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Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile Urge People to Vote With ‘A Beautiful Noise’
Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile teamed up for a new song that they hope will not only inspire people to vote but also encourage everyone to speak up for what they believe in. Entitled “A Beautiful Noise,” the Grammy winners performed the track on “Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy,” which aired on CBS last night (Oct. 29). “This song has that special energy that we really need to feel right now,” Keys said in a statement. “Everyone has the power to make a beautiful noise and to lift others up with their voice. And now more than ever, we need to let those voices be heard by voting. I’m so grateful to have joined my sister Brandi Carlile, a beautiful spirit, inspiring artist and incredible person, for this moment.” Carlile echoed Keys’ sentiments and said, “The evolution of ‘A Bea...
The Mandalorian Returns With a Twist on Award-Winning Composer Ludwig Göransson’s Score
When Ludwig Göransson originally designed the theme and score for the first season of The Mandalorian, he wasn’t necessarily interested in keeping it traditionally “Star Wars-like.” Of course, the veteran composer and producer loves and respects the original music, but the Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy winner was more focused on capturing the magic and nostalgia that the most famous Star Wars tracks give off rather than simply recreating “The Imperial March” or the iconic main title theme. Needless to say, Göransson’s intergalactic Western vision worked, and The Mandalorian quickly became essential viewing and listening regardless of anyone’s feelings on previous Star Wars material. Having worked with a who’s who of music, film, and TV, Göransson’s expansions and twists on the music of The Manda...
How Deena Told The Jersey Shore Cast About Pregnancy Number Two
Deena shared that her heart was “filled with so much love and joy” because she is pregnant with her second child. And beginning on November 19, the Jersey Shore mama — who is already mom to soon-to-be-big-brother CJ with husband Chris — will be embarking on a family vacation with her lovable roomies. Party’s here, times two…again! So how did Deena tell her roomies about Baby Buckner #2? “Are you ready?” Deena asks in the brief clip above, while Laurens screams “Oh my God!” post-reveal. Watch the video to see how she spilled the mini meatball-related news, and spend the holidays with the fam when Season 4 of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation begins on Thursday, November 19 at 8/7c! You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking fo...
Jonas Brothers Are Wistful And Ready For Snow On ‘I Need You Christmas’
It’s not quite Halloween, but the Jonas Brothers are already all set up for Christmas. On “I Need You Christmas,” a loungy and longing new cut from Kevin, Joe, and Nick, it’s all about the power of the holiday and how it can lift anyone out of the doldrums of loneliness. It’s also about missing childhood and realizing that at the end of a long, tiring year full of coldness and isolation, maybe the one thing that might help is to gather around the tree. How nice. Nick sings the first half, evoking scenes of “angels on treetops and angels in the snow,” pining for them amid feeling lonely and blue. By the time Joe takes over halfway through this “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”-type ode, he’s singing of carolers and mistletoe...
Saves the Day and Senses Fail Reanimate Misfits Classics on Through Being Ghoul
If you were bummed about having to cancel your Halloween plans due to COVID-19 this year, Saves the Day and Senses Fail have a little surprise to lift your spooky spirits. The appropriately named Through Being Ghoul (with perfect album artwork to match) is a four-song split EP between the two bands, with lead singers and band ringleaders Chris Conley and Buddy Nielsen putting their own unique spin on each of their two tracks. The blend of horror-punk and emo/post-hardcore sensibilities works surprisingly well, with each of the artists channeling their inner Danzig while still keeping with the sound fans expect from their decades-long careers. Clocking in at just under 7.5 minutes (which is probably about right for most combinations of four Misfits songs) the surprise drop of Through Being ...
ROB ZOMBIE Announces ‘The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy’ Album; First Single ‘King Freak’ Available Now
Rock icon Rob Zombie has announced his seventh studio album, “The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy”, to be released March 12, 2021 via Nuclear Blast. The LP marks his first new album in nearly five years. “The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy” is a classic Zombie album to its core, with high-energy rages like “The Eternal Struggles Of The Howling Man” and “Get Loose” to heavy-groove thumpers like “Shadow Of The Cemetery Man” and “Shake Your Ass-Smoke Your Grass”. The new album is produced by Chris “Zeuss” Harris. Listen to the first single “The Triumph Of King Freak (A Crypt Of Preservation And Superstition)” below. Rob Zombie has released an exclusive seven-inch, featuring...
SODOM Unveils Lyric Video For New Song ‘Indoctrination’
German thrash metal veterans SODOM have unleashed a lyric video for “Indoctrination”. The track is taken from the band’s brand-new studio album, “Genesis XIX”, which is due on November 27 via Entertainment One (eOne) in North America and Steamhammer/SPV in Europe. “Genesis XIX” — recorded by Siggi Bemm and mastered by Patrick W. Engel — comes shrouded in the cover art of Joe Petagno of MOTÖRHEAD fame. The record will be released as a CD digipak, exclusive 2xLP (on translucent orange with opaque silver swirls — an eOne store exclusive), and digitally. Altenessen, Germany, a northern borough of the city of Essen and a social melting-pot deep in the heart of the Ruhr Area. From the mid-nineteenth century, the region supplied Europe’s industriali...
DARK TRANQUILLITY Releases Music Video For ‘The Dark Unbroken’
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers DARK TRANQUILLITY will release their new album, “Moment”, on November 20 via Century Media. The official music video for the disc’s third single, “The Dark Unbroken”, can be seen below. The band comments: “Filmed in the heart of Gothenburg with renowned TV/film director Erik Eger (‘Thicker Than Water’, ‘One Hundred Years Of Evil’), ‘The Dark Unbroken’ shows the city as we’ve seen it this year and it reflects our longing to be back on a stage together. Shot in part at the beautiful Stora Teatern that has stood in the center of town since 1859, this serves as a transition to our upcoming streamed live show from the very same stage on the 21st of November. More info on this to fo...
DAVID COVERDALE Says Proposed COVERDALE PAGE Reissue Will Include ‘Some Nice Surprises’
David Coverdale has revealed plans to remix and reissues his later WHITESNAKE albums in a “musically embellished” form. He also confirmed that has been in contact with Jimmy Page about a 30th-anniversary re-release of their eponymous collaboration. Coverdale made the comments while talking to Eonmusic about WHITESNAKE‘s “Love Songs” set, which is due in November via Rhino. Speaking about the securing the services of keys player David Sherinian and his work bringing 1989’s “Slip Of The Tongue” up to date, Coverdale said: “One of the things that’s very noticeable; it’s all ’80s keyboards, which I can’t stand. They totally date it. Thank god, I found Derek Sherinian, who — and I know he won’t mind me saying th...
Executive Turntable: Downtown Ups Tracy Maddux to CCO; AIM Adds 5 Women to Board
Over in London, Dean Luck — who was previously the Finance Director at Extreme Music — now serves as International Controller. Reporting to Vice President of Finance Dan Bettes, Luck is in charge of international financial matters at Downtown. His responsibilities include financial reporting, treasury management, and multi-jurisdictional compliance. “Even in the midst of a global pandemic, we’ve continued to hire at a steady clip in 2020 to support our growth. I’m regularly impressed with the amazing talent we are able to bring into the Downtown organization from both within the music industry and beyond,” said Downtown CEO Kalifowitz in response to the company’s new appointments. At Endless Noise, founder/Grammy-winning composer Jeff Elmassian has named Dave Chapman as the sou...
Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes & More Set for 2020 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball
The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball will broadcast across more than 95 iHeartMedia CHR radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app, the CW app and CWTV.com on Thursday, December 10 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The CW Network will also broadcast the event as a nationwide television special on Monday, December 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. For the sixth year, Capital One will be the national presenting partner, and Capital One cardholders will have the opportunity to enter a contest to for a chance to be one of 25 winners featured in a virtual holiday classic sing-along with a Jingle Ball headliner. Winners will also get to partake in a private virtual meet and greet. Cardholders can enter the contest from November 5 at 12 a.m. ET through November 16 at 11:59 p.m. ET. To learn more, visit i...
Rapsody Captures Why This Election Gives Black Americans a ‘Fighting Chance’ in ’12 Problems’ Video: Watch
She dropped the single “12 Problems” on Sept. 17, a haunting requiem that flips her Roc Nation boss Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” and rewinds through the history of violence against Black artists and activists. But in the official music video, which she’s debuting on Billboard below, something joyful greets viewers and peeks behind her. A young Black ballerina prances in front of “Don’t Let Go,” a vertical shot of two hands grasping each other like their lives depend on it, to the delicate tune of Ambré and Buddy’s “Revolution.” The photographer, Yvette Glasco from Atlanta, is one of six emerging artists selected in Sprite’s “Create Your Future” campaign, which gives their artwork capturing why they believe voting is important a major platform. Rapsody as well as 2 Chainz and Yara Shahidi are...
