Fontaines D.C., a rare punkish art-rock group that cites James Joyce and The Godfather as equal inspirations, sprung out of Ireland last year with a smart, upbeat set of songs on their debut, Dogrel. Frontman Grian Chatten’s stentorian raving (and his Irish accent) sliced right through the group’s jitterbugging power …
Read More »Celebs Are Bored: Garth Brooks Calls Press Conference Just 'Cause
In a peak Garth Brooks gesture, the “People Loving People” singer assembled four screens of Zoom attendees, from journalists to morning-show DJs, on Wednesday to announce that he’ll no longer compete for the CMA Awards‘ top prize of Entertainer of the Year. Brooks has won Entertainer of the Year more …
Read More »Shy Carter: From Writing for Charlie Puth to Preaching 'Good Love'
When Shy Carter collaborated with Sugarland to write their 2010 single “Stuck Like Glue,” he brought bold ideas to the table. Like a drum loop, beat boxing, and a reggae rap breakdown performed by the duo’s Jennifer Nettles. At the time, such progressive production was considered country music heresy. “That …
Read More »'Tenet' Will Premiere Internationally Before Opening in Select U.S. Theaters
Christopher Nolan’sTenet may get a summer release after all — despite of COVID-19. Warner Bros., who have been pushing for the blockbuster’s theatrical premiere in the midst of the global pandemic, now say that Tenet will debut internationally on August 26th before opening in select North American cities over Labor …
Read More »Trailers of the Week: 'Bill & Ted Face the Music,' 'Utopia,' 'The Weight of Gold,' and More
Bill & Ted Face the Music Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves) aren’t exactly on track to fulfill their duty of writing the song that will unite the world. For starters, they each have marriages that need fixing, and their idea of joint couples therapy doesn’t seem very promising. …
Read More »Puerto Rico Is Battling a COVID-19 Surge on Top of a Drought
This article was originally published on Grist and is republished here as part of an ongoing collaboration. Puerto Rico reversed its reopening last week after seeing a surge of new COVID-19 cases. While the rollbacks are similar to those in many parts of the U.S., one big factor compounds the …
Read More »Ty Segall's Fuzz Preview First Album in Five Years With 'Returning'
Los Angeles trio Fuzz, featuring Ty Segall, Charles Moothart and Chad Ubovich, are back with a new song, “Returning,” from their upcoming album, III, out October 23rd via In the Red Recordings. “Returning” is a three-minute blast of big riffs, bruising bass and battering drums, with Segall howling the song’s …
Read More »16-Hour Jazz Foundation Charity Livestream Tells History of Black Live Music in America
For more than 30 years, the Jazz Foundation of America has worked to keep jazz, blues and R&B alive by providing assistance to musicians in need. The non-profit provides everything from housing assistance to teaching jobs to hundreds of musicians and has helped artists with basic living expenses during the …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: A Thousand Horses, 'A Song to Remember'
We’re all looking for some type of escapism right now, but what happens when you’re simply unable to forget your current nightmare? A Thousand Horses raise that uneasy question in their new single “A Song to Remember.” Less the roadhouse rock of the Nashville band’s rough-hewn live show and more …
Read More »You Can Now Order Food IRL From Jay and Silent Bob's 'Mooby's' Burger Chain
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. One of Kevin Smith‘s most iconic movie characters is coming to life — and to your kitchen — with the launch of the Mooby’s Meal Kit on nationwide …
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