YouTube to Stop Sharing Data With ‘Billboard’ Over ‘Outdated’ Chart Formula
The internet giant expressed its frustration with the way subscription-supported streams are still weighted more than ad-supported streams
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Ariana Grande Gets Way Too Hot and Cozy at ‘SNL’ HQ
The star will host Saturday Night Live with Cher as the musical guest
’90s Alt-Rockers Summercamp Announce Reunion Show
The Santa Barbara-based '90s alt-rockers Summercamp, one word — not to be confused with the London-based 2010s indie pop band Summer Camp , two words — broke up in 2001, and they haven't performed since a hometown reunion show in the summer of 2015. That's about to change. The
Perry Farrell Apologizes to Jane’s Addiction Bandmates and Fans Over Onstage Fight
“We have come together one last time to resolve our differences, so that the legacy of Jane’s Addiction will remain the work the four of us created together,” the band wrote
Kay Flock Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison
Kay Flock has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The post Kay Flock Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison appeared first on Stereogum .
Perry Farrell Apologizes For Onstage Brawl That Ended Jane’s Addiction
Improbably, the Jane's Addiction conflict has been resolved on a peaceful note. The post Perry Farrell Apologizes For Onstage Brawl That Ended Jane’s Addiction appeared first on Stereogum .
The Country Albums That Should Have Made Your 2025 Best List
Breaking down Rolling Stone 's top country and Americana albums of the year on our Nashville Now podcast
The Mountain Goats Played Colbert With Tommy Stinson In Tow
The Mountain Goats' recent album Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan features a bunch of guests, from Lin-Manuel Miranda to Mikaela Davis to Josh Kaufman. The coolest name on the list — and he'd be the coolest name on most lists — is Replacements bassist Tommy Stinson,
Tobias Jesso Jr. Gives First Public Performance In A Decade On Kimmel
In 2015, Tobias Jesso Jr. released his debut album Goon with a great deal of critical and promotional clamor. He then quickly disappeared from the spotlight in favor of a fruitful behind-the-scenes career that led him to win the first ever Grammy for Songwriter Of The Year,
In Memoriam: Bands We Lost In 2025
This is my 17th annual Oscars-style tribute to all the bands who broke up in the past year, and every year it gets more difficult to figure out which acts are really over. I put plenty of research into it, but already some of the groups from last year’s montage — REO
Black Country, New Road – “The Ballad Of El Goodo” (Big Star Cover)
It’s that time of year when bands clear out their archives, dispensing demos and covers galore while the music industry waits for the calendar to turn over to January. The latest little treat comes from Black Country, New Road, who have followed up this year’s Forever Howlong
Dijon Shares “Yamaha” Demos, Says His Favorite Album Of The Year Is Los Thuthanaka
Dijon had a huge 2025. He helped to shape major releases by Justin Bieber and Bon Iver, leading to a Grammy nomination for Producer Of The Year. He appeared in the year's most acclaimed movie, One Battle After Another . And his own album Baby was a sensation, carrying him to
The Breeders, Gang of Four Lead Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival Lineup
The stacked bill adds to a unique weekend where Wilco and Billy Bragg will perform songs from Mermaid Avenue
Solid Sound Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
Wilco will bring their Solid Sound festival back to MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA this summer. Taking place June 26-28, the event will feature sets from both Wilco and Jeff Tweedy and a previously announced collaboration with Billy Bragg performing their collaborative Mermaid
The Rolling Stones Scrapped Their 2026 Tour. Now What?
The future of the world’s greatest rock band is murky after they pulled yet another tour, but there are still many ways the Stones can remain active
Young Thug Proposes to Mariah the Scientist Onstage
The rapper popped the question in the middle of his Hometown Hero benefit concert
Seth Meyers Gets Drunk With Sabrina Carpenter, Talks Rob Reiner With Jack Black
Despite no musical performance, Tuesday night's episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers was extremely music-adjacent. For one thing, Meyers welcomed Sabrina Carpenter, who has become a regular at his old show Saturday Night Live , for his latest Day Drinking segment. The post
The 50 Best Latin and Spanish-Language Songs of 2025
From tongue-in-cheek antics poking fun at the music industry to heartfelt odes to salsa, here’s what we loved this year
How Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Put His 19 Children First
Cliff is being given a state memorial as a Jamaican hero. His eldest daughter, Odessa Chambers, remembers him as an even more powerful father.
St. Vincent Thrills at Rolling Stone Yuletide Bash
The artist participated in a wide-ranging interview and performed an emotional six-song set at a New York cabaret
Robber Robber – “Suspicious Minds” (Elvis Presley Cover)
Robber Robber, one of the more exciting young indie bands on the rise, have decided to close out the year with an Elvis Presley cover. The Burlington combo announced their signing to Fire Talk with last month’s impressive “Talkback.” Now they’ve shared a recording of the King’s
Coldplay’s Chris Martin Surprises Newlyweds With First Dance Song
Chris Martin is perhaps best known for the unpleasant surprise he sprung upon a couple who were illicitly attending a Coldplay concert together, but he loves gracing lovebirds with more welcome surprises. Back in 2022, Martin performed an engaged couple's wedding dance song ,
Gracie Abrams Slams Donald Trump’s ‘Poisonous & Vile Narcissism’ After Rob Reiner’s Death
The singer-songwriter also addressed the heartache of tragedies in Australia, Rhode, Island, and Gaza
Annie Lennox Sings a Song of a Lass That’s Gone in ‘Outlander’ Theme for Final Season
The title sequence for the hit show’s eighth season, featuring Lennox’s take on the traditional Scottish folk tune, “The Skye Boat Song,” premieres today on Rolling Stone
Billboard Announces New Streaming Math For Album Charts
Streaming is about to weigh even more heavily on the Billboard album charts. The magazine announced Tuesday that it's changing its formula for factoring in streams, reducing the number of track streams needed to equate to one album sale. The changes are designed to "better
Elizabeth Nichols Doesn’t Mind Stirring Shit Up
After going viral with her satirical “Might Go MAGA,” the rising country singer has a new song about the epidemic of bad men
Young Thug Proposes To Mariah The Scientist Onstage In Atlanta
Young Thug and Mariah The Scientist are engaged. The Atlanta rapper proposed to the R&B singer onstage at State Farm Arena Tuesday night during his Hometown Hero benefit concert, and as video of the big moment reveals, she said yes. The post Young Thug Proposes To Mariah The
Young Thug & Mariah The Scientist Are Engaged After Onstage Proposal
Wedding bells are in the air for Young Thug and Mariah The Scientist! The YSL rapper popped the question to his girlfriend and collaborator while performing at his Hometown Hero benefit concert at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on Tuesday (December 16). Footage of the romantic
A$AP Rocky Reveals ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Album Cover Designed By Tim Burton
A$AP Rocky‘s Don’t Be Dumb finally appears to be around the corner — and it’s set to be a big-screen spectacle thanks to Tim Burton. On Tuesday (December 16), the Harlem rapper revealed the artwork for his long-awaited fourth album which was designed by the legendary film
The 10 Best Country Albums Of 2025
This year's best country albums list is once again presented in partnership with Don't Rock The Inbox, the amazing country music newsletter run by Stereogum contributors Marissa R. Moss and Natalie Weiner . Check it out and consider buying a subscription . The post The 10 Best
Snoop Dogg to Headline Halftime Show for NFL Christmas Gameday
The Doggfather will take center stage during the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings game on Dec. 25, streaming on Netflix