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Since her debut single in 2013, Scottish sound sculptor Sophie has emerged as quite possibly the most important, boundary-destroying producer of the last decade. Early singles like “Bipp,” “Lemonade” and her co-production on QT’s “Hey QT” were packaged as “pop” songs, but were actually exercises in anonymous avant-garde cartoon chipmunk bubblegum replete with stark retro-future […]

Kali Uchis reflects on her life as one cinematic journey in an exclusive video filmed at Bonnaroo 2018. “If my life is a movie – in the movie there’s always the bad part,” the genre-colliding R&B artist tells Rolling Stone. “There’s also the parts where you’re down and out, This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Kali […]

Bebe Rexha alternates between self-loathing and optimism on her glittery new electro-pop song “I’m a Mess.” The singer-songwriter opens with affirmations – “Everything’s gonna be alright; everything’s gonna be OK/ It’s gonna be a good, good life – that’s what my therapist say” – before sliding into anxiety on the chorus. “I’m a mess; I’m […]

Luis Fonsi pairs Caribbean atmosphere with a reggaeton groove on his slick new song “Calypso.” British rapper Stefflon Don adds some English bars and back-ups on the multi-lingual track. Throughout the single, Fonsi croons in Spanish about a beachside romance over a steel drum hook. The This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Hear Luis Fonsi’s […]

The idea of a queer musical superstar is now fully accepted. In recent years, we’ve seen musicians talk openly about their gay identity and same-sex relationships. Others have proudly shared their stories about being  This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Music’s Unsung LGBTQ Heroes

Alt-J revisited their Relaxer single “In Cold Blood” on Thursday’s Late Show with a performance that featured guests Pusha-T and This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Alt-J Recruit Pusha-T for ‘In Cold Blood’ Rework on ‘Colbert’

2 Chainz recruited Drake and Migos’ Quavo for his heavy-hitting new song “Bigger Than You.” Throughout the hooky trap cut, the rappers contrast their humble beginnings and current rap star status. “Chain so big, should have came This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Hear 2 Chainz’s New Song With Drake, Migos’ Quavo, ‘Bigger Than You’

Christina Aguilera celebrated the release of new album Liberation by donning a disguise and busking in the New York subway alongside Jimmy Fallon on Thursday’s Tonight This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Watch Christina Aguilera, Jimmy Fallon Busk in Disguise in NYC Subway

British singer Cher Lloyd strives for a new start on “4U,” her new collaboration with Swedish producer Joakim Molitor. The track starts with a swoon, as Lloyd softly croons about leaving old insecurities and demons behind: This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Hear Cher Lloyd Ditch Demons for Love on New Song ‘4U’