After more than a decade out of circulation, SPIN is returning to print as a quarterly magazine, the media brand announced Tuesday (Aug. 27) — the same day its first new issue featuring cover star Lainey Wilson hits newsstands.
The revived magazine will again be run by SPIN founder and editor-in-chief Bob Guccione Jr., who will oversee a full editorial staff.
“This is more than just a return to our roots; it’s a bold leap into the future,” said SPIN CEO Jimmy Hutcheson in a statement. “We’re bringing back the raw, unfiltered spirit of SPIN that resonated with so many readers, and we’re doing it with a modern twist that reflects the evolving landscape of music and culture. It’s exciting to see others like The Onion, Nylon and even LIFE going back into print. In today’s noisy digital ecosystem, print plays a fun and new role for all readers of all ages.”
In addition to the cover story with Wilson, the inaugural issue of the revived SPIN features an interview with Suki Waterhouse; an article by Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery, in which he recounts “the band’s rise and fall — and rise again” along with his struggled with addiction; an interview with Bill Maher; and a story by Matt Thompson “on spending time with America’s Number One fugitive, Ammon Bundy,” according to a press release.
In addition to at-home delivery for subscribers, SPIN will be available at stores including Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Indigo/Chapters (Canada), Hudson News, independent stores in New York City and independent record stores across the U.S.
Guccione founded SPIN in 1985 and established the magazine as a preeminent music publication before selling it to Miller Publishing in 1997 for $43.5 million. In late 2012, SPIN ceased publication of its print magazine after being acquired by Buzzmedia, which later became SpinMedia. In 2016, SpinMedia’s music brands (SPIN, VIBE and Stereogum) were acquired by the Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group, which sold SPIN and Stereogum to private equity firm Next Management Partners in 2020. Guccione rejoined the SPIN brand as a creative advisor shortly thereafter.
