Guitars played by Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley have been added to Julien’s Auctions’ annual sale, Icons and Idols Trilogy: Rock and Roll, taking place December 1st and 2nd. Two of the guitars belonged to Hendrix, including a favored left-handed Fender Stratocaster that the musician kept and played during his …
Read More »Dua Lipa and Angèle Take to the Streets of London in 'Fever' Video
A week after recruiting Angèle for “Fever,” Dua Lipa has dropped a video of the duo immersing themselves in London nightlife. Directed by Clément Durou and Pierre Dupaquier, the clip opens with Lipa calling a cab in London, only to have Angèle suggest they take a walk instead. They stroll …
Read More »Kyle MacLachlan Joins — and Wins — Fleetwood Mac 'Dreams' Challenge
Ever since TikTok user Nathan Apodaca (@doggface208) blessed the internet with a clip featuring him skateboarding and drinking Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry Juice to Fleetwood Mac‘s “Dreams,” the clip has gone viral. Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, and even Adam Sandler’s dog have recreated the video, while the Rumours track …
Read More »Ariana Grande's Dirty Mind Takes Center Stage on 'Positions'
How does someone like Ariana Grande follow one of pop’s greatest, boldest break-up albums? With a horny, campy collection of R&B slow jams, of course. In all its naughty glory, Positions doesn’t teach us anything new about Grande: she’s always had a penchant for both subtle (“Imagine”) and not-so-subtle (“Side …
Read More »Billy Joe Shaver: 10 Essential Songs
Billy Joe Shaver, who died Wednesday at 81, wrote country songs about what he knew firsthand: sin and heartbreak, hard living and hard working, and ultimately salvation. Waylon Jennings famously cut a bunch of them for 1973’s Honky Tonk Heroes, and Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash would all …
Read More »Justin Bieber, Benny Blanco Get Real in 'Lonely' Acoustic Performance
Following the premiere of their song “Lonely” on October 16th and a performance on Saturday Night Live, Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco have released an acoustic video of their new track. Directed by Jake Schreier, who also directed the song’s official music video, the performance clips features the two artists …
Read More »Hot Chip Recruit Jarvis Cocker for 'Straight to the Morning'
Hot Chip have teamed up with Jarvis Cocker for “Straight to the Morning,” a disco track inspired by Dua Lipa. The clip features a group of teenage girls indulging themselves while their parents are away, making smoothies out of whipped cream and cereal, breaking vases, and having mattress fights. Cocker …
Read More »Fitz, of Fitz and the Tantrums, Previews First Solo Album With 'Head Up High'
Fitz, of Fitz and the Tantrums, has released his first solo single, “Head Up High,” from a debut full-length album set to arrive next year. “Head Up High” is a booming pop rock track accentuated with horns that boasts a message — as the song’s title suggests — that’s all …
Read More »Drummer Steve Ferrone on His Years With Tom Petty, George Harrison, Duran Duran, and More
Rolling Stone interview series Unknown Legends features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and veteran musicians who have toured and recorded alongside icons for years, if not decades. All are renowned in the business, but some are less well known to the general public. Here, these artists tell their …
Read More »The Cadillac Three Discover the Bass, Announce Funky New Album 'Tabasco & Sweet Tea'
The Cadillac Three lean into their funky, jammy side for a surprise new album. Arriving Friday, Tabasco & Sweet Tea furthers the inspired jams the Nashville trio explored in select songs on their last album, Country Fuzz. Over 11 tracks mostly recorded on the band’s bus prior to quarantine, the …
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