Music

Leading up tothe Grammy nominations on Nov. 8, Rolling Stone is breaking down 13 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night. This year’s nominations for Best Rap Song will likely celebrate the two most exciting things in …

Taylor Swifthas donated $5 million in relief efforts for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, which devastated parts of the southeastern United States, and to help with recovery as Hurricane Milton approaches. The non-profit organization Feeding America announced her donation on social media Wednesday, sharing a statement from CEO Babineaux-Fontenot. “We’re …

Unreleased recordings by R.E.M., MJ Lenderman, the War on Drugs, Feist, Waxahatchee, and more than 100 other artists make up a newly released benefit compilation, Cardinals at the Window. Proceeds from the megacomp, available on Bandcamp, will help provide aid to victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Other …

Wicked: The Soundtrack is scheduled to arrive in tandem with the release of the Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo-led film on Nov. 22. But being that the film itself has split the famed musical into two parts, with the second scheduled to arrive earlier than expected in November 2025, the …

Kim Gordon has released a new song, “Banging on the Freeway,” alongside a music video for the track. The clip was directed by her daughter and frequent collaborator Coco Gordon Moore. The track is a clattering, mesmerizing blast of propulsive noise rock crossed with some far-flung hip-hop influences as Gordon …

Since Kamala Harris stepped up as the candidate to face off with Donald Trump in November, she’s sparked a wildly energetic response from the music world. Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo, and Olivia Rodrigo have all performed at Harris rallies or offered their support, and they are far from alone. Rolling …

Tim Heidecker doesn’t love traveling, but he loves touring. He enjoys living out of a bus, waking up every morning in a new town, even showering at the venue, living light, living on his toes. “I don’t really like vacations,” says the 48-year-old comedian-musician-actor-writer-producer, whose multi-hyphenates alone could attest to …

Duran Duran are getting back into the Halloween spirit with their new cover of Electric Light Orchestra’s 1975 classic, “Evil Woman.” The track will appear on the upcoming deluxe edition of the band’s 2023 album, Danse Macabre, which is set to arrive Oct. 11. Duran Duran’s take on “Evil Woman” …

Hurray for the Riff Raff released their eighth studio album The Past Is Still Alive in February. Eight months later, front person Alynda Segarra is still exploring new ground from the record with the release of an official music video for “Buffalo.” In the clip, Segarra finds themselves in the …

Lucy Dacus, one third of boygenius, previewed a new song that she “dedicated to lesbians” as a special guest during Julien Baker‘s show Tuesday. After wrapping the unnamed song in celebration of International Lesbian Day, bandmate Baker joined Dacus onstage for a duet to “Going Going Gone” and “Night Shift,” …