"I’m like a chef. I’m gonna keep feeding people. Signature dishes. Gourmet.” Swae Lee, who says he has 50,000 songs parked, can do no wrong right now. Read our new cover story now, & get your new issue at newsstands or subscribe! spinmagazine.com/featured/sw…

Flaming Lips' The Teardrop Throbs will be released on the heels of a 20th anniversary reissue of the Lips’ At War With the Mystics, which is out Nov. 13 from Rhino/Warner. spinmagazine.com/2026/10/fla…

What's your favorite song that he created?

Who remembers this compilation? The first version in the U.S., featuring everyone from Radiohead to Backstreet Boys to Hanson to Lenny Kravitz and in between, was released 28 years ago today.

After years of turbulence, rock lifers get personal on 'Perfecth,' while letting the imperfections stand. spinmagazine.com/2026/10/que…

Will Ferrell DJs a frat mixer at the University of Wisconsin and it's kind of a big deal (📹 via tk/kacieberglin1, gg630797, salo_delarosa)

You know this one was good 🖤

Jay-Z's big year just got bigger. As the founder of Roc Nation, who's chosen every Super Bowl halftime performer since 2020, Jay-Z's decided now is the time for him to be the headliner, which he will be on February 14 in Inglewood, CA. spinmagazine.com/.../jay-z-s…

What's the best use of a harmonica in a rock song?

“Ever since we chose the name ‘Dragonflies,’ we’ve just been inundated with dragonflies everywhere we go.” The self-titled debut from Nigel Godrich and Dhani Harrison is out now.

"28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, 12 seconds. That is when the world will end." 🐰 Don't make us doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion, and tell us which song you loved most from the cult classic movie. ⬇️

Turnstile staged a benefit concert on the National Mall for 60,000 people and raised over $250K. This show was in conjunction with Human Concern International (HCI) to provide money for humanitarian efforts in Sudan, Palestine, and Lebanon. 📹 via tk/electralouise, omr.l

Orange Blossom Revue Brings Soul, Rock & Americana to the Heart of Central Florida. spinmagazine.com/2026/10/ora…

What is the most essential indie rock album of the 2000s?

Diabolical playlist 😅

Pokey LaFarge on his new album ‘Rent Money,’ the artist’s ongoing exploration of 20th-century musical traditions comes with lessons from 20th-century life. spinmagazine.com/.../pokey-l…

“I always wanted a short, sweet, cute artist name” — mission accomplished 🎯 Find out how crowdsourcing helped Natalie Lu come to Wisp, and catch her on the road throughout the rest of October on the west coast, then in the U.K. next month.

This is happening... Courtney Love posted a video on Instagram recently, answering the question of where her new album is; turns out, it's done.

Which album's tracklist sequencing is absolutely perfect? 🔢

QOTSA + Pixies = 🔥 After opening for Foo Fighters in stadiums throughout the summer, Queens of the Stone Age will be back at the top of the bill on a 2027 world tour in support of its imminent new album, Perfecth. spinmagazine.com/2026/10/que…