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Spotify Will Soon Allow Streaming from Apple Watch Without iPhone Nearby
Streaming giant Spotify is heavily favored among music fans, even those who stream via their Apple devices. The popular Apple Watch is a great tool for this purpose, but previously, the Spotify app did not allow streaming directly from the watch without an iPhone tethered. A new update will alleviate that inconvenience, as the Spotify app will now be usable directly from the Apple Watch without the need for an iPhone to be paired with the device. While the watch previously acted as more of a remote for the iPhone, its newer incarnations boast expanded functionality, including this Spotify update. Spotify Everywhere Users can now leave the iPhone behind when it comes to streaming from Spotify, making things especially convenient for those looking to play music during a run o...
Excision is the Latest Major Electronic Music Artist to Join Audius
One of the most popular artists in dubstep music has joined Audius, the music platform heard ’round the world in late 2020. Excision has officially joined Audius and has a verified account as of today, November 5th, 2020. He is the latest major electronic music artist to join the burgeoning music platform, which utilizes blockchain technology to share music by creators and remit payouts. The renowned Lost Lands proprietor and Subsidia Records founder immediately uploaded 55 tracks, and Audius took to social media to exult in its newest member. With its decentralized platform, Audius has emerged as the music industry’s de facto disruptor in recent months. According to the company’s white paper, it is currently serving over 500,000 users per month. While the service ha...
San Holo Announces Social Media Hiatus in Letter to Fans
San Holo is taking a step back from social media. The future bass powerhouse and bitbird founder has announced that he is taking a much-needed break from his phone. Amid a dumpster fire of a year that doesn’t seem to be getting any better any time soon—thanks in part to social media—our mental health is of the utmost importance right now. Sometimes it’s cathartic to unplug from it all. “I just wanted to let you know that I’m putting my phone down for a few weeks, to clear my mind and live in the moment a little more,” San Holo wrote in a handwritten letter, which he shared via Twitter. “Let’s start a new chapter soon!” Despite San Holo’s hiatus, fans can find solace in the notion that he will emerge from it with a refreshed pa...
Zacari Shares Clip of Unreleased Song With Skrillex and Beam
Top Dawg Entertainment artist Zacari has shared a clip of an unreleased song with Skrillex and Beam from a recent studio outing. Taking to his Instagram Stories, he posted a glimpse into what looks like a late-night recording session helmed by Skrillex, who recently confirmed that a new “body of work” is on the way. Electronic music fans will remember that Beam and Skrillex teamed up for “Mumbai Power,” which appeared on the latter’s wildly popular Show Tracks EP from summer 2019. Zacari is perhaps best known for his massive feature on “LOVE.,” a track that appeared on Kendrick Lamar‘s influential 2017 album DAMN. Skrillex was spotted in the studio with the blossoming singer-songwriter back in August 2020, but at...
The Kills Perform “Raise Me” on Corden: Watch
James Corden is well aware that not many people are tuning into The Late Late Show this week, what with everyone on pins and needles about the election results. He even said as much during his “Honest Headlines” segment last night. Yet ever the consummate host, Corden soldiered on with his late-night program, welcoming The Kills for a quick chat and performance. The rock duo were there to promote their Little Bastards rarities compilation by playing the lead single, “Raise Me”. Admittedly, it’s a bit odd seeing two such powerful performers as Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince locked into a small home studio space instead of tearing into a stage. That said, the sound was pretty impeccable, with Mosshart’s voice as sharp as ever and Hince simultaneously playing a keyboard and hammering on...
Drummer Scott Phillips: Creed Reunion Is a “Possibility”
It’s been roughly eight years since Creed played their final show after reuniting for a new album and tour. Now, drummer Scott Phillips reveals that the band members have been talking, and that another reunion is a “possibility down the road.” Creed originally broke up in 2004 after a wildly successful ride in which they sold millions upon millions of albums, and scored such No. 1 rock hits as “Higher”, “With Arms Wide Open”, and “My Sacrifice.” The post-grunge outfit built up a massive following, which also led to backlash from critics and rock fans who perhaps didn’t appreciate the band’s righteous music or felt that singer Scott Stapp sounded a little too similar to Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder. Upon their breakup, three-quarters of the band joined forces with singer Myles Kennedy to form A...
Christopher Nolan’s Tenet Gets Home Release Date
Christopher Nolan’s Tenet will be receiving a home release just in time for the holidays. The writer-director’s latest blockbuster will hit 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and digital services on December 15th. Instead of holding out until 2021 like most of Hollywood, Warner Bros. actually released the film in select theaters back in August after a brief delay. However, due to the worldwide pandemic that’s kept most US theaters shuttered since March, most movie fans either missed the opportunity to catch John David Washington and Robert Pattinson on the big screen or erred on the side of caution. Luckily, prospective viewers will get the opportunity to pre-order physical versions of the movie on November 10th and have it on their home screens just over a month later. The 4K and Blu-ra...
An Entire Pallet of Tool Guitarist Adam Jones’ New Custom Les Pauls Was Stolen
Just last week, Tool guitarist Adam Jones unveiled his first-ever signature guitar, a beautiful limited-edition 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst. Now, Gibson and gear retailer Sweetwater Music report that an entire pallet containing 13 of the prized guitars has been stolen. The guitar comes in two editions: a super-limited aged and signed version that retails for $9,999 and is limited to a run of 79, and a VOS (Vintage Original Spec) version that retails for $5,999 and is limited to 179 guitars. Thirteen of those guitars (including four of the more expensive edition) are now missing after an entire pallet was stolen out of a Sweetwater Music truck at the Flying J Travel Center in Whiteland, Indiana, on October 30th. The signature Les Pauls were on their way to be dispensed to custom...
HHW Gaming Review: Microsoft Is Closing The Gap Between PC & Console Gaming With The Xbox Series X
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz It’s almost time to level-up (pun intended) to the next level of gaming, and Microsoft will be the first company to release its next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series S|X. I got the opportunity to play with the Series X ahead of its launch, and now it’s time to share my experience with the console. I must admit, I do a lot of my gaming on PS4, and I rarely gave my Xbox One S any attention, so it was like being in a foreign land for me once I powered up the Xbox Series X.BUT, once I pressed the power button, it didn’t take long for me to realize what kind of gaming experience that Micorosft is offering gamers who choose to game on consoles. The company is a mission bridging the gap between PC and console gaming. [embedded content] Design and Hardware Sour...
LeBron James Pleads For Help In Murder Involving Friend’s Sister
Source: Harry How / Getty While LeBron James made it clear that he was enjoying his most recent NBA Championship the joy did not last as long as he would have hoped. He is now assisting his associate in trying to secure justice for a loved one. As spotted on TMZ King James is asking for help regarding a crime that occurred in his hometown. His friend and former co-worker Brandon Weems, Cleveland Cavaliers Director of Scouting, suffered a tragic loss earlier this week. On Monday, November 2 his sister Ericka Weems was found dead with a gunshot to her head in Akron, Ohio. The 18 time all star took to Twitter to bring attention to the dreadful violation. “AKRON OHIO!! My brother’s sister was murdered this past weekend in her home! My brother family need answers to why and by whom. My cit...
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Kidnapper Sentenced To A Quarter Century
Source: @JustInMyView / R1 Digital With Tekashi 6ix9ine back to his old pre-snitching ways of dangerously trolling his rap peers and using social media to further his popularity in annoying ways, we’ve almost forgotten that a few people are still set to be sentenced thanks to his dime dropping ways. One of those people is Anthony “Harv” Ellison who according to TMZ just found out his fate for his alleged role in the kidnapping of Tekashi 6ix9ine in 2018. Yesterday (Nov. 4) while the world awaited to results of the 2020 Presidential elections, a judge in federal court let Ellison know what awaited him for the foreseeable future and sentenced Ellison to 24-years in prison for racketeering, kidnapping, and assault charges. But that’s not all. In addition to his time behind bars, Ellison was a...
HHW Gaming: Sony Says Don’t Bother Going To Stores To Cop A PS5 On Launch Date
Source: Sony / PlayStation We are literally just days away from the launch of both PS5 and Xbox Series X. The thirst is still real for a PlayStation 5 following pre-order jig, and if you plan on hitting a physical store in hopes of getting a console, Sony has some news for you. In a blog post, Sony told gamers to stay home on the PS5’s launch date, November 12 (November 19, depending on what region you live in), because there will be no consoles being sold in-store. The company explains that its decision to keep sales strictly online only keeps gamers, retailers, and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Per Sony: “Hi, all – the launch of the PlayStation 5 console on November 12 (or November 19, depending on your region) is almost upon us! In the interest of keeping our gamers, retailer...
