Over the past few decades, Ted Nugent‘s controversial, often confrontational politics have overshadowed his music, and over the last year he has spent most of his energy on denying the existence of Covid-19. Now Nugent, whose age at 72 makes him one of the most vulnerable to the virus, has …
Read More »Mike Mitchell, Guitarist on the Kingsmen's 'Louie Louie,' Dead at 77
Mike Mitchell, founding member and guitarist for the “Louie Louie” hitmakers the Kingsmen, died Friday on his 77th birthday. Kingsmen drummer Dick Peterson confirmed Mitchell’s death to Rolling Stone in a statement. No cause of death was provided other than Mitchell “peacefully passed away.” “We are deeply saddened by Mike’s …
Read More »'John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band' Gets Massive 50th-Anniversary Reissue
Yoko Ono Lennon and Capitol/UMe will celebrate the 50th anniversary of John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band with a massive reissue, out April 16th. The super deluxe edition boasts 159 tracks — 87 of which have never been released — across six CDs and two Blu-ray discs. The project was overseen by …
Read More »Selena Fights for Her Autonomy in Trailer to Part 2 of Netflix Series
Netflix has released the full trailer for Part 2 of its biopic series on Selena. The nine-episode arc of Selena The Series: Part 2 will premiere May 4th on the streaming platform. Part 2 of the series will pick up when Selena (portrayed by Christian Serratos) is on the brink of stardom, …
Read More »Waxahatchee Maps 2021 'Saint Cloud' Tour
Shortly after celebrating the one-year anniversary of Saint Cloud with a deluxe edition, Waxahatchee has announced 2021 tour dates behind the album. The trek kicks off in September in Louisville, Kentucky, followed by a performance at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Katie Crutchfield will travel through the West Coast before …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo Details Debut Album 'Sour,' Reveals Tracklist
Following the release of her new single “Deja Vu,” Olivia Rodrigo has announced her debut album Sour, out May 21st. The teenage singer-songwriter posted the album artwork to her Instagram, featuring her face blanketed in colorful stickers with the album title spelled out on her tongue. She also revealed the …
Read More »RS Charts: Lil Nas X Holds at Number One as Olivia Rodrigo Scores Major Debut
Lil Nas X spent a second week at Number One on the Rolling Stone Top 100 Songs chart with “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” The single earned 28 million streams and more than 14,000 downloads, maintaining its lead over Justin Bieber‘s “Peaches,” which picked up 23.5 million streams and …
Read More »See Demi Lovato Perform 'Dancing With the Devil,' Play 'One Word Songs' on 'Fallon'
Demi Lovato performed her single “Dancing With the Devil” and delivered some “One Word Songs” during a visit to the Tonight Show Friday. Lovato also sat down with Fallon via video to talk about her new album Dancing With the Devil… The Art of Starting Over, collaborating with Ariana Grande …
Read More »Hear J Balvin and Khalid Join Forces on 'Otra Noche Sin Ti'
J Balvin and Khalid have released a joint single, “Otra Noche Sin Ti,” along with a music video directed by Colin Tilley. The song, produced by Lexus and Keityn, is the third offering from Balvin’s upcoming new album. The track pairs Balvin’s Spanish lyrics with Khalid’s English verses, with Khalid …
Read More »Japanese Breakfast Drops Spooky 'Posing in Bondage' Video, Announces Tour Dates
Japanese Breakfast‘s Michelle Zauner has traded in her FBI badge for a hoverboard in the new video for “Posing in Bondage.” The self-directed video opens with Zauner arriving at a grocery store late at night, empty except for a lone employee slurping ramen. Covered in blood and black lace leggings, …
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