New Albums from Cat Power, Common, Justice, and More

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Cat Power

Here's a rundown of the essential albums available online and in record stores this week:

Wilco, Feist, Obama, and Others Donate Memorabilia

Musicians (plus actors and politicians!) help raise funds for underprivileged children. Click here for auction details!

The 20th anniversary edition of the annual Rock for Kids Rock & Roll Charity Auction (set to take place December 5 at Chicago's Park West) has amassed an unbelievable list of participants who have pledged to donate goods to raise funds for the city's homeless and underprivileged youth.

Exclusive: Vampire Weekend in PSA for Amnesty International's Small Places Tour

Watch video of Vampire Weekend speaking out on human rights, part of an ongoing PSA series that has already featured SPIN.com premieres from R.E.M, Cat Power, and Justice.
Ezra Koenig and Chris Tomson from Vampire Weekend

As you've probably read on our site over the last week, human rights organization Amnesty International has gathered together a slew of excellent bands -- such as R.E.M., the National, Cat Power, and Justice -- for the Small Places Tour, which marks the 60th anniversary of the Univers

Exclusive: Cat Power PSA for Amnesty International's Small Places Tour

Following up on yesterday's unveiling of a Michael Stipe-hosted announcement for the charity and tour, watch video of Chan Marshall speaking out on human rights. And come back to SPIN.com in the coming days for similar clips from Justice and Vampire Weekend.
Cat Power's Gregg Foreman and Chan Marshall

As we reported yesterday, human rights organization Amnesty International has gathered together a slew of excellent bands -- such as R.E.M., the National, Vampire Weekend, and Justice -- to film public service announcements in support of their Small Places Tour, which marks the 60th a

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