Rose McGowan said she was “proud” of Evan Rachel Wood and the other women who came forward Monday, February 1st, with their allegations of abuse against Marilyn Manson. In a message posted on Twitter Monday, McGowan wrote, “The Cult of Hollywood, fame & the music industry must be stopped from …
Read More »David Mansfield on His Years With Bob Dylan, Bruce Hornsby, Johnny Cash, and Sting
Rolling Stone interview series Unknown Legends features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and veteran musicians who have toured and recorded alongside icons for years, if not decades. All are renowned in the business, but some are less well known to the general public. Here, these artists tell their …
Read More »Democrats' Choice: End the Filibuster or Watch McConnell Win (Again)
When it comes to torpedoing a newly elected Democratic president, Mitch McConnell has plenty of experience. In 2009, President Barack Obama took the White House with a landslide victory, sky-high approval ratings, and massive majorities in the House and Senate. After a lofty campaign and a disastrous George W. Bush …
Read More »'In & Of Itself' Review: Derek DelGaudio Uses Your Illusions
Derek DelGaudio would like to tell you the truth — an odd thing for an illusionist to say, much less in the beginning of a show. It’s the first clue that something seems unique here. That, and the 690 cards in the lobby, each of which start with the phrase …
Read More »Foo Fighters Call Upon the Youth in 'Waiting on a War' Video
Foo Fighters have released an emotional music video for “Waiting on a War,” the newest single from the band’s upcoming album, Medicine at Midnight. Dave Grohl has stated that “Waiting on a War” was inspired by a conversation with his 11-year-old daughter: “Last fall, as I was driving my daughter …
Read More »David Johansen on Losing Sylvain Sylvain: 'I Have a Heavy Weight On My Chest'
The death of New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain after a long battle with cancer means that frontman David Johansen is now the last surviving member of the pioneering proto-punk band. He’s spent the past 24 hours since the news broke reflecting on his five-decade relationship Sylvain and reading fan …
Read More »Jazmine Sullivan's 'Heaux Tales' is a Nuanced Take on Romantic Realism
In the early 2000s, religious music experienced a moment of mainstream success. Mary Mary’s debut albumThankfulwent platinum, and for a time, contemporary gospel was a pop culture touchpoint. The crossover appeal was obvious. R&B’s ebullient production grafted seamlessly onto gospel’s enduring commitment to raw talent. Its vocal tropes remain a …
Read More »Pelosi: MAGA Mob Was 'Organized' and 'Directed to Get People'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed disturbing details about the attack on the Capitol and called President Trump “deranged, unhinged, [and] dangerous” in an appearance on 60 Minutes. While walking through her ransacked and vandalized office, Pelosi told journalist Lesley Stahl that evidence shows people in the mob were focused on …
Read More »'The First Time' With Doggface208
TikTok user Doggface208 — real name Nathan Apodaca — took the internet by storm last year after posting the now-iconic video of him longboarding to Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” while drinking a bottle of Ocean Spray cranberry juice. “It’s always been Cran-Rasberry,” he tells Rolling Stone‘s The First Time, recalling that …
Read More »Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight' Drum Break: 9 Takes on Music's Most Iconic Fill
Iconic musical hooks can come in many forms: a shredding guitar solo, a wordless chant, a sultry sax riff, or even a crafty bit of whistling. But it’s safe to say that no other drum fill has ever wormed its way as deeply into the popular consciousness as Phil Collins‘ …
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