Billy Joel performed a pair of Led Zeppelin classics with drummer Jason Bonham during Joel’s concert Friday at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park. With the son of Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham at the drum kit, Billy Joel and his band first launched into “Whole Lotta Love,” featuring vocals by Joel’s guitarist …
Read More »Hear Ally Brooke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie's Sultry 'Lips Don't Lie'
Ally Brooke has recruited A Boogie wit da Hoodie for her latest solo single “Lips Don’t Lie.” This is the former Fifth Harmony member’s fourth solo track since the band announced their hiatus. The midtempo track features a piano-driven beat beneath smoky vocals from Brooke. On the song, the singer …
Read More »Flashback: Bernie Taupin and Elton John Write Their First Song Together
There are many reasons for Elton John fans to check out the upcoming movie Rocketman. The fantasy musical is a wonderful showcase for the music that John created with Bernie Taupin during the past 50 years, and Taron Egerton does a magnificent job singing everything from “Your Song” to “Amoreena” …
Read More »Watch Dead & Company Jam Out Euphoric 'Sugar Magnolia'
Ahead of the launch of Dead & Company’s 2019 summer tour next week, the group have unveiled a new live video for “Sugar Magnolia,” recorded at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado last summer and premiering exclusively onRolling Stone. The clip finds the supergroup — which features Grateful Dead members Bob …
Read More »Hear the Hives Proclaim 'I'm Alive' on Raucous First Song in Four Years
Swedish outfit the Hives announced their return with a fanfare of guitars on their new song, “I’m Alive.” The track is out digitally via AWAL and will be released as a limited edition double A-side vinyl seven-inch June 28th via Third Man Records. “I’m Alive” opens with a prickle of …
Read More »Watch Eric Clapton Play Smoking Cover of Prince's 'Purple Rain' In London
Eric Clapton kicked off his three-night stand at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Monday night with a killer set that included a cover of the late Doris Day’s signature song “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)” a rare electric version of “Layla” and, shockingly, a set-closing rendition of …
Read More »See Esperanza Spalding Pay Ode to Blood in 'Lest We Forget' Video
Esperanza Spalding spins a dizzy red yarn in a forest in the video for the singer’s new song “Lest We Forget,” her tribute to the blood that courses through our veins. “Lest We Forget” is one of four new body-inspired tracks Spalding has added to her acclaimed 2018 concept album …
Read More »Watch Jonas Brothers Perform New Singles, Throwback Hit on 'SNL'
The reunited Jonas Brothers returned to Saturday Night Live for the first time since 2009, appearing as musical guests alongside host Emma Thompson. The trio first blistered through a performance of their first single in six years, “Sucker.” With a vibrant balloon-filled backdrop, the pop trio brought a plethora of …
Read More »Hear Sara Bareilles' Poignant New Mother's Day Song 'Shiny'
Sara Bareilles paints a moving portrait of motherhood on her new song, “Shiny,” which arrives just in time for Mother’s Day, May 12th. The simple track finds Bareilles singing softly over a twinkling melange of guitars and soft percussion. With her lyrics, Bareilles captures the aspects of parenthood that may …
Read More »Roger Daltrey's 2018 Orchestral 'Tommy' Tour Chronicled on New Live Album
Last summer, Roger Daltrey hit the road in America and played the Who’s 1969 rock opera Tommy in its entirety. He was joined at every stop by an orchestra in order to recreate the lush arrangements of the original album. They taped the set in Budapest and Bethel Woods, New …
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