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DJ Scheme and Skrillex Release Heavenly “Homesick” Collaboration With Zacari
Following their recent collaboration on a single for Lil Tecca, DJ Scheme and Skrillex have partnered back up for “Homesick,” the opening cut on Scheme’s new album Family. Despite what Skrillex fans might expect, the track is a delicate, vocal-heavy introduction, featuring the smooth stylings of “Don’t Trip” singer Zacari. It’s songs like “Homesick” that give meaning to the belief “less is more,” a thought process that doesn’t receive much credit in music. With their succinct approach, however, Skrillex and DJ Scheme bring listeners closer to the music, driving greater focus toward each fleeting, angelic acapella and guitar riff, as though they were essential keys to a greater sonic blueprint. DJ Scheme firs...
Disclosure Takes an Unconventional Path With “Watch Your Step” VIP Remix
As the statement-making opening track on their recent album ENERGY, Disclosure‘s “Watch Your Step” sought to bring listeners to their feet, a position they were likely to remain in for the duration of the album. With their latest offering, a VIP remix of the disco-infused track featuring Kelis, the UK house powerhouse duo has taken the track into unexpected territory. With a drum cadence more closely related to breakbeat than house, the duo’s appetite to experiment becomes instantly apparent. Disclosure brings in some filter-driven flare to the mix with colorful, crescendoing lead chords that add a certain futuristic quality to the song’s original disco elements. The duo spices things up rhythmically with a souped-up bassline that phases with an almost elastic...
D.O.D and The Melody Men Deliver Uplifting House Tune “Moments”
Dynamic British DJ and producer D.O.D has teamed up with The Melody Men—a multifaceted UK writing and production duo ironically made up of two women—for a new collaborative track. During these unprecedented times, artists have had to seek out new avenues for inspiration. “Moments” was created to resonate with fans who have been forced to spend extended periods of time away from family and friends, delivering a much-needed dose of positivity. The single consists of vocals echoing the burning question, “When will I see you again?” paired with an upbeat, melodic house arrangement. The inspiring song sets out invigorate listeners with hope and optimism about good things to come, while reminding us how important it is to cherish the special “Moments....
PAUL STANLEY Says KISS Will Be ‘Breaking Guinness World Records For All Kinds Of Things’ With New Year’s Eve Concert
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 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. In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, Stanley spoke about how the idea for the New Year’s Eve pay-per-view came about. “My whole philosophy of life has always been not ‘why’ but ‘why not,'” he said (see video below). “Look, we’ve all come through 2020, and nobody has been unscathed. Some people ha...
SCORPIONS ‘Have A Few Ideas’ For New Album Title, Says KLAUS MEINE
SCORPIONS recently entered Peppermint Park Studios in Hannover, Germany to begin recording their upcoming studio album. Tentatively due in 2021, the disc will mark the German hard rock legends’ first release since 2017’s “Born To Touch Your Feelings – Best Of Rock Ballads”, which was an anthology of SCORPIONS‘ new and classic material. SCORPIONS originally intended to record the new album in Los Angeles with producer Greg Fidelman, whose previous credits include SLIPKNOT and METALLICA. However, because of the pandemic, most of the work so far has been done remotely, with Fidelman taking part via Zoom. In a new interview with VintageRock Pod, SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine stated about the progress of the recording sessions for the new disc (see video below...
KISS, CHEAP TRICK, FOO FIGHTERS Members, Others Send Get-Well Messages To SEBASTIAN BACH’s Guitarist BRENT WOODS
Sebastian Bach‘s wife Suzanne has created a video for his guitarist Brent Woods, who was recently diagnosed with a rare type of leukemia called hairy cell leukemia (HCL). The 46-minute clip, which can be seen below, includes messages of support from a number of well-known hard rock and heavy metal musicians, including members of KISS, CHEAP TRICK, FOO FIGHTERS, SLIPKNOT, JANE’S ADDICTION, STEEL PANTHER and THE DEAD DAISIES. In a statement accompanying the YouTube release of the video, Sebastian wrote: “It’s rare in the music industry when you find a Musician whose sound is so unique that it is virtually irreplaceable. My guitar player & Great friend Brent Woods is more than those things to us. Brent is a family member. As unique as his guitar sound and sense of ...
Watch Ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Frontman HOWARD JONES Sing Stunning Rendition Of LYNYRD SKYNYRD’s ‘Simple Man’
Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and current LIGHT THE TORCH singer Howard Jones performed a cover version of LYNYRD SKYNYRD‘s “Simple Man” for a recent episode of “The Oyster” podcast. Video footage of his rendition can be seen below. Jones left KILLSWITCH ENGAGE in 2012 and battled manic depression and bipolar disorder before forming a new project, DEVIL YOU KNOW, with guitarist Francesco Artusato (ALL SHALL PERISH) and drummer John Sankey (DEVOLVED). Along with bassist Ryan Wombacher (BLEEDING THROUGH), they recorded and toured behind two well-received albums, 2014’s “The Beauty Of Destruction” and 2015’s “They Bleed Red”. In 2017, the band changed its name to LIGHT THE TORCH following a bitter dispute with Sankey, a part owner o...
Cardi B Reacts to Teyana Taylor’s Music Retirement Announcement: ‘I Hate That She Feels How She Feels’
In her response, Cardi praised the R&B singer-songwriter’s 2020 release, The Album, and shared some sympathetic words. “If you know me then you know Teyana Taylor’s album it’s my favorite of 2020. I swear she really got the best album this year,” the rapper tweeted. “I hate that she feels how she feels cause she sooo talented and the music is soo good.” Since her debut in 2014, Taylor has released three albums and one EP, the most recent being 2020’s The Album. The set debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart in early July. The multi-hyphenate has also worked as a choreographer, actress, model, fitness guru and shoe designer. Following the 2021 Grammy nominations in late November, Taylor expressed frustration after The Album was...
Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes Release Surprise ‘The Christmas Song’ Duet
The singer added that streams will “support those in need right now,” and said that she and Mendes are donating $100,000 to Feeding America. “We love you all so much and hope you get to enjoy this song over a very safe and merry holiday!” said Cabello. “It would make our holidays if you went on their website and donated to one of their sectors and help out your community! They have sectors all over the nation. Let’s make our little corner of the world more beautiful today.” “The Christmas Song” is featured on the holiday deluxe edition of Mendes’ new album, Wonder. Listen to their take on the cozy Christmas ballad below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It be...
Jeremih Released From Hospital Following Battle With COVID-19
News of of the 33-year-old R&B singer’s struggle with coronavirus was first made public on social media in mid-November by fellow artists like Chance the Rapper and 50 Cent. “Please if you can take a second to pray for my friend Jeremih, he is like a brother to me and he’s ill right now,” Chance tweeted. 50 Cent added on Instagram, “pray for my boy Jeremih he’s not doing good this covid s— is real.” In late November, Jeremih was transferred out of ICU after reportedly being on a ventilator while battling the novel coronavirus. At the time, a representative for his family told CNN that the virus had “viciously attacked his body” and reminded others that “COVID-19 is real and not to be taken lightly.” The pandemic, whi...
Dionne Warwick Asks Chance the Rapper a Pointed Question
“I am now Dionne the Singer,” Warwick announced in her next tweet. Chance, apparently awestruck by the unexpected mention (and the revelation that “Holy” is one of Warwick’s “favorite songs right now”), took a moment to respond. “Sorry I’m still freaking out that u know who I am,” he wrote back. “This is amazing!” “I will be whatever you wanna call me Ms Warwick. God bless you,” he said, politely. “Of course I know you. You’re THE rapper. Let’s rap together. I’ll message you,” suggested Warwick, who wasn’t done having fun on Twitter just yet. She set her sights on teasing someone else: “The Weeknd is next. Why? It’s not even spelled correctly?” “If you have “The” in your name i...
Jeremih Released From Hospital After Scary Battle With COVID-19
After a harrowing few weeks hooked up to a ventilator in the ICU, Jeremih is back home. The singer revealed the good news in a statement to TMZ on Saturday morning. “First and foremost, I would like to thank God and the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for saving my life. I will be forever grateful. I would also like to thank my family and friends for all their prayers and well wishes. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude,” he said. “A special thanks to Chance The Rapper, 50 Cent and Diddy for their love and support.” The 33-year-old’s friends and colleagues broke the news when he was first admitted to the hospital with COVID-19, asking fans to send prayers and well wishes as Jeremih fought for his life. “I would like to thank all my fans and peop...
