Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard gave the live debut of “Undivided,” their song of unity and understanding, during Wednesday night’s Celebrating America inauguration concert. Performing on the east bank of the Cumberland River in Nashville, beneath the city’s pedestrian bridge, the duo talked about the collaboration’s message and origin. Hubbard, …
Read More »Rage Against the Machine Detail History Behind 'Killing in the Name' in Mini-Doc
Rage Against the Machine detail the grim American history behind their 1991 anthem “Killing in the Name” in a new mini-documentary. The 15-minute film Killing in Thy Name, a collaboration with the arts collective the Ummah Chroma, features a teacher educating a small group of students about “the fiction known …
Read More »Shamir Sips Wine in Front of a Fireplace in 'Diet' Video
Shamir has released a video for “Diet,” a track off his self-titled album released last fall. Filmed in Shamir’s home state of Nevada around Lake Tahoe, the clip features the musician in a variety of scenes — standing in front of a snowy backdrop and holding a pink teddy bear, …
Read More »John Oates Unites with Bob Weir, Dave Grohl, Sammy Hagar for Charity Show
John Oates is teaming up with Bob Weir, Dave Grohl, Sammy Hagar, Jim James, Keb Mo, Shawn Colvin, Michael Franti, and his Hall & Oates partner Daryl Hall on March 20th for Oates Song Fest 7908, a streaming concert that will raise money for Feeding America. “This will be an …
Read More »Cristin Milioti Releases Cover of Bon Iver's '715 Creeks'
Cristin Milioti has released a cover of Bon Iver’s “715 Creeks,” from the band’s 2016 album22, a Million. The song marks theHow I Met Your Mother andPalm Springs actor‘s first solo single, although this is far from her first foray into music: She performed in David Bowie’s Off-Broadway stage show …
Read More »Nicki Minaj Reaches Settlement With Tracy Chapman in 'Sorry' Lawsuit
Nicki Minaj and Tracy Chapman have reached a settlement to avoid trial in the copyright infringement lawsuit over the rapper’s leaked track “Sorry,” which interpolated Chapman’s “Baby Can I Hold You” without permission. According to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone, Minaj agreed to pay Chapman $450,000, “inclusive of all …
Read More »RS Charts: Vory, DJ Scheme and Trey Lewis Lead Breakthrough 25 Chart
While holiday music ruled the Rolling Stone Charts in December, there were also a number of up-and-coming artists who were able to rise above the jingly noise. Houston-born, Kentucky-bred Vory leads this month’s Breakthrough 25 Chart, ranking the fastest-rising up-and-coming artists in December. Last month, he released a 15-track self-titled …
Read More »Year in Review: So, How Was Your 2020, Marcus King?
So, How Was Your 2020?is a series in which our favorite entertainers answer our questionnaire about the music, culture, and memorable moments that shaped their year. We’ll be rolling these pieces out throughout December. Marcus King started off 2020 by releasing El Dorado in January. Produced and co-written with Dan …
Read More »Tony Rice, Innovative Bluegrass Guitarist, Dead at 69
Tony Rice, the bluegrass guitarist and vocalist known for his elegant, innovative flatpicking, died Friday at his home in Reidsville, North Carolina. He was 69. Rice’s death was confirmed by the International Bluegrass Music Association, which inducted him into its Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2013. Born David Anthony …
Read More »Bob Dylan Preps Digital Release of 1970 George Harrison Sessions
Bob Dylan kicked off December by quietly releasing Bob Dylan — 1970 (50th Anniversary Collection) through the U.K. store Badlands. Now, he’s releasing it digitally on February 26th, 2021 via Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings. Bob Dylan — 1970 will be released as an eight-panel digipack with new cover art and liner …
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