By the time Megan Moroney sang the words, “Oh, my God, am I okay?” at Rolling Stone’s third-annual Future of Music showcase at SXSW on Wednesday night, it was clear the Georgia country star already had her answer. Moroney was far better than just “okay,” and the fans assembled at …
Read More »Rise Against Break Out the Bullhorn in New Live Video for 'Nod'
Punk stalwarts Rise Against have dropped a new music video for their recent single, “Nod.” Released in January, just a few days after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, “Nod” isn’t overtly political, but contains a particularly potent rallying cry for this moment: “I swear to god this can’t wait/One more minute, …
Read More »Harry Styles Las Vegas Residency Plans Aren't Just False Rumors, They Were 'Never' Discussed at All
Earlier this month, unconfirmed reports about Harry Styles planning an extensive 35-date residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas made rounds online. Initially reported by the New York Post, news that the musician was “in final negotiations” for the show didn’t just take fans by surprise — it was news …
Read More »The Best of SXSW Day Two: Billy Woods, Jack's Mannequin, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, and More
A great performance at SXSW can happen anywhere: An official showcase at a downtown venue, an unofficial get-together at an East Side bar, a shindig thrown by a third-party political group, or all of the above. Here are the best things we saw on Wednesday, March 12, at SXSW 2025. …
Read More »Laura Jane Grace Reacts to Right-Wing Backlash to Her Song 'Your God': 'I'm Not Being Profane to Be Profane'
The death threats were the first clue. On March 7, Laura Jane Grace played her new song, “Your God (God’s Dick),” at a Bernie Sanders “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” event in Wisconsin. A bawdy, and, yes, profane, sing-along, the track was meant to be a protest against …
Read More »See Third Eye Blind Debut New Song 'Like a Lullabye' During Tiny Desk Set
Third Eye Blind played a set of early tracks and debuted a new song at the Y2K rockers’ Tiny Desk concert. The five-song performance kicked off with stripped-down rendition of “Slow Motion” and “Motorcycle Drive By” — non-singles off the band’s 1999 sophomore LP Blue and 1997 self-titled debut, respectively …
Read More »Jessica Simpson Returns to Stage After 15 Years: 'I Needed to Remember Who I Was'
Jessica Simpson‘s boots were made for walking back onstage for the first time in 15 years. The singer recently launched her comeback with a pair of singles, “Use My Heart Against Me” and “Leave.” She performed both records, plus her renditions of “Son of a Preacher Man” and “These Boots …
Read More »Chappell Roan Says Upcoming LP Will Be Pop: 'I'm Not Switching Genres'
Although Chappell Roan is about to debut her country single “The Giver,” the musician has assured fans she’s not leaving pop music behind. Roan appeared on a new episode of Today’s Country Radio With Kelleigh Bannenon Apple Music, as previewed by E! News, and reflected on her longtime love of …
Read More »Lizzo Needs a Drink on New Disco-Pop Song 'Still Bad'
A year ago this month, Lizzo declared “I quit” on social media after “being dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet.” Now she’s saying, “Let’s turn this pain into some champagne, baby,” on “Still Bad,” her second single after a couple of years’ worth of legal drama, …
Read More »How Ivan Cornejo Became Música Mexicana's Heartbreak Kid
M agical as it is, Disneyland at night can lead to sensory overload pretty quickly. A smiling Mickey grins out from a Ferris wheel that glows like a firework in the middle of the park, fluorescent lights blink at every corner, and tinny theme songs from every Disney classic you …
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