Robbie Robertson walks through the inspiration behind “The Weight” in a clip from the upcoming documentary, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band, in theaters February 21st. The clip, shared via Paste Magazine, features Robertson tracing the initial inspiration behind their 1968 classic to his Martin D-28. “On Martin …
Read More »Dev Patel Flaunts Dickensian Style in 'David Copperfield' Trailer
Dev Patel stars as the legendary writer in The Personal History of David Copperfield, in theaters May 8th. The clip arrives on the same day as the trailer for Patel’s other upcoming film, The Green Knight. Based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens and directed by Veep creator Armando …
Read More »Watch the Raconteurs Perform 'Bored and Razed' in Extended 'Austin City Limits' Set
Shortly after Rosalía closed out the 45th season of Austin City Limits, the long-running series has added a bonus installment of the Raconteurs‘ recent performance, streaming now on PBS. The supergroup’s performance now extends to a full hour and shows previously unreleased songs in the set list — including the …
Read More »Academy Reveals Why Luke Perry Was Excluded From Oscars 'In Memoriam' Tribute
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences spoke about why actors Luke Perry and Cameron Boyce were absent from the 2020 Oscars‘ In Memoriam tribute in a statement to Us Weekly on Tuesday. “The Academy receives hundreds of requests to include loved ones and industry colleagues in the Oscars …
Read More »Nicole Atkins Offers Safe Harbor on New Song 'Captain'
Singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins unveiled a new love song, “Captain,” from her upcoming album, Italian Ice, out April 17th via Single Lock Records. The track is a rich, country-tinged ballad that boasts backing vocals from Spoon’s Britt Daniel and finds Atkins offering a struggling partner a helping hand: “And when you’re …
Read More »Watch Janelle Monáe, Steve Martin and Chris Rock Open the 2020 Oscars
While opening the 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday, Janelle Monáe, Steve Martin and Chris Rock addressed the noticeable lack of female director nods at the 2020 ceremony. Monáe appeared on a set reminiscent of Mr. Rogers, singing “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” while wearing the beloved host’s red cardigan. She …
Read More »Bob Weir Joins Wynonna Judd Onstage for the Judds' 'Why Not Me'
Nearly six years ago, when Wynonna Judd announced her new recording project and formed the band called Wynonna & the Big Noise, her move to a more Americana-leaning musical direction, encompassing country, rock, soul, blues, and more, was, in the singer’s own words, “life-changing.” Since the 2016 release of the …
Read More »Inside Lisbon, Portugal's Rich Fado Music Scene
In our new series, we look at eight cities where live music has exploded — from legendary hubs like Chicago and Nashville, to rising hot spots like Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Portland, Maine. We also look at some far-flung destinations where the music is worth the journey. One of those places …
Read More »Watch Finneas Perform 'Let's Fall in Love for the Night' on 'Fallon'
Following his recent win at the Grammys, Finneas stopped by The Tonight Show to perform his acoustic pop number “Let’s Fall in Love for the Night.” The musician was joined by a live band for his upbeat rendition of the track, which comes off his debut EP Blood Harmony. Finneas, …
Read More »The Best Humbucking Pickup Covers
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Electrical guitar pickups have two major classes: humbucker and single-coil. Though all magnetic guitar pickups work generally the same way, their tonal output is best suited to different …
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