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Dash Berlin Drops Uplifting Single “New Dawn” with HALIENE
Dash Berlin is here to get you through the quarantine blues, dropping an effervescent single titled “New Dawn” featuring vocals by HALIENE. The legendary trance and progressive house producer takes HALIENE’s inspiring lyrics and pairs them with a melodic arrangement. The gentle piano eventually leads into a bright, beaming drop that channels the peak-time energy one may feel at the apex of a festival set. Ultimately, “New Dawn” is here to elevate even the gloomiest of days. Dash Berlin has been a resounding force in trance music for years, and he only reinforces his reputation with his latest release. By combining elements of classic trance with a number of modern production techniques, the esteemed producer provides a warm virtual hug to all of his ador...
Armin van Buuren Unveils Expansive “Lost Tapes” Album
When a legendary producer finally feels like it’s the right time to release a track they’ve been hiding from the world, you stop what you are doing and listen. Such is the case with Armin van Buuren, who has officially unveiled a massive thirty-one track compilation titled Lost Tapes. It’s an expansive collection of remixes and bootlegs that have only previously appeared in live sets and online rips, and he has now brought them all together in one place for our listening pleasure. The Armada leader has accumulated an impressive collection of remixes, each dating back to a different chapter in his indelible career. Maddix delivers a blast from the past with his remix of the popular “This Is What It Feels Like” while David Gr...
Complete Your Summer With Lollapalooza’s Live Virtual Festival, Streaming Now
Following the July 9th cancellation of its in-person edition, Chicago festival Lollapalooza has followed in the footsteps of other major music fests, launching its free virtual festival this weekend. The star-studded lineup includes original performances from EDM heavy-hitters Valentino Khan, Carnage, NGHTMRE, and Chicago natives Louis the Child and Kaskade, along with past appearances from music industry legends Paul McCartney, A$AP Rocky, Lorde, Jane’s Addiction, OutKast, Pearl Jam and The Weeknd. The festival is available to stream July 30th to August 2nd at 5PM CST exclusively on YouTube. Today’s lineup highlights include live sets from Alison Wonderland and ZHU along with video recordings of past Lollapalooza performances from Metal...
MANOWAR Is Working On ‘The Final Battle II’ EP, Putting Finishing Touches On DVD/Blu-Ray Of Mexico Concert
MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio has told Sergi Ramos of Spain’s The Metal Circus that the band is using the coronavirus downtime to work on several projects. “We are currently completing a DVD and Blu-ray of our first-ever show in Mexico with an amazing 8K video production,” he said. “We’re in the studio recording songs for the next EP, ‘The Final Battle II’, and we are already preparing the massive production for our 40th-anniversary tour that will kick off in spring 2021.” Four years after announcing its “farewell” tour, only to later clarify that MANOWAR has no plans of calling it quits, DeMaio is not ruling out a 50th-anniversary celebration in 2030. “No one can say what the future will bring, nor can we relive the past,R...
Ex-THE BLACK CROWES Drummer STEVE GORMAN ‘Understands’ Why RICH ROBINSON Would Deny ‘Blowing Off JIMMY PAGE’
Former THE BLACK CROWES drummer Steve Gorman says that he understands why guitarist Rich Robinson would want to deny that he turned down an offer to write music with Jimmy Page. In his book “Hard To Handle: The Life And Death Of The Black Crowes”, Gorman said that he learned from Page that the legendary LED ZEPPELIN guitarist wanted to write songs with the Robinson brothers for what at the time was supposed to be THE BLACK CROWES‘ next record, but that Rich blew him off with a “No thanks! … We don’t need more songs.” “I was insulted,” Page allegedly said to the drummer, who furiously called THE CROWES‘ manager and told him, “I’m driving to Connecticut, and I’m going to kill Rich in his home.” In a brand new inter...
Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer JEREMY SPENCER’s PSYCHOSEXUAL To Livestream Concert Tonight
PSYCHOSEXUAL, the new rock band fronted by former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Jeremy Spencer, will take part in a very special concert event tonight (Friday, July 31) at 8:00 p.m. PDT/11:00 p.m. EDT, to be livestreamed via the group’s Facebook page and YouTube channel from Structure’s Virtual Venue. PSYCHOSEXUAL is promoting its debut album, “Torch The Faith”, which was released today through Spencer‘s own independent label 6ex Records. The effort was co-produced by Spencer with DROWNING POOL producer Shawn McGhee. “This year has been uniquely challenging, to say the least — for all of us — but releasing ‘Torch The Faith’ is an actual dream come true,” said Spencer, who sports a Mephistophelian mask as singer/frontman Devil Daddy al...
FROM ASHES TO NEW Debuts New Version Of ‘Scars That I’m Hiding’ Feat. IN FLAMES’ ANDERS FRIDÉN
FROM ASHES TO NEW has debuted a new version of “Scars That I’m Hiding” that was created for the soundtrack for the Better Noise Films release “The Retaliators” (out on demand in late October 2020). With guest vocals from Anders Fridén of IN FLAMES, this version of “Scars That I’m Hiding” is the newest focus track from “The Retaliators Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”. A version without Fridén‘s vocals will be included on the band’s upcoming release titled “Panic”, due out August 28. Of the track and film, frontman Matt Brandyberry says: “There is nothing more badass than being able to act alongside so many talented artists, and ‘The Retaliators’ gave us that opportunity. “As kids,...
Watch Flying Lotus’ Psychedelic ‘Remind U’ Video
Flying Lotus’ new video for “Remind U” is as psychedelic as the song itself. The clip, directed by Winston Hacking, builds on the surreal visual style of his 2017 “Post Requisite” visual. The collage-style piece simply pans left to right, revealing a landscape of wild images, including a fish spaceship, alien-like creatures, vintage cheerleaders, lightbulbs, people dancing, gymnasts, graffiti artists, and skateboarding kids. In a statement, Hacking says the video “recreates the perspective of a curious child,” creating a universe that’s “ugly and chaotic but, simultaneously, beautiful and hopeful.” In 2019, Flying Lotus released his sixth studio album, Flamagra, which features guest spots from David Lynch, Little Dragon, George Clinton, Shabazz Palaces, Thundercat, Toro y Moi, Anderson .Pa...
Fyre Fest Merch Is Being Auctioned Off by US Marshals
If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on Fyre Fest merch, here’s your chance. U.S. Marshals are auctioning off leftover merchandise from the ill-fated event in order to pay back victims of the fraudulent event. The 126 lots include a variety of items, including Fyre Festival hats, hoodies, sweatpants, wristbands, and tokens. According to Mashable, the bids started between $5 to $65, depending on the item. Some of the prices are, as of writing, up to around $200. Festival organizer Billy MacFarland pled guilty to fraud and making false statements to law enforcement. He is currently serving a six-year jail sentence and set to be released in 2023. “The proceeds from the sale of these items, all traceable to McFarland’s $26 million fraud, will go toward the victims of his crimes,” a quo...
President Barack Obama Delivered Eulogy For John Lewis, Slams Trump & GOP In The Process
Source: Pool / Getty Barack Obama will live on in the hearts of many as one of the best living presidents of all time, with many giving him the lifetime title each time he makes an appearance. While delivering the eulogy for the late, great John Lewis, President Obama made use of the moment to blast President Donald Trump and the GOP in eloquent fashion. The memorial service for Rep. Lewis took place this past Thursday (July 30) in Atlanta, Ga., a city that the congressman found his political roots and continued to fight for until the end. From the pulpit of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Obama rightly hailed Lewis for his heroics but shifted tone in the midst of Trump daring to undo the constitutional right to vote on the day one of voting rights’ greatest advocates was laid to rest. “Bull Conn...
Tamar Braxton Speaks Out After Hospitalization To Thank Fans For Support
Source: Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Debra Lee Featuring: Tamar Braxton Where: Beverly Hills, California, United States When: 11 Feb 2017 Credit: FayesVision/WENN.com Tamar Braxton is speaking out after being hospitalized for an alleged suicide attempt about the importance of removing shame and stigma regarding mental health. On Thursday (Jul 30), Tamar Braxton took to Instagram to share an update on her current health status. While the reality star did not discuss specifics regarding her hospitalization, she did caption the post “Mental illness is real,” before giving fans a slight glimpse into what may have led to her hospitalization. “We have to normalize acknowledging it and stop associating it with shame and humiliation,” Tamar Braxton wrote. “The pain that I ...
LeBron James & Other Superstars Send Powerful Message On Opening Night of The NBA Restart
Source: Mike Ehrmann / Getty There were worries that when the NBA officially returns, it would be a distraction and take the focus away from social justice efforts and matters. During the first two official games of the restart, that was definitely not the case. The NBA is officially back, and we can’t front; it was refreshing to see. The league and its players didn’t miss a step either because both games delivered when it came to competitiveness. BUT honestly, everyone was wondering exactly how social justice matters would be tackled before the start of games. Prior to tip-off of both the Pelicans vs. Jazz andLakers vs. Clippers games, during the national anthem, players, coaches, and even the officials all kneeled while locking arms in solidarity. LeBron James, who is one of the leagues ...
