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Microsoft Exploring TikTok Acquisition
Microsoft said Sunday (Aug. 2) that it would continue to explore an acquisition of TikTok after discussing the matter with President Donald Trump. The statement follows Trump’s Friday evening comments to reporters that he would take action as soon as Saturday to ban the app over national security concerns. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke to Trump over the weekend, the company disclosed. “Microsoft fully appreciates the importance of addressing the President’s concerns,” reads part of the company’s statement. “It is committed to acquiring TikTok subject to a complete security review and providing proper economic benefits to the United States, including the United States Treasury.” {“nid”:”9428152″,”type”:”...
Clean Bandit Announce 12-Hour Virtual House Party to Fight Hunger
In addition to Clean Bandit, the virtual party will feature performances from SOFI TUKKER, Hotel Garuda, and Joel Corry, among others. Clean Bandit has teamed up with the charitable organization Global Citizen for a virtual house party to raise awareness about COVID-19-induced food chain disruptions. Joining the Grammy Award-winning trio is an international cast of talent representing a multitude of different genres. While also entertaining the masses, the artists and organizers hope to send a message to world leaders about the supply chain issues that can lead to a world hunger crisis. The headlining duo is scheduled for two performances—a B2B with Joel Corry and a collaborative set with unannounced special guests. Alongside the headline sets, SOFI TUKKER, Hotel Garuda...
DEMUR and MTHD Rattle Bones on New Single “Reckless Behavior”
The duo joined forces for a new punk rock-inspired drum & bass romp. After returning from his long hiatus back in June, DEMUR has unleashed another powerhouse single. This time, he’s joined forces with MTHD for a new drum & bass romp, “Reckless Behavior.” Very on-brand with his no-holds-barred approach to music, DEMUR’s latest single weaponizes high-speed drums, blistering synths, and chopped-up vocals to create a sonic call-to-arms. With two releases in just over a month, the future seems bright for the rising producer. His return to the music industry has delighted his fans, as they’ve been holding their collective breath waiting to see what the bold producer would get into next. “Reckless Behavior” is out now. The track is ava...
NGHTMRE Recreated Perry’s Stage and Grant Park for Virtual Lollapalooza Performance
Using an impressive array of green screens, NGHTMRE was able to transport viewers to a simulated version of Chicago for his Lolla2020 performance. For his performance on the third day of the virtual Lollapalooza 2020 celebration, NGHTMRE digitally recreated one of the festival’s most iconic stages. Using green screen technology, the multi-genre producer was able to simulate the dance music-focused Perry’s Stage. Although COVID-19 put a damper on in-person Lollapalooza plans, NGHTMRE’s simulated version of Chicago enhanced the livestream experience by transporting viewers to the stage they longed for. Throughout NGHTMRE’s performance, fans were excited to hear him drop some unreleased tunes alongside his wide range of classics. While the full set has not ye...
Peter Zimmermann Reimagines Anime and Video Game Classics on Synthwave Collection “PornCoreSynthRock 2”
Featuring the sounds of Dragonball Z, Akira, Super Street Fighter, and beyond, Peter Zimmermann’s latest is a pop culture extravaganza. Peter Zimmermann has released the perfect album for gamers, weebs, and synthwave connoisseurs alike. In PornCoreSynthRock 2, the German artist reimagines music from a number of classic video games and anime. Some of the featured crossovers that were blessed with a synthwave spin include Dragonball Z, Akira, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, and Super Street Fighter, among others. As indicated by the title, the album creates an atmosphere reminiscent of a motorbike cruise through a neon-soaked city. With hair band guitar and chiptune synth, Zimmermann was truly able to capture the sounds of decades past in a way that feels true t...
THE STOOGES’ JAMES WILLIAMSON Teams Up With RADIO BIRDMAN’s DENIZ TEK For ‘Two To One’ Album
Legendary proto-punk guitar heroes James Williamson and Deniz Tek have joined forces for a brand new, odds-defying studio album, “Two To One”, set to be released September 18 by Cleopatra Records. An inductee into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Williamson was the guitarist and co-songwriter for one of the most iconic and influential albums of all-time, “Iggy & The Stooges Raw Power”, while Tek launched and occupied the same role for what became Australia’s ground zero for the punk movement with his band, the revered RADIO BIRDMAN. “Two To One” features 11 all-new original compositions highlighted by the first single “Stable” and the explosive lead-off track “Jet Pack Nightmare”. Watch the video for “Stable” ...
BLACK VEIL BRIDES Has ‘Six Solid Songs Written’ For Next Album
BLACK VEIL BRIDES guitarist Jeremy “Jinxx” Ferguson spoke to Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2018’s “Vale” album. He said: “We have been writing up a storm. I can’t talk too about what we envision for the next album, but we are revisiting the idea of another concept record like we did with [2013’s] ‘Wretched And Divine’. It would be fun to do another concept CD, but we’ll see how things pan out. We have six solid songs written, and we are still writing. Once we do this show [‘Re-Stitch These Wounds’ record-release concert on August 1], we will head back into the studio to write some more. We have been doing it all ourselves. Jake [Pitts, guitar] w...
ALICE COOPER On How He Goes About Putting Together A Live Show: ‘The Lyrics Tell Me What’s Going To Happen On Stage’
In a recent interview with Italy’s Radio Freccia, legendary rocker Alice Cooper spoke about how he goes about putting together a live show in 2020. He said (see video below): “I think that anybody can buy a show — you can go out and buy the lights, you can buy the explosives, you can buy all this. But the way Alice Cooper does it is the songs, the lyrics tell me what’s going to happen on stage. So I write the show much more like a story. “This new show, it looks like an old dark castle,” he continued. “All of a sudden, Alice comes through this thing. Every single lyric is what Alice literally does on stage. So I let the lyrics be the script of the show. And it doesn’t have to be a huge show. I like the idea of the show being almost more intense. Li...
STEVE LUKATHER Says His Upcoming Solo Album Was ‘All Done Live’
TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather has confirmed to Tone-Talk that he has completed work on his eighth solo album. The follow-up to 2013’s “Transition” is due in the coming months via Mascot. Lukather said (see video below): “I was lucky to get in the studio and cut everything live with the guys before this virus took over. “My whole point with this record was, I’ve done the over-produced records, and I love all that shit, and when I say that, I don’t mean it in a negative way. I like big productions; all my favorite albums are big productions. So I make no apology for that. “My concept with this was I wanted to hire some cats and my friends — no rehearsal,” he explained. “Me and [Jeff] Babko and Joseph [Williams, TOTO] and [David] Pai...
EDM DJ Borgeous Plays Packed Coronavirus Concert in the Ozarks
As coronavirus cases continue to spike out of control across the country, electronic dance music DJ Borgeous headlined a packed concert in the Ozarks over the weekend. Taking place at Shady Gators, a waterfront bar at Lake of the Ozarks, the concert saw hundreds of attendees packed shoulder to shoulder in… Please click the link below to read the full article. EDM DJ Borgeous Plays Packed Coronavirus Concert in the Ozarks Alex Young You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Frank Ocean’s Younger Brother, Ryan Breaux, Dies in Car Crash: Report
Frank Ocean’s 18-year-old brother, Ryan Breaux, reportedly died in a car crash early Sunday morning. According to ABC News 7, two people were killed in a single-vehicle collision in Thousand Oaks, California around 1:30 a.m. local time. Two of Breaux’s close friends confirmed Breaux was one of the individuals killed in… Please click the link below to read the full article. Frank Ocean’s Younger Brother, Ryan Breaux, Dies in Car Crash: Report Alex Young You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet rev...
R.I.P. Steve Holland, Guitarist of Molly Hatchet Dies
Steve Holland, founding guitarist of Southern rock band Molly Hatchet, has died. News of Holland’s passing was shared on social media by his most recent band, Gator Country. Holland and fellow guitarist Dave Hlubek formed Molly Hatchet in 1971 after meeting at a record store in Jacksonville, Florida. After a series… Please click the link below to read the full article. R.I.P. Steve Holland, Guitarist of Molly Hatchet Dies Alex Young You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
