The Grateful Dead announced a massive box set titled June 1976 on Thursday. They’ve also shared a nine-minute version of “Friend of the Devil,” recorded live at New York’s Beacon Theatre. Produced by Dead archivist David Lemieux, the 15-CD set contains complete performances from June 1976: Boston Music Hall (June …
Read More »'Enormous: The Gorge Story' Trailer Focuses on America's Most Scenic Concert Venue
One of North America’s most scenic concert venues is the focus of the new documentary Enormous: The Gorge Story, a film about the picturesque George, Washington, amphitheater that has become a favorite of artists like Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, and others. Ahead of the documentary’s one-night-only theatrical release on …
Read More »RS Charts: Lil Wayne's 'I Do It' Soars, Roddy Ricch's 'The Box' Holds at Number One
Lil Wayne launched eight songs from his new album Funeral onto the latest Rolling Stone Top 100 Songs chart. The leader was “I Do It,” a booming single featuring verses from Big Sean and Lil Baby, which arrived at Number Six thanks to 14.2 million streams. “Mahogany,” a sinuous track …
Read More »Bon Iver, Vampire Weekend to Play Bernie Sanders Rally Shows in Iowa
The Iowa caucuses are in less than two weeks and the leading Democratic candidates are gearing up for a very competitive primary. In an effort to bring together his millennial base, Bernie Sanders has announced that Bon Iver and Vampire Weekend will be performing at a pair of rallies he’s …
Read More »'Parasite,' Joaquin Phoenix Win Big at SAG Awards
Joaquin Phoenix, Renée Zellweger, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were among the winners at last night’s annual SAG Awards in Los Angeles. South Korean film Parasite earned Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, with 10 of its actors being honored for their work. Parasite‘s win marks a …
Read More »Brooks & Dunn's Ronnie Dunn: 10 Songs That Shaped Me
Covers albums are often a letdown, mostly unnecessary projects that leave you wondering why the artist devoted valuable time to singing someone else’s songs instead of working on their own. Ronnie Dunn‘s Re-Dunn — what a title! — is among the rare exceptions. Out January 10th, the 24-track collection finds …
Read More »DaBaby Arrested for Robbery, Promoter Allegedly Doused With Apple Juice
DaBaby was arrested and questioned over an alleged robbery in Miami, but is now being held on battery charges stemming from an outstanding Texas warrant. According to an arrest report obtained by Rolling Stone, DaBaby — real name Jonathan Kirk — was arrested Tuesday after an alleged altercation with promoters …
Read More »Allee Willis, 'September' and 'Friends' Theme Songwriter, Dead at 72
Allee Willis, the prolific pop songwriter behind hits like Earth, Wind and Fire’s “September” and the Friends theme “I’ll Be There for You” died Tuesday at the age of 72. Willis’ publicist confirmed the songwriter’s death to Rolling Stone, adding that Willis died of cardiac arrest at a Los Angeles-area …
Read More »'John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch': How to Recreate a '70s Kids' Show
Early in John Mulaney‘s new Netflix special John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch (debuting December 24th), one of the comedian’s underage co-stars asks him what the tone of the show is supposed to be. “Is it ironic,” she wonders, “or do you like doing a children’s show?” Mulaney confesses …
Read More »'The Mandalorian' Recap: Full Circle
A review of this week’s The Mandalorian, “The Reckoning,” coming up just as soon as I offer you a libation to celebrate the closing of our shared narrative… The Mandalorian has proudly operated as a throwback to a more episodic — and, arguably, more fun — era of television than …
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