Ahead of the release of their massive box set of 1970’s Sunflower and 1971’s Surf’s Up, the Beach Boys dropped an a cappella version of the latter’s title track. “Surf’s Up (A Cappella)” isolates Carl Wilson’s lead vocals with stunning clarity. His take was cut for the ill-fated Smile sessions …
Read More »Rep. Cori Bush Denounces 'Democrats on Vacation' with Americans on the Verge of Losing Homes
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) slept on the steps of the Capitol Friday night. The congresswoman—accompanied by fellow Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), and activists—spent the night on the Capitol steps to bring attention to the millions of Americans who face eviction if a moratorium implemented by the CDC …
Read More »Cynthia Erivo Drops Introspective New Power Ballad 'Alive'
Cynthia Erivo has released a new song, “Alive,” from her upcoming debut album, Ch. 1 Vs. 1, set to arrive September 17th via Verve Records. “Alive” is an expertly crafted pop-rock ballad that builds from just a mix of piano and Erivo’s vocals to a potent peak with swinging drums, …
Read More »Watch Lorde Still Speak More Eloquently Than Most People While Eating Fiery, Fiery Wings
Lorde discussed her upcoming album Solar Power, cicadas, lyrics, and her Antarctica trip all while chowing down on insanely spicy chicken wings on the latest episode of Hot Ones. “I basically thought of the album as a sun worship album,” Lorde said of Solar Power. “I’m not religious in any …
Read More »Taking a Long Trip? These Checked Bags Can Hold Two Weeks Worth of Clothes and Tech
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. As travel slowly becomes a part of our lives again, it’s time to take a good, hard look at checked luggage you’re using. Your checked luggage will hold …
Read More »Diane Warren Enlists Celine Dion, John Legend, Maren Morris for Debut Album
After years of penning memorable hits for the likes of Cher, Celine Dion, Aerosmith, Lady Gaga, and LeAnn Rimes, Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren will be releasing her debut album, The Cave Sessions, Vol. 1, on August 27th. A number of hitmakers will be performing original songs for Warren on her …
Read More »Can Britney Spears Sue Her Father for Conservatorship Abuse?
“I’m here to get rid of my dad and charge him with conservatorship abuse,” pop icon Britney Spears told a Los Angeles probate court on July 14th, at the latest hearing in Spears’ escalating 13-year campaign to end the conservatorships that have ruled her life since 2008. Their relationship has …
Read More »On Fox Fauci Said Correcting Trump's Lies Is What Did Him in With the Right Wing
Anthony Fauci said the truth is what did him in with the bomb-throwers on the right because he dared to contradict a lying president during the height of a global pandemic. During a Friday interview on Fox News, the White House’s chief medical adviser was asked about the recent attacks …
Read More »Stone Temple Pilots Unveil 'Tiny Music' Session Footage in New 'And So I Know' Video
Stone Temple Pilots have dropped a new music video for their classic track “And So I Know” to mark the 25th anniversary of Tiny Music… Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop and the release of the Super Deluxe Edition of the LP, which is available on Friday via Rhino. The …
Read More »Olympics Opening Ceremony Creative Director Fired Over Holocaust Joke
Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics have fired Kentaro Kobayashi, the creative director of the opening ceremony, after video emerged of him making a Holocaust joke during a comedic act in the Nineties. The decision comes just a day before the Olympics opening ceremony was to be held for the delayed …
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