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 Countryselects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. Parker McCollum “Love You Like That” …
Read More »John Fogerty Sends Cease and Desist to Trump Campaign Over Use of 'Fortunate Son' at Rallies
John Fogerty has once again spoken out against Donald Trump’s use of “Fortunate Son” at his campaign events, issuing a cease and desist letter demanding the president’s campaign refrain from doing so in the future. “I object to the President using my song, ‘Fortunate Son’ in any way for his …
Read More »Demi Lovato Makes Tearful Plea Against the 'Commander In Chief' in New Video
Demi Lovato has released a heartfelt video for her new single, “Commander In Chief,” following her live performance of the song during Wednesday’s Billboard Music Awards. The clip opens with people of varying ages and from all walks of life singing along to the lyrics, which criticize President Trump. Towards …
Read More »RS Charts: 21 Savage Takes Number One, Fleetwood Mac Soars
21 Savage and Metro Boomin dominated the Rolling Stone Top 100 Songs chartwith a one-two punch: “Mr. Right Now,” a collaboration with Drake, debuted at Number One, while “Runnin” arrived at Number Two. Both tracks earned more than 22 million streams a piece. “Mr Right Now” and “Runnin” were two …
Read More »Hear Our New Podcast Tribute to Eddie Van Halen
The new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now pays tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen, with never-before-heard audio from a 2008 interview with the guitarist that traces his early years as a musician and beyond. Why did the electric guitar last so long as rock’s defining instrument? “You can’t …
Read More »AC/DC Unleash 'Shot in the Dark,' Announce 'POWER UP' LP Release Date
The newly reassembled AC/DC have released their first single since 2014. “Shot in the Dark” will appear on their 17th full length album, POWER UP, which arrives on November 13th. The LP is available for pre-order. The album reunites the four surviving members of the band’s Back in Black incarnation …
Read More »John Cale Kicks Back, Watches Deer in 'Lazy Day' Video
John Cale has shared a new single, “Lazy Day,” accompanied by a trippy video in which the pink-haired rock legend kicks back in a lawn chair, basking in the sun. Hazy footage of deer, toy frogs, plastic cowboys, and laundry drying on a clothesline accompanies the dreamy lyrics: “Tie me …
Read More »Suzanne Vega to Play Livestream Benefit for Struggling Clubs
Like nearly every working musician on the planet, Suzanne Vega knows firsthand the impact of the Covid-19 shutdown: An entire summer European tour — along with U.S. shows in October and November — were postponed until next year after live music abruptly stopped. To help some of the struggling, now-empty …
Read More »Best Albums of September 2020: Alicia Keys, Neil Young, Toots and the Maytals, and More
Each month, the editors and critics at Rolling Stone compile a list of our favorite new albums. Our picks for September include the final LP from late reggae legend Toots Hibbert, a synth-pop stunner from Sad13, protest songs from Neil Young, and reissues of albums by Prince, the Rolling Stones, …
Read More »Mac Davis, Country Singer and Elvis Presley Songwriter, Dead at 78
Mac Davis, the country-music artist and songwriter behind some of Elvis Presley‘s most indelible recordings, died Tuesday at 78. Davis became “critically ill following heart surgery in Nashville,” according to a tweet from his family on Monday. His manager confirmed the entertainer’s death in a statement. Born in Lubbock, Texas, …
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