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Daft Punk Streaming Rare Live Performance from 1997 and ‘Homework’ Deluxe Edition
Surprise! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Daft Punk’s debut album Homework, a rare recording of the duo performing maskless in 1997 will stream on Twitch beginning at 5:22 p.m. ET / 2:22 p.m. PT. The recording in question is taken from Daft Punk’s December 17th, 1997 gig at the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles as part of their “Daftendirektour.” Today’s Twitch stream is billed as an “exclusive and time limited piece of content” that will only be shown once. Daft Punk have also released a digital deluxe edition of Homework featuring 15 remixes, nine of which were previously unavailable on streaming platforms. The expanded tracklist includes contributions from Masters At Work, DJ Sneak, Todd Terry, Motorbass, Slam, Ian Pooley, I:Cube, Roger Sanchez & Junior Sanchez, and more. It’s avail...
Musicians Remember Mark Lanegan: “One of THE Great Singers of the Last 30 Years”
Following the sad news that Mark Lanegan died at age 57 earlier today (February 22nd), the talented frontman of Screaming Trees and erstwhile member of Queens of the Stone Age is being remembered by his musical peers. Lanegan’s prolific music career — which also saw him release 12 solo albums and collaborate with a number of other musicians — had a profound influence and impact on many artists. Former New Order bassist Peter Hook tweeted, “Mark Lanegan was a lovely man. He led a wild life that some of us could only dream of. He leaves us with fantastic words and music! Thank god that through all of that he will live forever. RIP Mark. Sleep well.” Advertisement Related Video Velvet Underground legend John Cale wrote, “I can’t process this. Mark Lanegan will always be etched in my hear...
Fred Hechinger Cast as Chameleon in Sony’s Marvel Film Kraven the Hunter
Sony is continuing to make use of its Universe of Marvel Characters. According to Deadline, the studio has cast Fred Hechinger as Chameleon in the upcoming Kraven the Hunter. The White Lotus breakout will star alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the title role, as well as Russell Crowe in an undisclosed role. Word is that much of the Kraven cast will be made up of the classic Spider-Man villain’s family (with Crowe likely playing his father), and that fits with Hechinger joining as Chameleon. In the comics, Chameleon is Dmitri Smerdyakov, Kraven’s half-brother. He’s a master of disguise and impressions, skills that allow him to assume the identity of nearly anyone he encounters. Some versions of the character have depicted him with scientifically enhanced powers and technology...
10 of Mark Lanegan’s Finest Musical Moments
Mark Lanegan possessed one of the most imitable voices in rock history. Defined by his deep baritone and reflective lyrics, Lanegan would rise from humble origins in the small town of Ellensburg, Washington, to mainstream prominence as the frontman of Screaming Trees — best known for the hit “Nearly Lost You.” From there, Lanegan would embark on a prolific solo career and numerous collaborations: a notable five-album stint with Queens of the Stone Age, an Americana project with Belle and Sebastian’s Isobel Campbell, and the one-off Gutter Twins LP with Greg Dulli of Afghan Whigs, among others. The sheer diversity of Lanegan’s output was a testament to his gifts as a singer and songwriter. Lanegan’s life was not an easy one — as he himself revealed through the harrowing accounts in his auto...
Emotional Tweets Pour In After ‘Arthur’ Series Finale
With Arthur coming to an end after 25 seasons, many fans that grew up with the PBS show tuned in to see the final “All Grown Up” episode. As the longest airing kids show — available in 80 countries — kids across the globe all have their own memories involving the anthropomorphic cartoon aardvark. The last episode tugged at the heartstrings of fans in a profound way as many of the viewers are also “all grown up,” experiencing the real-world responsibilities that the characters of Elwood City are now facing. What made the episode even more special was the fact that the original voice actor of Arthur — Michael Yarmush — returned to voice the adult Arthur, and that the librarian who handed Arthur the instructional illustration book, which leads him to become a graphic novelist, was voiced by A...
Netflix Will Invest at Least $45 Million USD in French Movies
Netflix has signed a three-year deal with several French film guilds that will see the streaming platform invest at least €40 million EUR ($45 million USD) in at least 10 French-language and European movies. Within the deal, Netflix has vowed to invest at least 4% of its annual net revenue in French and European movie productions, with a minimum of €30 million EUR ($34 million USD) reserved for French-language films. The agreement, which was announced on Tuesday by French film guilds ARP, BLIC and BLOC, will provide each movie with a theatrical release in France before launching on Netflix 15 months later. Netflix will then hold a seven-month exclusive streaming window. “This agreement is a new step towards our virtuous integration in the unique French cinema ecosystem,” said Netflix in a ...
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Shares First Look at Cillian Murphy as the Atomic Bomb Scientist
Universal has shared a first look image for Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming biopic Oppenheimer, which sees Cillian Murphy star as the atomic bomb father J. Robert Oppenheimer. The forthcoming film, which is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triump and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kair Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, has begun production in New Mexico. The movie will be shot using a combination of IMAX 65mm and 65mm large-format film photography, along with sections in IMAX black-and-white analog film. Plot details have not yet been disclosed, however the film will chronicle the life of Oppenheimer, who was a physicist integral to the Manhattan Project. Aside from Nolan, the cast includes Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Rami Ma...
Take a First Look at Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al in Upcoming Roku Biopic
Roku has shared a first-look image from its upcoming original biopic movie, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, which sees Daniel Radcliffe sporting a Hawaiian shirt and curly hair in character as Weird Al. Radcliffe stars as the Grammy-winning comedy recording artist in the upcoming film. Alongside the first-look image’s debut, Radcliffe released the following statement: “Wearing the Hawaiian shirt is a huge responsibility that I don’t take lightly, and I’m honored to finally share with the world the absolutely 100 percent unassailably true story of Weird Al’s depraved and scandalous life.” Eric Appel is directing the film from a script he co-wrote with Yankovic, while Funny Or Die and Tango are producing the project. “The biopic holds nothing back, exploring every facet of Yankovic’s life, fro...
Mark Lanegan Remembered: Iggy Pop, Peter Hook, Garbage, Greg Dulli and More Pay Tribute
On Tuesday, the music world was rocked by Mark Lanegan‘s death on Tuesday at his home in Ireland. At this time, no cause of death is stated and the public is being urged to respect the family’s privacy at this time. Musicians and fans alike took to Twitter today to grieve and send their condolences to those who are mourning the death of Lanegan. See musicians sending their condolences via Twitter below. MESSAGE FROM IGGY:Mark Lanegan, RIP, deepest respect for you. Your fan, Iggy Pop — Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) February 22, 2022 Mark Lanegan was a lovely man. He led a wild life that some of us could only dream of. He leaves us with fantastic words and music! Thank god that through all of that he will live forever. RIP Mark. Sleep well. Love Hooky. X pic.twitter.com/Xnx76y68YC — Peter Hook (@peter...
Evan Rachel Wood Documentary on Marilyn Manson Abuse Allegations Gets HBO Premiere Date, New Trailer
HBO has announced the premiere dates for Phoenix Rising, the new documentary in which Evan Rachel Wood discusses the abuse allegations she made against Marilyn Manson. The first part, subtitled Don’t Fall, airs on Tuesday, March 15 at 9 p.m. Eastern; the second part, called Stand Up, airs the following day at the same time. The full film will be available to stream on HBO Max beginning March 15. Find a trailer for the documentary below. In the new trailer, Wood says, “I’m here today to talk about Brian Warner also known to the world as Marilyn Manson.” The clip includes interviews with Wood’s mother and brother, as well as footage of Wood with a support group and testifying in front of lawmakers. Phoenix Rising: Don’t Fall premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. In the film, Wood all...
Mura Masa Taps Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress, and Shygirl for New Song “Bbycakes”: Listen
Mura Masa has shared “Bbycakes,” his new song with Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress and Shygirl. According to a press release, the single “further introduces the dazzling world of Mura Masa’s third studio album.” Check it out below. Mura Masa released his second studio LP, R.Y.C, in January 2020. Last year, the UK musician shared the single “2gether.” In addition, he produced PinkPantheress’ To Hell With It track “Just for Me.” Check out “The Long, Bumpy Road to Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake” on the Pitch, as well as Pitchfork’s Rising feature “Shygirl Is Shaping London Club Music In Her Own Bawdy Image.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Procol Harum’s Gary Brooker Dies at 76
Gary Brooker, who co-founded and led the English rock band Procol Harum, has died. The group announced the news on its website Tuesday (February 22), writing that Brooker had died peacefully at home amid cancer treatment. “He lit up any room he entered, and his kindness to a multilingual family of fans was legendary,” his bandmates wrote. Gary Brooker was 76. Procol Harum were best known for their debut 1967 single “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” which became an anthem for the exploding counterculture movement. Brooker had established the group with Keith Reid, Ray Royer, David Knights, and Matthew Fisher, having been a busy presence in Britain’s early 1960s rock scene. After the early success of “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” the band remained an influential force on other up-and-coming British rock...
