Rolling Stone’s September cover star Steve Lacy is getting ready to release Oh Yeah? his follow-up to 2022’s Gemini Rights. The Grammy-winning musician best known for the smash hit “Bad Habit” says that on this album, he’s focused on being as transparent as possible, which means letting fans in on …
Read More »Cardi B, Steve Lacy, Dijon, And All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.This week,Cardi B reminds everyone in the game she’s rap’s princess over an old school New York beat, Steve Lacy returns with his first bit of new music since …
Read More »Steve Lacy Is One of Modern Pop's Most Unique Talents. Just Don't Make a Big Deal About It
W e’re going to miss this show.” I’m in the passenger seat of a new-model Mercedes that’s basically parked in Paris traffic. Steve Lacy sits in the back on aux duty, running through a playlist featuring the French electronic duo Air, M.I.A., and Faye Webster. We’re heading to the Bourse …
Read More »Steve Lacy Shares Album Merch and a New Single 'Nice Shoes'
Fresh off his Rolling Stone cover, Steve Lacy has shared his first new single in three years, “Nice Shoes.” He announced the single on his Instagram page with a link to a new website, www.wearesteve.net where he’s also selling merch featuring the Oh Yeah cover art. “The song “Nice Shoes” …
Read More »Fousheé Announces First-Ever 'Pointy Heights' U.S. Tour
Singer and songwriter Fousheé, who co-wrote Steve Lacy‘s breakout hit “Bad Habit,” announced her first North American tour. The Monday announcement follows the release of Fousheé’s second album Pointy Heights, which released Sep. 13. Fousheé shared the news in an Instagram clip featuring her hop out of a car in …
Read More »Sampha Bites His Tongue With Stripped-Down Cover of Steve Lacy's 'Bad Habit'
Celebrated singer-songwriter Sampha picked Steve Lacy’s hit “Bad Habit” for his customary cover during an appearance on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. Sampha delivered a pared-back, practically delicate rendition of the song. Instead of the original’s thumping drum beat, Sampha used only a spare, skittering percussion track which provided a …
Read More »Steve Lacy Stands Behind Smashing Fan's Camera Last Year, But Understands 'They're Just Young'
Steve Lacy has been reflecting on his decision to destroy the disposable camera one of his fans threw at him during a concert in New Orleans last October. At the time, he said he didn’t believe he owed anyone an apology — and after nearly a full year, he still …
Read More »Steve Lacy Struggles to Let Go of a Love He No Longer Wants in 'Helmet' Video
Steve Lacy‘s heart needs some protection. On Monday, the musician released the video for his single “Helmet,” which finds the singer struggling to get over (and rid of) a clingy partner he no longer wants to be with, as he begs them to “let me go as I’m tryna let …
Read More »Steve Lacy's New Signature Fender Stratocaster Has Guitar Players Ex-Static
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Steve Lacy is getting his very own guitar, and it’s a riff on none other than the most popular axe ever: the Fender Stratocaster. Lacy’s “People Pleaser” Stratocaster, …
Read More »Fousheé Made One of 2022's Biggest Hits. Next, She Wants to Transcend Time
Whether you’re a New York City native, a transplant, or just a two-day visitor to the sprawling metropolis, you’ve probably seen a struggling artist performing on the subway or a station platform. “Showtime, showtime, showtime!” street dancers often shout before flipping off the ceilings of the train cars and maneuvering …
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