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Five years have elapsed since Shannon Lay’s last album of original songs, and in the interim, the Los Angeles musician has been studying the proverbial blade. With 2023’s Covers Vol. 1, she sought new terrain in a set of classics that some might consider untouchable: She applied her smoky, whispered-secret timbre to Elliot Smith’s “Angeles” and pulled the Velvet Underground’s “I’m Set Free” from the cosmos to the meadow. She reinvented the classics, and now she’s reinvented her sound, journeying from earthy folk to songs that leapfrog across influences. Past the Veil trades the intimate production and sparse instrumentation of…
Alli Logout and Margo XS might seem to occupy opposite sides of the cultural spectrum. The former is the frontperson for New Orleans-based electronic post-queercore band Special Interest, a firecracker performer who can channel fury and sexuality onstage like few of their punk peers (I once saw them javelin a broken mic stand into a festival crowd with terrifying velocity). The latter is one of pop music’s rising producers, with a 2026 Grammy nomination for her work on Zara Larsson’s girlie-pop juggernaut “Midnight Sun,” and the executive producer of Kim Petras’ most recent album and subsequent club rebrand. Logout and…
Lots of rappers call themselves students of the game, but not all of them actually like to study. I get it—if you’re wary of overworking a verse or belaboring a reference, the mercurial energy of a marathon studio session or a hanging-mic freestyle is probably a safer bet. Not for ZayALLCAPS. The multi-dimensional California musician’s best trick is blurring the line between play and professionalism, rawness and rigor. “The medium itself is the artform,” he raps on his new LP, My Uncle Told Me Some Real Ass Sh*t on the Phone Yesterday. “It’s habits I formed.”Zay’s fourth album in as…
Bassist Jeff Ament's Since Forever captures the iconic band in rare moments throughout the decades As Pearl Jam evolved from a small group of friends in Seattle to one of the most impactful bands of their generation, founding member and bassist Jeff Ament began photographing their time backstage, in the studio, and on the road. Ament revisited his archive of decomposing negatives with his brother, designer Barry Ament, a few years ago. The rediscovery of these precious images led to their new book, Since Forevera visual journey capturing the band's friendship and creativity as they rose to fame. A press…
Ministry have announced what will be the final chapter of their story. The band led by Al Jourgensen will release their latest studio album, “Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)” on October 30th for Cleopatra Records, which will be followed by a farewell tour destined to put an end to a career that began in 1981 and became fundamental to the evolution of industrial metal. For some time Jourgensen had hinted that the project had reached the end of the line, but now the decision is final. With his usual direct language, the band leader summed up the moment…
The administration used Kahan’s “American Cars” to soundtrack photos of the president visiting General Motors’ flagship test site Noah Kahan has made it clear that he would never approve the use of his music to support the Trump administration. On Monday, the White House posted a series of Instagram photos depicting President Donald Trump‘s visit to General Motors’ flagship test site in Michigan. During his stop, the president took the opportunity to boast about his controversial tariffs across the auto industry and pumped his fist while watching a drag race. The photo carousel was bizarrely soundtracked to Kahan’s “American Cars,”…
Bloc Party have shared their new single ‘Now We Can’t Be Friends’ and details of a UK record store tour – check them out below. The latest taster from their upcoming album ‘Anatomy Of A Brief Romance’ sees frontman Kele Okereke “heading back out clubbing again” after a romantic break-up and “not speaking to his ex when he sees him on the dancefloor” on the synth driven track. Okereke added: “You can have these big feelings, but you have to be aware that when they go, this is how you’ll feel and, you’ll be OK with that.” You can listen…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Noise-canceling headphones are a must-have for frequent flyers, and the right pair can make long-haul flights more than just bearable. Our always-on-the-go writers are constantly testing audio gear, meaning we have some thoughts on the best headphones for travel. For starters, travel headphones should be able to block out a variety of noises, particularly the roar of a jet engine, but also the bustle of an airport terminal, crowded trains, and everyday hubbub. The best noise-canceling headphones should…
Latin Mafia‘s revolution with Fred Again.. will be livestreamed. The Mexican trio have linked up with the global DJ to put the finishing touches on their joint mixtape. All the action is now being captured in a YouTube livestream. “Without a doubt, [Fred Again..] is one of the brightest musical minds that we have met,” Latin Mafia’s Milton de la Rosa tells Rolling Stone before the livestream. “It’s been a crazy experience to work with him because he’s a very talented person.” Latin Mafia went on Fred’s radar after he declared himself a fan of their debut album, 2024’s Todos…
Graham Coxon has announced the second batch of reissues from the ongoing re-release of his entire solo catalogue. The reissue campaign began last month with the release of Coxon’s previously shelved 2011 album ‘Castle Park’, alongside new editions of ‘The Sky Is Too High’ and ‘The Golden D’. Now, it has been confirmed that ‘Crow Sit On Blood Tree’ from 2001, 2002’s ‘The Kiss Of Morning’ and 2004’s ‘Happiness In Magazines’ will all be reissued through Transgressive Records on September 11. Each album will be available on CD and black vinyl, alongside limited-edition coloured pressings exclusive to independent record shops and Coxon’s online store.…
