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4 Must-See Artists At the 2022 Skyline Festival In Los Angeles
Oh, Los Angeles—where you can rave outside in February with no fear of the winter chill. Skyline is set to take over L.A. this weekend with nary a snowflake on the radar—and a massive lineup of techno and house music favorites, such as headliners Carl Cox, Chris Lake and Green Velvet. Hosted by Insomniac‘s storied Factory 93 brand and Day Trip, the open-air event will take place February 26-27 in downtown Los Angeles. Here are four of our must-see DJ sets at Skyline 2022. HoneyLuv While catching HoneyLuv’s set will require a prompt arrival to Skyline, rest assured, her infectious blend of bass and tech house will make you glad you made it to her dancefloor. She’s self-described as the “female Diplo,” and with tracks like the heart-pumping ...
Listen to Tiësto’s Intoxicating Remix of ACRAZE’s Breakout Hit, “Do It To It”
After months of teasing, Tiësto has finally unveiled his hotly anticipated remix of ACRAZE‘s global hit, “Do It To It.” Tiësto’s remix is an artful reimagining of the original from ACRAZE, who was recently named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2022. The Dutch dance music legend infused a fresh dose of his signature production into “Do It To It,” beautifully interpolating the classic Cherish lyrics with an electrifying, four-on-the-floor beat. Building on the ingenious simplicity of ACRAZE’s original, Tiësto rendition is a dancefloor filler—just like its progenitor. It’s the first official remix of the international house hit, though many artists have released their own unofficial edits, such as Zedd’s viral Squid Game ma...
Swedish House Mafia Enlist Fabled Guitarist Sting for New Single, “Redlight”: Listen
Late last month, Sebastian Ingrosso teased a massive collaboration between Swedish House Mafia and fabled guitarist Sting called “Redlight”. Today, the high-profile collab finally hit streaming platforms. The scintillating “Redlight” features a phenomenal vocal performance from Sting, who rerecorded his lyrics from The Police’s hit 1978 song “Roxanne.” The emotive performance feels entirely new and it seamlessly coalesces with the dark, gritty sound design of modern-day Swedish House Mafia. The ambitious move to enlist Sting has paid off in spades—and “Redlight” is a must-listen. “Redlight” is the latest single from Swedish House Mafia as they prepare for the release of Paradise Again, one of the year’s most hotly anti...
ROB HALFORD Says Leftover Material From His ‘Confess’ Autobiography Is Being Used In Soon-To-Be-Announced Project
In a new interview with the Phoenix, Arizona radio station KSLX-FM 100.7, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford discussed his autobiography, “Confess”, which arrived in September 2020 via Hachette Books. Co-written with Ian Gittins, the book offered readers a compelling, heartfelt and honest look at the struggles Rob has faced with addiction and his sexuality as well as exploring his music and his many brushes with controversy. Rob said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I was approached in my 30s. ‘Rob, do you want to do a book?’ I’m, like, ‘No, dude. I’ve got more of a life to live.’ And then there’s a little bell [that] goes, ‘Ping! It’s time to do it.’ So we put that together while the pandemic was going on. &#...
STEVIE NICKS On Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine: ‘This Is HITLER Coming Back To Haunt Us’
Stevie Nicks has compared Russian president Vladimir Putin to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. Earlier today, the FLEETWOOD MAC singer took to her social media to share a photo of a stunning hand-painted box she had apparently received from an artist in Ukraine, and she included the following message: “At 4am this morning me and a friend sent a message to a lady in Ukraine who sent us a beautiful hand painted box~ to thank her again and check up on her after watching the news all night ~ she immediately wrote back that she was home and still fine… At 4:45am she wrote us back that she was now~ ‘just trying to escape’; that changed everything. Now I know someone, an innocent person, who is having her freedom taken from her. I have been crying ever since. “My mom said t...
TOOL Details ‘Fear Inoculum’ Ultra Deluxe Vinyl
The eagerly awaited vinyl version of TOOL‘s critically-acclaimed fifth album, “Fear Inoculum”, will arrive on April 8 via RCA Records, with the Grammy Award-winning release spread over 5 LPs and paired with new, extensive artwork. TOOL guitarist Adam Jones reconceptualized the already impressive album packaging with each of the 180-gram vinyl discs emblazoned with a unique etching and accompanied by an elaborate pictorial booklet including never-before-seen artwork. The limited-edition set, which also features a new cover, is housed in a hard shell box. TOOL has consistently elevated the concept of album art, from the groundbreaking “Fear Inoculum” CD release fronted by a 4″ HD rechargeable screen with exclusive video footage (“Recusant Ad Infinitu...
DAVID DRAIMAN: ‘I Don’t Think That There Would Be A DISTURBED Without PANTERA’
DISTURBED‘s David Draiman was one of the musicians who joined Lou Brutus of HardDrive Radio to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PANTERA‘s classic sophomore major label album “Vulgar Display Of Power”. Speaking about the impact the LP had on his musical upbringing, Draiman said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “[PANTERA] really, I think, at that point, had honed the whole groove metal thing that they had pioneered; they had gotten it to be so, so perfect. And look, that record was songs we covered, songs we adored, songs that were the soundtrack to many a late-night bit of Sodom and Gomorrah on the bus [laughs] — all kinds of craziness. There was all kinds of moments that those songs are literally part of the soundtrack to our upbringing. “A lot of ...
Sasami’s New Album Squeeze Is A Haunted House
By Danielle Chelosky In many ways, Sasami Ashworth’s life has been leading up to this moment. Studying classical music through middle school and high school, the Los Angeles-based artist has been refining her ear since she was a kid. After furthering her studies in college, she became a music teacher while touring with bands part-time. It was when she was assisting Bright Eyes member Nate Walcott with arranging for other artists that she realized what she wanted to do. “I started understanding that my fluency in classical music and rock music could be tapped into,” she says over the phone in late January. “I could tap into that fluency, and have a role as a translator between the two worlds. I started doing that work for other artists, like Curtis Harding, and I did vocals for Wild Nothing...
Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz on Character Complexity in ‘The Batman’
Batman, the alter ego of reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne, has been a complex character since his DC Comics debut in 1939. The Gotham City vigilante has been portrayed on the silver screen by A-list actors like Michael Keaton, Christian Bale and Ben Affleck, and now Robert Pattinson is bringing new life to the franchise in the upcoming Warner Bros. film The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves. “The Batman is such a feat of craftsmanship,” Pattinson told HYPEBEAST. “Matt has really destroyed himself over the last five years with [this film].” Reeves, who first began penning the script with Peter Craig in 2017, set his take on the legendary character in the second year of his vigilante career as Batman. Drawing inspiration from comics including Year One (1987) and Zero Year (2013), the fil...
Charli XCX Taps A. G. Cook and Seventeen’s Vernon for New “Beg for You” Remix: Listen
Charli XCX has released a new remix of her Rina Sawayama–featuring Crash single “Beg for You.” The new version features A. G. Cook and Vernon of the K-pop band Seventeen. Check it out below. Last week, Charli XCX shared Pocket’s remix of “Beg for You.” The original song came out in January and will appear on Crash—due out March 18 via Atlantic. Next week, on March 5, Charli XCX will perform on Saturday Night Live. Revisit the Cover Story “Charli XCX Is the Pop Star of the Future.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Russia Banned From Eurovision 2022 After Ukraine Invasion
Russia will not be allowed to participate in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, the executive board of the European Broadcasting Union announced today (February 25). “The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute,” the EBU said in a statement. Find the full statement below. Several public figures in Russia have decried President Vladimir V. Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine. The popular rapper Oxxxymiron canceled concerts in Moscow and St. Petersburg, explaining, “I cannot entertain you when Russian missiles are falling on Ukraine—when residents of Kyiv are forced to hide in basements and in the metro, while people are dying.” Other musicians voicing opp...
Drakeo the Ruler’s Brother Ralfy the Plug Sues Live Nation
Drakeo the Ruler’s brother Ralfy the Plug has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation—the organizer of the Once Upon a Time in LA music festival where Drakeo was fatally stabbed in a backstage altercation last December, TMZ and Rolling Stone report. Ralfy’s lawsuit follows a $60 million wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of Drakeo’s 5-year-old son. Like that one, Ralfy’s lawsuit outlines the scene of Drakeo’s murder, points out the alleged lack of security that led to that moment, and notes the 30-minute delay that it took emergency personnel to transport a wounded Drakeo to the hospital. He’s seeking millions in damages. In a statement shared with Pitchfork, Once Upon a Time in LA Fest said: “Once Upon a Time in LA joins Drakeo’s family, friends, and fans in grieving his loss. The festiva...
