7 Most Popular Editors' Blogs of 2008

Our readers speak: The most-read SPIN editors' blog entries about Katy Perry, the Boss, "Twilight," and more.
Katy Perry and Bruce Springsteen

When they're not busy churning out the pages of the magazine, SPIN's editors take a few minutes to offer an online-only angle for SPIN.com on hot topics of the moment. Check out each editor's most popular blog entry below, and delve into MGMT remixes, the Twilight saga, lame pop stars, tender man love, and more!

Exclusive: Against Me!'s Tom Gabel Plays Acoustic

The fiery frontman doubles up on "Harsh Realms" and "Anna Is a Stool Pigeon" in this SPIN.com live video performance.
Against Me!'s Tom Gabel

Tom Gabel's no stranger to video performances, what with his new series in support of his recently released solo album Heart Burns.

Against Me!'s Tom Gabel Unearths Classics in NYC

Performing with original Against Me! drummer Kevin Mahon, the roaring frontman digs deep into his catalog. Photos and setlist here!
Tom Gabel and Kevin Mahon / Photo by Marisa Abaza

There's something to be said for never forgetting where you came from. Since founding Against Me! a dozen years ago, frontman Tom Gabel has gone from recording acoustic rants on crackling cassette players as a 16-year-old cynical anarcho-punk to crafting the slick, radio-ready sounds of SPIN's 2007 album of the year. But last night at New York's Knitting Factory, it was all about those analog roots, as Gabel churned out a litany of old and obscure songs.

SPIN.com's Best of the Week, October 13-19

Read about Oasis, Feist, MGMT, Against Me! and more in our NEW EDITORS' BLOG. Plus: Check out the week's top stories and reviews!
Feist, Against Me!, MGMT and Oasis

This week we launched an all-new daily feature on SPIN.com -- an opinionated (and humorous) editors' blog. And SPIN editors certainly had a lot on their minds: Against Me!'s live performance, Feist's influence on childrens' musical tastes, Oasis' staying power, MGMT's seriousness (of lack thereof), and more -- but thankfully, Joe the Plumber isn't included.

7 Thoughts About Against Me! Live

SPIN named New Wave 2007's best album -- but the band's recent NYC gig proved they're only getting better, says editor Doug Brod.
Against Me!'s Tom Gabel & Fans At Webster Hall / Photo by Bill Shouldis

1. Still touring in support of New Wave, the best album of 2007, the Gainesville-based punks showed no signs of tiring, playing as if this were the first gig in their hometown after a six-year absence.

Against Me! Frontman Tom Gabel's Web Video Series

Click here to watch the politically minded rocker's video project in support of his solo EP, Heart Burns, out Oct. 28.
Tom Gabel from Against Me! / Photo by Ryan Russell

With one of the most important presidential elections in recent history just around the corner, many musicians are supporting their candidate of choice and commenting about the state of our nation. One of the loudest: Against Me! frontman-gone-solo Tom Gabel, who's gearing up to release his new EP, Heart Burns, October 28 -- that's right, just one week before the election!

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