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music2 years ago

The Costly Conundrum of Frank Ocean's Coachella Performance.

Frank Ocean's Coachella performance was bizarre and unexpected, with much of it taking place backstage. Ocean cancelled his second weekend performance due to a leg injury, but Rolling Stone reported that 100 ice skaters were set to join the performance before Ocean changed his mind. In the latest episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Tomás Mier and Simon Vozick-Levinson join host Brian Hiatt to discuss the performance, Ocean's possible mindset, and his career so far.

music2 years ago

Boygenius: The Supergroup Inspiring Strength and Visibility in Music.

Rolling Stone Music Now's latest episode delves into the magic of Boygenius, the supergroup consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, and their first full-length album, The Record. The episode features a track-by-track analysis of the album and a discussion of the solo discographies of each member. The article also addresses the mild social-media backlash from Leonard Cohen fans over a cheeky verse in one of the album's highlights, "Leonard Cohen."

music2 years ago

Exploring Lana Del Rey's Realistic and Confessional Pop Sound on 'Ocean Blvd'

Despite not having a solo hit single since 2014 and showing more interest in pursuing her own aesthetic vision than chasing the charts, Lana Del Rey is often categorized as a pop star due to her glamorous persona. However, she is actually a brilliant, alt-leaning singer-songwriter who has deeply influenced the course of pop over the last decade. Her masterpiece, 2019’s Norman Fucking Rockwell, is one of the great singer-songwriter triumphs of the 21st century. In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, the hosts discuss Del Rey’s pop star status, her discography, and controversies along the way.