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Billie Eilish’s Debut ‘My Future’ Performance Came With A Powerful Message
The 2020 Democratic National Convention is underway and, in addition to moving speeches from numerous politicians and leaders — the Obamas, Kamala Harris, and Bernie Sanders, to name a few — the event has seen its fair share of star-studded performances. Already the stage, which is digital this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, has been held by Billie Porter, Maggie Rogers, and John Legend. On its third night, the evening of August 19, Billie Eilish took the virtual stage for her live debut of her latest single “My Future,” a somber track about dedicating oneself to personal growth. Joined by her brother and creative partner, Finneas, the show began with Eilish seated at an illuminated piano amidst a purple-lit, forest-like backdrop. Then, the beat — and a...
PHIL LYNOTT: Official Trailer For ‘Songs For While I’m Away’ Documentary
The official trailer for the upcoming documentary on the life and career of Phil Lynott from award-winning Irish filmmaker Emer Reynolds can be seen below. Due to be released to Irish movie theaters in the fall, “Phil Lynott: Songs For While I’m Away” is produced by Universal Music‘s Globe Production with backing from Screen Ireland. It is produced by Alan Maher and John Wallace for Cowtown Pictures and Peter Worsley for Eagle Rock Films. “Phil Lynott: Songs For While I’m Away” will include interviews with THIN LIZZY‘s Eric Bell, Scott Gorham, Darren Wharton, U2‘s Adam Clayton, Suzi Quatro, Huey Lewis, METALLICA‘s James Hetfield and ULTRAVOX‘s Midge Ure. “Phil Lynott: Songs For While I’m Away” is a feature ...
KAMELOT Has 25 Songs For Next Studio Album
In a new interview with A&P Reacts, Thomas Youngblood spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for KAMELOT‘s follow-up to 2018’s “The Shadow Theory” album. The guitarist said (see video below): “We have, actually, 25 songs right now, which has never happened — never. So now we have to kill a lot of darlings for this album, which sucks. Actually, I have a Zoom call today with Tommy [Karevik, vocals] and Oliver [Palotai, keyboards]. We’re gonna be discussing that very fact. ‘Cause we have to focus on 12, 13 songs. So, yeah, we have more material than ever. Some really cool stuff. I think a lot of what fans expect, but also a lot of cool new surprises.” He continued: “Having Tommy now as one of the songwriters has been kill...
STEVE LUKATHER Releases New Song ‘Run To Me’ Featuring RINGO STARR
Steve Lukather and Mascot Label Group/The Players Club have announced the release of a newly recorded composition titled “Run To Me”, and an accompanying video. The song is heavily influenced by the artist’s fond connection to music from the late 60’s. “Run To Me” was co-written by David Paich, Joseph Williams and Lukather. Performances include Lukather on guitar, Joseph Williams on keyboards and background vocals, John Pierce from HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS on bass, alongside Lukather‘s bandmate and close friend Ringo Starr making a special appearance in both the video and on the record itself. Lukather shares: “I wanted to release this now because it fits the moment. A time where we all need a happy song for an unhappy time. “When I go...
Watch ANTHRAX Perform Quarantine Version Of ‘Time’
ANTHRAX played the song “Time” during the Wacken World Wide digital festival, which was held earlier in the month. Video of the performance, which was recorded while all five members of the band were in quarantine, can be seen below. The 30th-anniversary Deluxe Edition of ANTHRAX‘s “Persistence Of Time” album is due on August 21 via Megaforce Records. Produced by ANTHRAX and Mark Dodson. it will be available exclusively on disc and vinyl. The CD package will include two CDs and one DVD, the vinyl edition offers four LPs, as well as revised cover art that reflects what had been the album’s original visual concept. Earlier this week, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian said that the band has “a lot of material” written for its next studio album. The fo...
Gareth Emery Opens Up About Soulless Dance Music Industry in Memoir Excerpt
Gareth “Laserface” Emery is one of the world’s top trance DJ-producers, and while we kind of made up that nickname, the Brit earned it with his 2019 Laserface tour. The two-hour experience packed 122 lasers onto stages from New York City to San Francisco and used cutting edge technology to perfectly sync the beams to his progressive melodies and punchy rhythms. All that said, fans don’t flock to gigs solely because of the spectacle. Emery sets himself apart with intimacy and heart. His latest album, The Lasers, was released in July by indie distributor Create Music Group, explores some of the brightest and most harrowing moments of Emery’s life. “I’d written songs about being on planes that had nearly crashed, personal and professional battles, and major events in my family – but...
‘What’s Poppin’? Definitely This Killer Back-To-School Remix From Georgia Teachers
“You got options, but you better pass my class no floppin’.” Back-to-school season is even more anxiety-filled than ever this year, as students, teachers and parents fretting over how to safely return to classrooms in the midst of the still-raging COVID-19 pandemic. But a pair of high school teachers are here to make things a little better thanks to their hype remix of Jack Harlow’s “What’s Poppin’,” featuring lyrics to help ease your transition from the couch to the socially distanced classroom (or, in many cases, back to the couch for distanced home schooling). “You got options, but you better pass my class no floppin’/Gone log in, every day, every morning, I’m watchin’/Yeah we virtual, and you know what’s up, ...
Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams Teaming Up For Anthem About Black Excellence
Surprise single ‘Entrepreneur’ is due out on Friday (Aug. 21). Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams will release a new song, “Entrepreneur,” on Friday (Aug. 21) in conjunction with a Time magazine cover package on “The New American Revolution.” The old friends and collaborators are part of a package that includes chats with Tyler, the Creator, Angela Davis and other activists talking the systemic inequalities that Black people have faced throughout U.S. history and how creating equality in culture, education, sports and policy is the key to making a change. According to a preview from Time, the song features Williams singing, “In this position with no choice / The system imprison young Black boys / Distract with white noise.” Pharrell broke down the i...
Who Wore It Best: Miley Cyrus or Miss Piggy?
You decide. Not for nothing, but Miss Piggy is a fashion icon. And the O.G. Muppet proved it on Wednesday (Aug. 19) when she reminded Miley Cyrus who the true diva is, in case Hannah Montana forgot. “Moi is always in tune to the demands of modern fashion. As soon as I saw @MileyCyrus rocking this look, I thought, ‘When did she get that out of my closet?!’,” Miss P wrote alongside a picture of her rocking blonde braids, a giant foam finger and an outfit alarmingly similar to the skimpy one Miley wore during her iconic 2013 MTV VMA performance with Robin Thicke. “History will decide who was more iconic wearing it: Miley at the VMAs or moi on The Muppets series from 2015,” Piggy wrote. Cyrus, who recently released the single “Midnight Sky,”...
J Balvin’s New Doll Is Ready For Action
Fans of J Balvin can now literally play with him — sort of. The singer has again partnered with Guess and now, with pop culture e-commerce platform NTWRK, to launch a 12-inch, fully posable J Balvin action figure doll. The muscular mini-Balvin has short-cropped blonde hair and arrives shirtless, the better to show off his buff body and tattoos, faithful replicas of what the real Balvin has. He’s wearing yellow shorts, white sneakers, a Guess necklace and arrives with an additional Guess outfit that includes a matching yellow hoodie. The doll was inspired by Balvin’s Guess collection and was designed by Balvin together with Guess and NTWRK, with Balvin giving input through the process and developing the look of the packaging. The caveat? It’s a very limited edition. Only 500 figures w...
Tom Petty’s Wallflowers & All the Rest Due Out in October
The release of Tom Petty’s Wildflowers & All the Rest has been discussed for a while now, and finally, the Petty Estate has announced a release date. The long-awaited reissue has been slated to release on Oct. 15 via Warner Records. The box set celebrates his 1994 album, co-produced with Rick Rubin and Mike Campbell, and was curated by his daughters, Adria and Annakim Petty, and wife Dana Petty. “I broke through to something else,” Petty told Rolling Stone in a 2014 interview. My personal life came crashing down, and it derailed me for a while. But I was at the top of my game during that record.” As with many special reissue drops, you can get Wildflowers & All the Rest in various formats including a variety of CD/LP combo sets that progressively include more tracks. And then there...
#BRUHNews: Stacey Dash’s Husband Says He Was Hypnotized Into Marrying Her
Source: Sheri Determan/WENN.com / WENN Stacy Dash’s soon to be ex-husband isn’t wrapped too tight. After an already questionable decision of becoming the Clueless actress’ 4th/ hubbie, he is now claiming it only went down because he was hypnotized. Say what now? TMZ reports that son, Jeffrey Marty, got caught up in the rapture of love, via church, and wants the marriage annulled. Stacey’s estranged lawyer hubby, Jeffrey Marty, filed new court docs in response to Stacey’s divorce petition … and he’s asking a judge to annul the marriage, something Stacey herself doesn’t appear to oppose. Jeff claims he only took his vows after Stacey’s pastor put some serious religious pressure on him. He says they got hitched on April 6, 2018 — but that’s only because 10 days prior, he claims her pastor “un...
