deputy music editor at rolling stone // just my own opinions over here
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Simon Vozick-Levinson retweeted
Last week I started reporting on this lawsuit, which had been covered (and debated) everywhere.
A few days after I sent some follow-up questions to the producer (through his lawyer), the musician withdrew his own lawsuit.
Drake ‘Janice STFU’ Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed
Less than two weeks after an Oregon producer claimed he wrote the chorus to one of this year's biggest hits, the lawsuit is now dead.
Read: rollingstone.com/music/music…
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Jay-Z Deserves the Super Bowl Halftime Gig
He's one of the greatest rappers of all time, and questions about his suitability for the show are misguided at best.
Commentary: rollingstone.com/music/music…
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i was the best at being second place but now i’m just the #198. many thanks for the inclusion @RollingStone and the writing as always @simonwilliam! speedy is grateful to be on a field trip with so many luminary artists and all-timer tunes
saw some people chirping about this, had to write a quick op-ed.
yes, jay-z deserves to headline the super bowl!
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Rolling Stone Presents The 200 Greatest Rock Songs of the 21st Century So Far 🎸
From dance-floor glam to gritty punk, from psychedelic jams to acoustic storytellers, and more. Behold, our list ⬇️
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if you’re super mad about a live cover of a replacements song sounding sort of half-assed and messy, i have some very bad news for you about the replacements
last time i saw @Venus__Twins, they were onstage at a club in ridgewood. this morning i spied them in the new Olivia Rodrigo/Chappell Roan video. got them on the line to hear the story, up now at rolling stone
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The Toronto - Houston connection is strong. 💪🏽
Read Rolling Stone's interview with Bun B as he talks about his classic 2005 single “Get Throwed” returning to the charts as part of Drake and Don Toliver’s “Solar Eclipse.”
More: rollingstone.com/music/music…
caught up with @BunBTrillOG about being sampled on Drake's Ella Langley remake, the timeless greatness of Houston rap in the 2000s, his endorsement of James Talarico, and more
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Everything in its right place. Thom Yorke meets Harry Styles, on the cover of Rolling Stone, in an intimate discussion for our annual Musicians on Musicians. An honor to serve as moderator. They get real, because that's what they do. Read it here:
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Presenting our newest Rolling Stone Musicians on Musicians cover stars: @Harry_Styles and @ThomYorke.
The pair sit down in London to talk about songwriting secrets, artistic reinvention, and the joy of Radiohead — offering a rare glimpse into the creative lives of two singular artists.
Story/Photos: rollingstone.com/music/music…
Simon Vozick-Levinson retweeted
Do Rush like Steely Dan? I found out the answer.
New interview video from my cover-story sessions with Geddy, Alex, and Anika just posted.
Simon Vozick-Levinson retweeted
GEESE ROLLING STONES ISSUE IS HERE AND THERE’S CAMEOS FROM CHICAGO BANDS I ADORE (and also lip critic) YAY
it’s really true - their live show has gotten even better in the past year. saw them twice this weekend, both times incredible, kind of wish i was seeing them again tonight
Simon Vozick-Levinson retweeted
REVIEW: Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall
"'Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall' does exactly what a great concert doc should do: capture a once-in-a-lifetime performance and elevate it."
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Great story by @greeneandy about a Gen-z singer who larped as if he lived in the ‘80s – and now is in Quiet Riot rollingstone.com/music/music…
this is such a great read. very worth your time if you’ve ever loved this band (and if you never have, at any point in all these decades, it might be worth trying again) rollingstone.com/music/music…
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Flew to the South of France earlier this month to hang out with U2. Here's my 9000-word cover story, the worldwide exclusive first report on the making of Carnaval De Luz and their new era. Read it now: rollingstone.com/music/music…
