ROLLING STONE MAG

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I will not lie by saying that I am the most hardcore-music-lover out there. So, it makes sense that I hadn't had a close look at Rolling Stone until recently. 

Admittedly, music is, to me, an indescribably amazing force of pure awe, a ride of exhilaration with no end and no exhaustion, EVER. But in terms of magazines, my sturdy magazine shelf had only ever become acquainted with the spines of Frankie, Nylon, Yen, and, in the way of music magazines, two lonely copies of Jmag.

Having recently become closer to someone with a Rolling Stone subscription, I picked it up a few weeks ago when at aforementioned someone's abode, and discovered that Rolling Stone is actually really fucking awesome.

Perhaps it was because the copy of Rolling Stone that I lost my Rolling Stone virginity to had a feature article on Gossip Girl (a fantastically addictive show, despite many criticisms flung its way). However, it had the right balance of everything. It was mainly about music, but it didn't overspend on its main topic, and managed to include snippets of fashion, films and the people behind the music as well as the obligatory album reviews and new music news. 

Over the years of its existence (which began in America, in November 1967), Rolling Stone has covered everyone of the anyones in the music, and arguably the pop-culture industry. It has also been known for its political articles, the most noted of which were written by Hunter S. Thompson, a Gonzo journalist in the 70's.

Since its origin, Rolling Stone has experienced highs and lows, major changes, and criticisms from the public. After hiring an FHM editor to lower the age of their target audience, RS began publishing racier content, which was not received extraordinarily well for older readers.

However, despite shortcomings of the past, it has emerged to be extremely successful, and has established its roots deeply in the music-journalism scene, as it should be. 

I literally can't wait for the next issue. The anticipation is building. I'll let you know how it goes.

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Rolling Stone Magazine: Online: Much talking up has been done in the past few 3 minutes of your life spent reading the blogified ramblings above, so if you believe in them at all, click on the link to experience some of the action... or just go buy one.