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The Strokes Battle Robots on ‘The Adults Are Talking’ Video
The Strokes are not very good at sports, at least not in their new music video for “The Adults Are Talking.” The video is directed by Roman Coppola, who previously worked with the band on several clips from 2001’s Is This It. In an intense game of baseball, the band is losing by 56 runs, which will happen if you stick to making catchy indie rock riffs instead of working out. The song is from this year’s The New Abnormal, their sixth studio album, and echoes the nostalgic sound of Is This It. It’s probably not unexpected that they’re losing the game, as the opposing team is made up of robots. However, The Strokes certainly do not strike out; The New Abnormal was just nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Album—up against Fontaines D.C., Sturgill Simpson, Michael Kiwanuka, and Grace...
The Hold Steady Announce ‘OPEN DOOR POLICY,’ Share ‘Family Farm’
The Hold Steady had grand plans for 2020, with tour dates that would have taken place during the summer and whatnot. And, again, you know, 2020. Singer Craig Finn released some new solo music and they’re reissuing Heaven Is Whenever. It definitely appears the band has been using their time wisely: The Hold Steady will release their eighth studio album, OPEN DOOR POLICY, on Feb. 19, 2021. It was recorded in upstate New York with producer Josh Kaufman and engineer D. James Goodwin. It’s the second album with this itineration of The Hold Steady. From it comes the stomping rocker “Family Farm,” which you can hear below. Here’s what Finn had to say about it all: “Songs are created a bunch of different ways in The Hold Steady, but to me, our most classic songs are driving rock son...
Capitol Music Group Looks to Larry Mattera to Lead Flagship Label
Mattera comes from more than 25 years of experience in digital marketing and music strategy. Most recently, he served as general manager and executive vice president of commerce and marketing at Warner Records since 2016. In that role, he was responsible for overseeing label operations and all artist and new release campaigns, including projects from artists like Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Lil Pump, Jason Derulo, Gorillaz, Gary Clark Jr, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Green Day. Before Warner Records, Mattera spent eight years as the senior vp of global digital accounts at WEA, Warner Music Group’s global artist and label service arm. He has also served at Amp’d Mobile, Island Def Jam (where he pioneered its digital marketing efforts with the creation of a New Media Department), Po...
Harry Styles Helped Nick Kroll Pop The Question to His Wife in Style
The couple had just moved into a new house, and Kroll put a huge bouquet of flowers into a moving box with the ring in the center of the arrangement, which he asked Kwong to move for him. When she opened the box and saw the flowers, she was duly surprised, and before they could even snap a picture and call their folks, Styles texted him seeking an update. “‘Have you done it yet? What’s going on?'” Styles apparently asked. And when Kroll relayed that Kwong had said yes, Styles became the very first person to share their joy. “Harry Styles was the first person to know we were getting married… and he gave us his blessing and it meant the world.” Kroll said, adding that Styles also very sweetly sent along a huge bouquet of flowers for the wedding. R...
Watch BTS Lose it Over ‘Life Goes On’ Hitting No. 1 on the Hot 100
Fans were overjoyed that the clip features the rapper, who was previously recovering from shoulder surgery. Topping the chart dated Dec. 5, “Life Goes On” officially becomes the first single to be sung primarily in Korean to hit No. 1 in the Hot 100’s 62-year history. It follows BTS’ first career chart-toppers: “Dynamite,” which was also their first English-language single, as well as their guest appearance on the remix of Jason Derulo and Jawsh 685’s “Savage Love (Laxed — Siren Beat),” which hit No. 1 in August and October, respectively. The band’s latest Korean-language album, Be, also debuted atop the Billboard 200 upon its Nov. 20 release, giving the K-pop group their third consecutive No. 1 album following 2018’s Love Y...
Trixie Mattel, Katya, Bob the Drag Queen & More ‘Drag Race’ Stars to Host New Year’s Eve Livestream
Hosted in New York by Miz Cracker and Peppermint, and in Los Angeles by Trixie Mattel, Katya, Alaska Thunderf–k and Bob the Drag Queen, the event will feature drag stars putting on their best outfits and delivering sickening performances. Some of the official performers for the event include stars like BeBe Zahara Benet, BenDeLaCreme, the Boulet Brothers, Divina De Campo, Ginger Minj, Jinkx Monsoon, Jujubee, Manila Luzon, Sharon Needles, and Trinity The Tuck, each coming from different cities around the globe. “I am honored to have the chance to ring in the new year, not once, but multiple times,” Alaska said in a statement. “Bob the Drag Queen and I shall be hosting the festivities, and I look forward to counting down with glee as each time zone bids adieu to ...
GEORGE LYNCH Launches THE BANISHMENT, Reveals Debut Single ‘Lost Horizon’
Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) has launched a new project, THE BANISHMENT, in which he is joined by programmer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Joe Haze. Self-proclaimed as “dream punk,” THE BANISHMENT has premiered its debut single, “Lost Horizon”, and launched an Indiegogo campaign to assist with the funding for the recording and manufacturing of its self-titled debut album, scheduled for release in early 2021. The idea for THE BANISHMENT has been years in the making for Lynch to further push his creativity into darker, subliminal and chaotic territories. To accomplish this, he teamed up with Haze, who, in addition to being the live guitarist for LORDS OF ACID, is known in the industry for his work producing/co-producing, mixing and eng...
CLUTCH Announces ‘Live From The Doom Saloon – Volume III’ Streaming Event
Maryland rockers CLUTCH are once again gearing up for another edition of their “Live From The Doom Saloon” streaming concert series. On December 18, the band will play a 15-song set of its classics as voted by the fans. “The ‘Doom Saloon Volume 2’ set was written by a fan,” states CLUTCH frontman Neil Fallon. “We had over 4000 setlist submissions. We were able to see what songs were the most requested, and for ‘Doom Saloon Volume 3’, we will play the 15 most requested songs from ‘Doom Saloon Volume 2’‘s setlist requests. It could be thought of as a greatest-hits set as per the fans.” Anyone who misses “Live From The Doom Saloon – Volume III” concert will be able to stream it on demand through th...
DEATH Gets Symphonic Treatment With With DEATHORCHESTRA’s ‘Symphony Of Death’ Album
DEATHORCHESTRA — a collaboration by Russian death metal band BUICIDE and the Olympic Symphony Orchestra performing covers of songs by DEATH — has released a live video for the track “Pull The Plug”. The song is taken from DEATHORCHESTRA‘s upcoming live album, “Symphony Of Death”, which is due on December 13. “Symphony Of Death” captures DEATHORCHESTRA‘s live performance from May 4, 2019 at the Opera Concert Club in Saint Petersburg. It contains seven classics from DEATH mastermind Chuck Schuldiner, most from the band’s later releases, Track Listing: 01. Voice Of The Soul 02. Crystal Mountain 03. Zero Tolerance 04. Scavenger Of Human Sorrow 05. Spirit Crusher 06. Destiny 07. Pull The Plug Lineup and credits: Guitar – Sergey Kuznets...
KREATOR To Release ‘Under The Guillotine: The Noise Records Anthology’ In February
KREATOR‘s “Under The Guillotine: The Noise Records Anthology” will be released on February 26, 2021 as a deluxe box set, 2CD and 2LP formats. The story of KREATOR‘s meteoric rise to the global elite of thrash metal bands from their humble beginnings in Essen, Germany, began under their first name of TORMENTOR in the early 1980s. It was their “Blitzkreig” and “End Of The World” demos changing hands in the era’s bustling underground tape-trading network that exposed them to the international metal community. Positive word of mouth soon attracted the attention of Germany’s own metal start-up Noise Records, which signed the newly re-christened KREATOR to a deal. KREATOR‘s tenure at the label spawned six studio albums and establi...
Phoebe Bridgers Unveils ‘Savior Complex’ Video Directed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge
After landing four Grammy nominations last week, including Best New Artist, Phoebe Bridgers has unveiled a music video for “Savior Complex,” which is off of Punisher. The black-and-white video was directed by Emmy winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge (bringing together two Phoebes with similar names at long last) and it stars Normal People actor Paul Mescal. The video sees Mescal stumble around what appears to be the middle of nowhere, conning people for his own benefit, and being followed by a cute dog. She will also be performing on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon on Dec. 2. This video comes after the release of her Copycut Killer EP a few weeks ago, which features an alternative version of “Savior Complex,” among other Punisher tracks. There was also a...
Cherie Currie on Living with Trauma
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Presented by Consequence of Sound and Sound Mind Live, Going There with Dr. Mike is a new interview podcast series in which clinical psychologist and life coach Dr. Mike Friedman talks with musicians about the crossroads where music and mental health meet. Cherie Currie joins the show this week to discuss her experience with trauma and post-traumatic stress. The Runaways vocalist explains how she was the victim of two separate sexual assaults as a teenager, and describes how she experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress, including anger and hostility, pervasive distrust, and emotional detachment. The Neon Angel author recalls how she initially coped with the traumatic events, includin...
