Electropop musician Kilo Kish has just released a new single titled “Bloody Future.” It’s a retro number fit for the ’80s with Halloween-style synths, tiny harpsichord riffs, and deadpan singing verging on spoken rap. In a press release, Kilo Kish explained that she wanted “Bloody Future” to be a “hot and sweaty dance club” song that explores global warming, cultural changes, and an onslaught of media. “I’ve noticed myself not paying attention to critical information when the music or surrounding visual elements are alluring, beautiful, or fun,” she said. “Our society often operates in the same way, concealing insidious issues like environmental decline while satisfying with entertainment and distraction. When it all boils over, we’re left shocked and dazed. My lyrics explore this blissful...
With each passing day, more and more artists and promoters are asking for proof of vaccination as a requirement to attend in-person events. In response to this growing trend, the multi-platinum country musician Travis Tritt felt compelled “to make a statement” against such mandates, likening them to a form of discrimination. “In light of recently announced policies and mandates from some entertainment companies, promoters and local municipalities which would discriminate against specific concert attendees who are not vaccinated, I feel compelled to make a statement,” Tritt said. “I have always been a huge defender of basic human rights and liberty for all. No government, employer or private entity should ever be allowed to infringe on those rights and liberties. I’m also very much against ...
Demi Lovato rang in their 29th birthday today by dropping a special gift for fans: the music video for her song “Melon Cake.” Stream it below. In the Facebook-exclusive visual, the non-binary singer celebrates their big day surrounded by bright colors and wearing a giant smile. “And now I’m saying/ No more melon cakes on birthdays/ No more barricades in doorways/ Finally get to do things my way/ La la la la la la la/ You could find me/ Starving for attention most days/ Amongst others things, god help me/ Finally get to do things my way/ La la la la la la la,” they sing decked out in a cowboy hat, gold eyebrows, and a matching ensemble, referencing the annual watermelon “cake” their old management team presented each year in lieu of an actual sweet treat to control their eating disorder. Th...
Corey Taylor has tested positive for COVID-19 after being vaccinated. As a result of his diagnosis, the SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman will be unable to appear at the Astronomicon eclectic pop culture convention in Ann Arbor, Michigan this weekend. Taylor shared the news of his COVID-19 infection in a video message earlier today. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I wish I had better news. I woke up today and tested positive, and I’m very, very sick. So I’m not gonna be able to make it this weekend. And I am absolutely devastated. I am so sorry. I hope everyone has a good time, and I promise you I will absolutely try to get back there as soon as I can. I should be okay — it’s the flu. I’m vaccinated, so I’m not worried. But I certainly woul...
POWER TRIP frontman Riley Gale was a force of nature within the heavy music community. Anyone who met Riley knows that he loved his fans and considered them extended members of his family. He was always quick with a smile and words of encouragement and comfort. Riley was also a champion for those who are misunderstood, marginalized, and mistreated. He wanted everyone to be treated with kindness, love, and respect, regardless of their background or social status. His song lyrics and the actions he took off-stage demonstrated Riley‘s desire to make the world a better place. When Riley passed on August 25, 2020, it was a devastating blow to all who knew and loved him. His friends and family continue to grieve, but they also promised to continue Riley‘s legacy of doing good for oth...
David Lee Roth has fired back at Gene Simmons over the KISS bassist/vocalist’s recent comment about the VAN HALEN frontman. Roth performed as the opening act for the February/March 2020 North American leg of KISS‘s farewell tour, but is not making any appearances on the rescheduled KISS shows which kicked off on August 18 in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Asked in a new interview with Rolling Stone about Roth‘s absence from the “End Of The Road” trek, Simmons said: “It bears noting that during Dave‘s heyday, nobody did what he did. He was the ultimate frontman. Not [Robert] Plant, not Rod Stewart, nobody. He took being a frontman way beyond anything. And then, I don’t know what happened to him… something. And you get modern-day Dave. I prefer to r...
Singer Kelly Hansen of legendary rockers FOREIGNER recently spoke to George Dionne of Metal Express Radio about what it has been like for him and his bandmates to play live shows again since coming off a year-plus hiatus forced by the coronavirus pandemic “The fact of the matter is that we tour eight to nine months a year, so there’s always a lot [of shows on the calendar],” he said. “But this is the first time that we’re back in more than a year and four months. We’re in our first full six-week leg, and it’s been amazing. “We had a couple of short kind of warm-up runs, and that was important, because this is a big adjustment — [going from] not doing any shows for that long and now, wow, we’re doing an average of five shows a week,̶...
The African bad gyal, Tiwa Savage has released her much-anticipated extended play project called “Water and Garri“. On ‘Water & Garri’ Tiwa blends her afro music or her ‘Garri’ to R&B and brings the musical worlds together in her heartfelt signature style. ‘Water & Garri’ is also a classic meal served hot or cold and is enjoyed across Nigeria by all ages classes. Having had the unique opportunity of spending her formative years across three continents, Tiwa’s musical influences are pulled from her primary years spent in Lagos, Nigeria, her teenage years a young adult in London, England and her college years in the United States. Here her love for Afrobeats, R&B/Soul and pop music fully formed. .u5f0ad28f1b6de2e1be1c78ae3a2d56dc { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-to...
HipHopWired Featured Video Damian Lillard is easily one of the most under appreciated and overlooked NBA superstars in the game today, but is he also just as undervalued as a rapper due to his basketball career? Probably. Continuing to pursue the title as the greatest NBA player to pick up the microphone, Dame D.O.L.L.A. comes through with some new visuals to the Blxst and Tree Thomas assisted “We The Ones” where he paints the picture of a kid who went from rags to riches while keeping it humble and being thankful for getting where he is today. “I was bred by some shooters, the son of a gun/Now it’s money for fun, bringing it in by the tons…” homie gets busy in the booth. Bring that man to Madison Square Garden already so he can ball and throw some concerts too. Down South, Young Thug take...
Electronic music superstars Alesso and Marshmello have brought their magic together, tapping James Bay for their new collab “Chasing Stars.” “Chasing Stars” perfectly captures the overall essence of each artist, infusing their sound into a radio-friendly smash. Bay’s immaculate vocals lead the way alongside gorgeous piano chords. A catchy guitar riff quickly joins, while soaring synths take center stage during the hook. While “Chasing Stars” may not be their most electronic-leaning song, it’s a welcome addition to each of their discographies. Check out the official “Chasing Stars” music video below. Recommended Articles MUSIC RELEASES Cosmic Gate Piece Together a Symphonic Collage in “MOSAIIK Chapter One”...
It’s hard to believe David Guetta and Sia‘s “Titanium” was released almost a decade ago. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Guetta’s Nothing But The Beat album, he has joined forces with MORTEN, his “future rave” partner-in-crime, to give “Titanium” a 2021 makeover. Despite the passing of time since his fifth studio album, he says the song still has a special place in his heart. “It’s probably my favorite all time track I have ever created and the one I love playing live,” Guetta gushed in a press release. “Listening to seas of people singing so loudly together in unison at my shows around the world feels so surreal.” The rework reinforces “Titanium” as a nostalgia machine, breathing new l...