@simonwilliam

deputy music editor at rolling stone // just my own opinions over here

NYC
Joined November 2008
if you’re super mad about a live cover of a replacements song sounding sort of half-assed and messy, i have some very bad news for you about the replacements
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(fwiw i think lex is cool, the performance in that clip is good, and everyone should chill)
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don’t even talk to me until i’ve had my thin bitter potion with stimulant properties
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The Toronto - Houston connection is strong. šŸ’ŖšŸ½ Read Rolling Stone's interview with Bun B as he talks about his classic 2005 single ā€œGet Throwedā€ returning to the charts as part of Drake and Don Toliver’s ā€œSolar Eclipse.ā€ More: rollingstone.com/music/music…
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Everything in its right place. Thom Yorke meets Harry Styles, on the cover of Rolling Stone, in an intimate discussion for our annual Musicians on Musicians. An honor to serve as moderator. They get real, because that's what they do. Read it here: rollingstone.com/music/music…
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Simon Vozick-Levinson retweeted
Presenting our newest Rolling Stone Musicians on Musicians cover stars: @Harry_Styles and @ThomYorke. The pair sit down in London to talk about songwriting secrets, artistic reinvention, and the joy of Radiohead — offering a rare glimpse into the creative lives of two singular artists. Story/Photos: rollingstone.com/music/music…
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Do Rush like Steely Dan? I found out the answer. New interview video from my cover-story sessions with Geddy, Alex, and Anika just posted.
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GEESE ROLLING STONES ISSUE IS HERE AND THERE’S CAMEOS FROM CHICAGO BANDS I ADORE (and also lip critic) YAY
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it’s really true - their live show has gotten even better in the past year. saw them twice this weekend, both times incredible, kind of wish i was seeing them again tonight
Geese were absolutely fantastic Friday night btw. Even better than at the Paramount earlier this year. Just an incredibly exciting live band
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REVIEW: Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall "'Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall' does exactly what a great concert doc should do: capture a once-in-a-lifetime performance and elevate it."
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this is such a great read. very worth your time if you’ve ever loved this band (and if you never have, at any point in all these decades, it might be worth trying again) rollingstone.com/music/music…
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Flew to the South of France earlier this month to hang out with U2. Here's my 9000-word cover story, the worldwide exclusive first report on the making of Carnaval De Luz and their new era. Read it now: rollingstone.com/music/music…
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now more than ever
ah yes, the video music awards. video music’s biggest night!
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wrote about my favorite track on a very fun new album ā¤µļø
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hey hey, my my, rock & roll will never die! check out RS' new look at all the scenes, sounds, trends, and artists who have us excited about that thing called rock in 2026 rollingstone.com/music/music…
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EXTRA! EXTRA! ROCK & ROLL IS HERE TO STAY šŸšØšŸŽø New scenes, rising bands, and live surprises: Here's why we're excited about rock music in 2026 and beyond. šŸ”— rollingstone.com/music/music…
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.@RollingStone: Repression of Free Speech Is Never the Way by @shirleyhalperin @SeanWoods12 "The power of music is to bring us together and make us think and feel more deeply about the world and our role in it." rollingstone.com/music/music…
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