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Christian Nodal Merges Past and Present of Regional Mexican Music for ‘Botella Tras Botella’ Tour
At 22 years old, Christian Nodal has rewritten the rules of regional Mexican music, navigating between traditional music and hip-hop and setting a record of No. 1s (13) for a solo act on the Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay chart. On the heels of his chart success, Nodal brought his Botella Tras Botella Tour to Inglewood on Friday Night (Dec. 3), performing his biggest hits to a sold-out crowd at the YouTube Theater, and was joined by surprise guests, including Mexican hip-hop acts Gera MX and Akwid. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Nodal is a Gen-Z sensation who is refreshing regional Mexican music with his mariacheño (mariachi and norteño) sound. And despite using social media to air his grievances to break free from Universal Music, Nodal won a Latin Grammy in September and ...
Pharrell Williams, Haim Visit Chanel Labyrinth at Art Basel Miami Beach
Artist Es Devlin wanted guests to engage in all their senses when she designed “Five Echoes,” the public installation commissioned by Chanel to honor the 100th anniversary of the house’s iconic No. 5 fragrance. More than 2,000 fragrant trees, grasses and other plants were sourced to create a forest-like environment at Jungle Plaza in Miami’s Design District, with a walkable labyrinth 100 feet in diameter — its shape inspired by a French abbey from Coco Chanel’s childhood — rising from its center. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While Devlin sought myriad ways to honor the codes of Chanel in the experience, sustainability was also top of mind, said the British-born artist and stage designer. “We began with a conversation about how a temporary ar...
MICHAEL SWEET Says He Turned Down Opportunity To Produce GEOFF TATE Album
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet says that he turned down an opportunity to produce an album from former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate because he “didn’t want to cause any problems with the friendships” he has with members of the current QUEENSRŸCHE lineup. Sweet shared the details of his proposed collaboration with Tate in a social media post on Wednesday (December 1). He wrote: “Interesting story: I had the opportunity to write and produce an album for Geoff Tate. I was contacted by Frontiers Music srl and asked to do so. Geoff was also on board (hopefully he won’t threaten my well being by saying so). Although I thought long and hard about the opportunity, I didn’t want to cause any problems with the friendships I have with the band. And there were a fe...
MYLES KENNEDY On First Pandemic-Era Concert: ‘It Was A Night I Probably Will Never Forget’
ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS frontman Myles Kennedy spoke to Chasta of the San Francisco radio station 107.7 The Bone about what it felt to step back on stage for his first pandemic-era concert this past June in Kansas City, Missouri. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I don’t even know how to articulate it. I didn’t know what to expect. I remember standing backstage — it was in Kansas City, at a theater there — and my manager’s, like, ‘Okay. We’re ready to go.’ And I just kind of walked out not knowing what to expect. The audience was so… just amazing, and they were so happy — I think for everybody to be in the same room together, experiencing music together. And it was a night I probably will nev...
TONY IOMMI Picks BRIAN MAY As His ‘Rock God’: ‘We’ve Had A Great Friendship Over The Years’
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi was the featured guest on BBC‘s “The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker” during the “Rock God” segment. Tony picked QUEEN guitarist Brian May and stated about his choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “His sort of sound and style really stood out to me when I heard the first QUEEN album, really. When I heard that album, [I thought], ‘This is a really good band.’ And a guitar player is always into other guitar players, and he [had] a sort of unique sound and the way that he played, I just liked it. It was appealing. He’s just got a certain character that you didn’t really hear from anybody else; he’s got something very ‘him.’ And as soon as you hear Brian now, anybody can pick ...
EVERY TIME I DIE Is Working On Its Issues With Singer KEITH BUCKLEY ‘Privately’
EVERY TIME I DIE says that it is working on its issues with singer Keith Buckley “privately.” On Friday (December 3), the Buffalo-based band announced that it would play the last three concerts of its current tour without Buckley, explaining that the frontman was taking time off from the road to “rest and prepare” for the band’s upcoming holiday shows, the annual events dubbed “‘TID The Season”. Buckley later issued a statement on social media in which he accused his brother, EVERY TIME I DIE guitarist Jordan Buckley, and his other bandmates of platting “to replace me this entire time.” He added that he was being “ostracized” from the band he had “built for 20 years because I made a decision to do whatever it too...
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“Kids For Life” – UNIKID Coming to Frequency Music with his debut EP In Times Past, Dutch multi-talent UNIKID showcases his production and arrangement skills wonderfully on “Kids For Life,” a vibrant and explosive dance-pop record. “About You” – ILVS & Feb Making their debut on Sam Feldt’s Heartfeldt imprint, ILVS and Feb have just joined forces on “About You,” an infectious house record that is bound to start lighting up dancefloors in no time. “End Of The Fall“ – Late June & Courtney Drummey NZ-based producer Late June is slowly wrapping up arguably the biggest year in his career to date, with “End Of The Fall“ alongside singer and songwriter Courtney Drummey making up for one of his most intimate singles this year. “Lighthouse” – JKuch As he unveils more ...
Swedish House Mafia Pull Out of Audacy Beach Festival After Two Members Test Positive for COVID-19
Swedish House Mafia have pulled out of their scheduled performance at Fort Lauderdale’s Audacy Beach Festival after two of its members tested positive for COVID-19. The iconic dance music trio of Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell, and Steve Angello took to social media to share a joint statement announcing the cancellation of their DJ set, refraining from divulging which members contracted the virus. Had it went as planned, the Audacy set would’ve been their first music festival performance since ending their nine-year hiatus in summer 2021. “Despite following precautionary measures, two members of the group have tested positive for covid-19, meaning we will be unable to perform this Sunday at Audacy Beach Festival, Fort Lauderdale,” Swedish House Mafia twee...
VRJAM Launches Public Token Sale to Revolutionize Metaverse Music Experiences
The concept of the metaverse and speculation about its impact on the future of the music industry have been buzzworthy topics throughout 2021, and those conversations are only just beginning. According to EMERGEN Research, the current $47 billion metaverse sector is expected to continue growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 43.3% through 2028. And with a long runway of upside ahead, VRJAM is wasting no time in an effort to become an early frontrunner in the emerging metaverse concert space. In partnership with Enjin.io, VRJAM is taking a multi-faceted, artist-first approach in delivering turnkey-style NFT solutions and providing a platform for virtual concerts that are easily monetized by performers. VRJAM seeks to bring artists closer to their fans by providing the...
Tom Morello Taps San Holo, Dr. Fresch, More for Exploratory Album, “The Atlas Underground Flood”: Listen
Tom Morello is out here making music producers’ dreams come true en masse. The Rage Against the Machine shredder has unleashed a furious wave of music throughout 2021 including an explorative, multi-genre album, The Atlas Underground Flood, as well as a massive EP alongside iconic electro producer The Bloody Beetroots. Morello has now unveiled The Atlas Underground Flood, which shows that his creatively curious appetite is alive and well. Working alongside a slew of vocalists, instrumentalists, and producers spanning the sonic spectrum, The Atlas Underground Flood is arguably even more bold than its predecessor. The album’s opener, “A Radical in the Family” sees Morello testing the waters with a somber, melodic future bass track, enlisting ...
Dave Grohl Covers The Clash’s “Train in Vain” with Greg Kurstin on Night Seven of Hanukkah: Watch
Dave Grohl and producer Greg Kurstin have spent the past six nights celebrating Hanukkah by covering beloved songs made famous by Jewish artists. For the seventh night of the Festival of Lights, the Foo Fighters frontman and his longtime collaborator performed The Clash classic, “Train in Vain.” “Michael Geoffrey Jones, born to Russian Jewish mother Renee Zagansky, would come to be known as punk rock legend Mick Jones, co-founder of The Clash. It’s London Calling Jerusalem as we take a ‘Train In Vain,’” the duo write to introduce their latest cover. Watch the video below. The third and final song on The Clash’s London Calling, “Train in Vain” notably features Jones on lead vocals, with frontman Joe Strummer accompanying him on piano. Advertisement Related Video Previously, Grohl and ...
Goldin’s December Pop Culture Auction Is Filled With Nostalgia
Better check your garage for all those old games, books and collectibles that you’ve held on for years, because they’re definitely worth something. Goldin marketplace is hosting an auction of hard-to-find items just in time for the holidays. The lot features over 80 pieces of movie memorabilia and 100 vintage comic books to 460 retro video games and 250 rare trading cards. Highlights include a cast signed replica of Frodo’s Sting sword from The Lord of the Rings, a J.K. Rowling-signed first edition Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, box sealed Super Mario 64 and Final Fantasy videos games, along with rare Pokemon trading cards, such as a 1995 Japanese Topsun Blue Back Snorlax. “The non-sports market has captivated collectors, with new categories continuing to emerge. One of the late...
