Earlier this month, Trev Lukather and Nic Collins’ new band the Effect released their version of Journey‘s 1986 deep cut “It Could Have Been You” —featuring new vocals by Steve Perry. When Rolling Stone hopped on Zoom to hear how the song came together, Perry told us that he has …
Read More »The Beach Boys Hold 'Family Reunion' at 'Surfin' Safari' Spot in Clip From Band's Documentary
The Beach Boys hold a “family reunion” at the same spot where their Surfin’ Safari was photographed in this exclusive clip from the upcoming Disney+ documentary about the trailblazing group. In The Beach Boys clip from 2023 — and premiering on the 58th anniversary of the release of Pet Sounds …
Read More »Girl Ultra Will Explore 'Sadness, Femininity, and Lust' on New EP 'Blush'
After a successful performance at Coachella last month and on the heels of her opening slot on tour with Chromeo, Girl Ultra is ready for a new era of music. Rolling Stone can exclusively reveal that the Mexican rising star will be releasing her EP Blush on July 12 via …
Read More »Cardi B on the Ups and Downs of Her Marriage With Offset: 'We Do Love Each Other'
Cardi B revealed what she cherishes and what she finds challenging about her long, complicated relationship with Offset, describing it in her new Rolling Stone cover story as less a connection between married partners, than an intractable bond between best friends. “We do love each other,” Cardi said. “It’s not …
Read More »The Tribute Is Theirs: Lila Iké and H.E.R. Honor a Nineties R&B Touchstone
As decades pass, it’s become clear that Brandy and Monica’s 1998 stare-down, “The Boy Is Mine,” wasn’t just a ubiquitous song and video in its day. (It was Number One on the pop chart for an astounding 13 consecutive weeks.) Its legacy has extended way beyond that era. Contestants covered …
Read More »Cardi B Is Done With All Politicians: 'Damn, Y'all Not Caring About Nobody'
After providing vocal support for Bernie Sanders and then Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential primaries and election, Cardi B has no interest in getting involved in 2024. In her new Rolling Stone cover story, the rapper, political junkie, and occasional pundit discussed her disillusionment with all sides of the …
Read More »See Black Crowes Bring Out Steven Tyler to Perform 'Mama Kin' at London Gig
The Black Crowes brought out soon-to-be tourmate Steven Tyler for a rendition of Aerosmith’s “Mama Kin” during the band’s London gig Wednesday. “If it is alright with y’all, we wanna play one more song. We wanna dedicate it to somebody who is a dear friend, and a hero, and a …
Read More »Kings of Leon Take Creative Control in 'Seen' Video: It's 'More Authentic'
Kings of Leon recently released their ninth studio album, Can We Please Have Fun, a sprawling self-interrogation that ushers the band into a new phase of their artistry more than two decades into their career. The process of creating the album gifted the quartet with a newfound sense of clarity. …
Read More »Luke Combs Proves That, Yes, He Can Sing Inside a Tornado, Thank You, in New Video
It is possible to be “scared of nothin’ and … scared to death” at the same, at least so says Luke Combs, who holds his own bellowing about the virtues of the Sooner State over a torrent of wind and rain in the video for his new song, “Ain’t No …
Read More »Wyatt Ellis and His Mandolin Are Causing a Big Stir in Bluegrass
Wyatt Ellis is only 15, but the mandolin prodigy is making quite a splash on the bluegrass world and appearing alongside some pillars of the genre — Bobby Osborne, Sierra Hull, Sam Bush, Marty Stuart, and Ronnie McCoury, among them. “The bluegrass community has always been welcoming to young and …
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