Blackpink member Lisa is gearing up to unveil her new solo single, “Rockstar.” Today, the singer shared a 10-second snippet of the song’s music video, which features Lisa strutting through city streets at night and posing in stylish outfits as she croons,“It’s so hype, hype/ Baby I’m a rockstar.” The …
Read More »Pom Pom Squad Return With Grunge-y Summer Stunner 'Downhill'
Pom Pom Squad are back with “Downhill,” their first new single in three years. The track is a grunge-y summer stunner that opens with a burning riff and Mia Berrin’s vocals. It’s a fitting return for the Brooklyn band, with lines like “I’m coming back from the dead” and a …
Read More »Christian Nodál Teams Up With Gusi, Taboo for Emilio Estefan-Led Leagues Cup Anthem
The Leagues Cup is bringing the Mexican and American soccer leagues together for another year — and it got a star-studded team of musicians to sing its anthem. Rolling Stone can exclusively premiere the Emilio Estefan-produced “Nuestros Colores,” featuring vocals from Mexican star Christian Nodál, Black Eyed Peas‘ Taboo, Panamanian …
Read More »Want to Buy One of Wilco's Rare Guitars? Now's Your Chance
If there’s one thing that Jeff Tweedy has a lot of, it’s songs. (He famously tries to write at least once a day.) If there’s another, it’s really cool guitars. Wilco’s frontman has been collecting vintage instruments throughout his storied career, using some of them to make records and stockpiling …
Read More »Flo Milli Is Feeling Herself on NPR Tiny Desk Debut
NPR‘s Tiny Desk might be small, but Flo Milli‘s presence as a performer made expansive use of the space. The rapper made her debut on the live performance series with a set that spanned her growing catalogue of hits, kicking off with rock versions of the ultimate self-affirmation anthem “Conceited” …
Read More »The Who's Rock Opera 'Tommy' Is Closing on Broadway Again
The Who‘s Tommy, the rock opera that originally ran on Broadway from 1993 through 1995, is closing once again. The revival of the show at the Nederlander Theater opened in March earlier this year and will close its curtains on July 21 after 132 standard performances and 20 previews. Tommy …
Read More »Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson Set for Toby Keith Benefit Concert
Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and Eric Church are among the country stars that will pay tribute to Toby Keith at a Nashville benefit concert next month. “Toby Keith: American Icon,” set for Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on July 29, will also feature performances by Darius Rucker, Ashley …
Read More »Manu Chao Sings One for the Couriers on 'Sao Paulo Motoboy'
On “São Paulo Motoboy,” Manu Chao narrates the ballad of a daredevil motorcycle courier weaving in and out of traffic in the Brazilian megalopolis to make a delivery, or he’ll be fired. The music takes a relaxed tempo, but the video, much of which is taken from the motorcycle equivalent …
Read More »How the Kinks Made Rock History With 'Waterloo Sunset'
The Kinks were heading into uncharted territory in the Sixties. The London rockers blew up in the early days of the British invasion, topping the charts with violently rowdy bangers like “You Really Got Me.” But Ray Davies began to explore a new kind of introspective songwriting, telling stories of …
Read More »Chappell Roan Covered Two Different 'Dreams.' Which One Is Better?
Hey, have you heard about Chappell Roan? Sorry, sorry, we know you were probably conscious at some point in the last six months, never mind. Her debut, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, came out last year, but the world wasn’t quite ready for it at the time. …
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