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Nostalgix Drops Boisterous Bass House Single “Boom” on Thrive Music
After an impressive surge of releases over the past year, Vancouver DJ Nostalgix is back with a boisterous bass house track called “Boom.” Released via Thrive Music, the track serves as her first single of the year. In accordance with her 90s “nostalgic” vibe, the tune nods to 90s rap with a bass house twist. “Boom” applies a pounding bassline, crisp hi hats, and screeching synths for an energetic feel. Combined with the fierce rap stylings of D’Aaron Anthony, the tune is tailored for a riotous dance floor. Listen to the song in full below. “I’m so happy to share this record with you all,” Nostalgix said on her social media. “When I was making ‘Boom’ I wanted to really capture the idea of being a bigger version of yourself and letting yourself shine. To walk in the room and have all e...
Nifty Gateway Founders on Why Musicians Should Embrace Digital Art: “EDM Artists Are Just the Perfect Fit for NFTs”
As the latest Bitcoin and cryptocurrency hype cycle has gripped investors and driven a whole new wave of adoption to the space, Duncan and Griffin Cock Foster find themselves at the epicenter. The twin brothers and entrepreneurs have helped spearhead a meteoric trend in the digital asset space with their company Nifty Gateway, a marketplace for digital art and collectibles called NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, which are collectible assets authenticated and secured by blockchain technology. A few years ago, the idea of collectors purchasing digitally minted art pieces to the tune of thousands and sometimes even millions of dollars would have seemed ludicrous. However, as public comfort and interest in blockchain technology has only continued to rise, cultural influencers—especially musicians...
Dirtybird and She Is The Music Partner for Women In Music Digital Festival
Influential record label Dirtybird and Alicia Keys‘ She Is The Music organization have teamed for a digital music festival to celebrate and uplift femme-identifying artists across the globe. The Women In Music Digital Festival will feature some of the world’s foremost electronic music artists and a slew of underground talent. Mija, Worthy, LOUISAHHH!!!, Uffie, Worthy, Gina Turner, and more are slated to perform across the three day festival. Sets from Femme House Collective boss LP Giobbi and Los Angeles-based leftfield house and techno figurehead Jenniluv will also be featured, alongside a myriad of others yet to be announced. Women In Music will host additional immersive activities outside of the musical performances, including a yoga workshop hosted by Tu...
NERVO Announces $3,000 Scholarship to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Powerhouse Australian dance music tandem NERVO has announced the launch of a $3,000 scholarship to celebrate Women’s History Month. In their mission to “amplify women and all their strength and courage,” the duo will be offering up the “Revolution” scholarship to one ambitious and influential female high school student. Female students from all ages and levels of study in the US are eligible, and those interested must first sign up at Bold.org before submitting a questionnaire about their greatest ambition and how they hope to make it a reality. Those interested in applying to NERVO’s scholarship can do so here. The deadline is August 31st, 2021 and the winner will be announced on September 24th. Check out NE...
Dave Lombardo Reveals That His Classic Slayer Drum Sets Were Stolen
In a new interview, drummer Dave Lombardo has revealed that all of his classic Slayer drum kits were stolen in various thefts over the years. Lombardo offered up the awful news during a recent appearance on YouTube metal program “Hangin’ and Bangin’”. In addition to having two storage units broken into, a Slayer rehearsal room in Riverside, California, was also pilfered, resulting in the loss of Lombardo’s classic kits from his long stint as a founding member of the legendary thrash band. When asked the standard and typically innocuous question of how many drums he owns, Lombardo took a somber tone, replying, “Unfortunately… I don’t have many. Two storage units, at two different times in periods of my life, were broken into. So, I think, probably five-six drum kits out of the first storage...
Lzzy Hale and Members of Code Orange and Baroness Cover Pantera’s “Mouth for War”: Watch
Two Minutes to Late Night‘s “Bedroom Covers” quarantine series rolls on, and the latest socially distanced collab is an all-star rendition of the Pantera classic “Mouth for War”. Among the participants is Halestorm singer Lzzy Hale, Baroness guitarist Gina Gleason, and Code Orange guitarist/vocalist Reba Meyers. Rounding out the lineup is Year of the Knife’s Madi Watkins, drummer Ben Koller of Mutoid Man, along with “Two Minutes” host Gwarsenio Hall (aka Jordan Olds). Needless to say, it’s a star-studded ensemble, and they rip through the opening track from Pantera’s 1992 thrash masterpiece, Vulgar Display of Power. “Mouth for War” is one of Pantera’s most extreme songs both vocally and guitar-wise. The collection of talented musicians do Philip Anselmo and Dimebag Darrell justice in ...
Jamie Spears Says He Would “Love Nothing More Than to See Britney Not Need a Conservatorship”
In the wake of the New York Times documentary Framing Britney Spears, the pop star’s father Jamie Spears has faced renewed scrutiny over his conservatorship of her estate. Through his attorney, Jamie has now responded to calls that he step aside, telling CNN that he would “love nothing more than to see Britney not need a conservatorship.” Spears’ lawyer Vivian Lee Thoreen also offered her client’s perspective on the recent court tussles over the $60 million estate. Last month, a judge ruled that Bessemer Trust would serve as a co-conservator alongside Jamie. At the time, reporting suggested that this happened despite the elder Spears’ objections. “Jamie never contested or objected to Bessemer being appointed as his co-conservator,” Thoreen contended. “And at the last hearing...
Rostam Announces New Album Changephobia, Shares Single “4Runner”: Stream
After dropping a handful of standalone singles, Rostam has announced a new solo album is on the way. It’s called Changephobia and it’s due out June 4th via Matsor Projects/Secretly Distribution. Best of all, you can stream a new track from the record, titled “4Runner”, below. Changephobia spans 11 tracks in total, including the previously release singles “These Kids We Knew” and “Unfold You”, which Rostam used to explore new-to-him sounds like retro bebop and ’90s neo-psych rock. Not only is it the ex-Vampire Weekend member’s third studio album, but it’s also his first full-length LP in four years following 2017’s Half-Light. In a press release, Rostam said that he was compelled to write Changephobia after meeting a stranger on a park bench. The two opened up to one another ...
In Demand: Rostam Talks New Album, Haim’s Grammy Nod and Why Clairo ‘Gave Me Hope For a Generation’
He’s equally picky when it comes to his own work, saying he’ll often spend months thinking of lyrics to sing on top of beats he’s made. But last year, while recovering from COVID-19, Rostam rather quickly wrote what became the lead single on his upcoming second album, Changephobia, out June 4 on Matsor Projects (via Secretly Distribution). “That one came right out of me,” he says of the spacious alternative-rock song, titled “These Kids We Knew,” which is broadly about global warming. “I also felt certain that it wasn’t going to be on my album, but I think that’s a classic situation. I remember the first time Frank Ocean played me ‘Nikes,’ he was like, ‘This is not for my album, this is not from my album.’ And then when the album came out...
You Can’t Take Your Eyes (or Ears) Off Kelly Clarkson’s Cover of Lauryn Hill
That same year, Ms. Hill became the first woman to take home five Grammy Awards in one night, including best new artist and album of the year for her sole solo studio album, The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill, which is the first hip-hop album to receive the major accolade. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was recently certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making Ms. Hill the first female rapper to ever achieve this career milestone. The numerous versions of Valli’s sweet classic have charted on Billboard, including Surf Mesa‘s most recent rendition, dubbed “ily (i love you baby),” featuring Emilee, that went No. 1 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs tally. Watch Clarkson’s Kellyoke cover of “Can’t ...
Karol G & J Balvin Lead 2021 Latin American Music Awards Nominations
Nominees are based on key fan interactions with music, including streaming, sales, airplay and social activity tracked by Billboard through its data partners MRC Data and Next Big Sound for data covering the periods of Jan. 17, 2020, through Jan. 21, 2021. The 2021 Latin AMAs are set to take place April 15 live from the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla. The Latin AMAs return after the show went on hiatus in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The sixth annual ceremony will be broadcast on Telemundo starting at 7 p.m. ET with the red-carpet pre-show followed at 8 p.m. ET by the awards show. See the full list of nominees below. Artist of the Year• Anuel AA• Bad Bunny• Christian Nodal• Daddy Yankee• Eslabon Armado• J Balvin• Karol G• Maluma• Ozuna• Sech New Artist of the ...
Questlove, Alicia Keys, Deadmau5 & More: Here Are the 9 Best Musical MasterClass Courses
If DJing isn’t your thing, a number of other artists have also shared the secrets to their genius on the platform, from Alicia Keys revealing her songwriting secrets and Christina Aguilera teaching how to hit the perfect high note to Hans Zimmer decoding the world of film scoring. See below for nine incredible courses available on MasterClass, and sign up for $15 a month here. Alicia Keys – Songwriting and Producing The 15-time Grammy Award winner knows a thing or two on how to capture hearts with song, and in her 19-lesson MasterClass, Keys breaks down some of her best-known hits like “Fallin'” to share how she “writes lyrics, crafts melodies, and explores sonics so you can discover the music you were born to make.” Tom Morello – Electric Guitar T...
