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Berlin Searches for Outdoor Venues to Revitalize Club Scene in the Wake of COVID-19
Berlin’s economic minister Romona Pop is calling upon district mayors to help revive their suffering club scene. “Clubs and bars are suffering economically during the corona crisis,” Pop told the Berliner Morgenpost. That’s why, in addition to providing immediate aid, we want to create legal opportunities to party in public areas for the clubs and Berliners.” “Unfortunately, the time window for this is short, as the summer months are of central importance for open-air festivals,” she continued. “It is therefore important to quickly put the industry in a position to realize at least part of its revenues via open-air events this summer.” Clubs in the city closed on March 14th, 2020. While some have reopened and throw...
Lost Frequencies Teams Up with Easton Corbin On “One More Night”
Lost Frequencies has come to be known for his genre-transcending work over the years. In his most recent release, he has taken it back to where it all began for him as an artist. Five years ago, Lost Frequencies gave his unique take to country singer Easton Corbin‘s “Are You With Me,” which went on to become a massive hit. There was no looking back from there and the Belgian music producer went on to take the world of dance music by storm with his unique soundscapes and laid-back style. As part of his upcoming Cup Of Beats EP, Lost Frequencies has once again teamed up with Corbin to release their brand new collaboration titled “One More Night.” The track sees the signature grooves of Lost Frequencies complimenting the soulful country vocals of...
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Steve Aoki: “Tomorrowland Is Where Technology and Magic Meet” [INTERVIEW]
Tomorrowland is known for creating one-of-a-kind immersive experiences, constantly pushing the boundaries of live event production and culture. With the announcement of Tomorrowland Around the World, the festival’s first virtual concert, expectations and anticipation are at an all-time high. Steve Aoki is no stranger to digital concerts, headlining the highly publicized Fortnite in-game concert experience, “Party Royale,” alongside deadmau5 and Dillon Francis back in May 2020. Ahead of Aoki’s Tomorrowland Around The World performance, EDM.com spoke to the Dim Mak Records founder about his thoughts on Tomorrowland’s debut in the digital concert space, his take on virtual events post COVID-19, and his new Latin music label Dim Mak En Fuego. ...
ADE Announces Virtual Event and “Extended Digital Program with Limited Physical Networking”
After rampant speculation regarding the future of iconic dance music convention Amsterdam Dance Event, organizers have announced a virtual edition. ADE representatives published a lengthy blog post on July 23rd, 2020 detailing the impetus behind their decision. “The past four months have been one of the most unprecedented and challenging times in ADE’s history,” the post reads. “During this period, we have closely followed each new development of the COVID-19 virus and the consequent countermeasures, while choosing to stay focused on the possibilities for our 2020 edition rather than this year’s limitations.” Organizers went on to announces the conference’s inaugural foray into theh virtual space, writing that an “online-first format” is on the hor...
DJ ASHBA’s Debut Solo Single, ‘Hypnotic’, To Arrive Next Month
“Hypnotic”, the debut single from ASHBA, the solo project of former GUNS N’ ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba, will make its online debut on August 14. The track features a guest appearance by Cali Tucker, the daughter of country music singer LaCosta Tucker and niece of country music legend Tanya Tucker. The official video for the song was directed by Kaster Troy of Level 8 Studios. “Hypnotic” will appear on ASHBA‘s first full-length effort, which will arrive later in the year via Edgeout Records/Universal Music Group/UMe. On the set of the “Hypnotic” video, Ashba told Las Vegas Now about his solo project (see video below): “I left GUNS N’ ROSES, and SIXX:A.M. went on hiatus for a bit. So I’ve always had this vi...
STEEL PANTHER Has Eight Or Nine New Songs Written; Band Mulls 2021 EP Release
STEEL PANTHER drummer Stix Zadinia says that the band has been using the coronavirus downtime to work on new music. “Satchel [guitar] has been on a writing tear,” Stix tells “Dr Gong’s Drumcast” in a new interview. “He’s writing these great songs. I wish I could even tell you the titles — they’re so good.” According to Stix, he and his bandmates are discussing the possibility of releasing an EP next time around instead of a full record. “We’ve done five full-length records,” he said. “We’re talking about doing EP, ’cause we can do that quicker. And then we can put out another EP sooner. Instead of waiting so long between putting something out, we can do it in a shorter span of time. And I also feel li...
ROB HALFORD ReAction Figure Coming Soon From Super7
Super7 is taking pre-orders for its upcoming Rob Halford ReAction figure. The official Super7 x Judas Priest Rob Halford 3 3/4-inch ReAction figure is a 21st century action figure, born of the 1980s. The JUDAS PRIEST singer comes complete with his classic stage outfit, microphone, and whip. Super7 is the premier pop-culture design house and producer of lifestyle-oriented collectibles, toys and apparel based in San Francisco. Led by designer Brian Flynn, Super7 has harnessed the graphics, aesthetics and energy of his youthful obsession with science fiction, giant monsters, comic books, punk rock, skateboarding, robots and rebellion to build a unique and innovative business that crosses all categories and is not bound by traditional manufacturing boundaries. Besides its own branded products,...
STRYPER’s MICHAEL SWEET Defends GIANTS Pitcher For Refusing To Kneel During ‘Black Lives Matter’ Moment Because Of Faith
Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER has defended San Francisco Giants pitcher Sam Coonrod for citing his religion as a decision not to kneel during a moment honoring the “Black Lives Matter” movement ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Coonrod was the only player to stand during a demonstration before last night’s opening slate of games to make a statement about inequality. After the game, Coonrod was asked by reporters about being the lone player who stood for both the demonstration and the national anthem. “I don’t think I’m better than anybody. I’m just a Christian,” he told reporters. “I believe I can’t kneel before anything but God, Jesus Christ. I chose not to kneel. I feel if I did knee...
Colonizer Down: Mayor Lori Lightfoot Pressured To Remove Christopher Columbus Statues In Chicago
Source: DEREK R. HENKLE / Getty Mayor Lori Lightfoot ordered crews to temporarily remove statues of Christopher Columbus from Grant and Arrigo parks in Chicago to thwart hostile confrontations between protestors and police. Since July 18, protesters tried to forcefully remove a tarp-covered statue in Grant Park, sparking a violent clash with Chicago police. The demonstration initially started at Buckingham Fountain to protest defunding the police, but quickly turned hostile as the crowd grew. Activists staged a protest in front of Lightfoot’s home overnight. As a result, the shook Mayor buckled to pressure and immediately ordered the removal of the controversial statue in Little Italy hours later. And just like that – by the cover of darkness – Chicago’s Colum...
The Caucasity: Patrolling Patty Tries To Block Black Man From Making Postmates Delivery
Source: @jordanmykelgipson / Instagram A white woman in Los Angeles is being dragged online after a video of her attempting to stop a Black man from doing his job has gone viral. On Wednesday (Jul 22), Jordan Gipson took to Instagram to upload a video of the negative encounter he had with an unidentified white woman with the video starting with the eccentric, aggressive, and nosey, woman asking why Gipson is wearing “that green thing,” referring to his protective face covering. “Is this a hold-up or something?” She asks. “Just take it off.” “I have food I have to deliver to somebody ma’am,” Gipson explains, to which the woman replies, “Don’t deliver anything here. We don’t want you delivering. I don’t want you here.” Although Gipson initially uploaded a snippet of his encounter, he later u...
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Gillie Da Kid Threatens To Drop Footage Of Joe Budden Catching Wu-Tang Fade [Video]
Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty The e-beef continues to escalate between Joe Budden and Gillie Da Kid. One of the former’s most embarrassing moments might get revisited for the world to see. The spark, this time, was over that time Gillie Da Kid went All Lives Matter. Note, it turns out that was a four-year-old clip of Gillie. Nevertheless, Budden and co. commented on it. [embedded content] As spotted on HipHopDX the Philadelphia MC shot back at Joe on the newest installment of his Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast. On episode 70 he addressed him directly with a very clear threat of putting him on blast. “You keep talking sh*t ni*** and the next episode I’m putting it the f*** out,” Gillie said. “They walked in because you was talking crazy about them ni****. And then a ni*** ...
The Black Soprano Family ft. Benny The Butcher, Heem, Rick Hyde & DJ Drama “It’s Over,” Gunna Ft. Young Thug “Dollaz On My Head” & More | Daily Visuals 7.24.20
Source: Black Soprano Family / BSF It’s been more than a decade since HBO’s hit series The Sopranos went off the air with a disappointing and lackluster series finale episode, but it seems like it’s still resonating with some heads as today as The Black Soprano Family look to pick up where Tony left off. Linking up with Benny The Butcher, Heem, Rick Hyde and DJ Drama for the black-and-white clip to “It’s Over,” the Black Soprano Family and company get in character with some OG mobster attire and Tommy guns on their persons while flossing ice that the likes of Al Capon and Lucky Lucciano would’ve only dreamt of. Elsewhere Gunna and Young Thug turn a lilly white neighborhood upside down as they get turnt up and show their neighbors how to really get down in their clip to “Dollaz On My Head.”...
