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Hydraulix Drops Genre-Bending, 20-Track Debut Album “Imposter Syndrome”
After years of releasing some of the most heavily supported tracks among the DJ community, Australian trap music virtuoso Hydraulix has finally dropped the curtain on his debut album, the 20-track Imposter Syndrome LP. Long revered for his approach to bass music production—in which he creates wonky trap music with a booty-shaking twist—Hydraulix looked inward to develop his debut album, the result of struggle with lockdown-induced insecurity. While largely rooted in the mind-bending bass spectrum of its label, Wakaan, the album enters pensive territory at times, dabbling in future bass and hip-hop. “GOAT” and “System Malfunction” are two undeniable Imposter Syndrome standouts in an album of many. The former, which features gritty bars f...
IRON MAIDEN Members Were ‘Sworn To Absolute Secrecy’ For More Than Two Years About ‘Senjutsu’ Album
In a new interview with the WGRD 97.9 radio station, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain spoke about how he and his bandmates managed to keep the details of their new album, “Senjutsu”, under wraps for more than two years after completing it in early 2019 during a break in their “Legacy Of The Beast” tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Basically, what happened [was] Steve [Harris, MAIDEN bassist and founder] has had the only copy that he took on his computer of the album — the finished product. That was it. There were no copies sent to anyone. There was no advance media — of course, there was no advance listenings for any of the record companies around the world. So it was all kept under wraps. I got my digital download of it from Steve three an...
Former NIGHTWISH Singer ANETTE OLZON Opens Up About Being Bullied
Former NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon, who is promoting her upcoming solo album, “Strong”, spoke to Finland’s Tuonela Magazine about her experience getting bullied both in her personal life and by strangers on the Internet. Asked what advice she has for other people who are getting bullied, Anette said: “Well, I’ve been bullied in my childhood and, actually, not so many years ago in my adult life. I was a nurse student, and I came to a department to do my internship. And they bullied me. And I was actually at the same time in the local magazine — a big story about [my first solo album] ‘Shine’ or something; I don’t remember — so I was kind of in the focus. And I think this was jealousy. You never know. I hadn’t done anything. And, actual...
THE BLACK CROWES Announce Two Special Shows At House Of Blues In Las Vegas
THE BLACK CROWES will play two special shows in Las Vegas this fall. The November 18 and November 19 concerts at the House Of Blues will see the band perform debut album, “Shake Your Money Maker”, in its entirety to celebrate the LP’s 30th anniversary, along with “all the hits” from the rest of their catalog. Tickets for both shows will go on sale on Friday, September 10 at 1 p.m. EDT/10 a.m. PDT. A band presale will launch today (Tuesday, September 7) at 12 p.m. PT and end on Thursday, September 9 at 10 p.m. PDT. A Live Nation pre-sale will run from September 8 at 10 a.m. PDT to September 9 at 10 a.m. PDT. Produced by Live Nation, THE BLACK CROWES‘ 37-date “Shake Your Money Maker” tour will end on September 25 at Bethel Woods Center for the ...
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI’s Autobiography, ‘Horseshoes And Hand Grenades’, To Be Released In April
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi recently completed work on his autobiography. Titled “Horseshoes And Hand Grenades”, it was written wih the help of MÖTLEY CRÜE historian/author Paul Miles, and is due on April 12, 2022 via Rare Bird Books. In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station, Corabi stated about his book: “It goes all the way back to, obviously, me being born, but it talks about my parents. My grandparents were first-generation Italians from the Calabria section of Italy. My mother’s side of the family, I talk about them. It talks about me being born, my childhood being very kind of ‘Wonder Years’ — whatever — and then just it completely derailing and falling apart. And it goes into everything. There’s a lot ...
Avicii Honored with Google Doodle During National Suicide Prevention Week
Back in 2018, the Swedish DJ-turned-EDM superstar Avicii tragically died by suicide. He was just 28 years old, and his unexpected death shook not just the electronic scene, but the music industry as a whole. Now, in honor of this year’s National Suicide Prevention Week, the late Avicii is the subject of a new Google Doodle to help raise awareness. Check out the animation below. Born Tim Bergling, the late Avicii would be celebrating his 32nd birthday this Wednesday if he were still alive. To mark the occasion and spread the word about NSPW, The Google Doodle image was created by artists Alyssa Winans, Olivia When, and Sophie Diao. “The truth is Tim struggled a great deal during the touring part of his adulthood, and I wanted to find a way to both touch on the realities of that experience, ...
Golden Sand Destination Hip-Hop Festival Brings 50 Cent, TLC, Ludacris to Riviera Maya
Pollen Presents, a technology company known for its event experience packages, has announced the lineup for its first-ever Golden Sand destination music festival. Taking place January 12th-16th, 2022, Golden Sand aims to present an immersive weekend filled with classic hip-hop and R&B, luxury resort amenities, and adventures all along the gorgeous beaches of Riviera Maya, Mexico. The Phase 1 lineup includes 50 Cent, TLC, Kelly Rowland, Ludacris, Nelly, Flo Rida, Sean Paul, T-Pain, Fat Joe, and Lil’ Kim, with more artists to be announced soon. Beyond the music, attendees will be able to indulge in the all-inclusive services of the Barcelo Riviera Maya resort. That includes all premium food and beverages from over a dozen restaurants and bars, 11 swimming pools, jungle adventures, yoga, ...
How Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach Copes with the “Beast” of Anxiety
Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Stitcher | Google | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Singer Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage joins Dr. Mike Friedman on the Going There podcast to share his struggle with anxiety and depression. Also a member of Times of Grace, the musician explains that while he faces depression, anxiety is the “beast” with which he most struggles. Despite years of success, Leach says he often experiences “impostor syndrome,” which both contributes to and worsens his anxiety. Advertisement Related Video The “Far from Heavenless” singer talks about how he sees building his mental health as an ongoing process, and how he’s put in so much time and effort that he can no say, “OK, I can ...
Drake to Curate Monday Night Football Music for ESPN
Monday Night Football just got even more exciting! This NFL season, Drake is collaborating with ESPN to curate music for 10 Monday Night Football games. The music will include some of Drake’s latest bops — from his newly released sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy — his classics, and some jams from other artists selected by Drake. “Now we are here, the kickoff of the football season and who better to curate music for Monday Night Football than Drake who sits firmly at the intersection of music and sports?” Emeka Ofodile, vp sports marketing at ESPN, said in a statement. “We couldn’t be more excited for this upcoming collaboration. The music curator role has been a big hit with our fans with Diplo and DJ Khaled in previous years and this se...
Keb’ Mo’, The Mavericks, Fisk Jubilee Singers to Receive Lifetime Americana Honors
Singing group the Fisk Jubilee Singers, of Fisk University, were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2000 and were awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2008. The original Fisk Jubilee Singers formed in 1871. Their music broke racial barriers both in the United States and abroad, while helping the group raise money for the school. The Mavericks formed in Miami in 1989. In the 1990s they earned Top 20 hits on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart, including “O What a Thrill” (peaked at No. 18), “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down” with Flaco Jimenez (No. 13) and “There Goes My Heart” (No. 20). In 2000, the group went on hiatus and lead singer Raul Malo released a series of solo albums. The group reunited in the 2010s and last year, they release...
Kanye West Hits No. 1 on Streaming Songs for First Time Since 2018
“Hurricane” reigns with 29 million U.S. streams in the Aug. 27-Sept. 2 tracking period, according to MRC Data. “Hurricane” leads a slew of West songs on the Sept. 11 chart, with seven of the top 10 coming from new album Donda. That’s the most West has sent into Streaming Songs’ top 10 in a single week, besting the four that reached that level from 2019’s Jesus Is King toward the Nov. 9, 2019, survey. West now boasts 22 top 10s on Streaming Songs, tying him with J. Cole for the fourth most in chart history. Drake leads all acts with 53. Most Top 10s, Streaming Songs53, Drake23, Justin Bieber23, The Weeknd22, J. Cole22, Kanye West20, Ariana Grande20, Post Malone19, Lil Uzi Vert18, Lil Baby18, Taylor Swift In all, 22 songs from Donda hit Streaming Songs, tying West for the second-most simulta...
Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Makes Historic Start on Billboard’s Christian & Gospel Charts
West achieves his second leader on both Top Christian Albums and Top Gospel Albums. In November 2019, his first spiritual LP, Jesus Is King, opened with 264,000 units, then a weekly record sum on both surveys. It led Top Christian Albums for eight weeks and Top Gospel Albums for 67 (the latter an MRC Data-era record). It ranks at Nos. 7 and 2 on the latest respective lists, up 17% to 3,000 units. Donda was surprise-released, following a prominent promotional campaign, on an off-cycle Sunday (Aug. 29, instead of the usual Friday for most new albums), and, thus, launches with just five days of activity in its first chart week, instead of seven. The 27-track album was released only via streamers and digital retailers, while a release date for a physical album has not yet been a...
