Jamie Foxx couldn’t hold back his tears as he thanked his daughters and his sister for helping him through his recent health scare while accepting the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2025 BET Awards on Monday night. The actor and singer credited his family with being the reason why he’s …
Read More »Why Feid Decided to Let Go of Expectations and Produce a Whole Damn Album Himself
When Feid started making his new LP, FERXXO VOL X: Sagrado, the Colombian star wanted to do two things: One, he wanted to free himself of any expectations around the music and just create for fun. Two, he wanted to produce the entire album himself. “It was something I wanted …
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, …
Read More »Karol G Unveils 'Tropicoqueta' Cover and Release Date: 'It's Party, It's Identity'
Karol G is bringing the party on her new album, Tropicoqueta. The Colombian star kicked off the week by announcing her fifth LP and promised it will be released “very soon.” Today, she shared more details about the album: Tropicoqueta is set to arrive next week on June 20. Along …
Read More »Role Model Drops Out of Several Gracie Abrams Shows to Film Netflix's 'Good Sex'
Role Model is canceling a few shows to focus on filming Lena Dunham’s Good Sex. The singer announced that he’d drop out of most of Gracie Abrams‘ shows, where he was scheduled as an opener, and an upcoming festival appearance. “I’m so excited to be joining Lena and the Good …
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