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SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS To Release New Studio Album In 2021
SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS will release a new album in 2021, bassist/vocalist Todd Kerns has confirmed. The effort will be the follow-up to “Living The Dream”, which came out in September 2018 via Slash‘s own label Snakepit Records, in partnership with Roadrunner Records. The disc was Slash‘s fourth solo album, and third with Slash and his CONSPIRATORS bandmates Kerns, Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums) and Frank Sidoris (guitar and vocals). On Sunday (October 18), Kerns took to his Instagram to write, in part: “Lots of new music coming. New @officialalterbridge coming next month. A new @officialmyleskennedy solo album in 2021 plus SMKC4. New @toquerocks New @minefieldusa NEW MUSIC! That’s what it’s all about. I know...
BRET MICHAELS Partners With DOCS To Help Bring First-Ever DOCS Dental Office To A U.S. Air Force Base
Bret Michaels, the son of a Navy veteran, visited Luke Air Force Base to show his continued support for the men and women of the country’s military and their families and to celebrate the opening of the new DOCS facility directly on base. Coming from a long line of veterans, the POISON frontman, an ardent lifelong supporter of our nation’s military, always makes it a point during his live shows to bring veterans on the stage to honor them in arenas and stadiums across the country. During his visit to Luke AFB, Michaels met hundreds of service members and their families, who also received a copy of his bestselling book “Bret Michaels: Auto-Scrap-Ography / My Life in Pictures & Stories”. “Every once in a while, you come to the absolute real deal,” said...
Three 6 Mafia Announce Socially Distanced Arena Concert
Earlier this year, Juicy J and DJ Paul planned a mini reunion tour for Three 6 Mafia. Like all other musical events in the US, those plans were derailed because of COVID-19. However, unlike nearly every other touring musician besides The Chainsmokers and Smash Mouth, the legendary Memphis rap group are planning to return to the stage later this year for a socially distanced arena concert. Juicy J and DJ Paul have announced that they’ll be performing an indoor (!) show at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY on December 11th. In an Instagram video promoting the event, Three 6 Mafia call it the “first indoor arena concert in the country since the pandemic”. The phrase “socially distanced arena show” might sound oxymoronic, but the group are trying to make safety a priority. “Make sure you wear a ...
Dexter Showrunner on Upcoming Revival: “A Great Opportunity to Write a Second Finale”
Showtime announced last week that a limited series revival of Dexter was on the way. Now, further details on Dexter Morgan’s comeback have been revealed by original showrunner Clyde Phillips, who is returning for the revival’s 10 episodes. The Dexter revival is set to pick up where the TV series left off, but in such a way that redeems the disappointing eighth and last season. If you’ll recall (spoiler), the beloved crime drama wrapped up with Dexter faking his own death in dramatic fashion so that he could live life as a secret lumberjack in Oregon. That finale episode left many longtime viewers scratching their heads or downright disgruntled. As Uproxx and NME point out, Phillips doesn’t plan to rewrite or reimagine that series finale with some kind of cop-out “it was all a dre...
Netflix Releases Trailer for Chadwick Boseman’s Final Film Role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom: Watch
Chadwick Boseman’s final on-screen role comes in Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Ahead of the film’s December 18th release, the first trailer has been released. Watch it below. Originally written as a play by August Wilson in 1982, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom explores race, art, religion, and the exploitation of Black recording artists by white producers through the eyes of Black blues singer Ma Rainey. Like the play, the film will be set over the course of an afternoon recording session in 1920s Chicago. “Late to the session, the fearless, fiery Ma engages in a battle of wills with her white manager and producer over control of her music, reads a plot synopsis shared by Netflix. “As the band waits in the studio’s claustrophobic rehearsal ...
Fleet Foxes on Plans for a 24-Hour Song Album
Kyle Meredith With… Fleet Foxes Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Fleet Foxes mastermind Robin Pecknold speaks with Kyle Meredith about his surprise new record, Shore. Pecknold maps out the LP, revisits the long quarantine drives that aided his songwriting, and reflects on the protests in NYC. The singer-songwriter also talks controlling a person’s perception of time through his music, seeing the past without rose-colored glasses, how his grandfather’s stroke and recovery leant a focus to memory and mortality, and his plan for a 24-hour song album. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wedne...
Skullcrusher Shares Cover of Radiohead’s ‘Lift,’ New Track ‘Farm’
Indie singer-songwriter and soon-to-be 2020 success story Skullcrusher is back with a pair of new tracks, including a unique cover of a Radiohead fan-favorite. Skullcrusher — aka Los Angeles’ Helen Ballentine — shared her rendition of Radiohead’s “Lift” on Monday alongside her new single “Farm.” With “Lift,” a track which the group originally recorded during the OK Computer sessions and officially released in 2017, Ballentine fuses her signature vocal layering with some twangy strings for a fresh take on the cut. “Farm,” another acoustic cut, features Ballentine dishing out eerie vocal runs with a haunting visual to match. Skullcrusher dropped her debut EP back in June, Skullcrusher EP. The project, like her two new songs, featured collaborator Noah Weinman also behind ...
An EDM Show is Going Down at Egypt’s Great Pyramids of Giza—But You Can’t Go
As the live music industry continues to mutate into a Frankenstein-like monster of drive-in shows, pod concerts, and quasi-legal raves in the wake of COVID-19, the livestreaming landscape remains as robust as ever. Considering the virus’ unwavering impact on our beloved music scene, artists and event promoters have adapted to a digital lifestyle to offer fans unique streaming experiences, reaching them during a time when they simply can’t connect via live music. Enter Cercle, a prominent dance music event brand who is hosting a show at one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. On Monday, October 26th, Cercle will stream a performance live from Egypt’s Great Pyramids of Giza. However, in order to comply with safety guidelines, Léger’s sh...
Robyn Announced as Musical Headliner of Upcoming Adult Swim Virtual Festival
Electronic music icon Robyn is one of a bevy of artists set to appear at Adult Swim‘s upcoming virtual festival. In addition to the fabled “Dancing On My Own” artist, whose musical performance is slated as “Robyn Presents Club Domo,” the fest will include heavy metal band Mastodon as well as exclusive livestreams with talent from Rick and Morty and The Eric Andre Show. Fans can also expect comedy, panels, and meet-and-greets as well as exclusive festival merchandise and “unexpected surprises,” according to Deadline. Adult Swim Fans of hip-hop super duo Run the Jewels are also in for a treat. The Adult Swim Festival will feature the exclusive world premiere of the Run The Jewels x Cyberpunk 2077 musi...
Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Timbaland to Speak at 2020 Amsterdam Dance Event
While the 2020 Amsterdam Dance Event will look much different than previous iterations due to COVID-19, organizers are still bringing out some giants for this year’s programming. One particular program that has turned heads is the upcoming “Evolution of Our Sounds” panel discussion. The hourlong talk is set to feature insights from Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Timbaland and will be moderated by BBC Radio 1‘s Danny Howard. ADE The event description states that attendees will get to learn more about the artists’ backgrounds and what it’s like collaborating remotely, among other topics. “The three will be discussing the artists and recordings that formed their musical universe as they were growing up, the events and personalities that contrib...
Why Ava Max Wants to Write More Empowering Songs Like ‘Kings & Queens’
Below, Ava Max talks about her blockbuster year — and promises Billboard that there’s much more music to come, including a deluxe version of Heaven & Hell. How did “Kings & Queens” come together? It took about a year because we changed the song so many times. I wanted to make it about female empowerment and inequality, so I was taking my time with it. I’m a crazy perfectionist — if I don’t feel it in my bones, I’m not going to release it. I’ve been in five different studios for this song in Germany, [elsewhere in] Europe and Los Angeles. I’m happy I was patient. What about the idea for the music video? I usually write all of my treatments, and I really saw it like that. I saw it as royal, but in a modern, futuristic kind of way. I wanted it to feel simple, b...
Hailey Bieber Honors Justin With New Ring Finger Tattoo
Hailey Bieber has Justin Bieber in her heart (and now tattooed on her body) forever. New York City-based tattoo artist Mr. K took to Instagram on Sunday (Oct. 18) to show off two delicate new pieces he created for the model. The first, the letter “J” in script alongside a star on her ring finger, is a shout out to the 23-year-old’s pop star husband. The second, the word “beleza” on her neck means “beauty” in Portuguese. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
