The Monkees kicked off their farewell tour over the weekend with a trio of Pacific Northwest shows in Spokane, Washington, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon. The setlist was similar to their Mick and Micky Show tour of 2019, but did feature the live debuts of their 1969 Instant Party deep cut …
Read More »See Metallica Read 1-Star 'Black Album' Amazon Reviews on 'Kimmel'
On the day their massive “Black Album” reissue finally arrived, Metallica visited Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about their classic 1991 LP, perform two Metallica songs in a scenic setting, and read 1-star Amazon customer reviews of the album. While the “Black Album” is considered one of most acclaimed albums …
Read More »The Music That Got Me Through 9/11 and Its Aftermath
I was new in town — I moved to New York in the year 2000, looking for some breathing room after some sad times in Virginia. I found a cheap apartment in downtown Manhattan, right under the World Trade Center, on John Street. A weird place to live — nobody …
Read More »Metallica's Black Album Transcended Metal. A New Covers Album Extends Its Reach
Kamasi Washington, the jazz saxophonist who has collaborated with Herbie Hancock and Kendrick Lamar, was in his early teens when he first heard Metallica. “Just being where I was from, their music wasn’t on our radar,” theLos Angeles native, now 40, says. “A friend of mine turned me on to …
Read More »Britney Spears' Lawyer Calls Father's Petition to End Conservatorship a 'Massive Legal Victory'
UPDATE (9/8):Britney Spears’ lawyer, Mathew S. Rosengart, said Jamie Spears’ petition to end serving as the singer’s conservator “represents a massive legal victory for Britney Spears, as well as vindication,” in a statement shared with Rolling Stone. “Having exposed his misconduct and improper plan to hold his daughter hostage by …
Read More »Radiohead Reissuing 'Kid A,' 'Amnesiac' With Previously Unreleased Music
Radiohead have finally detailed their upcoming reissue focusing on the sessions that birthed the band’s dual masterpieces, 2000’s Kid A and 2001’s Amnesiac. Kid A Mnesia — which celebrates the 20th/21st anniversary of the two albums — arrives November 5th via XL Recordings. Like the stocked OK Computer 20th anniversary …
Read More »RS Recommends: I'll Never Fly Without These Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Again
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. I hate flying. And despite the wild amount of frequent flyer miles I’ve accumulated over the years, hopping on a flight just isn’t something I’ve gotten used to, …
Read More »GOP Goes All Out to Avoid Accountability for Jan. 6 Insurrection
Republicans are doing everything they can to thwart Congress’ inquiry into the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol, including by threatening to purge their party of members who participate in the select committee tasked with that investigation. Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), who has repeatedly spread Trump’s election lies, …
Read More »Lee Ann Womack Covers Woody Guthrie's 'Dusty Old Dust'
In 1935, Woody Guthrie documented the harsh conditions many endured during the Great Depression in “So Long, It’s Been Good to Know Yuh,” inspired by witnessing the Black Sunday dust storm in Texas from that April. On Wednesday, Lee Ann Womack released a new version of the song (under its …
Read More »Suffering From Back Pain? These Foam Rollers Could Help Bring Relief
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Back pain is a more common problem than you are probably thinking it is. In fact, across the United States there are 65 million people who have reported …
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