Over the weekend, Taylor Swift delivered three back-to-back performances in Gelsenkirchen as the beginning of her seven-show run in Germany on the Eras tour. The musician is off to Hamburg and Munich over the next few days, but the country is already missing her. On Saturday, Coldplay took over Merkur …
Read More »Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, Last Surviving Original Four Tops Member, Dead at 88
Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the Four Tops who sang on all of the group’s timeless hits, including “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch),” died Monday of heart failure. He was 88. …
Read More »Childish Gambino Just Wants to Be Donald Glover on 'Bando Stone & the New World'
Who is the real Childish Gambino? The punchline rapper of 2013’s Because the Internet, exploring his identity crises alongside the majestic movie magic of Ludwig Göransson? The psychedelic funkateer of 2016’s “Awaken My Love” who sang psychedelic ragers about love, unity and rebellion? The experimental R&B star of 2020’s 3.20.2020, …
Read More »Fuerza Régida Unveil 'Pero No Te Enamores' Track List With Maluma, Bellakath Collabs
The guys of Fuerza Régida are name-dropping some mystery girls on their new album’s track list. Exclusively with Rolling Stone, the Jesús Ortiz Paz-fronted Mexican American group unveiled the titles of the songs on their upcoming LP Pero No Te Enamores, which includes collabs with Afrojack, Maluma, and Bellakath. The …
Read More »John Summit Reflects on Staying Humble and Opening Up While Breaking New Ground
Comfort in Chaos is the title of John Summit‘s debut studio album, but it’s also the ethos of his career. Backstage at Madison Square Garden, the DJ and producer caught up with Rolling Stone on The Green Room. Ahead of his headlining performance at the famous venue, the 29-year-old opened …
Read More »Charli XCX Fans Are All In for Kamala Harris
We’re currently experiencing a Brat Summer, as everyone paying attention to pop music right now knows. We’re also in an election year — and if you think those two things have nothing to do with each other, think again. Vice President Kamala Harris’ declaration that she’s in it to win …
Read More »American Aquarium's BJ Barham Is OK Not Being a Superstar. Just Don't Ask Him to Shut Up
If The Fear of Standing Still, American Aquarium’s 10th studio album, out July 26, carries an unmistakable theme of home and comfort, credit that to Pearl. Pearl Barham is 6 years old, and when she sets her sights on something she wants, she usually gets it. On a Monday afternoon …
Read More »Watch the Rolling Stones Wrap Up 2024 Tour at a Remote Amphitheater in the Ozarks
The Rolling Stones spent the last three months hitting football stadiums in major cities all across North America on their Hackney Diamonds tour. But it all wrapped up Sunday night at the New Thunder Ridge Nature Arena at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri. That’s a 20,000-seat outdoor amphitheater in …
Read More »Sam Smith Couldn't Walk for a Month After Tearing ACL in 'Awful' Ski Accident
Earlier this year, Sam Smith was pictured using a cane and leg brace for support while walking around in New York. During a recent appearance on the podcast Sidetracked with Annie and Nick, the musician revealed that they needed the gear after tearing their ACL in a skiing accident. “I …
Read More »Moby Grape Guitarist and Founding Member Jerry Miller Dead at 81
Guitarist Jerry Miller, a founding member of the influential psychedelic rock group Moby Grape, died Sunday at age 81. Miller’s grandson, Cody, confirmed the musician’s death to Rolling Stone. A cause of death was not immediately available. Born in Tacoma, Washington in 1943, Miller came up in the same Pacific …
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