It’s a little hard for people who weren’t paying attention to pop culture at the time to understand just how famous Tom Green was in the summer of 1999. Earlier that year, MTV took a chance when they hired the Canadian TV host – best known in his home country for… Source: RollingStone Link: Flashback: Tom […]
Underneath all the hair and makeup (and Botox and silicone), the self-deprecating humor and effervescent personality, lies an uncanny talent that has led Dolly Parton to become the most honored woman in country music history. In a career that has spanned almost six decades (and counting), the iconic entertainer has charted… Source: RollingStone Link: 20 Insanely […]
The Flaming Lips, Sharon Van Etten, Lissie and more will join forces on a tribute album dedicated to Scottish folk star Donovan. Gazing With Tranquility: A Tribute to Donovan will be released on October 16th via nonprofit label Rock the Cause Records and will feature a roster of mostly indie artists reimagining the… Source: RollingStone Link: Flaming […]
There are undeniably two different sides to Cassadee Pope — the half that grew up on country idols like Shania Twain and Garth Brooks on the Florida coast, and the half that head-bangs at a Fall Out Boy concert. Both sides can be heard loud and clear on her new single “I… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Cassadee […]
Republicans are notorious for using artists’ music without their permission, sometimes hijacking songs critical of Republican values. During his 1984 presidential campaign, Ronald Reagan tried to use Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” – somehow missing its critique of American exceptionalism and militarism. Springsteen said no, but that didn’t stop Reagan from… Source: RollingStone Link: 10 Songs […]
When Scottish indie rockers the Spook School stopped through New York City recently, Rolling Stone set up an earnest sit-down to introduce them to the singer of punk rockers Against Me. Both groups have transgender frontpersons – Nye Todd and Laura Jane Grace respectively – and immediately found common ground… Source: RollingStone Link: See Laura […]
Toronto indie rock mainstays Metric strive towards snapping through the monotony and loneliness of life on their emphatic, celebratory new song, “Too Bad, So Sad,” off their upcoming LP, Pagans in Vegas (via Spin). Like previously released cuts “Cascades” and “The Shade,” Metric continue to explore the synth-pop spectrum on “Too Bad, So Sad,” in which… Source: RollingStone Link: Metric […]
A hand-written letter from Doors singer Jim Morrison during his stint in Paris – postmarked May 18th, 1971, less than three months before his death – is currently bringing over $23,000 at RR’s Marvels of Modern Music auction. The event, which ends today, also features autographed and rare memorabilia from John Lennon,… Source: RollingStone Link: Rare John […]
Although Lindi Ortega now calls Nashville home, she’s spent most of the past four years on the road, crooning her orchestral version of country noir in honky-tonks, biker bars, rock dives and punk venues. Hers is a sound rooted in twang and heartbreak, but shot through with the rough-edged spirit… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Lindi […]
After more than 12 months of planning for the 2015 Newport Folk Festival, Jay Sweet just sat down in his production trailer at Rhode Island’s historic Fort Adams for the first time this year. “I feel a great overwhelming sense of anxiety!” he says with a laugh over the phone. Sweet –… Source: RollingStone Link: How […]