It took 35 years and an industry-altering digital music revolution, but for the first time since 1987, vinyl sold more units than CDs in the U.S. last year. The figure solidified vinyl’s dominance over an otherwise increasingly irrelevant physical music landscape. The feat is among the most noteworthy stats from …
Read More »Why Did Spotify Have an Official 'Hitler Radio' Playlist?
Until last week, any Spotify user could access a playlist titled “Musikkorps Der Leibstandarte — SS Adolf Hitler Radio” — so named for the Nazi fuhrer’s personal corps of bodyguards. The streaming service itself generated the track list, and multiple Rolling Stone staffers each received a different mix upon loading …
Read More »'J-Hope in the Box' Is Now Streaming: How to Watch the BTS Star's Disney+ Documentary Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Nearly seven months since the release of Jack in the Box, BTS fans will finally get to go behind-the-scenes of J-Hope‘s debut solo album in a new documentary, …
Read More »Showtime's Latest Deal Gets You a Free Month of Streaming (and Discounted Pricing Afterwards)
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. There’s probably a good chance a friend recently told you that you “have to watch Yellowjackets!” (which you do), the George & Tammy series, or that new Sheryl …
Read More »To Bundle or Not to Bundle: Why That Is No Longer the Question
Bundling multiple products or services together is nothing new. Whether it’s the option package on your car or the value meal you get at the drive-through, bundling is evident in our most common purchase decisions. This is not surprising. Not only do bundles often allow companies to capture more revenue …
Read More »How to Watch All Four Seasons of 'Westworld' Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. “This is the story about a girl,” Evan Rachel Wood‘s character Christina says in the latest trailer for the fourth and, as of today, the final season of …
Read More »How to Watch the Breeders' Cup Online: Live Stream Horse Racing Without Cable
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Horse racing’s end-of-the-year finale has opened its starting gates with the 2022 Breeders’ Cup kicking off at the Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. Whether you’re a casual …
Read More »Adriana Chechik Calls Out Tech Company Lenovo After Back-Breaking TwitchCon Injury
TwitchCon, the annual convention celebrating the creators and gamers who use the streaming platform Twitch, took place at the San Diego Convention Center this weekend. The event featured live games, fan meetups, and performances, including a Megan Thee Stallion concert featuring Halo’s Master Chief. But it was a foam pit …
Read More »How to Watch 'Bachelor in Paradise': Stream Season 8 Online Without Cable
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It might be fall, but the beach just got hotter: Bachelor in Paradise has returned for its eighth season. The Bachelor in Paradise setup remains the same for …
Read More »Why Streaming Services Strive for Multi-Medium Magic
There have never been so many mediums to tell a single compelling story, and that’s good news for media companies spending billions to create content for streaming services. Where content traditionally flowed in only one direction — from books to movies or TV shows — the best stories are now …
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