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CYNIC Bassist SEAN MALONE Dead At 50
CYNIC‘s longtime bassist Sean Malone has passed away. He was 50 years old. No cause of death has yet been revealed. The news of Malone‘s passing was broken by his CYNIC bandmate, guitarist/vocalist Paul Masvidal, who took to his social media earlier tonight (Wednesday, December 9) to write: “I learned today that Sean Malone has died. I am numb and grief stricken. He had a brilliant mind, a gracious heart and was one of the greatest musicians I’ve ever encountered. “I know that this is a shocking loss for so many fans whose lives he touched with his artistry, as it is for me,” Paul added. “Please keep him in your thoughts and listen to his playing to celebrate his life.” Malone joined CYNIC just in time to play on the band’s classic debu...
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin to Release a New Song for Each Night of Hanukkah
Happy Chanukah! Though the festival of lights doesn’t kick off until tomorrow night, Dave Grohl (who is not Jewish) and Foo Fighters producer Greg Kurstin (who is Jewish) are teaming up to release eight songs over the next eight nights in honor of the holiday and will be aptly titled the Hanukkah Sessions “This year, instead of doing a Christmas song, this year, Greg and I decided to celebrate Hanukkah,” Grohl said. “By recording eight songs by eight famous Jewish artists and releasing one song each night of Hanukkah.” So, stay tuned to the band’s social media channels for what’s to come — the possibilities are endless. Who knows what they’ll bust out over the next eight nights, but it should be fun! The Foo Fighters are also gearing up to release their first new album in three-and-a-...
Jordan Brand, Nike & UCLA Reach Multi-Year Agreement
Source: Jordan Brand / NIke UCLA’s storied athletic program is rolling with the Jumpman and the Swoosh. Jordan Brand and Nike have entered into a multi-year agreement with UCLA to outfit all its athletes. Source: Jordan Brand / NIke In their 6-year agreement, the family of brands will supply the UCLA Bruins’ official athletic footwear, apparel and equipment, commencing on July 1, 2021. “UCLA is elite, and our student-athletes deserve every resource in their pursuit of excellence. We sought to partner with the best in the world; that is Nike and Jordan Brand,” says UCLA Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond in a statement. “Going into this process, our top priority was to secure the best quality and most innovative product to help our student-athletes and coaches compete for championships.” ...
Pusha T Says Kanye & Neptunes Handling All Production On Next Album
Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty The production that Pusha T got from Kanye West on Daytona hit hard like an uppercut from Mike Tyson in the 80’s, and now the VA rap veteran is about to go back to his Clipse roots for his follow-up project while still retaining the services of Yeezus. During an IG Live session with Steven Victor, the “Infrared” rapper revealed that his next project wouldn’t just feature production solely from Kanye West, but also have new sounds from his OG producers, The Neptunes! “As of right now, it’s only ‘Ye and Pharrell, and Neptunes. I’m sorry. That’s it. That’s it. Ain’t nothing to talk about. You know I bring the best out. I bring the best out of everybody.” Word? Chad Hugo back in the studio with Pharrell?! Apparently they are and King Push is about to reap the ...
Stoopid: 2 Armed Robbers Stick Up NYC Bodega, Only Score $100
Source: Busà Photography / Getty While the streets have proven to us that they will eat right from your plate, a pair of gunmen should have checked the menu prior to pulling off their most recent heist. As spotted on The Daily News two men entered the Westfield Market Place at the corner of 10th Ave. and W. 48th St. in the Hell’s Kitchen section of Manhattan on Saturday, December 5. The footage shows both individuals dressed in all black attire and one promptly pulled out a pistol demanding any money in the house. The poor worker, who is said to be only 17-years-old, was forced to empty the register and even the tip jar. The jux was a failure to say the least as they only got about $100 dollars. Thankfully no one was harmed in the robbery. You can view the surveillance video belo...
J. Cole “Fire Squad,” Jim Jones ft. Dave East “Pardon My Thoughts” & More | Daily Visuals 12.9.20
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz J. Cole has a tendency to drop something new every December 9 such as projects or cuts, but this year he’s decided to go into the vault and release a never-before-seen visual from his pre-dreadlock days. Now that his Dreamville team done recovered a few deleted videos we get blessed with some new/old visuals to 2014’s “Fire Squad” which features Cole kicking rhymes while hanging with the locals at an undisclosed location. Back in Harlem Jim Jones and Dave East link up to pop bottles and burn trees because that’s what they do in the winter on the block for their clip to “Pardon My Thoughts.” Who’s the old Sopranos looking dude hanging with them? Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Jagged Edge, YFN Lucci, and more. J. COLE – “FIRE S...
Kyle Meredith’s Best of 2020 Pt. 1: Stephen Malkmus, Ed O’Brien, Paul Banks, and More
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS For all of December, Kyle Meredith is looking back on his favorite moments in 2020. This week, we revisit talking with Stephen Malkmus as he geeks out about Led Zeppelin, Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien balancing the darkness of the world with an optimistic light that he carries, Interpol’s Paul Banks finding his own new light within the band Muzz, King Krule discovering The Beatles, Sparks being masters at cussing, and Buzz Osborne who gets playful about the importance of music. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Meredith digs deep into the artis...
R.I.P. Jason Slater, Original Third Eye Blind Bassist and Queensrÿche Producer Dies at 49
Jason Slater, who was the original bassist in the band Third Eye Blind and a longtime producer for Queensrÿche, has died at the age of 49. His daughter Alyssa reported that Slater died from liver failure at a hospital in Maui, according to TMZ. While Slater was Third Eye Blind’s original bassist and backup vocalist, he did not appear on any of the pop-rock act’s albums. He was a member from 1993 to 1994, recording their first demo. He left the group before they scored huge success with their six-times platinum 1997 self-titled debut, which yielded the hits “Semi-Charmed Life”, “Jumper”, and “How’s It Gonna Be”. A rep for Third Eye Blind revealed to TMZ that the band hadn’t spoken with Slater since 1996, but added, “When a spirited member of the music scene is taken too soon, it is always a...
Slash: New Guns N’ Roses Pinball Machines Are “Way Beyond My Expectations”
A couple of months ago, Guns N’ Roses announced a series of “Not in This Lifetime” pinball machines, modeled after the band’s mega-successful reunion tour of the same name. The arcade games were co-designed by Slash, who caught up with us to discuss all things pinball and his involvement in the creation of the machines. The “Not in This Lifetime” machines are manufactured by Jersey Jack Pinball, and are available in three editions — Standard, Limited, and Collectors — each with a different design on its body. The machines feature a 21-song soundtrack that closely mirrors the setlists that Guns N’ Roses played on their “Not in This Lifetime” tour, which saw the return of classic members Slash and Duff McKagan. As we learned from Slash while speaking with him about the machines, his love of ...
iCarly Reboot in the Works at Paramount+
One of the internet’s first influencers is logging back online. That’s right, an iCarly reboot is officially in the works. What’s more, three of the original Nickelodeon show’s stars are coming back to reprise their roles. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new iCarly reboot will air on Paramount+, the upcoming streaming service from ViacomCBS. Returning cast members include webcast extraordinaire Carly Shay herself (Miranda Cosgrove), brother Spencer Shay (Jerry Trainor), and good friend Freddie Benson (Nathan Kress). Nickelodeon Studios is also returning to the fold to serve as producer on the TV series. Meanwhile, Jay Kogen (The Simpsons) and Ali Schouten (Netflix’s Merry Happy Whatever) have been tapped to oversee its development. The original iCarly followed Carly Shay, a n...
G Herbo Pleads Not Guilty in Fraud Scheme
The group charged, which also includes G Herbo’s promoter Antonio “T-Glo” Strong and rapper Joseph “Joe Rodeo” Williams, allegedly used text messages, social media messages and emails to share account information, and bought private jets, limousine rides, exotic car rentals, a vacation in Jamaica and two “designer” puppies. Earlier this month, 25-year-old G Herbo was named to Forbes’ 30 under 30 list. 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.
Jimmie Allen’s Holiday Playlist Is the Perfect Mix of Classics & Modern Hits
Besides his instant festive hit, what else does the big, big fan of Christmas listen to when getting in the spirit? The country star put together a master playlist of essential holiday tracks for Billboard, and provided an explanation behind each choice. “These are Christmas songs I grew up on,” he shared. “Every time I listen, they take me back to my favorite Christmas memories.” Check out Allen’s favorite holiday songs below, and scroll to the bottom for a playlist of all 13 tracks. 1. Jimmie Allen, Louis York & The Shindellas, “What Does Christmas Mean” “I loved collaborating with Louis York and The Shindellas, two groups I have so much respect for. This was our original take on Christmas music.” 2. Mariah Carey, “All I ...
