This week, SPIN got the inside scoop from R.E.M. on their next record, talked with Rivers Cuomo about Weezer’s reissue of Pinkerton, and premiered a sexy new video from Of Montreal. Meanwhile, Amy Winehouse returned with a new song, Evanescence revealed details of their risky new album, and Gorillaz’ Damon Albarn announced his new band with Flea.
Those stories, plus more of the week’s top news, audio/video, photos, and live reviews, below.
TOP STORIES
R.E.M. Tap Eddie Vedder, Patti Smith for Next Album Mike Mills dishes on the pioneering band’s “expansive” spring release. Read >> Plus
- Rivers Cuomo: ‘There’s So Much Pain in My Voice’ Read >>
- HEAR IT: Amy Winehouse Returns with New Cover! Read >>
- SPIN’s 5 Best New Artists for November Read >>
- WATCH: Pete Yorn Unplugs at SPIN Read >>
NEWS
Lil Wayne Released from Prison Weezy leaves New York City’s Rikers Island — and plans his next moves.
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Also Read
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- Evanescence Reveal Details of Risky New Album Read >>
- New Michael Jackson Album Out Next Month Read >>
- U2’s ‘Spider-Man’ Musical Delayed Read >>
- President Bush on Kanye: ‘He Called Me a Racist’ Read >>
- Q&A: Damon Albarn Forms New Band with Flea Read >>
- Marilyn Manson Goes “Punk” On New Album Read >>
PHOTO GALLERIES
Music’s 10 Best Halloween CostumesCheck out our photos to see if your favorite musician made the list. View >> Plus
- Inside A Perfect Circle’s Tour Rehearsal View >>
- Best of CMJ Street Fashion View >>
- Inside the Flaming Lips’ Halloween Bash! View >>
AUDIO/VIDEO
EXCLUSIVE: New Motion City Soundtrack Video!Watch the band’s self-produced, one-take clip for “A Lifeless Ordinary.” Read >> Plus
- New Kanye Song with Elton John, La Roux & 9 More! Read >>
- EXCLUSIVE: Preview New Depeche Mode DVD Read >>
- WATCH: Kid Cudi Debuts Rock Song with St. Vincent Read >>
- EXCLUSIVE: New Video from Atmosphere Read >>
- Ben Gibbard Plays New Song, Duets with Zooey Read >>
- EXCLUSIVE: Ben Folds & Nick Hornby Live in NYC Read >>
- HEAR IT: Eminem and Rihanna’s Haunting Sequel Read >>
- EXCLUSIVE: Sexy New Video from Of Montreal Read >>
- Sneak Peek: My Chem’s Epic New Video Read >>
IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT
Phish Trick and Treat With Little Feat & Led ZeppelinThe band’s Halloween weekend combined Atlantic City, a horn section, and a “Whole Lotta Love.” Read >> Plus
- 10 Best Moments of Voodoo Music Experience Read >>
- 10 Best Moments from the MoogFest Celebration Read >>
- A Perfect Circle Play First Show in 6 Years Read >>
REVIEWS
Matt & Kim, Sidewalks (Fader)Hugs Not Drugs: Peppy pair storm the dance floor with wholesome beats.
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- Elvis Costello, National Ransom (Hear Music) Read >>
- The 1900s, Return of the Century (Parasol)Read >>
- Brian Eno, Small Craft on a Milk Sea (Warp) Read >>
- Violens, Amoral (Asylum/Warner Bros.) Read >>
- Good Charlotte, Cardiology (Capitol) Read >>
