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Indie Supergroup Speed Stick Unveil New Song “Protect Your Magic”: Stream
Speed Stick, the indie rock supergroup comprised of Polvo’s Ash Bowie, Bat Fangs’ Laura King, The Love Language’s Thomas Simpson, and The Paul Swest’s Charles Chace, have dropped the new song “Protect Your Magic”. It’s the opening track of their debut album, Volume One, which arrives later this month via Don Giovanni Records. The new single is an instrumental scorcher. “Protect Your Magic” marries Bowie’s sticky guitar riffs with Chace’s free jazz playfulness. Meanwhile the violent, thunderous drum breaks showcase the kind of bonkers percussion that’s only possible with two drummers of King’s and Simpson’s quality caliber. “Protect Your Magic” comes with a cracked music video directed by King. Using a color palette stocked with pinks and greens, she shows odd landscapes, a c...
Ty Dolla $ign Covers ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’
This year has been an odd one so far (to put it mildly), but you probably didn’t have rapper/feature king (and former SPIN cover subject) Ty Dolla $ign covering Nirvana on your bingo card. Late on Monday, the rapper posted a short clip on Twitter of him powering through an instrumental version of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” with his band. They look like they’re having fun jamming on the alt-rock standard, which turns…30 this year. Check it out below. Late last year, Ty Dolla $ign released his long-awaited third album, the aptly titled Featuring Ty Dolla $ign. The record featured the king of the collab teaming with stars like Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi, Kanye West, Post Malone and a whole lot more. As for Nirvana, we spoke with Krist Novoselic late last year about the lasting impact of the ba...
Billie Eilish to Release Photo and Audio Book
She may still be just a teenager, but Billie Eilish’s 19 years will be chronicled in her first book, BILLIE EILISH, a visual narrative journey through her life. The book, featuring hundreds of never-before-seen photos from her childhood, on tour, and more, will be out May 11 in hardcover and e-book, along with an audio companion. “I spent many hours over many months pouring through my family albums and archives, handpicking all of the photos in this book. I hope you love it as much as I do,” Eilish said in a statement. Published simultaneously with the book will be a standalone audiobook of never-before-told stories and recollections from her personal life and career. It will be released through Grand Central Publishing (GCP), a division of Hachette Book Group, and...
MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL On Post-Pandemic Concerts: ‘There’s Gonna Be Some Ecstatic Crowds Around’
In a recent interview with Full Metal Jackie‘s nationally syndicated radio show, former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell was asked what has been the saving grace for in not being able to tour during the pandemic. He responded (hear audio below): “It’s just nice with the no touring. It’s out of my control, out of everyone’s control, so I just sit back and smell the roses, sort of thing. Just appreciate what you’ve got and what you’ve got at home and everything — appreciate your life more and walking the dogs. Just the simple things. And you can chill out a bit — you can put on some things that you haven’t seen for ages on the TV and stuff. Kind of recharge your batteries, I guess. That’s what it is. “When everything starts back, h...
TONY IOMMI ‘Rock Iconz’ Collectible Figure From KnuckleBonz Now Available
KnuckleBonz, creator of the Rock Iconz music collectible series, has announced the arrival of the initial production units for Tony Iommi‘s Rock Iconz statue to its USA warehouse. Pre-orders are always first to ship and go out in the order they were received. The remaining inventory is super limited, so if you are a BLACK SABBATH fan, don’t miss out. Each KnuckleBonz Rock Iconz limited-edition statue is hand-crafted. Never more than 3000 pieces are cast for super-fans worldwide. All Rock Iconz statues are officially licensed, limited-edition collectibles. This is a fine-arts production process where each statue is hand-cast, painted and numbered. Rock Iconz are created in 1/9 scale, making each statue 8 to 9 inches tall. Each statue comes with a certificate of authenticity on t...
QUEENSRŸCHE’s TODD LA TORRE: Why 2021 Is Right Time For Me To Release My Debut Solo Album
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre spoke to Mike Brunn about his upcoming debut solo album, “Rejoice In The Suffering”, which will be released on February 5 via Rat Pak Records. “It’s been a long time coming; I’ve talked about doing a solo record for a very long time,” Todd said (hear audio below). “And so I’m really happy to finally get this one done and in the bank and let people get to hear a whole another side of what I like and what I’m able to do.” On the topic of why 2020 was the right time for him to work on the LP, Todd said: “Our last show, when we flew home with QUEENSRŸCHE, we flew home on March 13th, and we knew that it was probably gonna be a couple of months — nobody knew back then, but let’s just say a ...
SCOTT ROCKENFIELD: ‘I Most Definitely Did Not And Have Not Quit, Walked Away, Retired Or Abandoned QUEENSRŸCHE’
Scott Rockenfield has shot down suggestions that he quit QUEENSRŸCHE or retired from playing music. The drummer, who hasn’t performed with QUEENSRŸCHE in four years, took to his Facebook page earlier today to write: “wanna hear a fun story? goes like this : ‘Contrary to any statements or interviews coming from other parties, I most definitely ‘did not’ and ‘have not’ quit, walked away, retired or abandoned QUEENSRŸCHE??!! ….unfortunately, you have not been given the facts by any means…’ a total cliffhanger right? … more soon”. Scott‘s comments mark the first time he has publicly addressed his status with QUEENSRŸCHE, which has used former KAMELOT drummer Casey Grillo for touring purposes since April 2017. When Rockenfield‘s ...
Mogwai Shares Video for ‘Ritchie Sacramento’
Mogwai dropped a song and video for the new tune “Ritchie Sacramento,” the second release from the group’s upcoming tenth album, As the Love Continues, due out on Feb. 19. “‘Ritchie Sacramento’’s title came from a misunderstanding a friend of ours had about how to say Ryuichi Sakamoto,” Stuart Braithwaite said in a statement. “The lyrics were inspired by a story Bob Nastanovich shared about his friend and bandmate David Berman who proclaimed ‘Rise Crystal Spear’ as he threw a shovel at a sports car. The song is dedicated to all the musician friends we’ve lost over the years.” The highly cinematic video was directed by Sam Wiehl, who created a first-person, multi-level computer game for the song, then used those animations to make a narrative for the video. In October, the Scottish lin...
Khaligraph Jones – Wavy ft Sarkodie
Don’t miss this brand new song from Khaligraph Jones – Wavy ft Sarkodie out now. The year is still fresh many will say, however, Kenyan rapper, Khaligraph Jones has no time to waste has he serves his fans and followers with a new single dubbed ‘Wavy’. The talented rapper featured award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie on the single. A feel of the single surely will want you to listen more has Jones gives his best in ‘Wavy’ The song was produced by Khaligraph Jones. Listen, enjoy Khaligraph – Wavy ft Sarkodie below. Download Share this: 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, shari...
Adam Lambert Prepping Birthday Livestream Show From Los Angeles’ Roxy Theatre
Adam Lambert is going to celebrate his 39th birthday in style on Jan. 29 with a special livestream show for fans from the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles. “Adam Lambert Live” will find the singer performing songs from his 2020 album Velvet and other favorites from throughout his career, according to statement announcing the gig presented by NoCap. The special event will actually feature two live performances, with the first one livestreamed worldwide at 3 p.m. ET and then a second one at 10 p.m. ET for a global audience. Tickets ($18.50) for the shows are available now here, with fans also getting the option to buy exclusive show merchandise. “I’m so excited to be putting on a show for my fans worldwide. Live performance has always and will always be at the heart of what...
Beyond Save Our Stages: NIVA Director Details Next Steps for Venue Owners
“One of the components of Save Our Stages Act is that should this continue longer than any of us want it to continue — which it already has — but should there be a need for additional funds, it’s part of the language of this program,” said Rev. Moose on the panel, adding that the act takes into account that more funding could be necessary depending on the duration of the pandemic. Rev. Moose continued that while he is not a “political soothsayer,” he does believe the bipartisan appeal of the SOS Act could mean an easier and more efficient path to additional funding if venues are forced to keep their doors shuttered for longer than expected. “I don’t know what the future is going to bring, but I would hope that if there is a need for additional COVID funding, that the government...
Anitta to Host Her Own ‘Anitta and Friends’ Podcast: Exclusive
Brazilian star Anitta, who has proven to be as amusing in conversation as she is performing, will now have her own podcast. Titled Anitta and Friends, the podcast will launch this quarter and will feature a wide array of guests in discussions that will be rooted in music. The show is part of an exclusive podcast deal Anitta inked with podcast platform PodcastOne, which will also produce the show. The platform, a subsidiary of LiveXLive Media, is also home to Pitbull’s From Negative to Positive podcast and The Adam Carolla Show, among many others. Anitta’s debut season will include 12 episodes featuring “intimate, insightful” conversations with celebrities from around the world. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. I...
