To some, last week’s news that Micky Dolenz had filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice to obtain the complete FBI file on the Monkees was a surprise: The Monkees, subversive? But as it turns out, the made-for-TV Monkees were just one of many pop artists who’ve been the …
Read More »5 Seconds of Summer Don't Want to Get 'Older' on Piano-Backed Ballad
5 Seconds of Summer are stepping into the emotional love department, thanks to Luke Hemmings and his fiancée Sierra Deaton. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the Australian band released their single “Older,” which features Deaton’s vocals. “Stare at the photograph/Suddenly takes me back/The promises roll off your breath/In your cocaine-colored wedding …
Read More »The Surf Lodge Brings Lupe Fiasco, Amos Lee To The Stage This September
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It’s just after 7 p.m. on a warm Saturday evening. The sun’s dipping over the horizon, and throngs of people move excitedly to the front of the open-air …
Read More »RS Recommends: The Best Window Air Conditioners for Small Spaces and Studios
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Window-mounted air conditioners may not be the most aesthetically pleasing appliance, but there is no denying they can be absolutely life-saving (trust me). The most basic function of …
Read More »How One Reddit Guy's Disastrous Playlist Launched an Absurd Sex Anthem
Ten years ago, Scottish producer and DJ Hudson Mohawke was a major influence in “wonky” electronic music, a subgenre full of disjointed and unexpected beats. But he couldn’t have known, when he released his 2011 album Satin Panthers, that he’d one day wield far greater influence over a young man’s …
Read More »Blackpink Shares 8-Song Tracklist for 'Born Pink' — and Rosé and Jisoo Have a Songwriting Credit
Blinks, which track do you claim? The girls of Blackpink are gearing up to release their sophomore album Born Pink on Sept. 16, and to help hold fans over until next week, the K-pop group announced the 8-song tracklist for the album on Wednesday. Jisoo and Rosé are listed as …
Read More »Jon Pardi Is A Sharp Honky Tonk Throwback On 'Mr. Saturday Night'
On his 2019 album Heartache Medication, Jon Pardi evoked the ghosts of the past in “Call Me Country,” professing his love for singing songs “about freight trains and prisons/Heartaches and honky-tonks/Cowboys and outlaws.” It wasn’t a posture —since debuting in 2012, Pardi has been a torchbearer for those classic country …
Read More »Rolling Stone x BACARDÍ Rum Bring the Heat to Vegas For 'Life is Beautiful'
Before you give the coasts too much credit as the epicenters of entertainment, Life Is Beautifulis back to remind us just how much Las Vegas has to offer. And while Rolling Stone is never far from any action, this time, BACARDÍ is ready to set the Neon Capital alight. In …
Read More »'I Needed to Write It': Kelly Clarkson's Next Album Will Grapple With the Fallout of Her Divorce
Kelly Clarkson’s long-awaited new album, which will be released in 2023, chronicles the emotional tumult of the singer/talk show host’s divorce from her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. Clarkson confirmed the LP and its arrival next year in a new interview with Variety, saying, “[T]his is an important album. I’m working on …
Read More »RS Recommends: Combat The Heatwave With This Cooling Mattress Pad, Now Just $40
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With heatwaves still sweeping across the nation, staying cool is a must. But, not even the best air conditioners and fans can help you from waking up covered …
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