Ben Gibbard has been using his time in quarantine to perform a daily livestreamed set, playing both solo material and songs from Death Cab for Cutie. This week, he dedicated an entire hour-long performance to Death Cab for Cutie tracks from 1997 to 2001 and brought in some rarities from …
Read More »At Work With Ina Jacobs, a Live Music Pro Who Needs No Job Title
This is the tenth installment of Rolling Stone’s seriesAt Work, in which we explore the fast-changing music business from the perspective of a different industry leader each week. Readearlier pieces in the series here. When John Mayer was just a promising new guy with a ton of potential, he needed …
Read More »Kelly Clarkson Covers Mariah Carey's 'Vanishing' From Self-Quarantine
Kelly Clarkson has released a cover of Mariah Carey‘s song “Vanishing” via her Instagram to help fans cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. “Hiding in Montana,” Clarkson wrote alongside the cover. “That time ur quarantined, ur kids r sleeping so ur stuck in a bathroom & ur glam squad’s nowhere in …
Read More »How to Digitize Your Vinyl Records
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Digitizing your record collection is a great way to take some of the warmth of analog music with you on the go. Plus, you can enjoy your vinyl …
Read More »'Feel Good' Review: Love That Puts A Hurt On
In the new Netflix romantic dramedy Feel Good, Mae falls in love with George. Mae (Mae Martin) is a Canadian living abroad, a comedian and a recovering addict who is effectively homeless. George (Charlotte Ritchie) is an English teacher, and has not only never dated another woman before, but is …
Read More »A Coronavirus Song Featuring Cardi B Is Going Viral — and May Violate Copyright Law
UPDATE (3/16): iMarkkeyz, the producer of “Coronavirus,” has confirmed that he is in contact with Cardi B‘s management team, and this story has been updated to include his comments when reached. Last week, Cardi B began to worry about coronavirus and took to Instagram to zealously announce that “shit is …
Read More »Pokey LaFarge Talks Christianity and Boxing on Chris Shiflett's Podcast
Pokey LaFarge makes his second appearance on Walking the Floor this week, joining podcast host Chris Shiflett for an hourlong conversation that bypasses his early days as a street-busking newcomer and, instead, focuses on the fall from grace and spiritual reawakening that inspired his upcoming album, Rock Bottom Rhapsody, out …
Read More »The Best Retro Boomboxes
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Don’t call it a comeback. The boombox was a staple of Eighties and Nineties pop culture, and although they changed shapes and sizes, they never went away. Sure, …
Read More »Pharrell's Something in the Water Festival Is Canceled Due to COVID-19
Pharrell Williams’ Something in the Water Festival has been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The second annual festival was to be held in his hometown of Virginia Beach on April 24th through 26th, with a lineup that included Missy Elliot, Janelle Monáe, Migos, Travis Scott and others. “Please use …
Read More »The Killers Unveil New Single, 'Caution,' Featuring Lindsey Buckingham
Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham appears on the new Killers’ song, “Caution.” The track is the lead single from the band’s upcoming album, Imploding the Mirage, out May 29th on Island Records. “Let me introduce you to the featherweight queen,” frontman Brandon Flowers belts. “She got Hollywood eyes, but she can’t shoot …
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