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Thank God You Can See Master Chief’s Face in Halo the TV Show
The genre-defining video game Halo has been in development for a potential screen adaptation for nearly a decade now, and over that time one question has loomed large: Would we ever see the face of the franchise’s main character, a taciturn super-solider named Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, who has never been unmasked over the course of 16 video games made over 21 years? It’s a question that the Paramount+ series, which debuted this spring, answered towards the end of its first episode, as Master Chief (brought to life here by Pablo Schreiber) removed his helmet while being held at gunpoint by the terrified Kwan (Yerin Ha), in an effort to connect with her. Up until that point, Master Chief had been a man of action but always held at a distance by the show because of the full suit of...
Father John Misty’s Chloë and the Next 20th Century: Doomed Love Songs For the Pseudo-Nostalgic
“What’s ‘deeply funny’ mean anyhow?” Father John Misty asks on “Q4,” a single from Chloë and the Next 20th Century. The song is the album’s clearest, most cutting satire, but this question feels earnest, the stakes intimate to the singer — as a performer and person seeking connection in a modern wasteland. Over five albums, singer-songwriter Josh Tillman has been a craftsman of story-songs delivered via absurdist personae, scaffolding ironic provocation with heartfelt croons and soaring folk-inspired instrumentation. On Chloë, singer-songwriter Josh Tillman returns with his first new material since 2018’s taciturn God’s Favorite Customer. Written and recorded in fall/winter 2020, the album sees Tillman continuing to collaborate with multi-instrumentatlist/producer Jonathan Wilson and engin...
Rap Song of the Week: ScHoolboy Q Proves He Isn’t Your Average “Soccer Dad”
Every Friday, our new music column Rap Song of the Week breaks down all the new hip-hop tracks you need to hear. Check out the full playlist here. This week, ScHoolboy Q made his grand return with “Soccer Dad.” Since dropping his first two albums in back-to-back years, ScHoolboy Q has slowed down his release pace. The TDE rapper’s last LP, 2019’s CrasH Talk, dropped after a three-year hiatus, and prior to Tuesday night, he hadn’t released any solo material since then. With the arrival of the triumphant “Soccer Dad,” however, it looks like a new project could be on the way. Fans of ScHoolboy Q are well-acquainted with his life as a soccer dad, having seen videos on the LA rapper’s Instagram Stories of him cheering from the sidelines while also bragging about his daughter’s accomplishments. ...
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic to Return with Jason Isbell, Brothers Osborne, Allison Russell
Willie Nelson is set to bring back his (nearly) annual 4th of July Picnic this summer. A Texas tradition since it first launched in 1973, the event took 2020 off and went virtual last year; now, it’s set to take place at Austin’s Q2 Stadium (home of the Austin Football Club) with a heavy-hitting nine-act bill. In addition to Nelson himself performing with his Family Band, the 10-hour concert will see sets from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, recent Grammy winners Brothers Osborne, Allison Russell, Tyler Childers, Charley Crockett, Micah Nelson’s band Particle Kid, Steve Early & The Dukes, and Asleep at the Wheel. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 15th at 10:00 a.m. CT, with Club Luck Members getting pre-sale access beginning today. Grab your tickets here. Advertisement Related Video At 8...
KDrew’s Latest Single Is an Electro Nostalgia Machine: Listen to “Losing My Mind”
Oh KDrew, who hurt you? In his latest single, the production virtuoso flexes his abilities as a singer-songwriter—and it’s a tearjerker. Dubbed “Losing My Mind,” the track is a lovelorn banger that conjures the euphoric electro of the early 2010s. KDrew’s gut-wrenching lyrics tell the story of someone languishing through a relationship which is disintegrating in real-time. “But then the weight of the world came crashing down, and you just left me out to dry,” he croons. “We could’ve had it all, we should’ve had it right—what a crime.” All said and done, “Losing My Mind” reinforces KDrew as an electronic music aesthete with an unmatched skill-set. In addition to penning the lyrics and recording...
San Diego’s Day.MVS XL Festival Set to Return With Eric Prydz, Vintage Culture, ANNA, More
Aided by a strong debut in 2021, San Diego’s Day.MVS XL festival is set to return for a two-day affair later this summer. Produced by FNGRS CRSSD, the event is an offshoot of the city’s popular CRSSD Fest, which takes place biannually at downtown’s Waterfront Park. Day.MVS XL will occupy the same venue on August 6th and 7th and—like its counterpart—will also be home to house, techno, and live electronic acts. In anticipation of the fest, organizers have revealed the first phase of the lineup, spearheaded by one of dance music’s most distinguished acts, Eric Prydz. Other notable artists set to perform throughout the weekend include two of Brazil’s brightest stars, Vintage Culture and ANNA, alongside Germany’s Purple Disco Machine and Dixon. Masked h...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Alison Wonderland, David Guetta and Tiësto [4/8/22]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Crazy What Love Can Do – David Guetta, Becky Hill & Ella Henderson Move Your Body (Tiësto Edit) – Öwnboss & Sevek Just In Case – Timmy Trumpet Festival Hits 2022 Point – Habstrakt & Nitepunk Wasting Time – Matroda Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Pick Me Up – Kyle Watson Losing My Mind – KDrew Electronic Avenue Forever – Alison Wonderland One For Me – Rad Cat Never Be Mine ̵...
Matroda Returns With Sultry Tech House Heater, “Wasting Time”
Croatian house music star Matroda has returned with his third release of 2022, curating sultry tech house vibes on “Wasting Time.” Out via his own record label Terminal Underground, “Waste Your Time” finds Matroda tastefully combining classic house sounds with contemporary elements. The result is driven by infectious vocal samples and irresistible basslines, and is bound to light up dancefloors and festival stages across the world. Take a listen to “Wasting Time” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Known for his seamless fusion of tech and bass house, Matroda has cemented himself as a formidable artist over the past few years. His celebrated Jack The House EP series has helped solidify his artistic vision and he has also been busy leaving his mark onstage, ...
Watch BON JOVI Perform ‘We Don’t Run’ for GLOBAL CITIZEN’s ‘Stand Up For Ukraine’
BON JOVI is among a group of stars from film, TV, sports and music who have signed up for a social media campaign to show support for Ukraine. The global social media rally supported by Global Citizen is taking place ahead of tomorrow’s (Saturday, April 9) “Stand Up For Ukraine” pledging event in Warsaw, Poland. The event aims to mobilize significant funding to help vulnerable civilians impacted by the conflict and to support refugees everywhere. The social media rally is encouraging citizens to call on governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals to donate to humanitarian efforts for Ukraine and refugees from conflicts worldwide, such as Yemen, South Sudan, and Afghanistan. Together, the “Stand Up For Ukraine” pledging event and rally seek to rais...
RUSH Releases ‘Tom Sawyer (Live In YYZ 1981)’ From ‘Moving Pictures – 40th Anniversary’
RUSH has just released the official audio for “Tom Sawyer (Live In YYZ 1981)” from the upcoming “Moving Pictures – 40th Anniversary” set. Check it out below. On April 15, UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the extensive RUSH 40th-anniversary album series with new, expanded editions of the band’s groundbreaking 1981 release “Moving Pictures”, embodying its well-deserved classic album status. “Moving Pictures – 40th Anniversary” will be available to fans in six distinct configurations, including the (1) Super Deluxe Edition, (2) three-CD Deluxe Edition, (3) five-LP Deluxe Edition, (4) one-LP Edition, (5), Digital Deluxe Edition, and (6) Dolby Atmos Digital Edition and can be pre-ordered here. “Moving Pi...
OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE Record Video Message For GLOBAL CITIZEN’s ‘Stand Up For Ukraine’ Campaign
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are among a group of stars from film, TV, sports and music who have signed up for a social media campaign to show support for Ukraine. The global social media rally supported by Global Citizen is taking place ahead of tomorrow’s (Saturday, April 9) “Stand Up For Ukraine” pledging event in Warsaw, Poland. The event aims to mobilize significant funding to help vulnerable civilians impacted by the conflict and to support refugees everywhere. Earlier today, Ozzy and Sharon shared a video message calling world leaders to pledge substantial support to those fleeing the country. “We’re standing up for Ukraine,” Ozzy said in the video. “What we’ve seen is heart-wrenching, and we’re answering the call from those on the g...
DEF LEPPARD’s VIVIAN CAMPBELL On His Ongoing Cancer Battle: ‘I Never Actually Thought It’s Gonna Kill Me’
DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell says that he never thought he was going to die of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with which he was diagnosed in 2013. For the past seven years, Vivian has been treated with medication called pembrolizumab, which became FDA approved in early 2017, at City Of Hope — one of the world’s leading cancer research facilities — in Los Angeles. Campbell, who receives pembrolizumab infusions roughly once a month, spoke about his cancer battle during a recent interview with the “Let There Be Talk” podcast, hosted by rock and roll comedian Dean Delray. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Other than that first couple of weeks when you first learn you have cancer, and it’s, like, ‘Oh my God. Life’s over...
