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Bloom Vol 11: The Sun and the Ocean
The sun brings life to our planet. Photosynthesis. Plants, algae, and some bacteria take in oxygen and carbon dioxide from the soil and the air. They capture energy from the sunlight to make oxygen and chemical energy stored in glucose. The carbon dioxide is offset as chemical energy. It’s fascinating how the sun can spur this cycle; how a ray of light can give the gift of renewed existence day after day. With our continued observation of humans like flowers within a garden, it’s scientifically undeniable how good sunlight is for us. Sunlight is most known for helping us produce Vitamin D. More and more research shows that Vitamin D plays an essential role in regulating mood and reducing the risk of depression. Now, I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. The Pacific Northwest is notori...
Young Thug, Gunna, Post Malone and More To Headline Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash 2022
Director Cole Bennett‘s Lyrical Lemonade has unveiled the official lineup for its 2022 Summer Smash festival, featuring headliners Young Thug, Gunna, Post Malone and Playboi Carti. The festival, which is scheduled to take place in Chicago from June 17 to 19, will also feature performances from artists including Polo G, G Herbo, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, Trippie Redd, Yeat, Lil Tecca, Rico Nasty, Ski Mask the Slump God, $not, BIA, Flo Milli, Sheck Wes, Yung Bans and several others. “GONNA BE AMAZING,” Bennet wrote in the comments on the Instagram announcement. “Today marks an exciting milestone for Summer Smash as we unveil our biggest music lineup to date,” Summer Smash Festival director Berto Solorio said in a statement. “It’s been incredible to witness our fest grow into one of the largest ...
RAMMSTEIN To Release ‘Zick Zack’ Music Video Tomorrow; Teaser Available
German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN will release the official music video for their new single, “Zick Zack”, tomorrow (Thursday, April 7) at 9:00 a.m. PDT / 12:00 noon EDT. A short teaser for the clip, which apparently takes on the world of cosmetic surgery, is available below. “Zick Zack” is taken from RAMMSTEIN‘s upcoming album, “Zeit”, which will arrive on April 29. Till Lindemann (vocals), Paul Landers (guitar), Richard Z. Kruspe (guitar), Flake (keyboards), Oliver Riedel (bass) and Christoph Schneider (drums) spent two years working on the eleven songs on the new album. They were once again assisted by Berlin producer Olsen Involtini. “Zeit” was recorded at La Fabrique Studios in St. Rémy de Provence, France. Bryan Adams managed ...
PARKWAY DRIVE Cancels Spring 2022 North American Tour
Australian metallers PARKWAY DRIVE have canceled their previously announced North American tour. The trek, featuring support from HATEBREED and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, was scheduled to kick off on May 8 in Baltimore, Maryland and include appearances at the Welcome To Rockville and So What festivals. Earlier today, PARKWAY DRIVE issued the following statement regarding the matter: “Dear friends, family and fans, this is something we never thought we would be writing, but we not only all believe you deserve an explanation, but we feel the need to communicate and connect with true honesty. “Firstly, this is hard, please know we are fully aware that another canceled tour is not what you want to see from us, and for any expectations or plans we have messed with, we are truly sorry....
MICHAEL SCHENKER Says K.K. DOWNING Copied His Look In JUDAS PRIEST’s Early Days: ‘It Was Unbelievable’
Michael Schenker, the German guitar virtuoso who made his recorded debut at age 16 on the SCORPIONS‘ “Lonesome Crow” album and rose to fame as the guitarist of the English hard rock band UFO, spoke to Canada’s The Metal Voice about how he was able to influence an entire generation of guitar players that would define 1980s heavy metal. When interviewer Jimmy Kay brought up the fact that several members of IRON MAIDEN have publicly acknowledged the inspiration they drew from his early recordings, Schenker replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Yeah, it’s all true. [MAIDEN bassist] Steve Harris is a complete Pete Way [late UFO bassist] fan. He even dresses like him. So does K.K. Downing from JUDAS PRIEST; [he] dresses like me. I went to the Whisky [...
DEF LEPPARD’s ‘Kick’ Debuts At No. 39 On BILLBOARD’s Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart
DEF LEPPARD‘s new single, “Kick”, has landed at position No. 39 on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. It’s the British rockers’ first appearance on the chart since March 2003. “Kick” is the first single from DEF LEPPARD‘s upcoming album, “Diamond Star Halos”, which will arrive on May 27 via UMe. The follow-up to 2015’s self-titled LP is available for pre-order now in multiple configurations, including a deluxe edition, 2-LP vinyl, digital formats and more. Exclusive bundles including newly designed album merch have also launched. “Kick” is the first single from DEF LEPPARD‘s upcoming album, “Diamond Star Halos”, which will arrive on May 27 via UMe. The follow-up to 2015’s sel...
Teen Mom 2 Crossroads: Should Kail And Vee Keep Business Out Of Their Friendship?
Kail did not film Teen Mom 2 for three months, but the mother of four is experiencing a “restart” with the docu-series. The mother of four is also hitting the reset button and starting over fresh with Vee — and the duo questioned whether or not they should mix their podcast (a business) and their unique relationship as friends as well as co-parents. But before diving into the “Baby Mamas All No Drama” drama, Kail elaborated about her return to TM2 with supervising producer Brendan. “I just reached a point in my life where I felt like things that were occurring didn’t align with the work I’ve been doing in therapy. And right around that time, I found out about Chris [filming Teen Mom 2]. I’m not saying one way or the other, but I had no ...
Lil Silva and Sampha Share Video for New Song “Backwards”: Watch
Lil Silva has shared a new song in collaboration with Sampha. It’s called “Backwards.” Listen to it below. Both artists shared a statement about the song: “Backwards” is the feeling of alienation and constantly venting in a matrix you find yourself inside, whatever that may be.… Restricted and feeling guilty to move forward, constantly going backwards mentally.… I guess the song is about being in a never ending cycle and the heaviness that can bring on you.… It’s a metaphor for that. The “Backwards” announcement notes to “stay tuned for more from Lil Silva coming soon.” Sampha’s last album, Process, came out five years ago. In 2020, he collaborated with Actress on “Walking Flames.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
The xx’s Oliver Sim Shares Video for New Song “Fruit”: Watch
Oliver Sim, the bassist and vocalist of the xx, has released another new solo song. “Fruit” is the follow-up to “Romance With a Memory,” which arrived last month. It was similarly produced by Sim’s bandmate Jamie xx, and it comes with a new music video directed by Yann Gonzalez. Watch it below. Along with “Fruit,” Sim has announced a series of solo shows set for May in London, Paris, Berlin, New York and Los Angeles. “Joined by some very talented new friends. I’ll be playing my extensive back catalogue of two songs and something extra 😉 Come see me,” he remarked in a statement. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Oliver Sim: 05-10 London, England – Shoreditch Town Hall05-11 Paris, France – Gaite Lyrique05-13 Berlin, Germany – SchwuZ05-1...
Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser Shares New Sun’s Signature Song “Golden Air”: Listen
Sun’s Signature—the new project from Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser and her partner Damon Reece—have officially announced their self-titled EP. It’s out June 18 via Partisan for Record Store Day, with a digital release set for sometime in July. They’ve also shared Fraser’s first proper new music release in 13 years. Listen to “Golden Air” below. The project has been gestating for over two decades in some form or another following Cocteau Twins’ dissolution, with some songs having been performed live or recorded in some form or another. Fraser has spent the past several years making records with Oneohtrix Point Never and Jónsi. She joined Massive Attack for some Mezzanine anniversary tour shows. In 2016, she provided music for the original series The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells. Content...
Bauhaus Add 2022 Tour Dates
British post-punk icons Bauhaus have added new dates to their 2022 tour. Bauhaus will still kick things off in Pasadena, California on May 14, but they’ve tacked on dates in Milan, Berlin, Toronto, Ontario, Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, New York, and more cities. They’ll wrap things up September 23 in Atlanta, Georgia. Find Bauhaus’ full schedule below. Last month, Bauhaus returned with their first new song in 14 years. The song, titled “Drink the New Wine,” was written during lockdown last year. The band was inspired by the Surrealist movement, and the four members (Peter Murphy, Daniel Ash, Kevin Haskins, and David J) shared audio files to mimic an exquisite corpse without hearing what the other members had created. Bauhaus released their last album, Go Away White, in 2008. They reunite...
Family Of DMV Rapper Goonew Defend Bliss Nightclub Body Viewing
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Goonew / @goonew64 The news of slain rapper Goonew and the nightclub body viewing event that recently took place is still causing observers to react with both shock and deep criticism. The family of the DMV artist is defending the moment, stating that Goonew would have wanted this to take place. TMZ caught up with Goonew’s mother, Patrice Morrow, and his sister, Ariana, to hear their explanation for giving the rapper born Markelle Morrow his unique homegoing ceremony. From TMZ: Related Stories The artist’s mother and sister, Patrice and Ariana Morrow, tell TMZ … when they first met with the funeral home, Patrice made it clear she didn’t want anyone looking down on her son. They wanted him to be propped up on display after seeing other services do somethin...
