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Flux Pavilion Teases New Track Rumored to Be from Upcoming Album
A little over a month after the release of his latest single, “Sink Your Teeth In” with Drowsy, Flux Pavilion is back with a teaser of his next tune. Flux took to Twitter to share a video with nothing but wave and speaker emojis and a brief look at what’s to come. In the short teaser clip, viewers can hear a portion of a still-unidentified vocalist’s tale of heartbreak. Although there’s just a little semblance of keys and drums in the snippet, the track seems to have the workings of another one of the dubstep trailblazer’s more melodic, vocal-filled classics. Both “Sink Your Teeth In” and the teased release are rumored to be featured on Flux Pavilion’s upcoming album. Earlier in the week, he detailed the record’s debut a...
Amazon Acquires Joe Exotic Series Starring Nicolas Cage
Amazon has nabbed the rights to the upcoming Joe Exotic TV series starring Nicolas Cage. The eight-episode series is being helmed by Dan Lagana, co-creator and showrunner of the Netflix mockumentary American Vandal. The story will focus on rise and fall of the eccentric zookeeper, who became an Internet sensation after being featured in the Netflix documentary Tiger King. He is currently serving 22 years in a federal prison after being found guilty of a murder-for-hire plot against his former rival, Carole Baskin, as well as for animal abuse. (Earlier this week, Joe Exotic formally petitioned Donald Trump for a pardon.) The origins of Lagana’s project actually pre-date Netflix’s Tiger King. CBS Television Studios optioned the series, based on a Texas Monthly&n...
Audrey Nuna Uncorks New Song “damn right”: Stream
Emerging singer/rapper Audrey Nuna has uncorked her new song “damn right”. This satirical stunt track is the first single from her forthcoming debut EP. Nuna grew up in New Jersey, releasing Instagram covers that eventually attracted the attention of manager/producer Anwar Sawyer. After high school, she split time writing with Sawyer and attending the prestigious Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU. But soon, her studies had to give way to the real thing. Now 21 years old and signed to Arista Records, Nuna has released a string of buzzworthy singles, of which “damn right” just might be the best. Producer Nate Donmoyer has built a thumper of a beat, but with delicate synth touches which keep the track from sounding overly serious. Nuna kicks off with a slurred, chest-banging flow...
The Flaming Lips Perform “God and the Policeman” in Giant Bubbles on Fallon: Watch
On Friday night, The Flaming Lips appeared remotely on Fallon for a performance of “God and the Policeman”. This standout song from their just-released album American Head originally boasted the clarion tones of Kacey Musgraves. Perhaps her schedule kept her away from The Lips’ studio, or maybe Petco ran out of hamster balls. It wasn’t a matter of social-distancing, because the Lips have been pioneering that long before it was necessary. Their trademark personal bubbles served them well once again, allowing them to get a little closer than would normally feel comfortable. While many recent late night performances feature bands near each other on stage, the Lips seem to be actually playing together. “God and the Policeman” is a meditation on guilt. The words are simple enough...
Song of the Week: James Blake Comforts Listeners with Frank Ocean’s “Godspeed”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify New Sounds playlist. Cover songs often get a lot of shade thrown at them. That’s nothing new. Don’t we all get at least a little skeptical (and disappointed) when one of our favorite artists announces a covers album or drops a cover instead of an original single? While we may dig the song, it tends to feel like we’re being re-gifted something, and part of us might even suspect that the artist is holding out on us or, worse yet, has nothing else on creative tap. Of course, how quickly we forget that some of the best songs in our collective canon are cover versions and that all musicians (from The Beatles to those assholes who “practice” in your neighbor...
Photographer MARK ‘WEISSGUY’ WEISS’s ‘The Decade That Rocked’ Celebrated With Exhibit At Monmouth Museum
Following the release of world-renowned rock ‘n’ roll photographer Mark Weiss‘s “The Decade That Rocked” book, the Monmouth Museum in Lincroft, New Jersey is now featuring a “Mark Weiss: The Decade That Rocked!”exhibit. “Mark Weiss: The Decade That Rocked!” showcases onstage and backstage moments and never-before-seen images from the period’s most historic concerts, tours and multiplatinum album covers, all captured through Weiss‘s lens. The exhibit also features memorabilia from his private collection and will take visitors through Weiss’s journey on his path to becoming one of the most iconic and celebrated photographers in rock ‘n’ roll. “We are very excited to have Mark Weiss‘s work at the M...
Fifth Season Of SAMMY HAGAR’s ‘Rock & Roll Road Trip’ To Premiere On AXS TV Next Month
AXS TV has announced that the network’s popular music interview series “Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar” is continuing its fifth season, returning with six all-new episodes starting Sunday, October 4 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. “Rock & Roll Road Trip” airs as part of the network’s “Sunday Night Rocks” block, which also includes “The Top Ten Revealed” at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, “Rock Legends” at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT and “A Year In Music” at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT. Hosted by beloved rock icon Sammy Hagar, “Rock & Roll Road Trip” has cemented itself as one of the network’s top performing programs, captivating viewers every week as the Red Rocker (Hagar) hits the road for c...
Mick Jagger, Ziggy Marley and More Pay Tribute to Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert
After news of Frederick Nathaniel “Toots” Hibbert’s death broke on Friday night, musicians took to social media to pay respect and share memories of the iconic Toots and the Maytals singer. “So sad to hear of Toots Hibbert’s passing,” Mick Jagger wrote on Twitter. “When I first heard Pressure Drop that was a big moment – he had such a powerful voice and on stage he always gave the audience his total energy. A sad loss to the music world.” Ziggy Marley called the ska and reggae legend a “father figure” in an emotional post. “The Legendary Toots Hibbert has passed i spoke w/him a few wks ago told him how much i loved him we laughed & shared our mutual respect,” he tweeted. “He was a father figure to me his spirit is w/us his music fills us w/his energy i will never forget him R...
Method Man Talks New Roles, Acting Influences & More With GQ
Source: Bravo / Getty Method Man has earned the respect of his peers and a number of accolades for his career as a rapper, and now he’s comfortably shifting into the next phase of life as an actor with the same focus. In a new interview, the Wu-Tang Clan star discusses his acting influence, his new roles, and more. Sitting with GQ, M-E-T-H-O-D Man spoke at length from his New York home with the publication about his resurgence as an actor, some of the growing pains that went along with this path, and how his role as Davis Maclean on Power Book II: Ghost, a high-profile defense attorney representing the St. Patrick family and has some challenges ahead with Tariq St. Patrick, who is following in his father’s drug-dealing footsteps. From GQ: What actors do you most admire, living or dead? So ...
Republican Party Senator Lightly Smacks Hand Of President Trump Over COVID-19 Response
Source: Portland Press Herald / Getty President Donald Trump and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic has surfaced in the news of late, especially as journalist Bob Woodward preps a potentially damaging book release. While many in the Republican Party have yet to lambaste Trump over COVID-19 concerns, one senator in the party broke with her side to do just that. albeit gently. The Hill reports that Sen. Susan Collins of Maine made one of the more pointed statements regarding Trump and the pandemic, which as of Saturday (Sept. 12) has taken the lives of 193,000 Americans. In Woodward’s upcoming book Rage, Trump played down the coronavirus in a bid to not stoke the fears of residents but perhaps to the detriment of all. Collins, who was in Maine for a Senate debate Friday, said, “I belie...
Phoebe Bridgers Performs Punisher Songs on CBS This Morning in Her Signature Skeleton Suit
Phoebe Bridgers, dressed in her signature skeleton suit, performed three songs off her latest album Punisher on Saturday for CBS This Morning. Joined by a backing band, the singer-songwriter performed “Garden Song,” “Kyoto,” and album closer “I Know the End” from the studio. Watch the performances below. [embedded content] [embedded content] Though Bridgers wasn’t able to tour in support of her sophomore album, which came out in June, she’s come up with creative ways to promote Punisher during the last few months. Earlier this week, she seemingly performed from the Oval Office during NPR’s Tiny Desk At-Home series and teamed up with Arlo Parks for a cover of Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees” that was filmed inside a church. She also performed the album in ...
Ganja White Night Announce Lineup for 2021 Red Rocks Weekend Run “Wobble Rocks”
After being postponed due to the ongoing global health crisis, Ganja White Night have announced the new dates and lineup for their Red Rocks Amphitheatre event. Dubbed Wobble Rocks, fans will get to experience three sets from the live bass performers and a cast of supporting talent both new and old in April 2021. The Belgian duo will be laying down a unique set at each night of the weekend run. On the first night, they’ll be taking the stage with friends for a “GWN & Buds” set while nights two and three will feature a throwback and Wobble Rocks set, respectively. Alongside the headlining act will be performances from Boogie T, Mala, Caspa, Truth, Mr. Bill, and more. Ganja White Night’s Wobble Rocks will take place April 16th to 18th, 2021 at Red R...
