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ANN WILSON To Release ‘The Hammer’ Single
Legendary rock musician Ann Wilson will release another new single, “The Hammer”, on February 25. It is one of several songs the HEART frontwoman recorded last fall in Seattle with the help of local musicians, including current HEART bassist Andy Stoller and keyboardist Dan Walker. In addition to “The Hammer”, Wilson recorded “Tender Heart” as well as covers of Steve Earle‘s “The Revolution Starts Now” and ALICE IN CHAINS‘ “Rooster”, all three of which have already been released as singles, plus another as-yet-unreleased original, “Black Wing”. Released last year, Ann‘s version of “The Revolution Starts Now” — which marked her first new music in more than two years — was met by universal a...
HALESTORM’s LZZY HALE Encourages Young Musicians To Perform Live Without Use Of Pre-Recorded Tracks
HALESTORM‘s Lzzy Hale has encouraged young musicians to perform live without the aid of backing tracks, calling it “the most real, pure feeling you can get in this life.” In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic but also more consistent. For better or worse, pre-recorded tracks are becoming increasingly common for touring artists of all levels and genres and they’re not just used in pop music — many rock artists utilize playback tracks to varying degrees. On Friday (February 19), Hale took to her Instagram to write: “To perform a live rock show… no tracks, no click, no lip syncing, no trickery… is the most Real, pu...
Metal Band BLIND CHANNEL To Represent Finland In This Year’s ‘Eurovision Song Contest’
Finnish metal band BLIND CHANNEL has won “Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu”, the country’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, and will now compete against 40 other acts in the Eurovision finals, due to be held in Rotterdam this May. Speaking to Eurovision.tv shortly after their victory, BLIND CHANNEL said: “We can’t wait to play to hundreds of millions of people, so we can turn them to the dark side too! We’re gonna have one night of perfection tonight, because when Monday comes we have to get back to the grind to make sure we deliver the best show in Rotterdam that we can!” Formed in 2013, BLIND CHANNEL plays heavy rock with fresh pop elements, dual vocals, electrifying energy and a massive crossover potential. The band claims to be i...
Amazon Shares Bloody First Trailer for Invincible, Walking Dead Creator’s Animated Superhero Show
Robert Kirkman has become thought of largely as a horror creator, thanks to the blockbuster adaptation and subsequent spin-offs of his The Walking Dead comic and Cinemax’s short-lived Outcast series. But the comic writer has also put his unique spin on the superhero world, and one of his caped characters is finally making its way to TV. Amazon Prime Video’s new Invincible animated series is set to debut on March 26th, and the streamer has today released the first trailer. Co-created by illustrator Cory Walker, Invincible ran for 144 issues from Kirkman’s Skybound Entertainment (via Image Comics) between 2003 and 2016. The book was notable for its quick-hitting and madcap take on superheroes, pairing bright, cartoon-y visuals with ultraviolence and gore. That youthful look and adult feel wi...
Nick Jonas Teases New Single ‘Spaceman’ Ahead of ‘SNL’ Hosting and Performance Gig
The singer also announced Saturday that his new single, “Spaceman,” will premiere on Feb. 25. Jonas teased the forthcoming song on social media, alongside a rugged photo of himself standing on rocky terrain. “The countdown begins now…,” he captioned the post. Jonas last graced SNL‘s Studio 8H as musical guest in 2016, with Julia Louis-Dreyfus serving as the host. At the time, he was promoting his third album, Last Year Was Complicated. Since then, he reunited with the Jonas Brothers for the sibling trio’s 2019 album, Happiness Begins. Jonas’ upcoming SNL appearance marks his first time hosting the show. This week’s SNL, meanwhile, features Bad Bunny as musical guest and Bridgerton star Rege-Jean Page as host. Jonas’ upcoming&n...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (February 20)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Juanes and NASA Join Forces This week, Juanes formed part of the “Together We Persevere” broadcast hosted by Perseverance engineer Diana Trujillo. The show, which premiered on Thursday (Feb. 18), was NASA’s first Spanish-language broadcast for a planetary landing in honor of the agency’s Mars 2020 Perseverance mission. “I’m to be able to witness one of the greatest achievements of humanity and that will also help us get closer to the red planet as a species, thus expanding our knowledge and consciousness,” the Colombian artist said in a statement. “I celebrate the contr...
Twitch (Hilariously) Replaces Metallica BlizzCon Performance With Elevator Music
The moment was enough for viewers to be in hysterics, the incident trending on Twitter Saturday morning. The event, dubbed “BlizzConline,” was streamed this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Between the laughs, fans pointed out Metallica was one the most outspoken acts when it came to creating musical streaming laws, suing Napster in 2000. Billboard has reached out to Blizzard Entertainment for comment about the incident. Last year, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett said the band’s battle against streaming was in hindsight a lost cause. “We didn’t make a difference — we did not make a difference,” Hammett told Dean Delray on the Let There Be Talk podcast. “It happened, and we couldn’t stop it — because it was just bigger than any ...
Taylor Swift Gives Jimmy Butler’s ’22’ Locker Room Dance a ’13/10′
But the clip caught the eye of Swift, who offered top marks for the effort: “13/10,” she tweeted with a cat emoji on Friday (Feb. 19). Butler once named “I Knew You Were Trouble,” “Shake It Off” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” as his favorite Swift songs, though that list circa 2015 might have changed with time. See the clip, plus Swift’s reaction, below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
He’s A Keeper: Michael B. Jordan Showers Lori Harvey with Love After Boosie’s Rant
Source: @MichaelBJordan / Instagram Boosie Bad Azz may have his opinions about wife-ing Lori Harvey, but her current boyfriend actor Michael B. Jordan is showing her and the world that she deserves otherwise. As previously reported, during an interview with VladTV, Boosie had the audacity to claim that women who have previously slept with multiple men shouldn’t be praised, but instead the men who choose to love them in spite of. “I think we need to stop giving the women the power with situations like this,” Boosie said. “Girls keep saying it’s ‘goals’ but this is not goals. We gotta start giving the bachelors, the men, who are running through a beautiful woman like this the credit. Who not housing her, running through her.” While no one in their right mind would really consider the opinion...
UK Home Office Publishes New PSA Video Condemning Raving
A new PSA video published by the UK Home Office condemns all gatherings and meet-ups, including raves, as illegal in the wake of current lockdown restrictions throughout the country. The UK is currently under a nationwide lockdown order, but that has seemingly not deterred residents from gathering in masses, including the organization of unauthorized raves. Home Secretary Priti Patel expressed frustration with the actions of what she stated were a small number of individuals in late January. In response, the government additionally quadrupled the financial penalties associated with attending in-person gatherings to £800 per person. Now, the latest correspondence from the UK Home Office shares 2021 video footage of citizens attending various events, including baby showers and...
HVDES Drops Menacing “Blood Demon Art” EP on deadmau5’s mau5trap Imprint
Los Angeles-based producer HVDES has dropped her EP Blood Demon Art. Reflecting her dark persona, the EP, which arrived by way of deadmau5‘s mau5trap banner, delivers brooding lyrics, bass-heavy beats, and a deeply sinister theme. Kicking things off with “Wasteland,” HVDES employs a gritty baseline with her own vocals that tell a grim tale of eyes that are “empty like a wasteland.” Next is “Jigokuzoji,” which gets its name from the 12th-century Japanese scrolls of Buddhist hell. The song lives up to its name with pounding bass elements and a plethora of intricate, spine-chilling sounds. She ties a bow on the record with “Oni,” named after a Japanese demon. The 160 BPM track provides a textured bassline, stabbing laser effects, and snarling, satanic vocals. HVDES is just getting...
EDM.com Presents Synth Sisters, Vol. 8
There is so much talent within the electronic music community that it’s difficult to keep a finger on its pulse. To assist you on your music discovery journey, EDM.com’s monthly “Synth Sisters” series illuminates new releases from brilliant women producers of all genres and sizes with the hope of celebrating their contributions. “Goosebumps” – Pillows Producer and singer-songwriter Pillows brought an intoxicating deep house rework to Travis Scott and Kendrick Lamar‘s iconic “Goosebumps.” Released via New State Music, this dance-pop cover is the latest in a series of covers from the Los Angeles talent. “Cali” – Capozzi Capozzi returned to IN / ROTATION to stun with her three-track The Dark Side EP. “CaliR...
