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Diplo to Compete in Livestreamed Virtual DJ Battles On Fuser
Diplo is set to take on Fuser‘s top talent in a series of DJ battles that will be going down live on Twitch. For those getting up to speed, Fuser is a forthcoming rhythm-based video game title by Harmonix, makers of the smash hit franchise RockBand. The game takes players from bedroom DJ to virtual festival headliner, walking them through the mechanics of freestyle mixing and equipping them with the virtual gear to create custom performances and mashups using the world’s most popular songs. The game launches on November 10th with a library of over 100 tracks spanning the spectrum of musical genres and artists. The game features music from several dance music heavyweights, including Armin van Buuren and RÜFÜS DU SOL, among many others. Diplo is stepping up to the ...
Musicians React to Biden/Harris Win: ‘Now the Real Work Begins’
On Nov. 7, 2020 — four days after Election Day — Joe Biden was announced President-Elect of the United States, while Kamala Harris made history as not only the first woman, but also the first person of color, to be Vice President. The election was tighter than many thought it would be. Add that to a long, arduous campaign trail, and even longer, more painful four years, and Americans weren’t just excited to celebrate the 46th president — they were downright emotional. Lizzo shared a tearful message on Instagram. “Let’s get to work, America,” she captioned the post. “It’s time to hold the people in charge accountable. It’s time for them to listen. And it’s time for actual change in our policies and practices.” “Not a crier but I lowkey shed a tear, we won’t let hate win!” Alicia Keys tweete...
GZA’s ‘Liquid Swords’ LP Remains High Bar Of Lyrical Excellence 25 Years Later
Source: Rick Kern / Getty The Wu-Tang Clan shifted the entire recording industry on the back of RZA‘s undeniable will to win, and the fact the sprawling collective each had their own personal strengths. Among the Clan, the GZA has stood out for his lyrical excellence as evidenced on his second studio album Liquid Swords, which still captures the imagination 25 years later. The lore of the album has been recorded in interviews many times over, with the artist born Gary Grice using realizing that the Wu-Tang Clan’s star was rising swiftly on the heels of their classic group debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Just as Raekwon and RZA were putting the finishing touches on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, GZA then locked in with The Abbot and they completed the record during the high period. ...
Joe Biden Elected President, Our VP Kamala Harris Is Black
Source: Drew Angerer / Getty It was only a matter of counting all the legal ballot. After finally attaining over 270 Electoral College votes, Joe Biden—shout out to his running mate Senator Kamala Harris—was declared the winner of the 2020 Presidential election. Even though Election Day was Tuesday, Nov. 2, the world not so patiently waited for more states to be declared either in Trump or Biden’s favor. The race came down to which of a few states—either Pennsylvania, Arizona or Georgia—would declare for Biden first. Finally, on Saturday, Nov. 7, Joe Biden was elected the 46th President of the United States after Pennsylvania was called by the AP in his favor, catapulting him past the 270 electoral votes needed to lock in the Presidency. The news came after Trump delivered an off the rails...
Jade Bird Shares Radiant New Single “Headstart”: Stream
UK-based folk rocker Jade Bird has just released a new single called “Headstart”. It’s her first piece of new music since releasing her self-titled debut album over a year ago — and it’s well worth the wait. “Headstart” is a three-minute romp bolstered by chipper guitar and her soaring vocals. Bird recorded the new track in the iconic RCA studios with producer Dave Cobb, who worked with big name Americana artists such as Brandi Carlile and the late John Prine. According to Bird, she found the inspiration to write “Headstart” after a trip to upstate New York at the start of this year. “Being there, I was immediately taken back to the magic and inspiration of creating the first album,” she said in a statement. “It’s quite a light-hearted song, about liking someone who just can’t see the sign...
Wilco Unveil Massive Summerteeth Deluxe Reissue: Stream
Wilco have unveiled the new deluxe reissue of their 1999 album Summerteeth. Stream it below via Spotify. This version, which comes packaged as a four-disc set, features a Bob Ludwig remaster of the original album, as well as loads of demos, outtakes, and live recordings. There are previously unreleased demos of songs like “Tried and True”, “I’m Always in Love”, and “She’s a Jar”, as well as alternate versions of tracks like “My Darling”, “Every Little Thing”, “Viking Dan”, and countless others. On top of all that, the band included a live recording of a 1999 concert at The Boulder Theatre in Boulder, Colorado, featuring songs like “Candyfloss”, “Hotel Arizona”, “She’s A Jar”, and more. And if you want even more, a limited edition vinyl reissue also includes a 10-song performance from ...
Dreaming Up a Stephen King Biopic
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher | RSS The Losers’ Club dumps out another big ol’ Bag of Bones right after spooky season. Together, Losers Michael Roffman, Dan Pfleegor, and McKenzie Gerber crack some skulls and answer your pressing questions. You know, like what would a Stephen King biopic look like? What’s the right age to become a Constant Reader? What are some tips for writing stories? And what Stephen King merchandise/paraphernalia would they want for themselves? Gather around and find out the As to your Qs. Founded in January 2017, The Losers’ Club is a weekly podcast for Constant Readers, horror hounds, and new fans of Stephen King to dig deep into the author’s oeuvre and the ...
HAIM’s Este Haim on Teaming with Fender and Proving People Wrong
The central thesis of HAIM’s cheekily titled third record, Women in Music Pt. III, which came out this summer, appears on the track “Man from the Magazine”. After quoting a sexist interview question that came from a male journalist, the song’s second verse goes: “Man from the music shop, I drove too far/ For you to hand me that starter guitar/ ‘Hey, girl, why don’t you play a few bars?’/ Oh, what’s left to prove?” HAIM, a Los Angeles-based rock group of three multi-instrumentalist sisters that has been referred to as a “girl band” too many times to count, shouldn’t have to prove anything. But, if they did, a spot in a Fender campaign might seal the deal. “I guess the only thing that I can do is just keep proving people wrong,” says HAIM’s bass player Este Haim, who stars in Fender’s latest...
MYLES KENNEDY Says His New Solo Album Has ‘A Lot More Electric Guitar’ Than ‘Year Of The Tiger’
ALTER BRIDGE frontman Myles Kennedy spoke to Germany’s Radio Bob! about his recently completed second solo album. The LP was tracked at Studio Barbarosa in Gotha, Florida with the same team that worked on 2018’s “Year Of The Tiger”, including producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette, engineer Jef Moll, as well as drummer Zia Uddin and bassist Tim Tournier. Speaking about how the new LP compares to “Year Of The Tiger”, Myles said (see video below): “There’s still the acoustic element there, but there’s a lot more electric guitar, and there’s a lot more solos. I wanted this to be a guitar record. “My first love, people are discovering, is guitar. I genuinely love the instrument, I love improvising, I love playing leads, a...
AXS TV Bids Farewell To SAMMY HAGAR’s ‘Rock & Roll Road Trip’ With Hour-Long Series Finale
AXS TV‘s fan-favorite rock and talk series “Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar” heads out for one last ride in the hour-long series finale event “Rock & Roll Road Trip: King Of The Road Live” — airing Sunday, November 8 at 9 p.m. EST / 6 p.m. PST. Hosted by beloved rock icon Sammy Hagar, “Rock & Roll Road Trip” cemented itself as one of the network’s top performing programs, captivating viewers every week as the Red Rocker (Hagar) hit the road for candid conversations and epic jam sessions with some of the biggest names in entertainment. Past seasons have captured Hagar cruising across the country to legendary landmarks such as the Whisky A Go Go, the Fillmore Theatre, the SXSW Festival, the Red Rocks Amphitheatre and more, to...
W.A.S.P.’s BLACKIE LAWLESS Pays Tribute To KEN HENSLEY: ‘He Just Loved To Laugh And Have A Good Time’
W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless has paid tribute to Ken Hensley, former URIAH HEEP vocalist songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who died peacefully on November 4 following a very short illness. He was 75 years old. On Friday night (November 6), Lawless took to W.A.S.P.‘s social media to write: “I was 17 the first time I heard a URIAH HEEP‘s ‘Salisbury’. The songs were great, the vocals were killer, but there was something about those keyboards. It was a grinding noise I’d never heard before. There were other bands using Hammond B-3 organs… but not like this band. Years later I’d find out why. “It was Spring of ’88 when I met Ken Hensley for the first time. There had been few musicians in my life I’d had revered as much. Here was...
CHUCK BERRY Documentary ‘The Original King Of Rock ‘N’ Roll’ To Receive Blu-Ray Release
Following a festival run and special drive-in events across the country, the official Chuck Berry documentary “Chuck Berry: The Original King Of Rock ‘N’ Roll” is finally available on VOD platforms and is set for release on Blu-ray on November 27. John Lennon famously said, “If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry.'” The first-ever Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee crossed the mid-’50s racial divide armed with nothing more than his guitar, business savvy and well-crafted songs such as “Maybellene”, “Roll Over Beethoven”, “Little Queenie”, “Rock And Roll Music” and “Johnny B. Goode”. “Chuck Berry: The Original King Of Rock ‘N’...
