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Latin Songs Inspired by Social Media: Don Omar’s ‘Myspace,’ J Balvin’s ‘Snapchat’ & More
Many of today’s hottest Latin artists were discovered on social media, including Bad Bunny who began creating his tunes on Soundcloud and Lele Pons who rose from Vine to Latin music star. Spanish crooner Pablo Alborán, Brazilian sensation Anitta, and up-and-coming JD Pantoja all leaped to fame after kicking off their careers on YouTube. In addition, many Latin songs are getting on the radar fueled by their success on TikTok, including Juanfran’s “Como Llora,” Nio Garcia’s “La Jeepeta” in collaboration with Brray, Juanka, Anuel AA and Myke Towers, and Grupo Firme’s “El Guero” featuring Marca MP, which have all secured spots on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart this year. {“nid”:”9428752″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”20 Popular La...
MOONSPELL’s New Album Will Be About Solitude, Says FERNANDO RIBEIRO
MOONSPELL singer Fernando Ribeiro spoke to A&P Reacts about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band’s next album. He said (see video below): “When we could get together again in our studio [during the coronavirus pandemic], our main priority was to write new music. We had written a lot of stuff back in 2019, which was cool stuff, but I thought it could be much better. So I talked with Pedro [Paixão, keyboards] and Ricardo [Amorim, guitar], and I said, ‘Well, let’s change a little bit. Let’s take what’s really, really excellent and get rid of all the other parts,’ and then we started a bit anew. So we still have a lot to do about this album, to define the concept. I think it won’t be an album like [2017’s] ‘1755&#...
PEARL JAM’s STONE GOSSARD: ‘I Can’t Tell You Enough About How Big Of A CHRIS CORNELL Fan I Am’
PEARL JAM guitarist Stone Gossard recently spoke to SiriusXM‘s Pearl Jam Radio (Ch. 22) about how he was influenced and inspired by late SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell. He said (hear audio below): “I can’t tell you enough about how big of a Chris Cornell fan I am in terms of just [the] impact he’s had on me personally in terms of watching him as an artist and listening to SOUNDGARDEN over the years and watching what SOUNDGARDEN did during their time and their peak of their powers. And just having been involved in music and having some successes around when they were and how we influenced each other and affected each other and supported each other. How Chris supported Jeff [Ament] and I through the death of [pre-PEARL JAM band MOTHER LOVE BONE singer] Andy Wood, an...
Watch BLIND GUARDIAN Perform New Song ‘Violent Shadows’
German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN played a brand new song that hasn’t been recorded yet, “Violent Shadows”, during this past weekend’s Wacken World Wide digital festival. Video of the performance can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Welcome To Dying 07:17 Violent Shadows 11:53 Majesty This past February, BLIND GUARDIAN frontman Hansi Kürsch of told Canada’s The Metal Voice about the musical direction of the band’s next album: “It’s another amazing ride. It’s more progressive than people probably would expect, but it’s typical BLIND GUARDIAN. “When we spoke last time [a few months ago], I probably not even have been aware of it, because I was of the opinion that there still is a lot of orchestration in there,” h...
Original MACHINE HEAD Drummer TONY COSTANZA Dead At 52
Original MACHINE HEAD drummer Tony Costanza has died. He was 52 years old. Costanza‘s passing was confirmed by his former CRISIS bandmate Afzaal Nasiruddeen, who wrote in a Facebook post: “It is with a very heavy heart that I have to accept and inform everyone concerned that I lost my brother, band mate, home boy and family today. “Tony Costanza was one of a kind. A man with a huge heart, love and loyalty for the ones close to him. “I cannot relate to this reality of loss yet. I know he had a lot of admirers, and I was one of his biggest. He would have literally taken a bullet for me. Thats the kind of gangster brother he was. “Tony died in his sleep this morning so I am sure he was at peace and in no pain. “I wish his Mother all the strength she can mus...
Hear Members of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Deradoorian, Interpol Cover Black Sabbath
Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner, Angel Deradoorian, Interpol’s Brad Truax, Greg Fox, and Mick Barr have announced their first single as Black Sabbath cover band BSCBR. The quintet’s Master of Rehearsal seven-inch single, out September 4 via Famous Class Records, features “Sweet Leaf” and “Fairies Wear Boots.” All proceeds from the digital release will benefit Black Lives Matter, Pitchfork reports. Hear “Sweet Leaf” below. The original track, which kicks off Black Sabbath’s third LP, Master of Reality, commences with a burst of looped coughing. In that spirit, the cover opens with grunts, laughter, and the random question, “There was a Chuck Norris movie called Invasion U.S.A., right?” (Indeed there was.) The new rendition...
Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins Enlists Ben Gibbard, Tegan Quin for New Podcast
Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins will discuss the intricacies of songwriting with Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard, Tegan and Sara’s Tegan Quin, Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus, Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba, and more on his upcoming podcast. The Pass-Through Frequencies series launches with a Hoppus-featured episode on Aug. 6. Adkins detailed his direction for the show in a new trailer, noting his enthusiasm for creative conversation. “I’ve been writing songs with our band, Jimmy Eat World, for 26 years now,” he says in the clip. “And even after all that time, I’ve realized I am just a student. Songwriting to me is a never-ending circle of listening and responding to your inner creative voice. What’s fascinating to me is tal...
Kanye West Withdraws Petition to Appear on New Jersey Presidential Ballot
As Kanye West’s presidential campaign slogs on its second month, the rapper-mogul is reportedly having a hard time getting on a state’s presidential ballot. Despite getting enough signatures in Oklahoma, the West campaign had to withdraw its petition to appear on the New Jersey ballot, according to the AP, which saw an email thread between Administrative Law Judge Gail Cookson and what the publication describes as “an unidentified person writing from a Kanye 2020 address.” “At this time, Kanye 2020 has no further option than to regrettably withdraw from New Jersey and cease further efforts to place Mr. West’s name on the New Jersey ballot,” the email said on Monday, according to the AP. The AP also reported that attorney Scott Salmon was concerned that the signature...
Kesha Dreams of Adventures With Her Cat Mr. Peep$ in ‘Little Bit of Love’ Video
Kesha is back with a new video for “Little Bit of Love,” which comes from her latest LP, High Road. Known for her off-the-wall and, at times, goofy ideas, Kesha takes us into her dreams where she imagines Mr. Peep$ as a life-size human with a feline face (of course). The dynamic duo explore the seas, ride roosters through the desert and even execute a bank heist. Regardless of where they go, the video clearly shows her devotion and love for Mr. Peep$. Not only did Kesha take the directing duties, but she also stars in it with her award-winning cat, Mr. Peep$. Using a cheap greenscreen setup and the iPhone 11 Pro Max, she, Mr. Peep$ and her boyfriend Brad were the cast and crew for the visual project but also enlisted the help of co-director Jonah Best for editing and VFX, who d...
The Velvet Underground’s John Cale Joins Kelly Lee Owens On New Single “Corner Of My Sky”: Stream
After a brief pandemic-related postponement, Kelly Lee Owens will release her new album Inner Song at the end of the month. The upcoming effort was previously teased with both “Melt!” and “On”. Now, for her third preview, the electronic music producer has enlisted the help of The Velvet Underground’s own… Please click the link below to read the full article. The Velvet Underground’s John Cale Joins Kelly Lee Owens On New Single “Corner Of My Sky”: Stream Lake Schatz You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give...
Neil Young Sues Donald Trump for Copyright Infringement
Neil Young has made good on his threat to sue Donald Trump over the unauthorized usage of his music. On Tuesday, the veteran rocker posted an unsigned copy of the lawsuit, which will be filed in the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit states that Trump’s campaign does not… Please click the link below to read the full article. Neil Young Sues Donald Trump for Copyright Infringement Alex Young You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Max Weinberg Joins Members of My Chemical Romance, Hatebreed, and Dillinger Escape Plan for Misfits Cover: Watch
Another week, another fine all-star quarantine performance from the good folks at Two Minutes to Late Night. The latest edition of the YouTube channel’s “Bedroom Covers” series spans music generations, as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer Max Weinberg joins members of My Chemical Romance, Hatebreed, and The Dillinger… Please click the link below to read the full article. Max Weinberg Joins Members of My Chemical Romance, Hatebreed, and Dillinger Escape Plan for Misfits Cover: Watch Spencer Kaufman You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging an...
