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Armin van Buuren Drops Electrifying New 7-Track EP, “Euthymia”
Trance icon Armin van Buuren has released a new 7-track EP called Euthymia, crossing over into the dance-pop with style via his own Armada Music imprint. Euthymia is van Buuren’s 6th EP to be released, and he has crafted a record packed with passion. He changed up the direction of his usual trance sound that fans have come to expect, turned to a more dance-pop-driven sound this time around. The change-up of direction is widely welcomed as this EP pumps out artfully crafted, unique, and original dance tracks that are as catchy as they are one-of-a-kind. Euthymia is a melodic, stunning EP that contains high-energy tracks such as “Feel Something” with Duncan Laurence, “Need You Now” with Jake Reece, and “Slow Lane” with James Newma...
deadmau5 and OG Slick Release Limited Edition Capsule Collection
deadmau5 and Los Angeles-based graffiti artist OG Slick have dropped a highly anticipated merch collaboration on the producer’s mau5hop. The collaboration comes in the form “OG Slick x deadmau5” hoodies, long sleeve tees, and two vibrant 24×24 original art prints, one in a rich and bright yellow and the other in a sleek black. Each is printed on 250 GSM Coventry Rag paper and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, which is signed by both deadmau5 and OG Slick. Each print is hand-numbered, signed, and is limited to a run of 100. Currently, each of the signed prints has completely sold out as of December 18th, in a matter of a few hours. If you were quick enough to grab one of them, you’ll be receiving a highly commendable piece of art, but if...
SERJ TANKIAN: ‘Time Will Tell’ Whether Recording Two New SYSTEM OF A DOWN Songs Will Lead To Something More
A month ago, SYSTEM OF A DOWN released “Protect The Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz”, the band’s first new songs in 15 years. The tracks were motivated by the recently erupted conflict between Artsakh and Azerbaijan, the latter aided by Turkey and accountable for the greatest violence the region has endured in 26 years. Produced by guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian, who also wrote the music and lyrics, both songs are streaming now on all DSPs and are available for purchase on Bandcamp with band royalties earmarked for the Armenia Fund. In a new interview with Australia’s Triple J, SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian spoke about what it was like recording music with his bandmates again. He said (hear audio below): “Just because the band hasn’t...
PAUL STANLEY On KISS’s Final Tour: ‘We Realize That We Can’t Be Who We Are Forever’
KISS recently announced a New Year’s Eve concert at the Atlantis resort in Dubai. Landmarks Live Presents will produce the show live from The Royal Beach at Atlantis Dubai. The show producers claim the event, which will apparently attempt to set the world’s record for largest pyro, will be filmed with more than 50 cameras and 360-degree views. It will be seen via livestream, with a ticket purchase on any computer, mobile device, or Apple TV. Speaking to Extra TV about KISS‘s plans beyond the New Year’s Eve show, frontman Paul Stanley said (see video below): “We are in the midst of the ‘End Of The Road’ [farewell] tour. We realize that we can’t be who we are forever, and that time impacts everybody. You can play ‘beat the clock’; u...
NIGHTWISH’s MARCO HIETALA Crowned Winner Of Finnish Edition Of ‘Masked Singer’
NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala (a.k.a. Marko Hietala) has been crowned the winner of the fall 2020 season of “Masked Singer Suomi” — the Finnish edition of the popular masked singing contest. He was disguised as Tohtori — the Doctor. Based on an international hit, “The Masked Singer” features celebrities facing off against one another with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, complete with full face mask to conceal his or her identity. Marco‘s solo album, “Pyre Of The Black Heart”, came out in January via Nuclear Blast. The style of the effort, which was issued in Finland last May 2019 under the title “Mustan Sydämen Rovio”, has been described by Hietala as “hard prog.”...
MEGADETH’s DAVID ELLEFSON: ‘Live Music Will Never Go Away, And Live Events Will Never Go Away’
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, some artists have tried to pivot to socially distanced performances at drive-in movie theaters or by charging admission to virtual concerts, but the majority did not play live at all. Speaking to Rock N Roll Underground about the future of live music once the pandemic has subsided, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson said (hear audio below): “I remember in the late ’90s, MEGADETH, we were touring a lot. We’d put a record out, and we’d do these big 18-month tours. And I remember flying into a city one day and just going, ‘There’s gotta be an easier way to do this. Can’t we just Skype this and have everybody come to us rather than traveling around the world, moving black speaker boxes and lights and trucks and bus...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (December 19)
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. Chino Y Nacho’s ‘Niña Bonita’ turns 10 Venezuelan duo Chino Y Nacho celebrated a special anniversary of their smash hit “Niña Bonita.” The reggaeton-pop track, which catapulted the duo’s success, turned 10. It peaked at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart (dated May 7, 2010). To celebrate, Chino Y Nacho released a remastered version of their album Mi Niña Bonita, which includes “Niña Bonita.” Stream the album here. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what ...
P!ink Looks Back on Challenging Year of Health Setbacks: ‘As If Surviving COVID Wasn’t Enough’
In early April, the Grammy-winning singer revealed that she and her 3-year-old son, Jameson, tested positive for coronavirus. In an essay for NBC News, she called the experience “the most physically and emotionally challenging experience I have gone through as a mother.” P!nk is still keeping her sense of humor despite her challenging year. “Later tonight I’m gonna climb inside a raw chicken and see if I can’t check out what salmonella’s like! 2020 is the gift that keeps on giving,” she joked in her post, where she’s seen giving a thumbs up. The artist revealed that her fractured ankle resulted from “running down the stairs trying to see the Christmas star,” referring to a rare star that will appear for the first time in hundreds of years on Dec. 2...
Riley Keough Shares Emotional Message About First Christmas Without Late Brother Benjamin
Riley and Benjamin share a father in musician Danny Keough. Lisa Marie and Danny divorced in 1994. The actress continued, “I’m thinking of everyone whose [sic] lost someone they love and everyone else whose first Holiday it is with grief and without the person they love. And I’m also thinking of all of the beautiful people who can’t be here with us in physical form and sending them my love wherever they may be, not too far away.” The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled on July 14 that Benjamin’s official cause of death was a shotgun wound and the manner of death was ruled suicide. In October, he was laid to rest in Meditation Garden at Graceland, Elvis Presley’s former residence. Lisa Marie’s rep told The Hollywood...
G-Eazy Shares Sweet Birthday Tribute to Girlfriend Ashley Benson: ‘I Love You to the Moon & Back’
The rapper’s post included numerous photos, including some Halloween pics of him dressed as Wayne Campbell from Wayne’s World and another of the couple cozying up while wearing pulled-down surgical masks. G-Eazy and Benson were first romantically linked in May, following her split from actress Cara Delevingne. In November, the rapper told reporters at the 2020 American Music Awards that he and Benson would be spending Thanksgiving together. “We’ll cook a turkey together,” he said, according to People. Earlier this year, Benson assisted G-Eazy on a cover of Radiohead’s “Creep.” On the rendition, the actress croons alongside her beau over a sample of the Phil Collins “In the Air Tonight,” giving the dark classic a poppier spin. Chec...
Lil Wayne Drops Off No Ceilings 3 Deluxe Edition: Stream
Hip-hop fans have received an early Christmas present courtesy of good ol’ St. Nick Lil Wayne. Less than a month after dropping his No Ceilings 3 mixtape, the rapper has unboxed a deluxe edition “B Side” version featuring 14 new songs. Stream it below via YouTube or DatPiff. As with its predecessor, this effort is “hosted” by DJ Khaled and comes with multiple star-studded collaborations. Big Sean appears on the opening track “Tyler Herro”, named after the Miami Heat’s impressive young guard. Meanwhile, Rich the Kid pops in on “Throat Baby”, and 2 Chainz lends a few verses to “Hit Different”. Euro and Lil Twist also appear on the effort. If each track sounds vaguely familiar, it’s because they all incorporate, sample, or remix other songs in some way. “Tyler Herro”, for insta...
Jim Carrey Says He’s Done Playing Joe Biden on Saturday Night Live
Jim Carrey is done playing President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday Night Live. The veteran comedian announced his departure in a tweet posted on Saturday ahead of the show’s Christmas episode. “Though my term was only meant to be 6 weeks,I was thrilled to be elected as your SNL President…comedy’s highest call of duty,” Carey wrote. “I would love to go forward knowing that Biden was the victor because I nailed that shit. But I am just one in a long line of proud, fighting SNL Bidens!” Carrey’s tenure as Biden was met with mixed reaction from fans and critics alike. In a recent piece for Consequence of Sound questioning whether SNL should consider replacing Carrey, contributor Jesse Hassenger argued that SNL isn’t “a format that works particularly well for Carrey, a stranger and less pred...
