The Raconteurs prep for a special concert at Electric Lady Studios in New York City in the new trailer for their upcoming documentary, The Raconteurs: Live at Electric Lady, out this Friday, May 27th. The 60-second spot outlines a few elements from the upcoming documentary, which will boast a mix …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Karlea Boyer, 'I Could Use a Drink'
Karlea Boyer is having a hard time wrapping her head around a breakup. She doesn’t need much besides maybe some Hennessy with her besties on “I Could Use a Drink.” Boyer sings with gusto about how she’s processing her broken heart, no longer wanting to cry or think about what …
Read More »Hear Devendra Banhart's Rendition of T. Rex's 'Scenescof'
Devendra Banhart released a wistful cover of T. Rex‘s “Scenescof,” off the upcoming tribute compilation Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, out September 4th on BMG. “Scenescof” was originally released off T. Rex’s 1968 debut My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair… But …
Read More »Growing Up Stevie
This story was originally published in the June 19th, 1975, issue of ‘Rolling Stone.’ “When I look out at an audience,” says Stevie Wonder, “all I see is beautiful people.” THERE WERE FOUR OLD ladies sitting in the lobby of the Fifth Avenue Hotel. They were four of the oldest …
Read More »Willie Nelson, Randy Rogers Set for Ray Benson's Birthday Bash
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing guidelines, Ray Benson’s long-running Birthday Bash in Austin has been turned into a virtual concert for its 2020 edition. Set for Saturday, May 16th, at 8 p.m. CT, the event will, as usual, benefit the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians and …
Read More »Tim McGraw Returns With Gentle New Song 'I Called Mama'
Tim McGraw has returned with the timely message song “I Called Mama,” released just before Mother’s Day. The new track is McGraw’s first new music since returning to Big Machine Records, with whom he previously released the albums Two Lanes of Freedom, Sundown Heaven Town, and Damn Country Music. Written …
Read More »Grateful Dead Plot 'Workingman's Dead' 50th Anniversary Reissue
The Grateful Dead will reissue their classic album, Workingman’s Dead, for its 50th anniversary, with the CD deluxe edition boasting a previously unreleased concert recording. That set, and a vinyl version of the reissue, will arrive July 10th. Both the CD and vinyl reissues will boast a newly remastered version …
Read More »Camila Cabello, Steve Aoki to Participate in TikTok Charity Livestream
TikTok is diving into the crowded field of COVID-19 celebrity charity livestreams. The social video platform announced Monday that it will be hosting a fundraising livestream every night this week — Tuesday through Saturday, at 8:00 p.m. ET — featuring a new all-star lineup for each installment. Camila Cabello, Giada …
Read More »Rage Against the Machine Reschedule Reunion Tour for 2021
After initially postponing the first half of their reunion tour due to the coronavirus outbreak, Rage Against the Machine have rescheduled the entire trek for the summer of 2021. “Rage Against the Machine will commence our tour at such a time when we are confident it will be safe for …
Read More »'Bob Marley: Righteousness' Explores the Roots of Rastafarianism
Legacy, a 12-part documentary series, explores Jamaican culture in part three: Bob Marley: Righteousness. Clocking in at nearly 20 minutes, the mini-documentary features several Rastafarians discussing the root of their religion and spirituality. “Locks don’t make me be a Rasta,” Ricky Chaplin says, showing the camera his dreadlocks. “This is …
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