Bonnaroo is reliably the most eclectic of all of America’s mega-festivals, and the lineup for its 14th year is no exception. In that spirit, here is a genre-hopping guide that picks essential bands, films, DJ sets and comedy for five very different kinds of fans prowling the event’s Manchester grounds: classic… Source: RollingStone Link: Bonnaroo 2015: […]
The fifth annual Governors Ball was a triumphant riposte to the long-held belief that you can’t hold a successful summer festival in New York City. Sure it was technically late spring, but huge acts like Drake, the Black Keys, Deadmau5, Florence and the Machine and Björk emerged and fans ferried… Source: RollingStone Link: 25 Best […]
With his hit single “Crash and Burn” leaning hard on retro R&B, Thomas Rhett looked to the past for the feel of the song’s video as well. Although filmed in modern-day Nashville, the clip is distinctly vintage, from the classic car Rhett drives and the high-school letterman jacket he sports… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Thomas […]
Sonic Youth and Dinosaur Jr. have a long history together, from their SST Records days to their joint tours. Now, Kim Gordon and J Mascis have reunited for a new track titled “Slow Boy.” The indie rock icons paired up to write and perform the song, which will appear on the third Converse… Source: RollingStone Link: Kim Gordon, […]
Reba McEntire is second to only Dolly Parton when it comes to female country legends being impersonated on stage after drag show stage. But it’s not every day that you see one of the Queen of Country Music’s fellow artists actually do a spot-on Reba impersonation. That’s just what Trisha… Source: RollingStone Link: Flashback: See […]
Lady Gaga and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo have co-written an op-ed for Billboard urging passage of the proposed “Enough Is Enough” bill, which has already helped combat sexual assault on public college campuses. In February, Cuomo introduced legislation on the bill and launched the “Enough Is Enough” campaign, which proposes “statewide definition… Source: RollingStone Link: Lady […]
Garbage will celebrate two decades of alt-rock craftsmanship with their “20 Years of Queer” Tour, which kicks off October 6th in San Diego. The American run – which will include a front-to-back performance of their self-titled 1995 debut LP – runs throughout the month, followed by a European jaunt that begins October… Source: RollingStone Link: Garbage to […]
Vince Gill will never forget the first time he took the stage of Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium in the Eighties, when he sang and played his beloved 1942 Martin D-28 guitar alongside Chet Atkins. “I talk about the spirit of this place and I felt it flowing through my body,” Gill… Source: RollingStone Link: Inside Country […]
When D’Angelo last visited Oakland in the spring of 2000, he was steaming from the deafening acclaim given to Voodoo, and the impact of his glistening naked torso in the “Untitled (How Does It Feel).” Backed by a troupe that featured drummer Questlove and producer James Poyser, he thrilled a sold-out… Source: RollingStone Link: D'Angelo Electrifies […]
The guitar John Lennon used to record early Beatles hits like “Love Me Do” is hitting the auction block in November – and the price tag is mind-boggling. The 1962 J-160E Gibson acoustic is estimated to bring between $600,000 and $800,000 at the Julien’s Auctions sale, according to the New York Times. The… Source: RollingStone Link: John […]