Thom Yorke has quietly been on a bit of a tear the past year or so. In 2024, his side project the Smile — with Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and jazz drummer Tom Skinner — put out two dazzling albums of crinkly art-rock, Wall of Eyes and Cutouts. He also …
Read More »Jury Selection in Sean Combs Trial Delayed
Follow all our Sean Combs trial coverage The jury selection in Sean Combs‘ sex trafficking and racketeering trial has been delayed until Monday, after prosecutors from the Southern District of New York and Combs’ high-powered criminal defense team spent the majority of this week quizzing potential jurors on their backgrounds …
Read More »See Pearl Jam Bring Out Peter Frampton to Perform 'Black' at Nashville Concert
Pearl Jam brought out surprise guest Peter Frampton during their concert Thursday in Nashville, with the two Rock Hall-inducted artists linking up for a rendition of the band’s “Black.” “This gentleman was someone we looked up to before the Ramones. Some of our first guitar heroes, [like] Jimmy Page and …
Read More »Garbage Smash the Patriarchy on New Song 'Get Out My Face'
Shirley Manson says it plainly in the chorus to Garbage‘s new single: “Get out of my face, don’t mess with me, we’re exhausted.” She’s totally over hearing your patriarchal complaints about your problems on “Get Out My Face AKA Bad Kitty,” the second single off the band’s upcoming Let All …
Read More »The K's and Cassia Lead First 'Future of Music U.K.' Showcase at SXSW London
The K’s and Cassia lead the lineup for Rolling Stone’s “Future of Music U.K.” showcase, taking place at the inaugural South by Southwest London festival next month. The two-day event is scheduled for June 4 and 5 at Hoxton Hall in the Shoreditch neighborhood of London. The K’s — the …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Grand National Tour Is a Spellbinding Display of Star Power
One year ago last week, Kendrick Lamar set flames to Drake’s reputation that the rap world is still feeling the embers from. In just a week, songs like “Euphoria,” “6:16 In LA,” and yes, “Not Like Us,” bested Drake’s offering in their quick-draw war of words, and subsequently crowned Lamar …
Read More »Trump Says Republicans Should 'Probably Not' Tax the Rich
President Donald Trump can’t decide if taxing the ultra rich is worth it. In a Friday morning Truth Social post, the president wrote that “Republicans should probably not do it, but I’m OK if they do!!!” “The problem with even a ‘TINY’ tax increase for the RICH, which I and …
Read More »What's the Deal With Sleep Token?
Since emerging in 2016, the English prog-metal outfit Sleep Token have become one of rock’s most enigmatic success stories. Operating in cloaked pseudonymity — their core members are known as Vessel and II, and they perform in elaborately detailed costumes — they’ve crafted a wide-ranging musical world that’s felt distinctly …
Read More »Rob Halford Explains Why Judas Priest Are Missing Black Sabbath's Farewell Megaconcert
Judas Priest found out too late that Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath would be playing a star-studded farewell concert this summer to join in on the festivities, frontman Rob Halford recently told Metal Hammer. A talent agent in Germany recruited the band to perform at the 60th anniversary concert for …
Read More »The Weekend and Playboi Carti Rewind the Clock With Doechii on 'Timeless' Remix
The Weeknd and Playboi Carti hand the opening verse of their collaboration “Timeless” over to Doechii on a new remix of the record. The rapper kicks off the latest version of the Hurry Up Tomorrow single with rockstar stamina and a glimpse into how she spends her 24 hours in …
Read More »