He never had a signature song the way his peers and sometime bandmates Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton did, but the genres that Jeff Beck explored throughout his career chart the changes in rock — and rock guitar — over decades. One of rock’s most physical technicians, seeming to enjoy …
Read More »Taylor Swift Performs 'Anti-Hero' For First Time at the 1975 Show
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. During The 1975’s concert in London, Matty Healy welcomed a special guest: Taylor Swift, who hit the stage to perform “Anti-Hero” live for the first time. In a …
Read More »Lorde's Sister Indy Drops Nostalgic New Single 'Hometown'
Indy, the New Zealand-born singer and younger sister of Lorde, has released her latest single, “Hometown,” off her upcoming debut EP. “‘Hometown’ is about the memories from my teen years in suburbia that I’ll never forget,” the singer born India Yelich-O’Connor said of the track in a statement. “This song …
Read More »Joni Mitchell to Receive Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
In what’s shaping up to be a big year for the continued comeback of Joni Mitchell, the legendary singer-songwriter has been announced as this year’s recipient of the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Mitchell will be feted on March 1 with an all-star tribute concert in Washington, …
Read More »Hear the Police's Humble Beginnings on Stewart Copeland's Rare 'Clown's Revenge' Demo
The set list for the Police‘s first concert consisted of seven songs, and drummer Stewart Copeland estimates they got through all of them in about six minutes. “We were fast,” he says. With the exception of “Landlord,” which Sting cowrote, and a cover of the Animals’ “It’s My Life,” Copeland …
Read More »Mya Byrne Introduces the 'Rhinestone Tomboy' With New Album
Mya Byrne is ready to shine with a new album this year. The singer-songwriter’s new full-length, Rhinestone Tomboy, will be released on April 28 via Kill Rock Stars Nashville — the first album project for the legendary indie label’s new sister imprint. Along with the announcement, Byrne has released the …
Read More »David Byrne Will Transform Broadway Stage Into Nightclub Set for 'Here Lies Love' Disco Musical
This summer, David Byrne is bringing disco to Broadway. Here Lies Love, the musical the Talking Heads frontman created with Fatboy Slim, will return from a six-year stage hiatus to join the big ranks just in time to follow up the April 2022 close of David Byrne’s American Utopia. The …
Read More »Paramore Fret About the Future on New Single 'C'est Comme Ça'
A month before the release of Paramore’s much-anticipated new album This Is Why, the trio has shared the third single from the LP, “C’est Comme Ça.” The song title translates to “It’s like that,” which is the French way of saying the expression “That’s just how it is.” Keeping with …
Read More »Dan Auerbach Leads the Arcs on a Search for 'Sunshine' on New Single
Dan Auerbach‘s the Arcs are on a search for the bright side on their latest single, “Sunshine.” The record doubles as a dedication to band member Richard Swift, whose background vocals and percussion are featured on the song he co-wrote in 2018 before his death at age 41. “We’re waiting …
Read More »NOFX Announce 2023 Farewell Tour Dates as 'the Very Last Shows NOFX Will Ever Be Playing'
Before saying goodbye after 40 years together, punk rock band NOFX are going all out for their newly announced farewell tour. During their final run of shows, the Los Angeles band will perform in 40 cities with a unique 40-song setlist for each night. And once they walk off stage …
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