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RNC Closes with Covers of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” as Fireworks Spell “Trump 2020”
Last night, Donald Trump accepted the Republican party’s nomination to be President of the United States. As the RNC came to a close, and as fireworks lit up the Washington Monument with the words “Trump 2020”, the norm-shattering display was soundtracked by two different covers of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” . The Canadian Cohen’s most famous song — a moving exploration of spirituality, humility, and orgasms — was first heard in a cover by Tori Kelly, in between “She’s a Grand Old Flag” and “God Bless the USA”. Minutes later, “Hallelujah” received a much-louder on-camera encore from opera singer Christopher Macchio. As Variety reports, Kelly tweeted out that she had been, “Seeing messages about my version of ‘Hallelujah,’”and added, “All i know is neither myself nor my team rec...
Neil Young Details The Times EP, Shares “The Times They Are A-Changin’” Cover: Stream
Earlier in the month, Neil Young quietly announced a new EP called The Times. Today, he’s further detailed the release, which will come exclusively to Amazon Music HD on September 18th. As predicated, The Times EP captures July’s “Porch Episode” of Young’s Fireside Sessions series. The performance featured his updated “Lookin’ for a Leader 2020”, which contains revised lyrics to match the current state of political affairs in 2020. Also included are renditions of “Ohio”, “Alabama”, “Southern Man”, “Campaigner”, and the Homegrown cut “Little Wing”. Rounding out the collection — and giving it its name — is a cover of Bob Dylan’s enduring “The Times They Are A-Changin’”. Young has released the recording via his Neil Young Archives, and you can also stream it on Amazon Music or via ...
John Carpenter’s The Fog and Escape from New York Scores Receive Vinyl Reissues
There’s always room for more John Carpenter in your vinyl collection. Today, Waxwork Records has announced 40th anniversary reissues for two of his most iconic scores: 1980’s The Fog and 1981’s Escape from New York. Both soundtracks have been expanded and remastered from their original master tapes, pressed to 180-gram colored vinyl, given new artwork, and packaged with 12″x12″ booklets featuring unreleased behind-the-scenes set photography. More specifically, The Fog will be placed on “Ghost Eyes” colored vinyl (clear with red circles) or “The Fog” colored vinyl (white and sea-blue Swirl). Meanwhile, Escape from New York will be come on “Descent into New York” colored vinyl (fire-orange with blue and white splatter) or “Statue of Liberty” colored vinyl (blue/green/black marbled). Editors&...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (August 29)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week: The Sounds That Made Us On Aug. 28, award-winning duo COASTCITY kicked off The Sounds That Made Us, a three-part series that will honor and celebrate Black music and culture. Featuring artists like Prince Royce, ChocQuibTown’s Goyo, Tony Succar and St. Pedro, among others, the series, which will be available on COASTCITY’S Instagram and YouTube, was produced and arranged by COASTCITY and recorded with a live band comprised of prominent Black and Latinx musicians. The series kicked off Aug. 28, the day Martin Luther King Jr.’s gave his...
Selena Gomez & Blackpink Bring Fans Behind the Scenes of ‘Ice Cream’: Watch
Selena Gomez kicked off her weekend with an inside look at the making of her sweet new “Ice Cream” video with Blackpink. “Blackpink, they’re very known for their videos and they’re known for their personalities, so I felt like I got to step into their world a little bit,” she said from the set in Los Angeles, where she was fanning herself off on a very hot day. “Ironically,” Gomez joked, “hot enough to have ice cream.” The singer got to speak over video chat to the girls of Blackpink, who were in Korea, and offered a glimpse of their adorable virtual meeting to fans. “I wish that I was there with them… I guarantee you there’s this energy that we could have if we could be in the same place, but we’re being s...
Chadwick Boseman’s Final Tweet Becomes Twitter’s Most-Liked Post Ever
The social media company announced the news on Saturday, while also announcing the return of the Black Panther emoji. The final tweet posted to Chadwick Boseman’s Twitter account sharing the news of his passing is now the most liked tweet of all time. The social media company announced the historic news on Saturday afternoon, sharing on their official account: “Most liked tweet ever. A tribute fit for a King. #WakandaForever.” “Fans are coming together on Twitter to celebrate the life of Chadwick Boseman, and the Tweet sent from his account last night is now the most Liked Tweet of all time on Twitter,” the company said in a statement. “Fans are also working to organize Black Panther Twitter watch parties using #BlackPanther and #WakandaForever, so Twitt...
If ‘Folklore’ Turned You On to Taylor Swift, These Are the Deep Cuts You’ll Like
So, maybe you were never into Taylor Swift. But you were intrigued by Folklore, and somehow it’s become your quarantine soundtrack. Would you like the rest of her discography? Where should you begin? Folklore is an album of stories, of (as Swift’s liner notes explain) “fantasy, history and memory,” crafted with some of her finest lyrics to date. But Swift has been writing fine songs for a long time. If you haven’t ventured far into her albums, and if you’ve only heard the biggest radio hits, consider this a crash course on what to listen to from Swift’s back catalog. The “deep cut” definition here is a little liberal: They’re all older Swift selects, but one or two suggestions that made this list were singles, ...
TyDi Delivers Quarantine-Themed Track “New Normal” Featuring Bella Renee
Although TyDi has steadily released music throughout 2020, it hasn’t been an easy task. His latest single with Bella Renee, “New Normal,” discusses the struggles they’ve faced writing music while the world is seemingly on fire. “New Normal” is a catchy, pop-infused single that’s reminiscent of TyDi’s recent releases. Bella Renee makes her debut on this track with lyrics that express confusion and frustration all while encouraging positivity during these unprecedented times. Her fresh vocals blend effortlessly with TyDi’s laid-back yet intricate production, creating a relaxing and uplifting atmosphere built upon delicate guitar riffs and floaty synths. TyDi elaborates that this tune allowed him to vent after hitting some ...
Jay Robinson Delivers a Heavy Dose of Acid House on Monster “Pomegranate” Remix for deadmau5 and The Neptunes
“Pomegranate” is the gift that keeps giving, with Jay Robinson next to join the impressive lineup of artists chosen to remix the hit from deadmau5 and The Neptunes . Praised as your favorite DJ’s favorite producer, Robinson flips the original on its head, delivering a heavy dose of acid bass that stands out from its peers. The remix diverts the attention away from Pharrell’s vocals to focus more on the beat work. The result is a hypnotic production that is bound to light up club floors around the world once they reopen. The steady house four-on-the-floor pace paired with the short vocal chops keep things interesting and energizing. It’s no wonder it was chosen to top deadmau5’s Spotify x Peloton Power Hour playlist takeover, because ...
MEGADETH’s DIRK VERBEUREN Collaborates With DRUGS OF FAITH’s RICHARD JOHNSON On New BENT SEA Song
MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren has released a new song from his long-running BENT SEA project. “Nothing Blasts Forever”, a collaboration with DRUGS OF FAITH‘s Richard Johnson on vocals, is the third in a series of songs Dirk has dubbed “Instagrind”. Three months ago, Verbeuren released the first “Instagrind” song from BENT SEA, “Grind To A Halt”, a collaboration with MIDNIGHT mastermind Athenar on vocals. It was followed by “Sycophant Legions”, a collaboration with FEASTEM‘s Petri Eskelinen on vocals and NASUM‘s Jesper Liveröd on bass. In a 2016 interview with All About The Rock, Dirk stated about BENT SEA: “BENT SEA is a spur-of-the-moment type thing without any business plan. The idea from the get-go was...
MORBID ANGEL: Official ‘Altars Of Madness’ Jigsaw Puzzle To Be Released In November
MORBID ANGEL will get the jigsaw puzzle treatment this fall. “Altars Of Madness” will be made available on November 6, 2020 as a 500-piece puzzle. Zee Productions will release the album cover as a jigsaw via its Rock Saws imprint. The iconic arts of some of rock’s most influential and highly regarded albums is presented in puzzle form for the first time ever. All puzzles come in a vinyl-box-set-sized box, perfect to fit alongside a vinyl record collection. Back in April 2019, Zee Productions launched its new range of rock and metal jigsaw puzzles, Rock Saws. The first collection included jigsaws based on some of the greatest albums in heavy metal history from IRON MAIDEN, MOTÖRHEAD, JUDAS PRIEST and SLAYER. Released in September 2019 were the first four classic METALLICA ...
JOHN 5 To Release ‘Live Invasion’ Next Week; Trailer Available
Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 will release “Live Invasion” next week. Captured at different locations all over the USA during John‘s 2019 “Invasion” tour, the set includes — for the first time ever — the full JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES experience on DVD, bringing the fans closer than ever before. The performance also includes a guest appearance by Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN), Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR) and Fred Coury (CINDERELLA). Pre-orders are available now for the CD/DVD set, 2LP colored vinyl and exclusive merch bundles at John5store.com. “Live Invasion” will be released for full digital streaming on September 4, along with the full concert film also available for digital purchase in 4K ultra HD. The CD/DV...
