Rolling Stone India

Established by the iconic Jann Wenner in San Francisco over 40 years ago, Rolling Stone is more than just a top music magazine; it stands as a symbol of global culture. The magazine is published in 15 countries and serves as a key reference for over 12 million young adults worldwide, who turn to its pages each month for a mix of information, inspiration, and the spirit of Rock & Roll. Rolling Stone's influence spans various areas, including music, entertainment, film, television, fashion, technology, and current events. It addresses topics that matter to young trendsetters, making it one of the most recognized brands among youth globally. Rolling Stone India debuted in 2008 as the 14th international edition, maintaining the same ethos and style as its counterparts. It quickly became the most beloved music magazine in India.

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Vasundhara Made a Self-Help Song for Artists

2 days ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

While independent artists grapple with the relentless demands of social media algorithms and the mental toll of digital validation, jazz powerhouse Vasundhara Vee tries a different tack with her latest release, “Junk The Blame.”The song acknowledges the all-too-familiar struggle but also intends to offer a way to heal. “The song is half a self-help song, really,” Vasundhara says over a Zoom call.
Savera on How Grief, Boarding School and Goa Inspired His EP

3 days ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

Unlike most musicians who are constantly buried in projects and rarely leave their studios, Savera has been living a different kind of life in Goa—surfing, walking his dog, hiking, and making music along the way. Raised in Mumbai for the most part, Savera says he’s begun to “see life from a different lens, especially by living a slower life” for the last five years.
The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs

4 days ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Christopher R. Weingarten |Brittany Spanos |Mosi Reeves |David Drake

The best from the bloody, bombastic, brilliant career of the hip-hop troublemaker Though he’s been a multiplatinum, Grammy-winning star for over 20 years, Eminem is not an unequivocally triumphant figure, either within pop music or within his own mind. Just listen to the vulnerability and self-doubt on his recent single “Walk on Water.” The Detroit rapper continues to make art about how people are driven crazy by weakness and lack.
Earphones for Gamers

4 days ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

India’s gaming sector has rapidly evolved into a thriving ecosystem over the last few years. A report by venture capital firm Lumikai stated that the gaming industry in the country generated $3.8 billion in revenue in the financial year 2024, and is projected to reach $9.2 billion in the next five years. India’s gamers—whether on phone, console, or PC—are levelling up fast, with some even going global in the eSports arena.
‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Reveals Holidays-Based Release Schedule

5 days ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Daniel Kreps

Stranger Things revealed its fifth and final season’s release schedule Saturday during Netflix’s Tudum event, with the last eight episodes arriving in three installments around major holidays. The fifth season’s Volume One premieres on November 26, the day before Thanksgiving, followed by Volume Two on Christmas, December 25. The series will end with The Finale, set for New Year’s Eve, December 31.
‘Squid Game’ Teases ‘Grave Consequences’ in Trailer for Third and Final Season

5 days ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Daniel Kreps

With Squid Game returning later this month, Netflix shared the official trailer for the hit series’ third and final season Saturday during the streaming service’s Tudum event. The trailer picks up where Season 2’s cliffhanger left off, with Gi-Hun (Player 456) witnessing the death of his best friend and learning the truth about the Front Man, who pretended to be a contestant during the second season. ““Why didn’t you kill me? Why did you keep me alive?
#ReviewRundown: KR$NA, Seedhe Maut, Gauley Bhai and More

1 week ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

Mumbai-based, Punjabi-origin hip-hop artists SMG have seen a meteoric rise with singles like “C.R.E.A.M. Posse” and “Bexley .Road”. They’re now quick to follow up their February EP Sidewalk to Stardom with a new set of six songs, on Let’s Create The Time EP via Mass Appeal. The trio, comprising Farmaan, Big Kay and Baggh-e, are clearly keen on keeping their form strong, and they do just that.
When Artists Advocate For Change, Who’s Really Listening?

1 week ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Anurag Tagat

At one of Rain In Sahara’s earliest shows in 2019, the Guwahati nu-metal/electronic rock band started by broadcasting a message in big, bold letters: “This is an emergency,” the LED read as they stepped on stage. It wasn’t just for effect or metal posturing, but a message about the state of the Earth in the face of environmental decline. It was music for a cause.
Medaina Festival, Wadi Rum and Petra

1 week ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Peony Hirwani

It’s 5:15 am in Jordan when I look up to see the sky slowly swirling from deep navy to soft lavender, before erupting into warm hues of peach and gold. A gentle light spills all over the red rock formations as I stand in the middle of a desert landscape that could quite easily be mistaken for the surface of Mars. And as the crowd around me sways to a sunrise set by Mind Against at the Medaina Festival, for a brief moment, it’s as if I have slipped into an alternate reality.
Goo Goo Dolls Played Demi Lovato’s Favorite Song ‘Iris’ at Her Wedding

1 week ago | rollingstoneindia.com | Daniel Kreps

Demi Lovato, avowed fan of the Goo Goo Dolls’ hit “Iris,” enlisted the band to soundtrack the first dance at her wedding this past weekend. Goo Goo Dolls revealed their wedding band duties on Instagram — “an absolute pleasure,” they wrote — posting a photo of Lovato and husband Jordan “Jutes” Lutes dancing together while they performed onstage. “It was surreal,” Lovato later told Vogue of the “Iris” performance. “This was a pinch-us moment.