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ZHU Drops Haunting Single “Risky Business” Alongside Music Video
ZHU has packed 2020 with a handful of excellent releases, including his minimalistic remix of Mathame‘s “Never Give Up” and his charming track with Kito and Jeremih, “Follow.” Today, he’s diverged down a much different path with his ethereal single “Risky Business.” “Risky Business” is a haunting slow-burn that grabs the listener’s attention from the get-go. A steady beat guides them through roaring basses, eerie synths, and ZHU’s unmistakable vocals. Clocking in at just under five-and-a half-minutes, “Risky Business” cultivates a similar feel to his collaborative single “Desire” with Bob Moses as well as “ONLY” with Tinashe, and is a strong addition to ZHU’s discography t...
Sister Bliss of Iconic Duo Faithless: Electronic Music Scene “Left to Rot in a Corner”
While we continue to figure out how to navigate the pitfalls of COVID-19, one industry that has been left to its own devices is the nightlife community. Sister Bliss of iconic dance duo Faithless recently discussed this issue with BBC Radio 6 Music to explain why she believes club culture needs to be better protected. “There’s a lack of leadership at the top which means certain industries have been given support and then others have been completely ignored,” she said. The electronic music scene and clubbing is definitely an incredible part of our cultural and economic force, and it travels all over the world globally. We really, I think, have been left to rot in a corner, so it’s good to see that venues and artists are trying to galvanize it—with the ‘Let...
New Jimi Hendrix Documentary Explores Infamous Rainbow Bridge Film and 1970 Concert in Maui
Some performances are as legendary as the story surrounding it, and Jimi Hendrix’s live show in Maui, Hawaii is one of them. The famous 1970 concert took place at the foot of the Haleakala volcano, filmed as part of the rock icon’s hilariously incoherent Rainbow Bridge movie. Now, a new documentary called Music, Money, Madness… Jimi Hendrix In Maui will take fans behind the scenes of that ill-fated film and the unusual circumstances leading up to Hendrix’s performance. An accompanying live album has also been announced. The idea for Rainbow Bridge came shortly after Hendrix’s momentous delivery of the “Star-Spangled Banner” at Woodstock the previous year. Seeking to capitalize on Hendrix’s rock stardom, his manager, Michael Jeffrey, planned out a semi-fictional movie that would captur...
Wonder Woman 1984 Delayed Until Christmas
Wonder Woman 1984, photo via Warner Bros. Wonder Woman 1984 is changing its release date… again. The Patty Jenkins-directed sequel has been delayed until Christmas, reports Deadline, primarily due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Wonder Woman sequel was originally scheduled to hit theaters in 2019 on December 13th, but the studio then decided to push it to Memorial Day Weekend in 2020. Once COVID-19 spread to the US, they realized it should be delayed once more to this October. And now, at long last, it appears things are coming full circle — seemingly for good — for Gal Gadot and company. “Patty Jenkins is an exceptional filmmaker and with Wonder Woman 1984 she has delivered an incredibly dynamic film that moviegoers of all ages around the world will absolutely love. We’re very pr...
Madonna Details New Biopic Written with Diablo Cody
Madonna is getting into the screenwriting groove with Diablo Cody. Last month, the two announced they were collaborating on a screenplay, but stopped short of divulging any specifics. Now, The Material Girl has confirmed that their collaborative project is in fact a biopic about her career and “the struggle as an artist trying to survive in a man’s world.” The screenwriting partners revealed the news in an hour-long Instagram Live video, as well as shared some of the major plot points that will be highlighted in the upcoming film. One of those involves Madonna’s early years spent in New York City. The pop star famously moved to the Big Apple in 1978 with $35 in her pocket, and quickly established herself as a dancer and burgeoning pop star. She also tapped into the city’s ballroom culture,...
Spike Lee Captures a Celebration and Calls for Action With David Byrne’s American Utopia: TIFF Review
This review is part of our coverage of the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival . The Pitch: With American Utopia, director Spike Lee brings his eye to David Byrne’s critically-acclaimed Broadway show. Part concert documentary, part contemporary dance performance, and part social commentary, Lee’s latest feature is a call to action about embracing human connections, social responsibilities, and change across the world. Uniform-ity: Unlike conventional concert documentaries — and not too dissimilar from Jonathan Demme’s iconic Talking Heads feature Stop Making Sense — the stage of the Hudson Theatre is kept almost completely bare. Byrne remains under the spotlights for nearly the whole runtime, decked out in a visually bland grey suit and bare feet. Over the course of the first few song...
LAMB OF GOD’s RANDY BLYTHE: ‘I Never Dreamed Of Playing Stadiums’
LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke to Christian McKnight of Irving Plaza about how social media has changed aspiring musicians’ perspective on how to launch bands and break in to the music business. He said (see video below): “Every now and then, someone will get through a message to me. And the questions the kids are asking today are different than the ones they used to ask. The kids used to ask, ‘How did you guys do this? How did you put it together enough to put out a seven-inch? How did you get a van? How did you book these shows? How did you get your start? How did you do these things? Now I get questions like, ‘I’m thinking about starting a band. I would like any advice you have on how to be successful in the music industry.’ And I’m, li...
FEAR FACTORY’s DINO CAZARES Sets Record Straight Regarding Fundraising Campaign: ‘It Is Not A Scam’
FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares has issued a statement clarifying his reasons for launching a GoFundMe campaign to assist him with the production costs associated with the release of the band’s long-awaited new album. Less than a day after Cazares announced the fundraising campaign on social media, FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell, who has fronted the group since its inception, posted a message on his official Facebook and Instagram saying that he is “not part of” and isn’t “benefiting” from any GoFundMe campaign. He added the hashtag “#fearfactory”. This has led to confusion among some of the FEAR FACTORY fans, especially since Dino had already indicated that Bell‘s lead vocals would be featured on the upcoming record. In respons...
JOAN JETT Covers T. REX’s ‘Jeepster’ On ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden’ (Video)
Joan Jett performed her interpretation of the T. REX hit “Jeepster”, from the Hal Willner-produced collection “Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan And T. Rex”, on last night’s (Thursday, September 10) episode of “The Late Late Show With James Corden”. You can watch video of the performance below. “Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan And T. Rex” was released on September 4 via BMG. On the album, Jett delivers a stunning tribute to her teenage idol, harkening back to her formative years on the Sunset Strip absorbing everything Bolan and T. REX had to offer. For her reimagining of the standout track from the 2020 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee’s chart-topping “Electric Warrior” album, Jett is joined...
CRADLE OF FILTH Has Just Finished Recording Its ‘Best-Sounding’ And ‘Best-Written’ Album
Vocalist Dani Filth of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH spoke to Knotfest.com about the progress of the making of the band’s follow-up to 2017’s “Cryptoriana – The Seductiveness of Decay” LP. He said: “We’ve literally just finished recording an album, which we’ve had quite a long time to do, to be honest. We were very fortunate that Martin [‘Marthus’ Škaroupka] came in to do drums just before lockdown, and since then, everyone’s just been chipping in in bits. I’ve had the longest, as I live close to the studio, but it means we’ve been able to revisit songs, amend things, try loads of different ideas. We’ve probably gone over-budget, but we don’t really care about that as it’s going to b...
Mariah Carey Teases World TV Debut Performance of ‘Save the Day’ at 2020 US Open Women’s Final
Mariah Carey is here to “Save the Day” and the 2020 US Open Women’s Final Saturday (Sept. 12), when she makes the world TV debut performance of her Ms. Lauryn Hill-assisted hit. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced Friday (Sept. 11) that she would kick off ESPN’s coverage of the championship event starting at 4 p.m. EST, with Naomi Osaka going up against Victoria Azarenka. For the first time in US Open history, Mimi’s video performance, which incorporates footage of the most notable players in women’s tennis history, was filmed on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center days before the US Open began on Aug. 31. “Watch SAVE THE DAY tomorrow at the Women’s Finals event of the @usopen! ...
First Country: New Music From Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, FGL, Mickey Guyton & More
Kelsea Ballerini, Ballerini Ballerini takes March’s Kelsea album and reinvents the songs on this companion set. Recorded during lockdown, the 13 tracks are stripped down and led primarily by acoustic guitar. The reinterpretation allows a new vulnerability to come through, even on lighthearted, jaunty tracks like “Hole In the Bottle” and “Overshare.” “homecoming queen?,” already spare in its original form, switches from an acoustic guitar to a piano-led melody here to lend an extra air of fragility. Former duets, “Half of My Hometown,” which featured Kenny Chesney, and “The Other Girl,” which featured Halsey, turn into affecting solo efforts. Luke Combs, “Lovin’ On You” [embedded content] For the video for his recent Country Airplay No. 1, Combs, his bandmates and new wife Nicole travel bac...
