Farewell, Kenny Rogers: If You’re Gonna Play the Game, Boy, You Gotta Learn to Play It Right
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Rob Sheffield salutes the grizzled genius of the silver fox
The Wild Pop Drama of Selena Gomez
Posted in: Music FeaturesShe might seem like a blank slate, but nobody makes this many brilliant records by accident
Why Are Y’all Arguing About Jay-Z Washing Jay Electronica? The World Is Ending
Posted in: Music FeaturesPandemics are only for a moment. Rap debates are forever.
Coronavirus Is Giving Livestreaming the Chance to Prove Itself
Posted in: Music Features“We are absolutely overloaded — we’ve never had this much interest in our entire existence,” says one livestreaming-company founder, as the previously shunned technology gains steam
Here’s How You Should Support Independent Musicians Right Now
Posted in: Music Features“People are going to have to look out for one another, or else this economy will just collapse,” says one indie singer-songwriter about the coronavirus crisis. Rolling Stone asked the music business how fans can help
How Coronavirus Is Destroying the Livelihood of Music’s Behind-the-Scenes Workforce
Posted in: Music FeaturesAs the COVID-19 outbreak threatens live music everywhere, crew members, venue workers, and many other employees are struggling to pay their bills
Indie Artists Turn to Livestreaming as Coronavirus Crisis Unfolds
Posted in: Music FeaturesHow artists and venues are coming up with innovative ways to keep the lights on and the music playing — without leaving the house
Flashback: Kris Kristofferson Sings ‘For the Good Times’ in 1970
Posted in: Music FeaturesRay Price recorded his hit version of the song on March 16th, 1970
‘You Have To Move Forward’: How Venues Plan to Adapt During Coronavirus
Posted in: Music FeaturesUntil a legal mandate emerges, many venues plan on continuing to stay open during the growing outbreak of COVID-19 — with some new safety measures in place
‘Everything Is in Chaos’: The Concert Business Stands to Lose Billions From Coronavirus
Posted in: Music FeaturesCovid-19 has upended both SXSW and Coachella, but more disruptions are on the way as the live music industry scrambles to change course
