From 1972 to 1973, Mick Rock served as David Bowie’s official photographer, capturing the rocker as he rose to fame via his otherworldly alter-ego Ziggy Stardust. Rock’s tour of duty resulted in numerous famous — and not so famous — pictures, many of which have been collected in a new numbered limited-edition photo book,… Source: RollingStone Link: See Iconic […]
The song of the summer wasn’t rap, R&B or pop — for what was the first time ever, it was throbbingly, unapologetically house music. “Cheerleader” the reggae-lite song by the singer OMI, reached global ubiquity via a remix from young German producer Felix Jaehn, hitting the Number One spot on… Source: RollingStone Link: Life Is […]
At just 21 years old, Ansel Elgort attended his fourth Electric Zoo during Labor Day weekend. For the second year in a row, the actor — who has built an impressive career as a leading man in teen blockbusters like The Fault in Our Stars and the Divergent series — played an early afternoon set… Source: RollingStone Link: Meet Ansolo, […]
After years of rewriting hip-hop behind the decks and digging up samples from the deepest record bins, DJ Premier has debuted “Bpatter,” a live-instrument track and the first offering from his new band titled DJ Premier and the Badder. The Rolling Stone exclusive track packs all the power and dusty soul of… Source: RollingStone Link: DJ […]
Dierks Bentley had recently lost his father when he first heard “Riser,” the power ballad that would eventually become the title track of his latest album. Written by Travis Meadows and Steven Moakler, the song left a permanent mark on the country singer, who saw his own life reflected in… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Dierks […]
Blur’s new video for “I Broadcast” is for and by the people, comprising of fan footage featuring everything from mundane tasks to police marches to snippets of the band performing live. The video keeps pace with the ragged, rambunctious song, speeding up select clips while stacking others, Brady Bunch-style. It’s a fast-paced,… Source: RollingStone Link: Blur […]
Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Fergie, Colbie Caillat and more have teamed up for “Love Song to the Earth,” an environmentally conscious track that’s part of a global campaign to raise awareness prior to the United Nations Climate Change Conference this December in Paris. The all-star collaboration has… Source: RollingStone Link: Hear McCartney, […]
Two upcoming concerts in China by American rock group Bon Jovi — who have previously included imagery of the Dalai Lama in a show — have been suddenly cancelled, reports said Tuesday. Bon Jovi was scheduled to play two dates — in Beijing and Shanghai — but ticket sales were abruptly halted with no reason […]
Hours after Sam Smith not-so-subtly hinted that he recorded the theme for the upcoming James Bond film Spectre, the singer confirmed that he will perform the latest 007 opening credits song. Titled “Writing’s on the Wall,” the song was co-written by Smith and his “Stay With Me” collaborator Jimmy Napes, with Disclosure… Source: RollingStone Link: Sam Smith […]
“We have a good relationship with iTunes, but for whatever reason, they didn’t promote the film at all,” said Magnolia president Eamonn Bowles. Source: Yahoo Music Link: Alex Gibney's Critical 'Steve Jobs' Doc Debuts High on iTunes Chart