In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, host Brian Hiatt and Rob Sheffield — author of Dreaming the Beatles: The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World — dig deep into the most revelatory moments of Peter Jackson‘s instant-classic Beatles documentary Get Back. The discussion ranges …
Read More »'The First Time': Aespa Talks Inspiration From Fashion, Harry Styles, Grimes, Ariana Grande
South Korean pop group Aespa debuted in November 2020, but the rising stars didn’t let the pandemic get in the way of their dreams. Ever since, they’ve gone “Next Level,” becoming ambassadors for Givenchy, releasing their debut EP, Savage, in October, and performing during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade — the …
Read More »They Called Their Band Omicron. Now They're Sharing the Name With a Covid Variant
Since his old metal band broke up five years ago, guitarist Li Heng Chan hadn’t given the project much thought. But last week, he began receiving texts and emails from family, friends, and one of his former bandmates. “They were saying, ‘Your band is in the news!’ ” Chan says. …
Read More »Fetty Wap Agrees to Federal Drug Case Delay Amid 'Plea Negotiations'
Hours after releasing his new song and video “First Day Out,” Fetty Wap appeared by phone at a court hearing Monday and agreed to a two-month delay amid “plea negotiations” in his federal drug case. The rapper, whose legal name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, has pleaded not guilty to …
Read More »Investigation Underway After Fans Crashed London Wizkid Show
Security procedures are being reviewed by London’s O2 Arena after fans broke into Wizkid’s show at the venue Sunday night (Nov. 28). Social media footage showed fans storming through security gates ahead of the show, one of three dates the Nigerian singer is playing at the arena. A spokesperson for …
Read More »Lilli Lewis Offers Some Tools for the Long Journey in 'Copper John'
New Orleans singer-songwriter Lilli Lewis gets into storyteller mode on her new album Americana, skipping through an assortment of musical styles that bridge folk, rock, and R&B with ease. Of course, you might have missed it had you gone looking for the album on Spotify last week — due to …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo Lights Up 2021 AMAs With Powerhouse 'Traitor'
Olivia Rodrigo brought maximum musical drama to the 2021 AMAs, playing a dynamic version of her ballad “Traitor.” The songwriter opened the tune solo, strumming an acoustic guitar and crooning in the first verse and chorus. From there, she grabbed the mic and walked across the stage, leaving one dreamy …
Read More »C. Tangana Enjoys a Full-On Feast During Latin Grammys Performance of 'Ingobernable'
Spanish rapper C. Tangana sat at a table covered in fruits and wine and looked ready for a feast when he took the stage at the 2021 Latin Grammys to perform “Ingobernable” with his family of collaborators. The ensemble sang and clapped along during the flamenco-inspired performance, which also included …
Read More »Taylor Hawkins, Dave Navarro, Chris Chaney Supergroup Drop 'Devil That You Know' Video
A week after releasing a pair of new singles, NHC — the supergroup featuring Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins, Jane’s Addiction’s Dave Navarro, and Chris Chaney — have shared the video for one of those songs, “Devil That You Know.” Directed by Liam Lynch, the mostly animated visual follows a skeleton …
Read More »Forget Thanksgiving, Mariah Carey Teases 'Mariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues'
Mariah Carey has shared the first trailer for her latest holiday special Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues, arriving on AppleTV+ on Dec. 3rd. The special will feature the live debut (and only performance) of her new seasonal single “Fall in Love at Christmas,” featuring Khalid and Kirk Franklin, a new …
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