Hole has been removed from a class action lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over artists’ master tapes that were allegedly lost during a 2008 fire, Variety reports. On Friday, the suit was amended “based upon UMG’s representations that none of Hole’s masters were destroyed (subject to confirmation).” Soundgarden, Steve …
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One week ahead of the release of While I’m Livin’, her first all-new album in 17 years, Tanya Tucker reveals the LP’s emotional closing track, “Bring My Flowers Now.” A prime showcase for the Texas-born legend’s wise yet wistful vocals, the song’s powerful message — to show appreciation for those …
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In less than two weeks, the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center. Although full plans for the evening have yet to be announced, the cable network has revealed that Taylor Swift, Lil Nas X, Bad Bunny, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Lizzo, Rosalía, …
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The Smashing Pumpkins kicked off their co-headlining North American tour with Noel Gallagher last week, playing a set heavy on classics like “Today,” “1979,” “Cherub Rock” and “Bullet With Butterfly Wings.” However, One surprise came near the end of the night when they played the Machina/The Machines of God deep …
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In March, my editor and I joked on Slack about the proliferation of the name “Baby” in rap right now. That conversation quickly turned into the piece, “The Best Rappers in the World Are Babies.” From there, the headline spun off into an in-magazine graph, incessant questions from social media …
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Valerie June reimagines a T. Rex classic, Midland bring back “Cheatin’ Songs,” and the Rails fire up irresistible Americana rock in this week’s list of must-hear songs. The Bros. Landreth, “Got to Be You” The kickoff single from the Landreths’ follow-up to their Juno Award-winning debut, Let It Lie, blends …
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Grace VanderWaal embraces synth pop and a lonely night in a gas station for her new “Waste My Time” video. The 15-year-old singer-songwriter will launch her Ur So Beautiful tour this weekend. “Waste My Time” is a major departure for the teen, who was introduced to the world as a …
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Rolling Stone returned to Chicago for their ninth annual event at the not-yet-opened Dance Studio on Saturday, August 3rd. The daytime party featured special performances from acts including Pink Sweat$, Harry Hudson, Jade Bird, and Caylee Hammack. Vivid Seats returned for its second Rolling Stone Live event with a dedicated …
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Lil Baby was performing across the field. Only two years after “My Dawg” launched the Atlanta rapper from his label’s glorified weed carrier to the leader of his city’s next generation, he was closing out the first night of Lollapalooza. He’s one of the most popular artists working today but, …
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John Prine shared a delightfully surreal animated video for “Lonesome Friends of Science,” a track off the singer-songwriter’s 2018 album, The Tree of Forgiveness. Illustrated by the Barcelona-based artist Tiago Majuelos and produced by the Spanish animation production company Bliss, the clip for “Lonesome Friends of Science” offers a visual …
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