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Corey Taylor Slams Trump’s Presidency: “The Cheeto Can’t Lead”
Kyle Meredith With… Corey Taylor Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Corey Taylor sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss his first solo record, CMFT. The Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman talks about wanting to make an album with vintage vibes, blending genres, not hiding his influences, and writing with a different artistic muscle. Taylor also tells us about learning piano and his desire to take on steel drums, the loss of guitar-driven rock, and how he’s auctioning off his guitars to support the ACLU. We’re also tipped off on the B-sides and covers that will accompany this LP. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of m...
Nelly Does the Foxtrot on Disney Night for ‘DWTS’: Watch
Woah, Nelly! Is there nothing this man can do? Apparently not. As Dancing With This Stars hosted its special Disney Night on Monday (Sept. 28), the “Hot In Herre” rapper impressed once again. Nelly and his dance partner Daniella Karagach slowed the tempo, stepped on out for a Foxtrot, and took us back in time. The pair performed their classy routine to “It’s All Right” by Jon Batiste from the new Pixar movie, Soul. In the season so far, the St Louis artist has performed a Cha Cha (to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Let’s Groove”) and a hot Salsa (to his own song, “Ride Wit Me”). Watch below. [embedded content] 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...
BTS Set to Make Millions as Big Hit Entertainment Goes Public
The seven members of the K-pop supergroup BTS are set to make millions when their label Big Hit Entertainment goes public in October. Demand for shares in Big Hit has hit record levels, driven in part by fans of the boy band, giving the music giant a valuation of $4.1 billion. Big Hit’s Oct. 15 IPO will be South Korea’s largest in three years. The IPO will make Big Hit founder and co-CEO Bang Si-hyuk, known widely as “Hitman” Bang, a billionaire. In August, Bang gave each BTS member shares in the company, which are currently valued at almost $8 million. As well as being home to RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, Big Hit’s roster includes the five-member boy band TXT and singer Lee Hyun. BTS makes up the vast majority of Big Hit’s revenue, gen...
BTS Start Late-Night Takeover With ‘Idol’ Performance: Watch
The BTS takeover of The Tonight Show started with a bang as the K-pop superstars dug out a rare gem. On Monday night, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook stepped onto Jimmy Fallon’s floor and in front of a temple for a dynamite rendition of “Idol”. The late-night host hyped it as “an original, never seen before performance,” and the excitement wasn’t lost on ARMY as BTS immediately trended on social media (Jimin was the standout this time). “Idol” is, of course, lifted from the K-pop superstars’ 2018 chart-topping album from Love Yourself: Answer. Throughout “BTS Week,” the seven-piece will perform, chat and play games. Each night they’ll deliver a unique performance and take part in skits with Fallon and a virtual interview. It’s all part...
Warner Music Australasia President Niko Nordström Is Returning to Finland
Warner Music Australasia president Niko Nordström is returning to his homeland, Finland, to take on a familiar role with the music major. Announced Tuesday, Nordström is named executive vice president, Warner Music Nordics and managing director of Warner Music Finland, based in Helsinki. Nordström will report to Mark Fry, the newly appointed president of Warner Music Nordics. “It’s fantastic news that Niko is returning home to the Nordics,” Fry comments in a statement. “He’s a friend and a partner, as well as one of the most admired figures in the history of the Finnish music industry. He moved the business and culture into the modern age, while nurturing an entire generation of groundbreaking artists.” Niko played a “central role in making Finland a pioneering global music market,” ...
Hear the Milky Way Galaxy with NASA’s Data Sonification Project
Deep space digital telescopes have provided the ability for humans to observe imagery of the Milky Way galaxy’s center, but new technology will now allow humans the opportunity to hear the stars. Much like telescopes translate binary code into vibrant images of our galaxy, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory is using the technique of sonification to translate galactic formations into sound based in part on their brightness and shape. NASA is showcasing their results in a variety of sample images that cover a variety of galactic landmarks around a stunning 26,000 light years from Earth. Images from the Hubble Space Telescope depict star clusters, translated sonically as individual notes using twinkling pianos and harp plucks. Each stars’ brightness impacts the amplitude ...
Jewelry You Can Rave In: These Fashionable Earrings Also Function as Earplugs
Fashion meets function with these rave-friendly jewelry pieces from MIGLĖ, a Berlin-based brand who has released a line of earring-earplug hybrids. MIGLĖ’ teamed up with Happy Ears, a prominent reusable earplug manufacturer, to develop the earrings. The unique pieces function as both a practical solution to ear protection and a fashion statement at nightclubs, festivals, and raves should they ever return in the wake of COVID-19. The jewelry is also gender-neutral and created for people from all walks of life to flaunt with confidence. Founded by Lithuanian designer Miglė Kazlauskaitė, MIGLĖ released the products to foster their mission of elevating the earplug beyond its natural functionality as a music accessory. They believe earplugs can be bona f...
Oakland Duo Smoakland Premiere Breakthrough Single, “Open Up,” Off Upcoming EP
Earlier today, Oakland duo Smoakland exclusively premiered the first single from its upcoming Cinderella 99 EP, “Open Up.” While the producers have made stark sonic impressions with their “dirty bass” style, this new offering showcases their ability to tap into a wider range of electronic palettes. Smoakland began as a West Coast bass music project back in 2018. With over seven collective years of production under their belts, they strive to bring a new and refreshing sound while keeping the nostalgic “old school” vibes of early dubstep. This year, the duo have seen a surge in their recognition and popularity. They performed at marquee digital events, recently booked four sold-out shows at Colorado’s The Black Box, and traveled to Alabama to provide...
deadmau5 Announces “Day of The deadmau5” Halloween Drive-In Shows
While COVID-19 has made Halloween decidedly less exciting than previous years, fans of deadmau5 still have something to look forward to. Keeping up his annual tradition, the Canadian dance music legend will be resurrecting his “Day of the deadmau5” event to haunt two cities this Halloween weekend. Like what he’s been doing with his previous shows over the summer, the upcoming fright-fest will be a drive-in concert in an effort to provide a safer, more pandemic-friendly live music experience. deadmau5 took to Twitter to announce the shows and share information about the October outings. Last year’s “Day of the deadmau5” was held at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and featured support from i_o, Lights, Getter, and Callie Reiff. It’s not yet known if...
Big Beard & Little Boy: Tory Lanez Responds To Rick Ross Criticism
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Tory Lanez is still covered in struggle juice but is trying his best to take it off. He has answered The Boss but his response is falling on deaf ears. As spotted on TMZ all signs are pointing to the fact that Daystar is making the Canadian performer more unpopular by the day. Upon the release of the new album Rick Ross was one of the first celebrities to call him out for dropping a new project that did not provide a public apology to Meg Thee Stallion for allegedly shooting her. On Friday Rozay did not hesitate to question his intentions by launching the new album the week of the Breonna Taylor indictment announcement; a move he said showed a lack of respect for Black women. “We got to respect these sisters” Ross explained. Naturally this got back t...
LITA FORD On Her Upcoming Studio Album: ‘The Songs Are Great, And Everything Is Great’
Lita Ford spoke to Tulsa Music Stream about the progress of the recording sessions for her long-awaited new solo album. The follow-up to 2012’s “Living Like A Runaway” is once again being helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar playing to the disc, alongside the rest of Ford‘s backing band, which continues to consist of guitarist Patrick Kennison, drummer Bobby Rock and bassist Marty O’Brien. Lita said (hear audio below): “It’s amazing. It’s just really, really a gift from the gods, is what I say to [the other guys in the band]. ‘You guys, the gods are watching over us.’ It’s just been really fantastic. “It’s taken me a long time to write these tracks,” she continued. “We&#...
See DISTURBED’s DAVID DRAIMAN In HYRO THE HERO’s Music Video For ‘We Believe’
Better Noise recording artist Hyro The Hero has released the official music video for his new single “We Believe” featuring DISTURBED frontman David Draiman. Over a turbulent riff, Hyro decries “Internet activists” with a venomous flow before launching a caustic and catchy call-and-response with Draiman on the hook. Chillingly, it culminates on a scream of, “I can’t breathe.” “It’s actually about hope,” Hyro states. “We all have decisions to make. Everybody pulls you one way or the other. You have to pick the lesser of two evils in all situations. Personally, I’m trying to find a way. “I can’t believe I’m rapping on a song with David, but I really can’t believe I’m singing a song with him....
