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On their first chart-topping album in nearly 20 years, the Boys pair their group-vocal magic with contemporary pop written and produced by top-tier technicians
The singer-songwriter balances darkness and dreams on a fantastic new album
The definitive guide to Zeppelin’s finest recorded moments
The members barely knew each other when they began recording their first LP, but all the pieces were in place: blues, power and incredible musicianship
And more trends that defined the year in music
From gorgeous vinyl remasterings to deluxe deep dives into classic albums and more.
These albums may not have burned through your playlists in 2018, but Rolling Stone editors, critics and writers think they should have
The Beastie Boys' rule-breaking memoir, the story behind Van Morrison's mysterious classic, Tina Turner's next chapter and more
Highlights from a year full of heart-rending pop smashes, trunk-rattling hip-hop hits and unforgettable moments in reggaeton, country, singer-songwriter indie-rock and woke post-punk
2018 was all about bold new voices breaking out of the margins and being heard — from Latin-pop party-starters to feminist guitar heroes to a new school of hip-hop revolutionaries.
