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See SG Lewis Shine Bright at Sold Out “times” Show In Los Angeles
Earlier this year SG Lewis was enjoying a drink in his parents’ living room, celebrating the release of his debut album, times. Its 10 tracks practically bubble over with euphoric sound design and dance-pop spirit, both made for and inspired by the clubs we so sorely missed. But as they say, all good things take time. The renowned Brit’s long-awaited performance of times in Los Angeles was well worth the wait. Complete with live vocals, keys and guitar from Lewis, JAB provided support on percussion alongside Victoria Aycock on keys and bass. SG Lewis performs alongside JAB and Victoria Aycock for a sold out show at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall. Rachel Kupfer Kicking off the sold-out show at Shrine Auditorium was indietronica duo NEIL FRANCE...
Sonny Fodera’s Decade-Long Experience Shines In New Album, “Wide Awake”
Delivering one of his most ambitious records to date, Sonny Fodera recruited a slew of sensational artists for his highly anticipated album, Wide Awake. Released today by Fodera’s own Solotoko imprint, the project was two years in the making. “One Night” in 2019 is where it all began. Sonny Fodera teamed up with chart-topping dance music producer MK and triple-threat artist Raphaella, producing a stellar single. “One Night” has since erupted into a global dance anthem, achieving silver status in the UK. In 2020 Fodera enlisted double-Platinum artist Ella Eyre, who demonstrates her impressive vocal range in the uplifting single, “Wired.” The track has the feel of a timeless dance hit that will continue to captivate Fod...
Watch DOKKEN Perform In Agoura Hills, California
Fan-filmed video footage of DOKKEN‘s Octoebr 21 concert at The Canyon in Agoura Hills, California can be seen below. DOKKEN recently announced a seven-date fall 2021 tour of California. The trek kicked off in Agoura Hills and will conclude with a pair of shows at the legendary West Hollywood venue Whisky A Go Go. The Whisky dates will see DOKKEN reunited with guitarist George Lynch. Tour dates: Oct. 22 – The Canyon – Santa Clarita, CA Oct. 23 – The Canyon – Montclair, CA Dec. 03 – Sycuan Casino – El Cajon, CA Dec. 04 – The Canyon at Oxnard PACC – Oxnard, CA Dec. 17 – Whisky A Go Go – West Hollywood, CA* Dec. 18 – Whisky A Go Go – West Hollywood, CA* * With special guest George Lynch Lynch previously rejoined DOKK...
Judge Dismisses Copyright Suit Against NIRVANA Over Dante’s ‘Inferno’ Illustration
According to Reuters, a copyright infringement lawsuit over NIRVANA‘s use of a C.W. Scott-Giles illustration from a 1949 English translation of Dante‘s “Inferno” on merchandise has been dismissed. “Inferno” is the first part of Italian writer Dante Alighieri‘s 14th-century epic poem “Divine Comedy”. On Thursday (October 21), U.S. District Judge Dale Fischer dismissed the case and said the United Kingdom was a more appropriate jurisdiction for the copyright claims brought by British citizen Jocelyn Bundy over the pioneering grunge rockers’ alleged use of her grandfather’s British art. The judge made the dismissal contingent on NIRVANA agreeing to U.K. jurisdiction if Bundy sued there. Last April, Bundy sued Nirvana LLC, Live ...
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: EDDIE VAN HALEN ‘Changed Everything’
Yngwie Malmsteen has once again praised Eddie Van Halen, saying the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist “changed everything.” The 58-year-old Swedish axeman, who is promoting his latest album, “Parabellum”, discussed Eddie‘s impact on guitar playing during a live YouTube chat with fans on Thursday (October 21). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “What can you say about Eddie? I mean, he changed everything. I had already been playing for a while when I heard him. And it was a complete, like, it was, like, ‘Wow!’ The whole band, when it came out — the first [VAN HALEN] album. Everybody I knew would hack up their Strats and put humbuckers and start tapping and stuff like this. I didn’t wanna do that, because that’s Eddie and let...
THE BLACK CROWES Photo Book From ROSS HALFIN Coming Soon
Rufus Publications and Ross Halfin have announced a new limited-edition book, “The Black Crowes”, featuring thousands of unseen images from Ross‘s extensive library. Produced alongside Chris and Rich Robinson, the book is a huge photographic essay on the band, formed in Marietta, Georgia in 1984. The book features introductions from both brothers. Chris writes in the book: “To say that THE BLACK CROWES & Mr. Halfin have a long history together is most definitely an understatement. Here in these photographs you will see & feel.” Ross comments: “Could I tell you stories about this band? I could probably tell you a hundred, and one of the highlights was seeing them opening for THE ROLLING STONES at Wembley Stadium and whilst doing an hour’s se...
Khalid Shares New R&B Track “Present” and Announces Upcoming Mixtape ‘Scenic Drive’
Khalid dropped off a new single, “Present,” set to land on his upcoming mixtape, dubbed Scenic Drive, out December 3 via Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records. The new track enlists a deep R&B sound with smooth guitar strums, light synths and a strong drum beat. “I know that you’re on to me, baby/Tell me that you want me, baby,” the 23-year-old artist sings in the first verse. “Really need your company, baby/If it’s alright, you can ruin me, baby.” “I’ve had the chance to listen to a lot of music and also push myself creatively while I’m recording,” Khalid said in a press release. “My Mom raised me on R&B and whether it’s the harmonies or melodies, it will always be a part of my music. ‘Present’ is just the beginning and I love that it has a dual meaning. It feels good to be more ‘pre...
Bop Shop: Songs From Coldplay And Selena Gomez, Duran Duran And Tove Lo, And More
Coldplay ft. Selena Gomez: “Let Somebody Go” A few years ago, a collaboration between Coldplay and Selena Gomez would’ve seemed unimaginable. But on the British rock group’s ninth album Music of the Spheres, they’ve ventured even further out of their comfort zone, working with the likes of Max Martin, BTS, Jacob Collier, and the “Lose You to Love Me” singer. Their joint offering feels celestial, if not also somber, as Gomez and singer Chris Martin swap verses about an inevitable and hopeless heartbreak. “When I called the mathematicians / And I asked them to explain / They said love is only equal to the pain,” Selena sings, her breathy vocals complementing Martin’s raspy tone quite nicely, sounding like a heavenly reprieve from hurt until they build into a “Fix You”-esque explosion. —Carso...
Spotify, Amazon, and Pandora Propose Even Lower Streaming Royalty Rates
Like a twisted game of limbo, songwriters and artists are constantly asked to go lower and lower, and only the streaming companies win. As Billboard reports, on October 21st, several major streamers filed to the US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) proposing royalty rates for 2023-2027. Three of the biggest platforms — Spotify, Amazon, and Pandora — are recommending a significant reduction in royalty rates over the 2018–2022 period. These upcoming four years, 2023-2027, are known as CRB Phonorecords IV, denoting the fourth period of rate determination. It follows Phonorecords I for 2008–2012, Phonorecords II from 2013–2017, and Phonorecords III from 2018-2022. Phonorecords III represented an increase over the previous two periods, escalating over time and culminating in a r...
Slipknot Announce Knotfest Los Angeles Livestream
Slipknot have announced that they will stream their upcoming Knotfest Los Angeles concert. The stream goes live at 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday, November 5th. It marks Slipknot’s first-ever livestream event. In addition to their headlining set, bonus performances by support acts Killswitch Engage, Fever 333, Code Orange, Vended, and Cherry Bombs will also be streamed. Bring Me the Horizon is the only Knotfest Los Angeles act not included. Tickets are on sale now at this location for a pre-sale cost of $15, with day-of tickets going for $20. The stream will remain available for on-demand viewing for 72 hours after it goes live. Advertisement Related Video Knotfest Los Angeles will be another major stop on the ongoing Knotfest Roadshow tour. Slipknot recently hosted the sold-out Knotfes...
Quavo and Yung Miami Join Forces for “Strub tha Ground”
Quavo and Yung Miami have linked for a new song and music video. The “Strub tha Ground” visual intersperses home video-style footage with cuts of Quavo scanning a crowd of twerking girls with his own camcorder. To promote the energetic song, Quavo will be dropped an exclusive t-shirt that features the names of the two rappers, the single’s title and a graphic of Quavo in a car surrounded by women. This new track comes after the release of Migos’ fourth studio album, Culture III, in June. He’s also working on an upcoming solo album that’s expected to drop sometime in 2022, which would mark about four years since his Quavo Huncho solo debut in 2018. Quavo and Yung Miami’s “Strub tha Ground” is out on streaming platforms now. In other music news, Elton John debuted his new album The Lockdown ...
Song of the Week: Elton John and Eddie Vedder Go for a Wild Ride with “E-Ticket”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Elton John recruits Eddie Vedder for his lockdown sessions. Elton John really loves to collaborate: his new album The Lockdown Sessions features him joining forces with some of the biggest musicians around, from Dua Lipa to Stevie Wonder. With “E-Ticket,” his new track with none other than Eddie Vedder, John goes back to basics. It’s an undeniably fun, classic piano jam from the prolific pair, and Vedder’s presence makes it all the more riveting. Their husky voices sync and blend so well that at times, it’s hard to tell who is who...
