Hearts Sold Separately is just weeks away — and Mariah the Scientist is giving fans another song to preview her upcoming record. On Thursday, the R&B singer released the sultry “Is It a Crime,” featuring Kali Uchis‘ luscious vocals. “Tell me, what’s it to ya? Tell me, is it a …
Read More »How Adrian Quesada Reinvented the Classic Bolero — Again
For the past few years, Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas fame has injected new life into the 19th-century bolero. Inspired by the traditional Latin American ballad and psychedelic recordings of the Sixties and Seventies, Quesada is among the many artists and producers that are casting the genre in a new …
Read More »Ghostface Killah Is the Ultimate 'Rap Kingpin' on First 'Supreme Clientele 2' Track
Ghostface Killah has announced the long-awaited sequel to his 2000 classic, Supreme Clientele, with the album slated to arrive Aug. 22 via Mass Appeal. The Supreme Clientele 2 announcement was accompanied by the release of a first single, “Rap Kingpin,” which features some characteristically dense, over-the-top, and reference-stuffed Ghostface bars …
Read More »PinkPantheress Showcases 'Illegal,' 'Girl Like Me,' 'Tonight' Medley on 'Fallon'
PinkPantheress made her TV debut last night, appearing on The Tonight Show to perform a dance-ready medley of three of her songs. With the help of a DJ and a group of backup dancers, the British musician showcased a lively mash-up of “Illegal,” “Girl Like Me,” and “Tonight.” All three …
Read More »Foo Fighters Bring on New Drummer to Replace Josh Freese
After parting with Josh Freese in May, the Foo Fightershave enlisted Nine Inch Nails touring member Ilan Rubin as their next drummer. In an unexpected twist, Freese will join Nine Inch Nails on their Peel It Back run, Rolling Stone has confirmed. Rubin has been traveling with Nine Inch Nails …
Read More »Josh Freese Readies Return After Making 'Hardest Decision' to Leave Nine Inch Nails
Josh Freese stopped performing with Nine Inch Nails in 2008, marking the end of a three-year stint in the touring band for the group led by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. He spent the next few years touring with Weezer, Paramore, Sublime with Rome, and more. Earlier this year, he …
Read More »Idles Debut Raucous Single 'Rabbit Run' From Darren Aronofsky's 'Caught Stealing'
Idles debuted a new single, “Rabbit Run,” which was written for Darren Aronofsky’s upcoming film Caught Stealing. The song is one of four original tracks the rock band contributed to the movie’s soundtrack and they also recorded the full film score composed by Rob Simonsen. The soundtrack, out Aug. 29 …
Read More »Chance The Rapper Sets Release Date For New Album 'Star Line'
Chance The Rapper’s sophomore album Star Line is finally coming on Aug. 15. The project, purportedly inspired by journeys to Ghana, Jamaica, and other international locales, is available for CD and digital pre-orders at starlinegallery.co. The album cover was again created by Brandon Breaux, Chance’s longtime collaborator who has helped …
Read More »Hear Elton John Duet With Spinal Tap on 'Stonehenge'
It turns out that the real problem with Spinal Tap‘s “Stonehenge” wasn’t just that tiny onstage prop — the song was also missing some assistance from a living rock monument. A just-released new version of the track, featuring Elton John on vocals, is the first single from the fictional metal …
Read More »Sean Combs' Allies Have Upped Pardon Talks. His Survivors Want to Shut Them Down
As Sean Combs’ camp ramps up its efforts to secure a presidential pardon for the hip-hop mogul, Rolling Stone has learned there are ongoing talks among survivors to send a personal letter to President Donald Trump urging him against the idea. “The only reason he’s coming to Trump now is …
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