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EDDIE VAN HALEN Memorial Ideas Sought By Pasadena
According to the Pasadena Star-News, a memorial honoring legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen was discussed on Monday (October 26) by the City Council in Pasadena, California, where the band was formed nearly five decades ago. City manager Steve Mermell was directed to come up with ideas for how to best honor the musician, who died on October 6 at the age of 65. Among suggestions for the memorial are for alleyway Electric Drive to be renamed for Eddie; erecting a monument somewhere in the city; renaming a park; a life-size statue; and turning his childhood home into a historic landmark. Councilman Victor Gordo suggested that Mermell bring together a public group to figure out for the most appropriate way to remember Van Halen, who attended school in Pasadena with his drummer broth...
STRYPER’s OZ FOX Thanks Fans For Their Support: ‘I Know God Has Me In His Arms’
STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox has thanked fans for their support after he suffered a massive seizure last Thursday (October 22). On Monday (October 26), Oz posted the following update on his condition on social media: “I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for lifting me up in your prayers. At this time I’m at home on 1500 mgs. of keppra, an anti-seizure medication that calms my brain down and keeps me subdued. It’s hard to do anything physical right now. Even playing guitar is challenging. But I know God has me in his arms. I really could be a lot worse off so I’m thankful to have breath. “Please lift up my wife. She is carrying a lot now. I love her so much. I don’t know what I’d do without her. “I have some visits at UCLA comin...
Tenacious D Enlist Karen O, Phoebe Bridgers, Reggie Watts, Eric Andre, King Princess for ‘Time Warp’ Cover
One of the few good things to come from the pandemic is that it has allowed for folks to collaborate in a much easier fashion — at least remotely. With the election one week away, Tenacious D enlisted a bunch of famous pals to help them get out the vote with a cover of The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s “Time Warp.” The video for the song, featuring an all-star cast of musicians, comedians and politicians, and Jack Black and Kyle Gass are encouraging folks to well…see it yourself below. [embedded content] Those featured in the clip are Elizabeth Warren, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Susan Sarandon, Sarah Silverman, John Waters, Jamie Lee Curtis, Karen O, Reggie Watts, Ezra Miller, Ilana Glazer, Phoebe Bridgers, John Heilemann, George Takei, Eric Andre, King Princess, Michael Peña and P...
The Cars Founder Elliot Easton: “I Didn’t Really Care About the New Wave Thing”
Kyle Meredith With… Elliot Easton Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS The Cars guitarist Elliot Easton speaks with Kyle Meredith about his new album with The Empty Hearts, the supergroup that also features Blondie’s Clem Burke and The Romantics’ Wally Palmar. Easton discusses the influence of ’60s music, working with Ringo Starr, and how the New Wave generation were naturally nostalgic even as they blazed a futuristic sound. He also celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Cars’ Panorama and shares the band’s plans for another record prior to the death of Ric Ocasek. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Ever...
Netflix’s Selena Quintanilla Series Gets First Trailer: Watch
The late and great Selena Quintanilla will soon conquer Netflix. On Monday evening, the streaming giant dropped the first trailer for Selena: The Series, its highly anticipated biographical drama that premieres on December 4th. Watch below. Starring Christian Serratos (The Walking Dead, The Twilight Saga) in the titular role, the forthcoming series captures the life and upbringing of the iconic Latin artist, chronicling the singer’s rise to fame from a young age. In addition to Serratos, the series stars Ricardo Chavira as her father Abraham, Gabriel Chavarria as her brother A.B., Noemi Gonzalez as her sister Suzette, Seidy Lopez as her mother Marcella, and Madison Taylor Baez as a young Selena. As previously reported, the scripted series was developed alongside the Quintanilla family and ...
Rocky Horror Picture Show Cast Will Reunite for Halloween Livestream Benefiting Wisconsin Democrats
There’s a rising star in leftist politics, and we don’t mean the California senator or the representative from the Bronx. No, it’s the talent booker for the Wisconsin Democratic Party, who has already put together cast reunions for Veep, Happy Days, The Princess Bride, and Parks and Recreation. Now, the donkeys in the Dairy State have announced a Halloween night livestream featuring music and actors from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Based on the 1973 musical The Rocky Horror Show, the RHPS film arrived in 1975 as an instant cult-classic. The gender-bending comedy took on new life after theaters in Los Angeles and San Francisco arranged midnight screenings with so-called “shadow casts” — groups of live performers who acted out the movie and encouraged audience participation. Wit...
Kanye West Prefers the Star Wars Prequels to the Sequels
It’s not easy listening to Kanye West these days. So, you could imagine our surprise when we found ourselves nodding in approval as he discussed, of all things, the Star Wars franchise during a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. “They said that George Lucas’ prequels are worse than the corporate-made Disney Star Wars,” West digressed. “Like, Revenge of the Sith? We saw how Darth Vader was made! Like, I watched that, like, 10 times during COVID.” He then went on to quote Obi-Wan Kenobi in that film’s climactic battle: “‘Don’t jump Anakin, I’ve got the high ground!’” Naturally, West pivoted to Disney’s recent run of sequels and spinoffs that have all proven polarizing, semi-arguing: “I’m saying even the prequels are better than anything that … And I’m sorry Disney Star Wars desig...
SnowGlobe Music Festival Postponed Due to Impact of COVID-19
The 10th anniversary of SnowGlobe Music Festival has been postponed due to the impact of COVID-19. The unfortunate news should be unsurprising to most due to the country’s rising case counts and the fact that other major festivals have not taken place since March. SnowGlobe representatives took to Twitter to share the update with fans, including a photo of Skrillex from last year’s event in the post. Organizers stated that they consulted with local and state health officials before making the decision to hold off on this year’s event. They also note that the safety of attendees, staff, and performers was the deciding factor, and thanked all those who supported the fest over the years. Snowglobe Music Festival will now take place December 29th to 31st, 2021 in South L...
Martin Garrix Confirms 2021 Return of AREA21
In a recent interview shared by Festival Season, Martin Garrix revealed the impending return of his side project, AREA21. Garrix unveiled AREA21 back in 2016, when he joined forces with prolific record producer and singer-songwriter Maejor to reveal the duo’s debut single “Spaceships.” The track was markedly less heavy than his popular big room house flair at the time, blending future bass and hip-hop sounds under a melodic umbrella. Ever since, AREA21 releases have been intermittent, with the latest, “HELP,” arriving in March 2019. In the new interview, Garrix revealed that he and Maejor have recorded enough new material to drop a full album. He also offered up a few hints as to what fans can expect when the new music drops in March 2021. “The...
The Chainsmokers Talk New Music, Infamous Performances in Rare Mid-Hiatus Interview
In a rare, mid-hiatus interview, The Chainsmokers let fans in on what they’ve been up to during lockdown, shared stories about performances they deemed embarrassing, got personal with how they react to criticism, and much more. The lengthy talk was hosted by Will Briger for his 1 Hour Intern podcast. Not afraid to get personal and share uncomfortable moments in their career, the duo—comprised of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart—waxed poetic about a number of topics and happenings from their wildly successful careers, including their infamous American Idol performance that they say made them look like “goddamn idiots.” It’s rare to see artists be so candid, but a refreshing look at what goes on behind the scenes with one of the dance-pop world’s ...
Underground Vibes | 057
“Stronger” Ft. Shaunt.wav – Arc North Coming to Frequency and Lacuna, Swedish talent Arc North just released one of his best tunes this year, crafting a soothing gem with “Stronger” featuring Shaunt.wav. “Hear Me Now” – Rubayne & EthanUno Rubayne and EthanUno’s latest offering is an explosive yet nostalgic tribute to a late mutual friend, seeing the two talents team up for the third time. “Faded Patterns” – aiwake & Saen Teasing their upcoming #99000a EP, power-duo aiwake and Saen have just unleashed an absolutely stunning single with “Faded Patterns,” combining tasteful pop songwriting and eclectic electronic production. “Radiant” Ft. Zumbi & Jay Gandhi – Grand Tapestry Coming to digital platforms via Gravitas Recordings, Grand Tapestry’s latest project...
Offset Handcuffed, Detained After Encounter With Trump Supporters
Source: WENN/Avalon / WENN Driving while Black is still a real thing for people of color regardless of celebrity. Offset got his wake up call over the weekend. As spotted on TMZ the Migos rapper had an interesting experience while out in Los Angeles last week. On Saturday, October 24 he was out driving in Beverly Hills and came in close proximity to a Trump rally. While it is unclear what exactly transpired when he rode past the meet up, it is safe to say things got a bit hairy as he was stopped by local police shortly after. Thankfully the “Clout” rapper had enough presence of mind to record his interaction with the cops by going on Instagram Live. The video stream showed a tense scene as the Atlanta native refused to turn off his engine as he claimed the badges had pulled their guns...
