September 2001: Jay-Z Drafts 'The Blueprint' for Success
A look back at Jay-Z's 'The Blueprint,' which topped the Billboard chart on September 29, 2001.
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The Foundations of Decay: My Chemical Romance in Six Songs
Our tribute to the enduring alt-rock heroes.
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Gorillaz Announce North American Tour for 2022
They'll return to the U.S. and Canada in September and October.
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Linkin Park Celebrate 15 Years of 'Minutes to Midnight'
A digital deluxe edition is out now.
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Third Eye Blind Announce Two Vinyl Reissues
Including their greatest hits set 'A Collection.'
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September 2000: "Almost Famous" Rocks U.S. Movie Theaters
The American rock movie classic was originally considered something of a flop.
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Summer 2000: Deftones Release "White Pony"
Celebrating 20 years of the Deftone's game-changing third album.
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F**kin' Perfect: Pink's Greatest Hits
Raise your glass for the pop princess with punk.
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Songs of Socially Distanced Summer: The 2000s Playlist
We've gathered some tips and tricks during these last few months in quarantine that could help us battle the remaining battle against COVID-19 in the form of song. Our isolation playlist includes quarantunes like Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own" - have
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Nelly Joins "Dancing with the Stars"
The St Louis rap icon is up for the "different energy" of prime-time TV.
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August 2004: Green Day Releases "Wake Me Up When September Ends"
15 years ago, Billie Joe Armstrong penned the words to Green Day's most iconic track.
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August 2004: Green Day Release "American Idiot"
"It's about the confusion of where we're at right now," Armstrong told SPIN in 2004. Or is that 2020?
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Aaliyah's Music Is One Step Closer to Streaming
The estate of the late R&B singer is in talks with labels to bring her catalog to streaming.
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2000s Throwbacks
There's something about 2000s bops that hit us harder, stronger, better, faster. We're not sure just yet - give our throwback playlist another listen and let us know?