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VENDED Feat. COREY TAYLOR’s And SHAWN CRAHAN’s Sons: November 2021 U.S. Tour Dates Announced
VENDED, the band fronted by Griffin Taylor, the son of SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor, will embark on a two-week U.S. tour next month. The trek will kick off on November 9 in Nashville, Tennesee and conclude on November 23 in Buffalo, New York. Tour dates: Nov. 09 – Nashville, TN – The End Nov. 10 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen Nov. 11 – Cleveland, OH – Mahall’s Nov. 12 – Fort Wayne, IN – Stan’s Room Nov. 13 – Pontiac, MI – The Pike Room Nov. 14 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill Nov. 16 – Reading, PA – Reverb Nov. 17 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club Nov. 18 – Brooklyn, NY – Saint Vitus Nov. 19 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground Nov. 20 – Hartford,...
SEPULTURA’s ANDREAS KISSER Blasts Brazil’s Response To COVID-19: ‘It’s A Mess’
In a recent interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about how he and his bandmates have been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic in their home country of Brazil. He said: “Unfortunately, Brazil, it’s a mess. We have no leadership that took responsibility for the task. In a way, it was very similar to the States, with Donald Trump with the denying and against the vaccines and all that stuff. But slowly things are moving, because regionally, Brazil is starting to do our own stuff — each state, basically, is trying to make it happen. “I got my first shot, and hopefully in September I’ll get my second shot,” he continued. “And hopefully this will work, not only for our health, of course, but for matters of ...
JOURNEY’s ARNEL PINEDA Covers Rock Classics On ‘First Light’ U.S. Tour (Video)
JOURNEY frontman Arnel Pineda has teamed with fellow Filipino singer Bamboo for a seven-city U.S. tour — Las Vegas, San Diego, San Jose, Anaheim, Seattle, Atlantic City, and Dover. The “First Light” trek kicked off on September 17 at Sam’s Town Hotel And Casino in Las Vegas and will conclude this Sunday, October 10 at Rollins Center Dover Downs in Dover, Delaware. Regarding what fans can expect to hear at each of the gigs, Pineda, who has two solo albums under his belt and is working on a third, told Atlantic City Weekly: “Even if I wanted to, I do not have as many hits as the other OPM (Original Pilipino Music) artists have. So [at the Bally’s show] I might just try a couple [original songs] for the sake of at least introducing my original work outside of JOU...
Mitski Makes A Powerful Return (In A Cowboy Hat) In ‘Working For The Knife’
Something interesting happened yesterday. Early in the day, Mitski posted some teasers on social media hinting that a new song would be dropping in 24 hours or so. Then, Facebook and Instagram (and a bunch of related apps) all went down for several hours. I’m not saying these events are related — or that Adele’s seemingly imminent return to the musical fore contributed — but there’s certainly something to be said about Mitski’s growth as both an artist and a global superstar, and how the arrival of new music from her signals a huge moment. Her power is on full display on “Working for the Knife,” the self-probing new track she released today (October 5). It’s not a barnburner or a dance-ready bop. In fact, it’s mid-tempo and confessional, thou...
UMG and MedRhythms Partner to Treat Neurological Disorders With “Prescription Music”
Digital therapeutics company MedRhythms has been building state-of-the-art technology that uses sensors, software, and music to help restore brain function to patients who have lost it through neurological disease and illnesses. The cutting-edge company has now partnered with Universal Music Group (UMG), giving it access to perhaps the richest and most diverse musical catalog in existence to further this treatment. MedRhythms believes that music can profoundly impact and heal the brain by targeting specific neural pathways that help boost the brain’s plasticity, or ability to adapt. With UMG in the fold, the company will now have access to a plethora of music across many genres and cultures, from Bob Marley to Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande to Andrea Bocelli, and beyond. By way of th...
Narcotics Control Bureau Raids Drug-Fueled Rave on Indian Cruise Ship
Eight people were arrested on a Goa-bound cruise liner after India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) raided the ship and seized an enormous amount of party drugs and cash. Between 800 and 1,000 passengers total were on the drug-fueled Cordelia Cruises ship, 200 of which opted not to continue on the trip after the bust. Several “high-profile” DJs were reportedly invited to perform and the high-profile party also involved a number of Indian celebrities. The NCB arrived around 1PM on the ship’s first day of sailing and seized a total of 13 grams of cocaine, 21 grams of charas (a cannabis concentrate), 22 MDMA pills, and 5 grams of mephedrone, in addition to more than 130,000 Indian rupees, or around $1,742.85 USD in cash. Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh...
Listen to Dillon Francis’ Bubbly Third Album, “Happy Machine”
Have a day, Dillon Francis. In celebration of his 34th birthday, the beloved dance music producer and jokester has dropped his third album, Happy Machine. In terms of its sound, the record is a far cry from Francis’ rowdy 2014 debut, Money Sucks, Friends Rule. But that doesn’t make it any less impressive. Spanning eight tracks, Happy Machine is a song-cycle of bubbly house music. It’s a warm hug after a lonely pandemic, and a clear attempt by Francis to subvert his fan-favorite sound in favor of one that showcases his growth. And isn’t that what we should all be doing after a period of isolation? IDGAFOS/Mad Decent Recommended Articles The highly collaborative album features joint tracks with Shift K3Y and Marc E. Bassy, Bow Anderson, Liza Owen, and 2...
Celebrate the History of Swedish Dance Music in Weeklong Tomorrowland Radio Program
Avicii, Eric Prydz, Robyn, Swedish House Mafia, Alesso… the list goes on. The mythos of today’s rave scene runs through Swedish dance music. Those artists and countless others played a pivotal role in the stateside EDM boom of the 2010s, and we have their generational music to thank for it. This week, Tomorrowland‘s One World Radio will examine the impact of Swedish electronic music through the lens of its influential artists. The programming slate includes an hourlong episode celebrating the impact of Swedish House Mafia, an anecdotal broadcast hosted by Laidback Luke, and a can’t-miss “Friendship Mix” curated by Alesso. You can tune in here. Tomorrowland fans can also cast votes for the “Made in Sweden” top 100 tracks. T...
Smash Mouth’s Steve Harwell Takes Hiatus from Band Due to Heart Issues
Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell has taken a temporary hiatus from the band to manage his ongoing heart condition. TMZ reports that Harwell, 54, suffers from cardiomyopathy, a form of heart disease where the heart muscle becomes enlarged and weak, making it difficult to pump blood. Since 2015, Harwell has managed the disease with medication, but “recently some issues came up and things needed to be adjusted,” TMZ notes. Advertisement Related Video Fortunately, Harwell is apparently on the mend and hopes to rejoin Smash Mouth on tour later this week. In the interim, a friend of the band whose identity has not yet been revealed has filled in as singer during their recent dates. Eve 6 singer Max Collins has also offered his services. Below, you can see recent footage of Smash Mouth with...
Ringo Starr, Chad Smith, Nandi Bushell Among 100-Plus Drummers on Charity Cover of Beatles’ “Come Together”: Stream
Ringo Starr, 11-year-old YouTube sensation Nandi Bushell, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, and Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron are among 100-plus drummers who appear on a cover of The Beatles’ “Come Together” for charity. The “Drum Together” cover supports WhyHunger, a charity that works to end hunger in the United States and abroad. The star-studded list of performers also includes Max Weinberg (E Street Band), Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater), Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden), Gene Hoglan (Testament), Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge), Ray Luzier (Korn), Simon Kirke (Bad Company), and many more. An unprecedented undertaking, the drum-centric cover successfully combines an astounding number of percussionists onto one 10-minute track. Sync’d video brings their performances to life, as each artist appear...
The Districts Announce New Album Great American Painting, Share Single: Stream
Nearly a year and a half after releasing their last full-length, The Districts are back with another new album in tow. The Philadelphia indie rockers just announced their next record is called Great American Painting and it’s set to come on February 4th via Fat Possum. The band also shared the lead single “I Want to Feel It All,” and announced a massive 2021-2022 tour. Recorded at the legendary Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, Great American Painting is the fifth full-length by The Districts and follows their 2020 album You Know I’m Not Going Anywhere. The LP spans nine tracks in total, including this lead single, and was produced by indie rock icon Joe Chiccarelli (Spoon, The Strokes, Broken Social Scene). As our first preview of what to expect, “I Want to Feel It All” is about as equal ...
How Mary Lambert Makes Mental Health More “Legible”
Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Stitcher | Google | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Musician Mary Lambert shares her struggle with bipolar disorder on the latest episode of Going There with Dr. Mike. Advertisement Related Video The Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter speaks with Dr. Mike Friedman about how she experienced both manic episodes — in which she seemed more elated, energized or grandiose — and depressive episodes where she had no energy and was unable to do even basic tasks. These episodes often felt like they come out of nowhere, leaving her feeling trapped by a biological process over which she had no control. Lambert explained that during her manic episodes, she felt at ris...
