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Leslie Odom Jr. Encourages Voters to ‘Wait for It’ With ‘Hamilton’-Inspired Election PSA
Appearing among everyday Americans and frontline workers, along with cameos from Amy Schumer, Ed Helms and Alysia Reiner, Odom Jr. adds,”It may take time, but your vote is worth waiting for. And I’m willing to wait for it.” The message follows President Trump’s repeated insistence that the final results of the presidential contest must be decided on Tuesday, amid historic numbers of mail-in ballots and varying state laws about when votes will be counted. “Our Founding Fathers led a revolution to secure our right to vote, and many Americans are still fighting it,” says RepresentUS president Joshua Graham Lynn. “Our votes are sacred, and counting our votes is solemn. This year, Americans across the political spectrum need to be ready to ‘Wait For It.” Watch the ...
Kanye West Confirms He Voted for Himself
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German Study Suggests Indoor Concerts May Have ‘Low’ Impact on COVID-19 Spread
The live music industry has taken a massive hit since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While there have been attempts at livestreams and outdoor shows, venues have suffered and are at risk of closing permanently. However, a new study from Germany suggests that indoor concert events may have a “low to very low” impact on spreading COVID-19. But that’s only if organizers do the following — put in adequate ventilation, follow “strict hygiene protocols” and limit the number of people who can attend. “There is no argument for not having such a concert,” Dr. Michael Gekle, part of the team at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg who conducted the study, told the New York Times. “The risk of getting infected is very low.” In an experiment that took place in August, German researc...
Patti Smith Performs ‘People Have the Power’ for Voters in New York City
Patti Smith and her longtime guitarist Lenny Kaye serenaded early voters with her apropos 1988 song “‘People Have the Power” in a New York City performance early Tuesday morning. With New York City being Smith’s home base, many voters standing in line knew the tunes and joined in on the chorus. A clip of the moment was posted to the Instagram of the Joy To The Polls account, who wrote, “Singing to voters in the streets is so punk! We love @thisispattismith bringing people power to the polls with this impromptu performance in NYC earlier this week. You don’t have to be the Godmother of Punk to surprise and delight voters in long voting lines!” Finishing the song, Smith entreated, “Don’t forget it, use your voice! Vote!” Additionally, Smith, masked and in a beanie, posted a photo on Instagra...
Elvis Costello’s Aim Remains Remarkably True on Hey Clockface: Review
The Lowdown: English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello has about three dozen studio LPs under his belt (including collaborations), yet he’s never lost his inimitable knack for crafting scornful witticisms, tender ballads, catchy-as-hell rockers, and everything in-between. Likewise, his skill at working within multiple genres while both modernizing his sound and staying true to his distinguishing DNA is virtually unmatched by his peers or proteges. In other words, he’s always staked out his own path within the realm of popular music, and with Hey Clockface, he continues that legacy. It doesn’t rival his greatest LPs — not that anyone expects it to — but it’s a surprisingly wide-ranging and substantial venture that reveals how much creative spark and ability is still there after all these yea...
Moog Brings Back Budget-Friendly Werkstatt-01 Modular Synthesizer
Moog is bringing back its “most affordable” modular synthesizer, the Werkstatt-01, just in time for the holidays with a new low price. If you plan on spending less money and more time making music, it’s the perfect way to begin dabbling in Moog’s ever-growing world of modular synths. The Werkstatt-01 now goes for $199 (versus its original price of $379), and its simplicity and customization make it entry-level accessible for those who’ve never owned such an instrument. As Moog states in the press release, the Werkstatt can be used for “musical exploration and experimental education” as a standalone instrument or a workshop for patching and interconnectivity with other gear. It was designed specifically for the curious owner to open it up and tweak away, all while literally learning the ins...
Julian Casablancas Gifted John Mulaney His Trench Coat and Accidentally Left His Sunglasses in Them
John Mulaney returned to host Saturday Night Live on Halloween this past weekend, and he walked away with perhaps the coolest Julian Casablancas costume. Well, sort of. The Strokes served as the evening’s musical guest, and after wrapping up the episode, the frontman gifted Mulaney the same hip trench coat he wore during the band’s performance. The stand-up comedian relayed the fashion anecdote during a lengthy and super entertaining interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers that aired on Monday. He also wore the coat for the entire duration — that’s over 20 minutes! — of their chat. As Mulaney told it, it all started when he noticed Casablancas sporting a neat Knicks jacket while shooting SNL promos. “I said, ‘That’s a really cool jacket, I gotta get that jacket,’...
Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford Drop Anti-Trump Ads: Watch
The Trump campaign already compared itself to the Death Star, and so it makes sense that they’ve provoked the Rebel Alliance into action. Now, Jedi Master Luke Skywalker and General Han Solo have — oh fuck it, we can’t do this today. Democracy is under threat and the world is on fire, so please enjoy Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford from that space wizard thing you like explaining why you should just fucking vote already. Hamill and Ford appeared in separate advertisements from The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump super PAC run by former GOP operatives. The organization is somewhat problematic, but fascism is on the rise, so we’re not worried about that right now, okay? Hamill’s advertisement is called “Absentee” and it makes the case that legally-cast votes should be treated as votes, even tho...
Watch Lady Gaga Sing ‘Shallow’ And ‘You And I’ At Pennsylvania Biden Rally
“I’m gonna keep this very simple,” Lady Gaga said from the podium, addressing the crowd at a drive-in rally for former Vice President Joe Biden in Pittsburgh on Monday night (November 2). “If you believe in Joe Biden and you haven’t already voted, make a plan to get to the polls tomorrow.” “Right now, it’s time for action, it’s time to muster all of our energy, every ounce of us, every ounce of hope and optimism and enthusiasm, every ounce of fear and frustration and discouragement,” she continued. “Now is the time to show up and vote like this country depends on it, because it does!” It was a simple message, but delivered by one of the world’s biggest pop stars, it felt big. And just a short time later, Gaga too...
ALICE COOPER Releases ‘Fact Video’ For ‘Elected’
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has released a “fact video” for his classic song “Elected”. The Godfather of Shock Rock recently produced a new “campaign” video for “Elected”. The clip takes a lighthearted look at the process and positions Cooper as the best presidential candidate. Running on the Wild Party ticket, Cooper‘s campaign platform speaks volumes: “I can do nothing as well as they can do nothing.” The new video features call-backs to the original 1972 music video, in which Cooper first announced his “candidacy” and the formation of the Wild Party. Since all eyes and ears are on this year’s heated election, Cooper‘s video administers just the right dose of levity that we all need. The song rema...
HATE ETERNAL Releases Instrumental Version Of ‘Upon Desolate Sands’ Album
HATE ETERNAL has released an entirely instrumental version of 2018’s “Upon Desolate Sands” album. The record is available now via the official HATE ETERNAL Bandcamp at this location. “For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to release an all instrumental version of a HATE ETERNAL album to allow a different perspective into our music,” explains guitarist/vocalist Erik Rutan. “On the two-year anniversary of our Season Of Mist release ‘Upon Desolate Sands’, that time has finally come. Simply titled ‘Upon Desolate Sands – The Instrumentals’, it’s mastered by Alan Douches of West Side Music and is only available on the HATE ETERNAL Bandcamp. We hope you enjoy this unique journey through the dynamic passages of t...
New Fossil Species Discovery Named After ROTTING CHRIST
Metal brothers Sakis and Themis Tolis of the Greek metal legends ROTTING CHRIST have been bestowed the immortal honor of having a newly discovered fossil species named after them. Two researchers from the Natural History Museum in Luxembourg, Dr. Ben Thuy and and Dr. Lea Numberger, recently found a new brittle-star species and decided to name it “Brezinacantha Tolis” in honor of the Tolis brothers. Sakis Tolis comments: “My deepest thanks to the paleontological community, and especially to Dr. Ben Thuy and Dr. Lea Numberger, to name a fossil under my name! This is one of the greatest honors I have received as an individual and musician and gives me power to keep on creating during these wild times. Brezinacantha Tolis can be found in the Natural History Museum in Maastric...
