@simonwilliam

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

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Joined November 2008
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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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last time i saw @Venus__Twins, they were onstage at a club in ridgewood. this morning i spied them in the new Olivia Rodrigo/Chappell Roan video. got them on the line to hear the story, up now at rolling stone rollingstone.com/music/music…

Brooklyn Punk Duo Venus Twins Tell Us How They Ended Up in Olivia Rodrigo’s New Music Video

Brooklyn noise duo Venus Twins tell us how they ended up in the video for Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan's 'Expectations' remix

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The Toronto - Houston connection is strong. 💪🏽 Read Rolling Stone's interview with Bun B as he talks about his classic 2005 single “Get Throwed” returning to the charts as part of Drake and Don Toliver’s “Solar Eclipse.” More: rollingstone.com/music/music…
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caught up with @BunBTrillOG about being sampled on Drake's Ella Langley remake, the timeless greatness of Houston rap in the 2000s, his endorsement of James Talarico, and more rollingstone.com/music/music…

Bun B on Being Sampled for Drake’s Ella Langley Remake: ‘The Stars Aligned’

Drake sampled Bun B's 'Get Throwed' on 'Solar Eclipse,' his hit remake of Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas.' We talked to the Houston rap legend.

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rob sheffield@robsheffOct 8
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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@RollingStoneOct 8
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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@hiattbOct 7
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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Rosco | 👞❤️@RoscoTheChampOct 5
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
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@hiattbOct 4
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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@RollingStoneOct 2
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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Great story by @greeneandy about a Gen-z singer who larped as if he lived in the ‘80s – and now is in Quiet Riot rollingstone.com/music/music…

Meet the Hair-Metal Superfan Who Just Became Quiet Riot’s New Singer

John Torra was just named Quiet Riot's lead singer. He's a 23-year-old Long Island native who has been obsessed with hair metal since childhood.

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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…

U2 Dream It All Up Again

In a Rolling Stone cover story, U2 discuss 'Carnaval De Luz,' the return of Larry Mullen Jr., writing about Rosalía, and working with Dolly Parton

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@hiattbSep 28
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
Simon Vozick-Levinson@simonwilliam20 Aug 2018
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 ⤵️
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A new Miley Cyrus album is always an event. Here are our first reactions after taking a spin through these 10 adventurous tracks ↓ rollingstone.com/music/music…

She’s Just Being Miley: Seven Takeaways From ‘Bass Persuades’

Miley's 'Bass Persuades' is full of surprising collaborations and huge hooks

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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…

Extra! Extra! Rock & Roll Is Here to Stay

New scenes, rising bands, and live surprises: Here’s why we're excited about rock music in 2026 and beyond

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EXTRA! EXTRA! ROCK & ROLL IS HERE TO STAY 🚨🎸 New scenes, rising bands, and live surprises: Here's why we're excited about rock music in 2026 and beyond. 🔗 rollingstone.com/music/music…
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Lori Majewski@LoriMajewskiSep 16
.@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…

Repression of Free Speech Is Never the Way

Billionaire NFL owners should not ban artists whose views they disagree with. Our op-ed on the Macklemore/Ed Sheeran/Robert Kraft debacle.

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sean woods
@SeanWoods12Sep 14
Last week was a big one for young journalists at RS. We announced the return of the Rolling Stone College Journalism Awards. RS also teamed up with @Princeton and published a series of articles on an African burial ground in Key West, Florida, and how the legacy of slavery still reverberates through the island community and beyond. The kids are more than all right, they are inspiring. Give a read. rollingstone.com/t/key-west/ rollingstone.com/culture/cul…

Key West

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Geese talk to Rolling Stone about the video games they play together, like NBA 2K and Mario Party. "[Mario Party] is definitely going to break up the band sooner than any contractual dispute."
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