UPDATE: Harry Styles has added five more shows to his 2020 Love On Tour run in support of his forthcoming album, Fine Line. The new dates include a a third show at Madison Square Garden in New York City, second concerts in Chicago and Atlanta, a fresh date in Orlando …
Read More »Watch Cynthia Erivo's Emotional Video for Harriet Tubman Biopic Song 'Stand Up'
Along with starring as Harriet Tubman in the new biopic Harriet, Cynthia Erivo also recorded an original song for the film, “Stand Up.” A simple yet inspiring video for the track is out now. The clip finds Erivo performing the slow-burning, gospel-tinged ballad on an empty but beautifully lit soundstage. …
Read More »The Highs and Lows of Kanye's 'Jesus Is King'
How did Kanye West end up recording a deeply sincere gospel album a year after serving as creative director for the Pornhub Awards? Brendan Klinkenberg joins host Brian Hiatt for an episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast that traces West’s artistic and spiritual journey, while also digging song-by-song …
Read More »Flashback: Rage Against the Machine Play a Wild 'Sleep Now in the Fire' in 2010
Rage Against The Machine are gearing up for a 2020 reunion tour that will feature, at the very least, performances at both Coachella weekends in April and shows in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in the days building up to the festival. The rather stunning news came out last week …
Read More »The Raconteurs Explore Spooky Tourist Attraction in 'Somedays (I Don't Feel Like Trying)' Video
The Raconteurs explore a Wisconsin tourist attraction in their new video for “Somedays (I Don’t Feel Like Trying),” a track from their latest album Help Us Stranger. Directed by Ben Chappell, the clip shows the supergroup — Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler — filmed on location at …
Read More »Miranda Lambert's 'Wildcard' Album: Track-by-Track Guide
It’s been three years since Miranda Lambert released The Weight of These Wings, a double-disc examination of the regrets, rebounds, and emotional resets that follow a divorce. At 24 tracks, the album’s running time gave her more than enough room to indulge her musical whims, from impressionistic Americana — a …
Read More »The National Discuss Their 'Cyrano' Score, Writing in Baggage Claim
The National’s Matt Berninger and his wife and co-songwriter Carin Besser recently wrote a love song while lingering by baggage claim at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. That might not seem like the most romantic setting, but the impromptu writing session led to “Write Me a …
Read More »Chance the Rapper Says Kanye West Tried to Join His Wedding Band
Ahead of his double duty on Saturday Night Live, Chance the Rapper dropped by The Tonight Show to discuss his recent LP The Big Day, his actual “big day” — his wedding — and Kanye West’s behavior at the event. Jimmy Fallon first displayed a photo from Chance’s reception, with …
Read More »Chad Smith, Thunderpussy Rock Out in Honor of Moms Everywhere on 'Powerhouse'
Seattle rock outfit Thunderpussy teamed up with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith for a thunderous new rock & roll ode to moms, “Powerhouse.” The track will appear on Thunderpussy’s new EP, Milk It, out Friday, October 25th. “Powerhouse” opens with with a prickly mix of bass and guitar, …
Read More »The Lone Bellow Preview New Album 'Half Moon Light' With Reassuring 'Count on Me'
Americana trio the Lone Bellow have announced their new album Half Moon Light. Due in early 2020, the record finds the group reconvening to release their first LP since 2017’s Walk into a Storm. The band previews Half Moon Light with the song “Count on Me,” a message of reassurance …
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