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R.I.P. Jack Sherman, One-Time Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Dies at 64
Jack Sherman, one-time guitarist for Red Hot Chili Peppers, has died at the age of 64. Red Hot Chili Peppers confirmed Sherman’s passing in a statement posted to Instagram. “We of the RHCP family would like to wish Jack Sherman smooth sailing into the worlds beyond, for he has passed. Jack played on our debut album as well as our first tour of the USA. He was a unique dude and we thank him for all times good, bad and in between. Peace on the boogie platform.” Sherman joined Chili Peppers in 1983, replacing the band’s founding guitarist Hillel Slovak. He played on the band’s 1984 self-titled debit and co-wrote a majority of the songs on their 1985 follow-up Freaky Styley. However, prior to the release of Freaky Styley, Sherman was fired so that Slovak could re-join the band. Sherman briefly...
Chris Cornell Statue Vandalized
A statue honoring Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell was recently vandalized. The bronze statue, which was commissioned by Cornell’s family following his death in 2017, currently stands outside the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. According to KIRO 7 News, on Thursday an unknown person vandalized the statue by covering it in white paint. In a statement issued Friday, Chris Cornell’s widow, Vicky, said she and her children “are heartbroken to learn of the vandalization of Chris’s statue at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. The statue is not only a work of art but a tribute to Chris, his incomparable musical legacy and everything that he stood for. It represents Chris, who is beloved not only in Seattle, but worldwide.” “In the face of this hate and destruction, we are thankfu...
Travis Scott’s New Song “The Plan” Soundtracks Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Tenet: Stream
Travis Scott is having a very busy 2020, even though what’s arguably his biggest single of the year hasn’t dropped yet — well, until now. “The Plan”, Scott’s contribution to the soundtrack for Christopher Nolan‘s movie Tenet, has arrived in the latest trailer for the upcoming blockbuster. “The Plan” isn’t some random B-side Scott agreed to fork over to the Hollywood machine. According to an interview in GQ, Scott’s single wound up becoming an integral part of the film, going so far as to become a type of musical glue instead of a simple backing track. “His voice became the final piece of a yearlong puzzle,” said Nolan. “His insights into the musical and narrative mechanism [composer] Ludwig Göransson and I were building were immediate, insightful, and profound.” Scott delivers with both hi...
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Cling to What’s Left of Summer with SIDEPIECE’s Sun-Kissed EDM.com Playlist [Exclusive]
Seasons be damned, SIDEPIECE are here to prolong summer through their sun-kissed house sound. Never to be pigeonholed into one sonic space, SIDEPIECE’s Party Favor and Nitti Gritti have both built reputations for gliding through the electronic genre spectrum with the precision and grace of a heart surgeon. Whether they produce dubstep, Latin, or even nu-disco, they consistently churn out pristine arrangements with mass appeal. While each artists’ more popular music is rooted in the shadowy alleys of trap and bass, at its core is musicality with a bedrock of classical training. Harnessing their innate ability to devise authentic, poignant melodies, the duo recently manifested their love of house music into SIDEPIECE and watched the collaborative project mushroom into a bon...
Dua Lipa Reveals Stacked List of Collaborators in Official Tracklist for “Future Nostalgia” Remix Album
Following the reveal of the official tracklist for Club Future Nostalgia, the anticipation surrounding Dua Lipa‘s forthcoming remix album is bubbling over. In addition to previously announced featured artists Madonna, Missy Elliott, Gwen Stefani, and Mark Ronson, the tracklist flaunts a stupefying list of collaborators. It reveals a carefully curated stable of polished remixers, including Yaeji, Jayda G, and Mr. Fingers, among many others, as well as a number of high-profile samples, like Steve Nicks‘ “Stand Back” and Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl.” The Grammy Award-winning pop songstress has long been a champion of EDM, teaming up with its most recognized producers, such as Diplo (“Electricity”) and Calvin Harris (̶...
Khia Taps BENZI and BLVD. for 2020 G-House Remix of Trademark Single “My Neck, My Back”
Khia‘s iconic 2002 single “My Neck, My Back” is a ubiquitous track that has lasted throughout the decades, paving the way for fellow female sexuality anthems like Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s current chart-topper “WAP.” With empowerment jams like these dominating the airwaves, there is no better time for a trip down memory lane. Khia is now back with the help of BENZI and BLVD. to transform the raunchy rap hit into a certified G-House bop ready for 2020. The remix features new re-recorded vocals from Khia, which feel as if they were always meant to be paired with this increased tempo and thumping house beat. The two producers showcase their prowess in the G-House realm with a steady, hard-hitting bassline and deep pitch adjustments. It&nb...
WHIPPED CREAM Unveils Debut EP “WHO IS WHIPPED CREAM?”
WHIPPED CREAM is here to let you know she will not be put into a box with her debut EP, WHO IS WHIPPED CREAM?. The impressive nine-track collection is an intimate look into her mind, as an innovator who champions free expression and creativity to explore a bevy of styles ranging from electronic to hip-hop. The tracks serve as anthems for those striving to break free from any constructs and live life to the fullest. She opens the EP with the cinematic single “Us,” which makes you feel like the main character in a movie while listening to it. It features a spoken word monologue and a deep, soaring soundscape that would be perfect for a long drive. To drive home the message of connectivity, she enlisted her fans to send in videos with their loved ones, which she co...
TWICE Drop First English Single ‘More & More’
TWICE have officially dropped the English version of their latest mini-album’s title track “More & More.” The new rendition keeps the fun, dance-y elements of the original. “Don’t look away, look in my eyes / Show me your heart do not disguise / You can run but you cannot hide,” the girl group sings in the pre-chorus, before chanting the infectious hook. “We prepared the English version of “MORE & MORE” as a gift to our ONCE around the world,” said TWICE in a group statement. “We wish them happiness, and hope that they enjoy the song.” The song’s release marks the first time the group has recorded a full track in English. TWICE is currently recording material for a new album, with more details to be revealed in the comi...
Conan Gray Transforms Into the Girl His Crush Loves in Thought-Provoking ‘Heather’ Video
On the topic of love, it really, really sucks when your crush doesn’t love you back. Even worse, it sucks more when they love someone else. Conan Gray explores those feelings of envy and yearning in his wistful new “Heather” video. “Why would you ever kiss me? I’m not even half, as pretty / You gave her your sweater / It’s just polyester, but you like her better / I wish I were Heather,” he sings in the chorus, as the clip shows the 21-year-old singer-songwriter at home, slowly dressing himself and styling his hair to how Heather might. “When I was in high school, I had a crush on the same one person all four years. But that one person did not love me back, instead my crush liked a girl named heather,” Gray said in a press statemen...
Halle Berry Shows Support for Megan Thee Stallion After Shooting: ‘F–k This Sh–‘
More than a month after she was shot in the feet after a party in the Hollywood Hills, Megan Thee Stallion revealed for the first time Thursday night (Aug. 20) that Tory Lanez was the person who pulled the trigger. “Yes … Tory shot me. You shot me and you got your publicist and your people going to these blogs lying,” she said during an Instagram Live. “Stop lying. Why lie? I don’t understand.” To explain why reports originally said she cut her foot on glass, Meg explained that she was worried for her safety. “I didn’t tell the police nothing because I didn’t want us to get in no more trouble,” she added. Actress Halle Berry took to Twitter to support the “Hot Girl” rapper on Friday afternoon (Aug. 21) after reading the news. “Peace. Protection. Respect. For ALL Bla...
First Country: New Music From Josh Turner, Brothers Osborne, Dolly Parton & More
Josh Turner, Country State of Mind Turner’s steady baritone is the perfect match for this collection of classic country tunes. It’s his first country album in three years and the set marks a welcome return, especially since it finds him paired with some of his musical heroes and contemporaries. John Anderson joins Turner for a remake of Anderson’s 1993 common-man theme on “I’ve Got It Made,” as does Kris Kristofferson on his standard “Why Me,” which is bolstered by an especially moving performance by Turner. Randy Travis, who lost his singing voice following his stroke years ago, shows up for Turner’s loving take on “Forever and Ever, Amen.” Maddie & Tae, Runaway June, Allison Moorer and Chris Janson also join Turner. Expertly curated selections and Turner’s rock solid vocals make for ...
Jack Sherman, Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist, Dies at 64
Jack Sherman, who was the second guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has died at the age of 64. The band confirmed the news in a post on their Instagram account. “We of the RHCP family would like to wish Jack Sherman smooth sailing into the worlds beyond, for he has passed. Jack played on our debut album as well as our first tour of the USA. He was a unique dude and we thank him for all times good, bad and in between,” the statement read. Born on Jan. 18, 1956, Sherman played on the band’s self-titled debut album after replacing original guitarist Hillel Slovak. He only appeared on that album and the band’s first tour before being replaced by Slovak in 1985, though Sherman did write some of the material that ended up on the Chili Peppers’ second album, Freaky Styley. He — along w...
