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 …
Read More »RS Country Music Picks for the Week of October 19th
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 …
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