Billie Eilish has released a new kiss-off single, “Lost Cause,” along with a music video that premiered alongside the song on Wednesday. The fourth single from her upcoming sophomore albumHappier Than Ever, “Lost Cause” sees Eilish taking someone down a peg for their apathy. “You ain’t nothing but a lost …
Read More »RS Charts: Olivia Rodrigo Dominates With 'Good 4 U'
A new week, a new artist owning the upper reaches of the Rolling Stone Top 100: After Olivia Rodrigo released her debut album, Sour, she claimed nine of the ten most popular tracks on the chart in addition to leading the ranking with “Good 4 U,” which amassed more than …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: Mereba, 'News Come'
Mereba contends with war on Azeb, the latest EP from the Spillage Village singer whose sound blends R&B, rap, and folk. The battles she describes could be anything: struggles for peace, for resources, for survival. On “News Come,” a standout on the project, she sounds ready to fight for all …
Read More »Song You Need to Know: João Selva, 'Cadê Você'
“Cadê Você” is a fizzy slice of funk from the Brazilian-born, France-based singer-songwriter João Selva, a masterful nod to anthems like Marcos Valle’s “Estrelar” and Sandra de Sá’s “Pela Cidade.” The bass, courtesy of producer Bruno Patchworks, is crucial here: He plays plump, descending lines, like a happy drunk wobbling …
Read More »Machine Gun Kelly Heads to Emo Summer Camp in New 'Love Race' Video
Machine Gun Kelly has dropped a wild new video for his recent single “Love Race,” featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens. Co-directed by MGK and Isaac Rentz, the video is set at an emo summer camp — dubbed Emo Pointe — and pays gleeful homage to Eighties teen slasher …
Read More »Rand Paul Thinks Richard Marx Is the Reason He's Getting Suspicious Packages
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is convinced that a tweet by singer-songwriter Richard Marx is the reason he received a suspicious package at his home on Monday, May 24th. As Politico reported, Paul received an envelope at his home in Kentucky that contained an unidentified white powder that’s currently being examined …
Read More »15 Telltale Signs of Inauthentic Marketing That Could Be Hurting Your Brand
Today’s consumers can spot inauthenticity from miles away. They prefer buying from brands that are “real” and honest about who they are. However, it’s not uncommon for businesses to unintentionally appear disingenuous in their marketing endeavors, especially if they’re just hopping on the latest trends in the hopes of going …
Read More »Young American Jews Have Reached a Tipping Point With Israel
There’s a story from last week I can’t get out of my head: A Palestinian family takes a taxi to their daughter’s home in Gaza City, five minutes away, on the last day of Ramadan, because they thought they’d be safer from the ongoing Israeli airstrikes. They’re unpacking the car …
Read More »My Top 5 Strategies for Building Out Your Speaking Calendar with Post-Pandemic Opportunities
As more people get vaccinated, cities relax restrictions and businesses reopen, in-person events will likely be making a comeback in the not-so-distant future — and that means more future speaking opportunities for you. But because we’ve all been staying home and attending virtual events for more than a year, demand …
Read More »Metallica, Nine Inch Nails Lead Welcome to Rockville Fest
Two nights of Metallica and a headlining set by Nine Inch Nails lead this year’s Welcome to Rockville festival, heading to Daytona Beach, Florida, from November 11th to November 14th. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rob Zombie, Social Distortion, Deftones, Disturbed, Staind, Lamb of God, Mastodon, Anthrax, the Offspring, and Stone Temple Pilots …
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