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Which Album Should Grammy Voters Declare Best Tropical Latin Album? Vote!
Ahead of the Grammy awards on Sunday (March 14), we want to know: Who are you hoping Grammy voters chose to win best tropical Latin album? This year, five vibrant albums are up for the golden gramophone, including Jose Alberto “El Ruisenor’s” Mi Tumbao, Edwin Bonilla’s Infinito, Jorge Celedon & Sergio Luis’ Sigo Cantando al Amor (Deluxe), Grupo Niche’s 40, and Victor Manuelle’s Memorias de Navidad. Last year, the legendary afro-Colombian salsa group Grupo Niche took the Latin Grammy for salsa album with their 40th-anniversary album. Jorge Celedon and Sergio Luis’ joint set, Sigo Cantando al Amor (Deluxe), nabbed the award for cumbia/vallenato album. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with givin...
SILVERTOMB Feat. Former TYPE O NEGATIVE, AGNOSTIC FRONT Members: ‘So True’ Music Video Available
New York metal outfit SILVERTOMB has released the official music video for its latest single, titled “So True”. The track is the fourth single taken from the band’s debut album, “Edge Of Existence”, which came out in November 2019 via Long Branch Records/SPV. SILVERTOMB is the latest musical endeavor of guitarist-vocalist Kenny Hickey (TYPE O NEGATIVE, SEVENTH VOID), drummer Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG), bassist Hank Hell (SEVENTH VOID, INHUMAN), New York City hardcore veteran Joseph James (AGNOSTIC FRONT, INHUMAN) on guitar and Aaron Joos (AWAKEN THE SHADOW, EMPYREON) on keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals. SILVERTOMB combines the musical styles of bands such as PINK FLOYD and BLACK SABBATH with a bone-crushing, mind-blowing sonic experience. Hick...
DIMMU BORGIR Guitarist SILENOZ Talks About Motorcycles, Charity Work And His ‘Electrical Curse’
DIMMU BORGIR and INSIDIOUS DISEASE guitarist Sven Atle Kopperud (a.k.a. Silenoz) went on “Side Jams With Bryan Reesman” to talk about his love of motorcycles, Norwegian nature, and doing charity work. At the beginning, there were audio problems that delayed the interview by at least 10 minutes. Silenoz said it was because of his “electrical curse”. “It’s been with me for as long as I can remember,” he explained. “In the beginning, people didn’t believe me when I said, ‘There’s got to be something with me and electricity.’ Because there’s tons and tons of episodes happening through the years. When we did the orchestra show at the Oslo Spectrum, we had to run through all the show before. And for some reason, out of...
ALLUVIAL Feat. Former SUFFOCATION, THE FACELESS Members: ‘Sarcoma’ Album Due In May
Progressive, technical death metal collective ALLUVIAL has sign with Nuclear Blast Records. The band’s sophomore album, “Sarcoma”, will be released on May 28. The official music video for the record’s first singe, “Ulysses”, can be seen below. Commenting on ALLUVIAL‘s signing to the label, guitarist Wes Hauch says: “Monte Conner (legendary A&R man at Nuclear Blast) is responsible for most of the metal that I was reared on, and I’m honored that ALLUVIAL has found a home with Nuclear Blast. Their tenure and pedigree is inimitable, their enthusiasm and belief in the band is inspiring to us.” Vocalist Kevin Muller adds: “The diversity in the music, and the power in our message is what makes ALLUVIAL a perfect home for me. Nu...
Megan Thee Stallion & Fashion Nova Donate $100K to Breonna Taylor Foundation on Anniversary of Her Death
“The core mission of the foundation is to support economic, social, and racial justice through police reform and government accountability. The foundation also seeks to help young people to realize their full potential, empowering them to participate in political processes and achieve better health, with mentorship programs for high-school girls, after-school initiatives, and educational support,” Megan said. The rapper — who slammed Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron last fall in her performance on SNL that advocated for the protection of Black women — previously announced that she was collaborating with Fashion Nova for their Women on Top initiative, which is pledging $1 million in support of women-led businesses and organizations. Megan made the announcemen...
How Cardi B Feels About the Grammys: ‘Congratulate the Small Black Artists’
In a lengthy note further explaining her thoughts, she clarified, “I do feel that there were some albums and songs that should have been considered for nominations. Maybe next year they will get it right.” “However let’s not forget the Grammy’s nominated soo many independent black artists this year that don’t get exposure by blogs, magazines and other award shows like Chika, D Smoke, Royce 5’9′, Freddie Gibbs, Jay Electronica, Kaytranada, Brittany Howard, Mykal Kilgore, Ledisi, Jean & Marcus Baylor, Luke James, Gregory Porter, Giveon, Ant Clemons, Robert Glasper, Free Nationals & Thundercat and so much more,” Cardi noted. (See the full list of 2021 Grammy nominations here.) “It’s frustrating sometimes to work and wor...
Here Are All the Winners From the 2021 Kids’ Choice Awards
See a full list of winners below: Favorite Female Artist:Ariana Grande Favorite Male Artist:Justin Bieber Favorite Music Group:BTS Favorite Music Collaboration:Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, “Stuck With You” Favorite Song:BTS, “Dynamite” Favorite Global Music Star:BTS Favorite Kids TV Show:Alexa & Katie Favorite Family TV Show:Stranger Things Favorite Reality Show:America’s Got Talent Favorite Animated Series:SpongeBob Square Pants Favorite Female TV Star:Millie Bobby Brown Favorite Male TV Star:Jace Norman Favorite Movie:Wonder Woman 1984 Favorite Movie Actress:Millie Bobby Brown Favorite Movie Actor:Robert Downey Jr. Favorite Animated Movie:Soul Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie:Anna Kendrick Favorite Female Social Star:Charli D’Amelia Favori...
Taylor Swift’s Grammys Performance Concept Is ‘Brilliant and Beautiful,’ Says Executive Producer
Previously, Swift — who is nominated for six awards at this year’s ceremony, including album of the year — confirmed that her performance for the Grammys includes collaborators Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff, but she didn’t spill any of the other “highly confidential” details. She said the trio have been quarantining in the same house for the past week and have been tested each day. “You know, we’ve only gotten to be together in the same room once,” she pointed out of their experience creating new music together during a pandemic. “And so, this is really awesome to get to be together with them again.” See the interview clip with Winston on ET, and watch the 2021 Grammy Awards on Sunday (March 14) at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on C...
New Artist Spotlight: Tiscore and His Journey from a Small German Town to the Viral Charts
Like many of his predecessors before him, Tiscore‘s journey to becoming a DJ and music producer began as a means to an end. Growing up in a small town in Germany, he started to take interest in music through the guitar, joining various bands throughout his youth. He started DJing at birthdays, weddings, and private events and, well, the rest is history. His passion developed in full force when he was introduced to Pulsedriver. The established DJ and producer showed him the world of electronic music and he never looked back. From there Tiscore went on to release on his labels, Aqualoop Records and Feed My Beat Records, all before even graduating high school. In 2018 the release of his collaborative single “One to Make Her Happy” with Pulsedriver, skyr...
DETØX Drops Wobbly Debut EP, “Don’t Be Afraid”
Young bass music producer DETØX has stomped onto the electronic scene with his debut EP, Don’t Be Afraid. Don’t Be Afraid arrives by way of Producer Dojo, a prominent music production collective led by ill.Gates. Spanning five tracks, the EP is a song-cycle of wobbly bass music that delves into the darkest, wonkiest netherworlds of trap music. The record kicks off with its titular track, which kicks off with a rumbling bass patch before building into a mind-melting trap drop. “Far From Home” follows suit with a similarly maniacal drop that sounds as if it were plucked out of an alien rave. DETØX follows with “Too Damn Proper,” a screeching experimental bass tune, before unloading the relentless “Can’t Stop Now Me Now.̶...
ILLENIUM Joins Forces With iann dior for “First Time”
On March 2nd, ILLENIUM teased on the Clubhouse app that a collaboration with Platinum singer, songwriter, and rapper iann dior was on the way. Shortly after the announcement, the crossover electronic artist surprised several lucky fans by hand-delivering USBs with 10-second audio snippets of the song. Following the mass excitement and high anticipation over the span of less than two weeks, their “First Time” collaboration has officially landed on 12Tone Music. dior’s rock-influenced vocals powerfully guide fans through ILLENIUM’s melodic bass soundscapes as he sings about feeling indescribably in tune with a stranger. It’s a special chemistry that rarely comes around but is instantly relatable to those who have experienced an instant connection befor...
Vindata Release Intoxicating Summertime Jam “Already Home” With Maurice Moore and JoiStaRR
After remaining relatively quiet in 2020, Vindata are determined to make 2021 their year. In January, the Los Angeles-based duo released the first two tracks from their forthcoming album, “Good 4 Me” and “Union.” Today, they’ve delivered their latest single “Already Home” via Monstercat. “Already Home” brings an upbeat summertime feel that works as the perfect transition from winter to spring. Maurice Moore and JoiStaRR lend their voices, creating a unique back and forth dynamic that floats effortlessly atop Vindata’s fluttery, laid-back production. The duo has found a clear voice for their album, only making the prospect of its release even more exciting. “Already Home” is the third single from Vindat...
