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Electronic Music Legend Giorgio Moroder Is Auctioning Off a Supercar Named After Him
There’s a very short list of luxury designers with songs named after them—think Jay-Z’s “Tom Ford” or Migos’ “Versace.” But a musician with a luxury product named after them? It’s almost unheard of. It’s not too elusive a club for electronic dance music legend Giorgio Moroder, however. Not only does the man known as the “Father of Disco” have a song named after him on Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories, but a rare supercar is his namesake as well. Someone will soon own the prized Moroder supercar for themselves after the legendary music producer opted to sell the vehicle at Sotheby’s in 2022. Sotheby’s called it “an unrepeatable opportunity for collectors.” The 1988 Cizeta-Moroder V16T was ...
You Can Buy This Rare Arcade Console Designed By Daft Punk’s Creative Director—For $27,000
While many know Cédric Hervet as Daft Punk‘s longtime creative director, others recognize him for his renowned design company, Hervet Manufacturier. And the French studio’s latest endeavor is an arcade collector’s dream. Embracing a retrofuturistic aesthetic akin to Daft Punk’s own style, Hervet has built a custom, one-of-a-kind arcade console called The Arcadia. His company will produce only 12 units, each of which house a Bose SoundTouch and 520 classic arcade games, including Pac-Man and Space Invaders. The Arcadia by Hervet Manufacturier. Hervet Manufacturier Hervet Manufacturier also produces many other stunning products, such as bespoke tables, chairs, a foosball table, and even skateboards, among other pieces, all ...
Martin Garrix and Maejor Unveil Debut AREA21 Album, “Greatest Hits Vol. 1”
EDM’s favorite alien duo have finally unveiled their long-awaited debut album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1. When AREA21 made their debut back in 2016 with the massively successful singles “Spaceships” and “Girls,” they were rather hesitant to reveal their identities and opted for a secretive persona. Fast-forward to 2021, however, when Martin Garrix and Maejor are embracing themselves as AREA21 while showcasing immense growth in their storytelling abilities and collaborative power as a duo. Following a series of singles and animated music videos that were carefully rolled out over the past 9 months, AREA21 have now finally released Greatest Hits Vol. 1, fully realizing their potential as one of the most exciting crossover acts in dance music. Spanning 12 tracks, the record follows the ...
Twitch Launches Incubator Program and “Livestream Playbook” to Reinvest In Music Creators
Amid an embattled relationship with creators and music industry stakeholders, Twitch is looking to reset the clock with The Collective. According to the Amazon-owned streaming platform, The Collective is aimed at coaching artists to get the most out of livestreaming in the midst of what it calls a paradigm shift in music. According to Music Business Worldwide, the program has three distinct segments: “The Livestream Playbook for Music,” “Invite-Only Collectives,” and “Ongoing Backing From Twitch.” Acceptance into The Collective is based on Twitch’s decision regarding each artist’s application. Those accepted will receive hands-on support from Twitch in a variety of disciplines. First, Twitch’s music team will lead creators th...
KISS’s Manager: GENE SIMMONS Wouldn’t Say Anything Against DAVID LEE ROTH
In a new interview with The Rock Experience With Mike Brunn, KISS‘s longtime manager Doc McGhee spoke about David Lee Roth‘s absence from the rescheduled U.S. leg of the band’s farewell tour. Roth performed as the opening act for the February/March 2020 North American leg of “End Of The Road”, but is not making any appearances on the latest KISS run of shows which kicked off in August. McGhee explained Roth‘s non-participation in the trek by saying (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It was just a year and a half later. He had commitments that he had to do. And we just, ‘We get it. You’ve got stuff that you have to do.’ We talked about it eight months ago. And I said, ‘Listen, don’t worry about it, David. If youR...
SAMMY HAGAR Joined On Stage By RICK SPRINGFIELD During Las Vegas Residency: Photos, Video
Last night (Friday, November 12), Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar kicked off his final weekend of sold-out performances as part of the “Sammy Hagar & Friends” residency at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hagar was joined at the show by Grammy winner Rick Springfield as they performed with Hagar‘s band THE WABOS, featuring guitarist Vic Johnson, drummer David Lauser and bassist Mona Gnader. The crowd erupted when Springfield and THE WABOS played Rick‘s iconic hit “Jessie’s Girl”. Fans also rocked out to Hagar‘s songs, including “I’ll Fall In Love Again”, “Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy” and “Mas Tequila”. The STRAT Theater has a capacity of about 800 people. The th...
Ex-GUNS N’ ROSES Guitarist DJ ASHBA Debuts His ‘Guitar Dance Music’ Solo Show In Wisconsin: Video, Photos
Former GUNS N’ ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba played his first headlining show as a solo performer — under the ASHBA banner — last night (Friday, November 12) at Green Bay, Wisconsin’s Epic Event Center. ASHBA‘s sound sees the 48-year-old guitarist melding hard rock and electronic influence to produce a genre he’s dubbed “GDM,” or “guitar dance music.” “There’s a huge overlap of fans between rock and electronic music,” Ashba told EDM.com. “I hate putting music into genres because I feel like it’s limiting. I wanted to take what I do and interject that into the electronic world and put my own twist on it.” “I’ve always been inspired by different styles of music,” he continued. ...
PHIL LEWIS On Having To Sue STEVE RILEY Over L.A. GUNS Name: ‘It Was F**ked Up’
Phil Lewis has commented on the out-of-court resolution of the legal dispute over the rights to the L.A. GUNS name. Under the terms of the April 2021 settlement agreement, he and guitarist Tracii Guns will continue to operate under the L.A. GUNS trademark, while Steve Riley and his bandmates from the other version of L.A. GUNS will now operate under the new name RILEY’S L.A. GUNS. Speaking to Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, the singer said: “Unfortunately, it required us going to court, spending a lot of money on lawyers. And it actually required him” — referring to Steve — “spending a lot of money on lawyers when he could have just been a gentleman about it in the first place and put his name to make it clear. But he was adamant in interviews, that he goes, &...
PlayStation 5 Shortage Likely to Get Worse in 2022
If you thought buying a PlayStation 5 had been difficult up until now, the situation would only appear to be getting worse going into 2022. According to Bloomberg, Sony has downgraded its forecasted production by one million units for the fiscal year, due “component and logistics constraints.” Sony had predicted manufacturing 16 million units of its fastest-selling games console by March, but has now cut that number to 15 million. The global shortage of semi-conductors has prompted the situation, with Sony’s Chief Financial Officer, Hiroki Totoki, stating in an investor conference call that any resurgence of COVID-19 would further impact the company’s supply of components. Back in July, the Playstation 5 became the fastest-selling Sony console of all time, hitting 10 million units in recor...
Lady Gaga ‘Couldn’t Be More Happy’ for Britney Spears After Conservatorship Ends
Lady Gaga is celebrating the end of Britney Spears‘ 13-year conservatorship. The House of Gucci star took to social media on Saturday (Nov. 13) to share some heartfelt words for Spears, whose conservatorship — which has controlled her personal and professional life since 2008 — was recently terminated in a ruling by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny. “I have loved @britneyspears her whole career,” Gaga captioned a photo of herself on Instagram with Spears at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. “I looked up to her, admired her strength—she empowered so many people and still does. I couldn’t be more happy for you today. You never deserved what happened, Thank God 4 today you’re a superstar and a super-human being I LOVE YOU.” You Deserve to ...
Chris Daughtry Mourns the Sudden Death of His Daughter Hannah: ‘This Hurts So Deeply’
The singer’s statement continued, “The Daughtry family thanks you for your understanding and respectfully asks for privacy during this very difficult time. Further details will be made available at a later date. The investigation into this tragic death is still ongoing.” Daughtry’s The Dearly Beloved Tour, named after the band’s latest album, is currently scheduled through the end of December, with a handful of shows scheduled in 2022. Two of the dates (Nov. 13 in Silver Spring, Maryland, and Nov. 14 in Uncasville, Connecticut) had been postponed at press time, according to the group’s website. Hannah is Deanna’s child from a previous relationship. Daughtry, 41, and his wife, 48, also share 10-year-old twins, Adalynn Rose and Noah James. The couple...
Jeff Wald, Producer & Manager for Donna Summer, Sylvester Stallone Dies at 77
Wald was the long-time manager for Australian singer Helen Reddy, with whom he was married for 18 years. During the ’70s and ’80s, the producer, manager and boxing promoter represented through his management company an array of well-known stars including Donna Summer, Sylvester Stallone, George Carlin, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Roseanne Barr, Mike Tyson and Crosby, Stills and Nash. In a 2011 interview with THR, Wald spoke about his years of drug addiction and at that time, more than two decades of sobriety. “I’m 25 years sober now. I never thought I could do that. And I don’t miss it,” he said. “I’m married now, 20 years, to the same person. I’m actually faithful. I’ve got a great kid; I pay attention. I’m present. I’ve got a good relationship with my older children. God bless them for bei...
