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JACK RUSSELL Teams Up With ROBIN MCAULEY For Quarantine Acoustic Cover Of TOTO’s ‘Hold The Line’
Jack Russell (GREAT WHITE, JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE) and Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP, SURVIVOR) have teamed up with several friends to record a quarantine acoustic cover version of the TOTO classic “Hold The Line”. Joining them are Robby Lochner (JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE) on steel-string acoustic guitars, Jose Antonio Rodriguez on nylon-string guitars, Felix “D-Kat” Pollard on drums, Javy Bojorquez on bass, and Morgan Myles on backing vocals. JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE is working on material for the follow-up to 2017’s “He Saw It Comin'” LP. JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE has just released “Once Bitten Acoustic Bytes”, a very special acoustic album revisiting GREAT WHITE‘s 1987 multi-platinum mast...
Here Is New Video Of Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Singing ‘Don’t You Let Me Down’ From His 1978 Solo Album
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss has released a video of him singing the song “Don’t You Let Me Down” from his 1978 self-titled solo record. Criss uploaded the video to Vimeo, writing in an accompanying message: “My friend and a longtime fan Mark stopped by my house to help me out with a few things and while he was here. He asked if I would sing for him one of his favorite songs from my 1978 solo record (‘Don’t You Let Me Down’). So here I am singing live along with my solo record. He wanted to share his exciting moment with all of you other fans and asked if I could post it on my site for you to see. He was so excited he was shaking. Hope you all enjoy it as well. We did. It was fun!!!” “Don’t You Let Me Down” was original...
JETHRO TULL’s IAN ANDERSON Endorses ‘Made In America’ Hand Sanitizer
The small businesses in Virginia today received a major endorsement for their hand sanitizer project from progressive rock and roll legend Ian Anderson, founding member of the band JETHRO TULL, for their efforts producing a “made in America” hand sanitizer. The Virginia Hand Sanitizer consortium coordinated by the Center For Applied Innovation, LLC (CAI) in Yorktown, Virginia has been coordinating formulation and sales of 80% World Health Organization hand sanitizer to government agencies as well as donating thousands of gallons to first responders, healthcare workers, local charities and other during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. The group continues to work diligently with a Virginia Service Disabled Veteran-Owned CAI and the non-profit Partners International Foundation...
Jonah Ray: How ‘Bout a Nice Hawaiian Punk?
(Like all of Jonah’s articles, there is a corresponding Spotify playlist of all the bands he mentions. Feel free to immerse yourself and listen while reading. Imagine that, a feast for yer eyes and ears at the SAME TIME.) When I tell people I was born and raised on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu, they usually say “WHY DID YOU EVER LEAVE?!” or “WOW! I thought you were from the Midwest or something.” I guess my large, pale stature, and unending desire to slug beers makes them assume as much. Their next round of confusion usually stems from learning that I was a part of the island’s punk scene as well. “How does that even work?” Fair question. I try to tell them that It works…fine, I guess? For a punk scene to sustain itself (with any consistency), it usually needs a handful of local bands that...
Ten-a-Key Karen Fired From Job After Screaming “White Lives Are Better” At Black Lives Matter Protestors
Source: Twitter / Twitter During the past few years for “inexplicable reasons” racist white folk have felt emboldened to show their true colors in public when dealing with Black and Brown folk. But it seems like the recent Black Lives Matters demonstrations seemed to have had them in a frenzy even when in front of a camera phone. The latest —and certainly not last—incident came this past Saturday (July 4th of course) when a middle-aged white woman was caught on video spewing a racist and homophobic rant while at counter-protesting a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Elizabethton, Tennessee. According to the Johnson City Press, Sonya Holt attended the counter-protest to bask in her white privilege and yell “white lives matter” and “white lives are better” at peaceful protesters calling fo...
Black Thought Announces ‘Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane and Abel’ EP
Source: Sean Zanni / Getty For well over two decades, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter has maintained his status as one of the best Hip-Hop artists to ever grace a microphone. Although the Bad Lieutenant is forever connected to The Roots for good reason, Black Thought’s solo run via his Streams Of Thought series will be getting a new installment on July 31. The latest EP, Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane and Abel, continues Black Thought’s lyrical examinations and dominance within the art form, employing the same strategy of working with one producer as he did with the previous installment. This time, Thought’s new drop is produced solely by Sean C, who has worked with Jay-Z, Pusha T, Joey BadA$$, and more. Billed as an EP, the 13-track release features the likes of ScHoolboy Q, Swizz Beatz, ...
It’s #BlackoutDay2020, Here Is What You Need Know About The Economic Call To Action
Source: Grace Cary / Getty Tuesday (Jul.7) marks the arrival of Blackout Day 2020. The economic protest sparked by Calvin Martyr is a call to action urging Black people across the country to not spend their money except with Black-owned businesses only. Organizers behind the movement want Black people to understand the power in their dollars. On the website dedicated to Blackout Day 2020, the call to action is broken down in this description: “This movement is an awakening of the national consciousness of black people in America and abroad. We need economic solidarity in America amongst all black people unequivocally. In order to break free from the chains of financial servility, we will organize days, weeks, months, and years if necessary when not one black person in America will spend a ...
Papoose & Remy Ma Expecting Their Second Child Together
Source: photo: Instagram Source: BET2020 / Getty Looks like our favorite “Black Love” family is about to add another addition to the household. No, Beyoncé isn’t pregnant again. We’re talking about Remy Ma and Papoose. During a recent online conversation with Claudia Jordan, the Brooklyn rapper revealed that he and his Boogie Down ride-or-die are expecting their second child together and he couldn’t be happier with the situation. “I love being with my family. I get to spend so much time with my amazing wife and my daughter. We’re just making the best out of it and moving forward. Some good things are actually coming out of this. You know, we gonna have a new child soon.” Congratulations! For anyone who’s spent the last few years watching Pap and Remy’s relationship on Love & Hip Hop: N...
COVID-19 Safety Measures Ignored in Massive Secret Las Vegas Desert Rave on 4th of July
According to footage obtained by local Las Vegas NBC affiliate KSNV News 3, a massive secret North Las Vegas desert rave took place on the 4th of July in which COVID-19 safety measures were categorically ignored. Once tickets were purchased online via a sponsor called “Malum Geminos,” the secret location of the event was revealed and people were explicitly told not to post about it on social media in order to keep the clandestine party out of the scope of authorities. A copy of the flier, which promised a “multi-stage event,” can be found below. Lauren Clark After the News 3 team caught wind of the event, they arrived on the scene to find an enormous illicit party. Footage obtained by the outlet displays a full-fledged rave with mosh-pits, gigantic speaker...
Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings to Celebrate Ten-Year Anniversary with 360° Livestream Event
It’s a milestone anniversary for Hardwell‘s Revealed Recordings imprint. Celebrating a decade of history, the label is bringing things full circle with a livestream celebration for the ages. This August, Revealed is going live from Amsterdam’s iconic Koepelkerk church. The site of the copper-domed building will be outfitted with a DJ booth for one historic night, the events of which will be captured using cutting edge 360° production technology. With the robust production setup, dance music fans worldwide will have the opportunity to experience the sacred site from their own unique perspectives. Revealed’s 360° livestream event The night, of course, would not be complete without a stellar lineup, but Revealed has not yet announced one and is keeping ...
Malta to Host Three Large-Scale Music Festivals This Summer
The majority of music festivals worldwide have been on the chopping block in 2020, but on the Mediterranean island of Malta, a series of live music festivals are beginning to take shape. With one of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates throughout Europe, Malta is in a favorable position as the nation begins to reopen. Soon after, the country hopes to welcome festival-goers for three separate events: Escape 2 the Island, BPM Festival, and Rhythm + Waves. Tickets have already hit the market for Escape 2 the Island, which features artists such as Charlie Sloth, Ms Banks, and Unknown T. A week later, the island will host Rhythm + Waves, a festival featuring numerous drum & bass heavyweights, including Andy C,Chase & Status, and Netsky. Finally, the follow...
New Music from The Glitch Mob, TOKiMONSTA, More to Be Featured In “Ghost of Tsushima” Remix EP
The video game soundtrack for the forthcoming title Ghost of Tsushima is receiving its own remix EP courtesy of several dance music stars. The PlayStation 4 exclusive game, which follows the story of 13th century samurai warriors, is set for release later this month. Electronic artists The Glitch Mob and TOKiMONSTA are slated to take part in the effort, each releasing their first tracks following early 2020 EP offerings. Alessandro Cortini, the multi-instrumentalist of Nine Inch Nails fame, will also be joining the remix EP, titled Sound of the Storm – Ghost of Tsushima Soundtrack: Reimagined EP. The project is arriving by way of Milan Records. Thus far, Grammy-nominated producer Tycho‘s remix is the only track that has been released from the forthcoming project. ...
