The topics of the April issue
Depeche Mode
The world’s most famous synthpop trio is now a couple: After the death of Andrew Fletcher, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore are continuing with Depeche Mode in his spirit, but prefer not to plan too far into the future
By Birgit Fuss
fat
Canadian songwriter Leslie Feist on life crises, changes, her exit from the Arcade Fire Tour and “Multitudes”, her first album in six years
By Ina Plodroch
Herbert Groenemeyer
The interview with the great songwriter about his new album, the “Mensch” tour canceled due to Corona and plans for the “Bochum” anniversary
By Arne Willander
wednesday
A discovery: the young band around Karly Hartzman combines shoegaze with country and harsh lyrics – a feedback chronicle of the American South
By Jan Jekal
Everything But The Girl
After 20 years, husband and wife team Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt return with a great album. How does it feel to be EBTG again?
By Jan Jekal
SEM
April 1983 saw the release of REM’s debut, Murmur, and the small band from Athens, Georgia realized they were destined for greatness
By Birgit Fuss
the mix
Element Of Crime
With new momentum, Element Of Crime face some changes – and soon Charly Hübner will also shoot a film about the band
By Birgit Fuss
Niels Frevert
His new songs sound like they could be played by a rock band – and he’s content with being moderately successful
By Max Gosche
Q&A: Ian Anderson
Jethro Tull’s singer on Grammys, his spiritual weakness and his exceptional position as the most famous flutist in rock music
By Frank Thiessies
HISTORY: Bob Marley
50 years ago, Bob Marley and the Wailers made their breakthrough in Europe with “Catch A Fire” – and then fell out
By Sebastian Zabel
Frauke Finsterwalder
In “Sisi & Me” the director shows us an unusual image of the monarch – and was inspired by Portishead and Le Tigre
By Maik Bruggemeyer
El Hotzo
As El Hotzo, Sebastian Hotz has millions of followers – his first novel “Mindset” is now being published
By Naomi Webster-Grundl
PLUS
100 Gecs, Josh Ritter, Tristan Brusch and some more
Reviews
MUSIC
News from Nick Waterhouse and 89 other reviews
RS GUIDE: Burt Bacharach
Sebastian Zabel on the work of the songwriting master
FILM, SERIES & LITERATURE
“Suzume” and 18 other reviews
Exclusive vinyl single in the booklet
With the April issue of ROLLING STONE we are releasing another special collector’s item: An exclusive vinyl single with two songs by Depeche Mode – on the A-side “Ghosts Again” from the new album “Memento Mori”, on the B-side the famous song “Never Let Me Down Again” from the album “Music For The Masses” (1987).
With the April 2023 issue of ROLLING STONE, we are releasing another special collector’s item: an exclusive vinyl single with two songs by Depeche Mode – on the A side “Ghosts Again” from the new album “Memento Mori”, on the B-side the famous song “Never Let Me Down Again” from the album Music For The Masses (1987).
The 7″ single comes in a sturdy, carefully designed cardboard sleeve and on heavyweight vinyl.
It is only available with the German edition of ROLLING STONE and not in record stores.
Playlist: New Noises in April
Our April playlist celebrates the little big tales, love’s dead ends and subconscious road trips, blistering pub rock and cosmic Americana
Ailbhe Reddy “Damage”
The singer and songwriter from Dublin finds the right mix of alternative rock, folk and dream pop on her second album. “Damage” is reminiscent of Belle And Sebastian and The Cranberries.
The Hold Steady “Sixers”
A highlight of the new, fantastic record by the New York pub rock giants around singer and guitarist Craig Finn, who tells a short story about the dead ends of love to the banging chords.
Alberta Cross “Morning Drum”
The band project of the Swede Petter Ericson Stakee combines the cosmic Americana of a Ryan Adams with neo-psychedelia and anthemic rock à la My Morning Jacket.
Josh Ritter “For Your Soul”
On “Spectral Lines”, his eleventh studio album, the songwriter from Idaho celebrates a relaxed and soulful sound between folk-pop, soul-rock and sunny gospel flair.
Doug Paisley “Sometimes It’s So Easy”
The Canadian singer-songwriter cultivates old-school country music, with steady bass, rhythmic stomping and a bittersweet melancholy reminiscent of his compatriot Gordon Lightfoot.
The Tallest Man On Earth “Henry St.”
A heartbreaking piano ballad from the new album by Swedish musician Kristian Matsson aka The Tallest Man On Earth. “Henry St.” is a road trip from New York via New England in Matsson’s soulscape.
Kate Davis “Saw You Staring”
The classically trained jazz bassist, singer and songwriter from the US state of Oregon stages glamorously souped-up, lascivious indie rock.
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