Jarvis Cocker‘s Jarv Is… has released “Save the Whale,” the latest offering from the band’s upcoming debut Beyond the Pale, out July 17th via Rough Trade Records. Cocker made the video from home while in lockdown; it features photos of the band’s performances from the last two years. “Take your …
Read More »The Doors Get Their Own Comic for 'Morrison Hotel' 50th Anniversary
Like many younger fans of the Doors, Leah Moore was intoxicated by their aura, their mystery, when she was a teen. The comics writer recalls being introduced to the band via 1987’s The Lost Boys, particularly the Jim Morrison poster the vampire teens kept in their cave. Then, in 1992, …
Read More »RS Charts: Lady Gaga Charges to Number One With 'Chromatica'
Lady Gaga‘s Chromatica swept to Number One on the latest Rolling Stone Top 200 Albums chart. The singer sold over 200,000 copies of her sixth studio album, a total boosted by a variety of merchandise bundles as well as ticket bundles linked to scheduled tour dates in August. The 16 …
Read More »Leon Bridges, Terrace Martin Offer a Meditation on Racism in 'Sweeter'
Leon Bridges has collaborated with Los Angeles hip-hop and jazz artist Terrace Martin on his latest track, “Sweeter.” Released in the midst of protests around the country calling for an end to systemic racism, the song is a thoughtful meditation on what it’s like to live under cyclical oppression and …
Read More »Terrence Floyd Honors Brother George at Peaceful Brooklyn Protest
Shortly after thousands of protesters nearly booed New York Mayor Bill De Blasio off the stage, Terrence Floyd addressed the crowd at Brooklyn’s Cadman Plaza Park on Thursday afternoon to honor his late brother George. Terrence teared up for several minutes before he spoke, gathering himself as protesters chanted, “You …
Read More »Want to Be the Next Big Rock Producer? Buckle Up
Carlos de la Garza can “count on one hand” the number of alternative rock records being green-lit by major labels right now. De la Garza, a drummer-turned-producer who also mixes and engineers and has worked with everyone from Bad Religion to Best Coast, remembers a more lucrative time: 10 to …
Read More »The Weeknd's Call to Action for Music Industry: 'No One Profits Off of Black Music More'
The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, is urging “industry partners and execs” to support causes that address racial equality as he has through giving $500,000 to a number of organizations. On Tuesday, a bevy of companies in the music business participated in a day of silent protest dubbed #BlackoutTuesday and #TheShowMustBePaused, …
Read More »Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison Postpone Summer Stadium Tour to 2021
Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett have postponed their summer Stadium Tour, which was supposed to kick off June 18th at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, and wrap up September 5th at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. All dates have been moved to 2021 due to the …
Read More »RS Latin Music Picks: Week of May 25th
With the deadline for Latin Grammys consideration being May 31st, this week is especially jam-packed with some surprise arrivals. Rolling Stone Latinselects some of the best new music releases from Latin America, Spain and Portugal.Keep track of the latest in Latin via our playlist on Spotify. Nathy Peluso, “Buenos Aires” …
Read More »Watch Juice WRLD's 'Tell Me U Luv Me' Video With Trippie Redd, Ally Lotti
Juice WRLD‘s estate has dropped the new video for the pleading new song, “Tell Me U Luv Me,” which features Trippie Redd. It’s the late rapper’s second posthumous single. On the new track, Juice WRLD blends his fondness for narcotics with feelings of love. “Bitch, I’m a druggie/Can you hide …
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