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Ravyn Lenae calls home on “Never Let Me Go,” a bluesy highlight from her third album, Blue Island. The recording that spans the final minute of the song finds the singer in conversation with her grandfather, whom she affectionately greets as Papo. “I was calling Grandma ‘cause I needed help with a line in this song,” she tells him. All the warmth and familiarity that comes with returning to a home base is evident in Lenae’s voice as she speaks, each word bending around her Chicago accent. Papo inquires about her album process, which she assures him is coming together…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. One of the biggest hangups of getting into vinyl for new collectors is actually figuring out how to listen to your records, which is why all-in-one record players became so popular. The trouble is that most of them don’t sound very good. Thankfully, more brands are coming up with convenient solutions that sound better, with the benefits of being more space-saving and easier to set up than traditional hi-fi. Victrola’s take is the Soundstage, a new speaker that’s…

“Making this decision wasn’t easy, but I’m learning that health has to come first” One of the main vocalists in Katseye is taking a break from the group. Sophia Laforteza shared in a statement on social media that she will be taking a hiatus to focus on her mental health. “Making this decision wasn’t easy, but I’m learning that health has to come first. I’m realizing that if I don’t take care of my mind and body now, I won’t be able to keep doing what I love the most for so long,” she shared. The group’s management, HYBE, also…

‘Super Graphic Spectacular’ at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium in October will benefit the Midwest Princess Project Chappell Roan has announced the Super Graphic Spectacular, a two-night event in Los Angeles to raise money for trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities. Taking place October 21 and 22 at the Shrine Auditorium, the Super Graphic Spectacular “will be filled with drag, dance, guests, surprises, and funnnn!! I will be doing a special performance as well!,” Roan wrote on social media. The performances will mark Roan’s second since her Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things Tour wrapped in March; she’s booked to play…

Neil Young has unveiled an 11-minute single to go along with the announcement of his next Chrome Hearts album Second Song. You can listen to the title track below. The LP, out September 18 on Reprise, features seven songs in total: five new and two unreleased dating back to the 1960s.Second Song is the follow-up to last year’s Talkin to the Trees, the debut project from Young’s band the Chrome Hearts. The group recorded the new album at the same location (Shangri-La Studios) and with the same producers (Lou Adler, joined by “the Volume Delaers,” aka Young and Niko Bolas)…

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Jay-Z drops a verse on a sampledelic reworking of Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk),” Karol G taps Oklou for a swirling highlight from her new album, and a chance encounter has Ravyn Lenae spiraling on a grooving song. Plus, new tunes from Role Model, Ashe, This is Lorelei, Flo, and Nino Paid. Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z, “Morning Dew (Donk) Remix” (YouTube) Karol G, “Final Feliz” (YouTube) Ravyn Lenae, “In & Out” (YouTube) This is Lorelei, “Oh No Now…

Here’s how to watch some of the biggest Outside Lands shows at home, including Charli xcx, The Strokes, and Empire of the Sun If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Outside Lands returns to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park this weekend with three days of shows, including headliners Charli xcx, The Strokes, and RÜFÜS DU SOL. Tickets to the festival sold out in less than a week, but it’s still possible to get tickets on the resale market if you’re able to find local pickup.…

Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter has spoken out against using AI in songwriting, describing it as “a way to bypass the creative process”. The electronic music icon shared his stance during an interview with Chanel’s president of arts, culture and heritage, Yana Peel. After decades of dressing as a robot for Daft Punk, Bangalter was asked whether he would ever consider using AI technology to help write his own material – to which he quickly shot the idea down, saying that it erases the creative process entirely. “AI really focuses right now on the results,” he shared. “It’s all about the…

Liim has announced his second album in the space of a year. A Sunflower Garden in Harlem Is Hard to Find is due August 28 via Three Times Louder. Accompanying the news are the AJRadico-assisted “1980” and its video, inspired by Eric B. & Rakim, as Liim notes in press materials.“Paid in Full & Juice are just two movies that are where I’m from,” he said. “I grew up in almost every scene, and I think what those movies do for me is they spike memories.” “1980” will live on the Liim Lasalle Loves You follow-up alongside recent singles “R.I.P…

Fenix Flexin took up most of the oxygen on this week’s episode of “Is this AI or not?,” but labelmate Tyga pulled his share too. Like “Rubberz,” the “Rack City” rapper’s latest album, the ’80s-indebted $tarface, has faced multiple accusations of being at least partially made with artificial intelligence. Not only does Tyga admit the accusations are true, but he is using the current go-to explanation (excuse?) favored by other generative AI-friendly artists: Adapt or die.“I’ve never spoken on this with anybody because I always felt like it’s similar to a magician explaining how he does his tricks,” he told…