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Hear Werner Herzog Analyze Kanye West's 'Famous' Video

Who better than experimental filmmaker and existential ponderer Werner Herzog to dissect Kanye West's controversial "Famous" video? The German director analyzed the clip for <a href="http://www.the…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Hear Werner Herzog Analyze Kanye West’s ‘Famous’ Video Source: RollingStone Link: Hear Werner Herzog Analyze Kanye West's 'Famous' Video

How Mitski Channeled Her American Dream Into 'Puberty 2'

For Mitski, American pop culture has been a lifelong infatuation, for better and worse. The 25-year-old singer – whose new album, Puberty 2, stands as one of 2016's rawest and most assured rock LPs – was born in Japan and grew up shuttling around the world: China, the Democratic Repu…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: […]

Watch Patti Smith Perform Foreboding Nico Tribute 'Fearfully in Danger'

Patti Smith, her daughter Jesse Paris Smith and trio Soundwalk Collective have released a new video for their upcoming collaborative album, Killer Road, which reinterprets the songs and poetry of Velvet Underground singer Nico. The haunting "Fearfully in Danger" video was filmed while the collective performed t…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Watch Patti Smith […]

Watch Nice as F–k's New Retro-Styled 'Guns' Video

Nice as Fuck – comprising Jenny Lewis, Au Revoir Simone's Erika Forster and the Like's Tennessee Thomas – are all about peace in their new video for "Guns."Befitting the retro-tinged tune, the Luke Rathbo…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Watch Nice as F–k’s New Retro-Styled ‘Guns’ Video Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Nice as F–k's New […]

Watch Prophets of Rage Play Surprise Set Outside California Prison

Prophets of Rage, the rock supergroup led by Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello, was scheduled to play inside the state prison in Norco, California. The show was cancelled at the last minute Wednesday afternoon by the California Department of Correction…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Watch Prophets of Rage Play Surprise Set Outside […]

Watch Jeff Beck, Steven Tyler's Scorching 'Purple Rain' Cover

Jeff Beck tore through a crunchy cover of Prince's "Purple Rain" with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler at his 50-year celebration concert at the Hollywood Bowl Wednesday. Singer Beth Hart also joined Beck for "Purple Rain,&…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Watch Jeff Beck, Steven Tyler’s Scorching ‘Purple Rain’ Cover Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Jeff Beck, Steven […]

Jack White Previews Acoustic Comp With Folky Unreleased Song 'City Lights'

Jack White shared a previously unreleased White Stripes song, "City Lights," set to appear on Jack White Acoustic Recordings 1998 – 2016, a double LP rarities collection out September 9th via Third Man Records/Columbia Records. <wm:…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Jack White Previews Acoustic Comp With Folky Unreleased Song ‘City Lights’ Source: RollingStone Link: […]

Watch Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Surreal 'Shakedown Street' Video

A hippie savior fends off an army of suits in the absurdly goofy video for Unknown Mortal Orchestra's cover of the Grateful Dead's "Shakedown Street."<span style="line…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Watch Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Surreal ‘Shakedown Street’ Video Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Surreal 'Shakedown Street' Video

Skrillex Talks Getting Guns N' Roses Crowd 'Semi-Turnt' in Opening Gig

Amid a surprisingly drama-free reunion tour, Guns N' Roses made one of their most controversial choices for their Houston show in early August, choosing superstar DJ and electronic musician<a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/…This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Skrillex Talks Getting Guns N’ Roses Crowd ‘Semi-Turnt’ in Opening Gig Source: RollingStone Link: Skrillex Talks Getting Guns N' Roses […]