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Supergrass, The Libertines and More to Play UK’s First Socially Distanced Music Venue
As we are several months into the global pandemic and as places begin to open up, concert venues are still trying to figure out where they fit into this safe, socially distanced solution. The Virgin Money Unity Arena, the UK’s first dedicated socially distanced music venue, has announced its lineup for the first shows that will kick off in August. Kicking off on Aug. 14 with Craig Charles, Supergrass, the Libertines, Two Door Cinema Club, Maximo Park, Tom Grennan, Jason Manford and Bill Bailey are also on the bill. First Announcement! Live entertainment returns to Newcastle! Many more shows to be announced including family programme! Enjoy music, comedy and much more from your own personal viewing area. Tickets on sale Friday: https://t.co/PIQGqfoYNC 📣 pic.twitter.com/6Dpg7WXDk2 — ...
Martin Scorsese to Co-Direct Documentary on New York Dolls Singer David Johansen
Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi will co-direct a documentary on New York Dolls singer David Johansen. The yet-to-be-titled documentary does not have a release date but will be released through Showtime Documentary Films. The documentary will chronicle the singer’s nearly 50-year career, which began as a teen in New York City in the ’60s before he rose to fame with the Dolls. It will also look at his turn taking on swing music as Buster Poindexter in the ’80s before pivoting to the blues with the Harry Smiths in the ’90s “I’ve known David Johansen for decades, and his music has been a touchstone ever since I listened to the Dolls when I was making Mean Streets,” Scorsese said in a statement. “Then and now, David’s music captures the energy and excitement of New York City. I often se...
Neil Young Writes Open Letter to Donald Trump Following Mt Rushmore Rally
Ahead of a speech at Mt. Rushmore, President Donald Trump played several of Neil Young’s songs, including “Rockin’ in the Free World” before and after he left the stage. Neil Young, as you might imagine, wasn’t happy about it. Now, Young has written another open letter to Trump, which was posted on his Neil Young Archives site. “Although I have repeatedly asked you to please not use my music because it indicates that I support your agenda, you have always played my songs anyway at your gatherings, with no regard for my rights, even calling me names on twitter,” Young wrote. “Because you are in charge of the Covid 19 response here in the USA, I will not sue you, (as certainly is my right) potentially distracting from your important work at hand protecting and saving American lives,” he cont...
Anjimile Announces Debut Album Giver Taker, Shares “Maker”: Stream
Trans indie songwriter Anjimile has signed on with Father/Daughter Records for the release of her debut album. Titled Giver Taker, it’s due for arrival September 18th. Inspired by “faith, addiction, and Anjimile’s own transition,” the upcoming nine-track project tells a larger story about self-discovery. A statement adds, “Giver Taker captures his ability to not only survive hardships, but grow into the person he was always meant to be.” Born in Dallas, but now based out of Boston, Anjimile infuses his style of indie rock and folk with musical bits of his past and present. Evident are the influences of the African pop passed on by his parents, his time spent in youth choir, and his love of both ’80s classics and recent works from Sufjan Stevens. Most of the recording was done thanks in par...
The Sword’s J.D. Cronise Talks New Compilations, Bootlegging Rare Clutch Tracks, and His Band’s Future
Modern stoner rock owes a major debt to The Sword. Formed in 2003 in Austin, the band’s propensity for Black Sabbath-influenced doom and desert grooves predated the subculture that suddenly emerged from the stoner rock scene in the 2010s. Suddenly, remote fans of bands like Sleep and Electric Wizard were connected by the familiar churning sounds of these bands. The Sword played a vital role in this movement, with their 2006 debut album, Age of Winters, and its lead single, the now legendary “Freya”, cementing their place in doom metal lore. It was a time of resurgence for classic rock, a new era of teenagers were discovering Led Zeppelin and Sabbath, and “Freya” garnered The Sword a cult audience of eager rock fans. Their music even reached Lars Ulrich of Metallica, who would eventually ta...
Thandie Newton Says Amy Pascal Pushed for Black Stereotypes
Thandie Newton is no stranger to the ills of Hollywood, and certainly not the industry’s ensuing racism. In a new interview with Vulture, the Westworld star details a particularly harrowing moment with former Sony producer Amy Pascal. For context, Newton had met with Pascal to audition for Charlie’s Angels, McG’s blockbuster reimagining of the ’70s series that would become one of the highest grossing pictures of 2000. Newton wouldn’t go near it — and with good reason. Below is her account of the meeting: I had a meeting with her, and she said, “Look, I don’t mean to be politically incorrect, but the character as written and you playing the role, I just feel like we’ve got to make sure that it’s believable.” I was like, “What do you mean? What changes would you have to make?” She’s like, “W...
Dave Chapelle Hosts Socially-Distanced ‘Summer Camp’ Event With Erykah Badu, Common & More
Dave Chappelle and friends made sure to have a blast in a social-distanced way during the Fourth of July weekend. Chappelle ventured back to his hometown in Dayton, OH, and hosted Chappelle Summer Camp, which featured comedic and musical performances. Those in attendance included Erykah Badu, Common, Talib Kweli, Michael Che, Tiffany Haddish, DJ Trauma, Michelle Wolf, Donnell Rawlings, Cipha Sounds, Questlove, Jon Hamm, Mo Amer and Issa Ali. During the festive gathering, Chappelle did an action-packed cover of Eric B and Rakim’s “Paid in Full” featuring Common and Talib Kweli. The Roots’ Questlove gushed about his Chappelle Camp Summer experience in an Instagram post he shared after the event. “Drove 900+ miles to a hippie farm town...
Amanda Kloots Cries While Thanking Fans For Support After Nick Cordero’s Death, Shares Family Movies
Amanda Kloots documented her late husband Broadway star Nick Cordero’s three-month battle against COVID-19, frequently posting updates about his condition and, sadly, confirming his passing over the weekend. On Monday (July 6), she broke down in tears in an Instagram Live video while discussing the Tony-nominated star’s career highlights. “Nick’s dream of becoming a rock star definitely happened and it’s because of you guys and your support,” Kloots said in the video, posted one day after she confirmed that Cordero had died at age 41. “There were days when I did not think I could get on social media and sing but I always felt better after I did… It always made me feel better. Singing and dancing is an amazing way to have some therapy in your life.” While thanking fans wor...
Luke Bryan’s ‘One Margarita’ Tops Country Airplay: ‘It’s Going to Be Even More Fun at a Live Show’
The song completes the quickest trip to No. 1 this year. Luke Bryan banks his 23rd No. 1 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart, as “One Margarita” rises 2-1 on the July 11-dated list. The song gained by 13% to 32.8 million audience impressions in the week ending July 5, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. The track, written by Michael Carter, Matt Dragstrem and Josh Thompson, reaches No. 1 in its 15th week on Country Airplay, wrapping the fastest trip to the top this year. It completes the quickest coronation since Luke Combs’ “Even Though I’m Leaving” also reached the summit in its 15th frame in November 2019. [embedded content] “When I first heard ‘One Margarita,’ I really thought it was the perfect summer song,” Bryan tel...
Watch Miley Cyrus Dance to This Classic ’90s Throwback Hit With Cody Simpson
Miley Cyrus took to social media on Monday (July 6) to share an adorable backyard dance with boyfriend Cody Simpson. “If we can’t get back to work….. let’s get back to WERK,” she captioned the TikTok set to C+C Music Factory’s 1990 classic “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now).” In the clip, the pop star wears a royal blue string bikini, while her Aussie boyfriend performs the choreography shirtless in just a pair of shorts and Emporio Armani underwear. While she’s not dancing, Cyrus has managed to stay busy in quarantine — launching her Instagram Live talk show Bright Minded, directing the music video for Simpson’s “Captain’s Dance with the Devil” and even revealing she’s now six months sober. The adorable...
Former Kasabian Singer Tom Meighan Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Ex-Fiancée
Former Kasabian singer Tom Meighan has pleaded guilty to assault earlier today (July 7). Meighan has been sentenced to “an 18-month community order and told to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work,” BBC reported. He will also need to do a five-day rehabilitation program as well as pay a “£90 victim surcharge and £85 in prosecution costs.” The news follows his departure from the UK rock band yesterday (July 6), which he said was due to dealing with “personal issues.” The 39-year-old musician appeared at the Leicester Magistrates’ Court where he admitted to attacking, his ex-fancée, Vikki Ager, on April 9. The court proceeding revealed that Ager was hit on the head with a hamster cage, thrown across the room and was “threatened” to be hit with a wooden pallet, BBC reported. CCTV video fo the a...
System of a Down’s John Dolmayan: Black Lives Matter “Never Had Legitimacy”
System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan has condemned Black Lives Matter in a new Instagram post, insisting the movement “never had legitimacy” and calling it a “propaganda tool” for the Democratic Party. Dolmayan has been making headlines for the past few months with his right-wing sociopolitical commentary. On Monday night, he posted a picture of Secoreia Turner, an 8-year-old black girl who was killed over the weekend in Atlanta amid a wave of gun violence in the city. Upon her death, Secoreia’s father exclaimed, “They say Black Lives Matter. You killed your own this time.” Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms added, “You can’t blame this on a police officer; you can’t say this is about criminal justice reform. This is about some people carrying some weapons who shot up a car with an 8-yea...