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This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Kent State massacre, in which the Ohio National Guard murdered four student protestors during an anti–Vietnam War demonstration on campus. “For a moment, time stood still,” Devo’s Jerry Casale told Rolling Stone in a chilling recounting of the events of that day. …

Liam Gallagher lashed out as his brother and former bandmate Noel Gallagher Thursday after the latter released a long-lost Oasis demo titled “Don’t Stop,” a track featuring lead vocals by Noel. “Well there’s something missing in this god almighty stew and it’s your brother your brother don’t forget your brother,” …

Big Thief dropped a lullaby of a standalone track Wednesday, “Love in Mine,” an outtake from 2019’s Two Hands. Adrianne Lenker’s dynamic voice is hush on the track — replete with soft guitar and shuffling drums — as she sings about “what we leave behind/Like cicada shells/Will be hollowed/And eaten …

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In honor of Rolling Stone’s Climate Crisis Issue, we asked artists to contribute messages about what they, their governments, and everyday people can do to stand up to the threat of climate change. From England to Jamaica to the United States, we are hearing from artists and activists around the …

The Whitney Houston estate is moving forward with an official biopic about the late singer tentatively titled I Wanna Dance With Somebody. In a statement, producers described the film as “a joyous, emotional and heart-breaking celebration of the life and music of the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all …

Grunge stalwarts L7 unveiled a new cover of Joan Jett‘s 1983 track “Fake Friends,” featuring guitar and vocals from none other than Jett herself. For their rendition of “Fake Friends,” L7 flattened out the boogie-tinged skip of the original and streamlined it into a snarling ripper. “Losing friends, losing friends,” …

Florence and the Machine have released the sparkling “Light of Love,” an outtake from their 2018 record, High as Hope. All proceeds will go directly to the U.K.’sIntensive Care Society COVID-19 Fund. “Don’t go blindly into the dark/In every one of us shines the light of love,” Florence Welch sings, …

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many musicians have taken to using green screens to shoot their videos — such as Phoebe Bridgers’ recent “Kyoto” adventure. Now, 5 Seconds of Summer have done the same, enlisting Andy DeLuca to shoot a psychedelic video for their new song “Wildflower.” The clip …

Elvis Costello shared a lengthy and moving tribute to John Prine that expounded on his great admiration for the late singer-songwriter and featured several memories of the time they spent together — onstage and off. Costello opened by discussing how Prine’s music sparked a friendship between Costello and the playwright …