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PAUL STANLEY, SLASH, RUDY SARZO, DEE SNIDER, GLENN HUGHES, Others React To Passing Of QUIET RIOT’s FRANKIE BANALI
Paul Stanley (KISS), Slash (GUNS N’ ROSES), David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE), Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER), Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX), Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE), Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, SONS OF APOLLO), Jeff Scott Soto (SONS OF APOLLO), Ron Keel (KEEL) and BULLETBOYS are among the musicians who have reacted to the passing of QUIET RIOT‘s Frankie Banali. The drummer died last night (Thursday, August 20) after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 68 years old. Frankie was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer on April 17, 2019 and given six months to live. He put up an inspiringly brave and courageous 16-month battle to the end and continued playing live as long as he could. Standard chemotherapy stopped working and a series of strokes made the co...
Black Father Of Three Anthony McClain Killed By Police During Traffic Stop
Source: MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images / Getty A community in Pasadena, California is demanding justice after local police fatally shot a Black man during a routine traffic stop that went horribly wrong. Blavity reports the incident took place Saturday evening when cops pulled over 32-year-old Anthony McClain and a driver who they suspected was in violation of a vehicle code. That’s cop code for “suspended license.” Police said the driver cooperated with authorities and was arrested on the scene, but McClain refused the search and fled into the street while in possession of a gun. This is where it gets tricky. According to police officials, McClain began to turn when the weapon became visible to the officer in pursuit. “Fearing for both his and the pu...
Wisconsin Takes Kanye West’s Name Off November Ballots
Source: Kanye West Purchases Second City In Wyoming To Bring Yeezy Production / Kanye West Purchases Second City In Wyoming To Bring Yeezy Production To The US Looks like Kanye West‘s presidential spoiler bid has suffered another setback thanks to campaign rules that kept his name from becoming a candidate on the ballot in Wisconsin come November. After Illinois denied Kanye entry onto their November ballots TMZ is reporting that Yeezus was denied the opportunity to have his name checked out on ballots in the cheese state after the Wisconsin Elections Commission voted 5-1 to “exclude him from the state’s ballot because he did not file signatures and paperwork before the state’s August 5 deadline for independent candidates.” Even with the help of Jared Kushner, GOP operatives, and...
Pharrell Williams ft. Jay-Z “Entrepreneur,” A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ft. Melody “It’s Crazy,” & More | Daily Visuals 8.21.20
Source: Brian Ach / Getty Looks like A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie has finally gotten back on his grizzly as he’s been keeping a somewhat low profile ever since dropping his latest project, Artist 2.0. Returning with some new visuals to the Melody featured “It’s Crazy,” the Boogie Down BX representative brings back that old school “tube” look and performs in front of a wall of television sets that will have kids today wondering “what are those?” Get the pliers so he can change the channel on those when he’s done with the video shoot. From the new school to the old, Pharrell once again links up with Jay-Z but for their visuals to “Entrepreneur” the two are nowhere to be found as the clip focuses on the lives and struggles of everyday black business owners trying to get by during the pandemic. Prop...
All Black Everything: Trinidad James Displays Renewed Focus With ‘Black Filter’ LP
Source: Trinidad James / Trinidad James Trinidad James is still seeking to bypass the looming elephant in the room that was his breakout single “All Gold Everything,” and by all appearances, he has managed to do so. With a renewed hunger and several endeavors in motion, the Trinidadian-American rapper, host, and creative powerhouse marks his return to music with the stellar Black Filter album. Eight years is several lifetimes in the fast-moving world of Hip-Hop music, and most especially for those who flourished during the so-called blog era. Trinidad James exploded onto the scene in 2012 with the platinum Billboard Hot 100 hit “All Gold Everything” from his debut mixtape, Don’t Be S.A.F.E., culminating into a deal with the revered Def Jam Records. As has been documented time and again, th...
Bob Mould on Minneapolis, Trans Rights, and the 2020 Election
Kyle Meredith With… Bob Mould Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Bob Mould speaks with Kyle Meredith about his politically-charged new album Blue Hearts. The former Hüsker Dü frontman discusses the diversity of the Minneapolis scene during his band’s early days, what it’s been like to watch his old town during the George Floyd era, and the differences between ’80s politics and today. Mould also reminisces on his then-struggles as a gay man and how they informed the band’s iconic Zen Arcade. Mould then goes on to to talk about the upcoming presidential election, how helping trans people is the current focus in the LGBTQ+ community, and how his new song “Forecast of Rain” reflects on h...
R.I.P. Jack Sherman, One-Time Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Dies at 64
Jack Sherman, one-time guitarist for Red Hot Chili Peppers, has died at the age of 64. Red Hot Chili Peppers confirmed Sherman’s passing in a statement posted to Instagram. “We of the RHCP family would like to wish Jack Sherman smooth sailing into the worlds beyond, for he has passed. Jack played on our debut album as well as our first tour of the USA. He was a unique dude and we thank him for all times good, bad and in between. Peace on the boogie platform.” Sherman joined Chili Peppers in 1983, replacing the band’s founding guitarist Hillel Slovak. He played on the band’s 1984 self-titled debit and co-wrote a majority of the songs on their 1985 follow-up Freaky Styley. However, prior to the release of Freaky Styley, Sherman was fired so that Slovak could re-join the band. Sherman briefly...
Chris Cornell Statue Vandalized
A statue honoring Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell was recently vandalized. The bronze statue, which was commissioned by Cornell’s family following his death in 2017, currently stands outside the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. According to KIRO 7 News, on Thursday an unknown person vandalized the statue by covering it in white paint. In a statement issued Friday, Chris Cornell’s widow, Vicky, said she and her children “are heartbroken to learn of the vandalization of Chris’s statue at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. The statue is not only a work of art but a tribute to Chris, his incomparable musical legacy and everything that he stood for. It represents Chris, who is beloved not only in Seattle, but worldwide.” “In the face of this hate and destruction, we are thankfu...
Travis Scott’s New Song “The Plan” Soundtracks Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Tenet: Stream
Travis Scott is having a very busy 2020, even though what’s arguably his biggest single of the year hasn’t dropped yet — well, until now. “The Plan”, Scott’s contribution to the soundtrack for Christopher Nolan‘s movie Tenet, has arrived in the latest trailer for the upcoming blockbuster. “The Plan” isn’t some random B-side Scott agreed to fork over to the Hollywood machine. According to an interview in GQ, Scott’s single wound up becoming an integral part of the film, going so far as to become a type of musical glue instead of a simple backing track. “His voice became the final piece of a yearlong puzzle,” said Nolan. “His insights into the musical and narrative mechanism [composer] Ludwig Göransson and I were building were immediate, insightful, and profound.” Scott delivers with both hi...
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Cling to What’s Left of Summer with SIDEPIECE’s Sun-Kissed EDM.com Playlist [Exclusive]
Seasons be damned, SIDEPIECE are here to prolong summer through their sun-kissed house sound. Never to be pigeonholed into one sonic space, SIDEPIECE’s Party Favor and Nitti Gritti have both built reputations for gliding through the electronic genre spectrum with the precision and grace of a heart surgeon. Whether they produce dubstep, Latin, or even nu-disco, they consistently churn out pristine arrangements with mass appeal. While each artists’ more popular music is rooted in the shadowy alleys of trap and bass, at its core is musicality with a bedrock of classical training. Harnessing their innate ability to devise authentic, poignant melodies, the duo recently manifested their love of house music into SIDEPIECE and watched the collaborative project mushroom into a bon...
Dua Lipa Reveals Stacked List of Collaborators in Official Tracklist for “Future Nostalgia” Remix Album
Following the reveal of the official tracklist for Club Future Nostalgia, the anticipation surrounding Dua Lipa‘s forthcoming remix album is bubbling over. In addition to previously announced featured artists Madonna, Missy Elliott, Gwen Stefani, and Mark Ronson, the tracklist flaunts a stupefying list of collaborators. It reveals a carefully curated stable of polished remixers, including Yaeji, Jayda G, and Mr. Fingers, among many others, as well as a number of high-profile samples, like Steve Nicks‘ “Stand Back” and Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl.” The Grammy Award-winning pop songstress has long been a champion of EDM, teaming up with its most recognized producers, such as Diplo (“Electricity”) and Calvin Harris (̶...
Khia Taps BENZI and BLVD. for 2020 G-House Remix of Trademark Single “My Neck, My Back”
Khia‘s iconic 2002 single “My Neck, My Back” is a ubiquitous track that has lasted throughout the decades, paving the way for fellow female sexuality anthems like Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s current chart-topper “WAP.” With empowerment jams like these dominating the airwaves, there is no better time for a trip down memory lane. Khia is now back with the help of BENZI and BLVD. to transform the raunchy rap hit into a certified G-House bop ready for 2020. The remix features new re-recorded vocals from Khia, which feel as if they were always meant to be paired with this increased tempo and thumping house beat. The two producers showcase their prowess in the G-House realm with a steady, hard-hitting bassline and deep pitch adjustments. It&nb...
