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JAY WEINBERG On New SLIPKNOT Music: ‘We’re All Very Excited To Have Time To Focus On Our Creativity’
In a new interview with DJ Chewie of WSOU, SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg was asked if the band has used the downtime during the coronavirus pandemic to work on material for the follow-up to last year’s “We Are Not Your Kind” album. He responded (hear audio below): “The short answer is that, yeah, I can’t talk about it. But it’s been said before, and I have no problem reiterating it, is that we’re all creative people, and when you have creative people like SLIPKNOT has, downtime is not a thought; it doesn’t exist. So when we need time to recharge, we recharge. And there’s a saying in SLIPKNOT that ‘off is off.’ So we kind of respect that — when off is off, off is off, and that means I’m not gonna answer your phone calls...
The Grio.TV Set To Premiere MLK Weekend Says Byron Allen
Source: Greg Doherty / Getty Get ready, the Grio.TV is coming to 100 million households next month. Allen Media Group founder Byron Allen announced on Friday (Dec.4) the Grio.TV will be apart of the rebranding of his newly acquired MGM over-the-air broadcast network Light TV into a channel that will focus on African American-featured content. The Grio reports that the channel’s slogan will be “Our Culture Forever” and will feature movies, game shows, sitcoms, dramas, concerts, variety shows, news, and lifestyle content when it launches on Martin Luther King weekend. Viewers can watch the new channel via free digital streaming,over-the-air broadcast television stations, cable/telco/satellite platforms. Allen, who purchased the website in 2016 and successfully grew its active from less...
For Us, By Us: Twitter Reacts To User’s Harmless Tweet Who Just Found Out FUBU Is Black-Owned
Source: Ron Galella / Getty Iconic streetwear brand, FUBU, is trending on Twitter, and it’s for the most Gen-Z reason ever. Today (Dec.4), many Twitter users were reminded how old they are thanks to one harmless tweet. A user who goes by the handle @KiarraLe_ asked this mindblowing question: “Did y’all know FUBU was black-owned? And means “For Us By Us.” Did y’all know FUBU was black owned? And means “For Us By Us” — Ki (@KiarraLe_) December 4, 2020 Immediately, millennials reacted to the Tweet in amazement that now we are the point that clothing brand has now become “a little known Black history” fact as another user put in response to the tweet. Lawd…I lived to see the day that FUBU and it’s meaning became a little known black history fact. I’ve never felt so old. https://t.c...
CERTIFIED FRESH: Australian-American Rap Duo GUMBO Music Talk Debut EP, Expat Life & BLM
Source: Kai Godeck / GUMBO Nate Wade and Kev Hannibal of the Hip-Hop duo GUMBO Music were raised in North Carolina and New York City, respectively, but didn’t even end up meeting until they were both on the other side of the world. Now based in Australia, the two men have forged a friendship rooted in fatherhood, expatriate experiences and Hip-Hop. This ‘rap duo’ idea just happened to work out just as COVID-19 peaked worldwide and global shutdowns were already underway. “With most ex-pats, you just sort of gravitate towards those you assimilate with,” Nate shares. “So it becomes a group of African Americans, a very small group, there aren’t a lot of us, but we’ve known each other for so long, just being homies. The music thing didn’t start for us until six months ago.” Before t...
Oscar Isaac Cast as Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid Movie
Oscar Isaac has been cast as Solid Snake in Sony’s upcoming film adaptation of the beloved Metal Gear Solid video game franchise, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Unless you’ve been hiding in a cardboard box for the last 30 years, you’ve probably heard of Hideo Kojima’s blockbuster stealth action series. The character first appeared in 1987’s Metal Gear as a naked homage to Snake Plissken, the protagonist of John Carpenter’s Escape From New York. Solid Snake (sometimes known as Iroquois Pliskin and sometimes just David) is a secretive special forces operative and occasional self-employed mercenary. The backstory is notoriously dense, and the series has long deployed lengthy cut-scenes that, while not always fun to play, would seem to make the material perfectly suited for...
Boba Fett Returns! The Mandalorian, Explained
If The Mandalorian Season 2 were a feature film, this week’s episode, “The Tragedy”, would set us firmly in the mid-point — that moment where all is lost, doom befalls our heroes, and the audience wonders how they’re going to get out of this particular pickle. It’s one of the shorter episodes in the season at 33 minutes, but a lot goes down in that jam-packed half hour: Boba Fett! Baby Yoda The Child Grogu gets Jedi-napped! Of course, all these developments are packed tightly into an action-heavy chapter courtesy of director Robert Rodriguez, filled with nail-biting developments, shocking twists, and more than a few Easter eggs (as per usual). So let’s strap on our jetpacks and dive in. Again, it goes without saying that there are some major, major spoilers ahead. You must b...
Paul Stanley on Kiss’ Record-Breaking New Year’s Eve Show
Kyle Meredith With… Kiss Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Kiss legend Paul Stanley and Landmarks Live creator Dan Catullo sit down with Kyle Meredith to discuss the band’s upcoming New Year’s Eve show, which is said to be their biggest show ever. Catullo tells us of safely producing a show of this magnitude during a pandemic and doing it live from Dubi to a virtual audience around the world. Meanwhile, Stanley details the importance of bringing people together and how he makes a show that people will watch online compelling for them at home. The frontman also speaks about his unstoppable positive outlook, an update on the debut record from his side band Soul Station, impressing Rod...
The HU Unleash Mongolian Cover of Metallica’s “Sad But True”: Stream
Mongolian act The HU have covered the Metallica classic “Sad But True” in their native tongue, employing both traditional Mongolian instruments and throat singing. It’s a passionately detailed twist on the catchy metal song, transforming the song’s hook and bouncy riff into something new altogether. It manages to sound like The HU’s other traditional Mongolian folk rock without losing the song’s inherent Metallica-ness. Don’t worry, you can still effectively headbang to it. “Like millions of people around the world, Metallica has been a huge influence and inspiration for us as music fans and musicians,” The HU’s Galbadrakh “Gala” Tsendbaatar said in a press release. “We admire their 40 years of relentless touring and the timeless, unique music they have created. It is a great honor to show...
ARMNHMR Share Soaring “A Thousand Dreams” EP
ARMNHMR have worked tirelessly to make 2020 one of their biggest years yet. In February, the LA duo released their debut album The Free World, which featured collaborations with EDM favorites such as Micah Martin, Karra, and Nevve, among others. To close out the year with a bang, ARMNHMR has now returned with their A Thousand Dreams EP via Steve Aoki‘s Dim Mak banner. ARMNHMR’s A Thousand Dreams EP is a fresh continuation of their distinct vision. Throughout all 6 tracks, the two wear their hearts on their sleeves and paint vivid soundscapes for listeners to get lost within. Once again, they’ve teamed up with a handful of incredibly talented vocalists, including Melanie Fontana, GLNNA, Soundr, Monika Santucci, Azuria...
Taska Black and Tessa Dixson Deliver Introspective New Single “Found Myself”
Taska Black has returned with a passionate new single featuring Tessa Dixson, “Found Myself,” out via Martin Garrix‘s STMPD RCRDS banner. “Found Myself” is a crawling, contemplative ballad that that leans heavily on organic instrumentals as Dixson’s powerful voice pairs effortlessly with Black’s refined songwriting ability. The subdued beat and ambient vocal chops help create an emotional atmosphere. The introspective meaning behind “Found Myself” is a refreshing take on a love song that fits perfectly with the tone both of the track’s creators were able to curate. “Losing the love you built seems like a long and lonely road when actually it allows you to find yourself and realize the strength that you thought...
Matt Nash and VY•DA Release Heartfelt Single “Wasted Love” Featuring Alessia Labate
In 2014, Matt Nash triumphantly climbed to the top of the Beatport charts alongside Don Diablo with their iconic collaboration “Starlight (Could You Be Mine).” More recently, the London-born producer has found a home on Martin Garrix‘s STMPD RCRDS with his previous two releases “You’re Not Alone” and “Lose It All.” With his latest track, he’s returned to STMPD once again alongside VY•DA for “Wasted Love” featuring Alessia Labate. “Wasted Love” is a heartfelt plea that has no trouble communicating it’s emotive tone. Matt Nash and VY•DA have found an excellent blend of both their sounds, as the former’s signature dynamic horns mesh effortlessly with the latter’s deeper ho...
The LIFE Stream Project is Streaming a Virtual Concert to Raise Awareness of Child Sex Trafficking
As part of their efforts to raise awareness of child sex trafficking, The LIFE Stream Project is hosting a can’t-miss virtual music festival. The team behind the venture, led by CHIIEF, Shaysova, and Gestalt Theory, launched the event series with the goal of “helping humanity get back to love through music, poetry and art.” The streaming event, which begins at 11AM MST (1PM ET, 10AM PT) today, December 4th, features a slew of impressive DJs. Kap Slap, Dabow, Crimson Child, and many more are set to take the decks in the name of altruism. In addition to the musical lineup, the minds behind the event have also confirmed a number of guest speakers from Operation Underground Railroad, a nonprofit organization that assists governments around the world i...
