SPIN - January/February 2010

From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks. related internet activity and retail updates.
Content:
Band of the Year: Kings of Leon Six million albums sold. That inescapable song. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix? Kings of Leon will drink to that. And apparently many other things. The 20 Best Songs of 2009 Hear music! Rock out to our essential mix tape, culled from the best cuts 2009 had to offer. FREE ALBUM: 10 Artists to Watch in 2010 Snag our exclusive MP3 mix from these musicians poised to make big noise in the year to come. Story of the Year: Health Care Boo, socialism! Boo, death panels! The most polarizing political issue of 2009, health care reform has angered and confused pretty much everyone. But perhaps no one is feeling the hurt more than struggling musicians.