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ALICE IN CHAINS’ JERRY CANTRELL Says METALLICA’s JAMES HETFIELD Is A ‘Rock Icon’ And ‘Godfather’
ALICE IN CHAINS‘ Jerry Cantrell has paid tribute to James Hetfield on the METALLICA guitarist/vocalist’s 57th birthday. Speaking to Metal Hammer magazine, Jerry said: “What makes James such a great frontman is his physical presence. Nobody else commands the same kind of respect and attention without it being self-seeking or egocentric. He’s all about the music; all about the fun and the celebration and the connection with the fans. And that, to me, is really inspiring. Especially because he’s done this for so long, and he’s been at the top of his game for so long and he continues to search for a deeper meaning. He took an underground thing and took it worldwide. “METALLICA is a huge thing for me and for any hard rock or metal band,” he added....
Beyoncé’s Black Is King Film Glorifies Her Message of Black Empowerment
Beyoncé has one-upped herself as she continues to redefine the “visual album” — from 2006’s humble B’day anthology to 2013’s world-stopping self-titled and 2016’s powerful journey through womanhood with Lemonade. Now, the megastar has achieved a creative pinnacle with Black Is King. Released this past Friday (July 31) on Disney+, the visual album continues Beyoncé’s partnership with the House of Mouse following 2019’s live-action The Lion King. The artist-curated a soundtrack, Lion King: The Gift, which was presented as her “love letter to Africa.” Nearly a year later, the 85-minute Black Is King brings those songs to life through spectacular music videos threaded with voiceovers that reflect the beloved “circle of life” tale. Beyoncé traveled across three continents to solidify Blac...
Warner Music Group Names Head of Global Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Dr. Maurice Stinnett has joined Warner Music Group as the label’s head of global equity, diversity and inclusion. In his new role, Stinnett will lead the charge on WMG’s equity initiatives and work towards implementing programs to help the company become a more inclusive workplace. He’ll also have a hand in talent recruitment and development, and will assist the company’s Executive Diversity & Inclusion Council. Until recently, Stinnett was vp of diversity, inclusion and culture at BSE Global, operators of Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and two of the arena’s prominent tenants — the Nets (NBA) and the Liberty (WNBA). Prior to BSE, he held senior roles at Cleveland State University and Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He will report to WMG CEO Steve Cooper and be based at the ...
Harry Styles Tops Pop Songs With ‘Watermelon Sugar,’ Is First One Direction Member to Top Tally Twice
Harry Styles becomes the first member of One Direction to notch multiple No. 1s on Billboard’s Pop Songs radio airplay chart, as “Watermelon Sugar” ascends from No. 2 to No. 1 on the list dated Aug. 8. Styles first ruled the ranking with “Adore You” on the list dated April 11. Both songs are from his second solo LP, Fine Line, released on Erskine/Columbia Records. (With “Adore You” at No. 5, he joins 25 other acts historically by placing a record two songs in the top five simultaneously.) Four members of One Direction have topped Pop Songs. No other group has more than two members with solo No. 1s. Here’s a look at all the Pop Songs No. 1 by members of One Direction. (Zayn departed the act, which is currently on hiatus, in 2015.) Harry Styles...
Oh, Snap: Snapchat Owner Lands Music Licensing Deals to Bring Songs to Posts
Snap, Inc. has secured licensing deals with several major music companies to incorporate music into posts on its photo- and video-sharing app Snapchat, the company confirmed today (Aug. 3). Snapchat users will soon be able to add music to their posts both pre- and post-capture, from a catalogue including music licensed from Warner Music Group and its publishing arm, Warner Chappell; Universal Music Publishing Group, members of the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) and indie digital rights agency Merlin. The new feature is now testing in New Zealand and Australia, as Bloomberg first reported, and will reach global users this fall. “We’re constantly building on our relationships within the music industry, and making sure the entire music ecosystem (artists, labels, songwrite...
Here Are All the Livestreams & Virtual Concerts to Watch During the Coronavirus Crisis: Week of August 3
Summer’s in full swing, and if it’s too hot for you outside, chill out this week with some cool livestream concerts. Most live events and large gatherings remain in hold throughout the country due to the coronavirus crisis, leading artists to continue the trend of livestreaming shows to connect with fans. With music venues still shut down from coast to coast, here’s your guide to the best live-streamed music content right now, for the week of Aug. 3. As additional events are announced for the week, we’ll add them to this list. {“nid”:”9386776″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Here Are All the Rescheduled 2021 Tour Dates & Festivals (Updating)”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/news\/93867...
Devon Welsh of Majical Cloudz Drops New Album Click Here Now!: Stream
Former Majical Cloudz frontman Devon Welsh has released a new album called Click Here Now!. The record was previously only available through his Patreon account, but it’s since been uploaded to Bandcamp, reports Pitchfork. Stream it below. This is Welsh’s third solo album to date. While it’s only comprised of… Please click the link below to read the full article. Devon Welsh of Majical Cloudz Drops New Album Click Here Now!: 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 reve...
The First Socially Distanced Indoor Concert in the UK Was “Not a Success”
It’s not just the US having challenges with socially distanced concerts. This past Tuesday, Frank Turner played the first socially distanced indoor gig in the UK to a respectful crowd, but organizers for the event have unfortunately declared the show as “not a success,” reports BBC. The concert took place at… Please click the link below to read the full article. The First Socially Distanced Indoor Concert in the UK Was “Not a Success” 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 o...
New Stephen King Novel Later Due Out March 2021
There is no rest for the wicked, and that’s certainly the case for the Master of Horror Stephen King. Not even six months after the release of his latest collection of short stories, If It Bleeds, comes word of his next new novel: Later. Due out March 2, 2021, Later… Please click the link below to read the full article. New Stephen King Novel Later Due Out March 2021 Michael Roffman 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.
Phoebe Bridgers and Courtney Barnett Team Up to Cover Gillian Welch’s “Everything Is Free”: Watch
Los Angeles’ Phoebe Bridgers and Melbourne’s Courtney Barnett linked up for a cross-continental collaborative performance this past weekend. (Say that three times fast.) As part of Newport Folk Festival’s three-day livestream, the pair linked up to cover Gillian Welch’s “Everything Is Free”. Catch the replay below. Bridgers is still riding… Please click the link below to read the full article. Phoebe Bridgers and Courtney Barnett Team Up to Cover Gillian Welch’s “Everything Is Free”: Watch Alex Young 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 c...
Listen to G Jones and EPROM’s Mind-Bending B2B Set from Lollapalooza’s Virtual Edition
The bass music tandem brought nothing but gas. Following their monumental joint performance at Lollapalooza‘s first (and hopefully last) virtual edition, EPROM and G Jones have uploaded the mind-bending B2B set in full. The experimental bass producers brought nothing but gas, reinforcing the notion that they are both at the forefront of trap and dubstep sound design. Traversing the darkest valleys of bass music, the tandem dropped many of their own originals, like “Soundtrack to the Machine” and “Regis Chillbin,” in addition to a bevy of tracks from their electronic compatriots, like Aphex Twin‘s “Window Licker” and Special Request‘s “Spectral Frequency.” Prior to the virtual concert, G Jones and EPROM divulged tha...
Watch Diplo’s Full “Higher Ground” Fortnite DJ Set
Diplo put a bow on his summer Fortnite residency with a sultry deep house set. Diplo is now a regular in the Fortnite world, and his latest foray into the Epic Games linchpin was yet another step forward for the increasingly robust gaming and EDM crossover space. The Grammy Award-winning dance music producer appeared in the final show of his summer Fortnite residency last Friday, July 31st, placing a cherry on top of a sensational series of streams within the game’s “Party Royale” mode. While Diplo’s past performances saw him assume his country alias, Thomas Wesley, and join his moombah-pop trio, Major Lazer, his final concert was operated under the umbrella of his Higher Ground record label. Diplo’s set featured the sul...
