When the British metal band Carcass formed more than three decades ago, its members had a fairly straightforward aim. “We were just three teenagers that wanted to cause havoc,” guitarist Bill Steer says, looking back on the group’s 1988 debut, Reek of Putrefaction. “We were priding ourselves on having made …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Much like an electric current, when it comes to charging your devices, there are positives and negatives. A traditional, wall-charging USB unit will fill up your phone faster, …
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Rand Paul, a United States senator and Republican Party figure of considerable stature, was suspended by YouTube on Wednesday for violating the platform’s policy about spreading Covid-19 misinformation. Paul has long been a vocal opponent of measures to prevent the spread of the disease, sparring often with Dr. Anthony Fauci …
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Andrew Cuomo has announced he is resigning as governor of New York following a series of sexual misconduct allegations. “I think that given the circumstances the best way I can help now is if I step aside and let government get back to government, and therefore that is what I’ll …
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Whether it’s coming out of Nashville, New York, L.A., or points in between, there’s no shortage of fresh tunes, especially from artists who have yet to become household names. Rolling Stone Country selects some of the best new music releases from country and Americana artists. (Check out our most recent …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The sky has been full of newsworthy events lately. Billionaires like Branson and Bezos have had their own space race going on to launch their companies for tourism …
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For the past several weeks, Kanye West has turned a hastily assembled studio inside of a sprawling sports arena into the world’s biggest open critique. Donda, the 21-time Grammy winner’s 10th studio album, remains absent from DSPs but the world has been privy to the process of its creation in …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The iPhone 13 is loaded with impressive features, including a totally new industrial design, support for ultra-fast 5G networking, an upgraded camera system, and the introduction of two …
Read More »Jeff Tweedy Launches Substack Newsletter 'Starship Casual'
Jeff Tweedy, like many of your favorite writers, is launching a Substack. On Wednesday, the Wilco unveiled Starship Casual, a paid newsletter where he will talk about his favorite music, dole out advice, tell stories from his lengthy career, and share unreleased music. “I always have way more music recorded …
Read More »Isaiah Rashad Tops Apple Music Pre-Add Chart With 'The House Is Burning'
It’s been five years since Isaiah Rashad released his debut album, The Sun’s Tirade, and fans have seemingly been anxiously awaiting more. The Tennessee rapper’s The House Is Burning tops the Apple Music Pre-Add Chart for the week leading up to the album’s release. Pre-adds allow listeners to queue up …
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