It’s officially the Summer of Sabrina (again). One week after returning with “Manchild,” Sabrina Carpenter has announced the new album Man’s Best Friend, out Aug. 29 via Island Records. Carpenter teased the album this morning in an Instagram Live video, rifling through a stack of records by Donna Summer, ABBA, …
Read More »Al Jardine Pays Tribute to Beach Boys Bandmate Brian Wilson: 'My Brother in Spirit'
Al Jardine, co-founder of the Beach Boys, paid tribute to his bandmate Brian Wilson, who died at age 82. “Brian Wilson, my friend, my classmate, my football teammate, my Beach Boy bandmate and my brother in spirit, I will always feel blessed that you were in our lives for as …
Read More »Katy Perry Supports Migrants Amid ICE Raids: 'Deep Injustice'
Katy Perry is voicing her support for migrants. On Tuesday night, the pop star highlighted Los Angeles’ Mexican roots with reposts via her Instagram stories. One described the ICE raids on immigrants as a “huge injustice” on the communities who’ve lived there for generations. “This was once Mexican land, and …
Read More »Carnie Wilson Mourns Dad Brian Wilson: 'I've Never Felt This Kind of Pain Before'
Following the death of Beach Boys frontman and legendary songwriter Brian Wilson at 82, his daughter Carnie Wilson shared a moving tribute to him on social media. “I have no words to express the sadness I feel right now,” Carnie wrote alongside a photo of her, Brian and sister Wendie. …
Read More »The Shootouts Perfect 'Rust Belt' Country on New Album 'Switchback'
It was just about 10 years ago when singer-songwriter Ryan Humbert had an epiphany, one where he realized what he was doing musically wasn’t exactly where his heart and soul wanted to be. “When we started this band it was literally like a bolt of lightning shot through my body,” …
Read More »'He Would Be in the Top 10': Ben Fong-Torres on Writing Sly Stone's Rolling Stone Cover Story
Ben Fong-Torres was one of Rolling Stone’s first star writers, interviewing iconic subjects like Bob Dylan, Ike and Tina Turner, Linda Ronstadt, Marvin Gaye, and more. His first cover story was in May 1969, on Joni Mitchell. “For whatever reason, my byline was dropped,” he says. “I can’t exactly say …
Read More »David Byrne's New Album Is 'A Chance to Be the Mythical Creature We All Harbor Inside'
Fresh off performing “Burning Down the House” with Olivia Rodrigo at Governors Ball, David Byrne has announced a new album. Who Is the Sky? arrives Sept. 5 via Matador Records. To accompany the announcement, Byrne released the lead single “Everybody Laughs,” a kaleidoscopic and joyous capturing of society, particularly New …
Read More »Turnstile Plot North American Tour for 'Never Enough'
Baltimore hardcore favorites Turnstile will hit the road this fall in support of their new album, Never Enough. The lengthy trek kicks off Sept. 15 at the Pinnacle in Nashville and wraps Oct. 19 at the Orlando Amphitheater in Orlando. Speed and Jane Remover will open for Turnstile at all …
Read More »De La Soul Dig Into Their Long Island Roots in 'The Sixth Borough' Doc Clip
De La Soul’s Maseo and Posdnuos return to Long Island to discuss their earliest sessions with producer Prince Paul in an exclusive clip from the upcoming documentary, The Sixth Borough. Directed by Jason Pollard, the film digs into the vibrant and influential history of hip-hop on Long Island, which is …
Read More »Wiz Khalifa Gets Emotional During NPR Tiny Desk Performance
Wiz Khalifa couldn’t hold back his tears when he saw some of his family in the crowd during his NPR Tiny Desk performance. On Tuesday, the rap king visited the NPR offices for a 20-minute performance, featuring classics and new songs, backed by a band. Wearing a Snoop Dogg-referencing shirt, …
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