New York Post — Eschewing the traditional press conference that was expected, the Rolling Stones announced their Tour of the Americas '75 by playing “Brown Sugar” down Fifth Avenue in the debut performance of new guitarist Ronnie Wood. more info

Antimusic Rock — W.A.S.P. have shared a lyric video for their cover of the Rolling Stones classic 'Paint It Black', more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 70th birthday Steve Lillywhite (U2, Rolling Stones, Morrissey, Talking Heads, Pogues, Psychedelic Furs, et al). Hope it’s finger-lickin’ good. The post Happy 70th Birthday Steve Lillywhite (U2, Rolling Stones, Morrissey, Talking Heads, Pogu... more info

Stereogum — On Wednesday (March 5), Keith Richards became the inaugural recipient of Connecticut’s Governor’s Award of Excellence. The Rolling Stones guitarist was recognized for his contributions enriching Connecticut’s cultural and civic life in a cer... more info

New York Post — Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was honored Wednesday with a new award that recognizes Connecticut residents for their creativity, passion and generosity. more info

Obscure Sound — A rousing debut EP from BROTHER, Going Home struts a no-frills rock entrancement throughout — inspired by classics like ZZ Top, Fleetwood Mac, and The Rolling Stones. From the suave blues-rock progressions of “Set Me Free” to the heartfelt alt-... more info

Stereogum — Halsey is back. Just a few months after sharing her new album The Great Impersonator , the singer has returned with the single “Safeword” today. Plus: She did an ad with Chipotle, and she’s taking indie heavyweights Alvvays and Magdalena Ba... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Nicky Hopkins (Kinks, Rolling Stones, Who, Beatles). And on piano … Read Eric Drew Feldman (Captain Beefheart, Pere Ubu, Pixies, PJ Harvey) in MAGNET on Hopkins: The post Happy Birthday Nicky Hopkins (Kinks, Rolling Stones, Who, Beat... more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Mick Jagger released debut solo album She’s The Boss. Who’s the boss? Judith Light? Alyssa Milano? Katherine Helmond? Read our Hidden Gems review of the Rolling Stones’ Undercover, which immediately preceded She’s The Boss... more info

Magnet Magazine — 60 years ago today, the Rolling Stones released The Rolling Stones, Now!. Off the hook. Read our Stones Over/Under: The post The Rolling Stones Released “The Rolling Stones, Now!” 60 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info