Darlene Love was scrolling through Facebook earlier this year when she came across an interview with 23-year-old Fifties pop throwback singer Chris Ruggiero citing her as one of his favorite vocalists. “Very few people his age talk about our music,” says Love, 81. “I found it just mind-blowing.” The Facebook …
Read More »Crazy Diamond: Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett Focus of Upcoming Documentary
Syd Barrett, who walked Pink Floyd through the gates of dawn before mental illness forced his departure from the then-rising group, will be the focus of an upcoming documentary featuring new interviews with his former bandmates. Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd will …
Read More »Why Ed Sheeran Credits Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee With Inspiring His Music Career
Without Queen Elizabeth II, Ed Sheeran might not have become the international star performer we know him as now. During a recent appearance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert – immediately after explaining his habit of gifting friends giant penis statues – the musician recalled the life-changing formative experience …
Read More »Sam DeRosa Has 'Nothing But Love' After a Messy Breakup on New Single 'After the Tears Dry'
Sam DeRosa is taking the high road after a breakup. On Friday, as she released her EP The Good Parts, DeRosa premiered the music video for her song “After the Tears” with Rolling Stone. The video follows the songwriter — who’s penned songs for Lovelytheband, Fitz and the Tantrums, and …
Read More »How Business Leaders Can Amplify the Voices of People Affected by Key Global Events
Mahsa (Zhina) Amini’s name is now known around the world. The 22-year-old woman died after being arrested by the country’s morality police; according to reporting by USA Today, she was accused of “not properly covering her hair” under the country’s compulsory hijab rule. USA Today continued that the United Nations …
Read More »Tove Lo Picks Apart Domestic Bliss on the Excellent 'Dirt Femme'
Tove Lo has always been a little dirty. Her brand of pop music — sharp and catchy — comes with a touch of darkness and grime to it. She made her debut with “Habits (Stay High),” a hangover of a single about willingly succumbing to all your vices to get …
Read More »Beto O'Rourke Thanks Harry Styles for His Endorsement: 'That Was a Huge Boost'
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Beto O’Rourke credited Harry Styles’ endorsement with giving his Texas gubernatorial campaign a bit of a boost in a new interview on the podcast, Hysteria. During the interview, …
Read More »Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Blink-182, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
We’ve reinvented our Songs You Need to Know franchise as a weekly playlist of the best new music — featuring the week’s biggest new singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week we’ve got new songs by Lil Baby, Farruko, and G-Herbo, as well as a brand-new …
Read More »Green Day Ready 'Nimrod' Reissue With Unreleased Demos, 1997 Concert
Green Day will mark the 25th anniversary of their 1997 album Nimrod — which featured the hits “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” and “Nice Guys Finish Last” — with a deluxe reissue complete with unreleased demos and a live recording from the era. Nimrod 25 –25th Anniversary Edition, available …
Read More »Trump's Official Response to Jan. 6 Subpoena Is as Unhinged as His Truth Social Posts
The Jan. 6 committee concluded its final hearing on Thursday by voting unanimously to subpoena Donald Trump, the man Vice Chair Liz Cheney described as the “central cause” of what happened that day. The former president responded with a furious Truth Social posting spree, calling the committee a “BUST” that …
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