Taylor Swift‘s documentary Miss Americana is available now on Netflix — and she’s shared a lyric video for a brand-new song exclusively for the film, “Only the Young.” The track soundtracks Swift’s recent political awakening — documented in the movie — making reference to Election Night 2016 as well as …
Read More »Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets Announce Concert Film 'Live at the Roundhouse'
Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets — which explored the pre-Dark Side years of Pink Floyd’s music — will release a concert film this spring documenting the drummer’s 2019 performances at London’s Roundhouse. Live at the Roundhouse — out in select theaters for one-night-only on March 10th ahead of its April …
Read More »The GOP's Attempts to Spin and Deny on Impeachment Have Hit Pathetic New Lows
WASHINGTON — Over the past several days, the president’s legal team and his allies in the Senate mounted a feeble and fact-challenged defense as part of the third impeachment trial in history. They pushed the ahistorical and widely mocked view that Trump shouldn’t be convicted because he committed no actual …
Read More »'The Witcher' Is Bonkers, and We Are Here For It
Even if you haven’t seen The Witcher, you’ve probably kind of seen The Witcher. Netflix’s highly meme-able high-fantasy series has been clawing its way into Twitter timelines and Reddit threads with the tenacity of a Baby Yoda, and it shows no signs of relenting. Based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s popular Polish …
Read More »Psychedelia and Twang: Futurebirds Expand Country-Rock on New Album 'Teamwork'
Sitting at the bar counter of Miller’s on a Friday evening, Daniel Womack looks forward and glances at himself in the large mirror behind the register. An iconic spot in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, the establishment has two claims to fame: It’s where Dave Matthews Band formed and is annually ranked …
Read More »Gary Clark Jr. Recruits the Roots for Scorching 'This Land' at the 2020 Grammys
Gary Clark Jr. recruited the Roots for an updated rendition of the guitarist’s politically charged “This Land” at the 2020 Grammys. In front of a gothic backdrop and performing next to a bonfire, the electrically talented guitarist delivered a smoldering performance. While the Roots, featuring the always distinctive Questlove on …
Read More »Gary Clark Jr., Usher Among Final Grammy Performers Announced
The Recording Academy have made their final round of Grammy performance announcements. Gary Clark Jr. will take the stage on Sunday, January 26th at Los Angeles’ Staples Center with The Roots, performing his Grammy-nominated song “This Land.” Sheila E. and Usher will also be performing a tribute to the late …
Read More »System of a Down's John Dolmayan Taps Tom Morello for Cover of Radiohead's 'Street Spirit'
System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan unveiled a hard-rock reworking of Radiohead’s “Street Spirit” — featuring a searing guitar solo from Tom Morello — that will appear on his upcoming solo debut, These Grey Men, out February 28th. “This song in particular is a really touching and moving song,” …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Poolside and Amo Amo, 'Around the Sun'
Poolside and Amo Amo’s new single lands somewhere between cry-for-help and carefree jaunt. The musical bed underpinning “Around the Sun” is tailor-made for Too Slow to Disco parties — a cozy, unhurried bass line, shimmering motifs from several synthesizers, multi-tracked vocal harmonies high on the scale. Think of a Venn …
Read More »RS Charts: Roddy Ricch's 'The Box' Holds at Number One
Roddy Ricch‘s “The Box” survived a fierce challenge from Drake and Future‘s “Life Is Good” and held on to Number One on the Rolling Stone Top 100 Songs chart. The Compton-born rapper won the week thanks to 57.1 million streams, while Drake and Future pulled in 46.8 million. “The Box” …
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