Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians Event 2026: The Best Photos — SkimNews
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- Malcolm Todd and Don Toliver performed together live, with Toliver bringing Todd onstage to play the riff from 'Chest Pain (I Love)'—previously sampled in Toliver’s 'E85'—and hinting at future collaborations.
- Alex Warren revealed that the deaths of both his parents inspired some of his most well-known songs, and shared that fans sometimes bring urns of ashes to concerts for him to sign.
- Megan Moroney opened the show with a performance including 'Medicine' and discussed her Southern identity, joking 'I am Georgia' while reflecting on her 'Tennessee Orange' breakthrough.
- Don Toliver closed the evening with a six-song set to a sold-out, enthusiastic crowd at the historic United Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
- Alex Warren and Megan Moroney performed a joint version of Warren’s hit 'Ordinary,' capping a night centered on their shared experience for Rolling Stone’s digital cover story.
- James Austin Johnson emceed the event, setting a relaxed tone by joking that Malcolm Todd and Don Toliver were just hanging out in his living room, complete with lamps and a giant ashtray.
Why it matters: The event elevated the cultural visibility of all four artists through high-profile live exposure and emotional storytelling, with tangible fan engagement—like signed urns and luxury car promotions—underscoring deep audience connection and commercial momentum. The collaborations and personal disclosures may influence future music output and fan loyalty.
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