Deadmau5 embarks on a surreal journey in the new video for his recent collaboration with the Neptunes, “Pomegranate.” The animated clip was directed by Nick DenBoer of Generic Versatility, who previously helmed the videos for Deadmau5’s “Drama Free” and “Monophobia.” The “Pomegranate” video finds Deadmau5 facing off against a bunch …
Read More »The Avett Brothers Address Divided U.S. in New Video for 'We Americans'
The Avett Brothers have released a new animated video for their song “We Americans.” Illustrated by the artist Jason Mitcham, the clip looks at the divided United States through a series of moving paintings and gives new life to the 2019 track, originally released on the album Closer Than Together. …
Read More »'The First Time' With George Lopez
George Lopez discusses seeing Kiss in concert, meeting Richard Pryor and stealing Freddie Prinze’s headstone in the latest installment of Rolling Stone‘s The First Time. Lopez kicks off with the first album he ever bought, Kiss’ 1975 Alive! He then asked his grandparents for $14 to see their concert at …
Read More »Jody Stephens, Mike Mills Talk Big Star's Legacy in 'Memphis Masters' Series
Big Star drummer Jody Stephens, R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and more discuss the power pop band’s legacy in The Memphis Masters video series. The clip opens with Stephens next to his drumkit as the band’s “Thirteen” plays in the background. “I think part of the Memphis creed is that we’re all …
Read More »Hear John Legend on Life as the Sexiest Man Alive, His (Musical) Faith in Kanye West and More
John Legend digs into current events (including his thoughts on police defunding and Joe Biden), the making of his new album Bigger Love, and much more in the latest episode of Rolling Stone Music Now. Among many other topics, he explains why – despite his political outspokenness – he doesn’t …
Read More »David Bowie's 'Ouvrez Le Chien' Live Album Set for Streaming Release
An unreleased David Bowie concert recording from 1995 will debut on streaming services July 3rd with the release of Ouvrez Le Chien (Live Dallas 95). The live LP — recorded at Dallas’ Starplex Amphitheater on October 13th, 1995 — captures the late icon midway through his tour in support of …
Read More »Miss Eurovision This Year? Will Ferrell Comes to the Rescue
Who wouldn’t want to shake off the pandemic blues with a hilariously, unapologetically stupid Will Ferrell farce? Expectations were high for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, a stupidly long title in which Ferrell plays the none-too-bright Lars Erickssong, an Icelandic pop singer whose life dream is to …
Read More »Watch a String Quartet Perform for an Audience of 2,300 Plants
Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu finally reopened on Monday after months of inactivity due to COVID-19 — to an audience of approximately 2,292 house plants. A string quartet performed Giacomo Puccini’s “Crisantemi” to the packed house, livestreaming the concert via the Liceu’s website. The opera house — which opened in …
Read More »Arca Enlists Rosalía for Reggaetón Stunner 'KLK'
Gearing up for the release of her new album Kick I, electronic artist Arca has dropped “KLK,” a shimmering new track featuring Rosalía. The song features the Spanish star singing with Arca over dizzying electronic beats; it was released alongside an instrumental version produced by Arca’s long-time collaborator Cardopusher. Arca …
Read More »'I Am Not Your Negro' and 13 Other Social Justice Films Available to Stream Online For Free
As protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement continue to spark action across the country, some of the biggest movie studios in Hollywood have made a number of films about social justice and racism available to stream online for free. Warner Bros. was the first to jump on …
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