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 »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 »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 …
Read More »Tove Lo Releases Deluxe 'Sunshine Kitty' Edition, 'Sadder Badder Cooler' Video
Tove Lo released an expanded version of her album Sunshine Kitty on Friday. The 22-track LP, titled the Paw Prints Edition, includes all 14 original album tracks; her two Finneas-produced songs, “Bikini Porn” and “Passion and Pain Taste the Same When I’m Weak”; her English language cover of Swedish artist …
Read More »Deadmau5 Teams With the Neptunes for Slinky New Song, 'Pomegranate'
Deadmau5 and the Neptunes have shared a slick new song, “Pomegranate,” which will appear on the superstar electronic-music producer’s next album. The track boasts a steady funk bounce that anchors an array of bright synths; it threads the needle between disco, R&B and festival-ready electro-pop. It’s also exactly the kind …
Read More »Sammy Hagar on Life in Quarantine: 'I'm Enjoying Doing Nothing'
Sammy Hagar thought he’d be spending the summer playing outdoor amphitheaters with his band the Circle alongside Whitesnake and Night Ranger. And even though those dates haven’t technically been canceled yet, he knows it would take a small miracle for the tour to go on as planned. He’s kept busy …
Read More »Jonas Brothers Officially Release New Songs 'X' and 'Five More Minutes'
Jonas Brothers officially released two new songs, “X” featuring Colombian singer Karol G and “Five More Minutes,” on Thursday at midnight. The former is featured in the credits of their recent Amazon concert film, Happiness Continues, and the band originally previewed “Five More Minutes” during their 2020 Grammy performance. “X” …
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