Author: wazup
Illicit Brooklyn Rave at Prospect Park Attracts Thousands Amid Ongoing Pandemic
Over 1,500 people attended the unauthorized rave and the majority did not wear masks. Despite concerted efforts in recent weeks by the state of New York to curtail illicit raves amid the ongoing pandemic, a massive event was organized at Prospect Park in Brooklyn on Sunday, August 9th, 2020. According to a report by the New York Post, over 1,500 people attended the “Litnic 20” rav...
I Went to the First Post-COVID Festival in Greece and Ended Up at the Organizer’s Wedding
Giorgi Sigua did everything in his power to keep the last flame of what was supposed to be a festival alive, even if that meant getting married. With 4,000 tickets sold and headlined by the likes of Paul Van Dyk, ATB, Swanky Tunes, and many more, GEM Fest was set to become a legendary moment for festivals and electronic music in the post-COVID-19 world. Coming all the way from Anaklia, Georgia to ...
Skrillex, Alison Wonderland Agent Simon Clarkson Joins ICM to Oversee EDM Division
Clarkson played a pivotal role in developing a number of the most renowned artists in EDM. Venerated talent agency ICM Partners has hired veteran agent Simon Clarkson to spearhead its Electronic Dance Music division. Clarkson, who spent eight years at rival organization William Morris Endeavor, also ran Mainstage Artists prior to his ICM appointment. According to Variety, ...
SACRED REICH Releases Music Video For ‘Manifest Reality’
Arizona thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH have released a music video for the song “Manifest Reality”. The track is taken from the band’s latest album, “Awakening”, which was released in August 2019 via Metal Blade Records. SACRED REICH‘s first LP in 23 years was produced by Arthur Rizk, who has previously worked with CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, POWER TRIP and CODE OR...
STRYPER’s MICHAEL SWEET Is ‘Concerned’ About His Band’s Future
Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER says that he is “concerned” about the future of his band. The vast majority of musicians are struggling more than ever without income from concerts and merch sales due to pandemic-induced lockdowns. Since it’s become clear that concerts full of tightly packed fans won’t be returning in a significant way until 2021, many musi...
Rockers React To KAMALA HARRIS Being Announced As JOE BIDEN’s Running Mate: ‘Let’s Do This’
Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW), Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, SONS OF APOLLO), Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and Axl Rose (GUNS N’ ROSES) are among the rockers who have reacted to Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden‘s announcement that California senator Kamala Harris will be his running mate in the 2020 presidential election. “I think @KamalaHarris is the perfect running mate!”...
DAVE GROHL Mourns Loss Of TRINI LOPEZ: He ‘Unknowingly Helped Shape The Sound Of The FOO FIGHTERS’
Dave Grohl is mourning the passing of legendary American singer, guitarist, actor and Gibson signature artist Trini Lopez. Lopez died Tuesday from complications of COVID-19 in Palm Springs, California. He was 83. “Today the world sadly lost yet another legend, Trini Lopez,” the former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman wrote on social media. “Trini not only left a ...
Phish’s Trey Anastasio Was the First Late-Night TV In-Studio Guest Since March
Phish singer Trey Anastasio has had a busy year — even in quarantine. Phish released a new album, Sigma Oasis, earlier this year and while alone in New York City, Anastasio put together a solo album titled Lonely Trip. On Tuesday night, Anastasio became the first in-studio guest on a late-night show since the coronavirus pandemic fully took hold of society in March. Appearing on The Tonight Show S...
Dave Grohl Remembers Trini Lopez: ‘A Beautiful Musical Legacy’
Singer Trini Lopez, who is best known for songs like his cover of “If I Had a Hammer,” “I’m Comin’ Home, Cindy,” “Sally Was a Good Old Girl” and “Lemon Tree,” died at the age of 83 in Palm Springs. Variety says The Dirty Dozen actor died due to complications from COVID-19. Lopez may not have known it, but he had an important role in shaping Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl’s career as well. In...
Watch Steve Wozniak’s celebrity-packed 70th birthday celebration tonight at 8PM ET
Photo by Sonia Recchia/WireImage Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak turns 70 years old today, and you can celebrate by attending his celebrity-studded virtual birthday party that’s happening in just a few hours at 8PM ET. Today’s party also kicks off an “11 Days of Wozdom” social media contest offering Woz-autographed Apple products as prizes. The party isn’t just an excuse to celebrate an important f...
How to get rid of that irritating Meet tab in Gmail for Android and iOS
I have nothing against Google’s Meet videoconferencing platform — I’ve even used it a couple of times with relatives — but I can’t help being annoyed when the feature is pushed at me via other apps. Specifically, Gmail. Meet first appeared on the desktop Gmail app last spring, but it did not take up much space and was reasonably easy to ignore (or remove from your screen, if you so wished). Now, h...
Tesla’s planned five-way stock split will make its shares much more affordable
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Tesla has announced a new five-way stock split to take effect on August 28th, which will make the company’s shares cheaper for buyers. The electric car maker’s stock closed on Tuesday at $1,374.39 a share, close to its July all-time high and at a total market valuation of more than $256 billion. But at prices that high, it’s difficult for individuals — espec...
