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The Robots Are Coming and They Like to Rave: What We Learned From Interviewing Sensorium’s AI Avatars
When Sensorium’s virtual PRISM world finally opens its doors to concert-goers later this year, don’t be surprised to find yourself striking up a conversation in the crowd—with an AI-driven avatar. It’s no secret AI has been a pillar of Sensorium Galaxy’s overall development strategy, but the technology—developed in partnership with Mubert—has been kept vastly under wraps. When it comes to AI, Sensorium’s computer-generated avatars serve multiple functions. Some are artists with the potential to produce an endless stream of electronic music in a live performance setting. The remaining AI personalities—each possessing unique behavioral traits and professional and personal backgrounds—are residents of the Sensorium ecosystem. They have the “freedom” to navigate t...
Watch RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Haunting “Alive” Red Rocks Performance on The Late Late Show with James Corden
The road to RÜFÜS DU SOL‘s third album has been one of tantalizing ambivalence, obscured by cryptic teases and mysterious antics. And after their latest interview, we’re sadly no closer. But at least we get to watch them perform. Making their debut on The Late Late Show, the trio chatted with host James Corden following a massive show at Colorado’s fabled Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Before the program aired RÜFÜS DU SOL’s performance of “Alive,” band member Tyrone Lindqvist provided an update on the album. “Well we need to finish it first,” Lindqvist said with a laugh, adding, “We’re really excited about the songs that we’ve made and the album that’s coming out.” Check out the clip below. The groupR...
At One With None – PORTRAIT
RATING: 8.5/10 A magical proposition from the start, PORTRAIT somehow tapped into heavy metal’s unerringly atavistic principles without ever sounding like some self-consciously retro knockoff. Along with WOLF‘s “Evil Star” and a handful of others, the Swedes’ self-titled 2008 debut album gave substance and sustenance to the welcome return of old-school clangor in the 21st century, with some much-needed mystique and malevolence thrown in as a bonus. Vocalist Per Lengstedt‘s KING DIAMOND-saluting shriek was simply the blood-spattered icing on the cake. Thirteen years and three subsequent studio albums later, PORTRAIT are still one of the most resolutely unreconstructed heavy metal bands, but with a steadily increasing emphasis on the more progressive and a...
Watch VINCE NEIL Perform MÖTLEY CRÜE Hits At VetFest In Oswego, Illinois
Fan-filmed video footage of MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil‘s August 28 performance at VetFest in Oswego, Illinois can be seen below. The four-day festival raised funds for local charities with an emphasis on veterans and Oswego Unit District 308. When his participation in VetFest was first announced, Vince said in a statement: “It’s an honor to play an event like this for such a good cause. I have several family members who served in the military, including my father, so a show like this is near and dear to my heart. My band and I are looking forward to performing a fun, energetic and exciting show performing all the hits. I am certain a good time will be had by all. See you there!” This past weekend’s show came three months after Neil struggled to complete his...
Guitarist NICK HIPA Explains His Departure From AS I LAY DYING
Guitarist Nick Hipa has confimed his departure from AS I LAY DYING, explaining that he can no longer justify being part of “a superficial pursuit” of the “story and meaning” that the band’s 2018 reunion was built upon. Although Hipa‘s exit was originally rumored in August 2020, neither he nor his bandmates had publicly spoken out about the split until now. Earlier today, Nick took to his Instagram to share the following statement: “I am deeply appreciative for the love, care, and concern I have been messaged with over the past year while being largely absent from social activity. My days have been occupied with a motion design career, deep focus on my family, taking care of my health, and working on other creative projects. Real life has a way of c...
KISS’s GENE SIMMONS Tests Positive For COVID-19; Four More Concerts Postponed
Gene Simmons has tested positive for COVID-19. The KISS bassist/vocalist’s diagnosis comes less than a week after his bandmate Paul Stanley revealed that he had also contracted the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, forcing the postponement of three shows on the group’s “End Of The Road” farewell tour. Earlier today (Tuesday, August 31), KISS released the following statement: “KISS will postpone their next four tour dates. While Paul Stanley recently tweeted that he has recovered from COVID, Gene Simmons has now tested positive and is experiencing mild symptoms. The band and crew will remain at home and isolate for the next 10 days and doctors have indicated the tour should be able to resume on September 9th at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA. All p...
His-Tori Repeated: Is Tori Making Her Double Agents Mistakes All Over Again?
Learning from your mistakes? Maybe not such a given for Challenge vet Tori: The Spies, Lies and Allies competitor has already made several social mistakes similar to those that got her booted from Double Agents. But can she course-correct in time to spare herself an early exit? On the latest episode of Season 37, Tori and new partner Ed came out swinging in “Sea Cave Recon” and each earned their first wins of the season. The celebratory mood was short-lived, though, when Tori — as half of the new Agency — was faced with a conundrum. On one hand, sending two rookies into The Lair would be the smartest move to keep the Veteran Truce in motion. On the other, she had a score to settle with fellow veteran Big T, who pit Tori and BFF Aneesa against each other on Double Agents, a matchup that ult...
Jeremy Ivey and Margo Price Share the Love on ‘All Kinds Of Blue’
Husband and wife duo Jeremy Ivey and Margo Price have shared a new song titled “All Kinds Of Blue.” With a striking, serious shiner on the cover, Ivey serenades Price in an upbeat, funny love song. And Price is singing it right back to him. “I wrote this very fast,” Ivey said in a statement. “As I remember I was sitting at the kitchen table and I was calling lines out to Margo in the other room. I was just trying to get a chuckle out of her. ‘You know how many times I’ve dreamt of you?’ … ‘No, how many?’ ‘5,200,562.’ It’s basically an ‘I love you’ song.” [embedded content] The video shows a summer-camp-like montage of the couple and friends recording the song in a homey studio. Ivey’s unfortunate shiner (he got it playing basketball) ironically came before what turned out to be a happy, lo...
Motive Studio is Hosting a Livestream to Showcase an Early Build of the ‘Dead Space’ Remake
A month after announcing officially that the Dead Space franchise is receiving a remake for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, Motive Studio is now hosting a livestream over on Twitch to give fans a first look at one of its early builds. Along with showcasing where development is at right now, the stream will also be joined by a number of members from Motive, including the game’s senior producer Philippe Ducharme and creative director Roman Campos-Oriola. The two will be accompanied by special guests from the Dead Space Community Council, a group consisting of some of the game’s biggest fans who have been consulting on the remake project. For fans of the space horror franchise, be sure to tune in to Motive’s Dead Space Community livestream over on its Twitch cha...
Carrie Underwood & Dan + Shay, Finneas and More Featured on ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Soundtrack: Exclusive
Fans of Dear Evan Hansen were delighted when it was announced the beloved Broadway hit would be getting the movie treatment, with Ben Platt starring as the titular character for the big screen rendition come Sept. 24. Now, Dear Evan Hansen fans have even more to be excited about: The movie’s star-studded soundtrack. The soundtrack, which will be available the same day as the movie’s theatrical release via Interscope Records, will feature Carrie Underwood with Dan + Shay, Finneas, Sam Smith with Summer Walker, SZA and Tori Kelly, Billboard can exclusively announce. They’ll be performing reimagined versions of the musical’s Tony-award winning songs and as well as original recordings from the film’s score. Smith and Walker team up fo...
Taylor Swift Is Celebrating One Year of ‘Folklore’ With an Urban Outfitters Merch Collection
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BLACKPINK’S Lisa Gets Edgy in Eerie New Visual Ahead of ‘Lalisa’ Solo Release: Watch
BLACKPINK fans are just 10 short days away from the release of Lisa’s solo debut, Lalisa. To continue building anticipation, Lisa shared a second teaser trailer to her personal Instagram account on Tuesday (Aug. 31). The new visual features Lisa standing out among gritty surroundings, which consists of a smoke-laden sky and city buildings twinkling in the background. The “Kill This Love” singer stuns in reflective pants, a sleeveless band T-shirt, and hair that hangs like curtains down to her waist. The audio gives the trailer an eerie, industrial feel as if warning viewers to expect the unexpected, before ominously closing out with the single album’s release date and title. Lisa’s group members — Jisoo, Rosé, and Jennie — also showed their support of her upcoming single album ...
