem," featuring Jason Isbell, is out today (Sept. 28), to coincide with International Safe Abortion Day. All proceeds from "The Problem"

Katherine Turman / September 28, 2020

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Beabadoobee Shares ‘How Was Your Day?’ Video

Beabadoobee will be releasing her long-awaited debut album, Fake It Flowers in a few weeks. But she wanted to give fans a treat with a…

Emily Tan / September 28, 2020

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Billie Eilish Announces Documentary, Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry

If you thought the party was over for Billie Eilish, she just shared another reason to bring out the confetti. The superstar announced her…

Brenton Blanchet / September 28, 2020

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Sasha Sloan Wasn’t Looking for Fame — It Found Her Anyway

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Helen Reddy, ‘I Am Woman’ Singer, Dies at 78

Square Enix Reveal New Track From Pulse: FINAL FANTASY XIV Remix Album Ahead of Release

NBA YoungBoy Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges

Bonnaroo Reschedules 2021 Dates — Again

Borat Sequel to Debut on Amazon Prime Before Election

The xx’s Romy Madley-Croft Releases Her First Solo Single

Sharon Van Etten Covers Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Hurt’

Tyler, the Creator, Iggy Pop, and A$AP Rocky Star in New Gucci Campaign

Mark Lanegan to Release Christmas Album as ‘Dark Mark’

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Insane Clown Posse on COVID Era, Wokeness, How Eminem Beef Was ‘Hip-Hop History’

Mariah Carey Reveals More About Her 1995 Alt-Rock Album to Stephen Colbert

Jeff Rosenstock Performs ‘Scram!’ on Late Night With Seth Meyers

Sasha Sloan Wasn’t Looking for Fame — It Found Her Anyway

Deerhoof Drop Love-Lore, a Surprise ‘Live’ Album of Eclectic Covers

Tyler, the Creator Encourages Fans to Vote: ‘Y’all Gotta Pull Up’

Bright Eyes Play Down in the Weeds Tracks for Remote Tiny Desk Concert

Amanda Shires Offers New Song ‘The Problem’ for International Safe Abortion Day

Beabadoobee Shares ‘How Was Your Day?’ Video

Billie Eilish Announces Documentary, Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry

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