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Snoop Dogg “Nipsey Blue,” DeJ Loaf “No Saint” & More | Daily Visuals 8.18.20
It’s been a year since Hip-Hop took a huge loss when Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed outside his neighborhood establishment and while many took to social media to pour their hearts out, Snoop Dogg decided to drop an entire track dedicated to his fellow Cuz. For his visuals to “Nipsey Blue,” the Doggfather gets all in his feelings from the studio to the streets of LA as he remembers the good times he shared with the young G while stock footage of them kicking it together play throughout the video. Rest in Power, Nip. Speaking of YG’s, DeJ Loaf is out here reminding everyone she got bars and for her black-and-white clip to “No Saint” gets her G’d up style on and looks ready to ride on whoever dares talk to her sideways. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Problem featur...
Geofenced Streams Could Lead to Virtual Concert Tours
Haitian DJ Michael Brun is experimenting with a way to help artists earn additional revenue during the worldwide live music shutdown. Rather than perform as a part of a large livestreamed festival, he’s exploring a new method for artists to limit their audience to fans in a particular area—geofencing. By hosting geofenced livestreams, artists can host shows specifically in one city and justify admission based on the fact that it’s an exclusive performance. When speaking with the Deccan Chronicle, Brun stated that he will be treating each city on his experimental virtual tour to exclusive setlists and stage production. This opens the door for other artists to follow in his footsteps and embark on virtual concert tours from the comfort and safety of their homes or studi...
Underground Vibes | 053
“All My Heroes” Ft. Sarah Rebecca – Naeleck In an interesting change of pace, Naeleck crafts a forward-thinking synthwave anthem with his latest single Dancing Dead single “All My Heroes,” enlisting singer and songwriter Sarah Rebecca for a breathtaking vocal performance. “Friends Now” – Former Hero Making his debut on San Holo’s bitbird, Former Hero just released one of his best works to date, creating an indie-electronic gem with “Friends Now.” “Felt This Way” – Joey McCrilley UK-based producer Joey McCrilley’s latest is one of his brightest singles ever. The talented producer is known for combining soulful funk sounds with house aesthetics, and “Felt This Way” is no exception. “Strangers” Ft. XChenda – Yonexx & WXLF Finding its home on Lacuna, Yonexx and WXLF...
TOKiMONSTA Signs With WME, Hits Career Milestone
Already in the midst of a busy release schedule for her new remix album, TOKiMONSTA is making moves on the back end of the industry, today announcing a change in talent representation from Paradigm to the William Morris Endeavor (WME) agency, one of Hollywood’s largest. This shift marks a career milestone for TOKiMONSTA, confirming her upward trajectory with a big league contract. Her future under WME includes the release of a companion remix album for her sixth studio album, Oasis Nocturno, and a confirmed Coachella 2021 performance. TOKiMONSTA’s long-awaited time in the spotlight came in 2017 with the release of her fifth full-length project, Lune Rouge, which was nominated at the Grammys for “Best Dance/Electronic Album” that year. She made history, be...
Major Lazer, Disclosure Included in Barack Obama’s 2020 Summer Playlist
Ahead of the upcoming Democratic National Convention, former President Barack Obama shared a new playlist with his favorite tracks for summer 2020. It’s particularly noteworthy as two dance music mainstay acts managed to receive presidential approval. Major Lazer‘s massive collaboration alongside Beyoncé and Shatta Wale, “ALREADY,” a track from Beyoncé’s recently released Black Is King album, made the cut. UK house hitmakers Disclosure also join the ranks with a remix of their collaboration “Know Your Worth” alongside Davido, Tems, and Khalid having caught the Obama’s attention. The eclectic playlist is comprised of just over fifty songs and features several artists who will be performing during this week’s Democr...
ICED EARTH’s JON SCHAFFER To Reunite With MATT BARLOW For Collection Of Christmas Classics
ICED EARTH founder, songwriter, guitarist and producer Jon Schaffer has reunited with former ICED EARTH vocalist Matt Barlow to celebrate the holiday season as only they can! The duo returns as the SCHAFFER/BARLOW PROJECT and this time are putting their unique spin on five Christmas classics and two ICED EARTH songs. “Winter Nights” was born out of a long-standing desire between Schaffer and Barlow to work together again. The idea to work on holiday songs was interesting to both guys. The EP features holiday classics like “Silent Night” and “Little Drummer Boy”, as well as new interpretations of the ICED EARTH classics “Watching Over Me” and “I Died For You”. “Winter Nights” is available in numerous configurations on K...
Watch DOWN Rehearse For Upcoming ‘The Quarter Century Throwdown’ Livestreamed Event
Video of DOWN rehearsing for its upcoming “The Quarter Century Throwdown” livestreamed event can be seen below. This year marks the 25th anniversary of DOWN‘s 1995-released, now classic debut, “NOLA”. Plans for select shows featuring vocalist Philip Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders performing the record in its entirety were sidelined due to the global pandemic. In its wake, the band will take part in an exclusive livestream later this month. Fittingly dubbed “The Quarter Century Throwdown”, the high-production, multi-camera event will take place August 29 at 6:00 p.m. EST using cutting-edge streaming technology to create a one-of-a-kind virtual concert experience. The show will be reb...
Former ILL NIÑO Singer CRISTIAN MACHADO Releases ‘Die Alone’ Music Video
Cristian Machado, former lead singer of Latin hard rock band ILL NIÑO, has premiered the video for his new single “Die Alone”. Watch it below. “Every video I’ve been in before, I’m headbanging and jumping around like a maniac,” says Machado. “‘Die Alone’ is unlike any video I’ve ever made. It features me as a songwriter and musician, it includes some very close friends, and it’s a dance of emotions. It’s likely a different side of me some may be surprised existed all along.” The song, penned by Machado himself, will appear on the artist’s debut solo album “Hollywood y Sycamore”, due out September 25 on Chesky Records‘ sub-label Coconut Bay. Overall, the album finds Machado moving away from...
IRON MAIDEN’s ADRIAN SMITH is ‘Very Excited’ About His Rumored Collaboration With RICHIE KOTZEN
In a new interview with Eonmusic, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith confirmed that he has another side project in the works. “I’m very excited about it, but I can’t say,” he said. “I’m doing a lot of singing, but the person I’m working with, we’re sort of splitting the vocals. But that’ll be coming. I’m very excited about it, but I’m sworn to secrecy at the moment.” Asked if there is a possibility of any live dates from this project, Adrian said: “Hopefully, hopefully. It depends on the bloody virus, you know? At the moment, everything’s screwed, so…” Although Smith did not offer any details about his new project, he was almost certainly referring to a much-rumored collaboration with THE WINERY DOGS ...
Third Man Records to Auction Off Iconic White Stripes Gear, Memorabilia, and More
Third Man Records auctions off drum kits from The White Stripes’ “Hardest Button to Button” video This past June, Third Man Records unearthed old footage of The White Stripes’ first-ever TV performance filmed back in 2000. The Jack White-founded label is now offering fans the chance to physically own a piece of Third Man history via an online auction. Set to run from August 26th through the 30th, the “Garage Sale” will feature “one-of-a-kind” collector’s items from the label’s archives. This includes: drum kits from The White Stripes’ iconic music video for “Hardest Button to Button” directed by Michel Gondry; stage monitor covers and pedalboards used on tour by The White Stripes; and guitars pulled from Jack White’s own expansive personal collection. The auction also pro...
Brasstracks Share the Origins of New Single “Golden Ticket” with Common, Masego: Stream
In our new music feature Origins, we asks artists to take a moment to reflect on the backstory of their latest single. Today, Brasstracks tell us how they cashed their “Golden Ticket” with Common and Masego. Rising from their jazz school backgrounds, Brasstracks have already accomplished more than most duos made of just horns and drums could dream of. Mark Ronson essentially has them on speed dial, they’ve got some GRAMMY shine thanks to their work on Chance the Rapper’s “No Problem”, and they’ve collaborated with everyone from Wyclef Jean to Anderson .Paak. Oh, and they only formed six years ago. But now Ivan Jackson and Conor Rayne are really ready to grab the spotlight with their debut album, Golden Ticket. Due out August 21st, the full-length follows their 2019 EP Before...
LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy Joins Senator Chuck Schumer to Save Independent Venues: Watch
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, and Grace Blake of Iridium, photo via NIVA The pandemic has proven especially dire for the live music scene, as the National Independent Venue Association found that 90% of independent music venues could close without financial aid. That’s why NIVA is fighting hard to get the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act passed. To promote their efforts, the organization gathered LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, New York’s Senator Chuck Schumer, and a number of New York-area venue owners for a press conference outside of Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right on Tuesday. After being introduced by Baby’s co-owner/music director Billy Jones, Senator Schumer stepped to the mic first. “Our live venues are the pulse, the heart, and t...
