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Autopsy Report Reveals Erick Morillo Died of Accidental Drug Overdose
Over one month after Erick Morillo‘s death, an autopsy report has revealed that the late DJ died as a result of a drug overdose. The final autopsy report is expected to be released within the next two weeks. Miami New Times announced yesterday, October 13th, that a preliminary report from the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department confirmed Morillo’s death to be an accident. According to the New Times, who obtained a copy of the report, Morillo died of “acute ketamine toxicity.” The report also lists cocaine and MDMA as contributing factors. Morillo, perhaps best known for his global hit “I Like to Move It,” was found dead on September 1st, 2020 in Miami Beach. Prior to the news of his death, Morillo had been arrested and ...
Neil Young Shares Unreleased 1972 Song ‘Come Along and Say You Will’
Neil Young has started to serve up songs from his 10-disc Archives Volume 2: 1972-1976 collection due in November, and today offered the previously unreleased 1972 cut “Come Along and Say You Will.” The tune was recorded at Young’s Broken Arrow Ranch on Dec. 15, 1972 with drummer Kenny Buttrey, bassist Tim Drummond, and pedal steel guitarist Ben Keith, Young’s group of musicians known as The Stray Gators, who backed him on 1972’s Harvest and the Time Fades Away record from 1973. “Come Along and Say You Will” begins with the lyrics “come along and say you will / be the one to change the meaning / of the writing on the wall.” Young goes on to sing, “I’ll never understand / why walk around a sinner / with a nail through your hand.” Check out the tune below. [embedded ...
James Blake Drops New EP Before
Surprise! James Blake is back with a new EP. Though he’s stayed quite busy (at a dizzying pace), it’s the first proper release from the singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer since…last year. Either way, the dance-pop EP is a tip of the cap to Blake’s days coming up as a DJ in London’s club scene, yet he manages to push forward with a new sound. In celebration of the release, Blake is going back to the Boiler Room to DJ his first set there since 2013. The set will be livestreamed at 10 pm BST/5 pm EST/2 pm PST on Friday (Oct. 16). Listen to it below. Here’s the tracklisting for the EP: 1. I Keep Calling2. Before3. Do You Ever?4. Summer Of Now 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 ...
The Flaming Lips Actually Performed Their First Bubble Concert
Those crazy SOBs actually did it. On Tuesday night, The Flaming Lips performed their first concert for a live audience that was entirely protected in inflatable space bubbles. Taking place at the Criterion in the band’s hometown of Oklahoma City, the short gig was half test run for future concerts, half music video shoot (via Brooklyn Vegan). Setlist.fm notes The Flaming Lips performed a dance remix of “Assassins of Youth” as well as “Brother Eye”, both tracks from their latest LP, American Head. Frontman Wayne Coyne posted video of the event, which showed him singing in his familiar bubble, only this time it was rolled atop a number of fans in inflatables of their own. Another image showed a floor decal that read, “The Flaming Lips ask you to please wear masks when not in the space bubble...
CARM (of yMusic) Shares New Song “Land” Featuring Justin Vernon: Stream
After a decade of guesting on high-profile albums, founding member of yMusic CARM (CJ Camerieri) will drop his star-studded solo debut CARM next year. His latest single is “Land”, which reunites him with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon. yMusic is a contemporary classical ensemble, and over the last few years they’ve become one of the most in-demand backing bands in the world. Led by trumpeter Camerieri and violinist Rob Moose, they’ve appeared on recent Bruce Hornsby efforts Non-Secure Connection and Absolute Zero, Paul Simon’s In the Blue Light, and Ben Folds’ So There, to name a few. Camerieri has also won two Grammy awards as a member of Bon Iver, and he comes highly recommended by that group’s lead singer. As Vernon said in a statement, “CJ and I have worked together ...
James Blake Surprise Releases New EP Before: Stream
As announced just 24 hours ago today, James Blake has released a new EP called Before. Stream it below via Spotify. Before follows Blake’s 2019 full-length Assume Form and spans four tracks in total. As the title suggests, the London musician revisits his early work in dance club music — the same era that spawned his self-titled debut LP, one of the best albums of the 2010s — for this new project from the comfort of his home studio in Los Angeles. According to Blake, most of the material was recorded in 2020 in between covering popular songs. A handful of notable guests are featured on Before. Composer Nico Muhly provided guest assistance, as did Mount Kimbie, who previously partnered with Blake and slowthai on last month’s “Feel Away”. Blake also tapped Erick Arc Elliott, who he worked al...
Bad Religion Share New Song “What Are We Standing For”: Stream
Venerable L.A. punks Bad Religion have returned with a new single, “What Are We Standing For”. It’s a sincere political anthem just in time for the impending November election. The song’s titular question is on the minds of many this election season, with the future course of US politics seemingly at stake. Per the press release, the song is in solidarity with athletes who decline to stand during the national anthem and for those who have “taken a knee to protest police brutality and racism.” “In this time of tribal nationalism, dissent, as a form of political speech, is vital to democracy,” co-songwriter and guitarist Brett Gurewitz remarked. The track is an outtake from Bad Religion’s 2019 album, The Age of Unreason, and would have fit nicely on that record. It’s a rollicking uptempo roc...
Chainsmokers Hamptons Concert Promoter Slapped With $20,000 Fine
The promoters of a crowded, controversial charity show by The Chainsmokers in New York’s upscale Hamptons this summer was fined $20,000 for violating public health law, according to a Twitter post by Governor Andrew Cuomo today (Oct. 14). “Following an investigation into the Chainsmokers concert in the Hamptons this summer, the promoters will be fined $20,000 for violating public health law. Further, the Town of Southampton cannot approve permits for group gatherings without State approval,” the tweet said. NEW: Following an investigation into the Chainsmokers concert in the Hamptons this summer, the promoters will be fined $20,000 for violating public health law. Further, the Town of Southampton cannot approve permits for group gatherings without State approval. — Andrew C...
Josh Klinghoffer Shares ‘The Report’ From Upcoming Pluralone Album
Josh Klinghoffer easily could have retreated this year and no one would have blamed him. He was dismissed by the Red Hot Chili Peppers last December and as a solo artist he was slated to open up Pearl Jam’s 2020 arena tour in support of Gigaton. As we know, that was wisely one of the first tours postponed due to the pandemic. Instead of wallowing, Klinghoffer, who releases music under the Pluralone moniker, got creative. He went back to work on his second album (the first was quietly released last November) and put out — in 2020 alone — a series of covers, a seven-inch single that featured current and former Red Hot Chili Peppers Flea and Jack Irons, and now, a new album. I Don’t Feel Well is out this Friday (and an apt album title for 2020) and ahead of the release, Klingho...
How Tate McRae Became a Pop Star During the Pandemic
Canadian singer-songwriter Tate McRae has spent years fine-tuning her artistic vision — a collection of moody alt-pop tracks blurring genre lines and videos showcasing her world-class dance skills — and she’ll be damned if she’s not on every Zoom meeting, discussing visual treatments and sending back pages of notes. One tiny issue: She’s only a senior in high school. “I forget sometimes I have school work, too,” the 17-year-old laughs, explaining her hectic schedule. “I have to juggle school, dance training every night, work-outs and all the writing sessions,” she tells SPIN. “It’s pretty jam-packed.” Such is life for the latest pop newcomer to ascend during quarantine. The Calgary teen’s music has been everywhere over the last few months; her pulsing single “You Broke Me First,” released ...
Hear Bad Religion’s 2019 Outtake ‘What Are We Standing For’
Bad Religion, the long-running Los Angeles purveyors of humanistic punk, just released “What Are We Standing For,” an outtake from their 2019 album, Age Of Unreason. The song expresses support and compassion for professional athletes and others who have “taken a knee” to protest police brutality and racism. “In this time of tribal nationalism, dissent, as a form of political speech, is vital to democracy,” co-songwriter and guitarist Brett Gurewitz said in a statement. Listen to “What Are We Standing For” below. [embedded content] The band released Age of Unreason, their 17th studio album, in May 2019. Prior to “What Are We Standing For,” they shared a demo version of the record’s “Lose Your Head” and a symphonic take on “Faith Alone.” Bad Religion, a prolific touring act, are doing t...
R. Kelly Will Get New Trial Date In December Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
Source: Pool / Getty R. Kelly‘s trial was delayed due to the coronavirus but his day in court if arriving soon. Per Yahoo News, on Tuesday (Oct. 13), a judge said the disgraced R&B singer will find out when he goes on trial for sexual assault, among other charges, in December. Reportedly, the “I Believe I Can Fly” singer’s trial was originally set to start on Tuesday in Chicago. However, it was delayed after witnesses noted problems in travelling to the city due to coronavirus restrictions. According to District Judge Harry Leinenweber, he will be setting a new trial date on December 16. Kelly still remains in jail at Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicagosince he has not been granted bail. But one of the singer’s lawyers, Michael Leonard, is yet again seeking bail for his client—...
