Kelly Clarkson‘s covers always bring new life to other artists’ music. On Monday, Clarkson performed Muna‘s beloved track “Stayaway” during the singer’s talk show’s Kellyoke segment. And the group is shook about it! Backed by her My Band Y’all, Clarkson sang the lyrics to the Saves the World single as …
Read More »Christine McVie Influenced Generations: From Japanese Breakfast to Sheryl Crow
Christine McVie‘s musical impact inside of Fleetwood Mac — and as a solo artist — carried a legacy that transcended generations. Following her death at age 79 on Wednesday, the keyboardist and singer was remembered by the likes of Sheryl Crow, Japanese Breakfast, Muna, and many other artists. “God damn …
Read More »Muna Make Us Wish it Was 'August' Again With Dreamy Taylor Swift Cover
It’s giving Swiftie! On Wednesday, Muna released their Live at Electric Lady EP, which features none other than a cover of “August” by Taylor Swift. In a statement, the band described the song as taking on “this very breathy, quiet quality that we hadn’t anticipated, but we just went with.” …
Read More »Watch Live: Behind-the-Scenes from Austin City Limits Music Festival
Rolling Stone is back in Texas for the first weekend of the Austin City Limits music festival, featuring behind-the-scenes coverage from the grounds. Hosted by Jon Weigell and Charlie Cooper, we’re going all-access with your favorite performing artists, including BENEE, Conan Gray, Aly & AJ, Marcus Mumford, Japanese Breakfast, and …
Read More »Muna Serves Us Pure Early 2000s Celebrity Fantasy in 'What I Want'
A night out drinking. Hooking up with the girl decked out in leather at the club. Dancing in the middle of the dance floor at a gay bar. It’s exactly what Muna wants — and they’re not afraid to get it. The Los Angeles trio of vocalist Katie Gavin and …
Read More »Phoebe Bridgers and the Saddest Factory All-Stars Stand Up for Trans Youth at SXSW
Haley Dahl took the stage at Austin’s Mohawk bar on March 16 dressed like a witch from folklore, which checks out, considering her band Sloppy Jane’s recent albumMadison was recorded in a cave. She stood head to toe in royal blue, her velvet suit’s sharp shoulder pads providing a trusty …
Read More »Muna and Phoebe Bridgers Team Up for a Bright, Buoyant, Very Gay Indie-Pop Anthem
Spoiler alert: This song is addictive. From the minute Katie Gavin delivers a line about cherry lipstick across summery acoustic guitar, “Silk Chiffon” ignites a blast of bubblegum indie pop in your brain with no intention of burning out. Like an endless sparkler on the Fourth of July, you just …
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