“It is not a TV show. It’s a movie. It’s going to be on a TV channel, but it’s not a TV show.” This is Sopranos creator David Chase, summing up why he was so excited to make The Many Saints of Newark, a Sopranos prequel film that will be …
Read More »The Killers Offer a Widescreen Chronicle of Small Town Life on 'Pressure Machine'
There have always been two sides to the Killers (a little like the way the Cure alternated between sugary pop and cathedral-sized goth-rock). There’s the slick New Wavey act that broke big with the legendary “Mr. Brightside” and released last year’s “Imploding the Mirage.” Then there’s singer Brandon Flowers’ Springsteen-style …
Read More »Squeak, Member of Chicago's Pivot Gang, Shot Dead at Age 26
DJ and producer Squeak, a member of Chicago’s Pivot Gang alongside rapper Saba, was shot and killed in Chicago Monday, according to a representative from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. The 26-year-old — born Javunte Wheeler — leaves behind a devastated community of artists, friends, and family, including a …
Read More »Marie Kondo Gives Small Businesses a New Start in 'Sparking Joy' Trailer
Marie Kondo expands her tidying mission from the home to small businesses in a new Netflix series, Sparking Joy, premiering August 31st on the streaming platform. During the three-episode series, Kondo helps a trio of small business owners get back on the right foot and organize their workplace, leading both …
Read More »Leslie Jordan Strolls Through Chaos in Brothers Osborne's 'I'm Not for Everyone' Video
Brothers Osborne enlist Leslie Jordan for their new video for “I’m Not for Everyone.” The song appears on their third LP, Skeletons, which arrived in October. In the Wes Edwards-directed clip, the Brothers Osborne perform in a bar. When the Maryland sibling duo introduces a new song, someone from the …
Read More »'Respect': Aretha's Music Carries This Biopic
I can’t say I envy the task of trying to bring Aretha Franklin — one of the most enduring artists of the 20th century (and beyond), with a voice so singular that most other singers have been wise enough to spare her the flattery of genuine imitation — to the …
Read More »The Best Commuter Bags Under $100
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With more and more people heading back into the office in-person, chances are, you’re going to have to think about how to lug all your stuff on your …
Read More »Replacements Dig Deep for 'Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash' Box Set
A reverent document of one of rock’s most irreverent bands, a new deluxe box set will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Replacements‘ first album, Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash. Two-thirds of the collection’s 100-song tracklist is previously unreleased, featuring the first demos the ‘Mats ever cut, …
Read More »Flashback: Brian May, Eric Clapton Play 'With a Little Help From My Friends' With Joe Cocker
Brian May generated a lot of headlines this week when he criticized Eric Clapton for his anti-vax statements and his refusal to perform at venues that insist that all attendees be vaccinated. “I love Eric Clapton, he’s my hero, but he has very different views from me in many ways,” …
Read More »From Fall Out Boy to Counting Crows — Shows Shutting Down While Delta Surges
As major tours began rolling out across the country last month, many worried it was too soon and that Covid-19 breakouts could force shows or even entire tours to be postponed or canceled. Over the last few days, those worst-case scenarios have begun playing out as major touring acts have …
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