Althea Legaspi
@althea.bsky.social
Senior West Coast Editor @ Rolling Stone
This was awesome www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival Was a Day Full of Superstars, Nonprofits, and Joy
Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields was a celebration of music and women, featuring performances by Chappell Roan, Doechii, Garbage, and more.
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ICE OUT: Hear Kathleen Hanna, Ad-Rock, Money Mark, Fred Ortiz, and Frank Figueroa cover DJ Snake & Justin Bieber’s “Let Me Love You” from Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT benefit album www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Kathleen Hanna, Ad-Rock, Tom Morello, More Tapped for 'Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT' Benefit Album
‘Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT’ benefit album's single features Kathleen Hanna, Ad-Rock, more covering DJ Snake and Justin Bieber's 'Let Me Love You.'
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Rounded up some of the most memorable moments from Lollapalooza 2026 www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Lollapalooza 2026: The 11 Best Moments
The best moments from Lollapalooza 2026, including sets by Charli XCX, Lorde, Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, Slayyyter, SB19, and more.
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Chicago, it's great to be back home, despite the torrential rains. Covering Lolla, which has currently pushed back doors til 2. Here's my review of last night's main headliners: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Lollapalooza 2026 Day Two: Smashing Pumpkins, Charli XCX Deliver Rock Music to Massive Crowds
Charli XCX and Smashing Pumpkins headlined Lollapalooza 2026 on Friday night.
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Spoke with Eheads frontman Ely Buendia and the director of 'Eraserheads: Combo on the Run,' which is heading to Netflix. The doc finds the bandmates detailing their rise, split, and reunion amid political turmoil www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
Inside the Rise and Fall of Eraserheads, the Philippines' Biggest Rock Act
'Eraserheads: Combo on the Run' director Maria Ventura and frontman Ely Buendia on the new film tracing the band’s formation amid political upheaval.
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Steve Albini died two years ago today. Over the past two-plus years, we spoke to dozens within his orbit — family, friends, bands — who were candid about the complex punk iconoclast...
Reviewed Paul McCartney's second night at the Fonda. What a show www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Paul McCartney Delights at Intimate, Rare Show at the Fonda Theatre
Paul McCartney performed a second night at the intimate Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Saturday. Our review:
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Bittersweet news, but as Katie told me, “It is defined by the people who come here. … And I think that we’re just kind of the keepers of the house, and the community itself will define who we are and what we’ll become.” That was 15 years ago, and story still rings true: www.wbez.org/eight-forty-...
15 years of music and block parties at The Hideout
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WBEZ@wbez.org · 6mo agoTeri O’Brien, a performing artist and former employee of the West Town venue, takes the reins from former partners Tim and Katie Tuten and Mike and Jim Hinchsliff, a deal that has been in the works for a year.
Spoke with Oscars music director Michael Bearden, who is returning to helm the award ceremony's sound for the second time, on setting the tone for Hollywood's biggest night www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
'Let's Go Move Some Souls': Inside the Music of the 2026 Oscars
Oscars music director Michael Bearden and his orchestra give a sneak peek of pre-rehearsals for the 98th Academy Awards.
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Jellybean Johnson — one of the pioneers of the Minneapolis Sound, the Time drummer, and multi-instrumentalist/producer — has died at age 69. More: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Jellybean Johnson, the Time Musician and a Pioneer of the Minneapolis Sound, Dead at 69
Jellybean Johnson — one of the pioneers of the Minneapolis Sound, the Time drummer, and multi-instrumentalist/producer — died on Nov. 21 at age 69.
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Happy ‘Everybody Scream’ Weekend. Celebrate it by checking out @ohheybrittany.bsky.social's chat with Florence Welch, in the first-ever live edition of The Rolling Stone Interview www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Florence Welch: 'Anxiety Is the Hum of My Life -- Until I Step Onstage'
Florence Welch goes deep on the excellent new Florence + the Machine album, 'Everybody Scream,' sexism, working with Taylor Swift and much more
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A link to the full complaint can be found here: cst.brightspotcdn.com/7f/01/722b06...
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Jon Seidel@jonseidel.bsky.social · 10mo agoBroadview ICE facility a ‘black box’ where immigrants denied access to lawyers, medicine: lawsuit Story by @bylaurenfitz.bsky.social: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
it’s beyond comprehension that scenes like this have become routine in chicago. masked soldiers are carelessly lobbing chemical weapons—that are banned from use during warfare—on random residential streets. this is the third time feds have tear-gassed residents in chicago *this week!*
unraveled@unraveledpress.com · 11mo agoVideo from witness here from the moment CBP gassed neighbors who had gathered outside after the kidnapping. Agent rolls a canister at the crowd out of the window of their car as they reverse away from people with whistles and bikes.
The vibes in Chicago right now are sort of like during the pandemic except if covid showed up in a random neighborhood every day and had to be driven off by everyone yelling at it
The incident is marks the third straight day that federal agents have deployed tear gas against Chicagoans and the seventh time in 22 days. Video from a photographer for the @chicagotribune.com:
armando l sanchez@mandophotos.bsky.social · 11mo agoBorder patrol agents deployed tear gas on the 3700 block of North Kildare where residents say a landscape worker, a resident, and a woman on a bike were detained. Video from a resident.
Commentary: The debate around Bad Bunny performing the Super Bowl halftime reflects decades of Latin artists — from José Feliciano to Ricky Martin — being treated with doubt, suspicion, and even outrage www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
The Right's Reaction to Bad Bunny Performing in Spanish at the Super Bowl Is Ugly -- But Not New
The halftime debate reflects decades of Latin artists, from Jose Feliciano to Ricky Martin, being treated with doubt, suspicion, and even outrage.
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In the largest protests against the Trump administration and its policies to date, participants express fear and anger at America’s political trajectory. Our report: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
'No Kings' Protesters Take to the Streets Against Trump's 'Authoritarianism'
In the largest protests against Trump's administration and policies to date, participants express fear and anger at America’s political trajectory.
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"If armed, masked, federal agents are snatching U.S. citizens off the street as they walk to work and throwing them in unmarked vehicles, you can only imagine what these agents must be willing to do to our immigrant neighbors and people who dare to speak out against them.”
WGN-TV producer hires attorney to ‘pursue all legal avenues’ after ICE detention
Debbie Brockman and her legal team “adamantly deny” allegations that she assaulted federal officers during an immigration enforcement action.
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If a dystopic voice asking you “to fulfill your mission” of rounding up undocumented immigrants has snuck its way onto your streaming airwaves, you’re far from the only one.
ICE Ads Are All Over Your Favorite Streaming Services
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“D’Angelo reminded people that you can be successful by listening to your muse, ignoring industry trends, and giving the people innovative music” www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
The Rise, Retreat, and Resurrection of D'Angelo
D’Angelo, who died October 14, is remembered as an influential artist who studied the greats (James Brown, Prince) and later became one.
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The deployment of smoke canisters — some witnesses described it as tear gas — came as tensions boiled over on the city’s Northwest Side Friday afternoon.
Chicagoans say ICE agents responded to heckling with tear gas near school on busy NW Side street
The deployment of smoke canisters — some witnesses described it as tear gas — came as tensions boiled over on the city’s Northwest Side Friday afternoon.
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lmao even. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
'What the Hell?' House Speaker Confuses White House With Claim Trump Was an FBI Snitch
Trump admin officials are perplexed by House Speaker Mike Johnson’s claims that Donald Trump was an FBI informant in the case against Jeffrey Epstein.
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Asawin Suebsaeng@swin24.bsky.social · last yr.Texted Dan Bongino and others for instance: “Blink twice if speaker Johnson is correct that trump was an fbi informant plz”; I’ll let u know
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker blasted Donald Trump over his threats to send federal troops to Chicago as he's done in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Pritzker Calls Trump's Threat to Target Chicago Next 'An Authoritarian Grab of Major Cities'
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker blasted Donald Trump over his threats to send federal troops to Chicago as he's done in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles
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Work day listening: Tom Morello’s ‘F-ck ICE’ Playlist Featuring the White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen, Public Enemy
Hear Tom Morello's 'F-ck ICE' Playlist Featuring the White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen, Public Enemy
Tom Morello has assembled a 65-song playlist called 'Fuck ICE' featuring the White Stripes, Bruce Springsteen, Public Enemy, and more.
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Love this so much: From teenage bedroom walls adorned with music idols, to dreams fulfilled & lost, caregiving, what defines who you once were & who you’ll always be, this resonates. By the forever cool @amyphillips.bsky.social defector.com/living-throu...
Living Through This, Again | Defector
The moment I had long dreaded finally arrived: the day I’d have to dismantle my childhood. I suppose I should consider myself lucky. It took 43 years to get here, to this spring day in 2025, standing ...
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Lolla long weekend is a wrap www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Sabrina Carpenter Drops Sunday Surprises, A$AP Rocky Performs From a Helicopter at Lollapalooza
Sabrina Carpenter, A$AP Rocky, the Marías, Dominic Fike, and Finneas were among the highlights on the final day of Lollapalooza 2025.
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Surprise Robyn brought me so much joy. More highlights from last night's Lollapalooza: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Tyler, the Creator Makes a Triumphant Return, Luke Combs Makes History at Lollapalooza 2025
Tyler, the Creator, Luke Combs, and Gracie Abrams were among the highlights during the first day of Lollapalooza 2025.
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Had a lovely as told by chat with @johncusack.bsky.social: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
John Cusack Remembers Brian Wilson: 'What He Was Able to Give the World Was Seismic'
John Cusack, who portrayed Brian Wilson in the biopic ‘Love & Mercy,’ reflects on his cherished time with the musician for Rolling Stone.
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