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Slayyyter kneeling onstage and singing into a microphone under blue and pink lighting
IN THE CYCLE
What Is Slayyyter’s Wor$t Man in America Album?
DJ SpinCycle Oct 11, 2026 0

Slayyyter’s wor$t man in america is a nine-song companion to her March 2026 album, WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA. Scheduled for…

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The Decemberists performing onstage at the 80/35 music festival in 2016
IN THE CYCLE
Why Did The Decemberists Write “The Better Part of Bravery” for Wildwood?
DJ SpinCycle Oct 11, 2026 0

The Decemberists wrote “The Better Part of Bravery” because Colin Meloy was invited to create the closing song for Wildwood,…

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Alanis Morissette singing and playing guitar during a live concert in Barcelona.
IN THE CYCLE
Is This Really Alanis Morissette’s First Christmas Album?
DJ SpinCycle Oct 11, 2026 0

Yes—with one important qualification. Good Weather for Immaculate Conception is Alanis Morissette’s first full-length Christmas album, but it is not…

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Turnstile performing live at the Rock en Seine festival in 2023
IN THE CYCLE
Why Is Turnstile Playing a Free Benefit Show in Washington?
DJ SpinCycle Oct 11, 2026 0

Turnstile is playing a free concert at the Washington Monument because the organizers have separated admission from fundraising. According to…

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Charli XCX posing at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival
IN THE CYCLE
How Have Charli XCX and Tinashe Collaborated Before?
DJ SpinCycle Oct 11, 2026 0

Before their 2026 Austin City Limits appearance, Charli XCX and Tinashe had shared credits on two released recordings: first as…

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Geordie Greep performing onstage at Thunderbird Music Hall in Pittsburgh in 2025
IN THE CYCLE
Why Did Geordie Greep Cancel His Tour Dates?
DJ SpinCycle Oct 11, 2026 0

Geordie Greep’s U.S. tour dates were canceled amid the fallout from an unsigned flyer accusing him of rape outside his…

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Ian Hill performing with Judas Priest at Hellfest 2022
IN THE CYCLE
Why Is Ian Hill Retiring From Judas Priest?
DJ SpinCycle Oct 10, 2026 0

Ian Hill is retiring from Judas Priest because arthritis—advanced in his left shoulder and right hand—and a torn tendon in…

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Power Trip performing live onstage in 2025.
IN THE CYCLE
How Did Power Trip Continue After Riley Gale’s Death?
DJ SpinCycle Oct 10, 2026 0

Power Trip continued after Riley Gale’s death through a slow, complicated transition rather than an immediate replacement. The surviving members…

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U2 performing onstage during a 2018 concert in Paris
IN THE CYCLE
Why Did U2 Write a Song About Rosalía?
DJ SpinCycle Oct 9, 2026 0

U2 wrote “The Mirror Maker (Rosalía)” because Bono saw a powerful connection between Rosalía’s 2025 album Lux and ideas U2…

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Mike Kinsella of American Football performing onstage at First Avenue in Minnesota
IN THE CYCLE
Why Did American Football Cover the Cure’s “Boys Don’t Cry”?
DJ SpinCycle Oct 8, 2026 0

American Football covered the Cure’s “Boys Don’t Cry” because its struggle between emotional pain and masculine restraint helped shape Mike…

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