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Duff McKagan and Jerry Cantrell Pay Tribute to Jimmy Carter with Acoustic Performance: Watch
Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan and Alice in Chains guitarist-singer Jerry Cantrell have teamed up for an acoustic performance in tribute to former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, who turned 96 on October 1st. The two rock legends played a cover of “A Satisfied Mind”, penned by Joe “Red” Hayes and Jack Rhodes, while sitting on the couch. It’s a peaceful and serene rendition of the song, and a worthy cover choice for the longest-living president. “We want to say happy birthday to Jimmy Carter,” McKagan said in the video’s introduction, going on to address Carter directly. “We’re here for a couple reasons … how strongly you fought for arts in school. We were exactly the right age.” “Beneficiaries for sure,” Cantrell added. “Almost half my classes were arts. When I graduated, they kind o...
Future Islands’ As Long as You Are Is Familiar yet Captivating: Review
The Lowdown: Future Islands first truly caught the world’s attention with the Letterman performance of “Seasons (Waiting on You)” that brought lead vocalist Samuel T. Herring’s confident and expressive singing style into the viral limelight. This coincided with the release of Singles, their most polished album thus far and an encapsulation of all their post-wave aspirations. Now, two albums and six years later, they’re back again with As Long as You Are, a twinkling and pulsating slow burn that finds them employing many approaches that by now feel familiar to their sound, but still cohesive and captivating. [embedded content] The Good: It opens with seagulls and it ends with the coast. This is an album that deals with expanse and immensity that feels difficult to conceive of, let alone to ...
Synchronic Seamlessly Turns Paramedics into Time-Traveling Horror Heroes: Beyond Fest Review
The Pitch: Paramedics Dennis (Jamie Dornan) and Steve (Anthony Mackie) work together in the same ambulance and are also longtime best friends. Running the Garden District route in New Orleans, the two run into a string of incidents linked to a new synthetic designer drug, Synchronic, which is having preternatural effects on users. When a one-two punch of personal tragedy afflicts the friends, their lives are thrown into turmoil as they become inextricably linked to the dangerous narcotic. The Best Time Travel Stories Are Not About Time Travel: Time travel in film is usually best used when it’s a plot device but not the coda of the movie. Genre vets Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson are magicians here, using the script and pacing to nimbly carry us through a science-fiction adventure that tr...
Don’t Enter Room 237 Without This Face Mask
You ain’t got no business going outside without protection. After all, you don’t want to leave a trace of yourself behind that could hurt others. That’s why we’ve introduced the new Bellhop 237 mask. The green arches with black and purple designs may look like art deco hotel decor, but don’t overlook the safety features of these sustainable masks. Hand-stitched in the US, all our masks are made from authentic One Planet fabric, which uses recycled plastic bottles to create a smooth, comfortable material. We double layer them and provide a snug fit with adjustable ear loops to guard against light to moderate amounts of fluid, spray, and/or aerosols. What’s more, proceeds go to support Consequence of Sound, an independently owned company, and benefit the MusiCares’ COVID-19 Artist Relief Fun...
Kanye West Flipped His $53 Million Debt Into $5 Billion Net Worth, Allegedly
Source: The Washington Post / Getty Jesus may have turned water into wine, but Yeezus turned his $53 million debt into a $5 billion net worth in four years, allegedly. Kanye West shared the good news on Twitter, promising to use his wealth for the greater good of the community. “From $53 million in debt to a net worth of $5 billion in 4 years,” Ye tweeted. “Thank you, Jesus. I know I fall short, but I repent. I am fully in service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are building schools of the future. Thank God for providing the increase.” From $53 million in debt to a net worth of $5 billion in 4 years. Thank you, Jesus. I know I fall short, but I repent. I am fully in service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are building schools of the future. Thank God...
Casanova & GBM Baby G “9Ward,” Miguel “Funeral” & More | Daily Visuals 10.9.20
Source: @Stretchd_34 of http://www.p3.photography / Radio One Digital Casanova’s been keeping a low profile as of late but today the Brooklyn representative comes out the shadows to ride with his homie, GBM Baby G. In their duo clip to “9Ward,” Cas and GBM hit the block armed and politic on the porch with a gang of homies, plastic cups and the kind of heat you’d only see on a battlefield in the middle east… or a school shooting in middle America. Either or, just sayin.’ On the R&B tip, Miguel also makes his return after a lengthy absence and in his black-and-white clip to “Funeral” gives us an artsy look at what the afterlife might be in the world of Mad Max. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from King Von featuring Fivio Foreign, Kingg Bucc featuring NLE Choppa, and m...
Colin Kaepernick Calls For Abolishment of Police Due To Roots In White Supremacy
Source: MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images / Getty Colin Kaepernick is once again speaking out for those in the community, this time he’s calling for the overall abolishment of police due to the system’s roots in white supremacy and racism. On Wednesday (Oct. 7) the former NFL star turned activist detailed his desire for the country, while also giving a clear idea of what true criminal justice reform looks like to him in his latest essay for LEVEL. Kaepernick points out the need for the system of policing to abolished, along with the eradication of the prison system noting the current U.S. police system has “roots in white supremacy and anti-Blackness.” “It’s been four years since I first protested during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” At the time, my protest was tethered ...
Hennessy Presents: Make Your Move Chess Tourney Kicks Off This Weekend
Source: Hennessy / Hennessy True fans of the Wu-Tang Clan should already know that RZA and GZA are avid chess players away from their storied Hip-Hop careers. The pair are joining forces for a one of a kind chess tournament in collaboration with legendary spirits brand Hennessy. Live on Saturday (Oct. 10) from 4-7PM EST, Hennessy Presents: Make Your Move is a celebrity chess tournament featuring the Shaolin swordsmen alongside top Twitch personalities, Nate Hill, and iamBrandon. The all-star quartet of players will face off in celebration of National Chess Day and to promote Hennessy’s Wild Rabbit Campaign. Queensbridge lyricist Nasir “Nas” Jones, who works alongside the fine cognac purveyors, will also be in attendance. The winner of the tournament will then face the first Black chess gra...
500 And Counting: Ridiculousness Is Celebrating A Major Milestone
Here is some important ridiculousness news. MTV’s iconic Internet video clip show Ridiculousness — with host Rob Dyrdek as well as Sterling “Steelo” Brim and Chanel West Coast — is commemorating its 500th episode tonight. The gang will look back at their most treasured moments, unforgettable celebrity guests and much more. Oh, and Chanel’s laughter. This calls for a celebration — with lots of ridiculous behavior! Do not miss the series’ 500th episode tonight at 11/10c — and drop your fave memories from the show in the comments! 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 proce...
Kaskade Announces 7-Date California Drive-In Concert Tour
Kaskade is officially swerving into the drive-in concert lane after announcing a huge 7-date tour circuit in California. The Grammy Award-nominated electronic music vet’s new “Road Trip” tour kicks off with twin Anaheim shows on October 30th and 31st before heading to Pleasanton for three back-to-back mid-November dates. Kaskade will then make a stop in Ventura on November 20th before tying a bow on the tour the following day in Del Mar. You can sign up for pre-sale tickets now via Kaskade’s website. Anyone who signs up will have access to tickets two hours before they go on sale to the public. Tickets will then officially go on sale on Thursday, October 15th at 10AM PT, when you can use your pre-sale access code to purchase passes. After that, genera...
Calvin Harris Claps Back at “Slander” of UK Club Culture: “I Was Brought Up on House Music”
Just over a week after he blasted the UK government for its treatment of the music industry in the wake of COVID-19, Calvin Harris has returned to double down on his barbs. The Grammy Award-winning music producer and DJ took to Instagram to share a video of a grumpy critic, who lambasted house music. “Unfortunately we’ve got a generation of young songwriters who’ve grown up, brought up on house music, and house music is the worst songwriting. There isn’t any songwriting skills in house music, to me.” “The dance music & club culture slander continues in the UK,” Harris wrote. “I was brought up on house music.” Many major dance music artists came to Harris’ defense in the comment section and expresses their dismay, inc...
David Dann Returns After 7-Year Hiatus to Drop “You & Me”
David Dann, the visionary music curator responsible for breaking the careers of ZHU, Gallant, and THEY., is back from a seven-year hiatus to relaunch his own artist project. The Mind of a Genius founder has returned to the studio to release his new single, “You & Me,” featuring French vocalist NICOLAS. “You & Me” serves as not only a song for the quarantine age, with lyrics like “I can feel the distance in between us,” but also as a return to Dann’s live performance roots. It’s the type of deep house track that instantly transports you back to the dance floor. NICOLAS’ pitched down vocals present a bittersweet tone when paired alongside Dann’s chilled out sonics. It’s the perfect combination of introspective and euphoric styling...
