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Spin Magazine, founded in 1985, has officially announced today that it will no longer publish print editions. The magazine has been one of the top music publications globally since its inception. The writing was on the wall earlier this year, when it was sold to Buzzmedia, which owns the largest group of pop culture websites worldwide, with over 40 million unique monthly visitors.
SPIN's official statement reads:
"Following the September/October issue, SPIN has halted publication of our print edition to invest more deeply in our digital properties, including SPIN.com, SPIN Play for iPad, and SPIN mobile. SPIN has been a pioneer in music journalism since 1985 and we hope you’ll continue to enjoy our leading editorial, photographic, and multi-media content online. Special arrangements have been made with alternative publishers to fulfill your SPIN print subscription for the remaining term: you will automatically receive your new magazine in the mail, with the option to ask for a full refund. We appreciate your patience during the transition of your subscription.
Best,SPIN"
SPIN is one of a growing number of publications that have suspended their print editions, another notable magazine being Newsweek. The digital era obviously has profound consequences on traditional media, and print magazines are one of the parties feeling the brunt of it. As our lives become increasingly digital, the key to survival for these companies lies in adaptation. Many outlets offer paid web subscriptions, and are investing in multimedia capabilities to take better advantage of cyberspace. Still, there's a feeling that comes only from holding a piece of paper that is hard to replicate digitally. Are we a few generations short of losing paper media altogether? Who knows. One thing's for sure - keeping some classy books on your shelves will always give you an air of intelligence, even if one day those books are just nostalgia.
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