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Peter McConnell Brought the World(s) of Psychonauts 2 to Life, Just as He Did the First Time Around
It’s been over 16 years since Psychonauts released and nearly 6 since its sequel was announced, and while fans got a bite-sized virtual reality adventure back in 2017 with Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin, yesterday was the big day for those waiting on the next full-length adventure from Razputin Aquato and the rest of the Psychonauts. It’s the long-awaited release week of Psychonauts 2, and the folks at Double Fine Productions know how much the title means to some fans. That’s one of the many reasons they worked hard to keep the sequel as true to the original as possible in some respects — like bringing back veteran composer and Double Fine founder Tim Schafer’s go-to musical collaborator, Peter McConnell (Sly Cooper 2-4, pretty much every Star Wars/LucasArts game from the ‘90s and 2000...
Dark Side of the Sun: ‘Margaritaville’
Author’s note: the names in the article have been changed, the memories have not. According to Forbes, Jimmy Buffett is worth just north of half a billion dollars. All because he wrote a tune while getting shit-faced one afternoon in Austin, Texas. It was 1976. Jimmy Buffett sat in Lung’s Cocina del Sur. He had just finished a series of gigs opening for Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. At the time, it seemed like a smart move, but, mostly, Buffett played to a lot of confused, zonked-out freaks. He sat in the bar, reflecting on his career, his time in Key West, and what the future might hold. Buffett’s drink at the moment: a margarita The song, “Margaritaville,” released Feb. 14, 1977, paints the portrait of a hungover man. He spends his days loafing about a small beach commu...
Watch Migos’ ‘Tiny Desk (Home) Concert’
Migos took over the latest installment of NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series on Wednesday. Hot on the heels of Culture III‘s release, the chart-topping trio — comprised of Quavo, Offset and Takeoff — performed several of their latest tracks from the comfort of Gallery Dept.’s eclectic, art-filled living room. Employing a full band, the group begins with the album’s opener, “Avalanche,” casually bouncing between their respective verses while seated next to a mannequin wearing an orange spacesuit. The Atlanta rappers then stand up from the couch to perform their fast-paced Culture III single, “Straightenin,” with fully charged energy. At the song’s completion, Takeoff hands a lighter to Quavo, who finds the perfect transition into the group’s final track, “Birthday,” by lig...
ARMORED SAINT To Release ‘Symbol Of Salvation Live’ CD/DVD In October
On October 22, ARMORED SAINT will release a new CD/DVD, “Symbol Of Salvation Live”, via Metal Blade Records, to celebrate the seminal album’s 30th anniversary. For a first preview of “Symbol Of Salvation Live”, a video for the title track can be seen below. There are many ways to celebrate the anniversary of an important release in a band’s career, and for “Symbol Of Salvation”‘s 30th birthday — an album vocalist John Bush refers to as ARMORED SAINT‘s “cornerstone record” — comes “Symbol Of Salvation Live”. A combination live album and video of the band playing the album in its entirety at New York’s famed Gramercy Theatre during their 2018 tour, it captures the power, diversity and peerless songwriti...
ALICE COOPER Announces First Detroit-Area In-Store Autograph Signing In More Than 20 Years
Rock City Music Company, earMUSIC, WCSX and Alice Cooper have teamed up to bring “Detroit Stories” to life with an exclusive in-store signing set for 4 p.m. on September 23. Fans will have the chance to meet Detroit’s own Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer and have their copy of “Detroit Stories” signed in person. This is the first time since 1999 that Cooper has participated in an event of this kind in the metro Detroit area. “Detroit Stories” celebrates the rock icon’s former hometown and his hard-rock roots. Most of the album was recorded locally in Royal Oak at Rustbelt Studios, and features a wide array of noted Detroit musicians, including bassist Paul Randolph, guitarist Garret Bielaniec and legendary drummer Johnny (Bee) Badanjek (MITCH RYDE...
Watch JOURNEY Perform In Grantville, Pennsylvania
Fan-filmed video footage of JOURNEY‘s August 24 concert at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course’s myheroes Stage in Grantville, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The show was originally scheduled for Sunday, August 22 but was postponed due to inclement weather. JOURNEY made its return to the live stage on July 29 during a special “aftershow” at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom. The concert took place just two days before JOURNEY‘s appearance at Lollapalooza on the Bud Light Seltzer stage at Grant Park. JOURNEY‘s lineup for the above-mentioned shows included the return of drummer Deen Castronovo, who shared the drum duties in the band with Narada Michael Walden. Walden, bassist Randy Jackson and keyboardist/backing singer Jason Derlatka all joined J...
JOE BONAMASSA Announces ‘Time Clocks’ Album, Drops ‘The Heart That Never Waits’ Single
Joe Bonamassa has announced the upcoming release of his brand-new studio album, “Time Clocks”, due out on October 29. “Time Clocks” is a testament to his credentials and a toast to his longtime fans. His new sound has a raw and vital flavor, combined with a resolute skill that can only be gained through years of perseverance and unyielding dedication. It’s Joe Bonamassa at his finest, ready to rock. “What started out with the intentions of being a trio record turned into probably my most adventurous and involved record to date,” explains Bonamassa. His longtime producer Kevin Shirley adds, “I think Joe Bonamassa has made an album that is truly transitional. From a blues musician to a superstar artist, [and] I’m so thrilled to be along f...
Kanye West Just Dropped a ‘DONDA’ Stem Player
Ahead of his fourth album listening event in Chicago, Kanye West has updated his website with a new product: the DONDA Stem Player. This new music device is made in partnership with Kano — a start-up company that’s based out in London. So what does this contraption do? Well according to the product description found on Ye’s website, the Stem Player allows you to customize any song, meaning you can “control vocals, drums, bass, and samples, isolate parts, add effects, or split any song into stems. Visually, the technological piece is shaped in circular form, and comes manufactured with a soft silicone skin that’s drenched in beige. Surrounding its circular button in the center are four directional arrows that light up with blue and red hues. The upper right side features volume control butt...
Indigo De Souza Is Just Being Honest
By Max Freedman Indigo de Souza writes about thrilling moments of personal revelation as though finally cementing a long-fomenting, highly specific feeling is the ultimate emotional release. When she sings, “Now that everyone’s gone, I can tell you the truth / I don’t love you, I like you!” on 2018’s “Take Off Ur Pants,” she yelps it with so much ecstasy and liberation you can visualize triple exclamation marks. A standout instance of unburdening and excitement on Any Shape You Take, the follow-up to her anthemic yet spare debut I Love My Mom, is of a kindred spirit. “I’d rather die / Than see you cry!” de Souza exclaims on “Die/Cry,” on which jokes and epiphanies collide atop a semi-staccato power-chord run with giant indie-meets-pop-punk energy. It makes sense: de Souza tells MTV News th...
DaBaby “Whole Lotta Money,” Lil Yachty ft. DC2Trill “Lord Of The Beans” & More | Daily Visuals 8.24.21
HipHopWired Featured Video It’s been a turbulent few weeks for DaBaby. Once the sweetheart of the Hip-Hop game, the North Carolina rapper rubbed many the wrong way by beefing with Megan Thee Stallion, partnering up with her alleged shooter, Tory Lanez, and ultimately making some homophobic comments at his show. Still, looking to take it all in stride, DaBaby continues to live his life as if it’ll blow over (it probably won’t) and in his latest visuals to “Whole Lotta Money” showcases himself dancing, balling and poking fun at his “Cancelled” status by wiping away crocodile tears. Yeah, he’s not really helping his situation. Elsewhere Lil Yachty is living his best life in his own way and in his clip to the DC2Trill assisted “Lord Of The Beans” records himself getting a new tattoo in the stu...
Kanye West Files To Legally Change His Name To “Ye”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Neil Mockford / Getty Kanye Omari West wants to change his name. The Chicago multi-hyphenate and occasional rapper has petitioned to legally change his name to “Ye.” TMZ reports that Yeezy filed legal documents in Los Angeles requesting that his name officially be changed to just his nickname, Ye. Reportedly, the “Heard Em Say” rapper also wants to drop the West from his name, too. Variety reports that Mr. West, for now, is seeking the change in moniker for “personal reasons.” To paraphrase that barber in Coming To America (Clarence, portrayed by Arsenio Hall), his momma named him Kanye, we’re going to call him Kanye. But in all seriousness, we’ll respect his wishes—and it seems like the judge will have no reason not to sign off on the request. West is go...
I’ll Whip Ya Head Boy: 50 Cent Says His Mom Used To Make Him Weapons
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 We all knew 50 Cent had it rough growing up but now we get even more detail on his harsh childhood. In a recent interview he revealed his mother used to make him weapons for protection. As spotted on Page Six the G-Unit boss recently spoke to the celebrity gossip site to discuss his new Power Book III: Raising Kanan show. During the conversation he explained that his mom would ensure he was always prepared for any smoke at a very young age. “[There’s a scene] from the first episode where Kanan gets beat up and he goes back in the house and his mother puts the toys in the socks,” he said. “That really happened; that was from my life.” He went on to describe what prompted the motherly assistance. “I got bumped aro...
