Classic Reviews: De La Soul, ‘Buhloone Mindstate’
Coachella: Gorillaz, Blondie, the Weeknd's Surprise, and More Highlights From Day 1 This article originally appeared in the November 1993 issue of SPIN. It was easy for me to hate Saturday Night Live...
View ArticleNature’s Law: Our 1993 Naughty By Nature Feature
Watch Redman, Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean, More Perform New Jersey Tribute at the 2019 VMAs This article originally appeared in the April 1993 issue of SPIN. Climbing the stairs from Manhattan’s 157th...
View ArticleBand of the Year: Our 1997 Fugees Feature
The Roots Tap Diddy, Lauryn Hill and Dave Chappelle for 2023 Roots Picnic This article originally appeared in the January 1997 issue of SPIN. The Fugees‘ Wyclef Jean leaped from the grandstand stage...
View ArticleClassic Reviews: Nirvana, ‘In Utero’
Dave Grohl Joins Boygenius At Hollywood Bowl Show This article originally appeared in the October 1993 issue of SPIN. In honor of the album’s release 30 years ago today, we’re republishing it. You can...
View ArticleFallen Angel: Our 1994 River Phoenix Cover Story
To Live and Die in L.A.: Our 1996 Red Hot Chili Peppers Cover Story This article originally appeared in the January 1994 issue of SPIN. On the 30th anniversary of his death, we’re republishing this...
View ArticleHere Comes A Regular: Our 1995 Shane MacGowan Feature
Shane MacGowan’s The Eternal Buzz and The Crock of Gold This article originally appeared in the October 1995 issue of SPIN. In memory of Shane MacGowan, who died on Nov. 30, 2023, we’re republishing...
View ArticlePanic In Detroit: Our 1997 Wayne Kramer Feature
The Garage Rock Chronicles This article was originally published in the June 1997 edition of SPIN. In memory of Wayne Kramer, who died on Feb. 2, 2024, we are republishing it here. “Punk had a...
View ArticleTHE DAY THE MUSIC DIED
Smells Like Teen Art: Kids' Reaction Art to Nirvana's Classic Single When I heard Kurt Cobain’s body had been found and that he had died from an apparent suicide, I was in Detroit on business....
View ArticleYou Gotta Keep ‘Em Alienated: Our 1998 Offspring Feature
Jessica Pratt Wants to Take You to the Hidden Realm This article originally appeared in the December 1998 edition of SPIN. It’s been four years since the Offspring brought punk-rock and Mohawks to...
View ArticleCounting Backwards: Our 1994 Counting Crows Feature
This article originally appeared in the May 1994 issue of SPIN. “I was kind of hesitant about doing this interview,” announces Counting Crows‘ dreadlocked frontman Adam Duritz, “because I didn’t...
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