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Listen to GUNSHIP’s Chilling Synthwave Cover of The Beatles’ Iconic “Eleanor Rigby”
Trailblazing British synthwave duo GUNSHIP decided to surprise fans this Halloween with the release of a stirring new cover. This time, the trio took on “Eleanor Rigby” by a little-known rock band called The Beatles. Breathing new life into the 1966 classic, GUNSHIP emphasizes the relevant theme of the original with a jolt of retro, stylized sonic flair. The emphatic vocal delivery of the chilling lyrics combined with darkened synth creates an eerie ballad perfect for spooky season. In a series of ten tweets, the band shared many insights into their scintillating “Eleanor Rigby,” explaining how their version tells a story of how the title character would behave in 2020. Later on in the thread, they would also go on to give some backstory on the a...
Watch Marc Rebillet and Reggie Watts Jam Out in Rare Studio Session
Marc Rebillet is continuing on his once-in-a-lifetime rampage of dream studio sessions with his idols. This time around, he has teamed up with one of his biggest influences, Reggie Watts. Luckily for his fans, Rebillet shared a short video of the two looping away. Check out a clip from the rare session below. Their jam session was much more than two artists sharing their skills with one another, as Rebillet has previously stated how much he looks up to Watts. In fact, in a 2019 interview with Central Track, he spoke about how Watts impacted his career, saying, “I would not be doing this if he didn’t exist.” As you can tell from the video, Watts and Rebillet meshed quite well, and afterward, both artists expressed their joy in working together in the form of a wholesome Twitter ...
deadmau5 Releases Halloween Mix on mau5trap Radio
Just in time to soundtrack our socially distanced celebrations is deadmau5, who has dropped a special Halloween mix. The hourlong collection comes via the 110th episode of his signature “mau5trap radio” program. For this year’s fright, he featured a long list of mau5trap classics both new and old. Considering the staggering amount of talent he’s recruited to his roster over the years, deadmau5 surely had no problem coming up with his selections for the show. Longtime fans will appreciate the selection of nostalgic tracks such as “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff,” “Raise Your Weapon,” and Zedd‘s remix of “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.” deadmau5 also dives into the darkness of REZZ, 13, and BlackGummy...
Skrillex Spotted in the Studio With Justin Bieber
A recent Instagram post from Justin Bieber has fans drooling at the thought of another mega-collaboration between him and Skrillex. In the post, the Canadian pop star shared a pair of pictures of himself with the pioneering music producer and several other creatives, ostensibly bouncing ideas off one another. In addition to Skrillex, included in the group shot are Poo Bear, Jon Bellion, Maejor, and Ant Clemons, among others. Most dance and pop music fans remember the duo’s chart-topping run in 2015. At the beginning of the year, Bieber teamed up with Skrillex and Diplo‘s supergroup, Jack Ü, for the release of the ever-popular “Where Are Ü Now.” The end of the year, on the other hand, saw Skrillex produce several songs on Bieber’s fifth...
Nikki McKibbin, American Idol Alum, Dies at 42
American Idol alum Nikki McKibbin has passed away at the age of 42. The singer came in third place during the show’s inaugural season in 2002. That year’s runner up, Justin Guarini, broke the news on Instagram yesterday with a touching tribute. “…I’ll never forget the day that her idol, Stevie Nicks, sent her flowers with a card that said ‘You are the Gypsy that I was…’. Nikki was on cloud nine and the joy and excitement that radiated from her was infectious. After the kind of emotional beating she took at the hands of the masses, she deserved to feel good about herself, even for a little while,” he wrote. “Rest well, ‘Gypsy’…and thank you for the laughter, merciless teasing, strength, vulnerability, love and friendship you showed me during our time together in the spotlight.” Last night, ...
See the Best 2020 Halloween Costumes From Halsey, Ciara & More
It’s that time of the year again, and while Halloween in 2020 looks a little scarier than in years past, celebrities still pulled together some incredible costumes. Throughout the week leading up to Halloween and over the weekend, Ciara, Kelly Clarkson, Yungblud, Halsey, Jason Aldean and more rocked some of the craziest, sexiest, funniest and very 2020 getups. 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.
Nikki McKibbin, ‘American Idol’ Season 1 Contestant, Dies at 42
“Even at the end she is still giving. She was so loved that I know thousands of you will be grieving with us. There are only a few hours left for me to hold her hand and kiss her forehead,” Sadler wrote. He added that McKibbin was a longtime fans of Stevie Nicks and that Fleetwood Mac‘s 1975 song “Landslide” would be played for her before doctors performed her final surgery. “If you are able, you can pause at 3:00 wherever you are and listen to it with her,” Sadler wrote. “She will know that you’re sharing her farewell. She loved so many of you and I know you loved her too.” McKibbin is best known for placing third on the debut season of American Idol in 2002, finishing behind runner-up Justin Guarini and champion Kelly Clarkson. ...
Chrissy Teigen Honors Son Jack With Sweet Tattoo After Her Miscarriage
After a follower complimented her new tattoo and said she herself was looking for a way to represent her own stillborn child, Teigen offered to help. “Let’s help you find something you love,” she responded. “Maybe one s shape, a swirl of air around you.” Teigen and Legend lost son Jack after she suffered pregnancy complications in September, when she was about 20 weeks pregnant. Days ago, on Oct. 27, the cookbook author penned a vulnerable and heartbreaking account of her miscarriage. “My doctors diagnosed me with partial placenta abruption. I had always had placenta problems. I had to deliver Miles a month early because his stomach wasn’t getting enough food from my placenta. But this was my first abruption,” she explained, saying that her doctors...
Watch the Strokes Perform Songs Off The New Abnormal on SNL
Last night, the Strokes took the Saturday Night Live stage for the first time in nearly a decade. They played “The Adults Are Talking” and “Bad Decisions,” both off their latest album The New Abnormal. This appearance was the New Yorkers’ fourth on the show and first since 2011. Fellow New Yorker John Mulaney hosted SNL for the second time this year (he helmed an episode in February), and fourth time overall. Watch the Strokes perform “The Adults Are Talking” and “Bad Decisions” below. [embedded content] [embedded content] The Strokes are the latest in a slew of stacked musical guests in SNL’s 46th season. Megan Thee Stallion gave a politically charged performance of “Savage” during the premiere, and Jack White paid tribute to Edd...
The First Billboard: All That Was ‘New, Bright and Interesting On the Boards’
Upon its premiere, the eight-page magazine (priced at 10 cents an issue, or, 99 cents per year), was “devoted to the interests of advertisers, poster printers, bill posters, advertising agents & secretaries of fairs.” The magazine’s first cover subject was R.C. Campbell, then-president of the Associated Bill Posters’ Association. “No more fitting tribute can be paid to Mr. Campbell than to state that he is a man of infinite resource, progressive ideas and tireless industry,” Billboard noted in the inaugural issue. “In selecting his photograph for the first number of this magazine, the Editor was actuated by the fact that he is the acknowledged leader, the first and foremost and most eminent man in the field which we aim to cover.” THE CHA...
Perfume Genius Performs “Jason”, “Nothing at All” from Joshua Tree on Kimmel: Watch
Half a year may feel like a lifetime ago, but in that time, Perfume Genius’ Set My Heart on Fire Immediately has remained easily one of the best efforts of 2020. On Thursday night, Mike Hadreas’ project reminded us of this with a performance of “Jason” and “Nothing at All” on Kimmel. Hadreas and his band set up remotely at Joshua Tree for the performance, caked in dirt like they’d actually dragged their gear all the way from Los Angeles. But though the appearance was soiled, the magic hour “Jason” performance was as delicate and gorgeous as you’d expect from Perfume Genius. The band also played “Nothing at All” for an online exclusive, with the more dynamic song allowing Handreas to let himself go in energetic fashion. Watch both clips below. Editors’ Picks Perfume Genius recently an...
Announcing New Music Mental Health Podcast Going There with Dr. Mike
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | RSS Mental illness affects us all — even your favorite musicians. On November 10th, Consequence of Sound and Sound Mind Live brings you Going There, a new podcast series that explores mental health through the personal journeys of musicians. Hosted by licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Mike Friedman, the new weekly series will offer focused conversations around specific issues within mental health, all without being myopic. The goal is to humanize these issues, “going there” with artists our readers admire, and then offering resources, both organizational and practical. “I am thrilled to be working on this important project to shine a light on the difficult topic of mental illness so people can come out of the dark...
