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CHESTER BENNINGTON’s Pre-LINKIN PARK Band GREY DAZE Returns With ‘The Phoenix’ Album
GREY DAZE, Chester Bennington‘s pre-LINKIN PARK band, will release a new album, “The Phoenix”, on June 17 via Loma Vista Recordings. It is the follow-up to 2020’s “Amends”, which featured newly recorded music with remastered vocals from the group’s long out-of-print and largely undiscovered catalog. “‘Amends’ was more emotional and reflective,” explains drummer and songwriter Sean Dowdell of the different mood and feel displayed on “The Phoenix”, which also sees contributions from JANE’S ADDICTION‘s Dave Navarro, FILTER‘s Richard Patrick and Bennington‘s daughters, Lily and Lila Bennington. “We felt sad when we were writing it. Now that we’re a couple of years removed, it’...
RUSH’s GEDDY LEE: TAYLOR HAWKINS’s Death ‘Really Broke My Heart’
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH recently sat down for an interview in Toronto for “House Of Strombo”, a free-form radio talk program hosted by Canadian television and radio personality George Stroumboulopoulos. In this exclusive conversation, Lee and Lifeson talked about the 40th anniversary of their eighth studio album “Moving Pictures”, the loss of RUSH drummer Neil Peart, grieving in public, their new perspective on time, the music industry today, being booed off stage, getting high before rehearsals, Taylor Hawkins and more. Reflecting on the recent passing of the FOO FIGHTERS drummer, Geddy said: “Heartbreaking — just heartbreaking. That really broke my heart, his passing. [He was] so full of file. I remember when he presented the [Rock And Roll] Hall ...
SKID ROW’s DAVE ‘SNAKE’ SABO On Split With Singer ZP THEART: ‘Things Were Just Going In Two Different Directions’
SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo says that ex-H.E.A.T. frontman Erik Grönwall was “the first and only” singer he and his bandmates contacted once it became clear that SKID ROW needed to make another vocalist change. Grönwall recently joined SKID ROW as the replacement for ZP Theart, a former member of DRAGONFORCE, who hooked up with SKID ROW in 2016 following the departure of Tony Harnell (TNT, STARBREAKER). SKID ROW played its first show with Grönwall on March 26 at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada as the support act on the rescheduled dates for SCORPIONS‘ “Sin City Nights” residency. SKID ROW‘s nine-song set included its new single, “The Gang’s All Here”, which was made availa...
Watch Harry Styles Bring Shania Twain Up for Two Songs at Coachella
Harry Styles had of the most anticipated sets on Coachella’s first day. After starting off his set with a slew of ballads, he kicked up the tempo and even brought out Shania Twain. The two performed debatably Twain’s biggest hits “Man, I Feel Like a Woman” and “You’re Still the One.” In between songs, Twain said she was “starstruck” by Styles and he said she’s the woman who taught him to sing. This isn’t the first time that Styles has covered Twain. He previously performed “You’re Still the One” with Kacey Musgraves at a show in New York City in 2018. Harry Styles and Shania Twain at #Coachella preforming “Man, I feel like a Woman!” pic.twitter.com/BUJO37Nv8s — Harry and Niall News! (@HarryNiallNews) April 16, 2022 “This lady taught me to sing. She also taught me that men are t...
Agaga ft Portable – One Assignment (OWO) Remix
Check out this remix single from Agaga titled “One Assignment” (OWO). Nigerian singer Agaga comes through with the remix version of his released song titled “One Assignment” (OWO) featuring Zeh Nation boss Portable. The new record “One Assignment” (OWO) is an impressive street vibe dedicated to his fans and supporters. It is a follow-up to his previously released track titled “Ipokia History“. Listen and share Agaga ft Portable – “One Assignment” (OWO) remix below. [embedded content]
Oladips – Àjàlá Travel
Don’t miss this brand new single from Oladips titled “Àjàlá Travel”, out now. Nigerian indigenous rapper-singer Oladips comes through with brand new music titled “Àjàlá Travel“, a cover of Ghanaian singer Black Sherif’s song “Kwaku The Traveller“. The new record “Ajala Travel” is a fantastic track for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released song titled “Birthday Finesse”. Listen and share Oladips – “Àjàlá Travel” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Oladips_-_j_l_Travel_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Shares New Song “High Plains Drifter” from Upcoming Solo EP: Stream
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has unveiled the new song “High Plains Drifter” from his upcoming instrumental solo EP, Portals, out April 23rd. The song offers the first taste of music from the EP, and sees Hammett embracing his fondness for cinema and epic musical composition. The guitarist enlisted the help of Edwin Outwater (Metallica’s S&M2), Jon Theodore of Queens of the Stone Age (and a member of Kirk’s covers act The Wedding Band), and members of the LA Philharmonic orchestra to achieve the grandeur heard on “High Plains Drifter.” As Hammett explained in a press release, the track shares an inspirational relationship with the 1973 film of the same name. Advertisement Related Video “[The song] was not meant to be specifically music for that film, but … once it was written, I im...
Norah Jones Unearths Cover of Ray Charles’ “Hallelujah, I Love Him So”: Stream
Norah Jones has unveiled her long-buried cover of Ray Charles’ “Hallelujah, I Love Him So” to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut Come Away with Me. Stream the track below. “Lemme tell you ’bout a boy I know/ He’s my baby and he lives next door,” she croons over a bouncing bassline on her gender-flipped take of the 1956 classic. “Every mornin’ ‘fore the sun comes up/ He brings me coffee in my favorite cup/ That’s why I know, yes I know/ Hallelujah, I just love him so.” Jones originally recorded the song during one of her very first demo sessions for Blue Note Records back in 2000, two years before the release of her debut, which would eventually go on to become one of the best-selling albums of all time. Advertisement Related Video Now, the cover will be availabl...
PUP Add Dates to 2022 North American Headlining Tour
PUP have added a run of fall dates to their ongoing North American headlining tour. The new round of tour stops begins September 6th in Grand Rapids, Michigan and runs throughout the month with stops in Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Atlanta, Baltimore, and more before wrapping September 25th in Burlington, Vermont. Currently, the punk rockers are making their way through the West. This weekend they’re set to perform at The Van Buren in Phoenix followed by shows in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver in the coming days. After finishing up this latest run of newly-announced dates, the band will also head overseas in October for the tour’s UK and European leg. Check out the latest list of dates below and get tickets via Ticketmaster. Related Video PUP’s tour is in support of their new album ...
Song of the Week: Phoebe Bridgers Returns With “Sidelines”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Phoebe Bridgers more than delivers on her first solo release of 2022. For an artist whose discography is packed with piercingly sad lyrics, there is perhaps no line as nihilistic in Phoebe Bridgers‘ catalogue as the closer to her latest, “Sidelines”: “I used to think you could hear the ocean in a seashell/ What a childish thing.” Written for the upcoming Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Conversations with Friends, “Sidelines” is another slow, sad yee-haw from the indie singer-songwriter, the type for whi...
Here Are the Lyrics to Shawn Mendes’ ‘When You’re Gone’
Shawn Mendes wears his heart on his sleeve in his latest single, the sentimental “When You’re Gone.” The track, which debuts in the top 40 of this week’s Billboard Hot 100, at No. 38, seemingly addresses his breakup from fellow pop star Camila Cabello. In an Instagram video posted ahead of the song’s release, Mendes addressed how he felt alone following the split. “Who do I call when I’m in a panic attack?” he asks in the clip. “Who do I call when I’m, like, f—ing on the edge? That’s the reality that kind of hit me: ‘Oh, I’m on my own now.’” Below, find all the lyrics for “When You’re Gone.” You never know how good you have it, oh-ohUntil you’re staring at a picture of the only girl that matters, ahI know what we’re supposed to doIt’s hard for me to let go of youSo I’m just tryna hol...
Gucci Mane & Alison Wonderland to Headline Atlanta’s Milk + Cookies Dessert-Themed Music Fest
Gucci Mane and Alison Wonderland will officially headline Milk + Cookies Atlanta, a dessert-themed music festival that’s expecting more than 5,000 guests this summer. The dynamic duo will be joined by DJ collectives WERC Crew and Perreo404, as well as fellow artists across various genres set to perform at the spring Block Fest. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Milk + Cookies Atlanta will take place outdoors on Saturday, June 4, at Centennial Yards from 2 to 10 p.m. local time. In addition to its musical offerings, Milk + Cookies Atlanta will also offer bites from King of Pops, Phew’s Pies and more eateries. Pre-sale tickets for the event are available for purchase via Dice. Gucci Mane’s headlining performance comes after the Friday (Apri...
