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Stax Records Co-Founder Jim Stewart Has Died
Jim Stewart, who co-founded the iconic Stax record label, has died. “While his impact on soul music is immeasurable, the ‘Memphis Sound’ he fostered throughout the 1960s and 70s as a savvy record executive and visionary producer can still be heard and felt in the music of today,” the label posted in a statement on Monday (December 5). Stewart was 92. Stax ushered in some of the greatest soul and R&B songs of the era, developing a sound that came to be known as Memphis soul. With a distinctive studio space in a converted theater and a racially integrated “house band” of session musicians, the label defied conventions of musical and social segregation amid the localized turmoil of the civil rights movement. Stewart grew up in rural Middleton, Tennessee, and relocated to Memphis to attend...
Stax Records Co-Founder Jim Stewart Has Died
Jim Stewart, who co-founded the iconic Stax record label, has died. “While his impact on soul music is immeasurable, the ‘Memphis Sound’ he fostered throughout the 1960s and 70s as a savvy record executive and visionary producer can still be heard and felt in the music of today,” the label posted in a statement on Monday (December 5). Stewart was 92. Stax ushered in some of the greatest soul and R&B songs of the era, developing a sound that came to be known as Memphis soul. With a distinctive studio space in a converted theater and a racially integrated “house band” of session musicians, the label defied conventions of musical and social segregation amid the localized turmoil of the civil rights movement. Stewart grew up in rural Middleton, Tennessee, and relocated to Memphis to attend...
Built to Spill Announce 2023 U.S. Tour
Built to Spill are heading out on another tour behind new album When The Wind Forgets Your Name. After rounding out their December shows, they’ll return to the road in March for a huge batch of dates that begins with several performances at their Boise, Idaho, hometown festival Treefort. The live band throughout the tour will comprise Doug Martsch, bassist Melanie Radford, and drummer Teresa Esguerra. Built to Spill: 12-06 Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre %12-07 San Diego, CA – Belly Up %12-08 Pomona, CA – The Glass House %12-09 Pioneertown, CA – Pappy and Harriet’s % 12-10 Pioneertown, CA – Pappy and Harriet’s %03-23-26 Boise, ID – Treefort Festival03-28 Bend, OR – Domino Room03-29 Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s03-30 B...
Travis Scott Announced As First Headliner for Rolling Loud Portugal 2023
Led by co-founders Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif, the Miami-born Rolling Loud has been spreading its roots throughout Europe and Asia over the past few years. Now, festival organizers have shared that they’ve tapped Travis Scott as the headliner for the second annual event in Portugal next year. Taking place July 5 to July 7, Rolling Loud Portugal will be the second of the festivals to feature Scott after the upcoming Rolling Loud California in March. In Los Angeles, Scott appears on a star-studded roster that also includes the likes of Future, Playboi Carti and special guest Lil Wayne. Scott will take the stage on the beaches of Portimáo located on the country’s Algarve coast. He’s also the first headliner to be revealed for the event, though organizers say they’ll release more A-list nam...
Selena Gomez Is Working on New Music: ‘I’m Ready to Have Some Fun’
If you want something done, ask a busy person. Selena Gomez is that person. The pop artist and actor has crammed it in of late. She stars in Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short; helms the cooking show Selena + Chef; and takes the lead on the documentary My Mind & Me, a personal story on mental health, seven years in the making. The Apple TV+ series My Mind & Me spawned a single of the same name, and an official music video. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news There’s more music to come, says Gomez, who’s keen to switch gears and get back to a party vibe. On Monday night (Dec. 5), Gomez stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a chat about her hectic schedule. Does the new single suggest ...
Metallica Warn Fans About Crypto Cons Tied to New Album: ‘These Are Scams’
Metallica warned fans on Monday (Dec. 5) that crypto scammers are trying to capitalize on the exciting news of their new album single and tour by posting fake giveaway offers. “In the wake of last week’s exciting news of our new song, new album, and new tour, unfortunately the ugly side of social media made an appearance. Many of you have let us know about YouTube channels and live streams, as well as websites, claiming to offer Metallica Crypto giveaways in conjunction with last week’s announcement,” they wrote. Last week, the long-running metal legends announced the release date for their 12th studio album, 72 Seasons (April 14, 2023), as well as blitzing new single, “Lux Æterna” and dates for their massive 2023 world tour. “Let’s be as clear as possible. These are scams,” the band conti...
Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat Roasts Kanye West at Kennedy Center Honors: ‘He’s Too Antisemitic Even For Us’
There is nothing funny about Kanye West‘s repeated amplification of antisemitic tropes and hate speech over the past month. In a series of interviews and media appearances, the artist who now goes by Ye has made a series of comments denigrating the Jewish people, culminating last week with an appearance on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ show in which Ye stated “I like Hitler.” But if there is one person who has the unique ability to transform hate into hilarity, it is Sacha Baron Cohen. The acclaimed comedian — who is Jewish — appeared at this weekend’s Kennedy Center Honors in the guise of his belovedly profane, offensive-to-everyone dopey journalist character Borat Sagdiyev to pay tribute to honorees U2. Kazakhstan’s least reliable source of news took the stage and expressed genuine con...
Judd Family Files Notice to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Naomi Judd Death Records
The family of country singer Naomi Judd on Monday filed a notice to voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit that sought to block journalists from accessing the police investigation records surrounding her death. Judd died on April 30 at her home in Tennessee at the age of 76. Her daughter Ashley has previously said that her mother killed herself, and the family said she was lost to “the disease of mental illness.” Judd’s family filed a petition in Williamson County Chancery Court in August seeking to seal the report of the death investigation. The petition said the records contained video and audio interviews with relatives in the immediate aftermath of Judd’s death. Releasing such details would inflict “significant trauma and irreparable harm” on the family, ...
SZA Announces Release Date for New Album SOS
SZA announced the release date of her new album, SOS, during her performance of her song “Shirt” on Saturday Night Live. Just as she finished the song, a screen behind her briefly read “SOS 12/9.” Find the official trailer for the new album below. Late last month, SZA revealed the album art for SOS, which resembles a famous photo of Diana, Princess of Wales, on the diving board of a yacht. The new record is SZA’s follow-up to her 2017 album, Ctrl. In October, she shared the single “Shirt” with a video featuring Lakeith Stanfield. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
The Weeknd Shares New Avatar: The Way of Water Teaser
The Weeknd has posted a mysterious teaser clip to his social media accounts. The 12-second video features a blue “A” with a bird at its center, and is scored by a haunting choral melody punctuated with battle drums. The singer captioned the post with “12.16.22,” a date that also appears in the final moments of the clip. Shortly after, the Weeknd retweeted a post from the account for the new movie Avatar: The Way of Water reading “#AvatarTheWayOfWater x @theWeeknd.” Check out the teaser on YouTube. The Weeknd’s most recent album, Dawn FM, arrived early this year. That release followed 2020’s After Hours. He recently withheld Dawn FM from Grammy consideration, due to his ongoing boycott of the awards ceremony. 5 Takeaways From the Weeknd’s New Album Dawn FM
Tulum’s Mía Beach Club Announces Must-See Shows With Major League DJz, Franky Wah and More
It’s safe to say that dance music fans in Tulum are in for a treat in December 2022. After Mía Tulum unveiled its full programming for high season, the fan-favorite club and restaurant is gearing up to host a bevy of exciting electronic music trailblazers, like Major League Djz, Anden and Franky Wah. Located inside Selina Tulum, one of the city’s top hospitality brands, Mía is a multifaceted restaurant and club that represents the very best of what the breezy destination has to offer. Offering European and Mexican cuisine during the day, Mía provides an elegant and relaxing fine dining experience. The venue is also renowned for its selection of wine and craft beer, with a wine cellar that holds over 300 labels from across the world. Inside Mía Restaurant & Beachclub Tul...
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ John Frusciante Announces New Electronic Double-Album
The writing for John Frusciante‘s upcoming electronic project was governed by the thought of “music being a solitary sculpture in sonic space.” So says the legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist, who has announced an upcoming double-album, : I I . Much like a sculptor, Frusciante approached his follow-up to 2020’s Maya from a place of creative incrementalism. He leaned on analog technology, including the Monomachine and the Analog Four, to listen and iterate upon individual sequences until they were just right. “This music was made from sequences which never exceed a single note,” Frusciante writes of the process. “Many of these pieces being made on a single pattern.” Scroll to Continue Recommended Articl...
