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Spinner — Sir Paul McCartney's former publicist has revealed he turned down £150,000 ($231,000) to write a book about his 14 years with the former Mop Top. Geoff Baker was speaking as a special guest last weekend's Liverpool Beatles Convention. Attendin... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: News Gossip frontwoman Beth Ditto is yearning to be a mother. The post-punk singer behind such favorites as 'Heavy Cross' and 'Love Long Distance' claims that she and her girlfriend Kristin have started planning a family. Ditto -- ... read more »

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Spinner — Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, Holy Hell Despite recent reports that the Pogues' upcoming Christmas tour will be the famed band's last, guitarist Phil Chevron says that's not the case. Taking to the band's official forum, Chevron has dub... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: Picture BookEach week, in Picture Book, we present an iconic photo from rock 'n' roll's past or present, accompanied with insightful commentary. Whether it's a famous picture or an unearthed rarity, these striking images will serve to... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, New Music, Exclusive, Movies After playing 354 shows around the globe, Los Angeles' the Airborne Toxic Event decided to pull out all the stops when they ended their tour in support of their 2008 self-titled... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: News Ben Folds has admitted that he felt under pressure to compose music good enough for 'Lonely Avenue', his forthcoming project with writer Nick Hornby. The famed pianist first announced he was teaming up with the author of 'Abo... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: News Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme has revealed that he considered disbanding the group after firing bassist Nick Oliveri. Oliveri had been a founder member, but departed in 2004, having fallen out with Homme over the... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: News Previously unseen artwork by Bob Dylan is to be displayed at Denmark's National Gallery. The exhibition, curated by Kasper Monrad will feature 40 acrylic paintings specifically created for the Danish show which opens on Frida... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News Swan-diving into rock 'n' roll's primordial ooze, the Jim Jones Revue previewed their new album, 'Burning Your House Down,' with a combustible set that recalled the holler of Little Richard and the electric ... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: News The Rolling Stones merchandising empire has added another string to its bow with the release of the group's own version of 'Monopoly.' The Daily Mail reports that the Stones, themselves a 48-year old institution of sorts, have... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: News, New Music Can it really be two years since their last album? Kings of Leon seem not to have stopped to draw breath over the past couple of years, but have somehow recorded the follow-up to 2008's 'Only by the Night.' Now the ... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: Free MP3 Download of the Day Artist: Gold Panda Hails From: London Song: 'Snow and Taxis' Album: 'Lucky Shiner' Sounds Like: DJ Shadow, Four Tet In Their Words: "It was made over Christmas in the countryside. I'd make the track fo... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: Concerts and Tours, News, Video The Disco Biscuits are one of those best-seen-live bands that, when they're not touring, are thinking about touring. Right before the band launched their current 'Big Time, Baby' fall tour, the band a... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: News, R.I.P. Those wishing to pay their respects to the Call's Michael Been are invited to a memorial service that will be held in his honor on Friday night in Santa Monica, Calif. As Spinner reported at the time, Been passed away o... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: Video of the DayArtist: Goldfrapp Video: 'Alive' Highlight: "I had a fantastic time making the video. Everyone involved was amazing and we all had such a great time," Alison Goldfrapp tells Spinner. "Working with [director] Legs was a... read more »

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Spinner — Filed under: Listen Up!We're constantly getting turned on to new music here at Spinner HQ. Between our Free MP3 of the Day and weekly Free CD Listening Party, we hope you are too. To help further the cause, we're gonna bring you our personal must-... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: Video, Exclusive For PVT's video for the second single off their recent album 'Church With No Magic,' the band enlisted director Alex Smith to match the moody synth track perfectly. The clip finds the band members illuminated with b... read more »

Spinner — Filed under: The Chum BucketYoko Ono performs a very, very ecstatic voice solo at the MoMA. [BestWeekEver] Guns N' Roses need to work on punctuality. [Gawker] Lady Gaga as the world's most glamorous vagrant. [Idolator] Cee Lo Green partakes ... read more »