The 100 Best Songs of the 2020s So Far
From the blissfully ignorant months before the pandemic to Brat Summer, here are the greatest songs that moved culture, coined genres, and are still stuck in our heads.
Addded Sep 30, 2024
The 42 Best Rap Songs of 2023
From Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem's exuberant collaboration to billy woods' apocalyptic visions to Little Simz's myth-making swagger.
Addded Dec 11, 2023
The 100 Best Songs of 2023
Featuring Ice Spice, Olivia Rodrigo, Lana Del Rey, Troye Sivan, Amaarae, NewJeans, and more.
Addded Dec 4, 2023
Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time
From Chic to Skrillex, from Chicago house classics to festival rave anthems, from songs that filled the floor at the Loft and the Warehouse to ones that blew up on TikTok.
Addded Jul 22, 2022
Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
For the first time in 17 years, we’ve completely remade our list of the best songs ever. More than 250 artists, writers, and industry figures helped us choose a brand-new list full of historic favorites, world-changing anthems, and new classics.
Addded Sep 15, 2021
The 100 Greatest Music Videos
From Adele to ZZ Top - our ranked list of the best music videos of all time.
Addded Jul 30, 2021
Liz Phair Is Still Searching
Singer-songwriter on her first album in 11 years, why she identifies with Britney Spears, and more.
Addded Jun 11, 2021
The FCC Received Over 1,000 Complaints for Grammys ‘WAP’ Performance
Federal Communications Commission received numerous complaints for Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “pornographic” performance.
Addded Apr 13, 2021
Rhye’s Michael Milosh Calls Abuse Allegations ‘Outrageous False Claims’
“I am being hit with horrific and spiteful lies,” musician says. “I reiterate that these accusations are outrageously false and the manipulated stories provably untrue.”
Addded Mar 17, 2021
Rina Sawayama Has No Time for Pop’s Old Borders
Forward-thinking U.K. singer dips in and out of genres and challenges outdated rules.
Addded Feb 4, 2021
Here’s Where You Can Donate to Help Struggling Music Industry Workers
A comprehensive list of music industry-related charities aiding those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Addded Feb 3, 2021
Rolling Stone's Year in Review: Best Music of 2020
Rolling Stone staffers share their favorite albums released in 2020 - from pop blockbusters to weird sounds and personal favorites of all kinds.
Addded Dec 22, 2020
Rolling Stone's 30 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2020
Ashley McBryde, Chris Stapleton and more rise to meet an uncertain year.
Addded Dec 11, 2020
Rolling Stone's 50 Best Songs of 2020
Highlights from a hard year -- featuring a disco revival, K-pop kings and queens, new hip-hop rockstars, and some country wisdom.
Addded Dec 7, 2020
Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums of 2020
From Taylor’s folk surprise to Bob Dylan’s best album in 20 years to cathartic country, indie-rock and pop releases, these great albums helped us power through a lonely year.
Addded Dec 4, 2020
Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
The classics are still the classics, but the canon keeps getting bigger and better.
Addded Sep 22, 2020
Taylor Swift's Cinematographer: How We Shot 'Folklore' Video During a Pandemic
“We needed to be safe,” Rodrigo Prieto says. “For her sake and for our sake as a crew during the shoot, but also for the future of filmmaking.”
Addded Jul 31, 2020
75 Greatest Boy Band Songs of All Time
From the Jackson 5 to BTS: here are the most scream-worthy boy band songs.
Addded Jul 24, 2020
Beabadoobee Blasts off into the Alt-Rock Stars
How the London singer-songwriter went from high-school outsider to unforgettable indie phenom.
Addded Jul 9, 2020
‘There’s Got to Be a Way’: Concert Venues Continue to Face Hardship, Optimism Amid COVID
Like most cities around the country, New York’s music venue owners are still looking at an ominous, uncertain future. But will it mean a temporary setback or the end of your favorite place?
Addded Jul 1, 2020
Juneteenth on Bandcamp: 14 Releases to Listen and Buy
Platform will give all its proceeds on June 19th to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in solidarity with protesters.
Addded Jun 18, 2020
Haim’s Brave New World
First they got through a health scare in their inner circle. Then came a global shutdown. But the Haim sisters are keeping it cool as they roll out their most ambitious album yet.
Addded Jun 18, 2020
The 50 Best Albums of 2020 So Far
Including Bob Dylan, Lil Uzi Vert, Bad Bunny, Dua Lipa, and more.
Addded Jun 17, 2020
Brooklyn Metal Club Saint Vitus Needed $15,000 in COVID-19 Relief. They Raised Over $125,000
How one independent metal club found success on Kickstarter amid the crippling effects of the coronavirus on live music venues.
Addded Jun 5, 2020
Blackout Tuesday Posts Drown Out Vital Information for BLM Protesters
Instagram was flooded with “black squares” under the Black Lives Matter hashtag on Tuesday, drowning out vital information about upcoming protests and initiatives.
Addded Jun 2, 2020
The 100 Greatest Debut Singles of All Time
Here are the bands and artists who got it right the very first time.
Addded May 19, 2020
New York City Venues Launch NYC Nightlife United Emergency Fund for COVID-19
Relief fund aims to help struggling local venues in New York and Brooklyn as their revenue bleeds dry during the pandemic.
Addded May 18, 2020
‘In My Room’ With Sting
Sting performs “Message in a Bottle,” “Fragile,” “Englishman in New York” from his home studio.
Addded May 1, 2020
Kentucky Musicians Share ‘Lift Up Louisville’ for COVID-19 Response Fund
Jim James, Will Oldham and more local musicians contribute to charity single.
Addded Apr 27, 2020
Direct Message: How Oasis, Blur and More Are Bringing ‘Twitter Listening Parties’ to Fans
The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess has found a novel way to celebrate classic and current albums amid quarantining.
Addded Apr 15, 2020
‘In My Room’ With Hinds
Band gives unique performance over FaceTime in separate homes while quarantined in Madrid.
Addded Mar 30, 2020
‘In My Room’ With Yola
Country artist joins Birds of Chicago and covers Etta James, performs “It Ain’t Easier” and “Second Cousin.”
Addded Mar 27, 2020
Chika: True to Herself, No Matter What
‘Hip-hop is wonderful,’ says the rising Alabama rapper. ‘But on a human level, I’d always have to say something.’
Addded Mar 26, 2020
Country Singer Gabby Barrett on Her Vindictive Crossover Hit ‘I Hope’
Up-and-coming Nashville artist channels Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” in bitter breakup single.
Addded Mar 11, 2020
Music Videos Were Facing Extinction -- Then YouTube Happened
Videos were once controlled by MTV’s rotation, now they’re available a la carte -- accessible to any individual person with internet access.
Addded Feb 13, 2020
The First Time: Pop Smoke
Brooklyn rapper talks working with Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, meeting 50 Cent.
Addded Feb 11, 2020
The First Time: Louis Tomlinson
Pop star discusses his first live album (Green Day), his time in One Direction, and meeting fans in Sweden.
Addded Feb 4, 2020
Soccer Mommy Faces Down the Darkness
On her new album, ‘Color Theory,’ songwriter Sophie Allison wrestles with grief and turns up the noise.
Addded Feb 3, 2020
Rolling Stone's 70 Most Anticipated Albums of 2020
Bruce Springsteen, Drake, Lana Del Rey, Adele, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga are among the artists we’re looking forward to hearing from this year.
Addded Jan 8, 2020
The First Time: Jason Flom
Record executive talks trying to sneak into the Tommy launch party, his work in criminal justice reform.
Addded Jan 7, 2020