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SPILL FESTIVAL FEATURE: NXNE 2026 – SPILL MAGAZINE PRESENTS 5 QUESTIONS
SPILL TRACK OF THE MONTH: ESSEX – “EIGHTIES”
SPILL CONTEST: WIN 2 TICKETS TO THE ADVANCE SCREENING OF THE NOFX DOCUMENTARY ’40 YEARS OF FUCKI...
SPILL NEW MUSIC: ALT-J’S JOE NEWMAN, AKA JJEROME87, RELEASES NEW TRACK “MR ALLIGATOR”...
SPILL NEW MUSIC: STARCLEANER REUNION RELEASE NEW SINGLE “WEATHER INSTRUMENT” AHEAD OF DATE...
SPILL NEW MUSIC: PETER MURPHY – “SWOON (MAGIC WANDS REMIX)” | REMIX OF SONG FROM 202...
SPILL NEW MUSIC: SUGAR MINOTT – “I’M STILL HERE” B/W “I’M STILL HE...
SPILL NEW MUSIC: KING LUDD RETURNS WITH FRENETICALLY CHARGED SINGLE “TIRED” | FEATURING ME...
SPILL MUSIC PREMIERE: BETS – “I’LL MAKE YOU MINE”
SPILL NEW MUSIC: GRETA VAN FLEET MAKE TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO WORLD STAGE WITH NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO
SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: VIOLET GROHL – BE SWEET TO ME
SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: PAUL McCARTNEY – THE BOYS OF DUNGEON LANE
ANI AFTER DEATH – “VR THEME” THE BROKEN RECORDS “VR Theme” is the fifth single from trip-hop/alternative artist Ani After Death. VR Theme” is built on cinematic trip-hop textures, deep bass lines, hypnotic [...]
ESSEX – “EIGHTIES” CLEOPATRA RECORDS Essex is back! The singularly-named singer who made his debut earlier this year alongside Runaways legend Cherie Currie on the viral hit “When You’re Young,” returns with his first ever solo [...]
ALT-J’S JOE NEWMAN, AKA JJEROME87, RELEASES NEW TRACK “MR ALLIGATOR” | DEBUT ALBUM THE CANYON OUT JUNE 26 VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP Offering a final preview of his solo debut album The Canyon, JJerome87 (alt-J frontman Joe Newman) [...]
STARCLEANER REUNION RELEASE NEW SINGLE “WEATHER INSTRUMENT” AHEAD OF DATES w/ TAGABOW, JAMC & MORE TAKE CARE RECORDS On Thursday, May 28, New York City’s favorite retro-futurist pop act Starcleaner Reunion is sharing [...]
HARLEY OLIVIA | KREESHA TURNER | DROP DEAD POPPIES | MOA | J3M | PLUS! | LINX | JACKIE ART | DRUNK CAT ARTIST NAME: HARLEY OLIVIA 1. What’s your favourite thing about a festival like NXNE? NXNE is amazing because it is an opportunity to [...]
NEON BLOOM | SENAIDA | TELL IT TO SWEENEY | WISHWELL | JESSICA SEVIER | TREIS & Friends | A WEEKEND AT RAMONA’S | HOLLY CLAUSIUS | ENEMIES, LOVERS ARTIST NAME: NEON BLOOM 1. What’s your favourite thing about a festival like NXNE? [...]
MOVEMENT MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026 @ HART PLAZA, DETROIT TAMMY LAKKIS MAY 24, 2026 Movement Festival returned to Detroit for its 20th year, continuing its role as one of electronic music’s defining gatherings in the birthplace of techno. The [...]
MOVEMENT MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026 @ HART PLAZA, DETROIT BEIGE MAY 24, 2026 Movement Festival returned to Detroit for its 20th year, continuing its role as one of electronic music’s defining gatherings in the birthplace of techno. Detroit-based DJ [...]
SPILL FEATURE: FROM OBSCURE CUTS TO NEW CLASSICS – A CONVERSATION WITH VINCE CLARKE, NEIL ARTHUR & BENGE OF DOUBLESPEAK
FROM OBSCURE CUTS TO NEW CLASSICS A CONVERSATION WITH VINCE CLARKE, NEIL ARTHUR & BENGE OF DOUBLESPEAK Whenever three superstars get together to form a band or complete a project, it is big news. In this case, anyone who has followed [...]
SPILL FEATURE: FAITH, FRACTURE AND THE SPACE BETWEEN – A CONVERSATION WITH DAVE KRYSL OF HASTE THE DAY
FAITH, FRACTURE AND THE SPACE BETWEEN A CONVERSATION WITH DAVE KRYSL OF HASTE THE DAY When some bands return, fans expect something victorious – the kind of mythic energy that cements a band as a musical legend. But Haste the Day’s new album, [...]
SPILL FEATURE: IT’S OUR BOLDEST RECORD – A CONVERSATION WITH GARY JARMAN OF THE CRIBS
IT’S OUR BOLDEST RECORD A CONVERSATION WITH GARY JARMAN OF THE CRIBS The Cribs have returned with the album Selling A Vibe, their first new album in over five years. Hailing from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, the trio, which consists of twin [...]
SPILL FEATURE: APOCALYPSE – A CONVERSATION WITH CROWN LANDS’ KEVIN COMEAU & CODY BOWLES
APOCALYPSE A CONVERSATION WITH CROWN LANDS’ KEVIN COMEAU & CODY BOWLES Crown Lands remain prolific. The progressive rock duo, consisting of drummer and lead vocalist Cody Bowles, and guitarist, bassist, and keyboardist Kevin Comeau, are on [...]
SPILL BOOK REVIEW: PAT GILBERT – PASSION IS A FASHION: THE REAL STORY OF THE CLASH
PAT GILBERT – PASSION IS A FASHION: THE REAL STORY OF THE CLASH AURUM/QUARTO GROUP BOOK REVIEW BY AARON BADGLEY Pat Gilbert’s Passion Is A Fashion: The Real Story of The Clash has stood out from other bios on The Clash since it was first [...]
SPILL BOOK REVIEW: TOM DOYLE – RINGO STARR: A FAB LIFE
TOM DOYLE – RINGO STARR: A FAB LIFE ECW PRESS BOOK REVIEW BY AARON BADGLEY Tom Doyle is a very respected music journalist who has also written several books about many artists. His library includes books about Paul McCartney, Elton John, [...]
SPILL FEATURE: TEENAGE LESSONS SET ME RIGHT – A CONVERSATION WITH STEPHEN PATMAN OF CHAPTERHOUSE
TEENAGE LESSONS SET ME RIGHT A CONVERSATION WITH STEPHEN PATMAN OF CHAPTERHOUSE Chapterhouse formed in Reading, Berkshire in 1987 when three friends came together with a common love of music. Andrew Sherriff (vocals, guitar), Stephen Patman [...]
SPILL FEATURE: WE’RE PROBABLY MORE POPULAR THAN WE’VE EVER BEEN RIGHT NOW – A CONVERSATION WITH MORGAN ROSE OF SEVENDUST
WE’RE PROBABLY MORE POPULAR THAN WE’VE EVER BEEN RIGHT NOW A CONVERSATION WITH MORGAN ROSE OF SEVENDUST Sevendust is a band of resilience. Formed in 1994, this band has remained a diamond in the rough of the hard rock and nu metal [...]
SPILL FEATURE: SONGS ARE JUST CONSTANTLY EVOLVING – A CONVERSATION WITH SPENCER KRUG
SONGS ARE JUST CONSTANTLY EVOLVING A CONVERSATION WITH SPENCER KRUG Highly prolific indie rock artist Spencer Krug, best known as a member of Wolf Parade, whose song “I’ll Believe In Anything” has seen a resurgence in popularity since appearing [...]
SPILL FEATURE: THE MORNING SUN STILL SHINES – A CONVERSATION WITH DON DANNEMANN OF THE CYRKLE
THE MORNING SUN STILL SHINES A CONVERSATION WITH DON DANNEMANN OF THE CYRKLE “I’m Don Dannemann, original founding member of The Cyrkle, and I just want to thank you, the fact that you guys come out to see us. I, at 82 years old, get to [...]
SPILL FEATURE: IT’S A LIVELIER RECORD THAN OUR LAST ONE – A CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN D’ADDARIO OF THE LEMON TWIGS
IT’S A LIVELIER RECORD THAN OUR LAST ONE A CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN D’ADDARIO OF THE LEMON TWIGS Consisting of brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario, The Lemon Twigs capture the musical styles of the ‘60s and ‘70s, like power pop, glam rock, and [...]
SPILL FEATURE: WE ARE ALL CONNECTED – A CONVERSATION WITH MAX KERMAN OF ARKELLS
WE ARE ALL CONNECTED A CONVERSATION WITH MAX KERMAN OF ARKELLS With exuberantly anthemic songs throughout their career like “11:11,” “Knocking at the Door,” “Leather Jacket,” “Past Life,” “Whistleblower,” “Years In The Making,” and countless [...]
SPILL FEATURE: REFLECTING ON WHO WE ARE AS A BAND – A CONVERSATION WITH EMILY HAINES OF METRIC
REFLECTING ON WHO WE ARE AS A BAND A CONVERSATION WITH EMILY HAINES OF METRIC Esteemed Canadian indie rockers Metric is back with excellent new music! After taking a more exploratory approach with their previous two albums, Formentera and [...]
SPILL FEATURE: WHERE IS THIS JOURNEY GOING? – A CONVERSATION WITH RAGE OF VENOM
WHERE IS THIS JOURNEY GOING? A CONVERSATION WITH RAGE OF VENOM Venom is a band that has stood the test of time. With the band’s name having been active since 1979, and with releases going back to 1980, this band has earned their place as one of [...]
SPILL FEATURE: RENAISSANCE WOMAN – A CONVERSATION WITH DAYNA MANNING
RENAISSANCE WOMAN A CONVERSATION WITH DAYNA MANNING “When I started writing songs, kind of in my early 30s, I shifted to writing not about me, and more about the world around me. And then what happened was, is these songs took me on adventures.” [...]
