The nation woke Monday to myriad strange things. The bad news: Our current president is once again claiming to have won an election he lost by a landslide. The good(?): Jack Black has attempted to do the dance from Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s video for “WAP.” Clad in …
Read More »David Crosby's Producer (and Son) James Raymond Releases New Election-Themed Song
James Raymond — son of David Crosby and member of the band CPR — is launching a new music project under the name the Clearing, for which he writes and produces songs for a rotating group of singers and musicians. The project’s first single, released to Soundcloud on Friday, is …
Read More »The Best Albums of October 2020: Ariana Grande, Bruce Springsteen, and More
Each month, the editors and critics atRolling Stone compile a list of our favorite new albums. Our picks for October include Bruce Springsteen‘s first new album with the E Street Band in six years, the highly anticipated debut from K-pop group Blackpink, and a new archive release from Joni Mitchell. …
Read More »5 Books About America's Most Memorable Music Venues (Back When Live Shows Were Still a Thing)
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re missing the days when you could experience live music, you’re not alone. The pandemic has forced the closure of a number of music venues across the …
Read More »Bon Jovi Celebrate Love in 'Beautiful Drug' Performance on 'Ellen'
Bon Jovi were the latest musical guests onEllen this week, performing the song “Beautiful Drug” from their new album2020. On a makeshift stage surrounded by carpeting and draped curtains, the band played a socially distanced rendition of the song, which celebrates the power of love through the darkest times. And …
Read More »Amazon Confirms Nearly 20,000 Covid-19 Cases Among Employees
Amazon confirmed that nearly 20,000 of its employees in the United States have tested positive — or were presumed to have been positive — for Covid-19. In a blog post published Thursday night, October 1st, the company said it conducted an analysis of its 1,372,000 frontline employees and found 19,816 …
Read More »Grateful Dead Release 'Angel's Share' of 'American Beauty' Demos
The Grateful Dead will mark the 50th anniversary of their American Beauty by releasing another “Angel’s Share,” a companion collection of never-before-heard demos, alternate mixes and outtakes from the LP, Number 215 on Rolling Stone‘s new list of the 500 Greatest Albums. The October 15th arrival of American Beauty: The …
Read More »Vin Diesel Is a Sensitive Club King on Debut Single 'Feel Like I Do'
Vin Diesel, the unflappable star of the Fast & Furious franchise and other blockbusters, has released his debut single, “Feel Like I Do.” The track was written and produced by Petey Martin and released on Kygo’s label, Palm Tree Records. “Feel Like I Do” unmistakably fits the mold of contemporary …
Read More »Protest Shooting: What's Happening in Kenosha?
Violence sprung from violence following the police shooting of 29-year-old black man Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Sunday when an Illinois teen was arrested and charged with first-degree homicide. Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, reportedly traveled to Wisconsin to “protect” local businesses in the midst of anti-police brutality protests; he has been …
Read More »RS Country Music Picks: Week of August 17th
Whether it’s coming out of Nashville, New York, L.A., or points in between, there’s no shortage of fresh tunes, especially from artists who have yet to become household names. Rolling Stone Country selects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. Drew Parker, “While You’re Gone” …
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