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DEREK SHERINIAN’s New Album ‘Vortex’ To Feature MICHAEL SCHENKER, ZAKK WYLDE, NUNO BETTENCOURT, Others
World-acclaimed keyboardist Derek Sherinian (SONS OF APOLLO, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION), one of the most significant keyboard players of the modern era, will release a new album, “Vortex”, on July 1 via InsideOut Music. Returning alongside Sherinian is legendary drummer Simon Phillips, who once again co-wrote and co-produced the album, as well as Tony “The Fretless Monster” Franklin on bass. Sherinian comments: “I am very happy to announce the release my new album ‘Vortex’. Simon and I always try and out do ourselves with every release, and I am confident we achieved our goal.” The follow-up to 2020’s “The Phoenix”, “Vortex” includes eight tracks built on his signature chameleonic sound that blends rock with elemen...
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Releases Music Video For New Single ‘Masterpiece’
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE will release its new album, “Scoring The End Of The World”, on June 10 via Roadrunner Records. The official Max Moore-directed music video for the LP’s second single, “Masterpiece”, can be seen below. Last month, the Scranton, Pennsylvania quintet shared the first single “Cyberhex”, along with an official music video directed by the band’s guitarist Ricky Olson and Logan Beaver. In an interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT‘s Cameron Buchholtz, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE frontman Chris “Motionless” Cerulli stated about “Cyberhex”: “We were trying to decide what was the first song, and it was interesting that everybody in the band all felt the same way. Normally when you’re working with labels,...
Dablixx Osha ft Portable – Osha Ore Ika
Dablixx Osha an amazingly street raver, vocalist, and rapper signed under Zazuu Zee Nation enters the music stage with yet another mind-cooling brand new Nigerian hit jam, captioned “Osha Ore Ika”. The vocalist included the vibes of a highly talented rapper Habeeb Okikiola professionally known by his stage name as Portable Omolalomi zazuu crooner and singer, also called Mr. Zazuu. The incredible singer made his presence felt in the new track as he graced the song with an awesome verse.This is an interesting hit jam that will surely get you entangled in no time at all.In the end, if you are truly a lover of good and decent music then this is a tune that should undoubtedly be found in your music collection.https://hitnations.com/uploads/2022/04/Dablixx-Osha-ft-Portable-Osha-Ore-Ika-(www.hitn...
Interpol Share Video for New Song “Something Changed”: Watch
When Interpol announced their new album The Other Side of Make-Believe, they shared a Van Alpert–directed video for the lead single “Toni.” It was the first of a two-part film, and the second part arrives today. Check out the video for their second single “Something Changed” below. “In ‘Something Changed,’ part two of our short film with Van Alpert, reality and reverie converge and our two lead characters find themselves in a kind of dream state—being pursued inexorably by an ominous figure (played by myself),” Paul Banks said in a statement. “The lives of the three are intertwined in a nebula of fear, retribution, desire, and defiance.” The Other Side of Make-Believe is out July 15 via Matador. It’s the band’s seventh studio album and the follow-up to 2018’s Marauder. The band will soon b...
Wu-Tang Clan and A Tribe Called Quest Albums Archived in Library of Congress
Classic 1990s hip-hop LPs by Wu-Tang Clan and A Tribe Called Quest will be archived in the Library of Congress, the National Recording Registry announced today. Along with Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and Low End Theory, the new full-length additions to the registry are Alicia Keys’ Songs in A Minor, the Shirelles’ Tonight’s the Night, Terry Riley’s In C, the Ry Cooder–produced Buena Vista Social Club, Bonnie Raitt’s Nick of Time, Duke Ellington’s Ellington at Newport, and Max Roach’s We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite. Individual songs added include the Four Tops’ “Reach Out (I’ll Be There),” Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song,” and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Robin Williams’ 2010 appearance on Marc Ma...
Toro y Moi and Eric André Announce Short Film Goes By So Fast: Watch the Trailer
Toro y Moi and Eric André have announced Goes By So Fast, a new short film that serves as a companion piece to the new Toro y Moi album Mahal. Directed by Harry Israelson, it’s a combination fiction, documentary, animated, and concert film. The film will premiere April 22 at Brain Dead Studios in Los Angeles, where Chaz Bear will DJ. Watch a trailer below. Mahal is out April 29 via Dead Oceans. It features Unknown Mortal Orchestra, the Mattson 2, Salami Rose Joe Louis, and Sofie, plus “The Loop.” Toro y Moi will perform at this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival, which takes place from July 15-17 at Chicago’s Union Park. Tickets are available now. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Tortoise Announce U.S. Tour Dates
Tortoise have announced a brief U.S. tour for later this fall. The trek consists of four concerts in total—one each in Brooklyn, Chicago, Portland, and Los Angeles—at the start of October. Check out the complete itinerary below. A deluxe reissue of Rhythms, Resolutions & Clusters, Tortoise’s 1995 remix album, will be released on April 22 via Thrill Jockey. Long out of print on vinyl, the record features remixes by Steve Albini, Jim O’Rourke, Mike Watt of Minutemen, Brad Wood, and Rick Brown of 75 Dollar Bill. Read Pitchfork’s Sunday Review of Tortoise’s 1998 classic TNT. Tortoise: 10-02 Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere 10-03 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall 10-04 Portland, OR – Revolution Hall 10-05 Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
Final ‘The Northman’ Trailer Teases All-Out Viking War
Focus Features on Wednesday shared the second official trailer for its upcoming Viking revenge film The Northman. The preview, which sees Alexander Skarsgård as Amleth, Nicole Kidman as Queen Gudrún, Anya Taylor-Joy as Olga, Björk as The Seeress, Willem Dafoe as Heimir the Fool and Ethan Hawke as King Aurvandil, sets the scene for an all-out battle, complete with flaming torches, blood-soaked swords and thrilling action sequences. “I cannot escape my fate,” Amleth says in the final frames of the visual, as he approaches a fiery battleground with a weapon in hand. The movie, which takes place in 10th-century Iceland, is “an epic revenge thriller that explores how far a Viking prince will go to seek justice for his murdered father,” according to Focus’ offi...
Apple Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Deal With Tom Hanks’ Production Company
Apple TV+ has signed an exclusive multi-year deal with Tom Hanks and Gary Geotzman’s multiple-award-winning production company Playtone. Under the agreement, the companies will partner on developing, producing and distributing all forms of television, including series, limited series, documentaries and unscripted projects. The partnership expands on Apple’s pre-existing relationship with Playtone, which was first formed in 2019 when the two companies joined forces with Steven Spielberg‘s Amblin Television on Masters of the Air, a follow-up series to Band of Brothers and The Pacific. The series “follows the true, deeply personal story of the American bomber boys in World War II who brought the war to Hitler’s doorstep,” according to a release. Additionally, Apple Original Fil...
20th Century Studios Taps Sinqua Walls for Lead Role in ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Reboot
20th Century Studios has tapped Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow to star in its reboot of White Men Can’t Jump. The remake was first announced in 2017, when Blake Griffin and Black-Ish creator Kenya Barris signed on to develop the project. The film will be a reimagined take on Ron Shelton’s 1992 sports comedy which originally starred Woody Harrelson, Wesley Snipes and Rosie Perez. The premise of the film follows both Black and white basketball hustlers who come together to double their chances at winning in street basketball tournaments. Harlow is set to step into the Harrelson’s original role, while Wall will be taking over Snipes’. The 94th Academy Awards was also a celebration of the 30th anniversary of White Men Can’t Jump which saw all three original cast members in attendance. Barris has...
Jim Jones, Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, Juelz Santana & Takeoff “We Set The Trends Remix,” Millyz ft. Gio Dee “Love/Hate” & More | Daily Visuals 4.13.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Vamp Life / EMPIRE Though Cam’ron is considered the face of Dip Set, Jim Jones has been the member that’s been consistently outside with that new work to keep that brand buzzing and today is joined by his Diplomatic colleague and rap stars brethren. In his visuals to “We Set The Trends Remix,” Jim Jones is joined by Juelz Santana, Lil Wayne, Takeoff and DJ Khaled in a garage where a gang of women play the cars close as the rappers shine buckets of ice and while puffing on that magic dragon. Related Stories From some OG’s to an up and coming rapper, Millyz has come a long way since coming into the game and in his clip to the Gio Dee assisted “Love/Hate” he shows the outpouring of support his fans give him at his shows and on the streets. Check out the rest...
“We Ready” Rapper Archie Eversole Dead At 37
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: CS / R1 I t’s a sad day for tired and true Atlanta rap fans. Archie Eversole, known for his indelible hit “We Ready,” has passed away at just 37. HotSpotATL reports that Archie Everysole’s family confirmed his passing but details regarding the circumstances have been been shared. Archie Eversole’s 2002 hit, “We Ready,” which interpolates Steam’s “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” for its memorable hit was from his Ride Wit Me Dirty South Style album. The song itself got modest play nationally but its has become a staple at sporting events, particularly in the South. Recently, he created the theme song for the Atlanta United MLS team. “He was a great and loving man. He was really genuine and loved everyone,” Eversole’s nephew told The Sun. Twitter memo...
