Andy Cush, SPIN

Andy Cush

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New York, NY, United States

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Past:
  • SPIN
  • Gawker
  • Gizmodo

Past articles by Andy:

Pearl Jam Announce New Album 'Gigaton' and Tour Dates

The legendary band's new album 'Gigaton' will be arriving in March. → Read More

Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67

Legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart died after receiving a brain cancer diagnosis. → Read More

A New Red Hot Chili Peppers Album With John Frusciante Is Coming

"Yes, John is back in the band, and everyone knows that...we’ll mostly be concentrating on new songs and writing a new record," said drummer Chad Smith. → Read More

Surviving Nirvana Members to Reunite for Live Performance

Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear will perform under the banner of "Dave Grohl & Friends." → Read More

Madlib and Freddie Gibbs Announce 'Bandana' Instrumental Album

A Freddie Gibbs-less instrumental version of the excellent 'Bandana' will arrive later this month. → Read More

Please Watch Bill Callahan Covering Silver Jews While a Child Clings to His Leg

The combination of factors at play makes this a particularly life-affirming 15 seconds of video. → Read More

Smash Mouth Wants You to Respect Mumble Rap

Don't find yourself on "the wrong side of history," the '90s goofball rock icons urge parents and hip-hop heads. See the band's tweet. → Read More

Eminem Really Did Get a Visit From the Secret Service Over His Donald Trump Lyrics

A reporter's FOIA request reveals that the Secret Service interviewed Eminem to determine whether he really posed a threat to President Trump and his family. → Read More

13 Essential Sonic Youth Songs That Put Kim Gordon Center Stage

As a bassist, singer, and guitarist in Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon was responsible for some of the band's most uncompromising songs. Here are 13 of the best. → Read More

Nirvana's 'MTV Unplugged' Gets Vinyl Reissue With Rehearsal Tracks

The band's classic acoustic performance will be released as a double-LP with five rehearsal recordings that were previously available only on DVD. → Read More

5 Great Beatles Videos to Watch After "Here Comes the Sun"

After a new video for the Beatles classic "Here Comes the Sun" was released September 26, here are five other great clips of the Fab Four to watch online. → Read More

Wilco's Jeff Tweedy on New Album: "I Can’t Allow Myself to Feel Too Comfortable"

Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and Nels Cline sit for a discussion about their new album 'Ode to Joy' and the (sometimes uncomfortable) weight of the band's legacy. → Read More

R.I.P. Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead Lyricist Who Found Ethereal Beauty in Everyday Truth

Robert Hunter, a musician and poet who is best known for writing the lyrics to many of the Grateful Dead's songs, died at 78 years old on Monday, September 23. → Read More

Daniel Johnston Dead at 58

Daniel Johnston died following a heart attack on Tuesday night. → Read More

Jacques Greene Announces New Album 'Dawn Chorus,' Releases "Do It Without You"

The latest album from the Canadian producer/DJ features significant use of live instruments, leaning less heavily on the R&B samples that colored his past work. → Read More

Black Midi Hid a Previously Unreleased Song From 'Schlagenheim' on YouTube

The U.K. post punk band hid the new track in a YouTube upload of their debut album Schlagenheim. → Read More

A$AP Rocky's Swedish Lawyer Shot in Stockholm

Henrik Olsson Lilja was shot near his apartment this morning. It's unclear whether the incident was related to the A$AP Rocky case. → Read More

Watch Pixies Play "Catfish Kate" on 'Colbert'

The legendary indie rock band turned in a pleasant performance of their new Beneath the Eyrie single on 'The Late Show' last night. → Read More

Neil Young Details New Crazy Horse Album, Releases "Milky Way"

The sprawling guitar jam is Neil Young's first studio release with Crazy Horse since 2012. Get the details. → Read More

Pinegrove Return With "Moment," Sign to Rough Trade

After a complicated couple of years and one self-released album, the New Jersey-rooted band has signed with venerated indie Rough Trade and released a new song. → Read More