Oasis: Magnificent Bastards

SPIN's David Marchese on arrogant lads, gorgeous melodies, and a sing-along nation 20,000 strong.
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher / Photo by Jackie Roman

Before Wednesday night's show at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Liam Gallagher's contemptibility had just about slipped my mind. After all, it had been seven years since I last saw Oasis live.

Michelle Williams: Coolest Indie Actress Around?

After the death of Heath Ledger, the former "Dawson's Creek" star is dodging the limelight to build a notable career, says SPIN's Phoebe Reilly.
Michelle Williams as Jen Lindley on Dawson's Creek (left) and Wendy from <i>Wendy and Lucy</i>

Few people have escaped the stigma of teen stardom -- or of stardom, period -- as entirely as Michelle Williams. Her roles this year in Synecdoche, New York and Wendy and Lucy are enough to make you forget her tabloid existence and even go, Jen who?

Pearl Jam: Gods or a Cult?

As the flannel-clad rockers rerelease their classic 1991 debut album, SPIN's David Marchese considers the Vedhead legacy.
Pearl Jam

Dig out your flannel, Pearl Jam fans!

Word came this week that the band is readying a deluxe re-release package of their first album, 1991's Ten, which is set to include remixes, demos, vinyl LPs, live material, extended liner notes, and a pair of vintage Eddie Vedder jean shorts.

Welcome to Stardom, Kristen Stewart

Twilight's star as Joan Jett? Not to worry. SPIN's Phoebe Reilly says K-Stew deserves to be Hollywood's Next Big Thing.
Kristin Stewart in <i>In the Land of Women</i>, <i>Into the Wild</i>, and <i>Twilight</i>

A few months ago, nobody knew who Kristen Stewart was. Now, thanks largely to Twilight's huge opening weekend, she’s just a blog post away from her very own celebrity nickname.

When Did Kanye's Music Stop Being Fun?

SPIN's Charles Aaron on the hard work of enjoying the rapper's new album.
Kanye West

Remember when listening to a Kanye West album didn't feel like mowing the yard or cleaning out the gutters or changing a diaper? You know, work you don't get paid for?

10 Thoughts About the Grammys

SPIN's David Marchese on Duffy, Lil Wayne, M.I.A., -- and who's to blame for 3 Doors Down!
Duffy / Lil Wayne / M.I.A.

1. Interesting that the two acts with the most nominations are Lil Wayne, with eight, and Coldplay, with seven. Besides the obvious contrasts (white vs. black, rap vs. rock, English Vs.

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