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Lana Del Rey to Release New Album Rock Candy Sweet in June
Well, that was fast. A day after the release of Chemtrails Over the Country Club, Lana Del Rey has another release ready to roll. In an Instagram post (which you can see below), the singer-songwriter announced that more music is on the way. Titled Rock Candy Sweet, Del Rey says that it’s due out on June 1. It would be her eighth studio album. <!– // Brid Player Singles. var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ “div”: “Brid_10143537”, “obj”: {“id”:”25115″,”width”:”480″,”height”:”270″,”playlist”:”10315″,”inviewBottomOffset”:”105px”} }); –> Additionally, in an Instagram Story (which you can see below, but is a bit hard to ...
DAVE GROHL Says First Time He Met AC/DC Was One Of The Greatest Nights Of His Entire Life
In a new interview with “Anders Bøtters Tiny TV”, FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl reflected on the first time he met Australian hard rock legends AC/DC. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I wasn’t performing at the Grammys; I was presenting an award or something. I’m lucky to say that Paul McCartney is a friend, and I love him very much. As much as he’s a hero of mine, he’s also a very sweet man and a friend. And so he was in town too. And he called and said, ‘What are you doing after the Grammys?’ I said, ‘I think maybe me and [FOO FIGHTERS bandmates] Pat and Taylor are just gonna have dinner.’ And he said, ‘Do you mind if me and Nancy [Paul‘s wife] come?’ I’m, like, ‘No. That̵...
BUTCHER BABIES Are ‘Doing Fine’ Releasing New Music Without Backing Of Record Label
Last month, BUTCHER BABIES released the official music video for their latest single, “Yorktown”. The song, which features a guest solo from guitarist Andy James (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH), was produced and co-written by Matt Good (FROM FIRST TO LAST). It is the third taste of the band’s forthcoming EP, tentatively due later this year. BUTCHER BABIES previously released the tracks “Bottom Of A Bottle” and “Sleeping With The Enemy”, both of which are also expected to appear on the EP. BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Carla Harvey told Spain’s Metal Circus that the band is making its music independently after parting ways with longtime label Century Media a couple of years ago. “We’re navigating through a new world where we don’t have a...
GEMINI SYNDROME Releases Music Video For New Single ‘Die With Me’
Los Angeles alternative metal band GEMINI SYNDROME has released the official music video for its new single, “Die With Me”. The clip, which was directed and edited by Brian Cox, can be seen below. GEMINI SYNDROME vocalist Aaron Nordstrom stated about the song: “23, Shakespeare, The divine wedding of yin and yang… ‘Die With Me’ is an invitation for the listener to come along on the journey of self-discovery with us, which ultimately leads to the death of the lower self and the resurrection of the higher self. Lao Tzu said, ‘The one created the two, the two created the three, and then came the 10,000 things.’ 2 and 3 respectively correspond to the male and female energies. 2 being a single line and 3 being a triangle or vessel. Therefore 23 signifies...
JON SCHAFFER’s Attorneys Say He Was ‘Not Violent’ At U.S. Capitol, Claim He Left Building After Only 60 Seconds
The attorneys for ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer have requested a review of their client’s detention order as he awaits trial in Washington in connection with the siege on the U.S. Capitol. On Friday (March 19), U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui ordered the 53-year-old musician, who resides in in Edinburgh, Indiana, held without bail on six federal criminal charges related to his alleged involvement with the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He ruled that while Schaffer wasn’t a flight risk, he does pose a danger to the community. Schaffer, who is being held in a Washington D.C. jail, appeared before Faruqui via teleconference. A short time after the hearing, Schaffer‘s attorney Marc Victor filed a “motion to amend detention order,” claiming that “the...
Urban One Honors Highlights Women Making Changes With ‘Women Leading The Change’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Urban One / Radio One Digital The annual Urban One Honors plans to highlight the exemplary accomplishments of African American women in this year’s tribute show. By way of a press announcement, Grammy-Award-winning gospel artist, author, and syndicated radio personality Erica Campbell, and award-winning journalist, author, and news anchor Roland Martin will host the annual event with the working 2021 theme as ‘Women Leading the Change” which will highlight the extraordinary contributions of women in business, media, health, politics, leading to impactful change within the Black community. “I am thrilled to co-host this year’s URBAN ONE HONORS with Roland Martin,” Campbell said via a statement. “I love anything that celebrates and exemplifies Black excelle...
Spotify Launches “Loud & Clear” Initiative Aimed At Increasing Transparency
A new data-driven initiative from Spotify called Loud & Clear aims to provide increased transparency around the economics of streaming. “Questions and concerns about artist income from streaming have been around for over a decade, and in many ways, we feel we’ve been too quiet on the topic,” the streaming site reads. “Our aim with this site is to provide a valuable foundation for a constructive conversation.” The new initiative tackles both the macro- and micro-economic picture, starting first by broadly informing readers on the impact of streaming to the music industry as a whole, and then breaking down the mechanics and stakeholders within Spotify’s business model. In many ways, Loud & Clear reads like a direct rebuttal to music rights holder organiz...
Burning Man Issues “Gentle Nudge” to Campsite Organizers, Spurring Speculation of 2021 Event
While large scale events for 2021 have generally remained on ice, Burning Man has sent out a signal to its theme camps to consider planning for a possible event this year. To be clear: Burning Man organizers have not yet officially indicated that a 2021 event is in the cards. In mid-February the festival communicated to fans via an official blog post that it was “simply too early to make the call.” In that same correspondence, they committed to deliver a final answer to stakeholders by no later than the end of May. Despite the indecision, an email from Burning Man’s placement team was recently sent to camp organizers suggesting they engage their camps. “Consider this a gentle nudge to start talking about your camp again,” the email reads. “Put out your f...
The Knocks and Foster The People Release 90s Covers EP With Remix of “Bittersweet Symphony”
Foster The People and The Knocks have revisited three 90’s classics, delivering new spins on timeless originals from The Verve, Beck, and Moby on their collaborative Melody & Silence EP. In their rendition of The Verve’s now two-decade old hit “Bittersweet Symphony,” Mark Foster‘s delivery and tone bears an uncanny likeness to the original. While his performance impressively preserves the toiling and nihilistic spirit of The Verve’s 1997 work, the production side embraces brighter sonic elements, like clean-cut electronic drum programming and floating piano chords. Next up, the artists took to the grungier side of 90s rock with their remix of “Devil’s Haircut.” With their new spin, the artists lean into the distorted elements of the...
Kenny Oliver, Producer of LMFAO’s Dance Classic “Sexy And I Know It,” Drops DJing to Join US Army
Kenny Oliver is making a career switch from serving up beats to serving his country. To the music industry, Oliver, a 29-year old artist who just enlisted in the U.S. Army, is known by his Audiobot moniker. In 2012, he hit it big by co-producing “Sexy And I Know It” alongside LMFAO. In total, Audiobot landed a handful of contributions on the final cut of LMFAO’s album Sorry for Party Rocking. His work intersected with additional mainstream musicians, including Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am. Despite having a Billboard Hot 100 chart topper to his name, Audiobot has considered it important to find new challenges for himself and felt a call to serve. Previously, he had a career playing shows and festivals, but after being sidelined by t...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (March 20)
Chacal welcomes his baby Wearing his heart on his sleeves, Cuban artist Chacal dropped a heartfelt ballad called “Amén,” in honor of his son’s birth. In the music video, he’s seen wearing all white and playing the piano on a secluded beach, where he’s later joined by a potent choir. Other sweet scenes document a woman’s pregnancy to the birth of her child. “It’s dedicated to my son, Milan, and especially to all the sons in the world,” he wrote on social media. Los Rabanes celebrates 25-year trajectory Panamanian rock band Los Rabanes is celebrating their 25-year trajectory with the release of their album 25 (Live). On the 16-songs set, the reggae-rock group relives some of their biggest hits including “Bam Bam,” “...
Britney Spears’ Mom Encourages Star to Sing ‘Again’ With Throwback Video
Spears added, “I’ve actually never watched this performance … it’s definitely from a while ago !!!! It’s from one of the first trips I took alone … mostly I just remember saying ‘WOW Singapore.'” Spears’ post drew comments from thousands of supportive fans echoing her mom’s encouraging words. “Please sing again,” one fan pleaded. Another wrote, “Listen to your mom and release the album.” Elle King also chimed in on the comments, writing, “SING FOR US BRIT! We love you so much.” And Jordin Sparks shared several emojis with a smiling face and tear. See Spears’ Instagram post here. In February, Spears shared another throwback video of herself performing “Toxic” in 2017, reminding fans that she’s en...
