There was a point during the creation of her new song when Cam had to reassure herself that she could sing it. Not because of vocal gymnastics, though “Till There’s Nothing Left” does have some of those, but because it’s a big-hearted anthem about loving fully, in every sense of …
Read More »The White Stripes Release Greatest Hits Album on Vinyl and CD
Update: The White Stripes Greatest Hits album is available now everywhere on CD, 2xLP 150-gram black vinyl, and digitally (streaming and download). A deluxe limited edition colored vinyl variant of The White Stripes Greatest Hits is also available as part of Third Man Records’ Vault Package #46. More special releases …
Read More »Flashback: Dolly Parton, Ladysmith Black Mambazo Cover 'Peace Train'
From the beginning of her career, many of Dolly Parton’s musical collaborations have been nothing if not unique, from a 1999 duet with Boy George and Culture Club to the Grammy-winning 2016 remake of “Jolene” with a cappella group Pentatonix. But with regard to the inspiration leading to Parton’s various …
Read More »Brian Eno and Roger Eno Meld Soundscapes With Landscapes for 'Celeste' Video
Brian and Roger Eno present a journey through a strange but familiar landscape in the new visual for “Celeste,” the first offering from the brothers’ first-ever collaborative album Mixing Colours. “Celeste” is the first in a series of seven Mixing Colours visuals directed by Brian Eno and software designer Peter …
Read More »John Legend Embarking on Bigger Love Tour This Summer
After rebranding himself the “King of Valentine’s Day,” John Legend will be setting out on the Bigger Love Tour this summer. The announcement comes on the heels of new song, “Conversations in the Dark.” His new title is a spin on Mariah Carey’s “Queen of Christmas” moniker — he even …
Read More »Concerts Across Asia Canceled as Coronavirus Outbreak Spreads
Concerts across Asia are being canceled as fears continue to swell around the coronavirus outbreak, The Associated Press reports. The coronavirus epidemic began in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has since reached more than 20 countries and killed more than 300 people. Upcoming concerts in China have been called …
Read More »Nashville Beyond Downtown: The Best Music Clubs and Hidden Hangouts
In our new series, we look at eight cities where live music has exploded — from legendary hubs like Chicago and New Orleans, to rising hot spots like Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Portland, Maine. The latest falls into the legendary category: Nashville, where the city’s growth has pushed its music scene …
Read More »Hear Brandy Clark's Mournful New Ballad 'I'll Be the Sad Song'
Brandy Clark has unveiled the second preview of her upcoming third album, Your Life Is a Record. “I’ll Be The Sad Song” is a tear-stained ballad that contains the album’s title in its opening couplet: “If your life is a record,” Clark sings over atmospheric guitar, horns and strings. “People …
Read More »Hear Trent Reznor React to His Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Trent Reznor tells Andy Greene about his stunned reaction to the news of his impending induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, gives his own broad definition of rock, and more in the latest episode of Rolling Stone Music Now. “It’s the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll,” Reznor …
Read More »Lamb of God's Randy Blythe and Lee 'Scratch' Perry Team Up for 'Lions'
Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe and dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry have joined forces for “Lions,” a new single they contributed to art collective/supergroup Saudade. The track opens with a peaceful interlude of Perry speaking, as Blythe takes over on vocals. “Honey dripping through the ceiling/On the shifting blue …
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