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SXSW 2025 headed into the weekend with a Friday night full of surprises. On one stage, an under-the-radar appearance from Texas’ own St. Vincent; on another, a vaudeville performance by actor John C. Reilly‘s new creation. In every other available space in town, there were great new artists, local legends, …

ZZ Top have announced that longtime drummer Frank Beard has “temporarily stepped away” from the band’s current tour due to health issues. According to the band’s management, Beard’s unspecified health procedure requires “his focus in the near term.” “He is looking forward to a speedy recovery,” they added. The Rock …

Jack White’s fans at his show at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo on Saturday were treated to a surprise performance by Eddie Vedder. During White’s encore, which included the White Stripes songs “Hypnotize” and “Seven Nation Army,” White launched into Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” with his band. White …

The Chicago Bulls were forced to remove all six of the NBA team’s championship banners — captured during Michael Jordan’s Nineties reign — after they were inadvertently damaged by pyrotechnics during Disturbed’s concert at Chicago’s United Center. The United Center confirmed Friday that the banners each suffered “minor damage” from …

While Houston is the Texas town better known to serve Afrobeats lovers, Rema fans flocked to Austin for his headlining set that closed out Rolling Stone’s Future of Music showcase. Rappers Samara Cyn and Anycia, who took the stage before him, couldn’t contain their excitement for Rema’s show either — …

Hours before música mexicana heartthrob Ivan Cornejo took the stage at Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater, his fans had already begun to hype him up. They showed up in droves — some of them carrying the signature red roses Cornejo tends to give out during his sets — …

The girls of BINI always wanted to work with a Latin artist — and in Belinda, they found a perfect collaborator. On Thursday, the Mexican pop star and Filipina group released the “Dos Veces remix” of BINI’s song “Blink Twice,” which premieres with Rolling Stone. “We love Belinda and her …

As Iron Maiden celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2025, a new documentary about the metal greats is slated to be released later this year. Distribution of the film in the United States is still up in the air, though Universal Pictures International has secured the global rights for the film. …

Afrobeats star Davido is celebrating his reign as one of Nigeria’s leading pop acts with “Be There Still,” the latest single from his forthcoming album 5ive. “I want to have it all/Still dey find my resolve,” he sings over a rattling shakers, scattered log drumming, and bassy synths. The song …

Some of the biggest stars at SXSW 2025 spent the festival’s third full day of music at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch, where everyone from Julien Baker and Torres to Jessica Simpson and Lucinda Williams all showed up. Others were at Rolling Stone‘s Future of Music showcase, where música mexicana heartthrob …