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Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Talks to Elementary Schoolers About His Band’s Music
Slipknot frontperson Corey Taylor was interviewed by elementary schoolers during his guest slot on Craig Charles’ BBC radio show yesterday. The idea came to fruition after a teacher in North Dakota used the band’s music to teach fifth-graders about time signatures. Five kids from the class read questions for Taylor to answer. Listen on BBC Sounds from 1:15:50. Asked if Slipknot have songs that change time signature, he responded, “We do actually. ‘Vermilion’ is actually a song that goes from three-four into four-four and kind of back and forth. I think there’s a section in there that goes from three-four to seven-eight, actually, which is very weird. And it all kind of ties together with a riff that could go either way. And it allows us to kind of flow back and forth between them.” Another...
Alex G Performs “Miracles” on Colbert
Alex G took the stage on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to perform the song “Miracles” from his new album, God Save the Animals. The track originally dropped on September 8, and followed three other singles released ahead of the full album: “Runner,” “Blessing,” and “Cross the Sea.” Watch Alex G’s Colbert performance below. God Save the Animals was mixed and co-produced by Jacob Portrait of Unknown Mortal Orchestra, who has also worked on other Alex G albums including 2015’s Beach Music, 2017’s Rocket, and 2019’s House of Sugar. The singer-songwriter will also be on tour this fall, with North American dates scheduled through November. Read Pitchfork’s interview “Alex G Is Building a Mystery.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Scooter Braun Says He Would Handle Taylor Swift Catalog Acquisition Differently Now
In 2019, music executive Scooter Braun purchased the master rights to Taylor Swift’s early albums after he acquired her former label, Big Machine Label Group. The move, which Swift called her “worst case scenario,” has led the pop star to re-record her music. Now, Braun has shared his perspective on the acquisition in a new interview with NPR. In an episode of the podcast The Limits With Jay Williams, Braun explained his “regrets” about how the situation was handled. Find the episode below. When asked if he would have handled things with Swift differently, Braun responded, “Yes, I would have. I learned an important lesson from that.” He went on to explain, “I think that when you have a conflict with someone, it’s very hard to resolve it if you’re not willing to have a conversation. So the ...
California’s Rap Lyrics Bill Becomes State Law
California governor Gavin Newsom signed the state legislature’s Assembly Bill 2799—also known as the Decriminalizing Artistic Expression Act—into law today, preventing the use of rap lyrics in prosecutions. Killer Mike, Meek Mill, E-40, Ty Dolla $ign, and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason, Jr. were among those present for the virtual signing ceremony. Representatives for Songwriters of North America and the Black Music Action Coalition also joined the proceedings. The bill is aimed at reducing racial biases in the criminal justice system. “For too long, prosecutors in California have used rap lyrics as a convenient way to inject racial bias and confusion into the criminal justice process,” said SONA’s Dina LaPolt in a statement about the bill. She continued, “This legislation sets up impo...
Next Year’s Met Gala to Honor Karl Lagerfeld
The 2023 Met Gala will celebrate the work of Karl Lagerfeld, it was announced Friday. The German-born couturier was known for his time at Chanel, Fendi and Chloe before his death in 2019 at the age of 85. The Costume Institute Benefit, also known as the Met Gala, will take place on Monday, May 1, 2023, in keeping with the star-studded event’s first Monday in May tradition. The theme, as usual, is also borrowed from the spring exhibit running at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In 2023 the Costume Institute will present an exhibition titled Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The exhibit, according to the museum, will focus “on the designer’s stylistic vocabulary as it was expres...
Kelly Clarkson Reveals She Was Appropriately ‘Inebriated’ to Record Kelsea Ballerini’s ‘You’re Drunk, Go Home’
On Friday’s (Sept. 30) episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Clarkson welcomed her friend and now-collaborator Kelsea Ballerini to talk all about working together on Ballerini’s new song “You’re Drunk, Go Home,” also featuring Carly Pearce. And as it turns out, the song’s title was all too appropriate. Clarkson recalled the day she recorded the song — the very same day that Ballerini had asked her to be on it — and how she had already had some celebratory drinks since it was her last day of work before a summer break. “I get to the studio here with [music director] Jason [Halbert], and I get in there and I’m like, ‘Look, I didn’t know I was gonna be singing today,’” Clarkson remembered. “I didn’t know! … So I had to sing a song called ‘You’re Drunk, Go Home’ inebriated, trying to sing first ...
Lil Wayne Honored With Exhibit at National Museum of African American Music
The National Museum of African American Music unveiled a new exhibit in honor of Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne. The rapper, who just celebrated his 40th birthday on Sept. 27, thanked the NMAAM in a statement. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I’m very grateful to work with NMAAM and show students how Hip-Hop has been so influential on the culture,” said Lil Wayne. “Shout out to NMAAM for all the birthday love.” Fans who make it to the exhibit, open until Dec. 27, will be able to view Wayne’s 2009 Grammy for rap album of the year (for Tha Carter III), his clothing, a CD of his Tha Block Is Hot studio album, a handwritten letter written during his time at Rikers prison and more items. The museum, based in Nashville, will ...
Star Search: The 16 Best Astrology Gifts for Every Zodiac Sign
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Astrology might be more popular than ever. Gone are the days of zodiac items being restricted to crystal shops and Etsy. Nowadays, astrology gifts are available just about everywhere — including major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Nordstrom. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news September happens to be the busiest birthday month of the year, and although Virgo season has ended, Libra season is just getting started! With the sun in Libra, and Mercury (finally) moving out of retrograde, we figured no...
Seven Lions and Lights Reunite for Soaring Bass Anthem, “Stop Thinking”
Seven Lions has teamed up with Lights for “Stop Thinking,” the final single from Beyond The Veil, his long-awaited debut album. Longtime fans will surely remember “Falling Away,” a melancholic house record released by Lions and Lights way back in 2015. They’ve now reunited, jabbing their collaborative past with a shot of adrenaline by virtue of a soaring anthem. Fans have been clamoring for the collab since summer 2021, when Lions debuted it at Red Rocks. And the melodic bass pioneer does what he does best: produce visceral electronic music at the intersection of brooding and banging. “Stop Thinking” is also a textbook snapshot of the singular songwriting prowess of Lights, whose poignant vocal performance explores the difficulties of cli...
HI-LO Returns to Drumcode With Anthemic Techno Track, “WANNA GO BANG”
HI-LO is back with “WANNA GO BANG,” a thumping techno track out now on Drumcode Records. Oliver Heldens turned to his longtime nom de plume when returning to Andrew Beyer’s flagship label, which released HI-LO’s Drumcode debut, “Hypnos,” almost a year ago. The new song, which samples DJ Deeon’s “2 B Free,” is part of a two-track EP slated for release on October 7th. Between its layered kicks, driving basslines and acid-inspired leads, “WANNA GO BANG” has all the hallmarks of a signature, peak-time HI-LO record. Heldens mutates Deeon’s classic vocoded vocals and uses them as the track’s centerpiece, lending to a menacing techno banger befit for Drumcode’s illustrious discography. Take a listen...
Bleu Clair Joins Forces With OOTORO and Chyra for Sultry House Single, “Killer Bee”
It’s been an explosive year for Bleu Clair, who has just added yet another standout house record to his catalog. Boasting a captivating tech house sound, the Indonesian trailblazer has taken the dance music scene by storm over the course of the last couple years, performing at a slew of major festivals and collaborating with the likes of Matroda, AC Slater and Martin Garrix (as Ytram) among others. Bleu Clair has now returned with “Killer Bee,” a sultry club record. The production expertise of Indonesian compatriot OOTORO seamlessly blends with Clair’s signature style while Chyra’s come-hither vocal performance makes the track all the more irresistible. Laced with subtle, Middle Eastern-inspired sound design and exotic grooves, “Killer Bee” is a tune master...
Music Tech Startup Songfinch Raises $17 Million to “Create a Middle Class of Musicians”
Music tech startup Songfinch has secured $17 million, closing a Series A funding round that amplifies its efforts to create a “middle class of musicians,” Built In Chicago reports. Songfinch is one of a handful of music startups aiming to change how independent musicians are compensated for their work. “The industry tends to be a star-driven league and the top two percent get a chance to participate and eat most of the dollars in the industry while the other 98 percent struggle and fight for scraps,” John Williamson, CEO of Songfinch told Built In Chicago. The goal of Songfinch’s online marketplace is to provide artists with a hub where consumers can commission them to create custom songs. The platform allows users to choose a style, mood and other custom elements f...
