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Sheer Mag Share New Song “Crushed Velvet”: Stream
Sheer Mag have shared “Crushed Velvet”, their first new music since 2019’s A Distant Call. The Philadelphia rockers’ latest singles comes from the soundtrack to Hulu’s new original film The Ultimate Playlist of Noise. Out now, the movie finds a teenager (Keean Johnson) traveling to New York City as he tries to experience as many unique sounds as possible before a tumor takes his hearing. That theme is perfect for Sheer Mag’s style, as “Crushed Velvet” trades on soaring guitar riffs, snarled vocals, and some growling background. It’s a smorgasbord of throwback rock sounds, and you can take a listen below. Editors’ Picks The Ultimate Playlist of Noise is streaming now on Hulu. You can sign up for free month of the streaming service here to watch the new movie now. Check out the trailer...
The War on Drugs Perform ‘Arms Like Boulders’ on Colbert Using Only Guitars and Mandolin
The War on Drugs remotely joined The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Friday night in honor of their recently-released live album, LIVE DRUGS. The band made an interesting song selection, going with “Arms Like Boulders” (the opening track off its 2008 debut album Wagonwheel Blues), which isn’t featured on the new album; however, the performance encapsulates the ethos of the 10-song collection and sees the six-piece configuring the track in a way we haven’t heard before: using nothing more than five guitars and one mandolin to help guide Adam Granduciel’s gritty voice. “As a bandleader, I always want to know where a song can go,” Granduciel said in a statement about LIVE DRUGS ahead of its release. “Even though we’ve recorded it, mastered it, put it out, and b...
Tiësto Announces New AFTR:HRS Mix Series
We knew when Tiësto wiped his Instagram clean at the end of last year that big things were on the way. Lo and behold, the dance music legend has now announced that he will be coming out with a brand new mix series called “AFTR:HRS Sessions,” which will begin at the end of this month. The launch is a joint effort with the Musical Freedom team and from the looks of it, electronic music fans are in for a treat. This past summer AFTR:HRS began a rebrand, renewing the focus to a deeper sound of melodic house and techno. This shift included drops from Arpow, Drumstone, Space Motion, Spada, Leftwing : Kody, Tube & Berger, and Jose Amnesia, among others. The upcoming series will follow the groundwork put in place in 2020 and build on it with monthly sessions of 60-minute live...
Space Yacht Celebrates 6-Year Milestone with “TECH MY HOUSE” Compilation Debut
Space Yacht has just reached another major milestone, celebrating six years as a premier global party brand. Since their launch in 2015 they’ve gone on to throw 150 shows annually and recently made the shift to launch their own record label. Traditionally, their anniversary events in Los Angeles have been the talk of the town, but the celebration has now taken on a new form considering the COVID-19 pandemic. Enter the TECH MY HOUSE Volume 1 compilation. The inaugural collection, intended to be listened to from start to finish just as you would a DJ mix, is a home run fresh out the gate with 17 tracks from Space Yacht regulars and new rising acts. The mainstays include Casmalia, Luke Andy, Qlank, Ocean Roulette, Ranger Trucco, SkiiTour, and the brand’s co-founder LondonBri...
Au5 Guides Listeners Through Sincere Journey on Soaring Single “The Way To Infinity”
Late last year, SLANDER further solidified their legacy with the announcement of their Heaven Sent imprint. To accompany the launch, the duo premiered their hotly anticipated song “Hurts Sometimes” with Fairlane and Jonathan Mendelsohn. Today, bass music prodigy Au5 makes his debut on Heaven Sent with “The Way To Infinity.” “The Way To Infinity” conjures feelings of nostalgia while simultaneously infusing the New Jersey producer’s signature sound. A slow-burning, dreamy intro paves the way for punchy kicks and soaring, reverberating synths. Au5’s ballad strays from the traditional future bass love song, as the masterfully programmed vocals add an effortlessly catchy layer atop a thrilling blend of heavy and melodic moments. A...
Steve Aoki and k?d Deliver High-Octane Rave Track “BIB”
In September of last year, Steve Aoki announced his collab-driven EP 6OKI – Rave Royale. The first of six tracks from the record, “Tarantino,” featured Timmy Trumpet and an iconic guitar riff from Pulp Fiction. Today, Aoki and k?d have delivered a roaring new collaborative effort from the project called “BIB.” Aoki’s goal with his forthcoming 6OKI – Rave Royale EP was to make music that speaks to his roots, “songs that go off live and serve ravers in the front row.” “BIB” does just that, coming at listeners full force straight out of the gate. k?d’s signature vocaloid sample leads into aggressive synth stabs and sharp drums, which ultimately result in a high-octane hardstyle drop. If “B...
If Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drivers License’ Gets a Remix, Who Should Co-Star?
But of course, there was a crucial element that provided that extra bit of fuel in sending “Old Town Road” straight to the moon: a remix. Well, several remixes actually, but only one that permanently changed the song’s trajectory — a team-up with country icon Billy Ray Cyrus, which fleshed the song out structurally and paired Lil Nas X with the perfect co-star and foil. The song was already a runaway smash by the time of the remix, but no one would argue that the new version didn’t take it to another level. Could a remix like that be in store for “Drivers License”? It might not even need it — after all, it’s already making history on its own — but if it does end up getting one, we have some thoughts about the guest artists who cou...
Olivia Rodrigo Makes Historic No. 1 Debut on U.K. Chart With ‘Drivers License’
“I just want to say thank you guys so much. It means the absolute world to me that you guys are listening to and loving ‘Drivers License.’ So sending you all the love in the world,” the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star said in a video message celebrating the news while blowing a kiss and showing off her U.K. No. 1 plaque. And there’s more: The 17-year-old singer-songwriter also had the biggest opening week of overall chart sales for a No. 1 debut in five years, since Zayn‘s “Pillowtalk” in 2016. And she’s one of the youngest artists to score a No. 1 song in the U.K. before their 18th birthday, at 17 years and 10 months old. Jawsh 685 joined the 18-and-under chart-toppers club in July when he scored a No. ...
AFI Is Back With Two New Songs, ‘Twisted Tongues’ And ‘Escape From Los Angeles’
AFI has released two new singles, “Twisted Tongues” and “Escape From Los Angeles”. Both songs are included on a new limited-edition seven-inch single, which you can order here. “Twisted Tongues” and “Escape From Los Angeles” represent AFI‘s first new music since 2018’s “The Missing Man” EP and will likely appear on the band’s upcoming 11th studio album, which is expected before the end of the year. “As I recall, ‘Twisted Tongues’ came of the ‘Blood’ era and was the first piece of music we explored on the new album,” vocalist Davey Havok explains. “The dreaminess of the music lyrically inspired themes of unforeseen severance. It is a pining song of being set adrift by thos...
FOO FIGHTERS, JON BON JOVI And BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN To Perform At BIDEN-HARRIS Inauguration Event
FOO FIGHTERS and Jon Bon Jovi are among the artists who will perform at a televised event for the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris next Wednesday (January 20). “Celebrating America” will be hosted by Tom Hanks, and will include additional appearances by Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons and Demi Lovato, as well as actors Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington. Longoria and Washington will introduce segments throughout the night, ranging from stories of young people making a difference in their communities to musical performances. FOO FIGHTERS, Legend and Springsteen will perform from iconic locations across the country. “Celebrating America” will air from 8:30-10:30 pm. ET/PT on January 20 and will showcase the American people̵...
Progressive Rock Supergroup TRANSATLANTIC Launches ‘Looking For The Light’ Music Video
TRANSATLANTIC — the multinational progressive rock supergroup featuring vocalist/keyboardist Neal Morse (SPOCK’S BEARD, THE NEAL MORSE BAND), drummer Mike Portnoy (SONS OF APOLLO, DREAM THEATER), bassist Pete Trewavas (MARILLION) and guitarist Roine Stolt (THE FLOWER KINGS) — will release its fifth studio album, “The Absolute Universe”, on February 5 via InsideOut Music. Representing the band’s first new music since 2014’s “Kaleidoscope”, with “The Absolute Universe” the band has done something unique and created two versions of the record: “The Absolute Universe: The Breath Of Life (Abridged Version)” and “The Absolute Universe: Forevermore (Extended Version)”. TRANSATLANTIC has launched the video for “Loo...
SAGA Releases Acoustic Version Of ‘Wind Him Up’ From ‘Symmetry’ Album
Canadian progressive rockers SAGA have released “Wind Him Up”, the second single from their new studio album, “Symmetry”. The LP will be made available on March 12 via earMUSIC. After going on tour in spring 2020, SAGA went straight into its home studios. The result: an album full of acoustic originals. “Symmetry” offers a unique listening experience by bundling complex and delicate arrangements with familiar melodies and sounds. It gives the listener the possibility to explore and discover SAGA classics like “Wind Him Up”, “Say Goodbye To Hollywood” and “Tired World” once more and in a completely new way. SAGA managed to create more than just new versions of their songs; they created a sonic world full of little detai...
