Jay-Z’s ‘4:44’: A Track-by-Track Guide
Posted in:
Music News
Notes on samples, guests, notable lines and an apology to Beyoncé from the veteran MC
-
-
40 Best Albums of 2017 So Far
Posted in: Music NewsIncluding Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Ed Sheeran, Drake, Harry Styles, Roger Waters and more.
-
Beth Ditto on ‘Graceland’-Influenced Solo Debut, Life After Gossip
Posted in: Music NewsSinger Beth Ditto opens up about life after Gossip's breakup, how Paul Simon's 'Graceland' informed her solo debut and more
-
Little Steven Is His Own Boss Again
Posted in: Music NewsOn his first solo album in decades, rock’s ultimate sideman reclaims the Jersey Shore sound he helped invent.
-
Tina Arena on Sexuality, Celebrity Culture and ‘Young Talent Time’
Posted in: Music NewsShe's never backward in coming forward, swears like a sailor and holds forth on everything from her personal life to attitudes towards women in the music industry
-
Exclusive: A Look Inside Bob Dylan’s Secret Archives
Posted in: Music NewsRolling Stone browses 50 years of hidden history in Tulsa – from an unknown love song to Mavis Staples to video of Dylan recording "The Man in Me".
-
Inside Portugal. The Man’s Long Ascent to the Mainstream
Posted in: Music NewsBand talks putting in their "10,000 hours," recording with Mike D and scoring their biggest song yet
-
Why Valerie June Sings the Blues
Posted in: Music NewsAfter years of struggle, the Tennessee singer made a modern-day soul classic and became Bob Dylan’s favourite new artist.
-
Prince’s Epic ‘Purple Rain’ Tour: An Oral History
Posted in: Music NewsHigh-tech effects, Madonna and Bruce Springsteen cameos, Olympic-level choreography – members of the Revolution look back on their shining moment.
-
Mobb Deep Rapper Prodigy Dead at 42
Posted in: Music NewsBeloved New York MC was hospitalised days ago for complications related to sickle cell anemia.
