Is SPIN really circling the drain?

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I'll prob buy the issue just to support cuz I think what they're going is great BUT I wish they'd write about shit I actually care about I mean... Sleigh Bells? Eugh...... kind of seems like the same old shit in terms of who they're actually covering, now they're just writing more words about it but like, who wants more words about Sleigh Bells?

Peace (peaceful) (The Brainwasher), Monday, 27 February 2012 22:13 (fourteen years ago)

http://www.nypost.com/rw/nypost/2011/10/16/business/web_photos/sad_santa--300x300.jpg

little clouds of citrus spritz as i peel (forksclovetofu), Monday, 27 February 2012 22:15 (fourteen years ago)

i'm just saying.

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljiuypvK3i1qixleeo1_500.gif

Peace (peaceful) (The Brainwasher), Monday, 27 February 2012 22:18 (fourteen years ago)

BW you should pitch to whiney 4 real

D-40, Tuesday, 28 February 2012 05:33 (fourteen years ago)

flipped through this shit in an airport magazine rack today, it looks good

flopson, Tuesday, 28 February 2012 06:27 (fourteen years ago)

good enough to flip through

what's a goon to garbus (Whiney G. Weingarten), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 06:31 (fourteen years ago)

one for the sticker

little clouds of citrus spritz as i peel (forksclovetofu), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 14:29 (fourteen years ago)

I have been anticipating this for a while and may even bike several blocks out of my way to go pick up a copy!

I have one thing to say: "Roxanne Shanté" (Stevie D(eux)), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 14:37 (fourteen years ago)

whiney: OK, filter isn't so great aside from it's ~aesthetic~ but Under the Radar warranted a subscription for me just based on how many *words* each issue has. spin devotes, or devoted (haven't checked the new issues yet), 75% of it's space to bands posing and posturing and generally trying to broadcast their -vibe-.

the big takeover is also another good bi-monthly but i really hate the dude's writing and his affinity for putting an exclamation point behind sentences that never, ever deserved them

NO NUTRITIONAL CONTENT (kelpolaris), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 18:02 (fourteen years ago)

Guys where do I buy spin?

I have one thing to say: "Roxanne Shanté" (Stevie D(eux)), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 18:28 (fourteen years ago)

airports, barnes & noble

da croupier, Tuesday, 28 February 2012 18:29 (fourteen years ago)

you cant "buy" spin

max, Tuesday, 28 February 2012 18:31 (fourteen years ago)

spin is a FEELING

max, Tuesday, 28 February 2012 18:31 (fourteen years ago)

spin is a CULTURE

max, Tuesday, 28 February 2012 18:31 (fourteen years ago)

spin is a HAMHOCK IN YOUR CORNFLAKES

Averroes's Search Engine (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 18:36 (fourteen years ago)

brb, gonna push our editors to work harder to make what little writing we have as good as under the radar

what's a goon to garbus (Whiney G. Weingarten), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 18:44 (fourteen years ago)

alright, i just subscribed
http://www.amazon.com/SPIN/dp/B00005N7SU
don't fuck this up man

little clouds of citrus spritz as i peel (forksclovetofu), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 19:35 (fourteen years ago)

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars all right by me !!!, March 24, 2008
By
Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
(TOP 100 REVIEWER) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE)
This review is from: SPIN (Magazine)
I like Spin magazine. Sure, it has a lot of ads and they primarily cover newer trends in music. There's not a lot for people who like classic pop vocals here! However, I always like to keep my head tuned in for new artists and the evolution of music; and so for me Spin magazine serves the purpose well. Moreover, the quality of the paper, images and text is great; and the binding is well manufactured, too.

Spin has articles on great new music and hot developments in the music industry. For example, the current issue focuses on R.E.M. and their "resurrection." I love it! They also have smaller articles with pictures of other newcomers to the music scene.

In addition, look for interesting articles like "who earns what" and "the honor roll" of new gadgets like t-shirts and wireless earphones that are rather informative about what's "hip and happening" today. It could be construed as tabloid gossip; but to me it's a great reprieve from heavy duty thinking!

Overall, Spin magazine is a fine choice for those of us who want the latest news and trends from the music industry. The writing isn't exactly Shakespearian; but you didn't buy this to read Shakespeare! The articles are actually rather well written and the humor is OK by me. I recommend this magazine for fans of modern music and people who enjoy updates about their favorite artists and bands.

little clouds of citrus spritz as i peel (forksclovetofu), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 19:35 (fourteen years ago)

actually I do buy Spin to read Shakespeare.

get on that Whiney

Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 19:36 (fourteen years ago)

Robbie?

Averroes's Search Engine (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 19:39 (fourteen years ago)

you guys should really push the #spin hashtag

D-40, Tuesday, 28 February 2012 19:45 (fourteen years ago)

maybe whiney should get it tatted

D-40, Tuesday, 28 February 2012 19:45 (fourteen years ago)

that review was way too long

Your Favorite Album in the Cutout Bin, Tuesday, 28 February 2012 23:36 (fourteen years ago)

did this thread title invent hashtags?

A Little Princess btw (s1ocki), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 23:47 (fourteen years ago)

I don't think that was the original title

Number None, Tuesday, 28 February 2012 23:48 (fourteen years ago)

well then what happened

A Little Princess btw (s1ocki), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 23:50 (fourteen years ago)

@spinreviews

Number None, Tuesday, 28 February 2012 23:52 (fourteen years ago)

Revisionist history is the best history

little clouds of citrus spritz as i peel (forksclovetofu), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 23:54 (fourteen years ago)

sometimes the original author didn't know what they really wanted the title of a thread to be, that's why we have mods, to decide what thread titles should actually be

iatee, Tuesday, 28 February 2012 23:55 (fourteen years ago)

Mostly well put iatee.
I'll clean it up in edit though, don't worry.

little clouds of citrus spritz as i peel (forksclovetofu), Tuesday, 28 February 2012 23:56 (fourteen years ago)

i really like the new issue -- i have a couple critical thoughts about it too but i dunno if whiney would take it as mean or goon thread drama-ish to air them on the thread

DNRIYHM NATION 1814 (some dude), Wednesday, 29 February 2012 01:25 (fourteen years ago)

he can take it. you know you wanna.

scott seward, Wednesday, 29 February 2012 01:36 (fourteen years ago)

From the "Get SPIN" page:

SPIN magazine's new, upsized format and premium quality paper stock place the emphasis swuarely on the core elements of the title over it's 26-year history, long-form features, criticism, and photography. Published siz times a year, each issue focuses on a broad theme that speaks to the people, scenes, and culture surrounding music.

Will you please hire me as an online copy editor?

I have one thing to say: "Roxanne Shanté" (Stevie D(eux)), Wednesday, 29 February 2012 04:27 (fourteen years ago)

Siz Issues Of SPUN Per Year.

EZ Snappin, Wednesday, 29 February 2012 04:30 (fourteen years ago)

Whiney is it too soon for me to pitch you again?

Raymond Cummings, Wednesday, 29 February 2012 04:36 (fourteen years ago)

not if you call him Whitney

little clouds of citrus spritz as i peel (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 29 February 2012 05:18 (fourteen years ago)

i really like the new issue -- i have a couple critical thoughts about it too but i dunno if whiney would take it as mean or goon thread drama-ish to air them on the thread

― DNRIYHM NATION 1814 (some dude), Tuesday, February 28, 2012 8:25 PM (Yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

if you also find some positive things to say, i'm sure this would be fine.

SPIN magazine's new, upsized format and premium quality paper stock place the emphasis swuarely on the core elements of the title over it's 26-year history, long-form features, criticism, and photography. Published siz times a year, each issue focuses on a broad theme that speaks to the people, scenes, and culture surrounding music.

Will you please hire me as an online copy editor?

― I have one thing to say: "Roxanne Shanté" (Stevie D(eux)), Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:27 PM (Yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

Hahaha, well, I'm hoping that's all gonna be fixed in the next 24 hours...

Whiney is it too soon for me to pitch you again?

― Raymond Cummings, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:36 PM (Yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

Just flagged this post... ;)

what's a goon to garbus (Whiney G. Weingarten), Wednesday, 29 February 2012 05:47 (fourteen years ago)

matte finish on a mag that's been glossy since issue #1? fucking bold choice I gotta say. I'd worry about airport buyers not feeling matte stock but who knows really. I'll be buying this to show support but I want to extract a blood oath here that when SPIN does a metal article it won't be Metal From Williamsburg? Amazing! like all the other non-metal coverage of metal at present

unlistenable in philly (underrated aerosmith bootlegs I have owned), Wednesday, 29 February 2012 11:23 (fourteen years ago)

Serious question: are you guys still doing those nifty iTunes mixtape things where you give us a code to download a bunch of songs to our devices for free?

I have one thing to say: "Roxanne Shanté" (Stevie D(eux)), Wednesday, 29 February 2012 15:14 (fourteen years ago)

forgive me whiney for i am

https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/SM/SPM/6for6issues.jsp?cds_page_id=114163&cds_mag_code=SPM&id=1330573204198&lsid=20602138412022983&vid=2&cds_response_key=I1201NL

linking to a $6 subscription.

might or might not work, considering i just jumped on it.

NO NUTRITIONAL CONTENT (kelpolaris), Thursday, 1 March 2012 03:41 (fourteen years ago)

6

iatee, Thursday, 1 March 2012 03:50 (fourteen years ago)

6 dollar

iatee, Thursday, 1 March 2012 03:50 (fourteen years ago)

6 dollar spin subscription

iatee, Thursday, 1 March 2012 03:50 (fourteen years ago)

what are the dimensions of the magazine

D-40, Thursday, 1 March 2012 04:15 (fourteen years ago)

in, say, feet

D-40, Thursday, 1 March 2012 04:16 (fourteen years ago)

140 characters

Mordy, Thursday, 1 March 2012 04:37 (fourteen years ago)

idk I feel like I'd rather spend the extra $4 to know my credit card # is going to a legit website

I have one thing to say: "Roxanne Shanté" (Stevie D(eux)), Thursday, 1 March 2012 14:18 (fourteen years ago)

hxxps://w1.buysub.com

what's a goon to garbus (Whiney G. Weingarten), Thursday, 1 March 2012 14:40 (fourteen years ago)

Sincere apologies for not being familiar with buysub.com/its legitimacy/who runs it

I have one thing to say: "Roxanne Shanté" (Stevie D(eux)), Thursday, 1 March 2012 14:45 (fourteen years ago)

rosicrucians iirc

drop these whiners on a island (Surviver style) (forksclovetofu), Thursday, 1 March 2012 15:21 (fourteen years ago)


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