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Taylor Swift’s evermore Continues the Personal Fable Begun on folklore: Review
The Lowdown: Once again, Taylor Swift was lying when she told us there was “not a lot going on at the moment.” Once again, she’s dropped a carefully curated collection of songs unraveling both her extremely public exterior and deeply personal interior life. And once again, it’s an album that acts as a remarkable exercise in lyricism. It’s not just a worthy follow-up to July’s folklore; it’s a mirror, a companion, and a bookend. Taylor had a few more things to say. The fable wasn’t finished yet. Like folklore, evermore was announced hours before release, framed as a “sister” project to the summer album that gave us the latest reinvention of Taylor Swift and successfully cemented her, even in many previously unconvinced eyes, as one of the strongest songwriters working today. evermore picks ...
Shakira Talks Inspiration for ‘Girl Like Me’ Video: ‘From the Beginning, Jane Fonda’
But in addition to that workout, there’s Shakira skateboarding. Except it’s not skateboarding, but surf skating, “which is a fairly new thing that I’m totally passionate about and something I do a couple of times a week,” she says. Shakira has done moves on wheels in videos before; in “Loca,” she rollerskates. Here, “some of the takes in this video were at 3, 4 in the morning and I was skating for like two hours so they could capture the best shots. I skated and skated and skated, until I didn’t feel my joints.” Watch Shakira’s full comments above. 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, sha...
Grimes’ ‘Cyberpunk 2077′ Character Released an Album
“This story is dedicated to all those cyberpunks who fight against injustice and corruption every day of their lives,” the title of the mix reads. “Eight years in the making, Cyberpunk 2077 has been one of 2020’s most anticipated games,” the editor’s note adds. “But its arrival isn’t just a cause for celebration for gamers. Grimes, long a fan of the sci-fi strain known as cyberpunk, voices the character Lizzy Wizzy. And to mark the occasion, she assembled a companion mix in her signature off-the-wall style, mashing together electro, hip-hop, punk, indie pop, techno, and lots more. If you’ve ever wondered what a Kendrick Lamar verse sounds like on top of the Ramones’ ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’, here’s where those two worlds collide.” Listen to the fu...
Meek Mill & Michael Rubin Start $2 Million Scholarship Fund for 1,000 Philly Students
Meek Mill and Michael Rubin are teaming up to provide financial relief for underserved kids in their Philadelphia hometown by starting a $2 million scholarship fund. The scholarship money will assist approximately 1,000 pre-K to high school students from low-income households during the 2020-21 school year. It will cover their tuition at private and parochial schools and provide access to much-needed at-home technology, including laptops, tablets and WiFi connection. The scholarships are immediately going into effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic requiring virtual learning across the nation and the resulting economic crisis. 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 Beauti...
Defying Pandemic Woes, Live Entertainment Giant OVG Showed New Growth in 2020
One company, however, has not only avoided layoffs completely but actually hired more than 50 executives in the last two months to assist with a growing portfolio of venues and development initiatives. The Oak View Group, founded by former AEG chief executive Tim Leiweke, has been a quiet but persistent force for prosperity and economic development during the pandemic. Launched in 2015 along with Leiweke’s partner Irving Azoff, OVG is overseeing $4.5 billion in arena development projects across the world, including in Austin, Texas. There, the company made its most recent high profile hire, announcing that Casey Sparks, who previously managed the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma for ASM Global for six years, was joining the company. Sparks will serve as vp of OVG Austin and assista...
Lunice Leads Hologramme’s “Geist Im Glas” Remix Anthology
In 2018, Montréal-based producer Hologramme ventured to Berlin—arguably the electronic music capital of the world—to soak up new inspirations and reinvent himself. After dedicating himself to the studio for his two-month residency, he emerged with his debut studio album Felicity, which released on August 30th, 2019. Now, Hologramme has recruited a team of French and Canadian producers to put their own spin on the record with Geist Im Glas, the closing chapter to Felicity. Geist Im Glas, translated to English as “Ghost in a Glass,” spotlights five outstanding remixers who explore four of the ten original tracks. Leading the way is fabled Montréal producer Lunice, who Hologramme connected with last summer when both were performing at MURAL Festival. Notably known for t...
CloZee Unveils Dreamy Track “Kanzan” With Fakear, Pouvoir Magique and Einki
For her latest single—and to close out of 2020—CloZee has partnered with fellow French artists Fakear, Pouvoir Magique, and Einki to deliver “Kanzan.” The outcome is truly a magnificent display of craftsmanship in the studio. Prepare to be transported across the globe without ever having to leave your home. “Kanzan” incorporates elements of downtempo and world bass, melded together to create a mystical sonic landscape. The global inspiration is apparent in the use of string work and vocal chops. They shine alongside the delicate bass and synths that uplift the listener above any chaos and instead to a place of pure serenity. Check out the new collaboration below. “Kanzan” ties a bow on an impressive year for CloZee. She released her highly-anticipa...
STEVE PERRY Contributes Background And Group Vocals To LEVARA’s ‘Chameleon’
LEVARA and Mascot Records present “Chameleon”, the second song to be revealed from the band’s debut studio album coming in 2021. The recording features a special contribution from former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry on background and group vocals, while the accompanying music video presents more than 40 friends of the band appearing singing the song simply expressing themselves in a natural sense. Amongst those appearing are tastemaker Matt Pinfield, boxer Victor Ortiz, multiple band members of TOTO, alongside many others sharing a common humanity driven by the power of song. Singer Jules Galli offers: “The metaphor of being a chameleon in our human society is something we can all relate to in our own way. The chameleon learns to blend in as a means of survival…...
KORN Bassist’s STILLWELL Releases ‘Change The Channel’ Music Video
“Change The Channel”, the new music video from STILLWELL, the band featuring KORN bassist Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu, vocalist/guitarist Anthony “Q-Unique” Quiles and P.O.D. drummer Noah “Wuv” Bernardo, can be seen below. The song is taken from STILLWELL‘s third album, “Supernatural Miracle”, which was released in September. “Supernatural Miracle” finds STILLWELL reconciling its eclectic and storied musical backgrounds, and highlighting the similarities between each member’s celebrated careers. “With this new album, STILLWELL sounds like one band instead of past albums where it feels like three or four different bands,” Bernardo explains. “With Q on guitar, it enabled us to be more cohesive ...
SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE To Release New Album ‘Lockdown 2020’ In January
SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE have announced the release of their massively popular “Lockdown Sessions” as an album collection titled “Lockdown 2020” on January 8, 2021. Fans who pre-order the album now will also receive a new instant-grat track, a cover of David Bowie‘s “Heroes”. Additionally, all proceeds from the song “Heroes” will be donated to food banks nationwide. “Lockdown Sessions” began in March, when the COVID-19 shelter-at-home order went into effect. With time on their hands and their upcoming tour in limbo, the band’s legendary drummer Jason Bonham challenged his bandmates Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Vic Johnson to record a warmup jam they’d been playing backstage before concerts for several yea...
ARNEL PINEDA Says He Has Finished Recording Three Songs For JOURNEY’s New Album
Arnel Pineda says that he has finished recording three songs so far for JOURNEY‘s new studio album. JOURNEY‘s most recent LP, “Eclipse”, was released in May 2011. The Walmart exclusive debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 13 — eight spots lower than the band’s previous album, 2008’s “Revelation” — which also went on to hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Independent Albums chart. Pineda discussed JOURNEY‘s plans for new music during a new interview with Bionic Buzz. Speaking about how the virtual recording sessions have been coming along so far, the singer said (see video below): “We have finished three songs so far, and I’m on my way to studying three more songs to record with them.” Arnel, who is laying dow...
Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty to Federal Weapons Charge
Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to a federal weapons charge in a South Florida court on Friday afternoon. According to the Associated Press, the 38-year-old rapper entered the plea during a hearing held remotely. “Your honor, I plead guilty to the charge,” Wayne told U.S. District Judge Kathleen M. Williams. A sentencing date has been set for January 28th, 2021. The charge carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years, but Judge Williams said she would impose a sentence that is “reasonable under the circumstances” of the case. Wayne was released on $250,000 bail pending sentencing. In November, Lil Wayne was charged with one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon stemming from the discovery of a firearm aboard his private plane in December 2019. An anonymou...
