Trying to discern Bob Dylan‘s motivations for just about any action is a fool’s errand. He’s an extremely private person who loves nothing more than confounding his fans with jarring left and right turns nobody could have seen coming. Why did he largely stop playing guitar onstage two decades ago? …
Read More »Billy Corgan Wants to Rock Out Again. Is That a Good Thing?
Throughout rock and pop history, musicians have been undone by ambition and creative indulgence, but Billy Corgan has long thrived on both. Swimming against the current, and splashing water in our faces, has always seems to enthrall and energize him and Smashing Pumpkins. Just last year, Corgan unveiled the last …
Read More »Carly Pearce Will Fly Like a 'Hummingbird' on New Tour
Carly Pearce will fly city to city like a hummingbird: On Monday, the country star announced her Hummingbird world tour, in celebration of her new album of the same name, later this year. “So thrilled to be announcing the 2024/2025 hummingbird WORLD TOUR,” Pearce wrote on Instagram. Tickets for the …
Read More »Monica Is Releasing a Country Album With Brandi Carlile
The rest of 2024 is jam-packed for Monica. The R&B legend is preparing to share her first full-length album since Code Red arrived nearly a decade ago. To make up for lost time, Monica has scheduled the release of not one but two albums before the end of the year …
Read More »'Talkin' Greenwich Village' Book to Tell History of NYC's Most Famous Musical Haven
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The history of one of New York City’s most vibrant havens for musicians and artists — from Dave Van Ronk, Sonny Rollins and Bob Dylan to Shawn Colvin …
Read More »Stevie Wonder Shouts Out Kamala Harris During Performance at Duke Fakir's Funeral Service
Stevie Wonder advocated for love (and mentioned the Vice President) while speaking at Duke Fakir’s funeral service. During Friday’s final farewell for the Four Tops star, Wonder performed two gospel songs and gave a shout-out to Kamala Harris. After singing “The Lord’s Prayer” and sharing a quick “Amen” with theHartford …
Read More »Addison Rae to Put the Soda Back in Pop With New Single 'Diet Pepsi'
Addison Rae may be trying to supplant espresso as the drink of summer 2024 with her new song, “Diet Pepsi,” which is set to arrive this Friday, Aug. 9. Rae officially announced the single Monday and shared the cover art after teasing the song — her first for Columbia Records …
Read More »MGK Celebrates a Year of Sobriety After Rehab: 'Constant Tightrope Walk'
MGK is celebrating a full year of being “completely sober.” The rock musician stopped by Bonnie XO’s Dumb Blonde podcast on Monday and shared that he hasn’t drunk alcohol since August of last year after spending time in rehab. “I’m completely sober from everything. I don’t drink anymore. I haven’t …
Read More »Fred Again.. Will Bring New Album 'Ten Days' on the Road With 'Places We've Never Been' Tour
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Good things come in twos. Fred Again.. has followed up the announcement of his forthcoming studio album Ten Days with a slate of tour dates. The musician will …
Read More »Taylor Swift Celebrates Simone Biles, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Katie Ledecky in Moving Olympics Promo
Taylor Swift lent her voice to a new promo video released on Saturday, celebrating a handful of Team U.S.A.’s brightest athletes who have all medaled at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Backed by her 1989 single “Style,” Swift salutes gymnast Simone Biles, swimmer Katie Ledecky, and sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson. “Never be …
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