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Neuropunk Boostergang – EXPANDER
RATING: 9/10 Folks that are uninitiated to the cacophonous noise that is generated by EXPANDER may see the words “thrash” and “Texas” in the band’s bio and press releases, and get a preconceived idea that the group would be another straightforward band in the vein of POWER TRIP, or share a production sound with fellow Austin metallers ETERNAL CHAMPION. Any of those existing notions are destroyed fairly quickly into the quartet’s second full-length, “Neuropunk Boostergang”. While there are moments of more traditional thrash and ugly blackened death lurking within, it’s all wrapped in a gloriously anarchic noisy shell that would have fit in well during the glory days of labels like Touch And Go and Amphetamine Reptile. Distorted rumbles a...
35 Years Later, TWISTED SISTER’s DEE SNIDER Looks Back On Historic PMRC Hearings
In 1985, the Parents’ Music Resource Center (PMRC), led by Tipper Gore, was trying to introduce a parental warning system that would label all albums containing “offensive material.” The system was to include letters identifying the type of objectionable content to be found in each album (e.g. O for occult themes, S for sex, D for drugs, V for violence, etc.), which resulted in the “Parental Advisory” sticker now found on new album releases with “questionable content.” The incongruous trio of Dee Snider, Frank Zappa and John Denver were called before Congress to testify in defense of music. Dee spoke about the experience in a new interview with “Hardcore Humanism With Dr. Mike”. He said (hear audio below): “For every reaction, the...
Bright Eyes’ Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was Dances Through Grief and Love: Review
The Lowdown: It’s been nearly 10 years since Bright Eyes released an album, and somehow everything and nothing has changed. Gone, this time for good — as Conor Oberst once declared — is the “rootsy Americana bullshit” that colored career-defining records like I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning. Sonically, the reunited trio’s newest work has one foot in the stylized hyper-production of their last album, The People’s Key, and another in the Gothic, orchestral sweep of Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground. Sure, some of the old emblems remain: the cryptic overture, the half-sentimental, half-ominous soundbites, Oberst’s brooding and beautiful lyrical histrionics. And yet, the album isn’t an outright gloomy one. In the past decade, the members of Bright Eyes have grown up....
Brian Setzer Launches Reverb Store to Sell His Personal Guitars, Amps, More
If you’ve ever contemplated learning how to play rockabilly music at home, then now might be the time to give it a try. Brian Setzer has partnered with Reverb to sell a handful of guitars, amps, and more from his storied career, several of which he used to help popularize the genre. The official Brian Setzer Reverb Shop will open to the public on August 26th online. Among the items he’s selling are a Gretsch 6120 Smoke Prototype that he used on The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s hit “Sleepwalk” and a leopard-print Gretsch Hot Rod that he played in the 2002 Disney film The Country Bears. He’s also listing a custom Gretsch Hot Rod in green pin-stripe and Gretsch Hot Rods in white and red sparkle, all of which were seen on various Christmas tours by The Brian Setzer Orchestra. Many of the other gui...
Maya Hawke on the Importance of a Great Soundtrack
Kyle Meredith With… Maya Hawke Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Maya Hawke jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut album, Blush. Hawke charts her path to what she calls “an accidental record” and shares why she finds songwriting as a way to communicate with others. She also tells us about the folk, rock, and jazz she heard around her house growing up, the biggest differences in writing poetry vs lyrics, the similarities between how she approaches songwriting and acting, and the importance of a great soundtrack. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, M...
London Grammar Return with New Single “Baby It’s You”: Stream
Even during these dismal times, London Grammar have managed to find a little light. The British trio return today with the uplifting “Baby It’s You”, their first single in three years. Co-produced by George FitzGerald (Foals, Moby), the track is a soothing listen about the grounding power of love. “All these lights are changing/ See ’em everywhere/ In my veins like lightning/ I don’t even care,” sings Hannah Reid, her vocals robust and enveloping like a weighted blanket. “All these colors in me, but all I wanna see you/ And nothing else matters/ You, baby it’s you.” Between Reid’s soaring presence, the snappy percussion, and the song’s feel-good message, “Baby It’s You” seems like the ideal anthem to blast throughout an arena. Stream the new track below and get those lighters ready. Editor...
Tim Norman Of OWN’s ‘Welcome To Sweetie Pie’s’ & Exotic Dancer Arrested In Murder-For-Hire Plot Over Death of Nephew
Source: Madison County Detention Center/OWN / Madison County Detention Center/OWN Tim Norman, son of Sweetie Pie’s owner Robbie Montgomery, was arrested in connection with the murder of his nephew Andre Montgomery. According to a local publication, Riverfront Times, Tim Norman was arrested on Tuesday (Aug 19) at his home in Jackson, Mississippi, on charges of conspiracy to use interstate commerce facilities in commission of murder-for-hire, resulting in death, after federal authorities say Norman executed a sinister conspiracy to have his teenage nephew killed in 2016. According to the recent unsealed criminal complaint, Norman had taken out $450,000 in life insurance policies on Andre Montgomery in 2014, and he was the sole beneficiary. The local publication also revealed the timeli...
Sunken Place Soldiers Kanye West & Steve Harvey Stop By Chick-fil-A
Source: Byron Cohen / Getty In what happens to be one of the most random moments in 2020, sunken place soldiers Kanye West and Steve Harvey decided to stop by Chick-fil-A for some of the blessed fast food. West rocking the most ridiculous fit ever and the Family Feud host decided to make a pit stop at the Chick-fil-A restaurant while in Georgia for some of the religiously-run fast-food franchise’s food. The two celebrities were also joined by the company’s co-owners Dan and Bubba Cathy. The “presidential candidate” shared footage of his adventure on Twitter and even posted a video of himself imploring the locations white workers to sing the lyrics to his song “Closed On Sunday” which is inspired by the chain’s policy to close on the “Lord’s day.” As you can imagine the flavorless bunch let...
Step Brothers: A Full Length Kid Cudi And Travis Scott Album Is On The Way
Source: Kevin Rawls / Radio One Digital As the music industry gets smaller artists are seeing the power of joint efforts. Two performers from another have confirmed an LP is in the works. As spotted on Hype Beast Travis Scott and Kid Kudi will formally be joining creative forces for a full length album. In a recent interview for a GQ cover story the Houston, Texas native revealed that the project on the way. “I feel like I’ve learned so much,” he said. “I think with this next project I’m just embodying all of the knowledge I’ve taken in and trying to make the best form of it.” The two rappers share an interesting history as Travis Scott named himself after Kid Kudi who’s real name is Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi. They would first work together on “The Scotts” single that debut...
Megan Thee Stallion Claps Back At Haters With Graphic Post-Op IG Pic Of Gunshot Wound
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Megan Thee Stallion is clapping back at haters who have something to say about her recent activities after being shot. On Wednesday (Aug 19) the “Captain Hook” rapper took to Instagram in a since-deleted post and shared a post-op picture of herself in the doctor’s office during a check-up in response to trolls claiming she embellished about being shot. In the caption, Megan details how the bullet actually penetrated her foot before noting that she was shot “from the back” while “walking away.” “Lol what I have learned abt majority of the people on social media is y’all like to hear bad news before good news, a lie spreads quicker than the truth, and y’all really be believing the shit YALL make up… I got hit at the back of my feet because when I got s...
Fireboy DML – Apollo Album
Here is the brand new YBNL music star Fireboy DML – ‘Apollo’ album download out now! Raving music star Fireboy DML comes through again with a big bang as he premieres his sophomore studio album dubbed ‘Apollo‘. With less than 9 months after the release of his debut album ‘Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps’, Fireboy DML drops another body of work for the fans. The album by Fireboy DML contains 17 tracks including singles like ‘Tattoo‘, ‘Eli‘, and ‘New York City Girl‘ which were previously released. The LP has three featured artistes Olamide, Wande Coal and D Smoke. Producers on the album are Pheelz, P. Priime, Type A and IamBeatz. Fireboy continues to extend his good form with an appealing new album that would buzz the airwaves. Listen & enjoy Fireboy DML’s – ‘Apollo’ below. Get Download...
Erigga ft. Duncan Mighty – Jollof Rice
Check out this brand new piece of music coming from Erigga ft. Duncan Mighty – ‘Jollof Rice’ out now! Popular rapper Erigga comes through with yet another banger ‘Jollof Rice‘ featuring Duncan Mighty. As earlier publicized, Erigga drops ‘Jollof Rice’ for the fans just a few moments after he shared his pre-wedding photos. As seen on his social media page the wedding comes up in October. When there is a wedding, there must be jollof rice. Listen, enjoy Erigga ft. Duncan Mighty – ‘Jollof Rice’ below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Erigga_ft_Duncan_Mighty_-_Jollof_Rice_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download Share this: 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 me...
