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July 2008

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Coldplay: Shine On

Trampolines, imaginary 16-year-olds, and decisions, decisions, decisions. For the world's biggest band not called U2, there's just no rest for the bleary. An exclusive look behind the scenes of Coldplay's new album.

She Said Him Said

Mounting a first tour is challenging enough without having to deal with laryngitis, fashionistas, and movie shoots. She & Him's Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward document their whirlwind maiden voyage.

Wolf Parade: Animal Collective of Montreal

Following up a revered debut album with a more, um, challenging one often inspires catty backlash. But the scruffy Canadian indie rockers of Wolf Parade are too busy playing in 17 other bands to worry. Is this the new careerism?

Coachella '08: Sons & Daughters

Bumbershoot '07: Michael Ian Black

Michael Ian Black hangs with SPIN.com's Emily Zemler just before his comedy gig at Bumbershoot '07.

Mando Diao, "You Don't Understand Me"

SpinHouse Live with Mando Diao recorded in the SPIN offices, May 7, 2007.

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