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Flying Lotus is Spinning a Virtual DJ Set for the Premiere of Adult Swim’s “YOLO: Crystal Fantasy”
Flying Lotus is nosediving into Adult Swim’s quirky universe for a forthcoming virtual DJ set to celebrate the premiere of the network’s new show, YOLO: Crystal Fantasy. The set is included as part of the scheduled programming for the first-ever “Adult Swim Con,” a digital convention beginning this Thursday, July 23rd and running until Saturday, July 25th from 4PM to 10PM PDT (7PM to 1AM ET). In addition to Flying Lotus’ highly anticipated performance, the event will also feature an exclusive Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time gameplay session, sneak previews of Blade Runner and Uzumaki, and special behind-the-scenes looks at Rick and Morty as well as a Q&A with the cast and crew. To check out the full “Adult Swim Con” slate, head...
“Hook” Star Dante Basco Explains How His Character Inspired Skrillex’s “Bangarang”
Skrillex superfans and pop culture aficionados may know that the title of his Grammy Award-winning EP and single, Bangarang, gets its name from a catchphrase featured in the 1991 Steven Spielberg movie Hook. In a recent interview with Comicbook.com, Dante Basco, one of the film’s leading actors, spoke about how his character helped to inspire one of Skrillex’s most iconic works. In the interview, Basco explained that he actually knew Skrillex before his rise to the top of the EDM world. He then shared a story about how they bumped into each other at a party, where Skrillex introduced him as “the reason for ‘Bangarang'” and remarked on how interesting it was to see the two worlds collide. When Skrillex dropped the Bangarang track, again another t...
The Black Madonna Announces Name Change to “The Blessed Madonna”
Amid online calls to change her pseudonym, renowned DJ and dance music producer The Black Madonna has announced an update to her artist name. Moving forward, she will create music and perform under the moniker The Blessed Madonna. In addition to online pressure, the name change stems from a widely shared petition launched by Black Catalogue label founder Monty Luke, who believes The Blessed Madonna’s previous name was a form of cultural appropriation. In the petition’s description, Luke claims that he reached out to her to discuss the term, which he asserts “holds significance for catholics around the world, but especially so for black catholics in the US, Caribbean and Latin America.” “In addition, Detroit’s Shrine of the Black Madonna has bee...
CHRIS CORNELL Biography ‘Total F**king Godhead’ To Arrive Next Week
Post Hill Press, whose product is distributed by Simon & Schuster, will release “Total F*cking Godhead – The Biography Of Chris Cornell”, the first comprehensive biography of iconic singer-songwriter Chris Cornell, on July 28. With input from those who knew and worked with him — together with his own words — “Total F*cking Godhead” recounts the rise of Cornell and his immortal band SOUNDGARDEN as they emerged from the 1980s post-punk underground to dominate popular culture in the ’90s alongside PEARL JAM, ALICE IN CHAINS and NIRVANA. Seattle resident and rock writer Corbin Reiff also examines Cornell‘s dynamic solo career as well as his time in AUDIOSLAVE. He delves into his hard-fought battle with addiction, and the supercharged reunion with t...
LAMB OF GOD’s RANDY BLYTHE Blasts Increased Political Correctness: ‘People Are Mad Touchy About The Stupidest S**t’
In a new interview with “The Jasta Show”, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke about increased political correctness amid the coronavirus pandemic, with many artists and public figures afraid to say something that may be perceived as offensive in public or in social media. “People are having to internally vet any sort of reference to anything they may have come across… It’s, like, what the fuck, man?” he said (see video below). “I mean, obviously, for something important — if you’re going to write an article or support one’s art publicly, or something like that — you need to do some research before you [announce] an endorsement of this person. “People are so fucked up right now — they’re so soft,” Blythe continued. “...
SEPULTURA’s ANDREAS KISSER Criticizes Global COVID-19 Response: This ‘Was Totally Avoidable’
During an appearance on the latest episode of the “In The Trenches With Ryan Roxie”, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. “It’s gonna be a really different world — it already is,” he said (see video below). “How we are gonna perceive time and space and money and everything. What kind of jobs we’re gonna have. And I think shows and entertainment will be very slow to come back. And who knows how? I think now a visa or a passport is not even important anymore; it’s just like a vaccination certificate. Because otherwise, we wouldn’t able to move, basically. “It’s really a fucked up situation,” he continued. “And the saddest thing is that it was totally...
TOMMY ALDRIDGE: ‘I Was Playing Two Bass Drums Before It Became Fashionable’
For more than four decades, Tommy Aldridge‘s fiery drumming has defined hard-rock showmanship. He’s renowned for his virtuosity, groove, and for innovating such techniques as the use of double kick drums and playing with his bare hands. Being a fan of jazz, Tommy used Louis Bellson‘s double-bass drum setup and pioneered its use in rock. That loud, driving double kick style led to recordings with BLACK OAK ARKANSAS for nearly five years before working with the PAT TRAVERS BAND and then Ozzy Osbourne, which really opened the doors for Tommy. In a new interview with The Sessions Panel, Aldridge discussed his double-bass technique, saying (see video below): “When I started playing two bass drums, it was really early on in my journey of learning… I got another bass drum ...
Carrie Underwood Announces First-Ever Christmas Album ‘My Gift’
Sure, it’s only July, but it’s never too early to get in the holiday spirit. Country fans have some jingle bells to look forward to, because Carrie Underwood announced that her first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, is arriving on September 25. In an album trailer shared today (July 20), the star reveals how important it was to her to spread some cheer during these uncertain times. “This year, it was just kind of on my heart to do this Christmas album. I just felt like this was such a fitting time, kind of feel like it’s a more perfect time than ever to record an album like this,” she explains as scenes of the singer recording the album play. [embedded content] “I’ve always wanted to make a Christmas album and it’s been a long time coming,” Underwood mirror...
Gorillaz Tap ScHoolboy Q for Eye-Straining ‘Pac-Man’ Track: Watch
Gorillaz bring on ScHoolboy Q for a tribute to the classic “PAC-MAN” arcade game for the British virtual band’s latest Song Machine addition that premiered Monday (July 20). Gorillaz co-creator and Blur musician Damon Albarn layers his low vocals over the electro-pop beat that fits the tone for his character Stuart “2-D” Pot’s addicting nine-hour game. His pupils ultimately transform into various PAC-MAN ghosts as he sings the blues about feeling trapped and failing to level up in the world. The LA-based rapper activates himself in his home studio when 2-D monotonously repeats in a loop, “I’m stressing out,” amplifying the G-funk beat as he raps about feeling held back from his dreams, representing his roots (“I rep...
Cazzu Partners With Sprayground for Collaborative Backpack Design
Cazzu‘s iconic emo look is the inspiration behind Sprayground’s new functional backpack released today (July 20). The travel company and rising Argentine trap joined forces for this limited edition purple and green color-themed backpack co-designed by the artist herself. “As a music artist on the road, it’s imperative to have a functional backpack, but it’s hard to find a fashionable one too,” Cazzu said in a statement. “I have been a big fan of Sprayground for a long time, they make the dopest and also versatile backpacks and I’m so excited to get this out to fans!” Made with vegan leather and flaunting Cazzu’s pigtails and the infamous “shark mouth” logo, the design includes multiple carrying options and a padded lapto...
Interscope Records Scores Six Songs in Hot 100’s Top 10 Simultaneously, Thanks to DaBaby & Juice WRLD
DaBaby’s “Rockstar” leads at No. 1, followed by five Juice WRLD songs. As previously reported, DaBaby‘s “Rockstar,” featuring Roddy Ricch, logs a sixth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (dated July 25), while the late Juice WRLD charts five songs in the chart’s top 10. With “Rockstar” released on SouthCoast/Interscope Records and Juice WRLD’s five new top 10s on Grade A/Interscope, Interscope infuses the Hot 100’s top 10 with six songs. That’s the most for a label in a single week since Republic Records also claimed six on the chart dated Sept. 21, 2019. Republic additionally logged six top 10s on charts dated May 18, 2019; Oct. 13, 2018; and July 28, 2018, the most since the label landed seven, all by Drake, on J...
Metallica Perform Master of Puppets in Full in Latest Livestream
Metallica’s ongoing livestream series has gone literally all over the band’s 40-year career to showcase performances that they consider to be among their most memorable. Tonight’s, however, will have fans busting out their devil horns. On June 6, 2006 (aka 6/6/06), the band invaded Berlin’s Waldbühne as part of their Escape From the Studio tour and performed their most metal set on this most metal of days. Metallica performed Master of Puppets from front-to-back, reminding fans why the 1986 album remains one of their most beloved. Prior to busting out the crowd favorite, the group debuted “The New Song,” which was their first original tune since 2003’s St. Anger. Recently, Metallica streamed their first show from Colombia and a 2008 show from Madrid. In recent...
