2024 was an incredible year for new music. Don’t believe us? Just take a look at these wildly varied lists of the year’s 10 best albums, as chosen by more than 40 members of Rolling Stone’s staff across all departments. These lists feature pop blockbusters, DIY faves, and everything in …
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The world may have devolved into a cruel, dark, Hobbesian state of nature in 2024, but it was a pretty amazing time for live rock music. The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band were in stadiums, Pearl Jam, Weezer, David Gilmour, and Olivia Rodrigo headlined arenas, …
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For the past several years, country music’s streaming boom has been one of the biggest stories in the industry, as superstars like Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, and Zach Bryan have helped turn country into music’s hottest genre. That dominance was once again reflected on the charts this year. By the …
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