In the Studio: The Thermals

Frontman Hutch Harris on his band's new sound, Death Cab's Chris Walla, and his love of coffee and weed.
The Thermals (From Left: Westin Glass, Kathy Foster, Hutch Harris)

On four albums over eight years, Portland, OR's the Thermals have mastered the bratty, fun, and catchy three-chord punk song. But with the September 7 release of their next record, Personal Life, they're returning with a new formula.

Insane Clowns on Fan Murderers: "Grown Retards"

Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope defend their music from the bloody crimes committed by Juggalos.
Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope

Detroit "horrorcore" rap duo Insane Clown Posse drop gruesome rhymes about murder, homicide, and rape -- but when their fans, called Juggalos, commit crimes are ICP to blame?

Joan Jett Plays the Runaways' "Cherry Bomb"

Plus: The rocker talks about Kristen Stewart starring in the upcoming movie about the riotous all-girl band.
Joan Jett

Tuesday night on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Joan Jett dropped a "Cherry Bomb" on America.

Audition to Join the Smashing Pumpkins!

Billy Corgan is seeking a new bassist and keyboardist for his "reunited" alt-rock band. Click here for details!
The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan

Another day, another lineup change with the Smashing Pumpkins -- but this time YOU could end up joining the ranks of the alt-rock band!

LISTEN: Hot Brit Crooner Findlay Brown

Former bare-knuckle boxer channels Phil Spector and Roy Orbison on "Love Will Find You."
Findlay Brown

With an ear to retro soul, Amy Winehouse transformed herself into a chart-topping, Grammy-winning diva. Now another Brit, Yorkshire-born Findlay Brown, is pushing old sounds into new territory with his unique twist on early-1960s Brill Building pop.

Exclusive: Amy Lee on the New Evanescence Album

The Grammy-winning singer discusses band drama, taking a new musical direction, and spending 18 months painting tiny sea creatures.
Evanescence's Amy Lee

Evanescence singer Amy Lee is over the drama.

"There's a lot of bullshit related to that band name for me," Lee tells SPIN.com, "but I'm ready to move past it. I've realized that Evanescence is who I am."

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