Muna Talks New Music, Lessons From Eras Tour, Time Between Albums & More | The Rolling Stone Studio
Muna sat down with Rolling Stone to celebrate the release of their new album, Dancing on the Wall, and to unpack the whirlwind of live shows that followed in Los Angeles and New York. The band described the immediate fan response—audiences learning every lyric in a day and treating the shows like a homecoming—as a testament to their loyal, engaged fanbase. The conversation highlighted several strategic shifts: small‑club dates gave the trio a chance to reconnect with their roots, while the upcoming Get So Hot tour will borrow production tricks and fan‑centric spontaneity from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Muna also announced they’ll headline the All Things Go festival and intend to sprinkle deep‑cut songs into setlists, rewarding superfans who study the album like flash‑card material. Memorable moments included the band’s admission that fans were writing down lyrics on flashcards, and lead singer Katie’s reflection on a four‑year gap between albums—an interval she framed as both a creative necessity and a risk in today’s rapid‑content culture. She also promoted her solo record, Water Relief, underscoring the group’s in‑house songwriting and production approach. Overall, Muna’s dialogue signals a broader industry trend: indie acts are leveraging intimate venues, fan‑driven setlist customization, and lessons from mega‑tour spectacles to sustain relevance while preserving artistic control. Their strategy illustrates how thoughtful pacing and audience interaction can turn a long album cycle into a sustainable growth engine.
Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas Answer Popcorn Questions: Reality TV, Karaoke, Impressions & More
In a light‑hearted “Popcorn Questions” segment for Rolling Stone, actor Paul Rudd and singer‑actor Nick Jonas field rapid‑fire prompts ranging from music preferences to reality‑TV fantasies. Jonas declares the Jonas Brothers’ track “Jealous” his top pick, while both imagine themselves thriving on...
Dana White Joins The Rolling Stone Interview: 'Legacy Doesn’t Mean Shit to Me'
In a Rolling Stone interview, UFC president Dana White talks about his relentless drive, his belief that legacy doesn’t matter, and the evolution of mixed‑martial‑arts from a fringe spectacle to a global powerhouse. He recounts waking up every day obsessed...
Drake Gave Us 3 New Albums. Let's Talk About It
Jeffy Haza, Rolling Stone’s Special Projects Editor, breaks down Drake’s surprise triple‑album drop—*Iceman*, *Habibti*, and *Maid of Honor*—and what each record says about the Toronto star’s current creative direction. *Iceman* reads like a revenge manifesto, its titles (“Make Them Pay,” “Plot...
Luke Grimes: From ‘Yellowstone’ to Nashville | Rolling Stone Nashville Now
Luke Grimes, best‑known for his role as Casey Dutton on Yellowstone, sat down with Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast to discuss his new country album Redbird and the unconventional path that led an actor into Nashville’s music scene. The record was forged...
Zara Larsson Shares 'My Life in 10 Songs,' Talks Beyoncé, Avicii, Green Day, and More
Zara Larsson opens her 'My Life in 10 Songs' series by mapping the soundtrack of her upbringing, from Queen’s classic rock to contemporary EDM, illustrating how personal playlists become artistic DNA. She explains that a non‑musical household still pulsed with her...
Noah Kahan on Chappell Roan's Run-Ins With Paparazzi: 'She's Being Set Up To Fail'
In a recent interview, singer‑songwriter Noah Kahan addressed the harassment Chappell Roan endured when paparazzi disguised themselves as fans, highlighting a broader issue of invasive media tactics targeting emerging artists. Kahan noted that, as a male performer, he has rarely encountered...
Guitarist Weigh In: What's the Greatest Guitar Solo of All Time
The video is a round‑table discussion where musicians and enthusiasts debate the greatest guitar solo of all time, offering personal anecdotes and genre‑spanning examples. Each participant cites a different track, ranging from classic rock anthems to deep‑cut blues numbers, illustrating...
Maya Hawke Shuffles Her Music Library: Sean Kingston, Father John Misty, and More
Maya Hawke sat down for a light‑hearted interview, letting a shuffled playlist dictate the conversation. The random selection surfaced early‑2000s pop hit “Fire Burning” by Sean Kingston and the indie‑folk stylings of Father John Misty, offering a glimpse into the...
These Are the Five Best Guitar Solos of All Time
Rolling Stone senior music editor Joseph Hudak presents the definitive top‑five guitar solos from the magazine’s 100‑greatest list, highlighting tracks that have shaped rock’s sonic vocabulary. The selections span three decades, from Van Halen’s 1978 “Eruption” – a 1‑minute‑42‑second showcase of two‑hand...
Adam Mac and His Courageous Brand of “Queer Country” | Rolling Stone Nashville Now
Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast features Adam Mack, a queer‑identified country artist from Russellville, Kentucky, promoting his third album Southern Spectacle and a new single “Hate to See Me Coming.” The conversation explores his rural roots, early exposure to gospel...
Noah Kahan Goes Fishing in Tennessee, Talks Songwriting, Mental Health, & More | Cover Story
In a candid Cover Story interview, singer‑songwriter Noah Kahan reflects on the rural Tennessee retreat that shaped his latest album, describing how a month of fishing, hiking and simple daily routines helped him reconnect with music after a taxing tour. Kahan...
Why Willie Nelson Keeps Going at 93
The video reflects on Willie Nelson’s decision to keep touring at age 93, highlighting his relentless work ethic and the emotional weight of recent personal losses. Nelson has lost several close collaborators—Bobby, Jody Payne, and Paul—yet he channels that grief into...
Niall Horan Joins The Rolling Stone Interview: ‘There’s Only So Much of Yourself That You Can Give’
Niall Horan sat down with Rolling Stone to discuss his latest record, "Dinner Party," and the evolving balance between his life in London and Los Angeles. The conversation touched on his recent pop‑rock‑infused album, a surprise coffee‑shop pop‑up, and the...
J Balvin & Ryan Castro Talk New Album, Brotherhood, Colombian Pride | The Rolling Stone Studio
Colombian reggaeton heavyweight J Balvin and rising star Ryan Castro announced their joint album "OMERTA", slated for release on May 7, which coincides with Balvin’s 41st birthday. The duo describes the project as an organic extension of a four‑year friendship, built...