Anderson .Paak has dropped a remix of his protest song “Lockdown,” with a verse featuring Noname. The Chicago rapper takes her verse nearly two minutes into the track. “Uh, maybe this round two/Government cinematic, American drive-through/Eat their apple pie in the mornin’ and bury the strange fruit/Then marry the strange …
Read More »'La Llorona' Review: Dictatorships, Denial and the Spirits of the Dead
Folklorists will tell you that la llorona is a ghostly figure said to be a crying mother doomed to grieve for her drowned, dead offspring in perpetuity, and it takes a while to figure out how the Latin American legend fits into Jayro Bustamante’s extraordinary, eerie-as-hell horror movie. (It streams …
Read More »'American Pickle': Two Seth Rogens Aren't Always Better Than One
Before it hits a bump in the plot that throws it out of whack, An American Pickle rides high on a double dose of Seth Rogen, with the brash comedian plays dual roles separated by a century. The first is Herschel Greenbaum, a ditch-digger from the fictional Eastern European shtetl …
Read More »The Streets, Idles Share Video for 'None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive'
The Streets has released a music video for “None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive,” the title track from his new mixtape that also features British punk band Idles. Directed by Rollo Jackson, the visual features Mike Skinner and Idles frontman Joe Talbot on an existential journey …
Read More »Common Talks His First Rap Album, First Rhymes in 'Bluebird Memories' Excerpt
Common recounts the story behind the first rap record he bought — and the first rhyme he wrote — in an excerpt from his upcoming Audible original, Bluebird Memories: A Journey Through Lyrics and Life, out August 4th. Common recorded Bluebird Memories at the Minetta Lane Theatre in New York …
Read More »Alanis Morissette Takes the Safe Path on New Album 'Such Pretty Forks in the Road'
Twenty-five years ago, Alanis Morissette became an overnight superstar because she was jilted and angry and she thought the world ought to know. Now that she’s older, she seems to have reconciled some of her demons but the embers of her angst have been replaced with generalized anxiety and depression …
Read More »Brad Paisley's All-Star 'No I in Beer' Video: Spot the Celebrity Cameos
Brad Paisley matches the all-are-welcome tone of his new song “No I in Beer” with an equally inclusive video, which assembles a small army of quarantined famous faces from the music, sports, and political worlds. The good-natured Paisley’s fans submit their own self-shot cameos too, from all over the U.S. …
Read More »Charles Bukowski Comes to Life in 'You Never Had It' Trailer
Charles Bukowski’s writing influenced many a writer, poet and musician, and now the acerbic bard of San Pedro will be appearing like he’s never been seen before. You Never Had It – An Evening with Bukowski, premiering August 7th in virtual cinemas, features archival footage of Italian producer and journalist …
Read More »Lorde, Mick Jagger and More Sign Open Letter Demanding Clearance for Campaign Songs
Dozens of high-profile musicians in pop, rock and hip-hop have partnered with the Artist Rights Alliance in an open letter demanding that politicians get clearance on the music they play at campaign rallies and other public events. The letter calls for major political party committees in the U.S. to “establish …
Read More »The Best Smart Lockboxes for Keeping Small Valuables Safe
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When you need to safely store keys, cards, and other small essentials, a smart lock key box can offer great peace of mind. The internet of things has …
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