If this record was released under anyone else’s name, the reviews wouldn’t have much to say. Lovely songwriting. Beautiful string arrangements. The bossa nova track “Olvidado (Otro Momento)” pairs well with a martini by the pool. Overall, solid album. No notes. But for Father John Misty, the bar is set …
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Thomas Rhett appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to perform his song “Angels,” offering an intimate rendition of the track from his recent album, Where We Started, which dropped April 1 via Valory Music. Backed by a six-piece band — including the emotive pedal steel of Whit Wright …
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Olivia Rodrigo has two Number One singles, a three-times platinum debut album and, as of Sunday, three shiny new Grammy Awards. On a chilly Tuesday in Portland, she finally launched her first-ever tour. It’s the type of rite of passage that would be a massive deal if Rodrigo hadn’t just …
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Jon Batiste, the most-nominated artist at the 2022 Grammys with 11 nods, took to the stage Sunday night at the Las Vegas awards show to perform his Record of the Year-nominated song “Freedom.” Batiste appeared in a powder blue suit covered in a cape, but he ditched the vampire look …
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Red Hot Chili Peppers joined late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon for a bit of April Fools fun Friday, performing on both theTonight Show andJimmy Kimmel Live— with the help of some TV magic. Kimmel and Fallon pranked their audiences by swapping places, each hosting the other’s show for …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Awards season officially culminates with the Grammys this weekend, and there’s no better way to celebrate the winners (and acknowledge the losers) than with one of our memorable …
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Karen Mueller, a lawyer who filed an unsuccessful lawsuit trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Wisconsin, is running for state attorney general, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Thursday. This in itself isn’t too remarkable; election-denying Republicans are running for public office nationwide. What makes Mueller’s campaign …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Soundbars are a must-have addition to your home theater, especially if you’re trying to recreate a cinematic experience from home. A good soundbar can successfully enhance your audio, …
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