When Westside Gunn released Flygod Is An Awesome God 2 in July, the song “Lil Cease” served as an impressive showcase for Armani Caesar, the first woman to join Griselda Records. Caesar’s bluster was casual but cutting, while her tone and cadence wouldn’t have been out of place on a …
Read More »Flashback: The Who Perform an Explosive 'Heaven and Hell' at Isle of Wight in 1970
Fifty years ago this month, somewhere in the ballpark of 600,000 music fans schlepped over to England’s Isle of Wight to witness one of the greatest festivals in rock history. It featured Woodstock veterans the Who, Jimi Hendrix, Sly and the Family Stone, Richie Havens, Ten Years After, John Sebastian, …
Read More »RS Country Music Picks: Week of August 3rd
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 Country selects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. Molly Tuttle, “Olympia, WA” The …
Read More »Travis Barker Taps Run the Jewels for the Bar-Heavy 'Forever'
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and Run the Jewels have teamed up for a bruising new song, “Forever.” Barker produced the track which is, of course, anchored by his thundering drums, over which he drops a mix of grinding synths and an ominous organ groan. The beat’s a perfect fit for …
Read More »Jorja Smith is Ready to Fight 'By Any Means' for Social Justice in New Song
Jorja Smith reflects on her experiences within the Black Lives Matter movement and her dedication to social justice on her new song “By Any Means,” which is available now. The track is the singer’s first release of 2020 and also the lead single from Roc Nation’s upcoming Reprise project that …
Read More »Johnny Thunders' 'Que Sera Sera: Resurrected' LP Set for Reissue
The “Resurrected” version of New York Dolls guitarist Johnny Thunders’ final solo LP Que Sera Sera — released as part a Record Store Day exclusive — will be reissued once again with additional outtakes and live tracks. The first disc in the 35th-anniversary three-CD box set boasts the “remixed” version …
Read More »Guns N' Roses Detail Rescheduled Tour Dates for Summer 2021
Guns N’ Roses have announced the rescheduled dates for their 2020 stadium tour, which was pushed back to next summer due to COVID-19. The band’s 2021 run will begin with a set at Milwaukee’s Summerfest, July 10th, then continue with stops in cities like Washington, D.C., Chicago, Detroit, Boston and …
Read More »Yellowcard Drop Lawsuit Against Juice WRLD Over 'Lucid Dreams'
Yellowcard has dropped a $15 million copyright lawsuit against Juice WRLD, which was filed last October before the rapper’s death, and accused him and his producers of knowingly copying the band’s song “Holly Wood Died” on his breakout hit “Lucid Dreams.” Last Friday, July 24th, Yellowcard’s lawyer, Richard Busch — …
Read More »Who Is Rebekah Harkness, Star of Taylor Swift's 'The Last Great American Dynasty'?
After Rebekah Harkness died in 1982, her daughter Terry took her mother’s remains home in a Gristede’s shopping bag, according to a story in the New York Times. Or, at least, a leg, half of her head and an arm, so the rumor went. The folks at the funeral home …
Read More »The Avalanches Preview LP With Two New Songs 'Wherever You Go,' 'Reflecting Light'
The Avalanches have dropped two new songs, “Wherever You Go” and “Reflecting Light,” from their upcoming as-yet-untitled album. Their third LP will be the follow-up to 2016’s Wildflower, which was their first album in 16 years. The Jamie xx co-produced “Wherever You Go” features vocals from Neneh Cherry and Clypso …
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