No event signified the end of the 1960s more than Altamont, the free California festival where four people died on December 6th, 1969. The most notorious death was that of 18-year-old Meredith Hunter, who was knifed by the Hells Angels security force as the <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/the-rolling…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Why Altamont Was Doomed […]
Los Angeles-based producer Zhu burst on to the mainstream dance scene in 2014 with "Faded," a single that brought an inebriated night to life with a sinister bassline and obsessive repetition. At the time, a new wave of vocal house was proving crossover friendly – Disclosure's "Latch" peaked at Number Seven on the Hot 100 […]
An update of Fifties "mood music," those chilled-out instrumental soundtracks for breakfast in bed with mai-tais and late-night booty calls, Lovers is a departure for Wilco guitar swami Nels Cline, whose side…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Review: Wilco Guitarist Nels Cline Crafts Big-Band Jazz on ‘Lovers’ Source: RollingStone Link: Review: Wilco Guitarist Nels Cline Crafts Big-Band Jazz on 'Lovers'
OG Maco, an Atlanta rapper who earned national attention in 2014 for his hit "U Guessed It," suffered multiple injuries last month in a car accident. According to the rapper's tweets, the damage included &quo…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: OG Maco Loses Use of Right Eye Following Car Accident Source: RollingStone Link: OG Maco Loses […]
On "Ocho Cinco," France's DJ Snake teams up with EU DJ brethren Yellow Claw to mix up pounding beats, chipmunk vocals, cyborg shout-outs and a monster bellydance synth melody. Sure, it's a retread of Snake's undeniable "Turn Down for What," which famously spurred Michelle Obama to rock out on Vine with a turnip. …This article […]
Tove Lo is revving up for her sophomore album and previewing new material with the smooth new single "Cool Girl." <span style=…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Hear Tove Lo’s ‘Gone Girl’-Inspired New Song ‘Cool Girl’ Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Tove Lo's 'Gone Girl'-Inspired New Song 'Cool Girl'
Just as Rihanna did for April Fool's Day last year, Britney Spears gave Jimmy Kimmel a pleasant though shocking surprise as the late-night host tried to sleep. Kimmel's wife conspired with the pop star for the pra…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: See Britney Spears’ Midnight Prank at Jimmy Kimmel’s House Source: RollingStone Link: See […]
At Camden, New Jersey's BB&T Pavilion, Nancy Wilson was brought to tears dedicating Heart's "These Dreams" to a 24-year-old fan who tragically died this year. "Before the show, this woman [told] me about a family member that didn't make it," Wilson said onstage, wiping tears from her eyes. …This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Watch Heart’s […]
Each year since 1992, a group of British critics and industry insiders award the Mercury Prize to the best British album of the year. The 2016 shortlist of nominees was announced on Thursday and include a wide-ranging group of artists including David Bowie and Radioh…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: David Bowie, Radiohead and More […]
Bob Weir has unveiled details of his new solo record, Blue Mountain, set for release this fall. It's his first new solo record in a decade and the first composed of entirely new material in 30 years. Weir will also tour in support of his forthcoming album. <i style…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Bob […]