David Byrne, Sharon Jones, Feist Rock for Charity
Bon Iver, the National, Dirty Projectors and more play Radio City's Dark Was the Night show. Click here for photos and a review!
By Abigail Everdell 05.04.09 10:09 AM
David Byrne, the National, Feist, Bon Iver, and Sharon Jones, among others, performed at New York's Radio City Music Hall Sunday night for Dark Was the Night Live, a celebration of AIDS/HIV awareness organization Red Hot's compilation of the same name.
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5 Bands Kurt Cobain Would Love
The Nirvana frontman would be 42 today. SPIN's David Marchese picks five groups he'd champion, if he were still around.
By David Marchese 02.20.09 12:21 PM
February 20 marks what would have been Kurt Cobain's 42nd birthday. He died almost fifteen years ago, on April 5, 1994.
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Nine Bands to Watch in '09!
What do these nine stellar acts have in common? Not much on the surface, but this year expect them all to make a lot of noise.
By Spin Staff 01.14.09 3:22 PM
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The Lamentalist: Bon Iver
BIG IN '09: Don't let the folksy, haunting breakup songs fool you -- Justin Vernon has plenty to smile about. Download a new MP3!
By Steve Kandell 01.08.09 2:36 PM
There's something inherently jarring about seeing Justin Vernon in Times Square. Given the mythology surrounding last year's chilling, sparse insta-classic For Emma, Forever Ago (he holed up in a northwestern Wisconsin cabin to exorcise personal demons!
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First Listen: Bon Iver
Free music: Hear the singer-songwriter's forthcoming release for a limited time only!
By Melissa Goldstein 01.08.09 8:20 AM
Bon Iver mastermind Justin Vernon has made his upcoming EP, Blood Bank, available to stream for "a few days only" via the band's MySpace page.
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My Morning Jacket, Spoon, Arcade Fire Fight AIDS with New Songs
Bon Iver, Iron & Wine, Feist, and many more contribute exclusive tunes to the 32-track collection. Click here for details!
By william gooman 12.01.08 9:38 AM
A jaw-dropping collection of indie rock's finest have contributed exclusive new songs to Dark Was the Night, a 32-track album out February 17 via 4AD, which will benefit the Red Hot Organization, a charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS.
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