The November issue of Rolling Stone India features the Mandarin pop star Lay Zhang on the cover. We take a look at his determined effort to make Chinese Pop the next big story to come out of Asia, after the worldwide craze for K-Pop.  The issue also features Mikal Gilmores definitive tribute to the legendary Aretha Franklin who passed away in August, and a story on Yoko Ono’s new book Imagine John Yoko which offers revealing insights into her enduring relationship with John Lennon. You will also find, amongst others, stories on the new albums by Indian bands Daira and Blackc, and a pictorial on the iconic album cover art by English designer Storm Thorgerson.