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EDM.com Presents “Quarantini Chats” Episode #2: Kaleena Zanders and VenessaMichaels
Whether they’re bedazzling eggs with rhinestones, baking their own sourdough from scratch, or concocting absurd cocktails, those in the social media community at large have embraced their creativity during their time in quarantine. Harnessing that creativity and manifesting it into the dance music community, EDM.com’s Instagram Live interview series Quarantini Chats invites the biggest music producers and DJs in the game to join our platform and craft a custom cocktail as they sip and dive into a wide range of topics with our special guest hosts, The Hotel Lobby. Fresh off the release of their decadent single “Creme Brulee,” a sun-kissed, R&B-inspired breakbeat bop, Kaleena Zanders and VenessaMichaels are ready to pour up and show up. Ahead of the impe...
DJ Snake Launches Collection of “Pardon My French” Soccer Jerseys
Grammy Award-nominated electronic producer DJ Snake is launching a new line of soccer jerseys. A diehard fan of French football club Paris Saint-Germain, Snake is preparing to release his custom jerseys on July 15th 2020. The threads, which he shared with GQ France, will feature designs tailored to his “Pardon My French” collective and brand. DJ Snake has always been a major soccer fan. He consistently teases new PSG jerseys via Twitter and can be seen wearing them at many of his live shows. He is also going to be featured on the soundtrack of the forthcoming video game Street Power Soccer, which will be available later this summer on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4, and PC. You can check out photos of DJ Snake’s custom “Pardon My French” jerseys below ahe...
POISON’s RIKKI ROCKETT Relaunches DEVIL CITY ANGELS With New Single And Video, ‘Testify’
DEVIL CITY ANGELS, the band featuring drummer Rikki Rockett (POISON) and vocalist Brandon Gibbs, has released a new single, “Testify”. The official music video for the track can be seen below. DEVIL CITY ANGELS was originally formed by Rockett, Gibbs, guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A GUNS) and bassist Eric Brittingham (CINDERELLA). The band released its self-titled debut album in September 2015. Following the recording of “Devil City Angels”, Brittingham decided not to continue with the project and his spot was taken by Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE). Around a year later, Rockett, Gibbs and Brittingham joined forces with guitarist Joel Kosche (ex-COLLECTIVE SOUL) to form the LORDS OF DEVIL CITY. Within a few months, Rockett, Gibbs and Brittingham relau...
SKID ROW Is Still Writing Material For Next Studio Album
On Friday (July 10), SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan spoke to Groove Entertainment, LLC‘s “Live Music Happy Hour” about the progress of the recording sessions for the final chapter of SKID ROW‘s “United World Rebellion” trilogy. The disc is being tracked at a Nashville, Tennessee studio with producer Michael Wagener, who also helmed the group’s 1989 self-titled debut and 1991’s “Slave To The Grind”. SKID ROW‘s new LP will mark its first release with South African-born, British-based vocalist ZP Theart (DRAGONFORCE, TANK, I AM I), who joined the band in 2016 following the departure of Tony Harnell (TNT, STARBREAKER). Bolan said (see video below): “We’ve been working on it for a while with Michael Wagener; he’s...
MACHINE HEAD’s ROBB FLYNN On Coronavirus Pandemic: ‘I Think This Thing’s Gonna Go On For Two To Probably Four Years’
This past Wednesday (July 8), MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn spoke to Primordial Radio about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. He said (see video below): “I’ve been saying this for months, and people don’t really like my opinion of it, but I think this thing’s gonna go on for two to probably four years, the pandemic. “I think when it first hit, we were all a little naïve about what exactly was happening. We rushed into kind of, ‘Let’s reschedule [our European tour].’ And then so much changed — it’s like the world flipped on its head in four weeks. Everything that you kind of knew was, like, ‘Woah!’ Every single venue we were gonna play is now permanent...
THE PRETTY RECKLESS’s TAYLOR MOMSEN On Singing ‘Like A Stone’ Days After CHRIS CORNELL’s Death: ‘I Could Barely Get Through It’
THE PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen, who has repeatedly named SOUNDGARDEN as one of her favorite bands, spoke to “Offstage With DWP” about the influence of the iconic Seattle alternative rock act on her music career and her songwriting approach. She said (see video below): “Their level of artistry and songwriting and musicianship is so above what I can even comprehend. It’s so intricate, it’s so detailed, it’s so good and it’s so smart that it takes a minute to understand SOUNDGARDEN. They’re catchy, and everyone’s heart the hits, but when you really investigate SOUNDGARDEN and get into it, it’s like a religion — it’s so in-depth and it’s just superior to so much music that’s out there. “I’ve bas...
Brie Larson Covers Ariana Grande’s “Be Alright” in Stripped-Down Performance: Watch
Captain Marvel just might be the biggest Ariana Grande stan in Hollywood. Last year, Brie Larson covered “My Everything” and “God Is a Woman”. Now, she’s back with a new spin on another Grande classic: “Be Alright”. The breakout single from Grande’s 2016 album Dangerous Woman is light and catchy, and Larson upholds those qualities while giving it a stripped-down sheen. Armed with her own guitar and the quiet background of her peaceful home, the actress nails each note and vocal scale, proving once again that she’s just as good at singing as she is at acting. Watch her cover below. It’s not just a coincidence that Larson semi-regularly shares cover songs on social media and totally nails them. Back in 2005, before she was an A-list movie star, she dropped an album called Finally Out of...
Simple Plan Part Ways With Longtime Bassist Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Simple Plan have parted ways with longtime bassist David Desrosiers following allegations of sexual misconduct. “Following recent public statements, David Desrosiers is withdrawing from the band in order to work on his personal issues,” Simple Plan said in a statement posted to social media. “We offer our deepest apologies to the women who were hurt by his actions. We are also sorry for all our fans who are disappointed by this regretful situation. We will, as a band, take time to pause, reflect, and put in place guidelines to prevent similar situations from happening.” In his own statement, Desrosiers added, “Recent public statements have led me to acknowledge that some of the interactions I have had with women have caused them harm. I have decided to withdraw from the band and seek profe...
The Streets Shares New Mixtape None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive: Stream
Today marks the return of The Streets with the UK hip-hop project’s first new release in nine years, the None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive mixtape. Stream it below via Apple Music or Spotify, or hear it in high-definition quality by signing up for a 60-day free trial of TIDAL HiFi. The follow-up to 2011’s Computers and Blues is described by the The Streets mastermind Mike Skinner as a “rap duets album.” As such, it’s a star-studded affair with guests like Tame Impala (“Call My Phone Thinking I’m Doing Nothing Better”) and Donae’O and Greentea Peng (“I Wish You Loved You As Much As You Love Him”). Other contributors include IDLES, Ms Banks, Jesse James Solomon, Chris Lorenzo, Dapz on the Map, Kasien, and more. None of Us finds Skinner reactivating The Streets after shu...
Pallbearer Announce New Album Forgotten Days, Unveil Title Track: Stream
Doom metal act Pallbearer have announced their highly anticipated new album, Forgotten Days. To coincide with today’s announcement, the Arkansas quartet has also shared the music video for the title track in advance of the LP’s October 23rd release date. Pallbearer faithful have no fear: The band turns in a crushing track of vintage, riff-filled doom on “Forgotten Days”. The opening barrage of riffs, combined with singer/guitarist Brett Campbell’s slightly more nasal vocal delivery, make for Pallbearer’s most straight-up metal offering in years. A somber middle package recalls Jerry Cantrell’s melodic acoustic material, giving the track added depth and a musical reprieve from what is undoubtedly the band’s heaviest material since their now-legendary 2010 Demo. “Forgotten Days is us explori...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (July 11)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week: “Michael X” Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, the Puerto Rican rapper turns his feelings into song rapping about racism and police brutality. In his new song “Michael X,” Myke Towers raps about slavery and having dealt with discrimination himself. Towers kicks off the track with words from Malcolm X’s famous 1962 speech: “We are oppressed. We are exploited. We are downtrodden.” He then goes on saying he needs to speak out against racism and can no longer hide how he’s feeling. The song drops amid natio...
Kanye West Shares Artist Roster for Possible Yeezy Sound Streaming Service
Kanye West could be one step closer to launching his own music streaming service. The 43-year-old rapper and fashion mogul, who recently announced his plans to run for president in 2020, took to Twitter on Friday night (July 10) to share the “roster proposal” for Yeezy Sound, a company he filed trademark papers for in 2017. “YEEZY SOUND ROSTER PROPOSAL,” West captioned a handwritten note featuring a list of artists, including hip-hop duo Abstract Mindstate, G.O.O.D. Music’s CyHi The Prynce, himself, jazz drummer Tony Williams and Clipse. The mysterious list also included the name “KC” — possibly a reference to Jodeci singer K-Ci — and Kanye’s 7-year-old daughter, North West. As previously reported, West’s trademark for ̶...
