Monster Energy
Ziad Zaza Flaunts Raw Rap Flow on ‘Banaty’
Ziad Zaza drops “Banaty,” a collaboration with Monster Energy that marks his second solo release this year.
NEWS
Soft Launch
Yonyo Softens the Rough Edges on ‘Beny w Benak’
On “Beny w Benak,” Yonyo leans into romantic pop, previewing a softer, more melodic direction for his upcoming EP.
MUSIC
“Ghannaki Al Qalb”: A Triumph and Turning Point in Arabic Opera
There is more to “Ghannaki Al Qalb” (“My Heart Sings to You”) by international tenor Amine Hachem than is apparent…
In Solidarity
A Vital Lifeline: Saint Levant’s 2048 Foundation Backs Palestinian Musicians
Saint Levant’s 2048 Foundation launches to fund and connect Palestinian musicians constrained by occupation and scarce resources.
MUSIC
Jet Le Parti: The Cost of Leaving a Mark
360 deals have become increasingly common across the music industry, with artists signing away touring, merch, licensing, and publishing in…
Right Wing Olympics
Ghali Under Fire Ahead of Winter Olympics Over Pro-Palestine Stance
Italian rapper Ghali faces backlash ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics over his outspoken pro-Palestine stance.
Music First
Our Pocket List of Can’t-Miss Balad Beast Sets
Balad Beast returns in its 4th edition with a line up combining global headliners with regional rising voices.
NEWS
Built from the Ashes: How Hell Comes Home Is Turning Pain into Power
Heavy metal has long served as an outlet for unrest—a place where intensity, conflict, and emotion are shaped into sound.…
XP XPLORED
Here’s What to Attend at XP Music Futures This Week
Rolling Stone MENA’s top recommended sessions and showcases to catch at this year’s XP Music Futures in Riyadh.
Zagazig’s Green Day
‘Lebs El Habayza’: Vemto’s Punk Take on Society & Teenage Life
Vemto release ‘Lebs El Habayza,’ a punk track exploring teenage identity, self-expression, and social judgment in Zagazig.
Beyond Borders
Beirut & Beyond Returns With Cross-Regional Lineup and Industry Track
Beirut & Beyond returns to Metro Al Madina with a cross-regional lineup and expanded professional program spotlighting independent music.
RS MENA Afterparty
Rolling Stone MENA Joins Khaleej Times for a KT+150 Afterparty
Rolling Stone MENA is bringing the global RS Afterparty brand to Dubai, celebrating the inaugural Khaleej Times KT+150 list.
