Spencer Kaufman is the Editor-in-Chief of Loudwire. He grew up playing stickball and basketball in Brooklyn, N.Y., before graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Communication Arts. He has been a professional music journalist for more than a decade in New York City. He digs punk, hardcore and industrial music, and fondly remembers the time Iggy Pop landed on him after a stage dive. His favorite movie is 'Taxi Driver' and he once played in a fictional college band called the Raging De Niros.
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Lily Elise + Cherie Oakley Take on Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Since U Been Gone’ in Christina Aguilera’s ‘Voice’ Battle
Christina Aguilera decided to go with an 'American Idol' champion's song for a battle between Lily Elise and Cherie Oakley on 'The Voice' tonight. The two members of Aguilera's team had to face off with Kelly Clarkson's 'Since U Been Gone.'
Opposites Jeff Jenkins + Casey Desmond Sing Elton John Tune in Adam Levine’s Battle on ‘The Voice’
Adam Levine took two 'polar opposites' -- country crooner Jeff Jenkins and electro-pop singer Casey Desmond -- and pitted them against each other in his team's battle of Elton John's 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me' on tonight's episode of 'The Voice.'
Beyonce’s ‘1+1’ Was Originally The-Dream’s Demo, ‘Nothing But Love’
Before Beyonce turned ‘1+1' into a song on her upcoming album, ‘4,’ the track started out as a demo called 'Nothing But Love' by The-Dream, who co-produced the Beyonce track.
Two Identical Coachella Festivals To Take Place in 2012
Organizers of the popular Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival have announced that 2012's fest will take place as two separate events in the same place over two weekends, while featuring the same exact lineup each time. Get all that?
Linkin Park Offer Sneak Peak at ‘Iridescent’ Video
Linkin Park are set to premiere the video for their new single, 'Iridescent,' on Thursday (June 2), but the band is offering fans a sneak peak with a 30-second clip. The song appears on the soundtrack to the upcoming film 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon.'
Devon Barley Out-‘Creeps’ Rebecca Loebe in Adam Levine’s Battle on ‘The Voice’
Adam Levine pitted folk singer Rebecca Loebe against pre-med, a cappella singer Devon Barley in a matchup of Radiohead's 'Creep' in his latest battle round on 'The Voice.'
Raquel Castro Tops Julia Eason in Christina Aguilera’s Battle Round on ‘The Voice’
The latest round of battles on 'The Voice' got started with a competition between Raquel Castro and Julia Eason from Christina Aguilera's team. The two squared off with a dueling performance of Rihanna's 'Only Girl (In the World).'
Lauren Alaina Pays Tribute to Moms With New Song ‘Like My Mother Does’ on ‘American Idol’
Lauren Alaina, who pushed past her pre-show vocal issues to deliver two rock-solid performances during the the first two rounds of the 'American Idol' finale tonight, unveiled her single 'Like My Mother Does' for her final song of the season.
Scotty McCreery Closes Out His ‘Big’ Night on ‘American Idol’ Finals With Original Song
After Scotty McCreery performed his personal favorite song of the season, Montgomery Gentry's 'Gone,' and his idol George Strait's 'Check Yes or No' during the first two rounds of the 'American Idol' final tonight, he premiered the original song 'I Love You This Big.'
Lauren Alaina Powers Through ‘Maybe It Was Memphis’ on ‘American Idol’ Tonight
Lauren Alaina, who almost didn't perform at all due to a ruptured vocal cord she sustained during rehearsals, sang Pam Tillis' 'Maybe It Was Memphis' for her second performance on 'American Idol' tonight. The song was selected by Alaina's personal idol, country superstar Carrie Underwood.