April 10, 2009

• Kurt Cobain Remembered

• The Ultimate Trip: "Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test" Heads to the Big Screen

  Film version of Tom Wolfe's book on Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters comes closer to reality

April 9, 2009

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  Unraveling the Mysteries of "Lost"

  Producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof reveal the show's biggest secret

April 8, 2009

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  Mastodon Unleash the Beast Within

  The violent, acid-fueled journey of America's new kings of metal

April 7, 2009

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  The Last Outlaw Poet

  Kris Kristofferson's all-American journey has taken him from the Army Rangers to Nashville to Hollywood - with a few stops in the gutter along the way

April 5, 2009

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  Metallica, Run-DMC, Jeff Beck Join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Wild Induction Ceremony

  Eminem, Jimmy Page, Flea help honor the 2009 class in Cleveland

April 3, 2009

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  The Essential Kris Kristofferson

  Twenty key tracks: an introduction to one of America's finest songwriters

April 2, 2009

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  Lil Wayne: 10 Essential Tracks

  Before Weezy goes rock on "Rebirth," a look at his best under-the-radar rhymes

March 25, 2009

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  "Bust a Move" 20 Years Later: Young MC Reflects on the Hit That Changed Hip-Hop

  Rapper on crossover backlash and finding out a Bush crony had karaoked his tune

March 23, 2009

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  Inside U2's Plans to Rock Stadiums Around the Globe

  Band plans its most ambitious tour ever behind new 'No Line'

March 20, 2009

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  Spring Music Preview: Inside 45 of the Year's Biggest Albums

  Eminem, Bob Dylan, 50 Cent, Dave Matthews Band and more.

• Neil Young Finds Inspiration in the Garage for "Fork in the Road"

  Auto-themed album written while on tour.

• Tinted Windows Promises Pure Power Pop on Debut Album

  Supergroup includes members of Hanson, Smashing Pumpkins, Cheap Trick and Fountains of Wayne.

• Ben Harper Bringing "Unapologetic Rock" on New Album

  Record is his first with new band, Relentless7.

• Eminem Readies Move From Recluse to “Relapse”

  Partners with Dr. Dre for long-awaited comeback.

• Green Day Swings for the Fences on "21st Century Breakdown"

  Band aims to top "American Idiot."

• Lil Wayne Reaches for Rock Star Status on "Rebirth"

  Mixtape king trades beats for band for next album.

• Dave Matthews Band Salute LeRoi Moore on New Album

  "He's a real presence,” Matthews says of late bandmate.

• Black Eyed Peas Gunning for Club Domination on "The E.N.D."

  Group dabbles in electro grooves on new album.

• Jonas Brothers Promise Pop, Poetry and Horns on New Album

  Influences range from Neil Diamond to the Zutons.

• Jack White Gets Dark and Dangerous With The Dead Weather

  Project includes members of the Kills, Raconteurs and Queens of the Stone Age.

• Regina Spektor Finds Strength in Numbers for "Far"

  Quirky popster recruits four producers for new album.

• Wilco Gets Experimental on New Album

  Band brings New Zealand inspiration home for ambitious set.

• The Avett Brothers Lure Rick Rubin With Earthy Mix

  North Carolina band readies major label debut.

• Spring Music Preview: April

  Bob Dylan, Depeche Mode and a Black Sabbath spin-off among notable releases.

• Spring Music Preview: May

  From Conor Oberst to Cam'ron, an eclectic slate.

• Spring Music Preview: June

  Sonic Youth stretch, Elvis Costello shines and Brody Dalle steps out.

• Spring Music Preview: July/August

  50 Cent, Flaming Lips, Willie Nelson prep summer sounds.

• Spring Music Preview Index

March 19, 2009

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  Neko Case's Animal Instincts

  The wild life of the punk dropout who became indie's greatest singer

March 18, 2009

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  The RS 100: Agents of Change

• The Hottest RS TV Covers of All Time

March 13, 2009

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  U2 in Their Own Words

  Bono and Co. on the band's lifespan, their aborted Rick Rubin sessions and the legacy of "Pop"

March 9, 2009

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  The Anxiety-Ridden Joyride of Jason Segel

  The strangest star in the Apatow universe is a chain-smoking, hard-drinking, womanizing Everydude who turns each of his humiliating missteps into comedy gold.

March 6, 2009

• U2's Best By the Bands That Love Them

  Wayne Coyne, Taylor Swift, Pete Wentz and more artists weigh in on U2's greatest albums and songs

March 4, 2009

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  Dylan Records Surprise 'Modern Times' Follow-up

  Dark new disc with a bluesy border-town feel arrives in April