If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Google ’s move into the wireless earbuds space has been hit or miss ever since the first pair of Pixel Buds were released back in 2017. Connectivity issues, an uneven fit and subpar sound quality plagued the original Pixel Buds, disappointing fans and audiophiles alike. And, while Google substantially upped its game with the Pixel Buds A-Series , fans of the brand were still waiting for a pair of true wireless earbuds that could compete with the likes of Apple’s AirPods Pro and Sony’s WF-1000XM4 buds . Five years later and we finally have a winner. All hail the Google Pixel Buds Pro , a pair of stellar noise-cancelling wireless buds that can stack up against the competition. Amazon Buy: Google Pixel Buds Pro at $199.99 A Pop Of Color: Unboxing The Pixel Buds Pro Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are available … [Read more...] about No More Connection Drops: Google’s Pixel Buds Pro Give Apple Serious Competition
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RS Recommends: The Most Comfortable Mattresses That Come in a Box
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It might start to sound exhausting, but getting a good amount of sleep every night can’t be overstated: Poor sleep quality has been linked to a jaw-dropping amount of life problems, from chronic pain to more severe conditions. One thing that can help you get a better night’s sleep: your mattress. There are a ton of factors to consider when shopping for the best mattress for you, from its size to firmness. Such an important purchase shouldn’t be taken lightly, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be a stressful experience either. In fact, it’s easier than ever to find the best mattresses in a box, so you can get it delivered directly to your door. You no longer have to worry about fighting to fit your mattress through a narrow doorway. With the best mattresses in a box, you can simply unbox it right in your bedroom . Read on for how to … [Read more...] about RS Recommends: The Most Comfortable Mattresses That Come in a Box
The Lemonheads to Celebrate ‘It’s a Shame About Ray’ 30th Anniversary on Fall Tour
Boston alt-rock stalwarts the Lemonheads will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their hit album, It’s a Shame About Ray , with a North American tour this fall. The Lemonheads will be performing the album in its entirety throughout the trek. Released in 1992, It’s a Shame About Ray marked the band’s fifth album, and its title track became a rock hit in the U.S., the U.K., and Australia. The band also garnered a ton of success with their cover of Simon and Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson,” which was added to later pressings of the album. The 30th anniversary tour for It’s a Shame About Ray will kick off Nov. 17 at Mickey’s Black Box in Litiz, Pennsylvania and wrap Dec. 17 with a homecoming show at Paradise in Boston. The Lemonheads will receive support from Bass Drum of Death, On Being an Angel, former bandmate Juliana Hatfield, and Rusty, the Nils, on select dates. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, Aug. 12, with complete information on the Lemonheads’ website . … [Read more...] about The Lemonheads to Celebrate ‘It’s a Shame About Ray’ 30th Anniversary on Fall Tour
Georgia Dobbins Davis, Unsung Motown Hero Who Co-Wrote ‘Please Mr. Postman,’ Dead at 78
Georgia Dobbins Davis, an original member of the Marvelettes and the co-writer of their classic 1961 hit, “Please Mr. Postman,” died Friday, September 18th. She was 78. Dobbins’ daughter, Kimberly Ann Watts, confirmed her death to Rolling Stone , adding the cause was cardiac arrest. In co-writing “Please Mr. Postman,” Dobbins played an integral role in the history of Motown and pop music. The track became Motown’s first Number One hit on the Billboard Hot 100. But by the time the Marvelettes recorded it in 1961, Dobbins left the group to look after her ailing mother and because her father forbade her from touring or getting involved in the music industry. Dobbins’ writing credit on “Please Mr. Postman” encapsulates the extent of her music career, and Watts says her mother long refused to acknowledge or discuss her contribution to pop history. “She told me that she didn’t listen to the radio; she pretty much became a hermit,” Watts says. “She felt like she let the group … [Read more...] about Georgia Dobbins Davis, Unsung Motown Hero Who Co-Wrote ‘Please Mr. Postman,’ Dead at 78