There’s been an outpouring of grief for John Prine since news broke that the legendary songwriter died from complications related to coronavirus on Tuesday night. Dixie Chicks frontwoman Natalie Maines took to Instagram to pay tribute to him, covering “Angel From Montgomery.” Maines sang the classic joined by her two …
Read More »Raised on Motown, Rising Indie R&B Star Lila Drew Wants a Classic of Her Own
Lila Drew’s parents aren’t musicians, but they instilled a deep love for music history into the artist from a young age. “I grew up listening to everything from Led Zeppelin to Public Enemy to Smokey Robinson,” the London-born, Los Angeles-raised singer-songwriter says. Her dad has maintained a massive record collection, …
Read More »The Green New Deal Is Cheap, Actually
Opposition to the Green New Deal is often framed as a matter of cost. President Trump’s re-election campaign blasted the “radical” plan, claiming it would “cost trillions of dollars, wreck our economy, and decimate millions of energy jobs.” But science shows that the costs of unchecked global temperature rise are …
Read More »Kobe Bryant Posthumously Elected to Basketball Hall of Fame
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, in his first year of eligibility, will be posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the NBA announced Saturday. “He was one of the greatest competitors who stepped on the court and made sure his impact was felt on both sides …
Read More »Red America Is Becoming a 'Democracy Desert.' Coronavirus Threatens to Make It Worse
The coronavirus emergency threatens to become a constitutional crisis. Several states have rescheduled primaries and other elections, amid warnings that we must act quickly to enact a national vote by mail system in case the pandemic continues toward November’s presidential election. It’s an urgent moment. But the problems within our …
Read More »The Best Car Diagnostic Scanners
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. So your engine light is on. It could be nothing. Or it could be a sign that your engine is about to leave you stranded in the middle …
Read More »Sony Details $100 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund
Sony has announced a $100 million relief fund to benefit those around the world most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, including musicians, music industry professionals, and other creative communities. The relief effort will provide support and assistance to three specific areas: medical professionals, teachers and students working remotely, and those …
Read More »Regional Mexican Stars Drop 2020 U.S. Census Anthem 'Cuenta Conmigo'
Uforia, the music wing of Spanish-language network Univision, has announced the release of “Cuenta Conmigo,” or “Count With Me,” an original, cumbia-driven anthem compelling Hispanic people to participate in the 2020 U.S. Census. The brand-new song is available starting Wednesday on UforiaMusic.com, as well as on streaming services and select …
Read More »Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger Hospitalized Due to Coronavirus
Songwriter Adam Schlesinger, best known for co-founding Fountains of Wayne, has been hospitalized due to the coronavirus, but has not been placed in a medically induced coma as suggested elsewhere. Varietyfirst reported the news and Schlesinger’s long-time attorney, Josh Grier, confirmed the details to Rolling Stone. Schlesinger has been in …
Read More »The Weeknd Adds Three New Songs to 'After Hours' Deluxe Edition
The Weeknd released three new songs, which have been added to the deluxe edition of his new album After Hours. The musician dropped “Nothing Compares,” “Missed You” and “Final Lullaby” over the weekend after teasing them on social media, including them on the album as bonus tracks. Listen to the …
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