Author: Press Room
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Sonny Rollins may have been a celebrated jazz artist, but behind the scenes, the Grammy Award winner and National Medal of Arts recipient was a bit of an enigma. And in a collection of personal writings compiled in a 2024 book, the saxophonist and composer who was once called “the only jazz recluse” revealed that he often doubted the fanfare surrounding him. “I face the startling and intriguing reality that there is within me a force working hard…
Roger Daltrey has more tour dates booked for his upcoming solo tour than he played last year on the Who‘s North American farewell tour. It seems improbable that the singer, 82, would want to do more, but as he explains over the phone, touring solo is an “easier go” for him than fronting the Who. In fact, “grueling” is the word Daltrey uses to describe Who tours, since they’re so demanding, but the way he says it, with both resoluteness and genuineness in his voice, suggests he’d still want to tour anyway, anyhow, anywhere he chooses — if he can…
When Rob Base died on May 22 following a private battle with lung cancer, Young MC was left reeling. Base was a close friend who had attended his wedding in Phoenix just a few years earlier. So when Young MC's agent told him he could take Base's June 26 slot at a Washington, DC concert called “Freedom 250: The Great American State Fair,” he accepted. What Young MC says he didn't know at the time was that the event had ties to the Trump administration. On Wednesday (May 27), organizers posted an Instagram flyer touting the lineup, and the backlash…
The former Beatle was impressed by the rock cover of a Fab Four song Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
LDA And Aka 7even, Holy: lyrics and meaning of the new single. After participating in the Sanremo Festival 2026 with Clandestine Poemsa song that was certified gold, LDA And Aka 7even they're back with a new single, Holyavailable in radio rotation and on all major streaming and download platforms from Friday 8 May. Written by Luca D'Alessio (LDA), Luca Marzano (Aka 7even), Alessandro Caiazza And Vito Petrozzinothe song fits into the path that the two artists began to trace with the album Clandestine Poemscomposed of ten songs that talk about love, with sounds that have their roots in Neapolitan music…
The Levitation festival returns to Austin this September with a lineup featuring Bikini Kill, Smerz, and Molchat Doma. Revolving around a two-stage hub at the Radio/East venue, the fest will also sprawl through the Red River District with a slate of club shows. Stubb’s will host headline concerts from American Football, the Garden, and Angine de Poitrine, while Los Thuthanaka and Nitzer Ebb are among the Elysium bookings. The Sunday-night headliner for Radio/East is, for now, a secret.Also on the lineup are Peter Hook and the Light; Cabaret Voltaire; a Bikini Kill bill featuring Die Spitz, Sweeping Promises, and Melt-Banana;…
Jadasea has a new album in the works. The 17-track Holly Grove arrives via 10K on June 25. The UK rapper has also shared a lead single, “Cobra,” alongside a wistful music video directed by Standby Projects that mixes retro cartoon clips with ride-along footage of the Elephant and Castle area of South London. Watch that below.Holly Grove is Jadasea’s first full-length release since 2024’s Too Many Tears. In between records, he’s remained active, popping up on Niontay’s 2025 album Fada<3of$ and MIKE, Earl Sweatshirt, and Surf Gang’s February joint LP POMPEII // UTILITY. Jadasea also linked up with Earl…
Just in time for the 2026 World Cup, 4AD has collaborated with New York brand Full Kit on a collection of football jerseys inspired by the label’s classic releases. The capsule includes three garments: a Cocteau Twin’s Heaven or Las Vegas Scotland jersey, a Scott Walker Bish Bosch-themed USA jersey, and a Colourbox and Air Miami double-sided scarf that nods to their respective World Cup anthems, “The Official Colourbox World Cup Anthem” from 1986, and “World Cup Fever” from 1995. The items are available now through June 8 via the label’s website.On how “World Cup Fever” came to be, Air…
Madonna has paid a month's rent for the musician tenants of an iconic New York City building where the singer herself once rehearsed early in her career. The tenants of the New York Music Building in Midtown Manhattan were informed via email that Madonna and credit card company Bilt were “covering up to $1,999.99 on May rent” for every tenant of the rehearsal space. “The money was provided solely because Madonna wanted to support the musicians in the building where she got her start,” the building manager wrote. “It's an amazing show of support,” drummer, producer and Music Building tenant…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The late John F. Kennedy Jr.'s life was propelled back into the public eye earlier this year after the success of the Ryan Murphy FX series, Love Storywhich chronicled the businessman and magazine publisher's romance with Carolyn Bessette. But Love Story also brought renewed attention to the preppy political scion's style, with everyone from Timex to Macy's bringing back iconic pieces inspired by what JFK Jr. wore. While he was known for his relaxed suiting as much as…
