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Dimitri de Wit, Former Manager of Tiësto, Dead at 51
de Wit tragically lost a battle with cancer. Dimitri de Wit, a former manager of international EDM superstar Tiësto, has passed away at the age of 51 after a battle with cancer. Known for his encyclopedic knowledge of dance music culture and contributions to the EDM scene at large, de Wit launched his musical career in the Netherlands at the ripe age of 14, performing under the moniker DJ Le Blanc. He went on to become a fixture in the region’s underground rave scene, promoting iconic acid house parties throughout the 80s. de Wit also had a long and storied history with fabled electronic label Black Hole Recordings, releasing original music on the Black Hole banner and spearheading its A&R efforts. He eventually became Tiësto’s manager, establishing him...
FOO FIGHTERS Cancel ‘Van Tour’
FOO FIGHTERS have canceled their “Van Tour”. The trek, which was originally scheduled to take place in April and May, was rescheduled two months ago to this fall due to the coronavirus pandemic that is spreading across the globe. FOO FIGHTERS says in a statement: “We look forward to seeing you all as soon as it is safe for everyone to do so.” All shows listed below will be automatically refunded. Oct. 01 – Hamilton, ON @ FirstOntario Centre Oct. 03 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Oct. 05 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena Oct. 07 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena Oct. 09 – Knoxville, TN @ Thompson-Boling Arena Oct. 13 – Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center Oct. 15 – Green Bay, WI @ Resch Center Oct. 17 ...
NIGHTWISH’s FLOOR JANSEN Releases English-Language Version Of Her Solo Song, ‘The Fight Goes On’
NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen has released an English-language version of her recently recorded solo song, “The Fight Goes On”. The original Dutch-language version of the track, “De Beelden Blijven”, was written by Han Kooreneef and recorded for the documentary “Kinderen In Oorlog: 75 Jaar Later” in cooperation with War Child. War Child is an organization that provides education and psychological care for children in conflict zones across the world. Says Jansen: “War Child is providing aid in Beirut as we speak and that makes this song extra important. Because the fight goes on. In so many places on this beautiful green earth help and support is vital for the future of children hurt by war and other forms of terror. “War Child helps children ...
PERIPHERY And SLAVES Members Join Forces In KING MOTHERSHIP
KING MOTHERSHIP, the new band featuring PERIPHERY‘s Spencer Sotelo and Matt Halpern with SLAVES‘ bass player Tai Wright, will release its debut album, “The Ritual”, on October 2 via 3DOT Recordings. The first taste of the driving, melody-laden collection comes via digital single “Cosmic Meltdown”. “Very excited to finally share this record with the world,” says Sotelo of the release that finds him expanding beyond vocals by recording all guitars and keyboards. “These ideas have been around for about eight years and it’s such an amazing feeling to have sculpted them into songs we’re all so proud of as a band. We had a blast making this record and I think it’s gonna be the first of many to come.” KING MOTHERSHIP is...
BLINK-182 Drops Timely Song And Video ‘Quarantine’
California rock heavyweights BLINK-182 have dropped their brand-new track, “Quarantine”. This relevant and timely song features strong drums and killer guitars matched with angsty vocals to stress just how hard we all have been hit by this time spent in isolation and social distancing. Alongside the song comes a music video that intermixes the lyrics and raw footage of the band shot on iPhones. “This song is about the sadness, confusion, anger and frustration we are all experiencing right now,” says Mark Hoppus. “I hope that everybody is safe and that we can get through this very soon. Can’t wait to see you all on the other side.” Travis Barker adds: “The song was inspired by the quarantine and the crappy punk rock music we have loved to play...
Father Recounts Tha Thingz I Do 4 Money on New EP: Stream
Atlanta rapper Father is back with a brand new EP called Tha Thingz I Do 4 Money. Stream it below via Apple Music or Spotify. The five-track EP includes song titles that loosely relate to the seven deadly sins, including greed, sloth, wrath, lust, and gluttony. In typical Father fashion,… Please click the link below to read the full article. Father Recounts Tha Thingz I Do 4 Money on New EP: Stream Nina Corcoran 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 make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Krallice Surprise Release New Album Mass Cathexis: Stream
Krallice have surprise released a new album, Mass Cathexis, on their Bandcamp page. A vinyl release is forthcoming via the band’s label home, Gilead Media. Earlier this week, the band “announced” the album with a mysterious Facebook post: “MASS CATHEXIS friday.” It’s an unexpected gift for fans of the NYC… Please click the link below to read the full article. Krallice Surprise Release New Album Mass Cathexis: Stream Jon Hadusek 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 make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet reve...
Felt (Atmosphere and Murs) Return with Surprise Album Felt 4 U: Stream
Hip-hop supergroup Felt have returned with their first new album in 11 years, Felt 4 U. Stream the surprise release below via Apple Music or Spotify. Officially, Felt has two members only: Slug, the rapping half of Atmosphere, and Murs, onetime Slug protege and alumnus of the West Coast collective Living Legends.… Please click the link below to read the full article. Felt (Atmosphere and Murs) Return with Surprise Album Felt 4 U: Stream Wren Graves 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 make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Billyracxx Blends Hip-Hop with Hard Rock on New Song “Melt My Face”: Stream
Houston-based rapper Billyracxx may technically be a hip-hop artist, but he’s got a keen eye for alternative flair. He embeds his songs with everything from electropop sparks to distorted guitar riffs. On his newest single, “Melt My Face”, Billyracxx taps into the world of hard rock to make a bold… Please click the link below to read the full article. Billyracxx Blends Hip-Hop with Hard Rock on New Song “Melt My Face”: Stream Nina Corcoran 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 make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Interne...
Boosie Badazz & MO3 “Mop Wit It,” Trippie Redd “Dreamer” & More | Daily Visuals 8.6.20
Boosie Badazz has made it clear that the Coronavirus isn’t going to be slowing up his partying ways but it looks like no matter how turnt the Laundromat might be, he ain’t taking any chances there. For the new visuals to “Mop Wit It,” a gang of thick young women turn a Laundromat into a strip club much to the delight of MO3 while Boosie kicks his verse from an undisclosed location. If y’all ain’t never do laundry in the middle of the night then y’all ain’t live, b. Trippie Redd meanwhile summons the spirit of Prince and in his latest clip to “Dreamer” politics in a bathtub with a white dove on his shoulder while burning a spliff. Prince did it better. Just sayin.’ Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Da Great Ape featuring Rick Ross, Tony Braxton, and more. BOOSIE BADAZZ...
Friday Morning #Blackout Hits Manhattan And Queens
Source: Busà Photography / Getty While blackouts tend to occur in Queens (where many residents have been in the dark since Tropical Storm Isaias came through earlier this week) or in other places across the nation, not so much in Manhattan. But this morning (August 7), parts of the latter lost power. UPDATE: A lot of Upper Manhattan — #HamiltonHeights #Harlem #MorningsideHeights #UpperWestSide is blacked out. No electricity from about 116th St. to 145th St. pic.twitter.com/QO2SqYXtkA — James Ford (@jamesfordtv) August 7, 2020 Gothamist reports that a “glitch” in electricity utility Con Edison’s transmission system knocked out the power to three of its networks. At about 5:15 am, early risers may have noticed that things had gone dark. Fortunately, the power came bac...
‘Candyman’ Director Nia DaCosta Tapped For ‘Captain Marvel 2’
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Marvel Studios knows how to shake the room because their latest news has induced a praise dance across social media. Nia DaCosta will direct the highly anticipated Captian Marvel 2, making her the first Black woman to direct a film for the studio. News first broke about the sequel in January before the coronavirus pandemic halted the film industry. At the time, production had started and Disney+ WandaVision writer Megan McDonnell joined on the project. Details were slim pickings beyond that point, but this new addition from Vulture is a pleasant surprise to fans. Captain Marvel grossed over $1 billion worldwide to date, which means the sequel stands to match that, or more, once the film is released to the masses. As for the budget, Marvel doesn’t cut corners...
