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OZZY OSBOURNE: ‘I’ve Been Closer To TONY IOMMI In The Last 18 Months Than I Ever Have Been’
During a new one-hour special celebrating 40 years of Ozzy Osbourne‘s debut solo album, “Blizzard Of Ozz”, Ozzy spoke to host Matt Pinfield about the third track off the LP, “Goodbye To Romance”, which was written about Osbourne being fired from BLACK SABBATH. “That was the first song we [Ozzy, guitarist Randy Rhoads and bassist Bob Daisley] wrote,” he said (hear audio below). “It was a song I wrote about maybe we’ll meet in the end, which I’m glad we did at the end. “[The SABBATH guys are] never that far away from my thoughts, whether I like them today or not,” the singer, who suffered from several medical issues last year, including a fall, neck surgery and hospitalization for the flu, revealed. “Since I’...
The Blues Never Die
There is a tiny, crumbling town in the Arkansas delta where spirits glide among the ruins, and in the liminal space between dusk and dark, if you get real quiet, you can hear, ever so faintly, the strains of a blues guitar. Hold your breath and lean in. It’s Robert Lockwood, Jr – couldn’t be anyone else – playing a song you’ve never heard before, plaintive and haunting, the kind of blues that breaks your heart. The voice is faint and you can’t quite make out the words, but then a piano joins in and the whole mood changes. Exhale and relax. That boogie-woogie sound belongs to Pinetop Perkins and people drift outside to listen, ears tuned to the song on the wind. And now, a harmonica. Sonny Boy Williamson; you’d recognize that freight train-chugging anywhere. They jam, Lockwood, Perkins, and...
The Most Influential Artists: #26 Beyoncé
As part of our 35th-anniversary, we’re naming the most influential artists of the past 35 years. Today, we’re at #26. From Houston, Texas here is Beyoncé. CREDIT: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella Ever since Beyoncé strutted her stilettos into the game with Destiny’s Child in 1998, the world knew they were gazing at a star in the making. But no one could predict just how far the Houston rocket would shoot into pop culture’s stratosphere. After cementing herself as a respected artist with the multi-platinum girl group, she launched her solo career with 2003’s Dangerously in Love — turning the pop world on its head with a singular “Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no” booty shake. Over the years, she’s racked up 24 Grammy Awards and numerous Top 10 hits, experimented with genres like ...
Gabriel Garzón-Montano Is Doing Whatever the Hell He Wants
There’s nothing one-note about Gabriel Garzón-Montano. He’s a multi-instrumentalist and producer with heritage rooted in France (on his mother’s side) and Columbia (his father’s). His catalog draws from R&B, alternative and funk. And that eclecticism blooms even further on his second album, Agüita: Here, the New York City artist leans into his Latino side, venturing into reggaetón and Latin trap music, and he weaves in sweeping orchestral tunes reminiscent of his 2017 debut, Jardin. “[I’m] doing whatever the fuck I want,” he tells SPIN. “Just having fun and celebrating myself.” But it took a chance career break six years ago to reach this point. When Garzón-Montano released his first EP, 2014’s Bishouné: Alma del Huila, he personally delivered 500 vinyl copies to local record shops in ...
Neil Young Shares Unreleased Version of ‘The Losing End (When You’re On)’ From Archives Vol. II
Neil Young’s prolific 2020 continues. On Tuesday night, Young shared “The Losing End (When You’re On),” which hails from his upcoming Archives Vol. II box set. The live cut of the country rocker was performed with the Santa Monica Flyers at the Roxy in West Hollywood on Sept. 22, 1973. Notably, the song includes future E Street Band member Nils Lofgren on guitar. Listen to it below. Last week, Young shared an unheard version of “Powderfinger” from the box set. Young has spent a lot of 2020 not only releasing unheard tracks, but he’s also been taking on Trump and tech companies and playing a series of livestream shows. Additionally, he’ll be releasing a 50th-anniversary edition of After the Gold Rush. Young’s Archives Vol. II ...
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes Announce Interactive “By Request” Livestream Concert
UK rockers Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have announced “Brixton By Request”, an interactive streaming performance. The virtual show will be streamed live in real-time from the O2 Brixton Academy this Friday (November 13th) at noon PT / 3:00 p.m. ET. Unlike a number of other recent streaming performances, “Brixton By Request” will actually take place live. As the name implies, fans will be able to help choose the setlist as the concert happens and interact with the band via onstage screens. While streaming events have become the norm during the pandemic, few have featured fan interaction, arguably the most important aspect of live music. With their high-energy shows, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have proven themselves to be one of the most dynamic live acts to emerge in the pa...
Mads Mikkelsen In Talks to Replace Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts: Report
Hollywood moves fast, even during a pandemic. No less than a week after Warner Bros. announced the departure of Johnny Depp from the Fantastic Beasts franchise, reports are already coming in on a potential replacement. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hannibal star Mads Mikkelsen is in talks to replace Depp as Gellert Grindelwald. The behind-the-scenes brevity makes sense, seeing how the film is already in production following postponements to Covid-19. If all goes accordingly, Mikkelsen will be the third star to portray the villain. Prior to Depp, Colin Farrell had worn Grindelwald’s seemingly ever-changing mug, all before exiting stage left by the end of 2016’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The untitled third adventure in the Harry Potter prequel series hits theaters on Ju...
Sacha Baron Cohen Continues His Campaign Against Facebook
Sacha Baron Cohen spent the majority of 2020 working to expose the rampant wrongdoings of the GOP party. Now that their leader, Donald Trump, has lost the 2020 presidential election, the Borat comedian is getting ready to take down his next target: Facebook. When Joe Biden was declared the President-Elect of the United States on November 7th, Cohen took to Twitter to share his thoughts. He gleefully celebrated Trump’s loss and then posted a photo of him shaking hands with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the White House. “One down, one to go,” tweeted Cohen. Today, Cohen shared a much longer statement about Zuckerberg and the ways in which he’s preventing a secure transfer of power from Trump to Biden. “This is a dangerous moment,” he tweeted. “Trump won’t concede. Facebook...
Brennan Heart and Kayzo Tease Thunderous Single “Untouchable”
Brennan Heart is accelerating the charge toward his imminent forthcoming album release by announcing a new single with Kayzo, which will be out this week. The hardstyle tastemaker’s full-length effort Brennan Heart And Friends drops in less than two weeks on November 20th. However, with three singles already out, the producer isn’t slowing his stride. Kayzo took to Twitter to break the news that their rebellious collaboration “Untouchable” will be out this week. The preview reveals just enough to keep us on edge until release day. Distant guitar riffs churn in the background as the defiant proclamation “I’m untouchable” booms thunderously through the sonic spectrum. The frenzied build of synths underscored by distorted kicks suggests the ...
You Can Now Remix Marshmello’s Helmet for a Chance to Win $10,000
If you’ve ever wanted to make changes to Marshmello‘s helmet, now’s your chance. After the success of his “Be Kind” video contest, the (not so) mysterious masked producer has once again teamed up with Adobe for a new fan competition. Kicking off today, the “Marshmello Helmet Remix Challenge” calls on Mello’s fans to create their own version of his signature puffy helmet using designs inspired by his new music. They’ll have to use Adobe’s stable of creativity apps, of course, like Spark, Fresco, or Photoshop. The winning designer will pocket $10,000 from Adobe, and their design will be incorporated into a real-life custom helmet signed by Marshmello. Adobe is also offering up a custom Photoshop Camera lens inspired b...
Underground Vibes | 058
GunFight – “Virtual Séance” Bringing fresh and atmospheric industrial techno vibes to the table, GunFight’s latest offering, titled “Virtual Séance,” is arguably one of his best to date. “Just Friends” – YAMAN & Robbie Rosen Coming to bedroom-based label Esc. Records for their latest release, YAMAN and Robbie Rosen join forces for “Just Friends,” an intricate pop-dance record. “Stolen Dance” – LILO Covering Milky Chance’s 2013 hit “Stolen Dance,” mysterious producer LILO showcases his skills once again, turning the indie tune into a dancefloor-ready house vibe. “Palace” – Perk Pietrek A 6-time DJ Battle Champion in Singapore, Perk Pietrek is as skilled on the production as he is behind the decks, and his latest release on Quality Goods Records definitely proves ...
Listen to deadmau5 and Kiesza’s Scintillating New Track “Bridged By a Lightwave”
deadmau5 simply couldn’t wait any longer to share new his track with Kiesza. Addressing his horde directly in a tweet posted today, deadmau5 shared that he has dropped “Bridged By a Lightwave” days ahead of its scheduled release date of Friday, November 13th. “horde… afraid we couldn’t wait for friday,” he wrote. “bridged by a lightwave w/ [Kiesza] is OUT NOW!” “Bridged By a Lightwave” is one of deadmau5’s best songs in quite some time. The electro house tune is dark and gritty, with a spellbinding edge courtesy of Kiesza’s dynamic vocal effort. At a length of nine minutes and 22 seconds, the track ebbs and flows between stentorian synths and fluttering arpeggios, shining a light on the single’s nuanced...
