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Obscure, Futuristic ’70s Mazda RX500 Concept Was Immortalized in Die-Cast Form
It’s late 1970. Mazda has been at the rotary engine game for almost a decade, developing the problematic Felix Wankel/NSU design into a formidable, powerful, and futuristic little powerplant. It was the highlight of the forward-looking production 1967 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S. While beautiful, and interesting, the Cosmo Sport merely (albeit expertly) epitomized the now. The RX500 Concept, which took the stage at the 17th Tokyo Motor Show, envisioned a rotary-powered future straight out of a Syd Mead sketchbook. The RX500’s aesthetic is pure ’70s sci-fi, with a wrap-around windshield that makes it look like a starfighter for the road. The ports on the engine cover and fenders look like exhausts for some sort of fusion reactor, the mirrors look like sensor pods, the large inl...
The Reissue Section: Spring 2021
A pair of classic comedy albums from a revolutionary standup, a previously unreleased live recording from one of Germany’s most influential bands, a new collection honoring a post-disco R&B queen and the “Ultimate” edition of a John Lennon masterpiece are just a few of the archival gold hitting retail this Spring. But first, we dive headlong into a box set that classic rock fans have been anticipating since the news broke of its existence. The Who, The Who Sell Out: Super Deluxe Edition (UMe) When you listen to The Who with a 21st-century mind, especially the 1967 concept album The Who Sell Out, it’s easiest to think of them in the context of a group like Van Halen or Aerosmith when it comes to their lusty feelings about young women. By the mid-60s, teenage girls across Ameri...
Why Exodus Is the Perfect Eulogy For DMX
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-28T21:17:31+00:00“>May 28, 2021 | 5:17pm ET Posthumous albums are tough to judge; they’re effectively the last will and testament of a usually beloved artist. Now, calling DMX beloved is the understatement of the last two decades, so Exodus is more than just an album. X’s first album dropped in 1998, and in one calendar year, Earl Simmons became the biggest rapper in the world by more than a few country miles. He snatched the minds, hearts, and souls of anyone on this planet who considered themselves even a casual hip-hop fan. That part about “souls” is essential. DMX laid his spirit to bear in every rhyme he wrote and every bark he bellowed. We felt his joy, his pain, his triump...
An Urgent Call for Harm Reduction in EDM: How to Keep You and the Rave Alive Post-Pandemic
“Nightlife always survives.” “It survived the great depression, and it survived the AIDs pandemic in the 80s,” Joseph J. Palamar, Associate Professor in the Department of Population Health at New York University Langone Medical Center, tells EDM.com. “Nightlife will always come back.” The terms of the world opening up after more than a year of isolation, loneliness, and tragedy are uncertain. But there’s something we know for sure: we love to dance with our friends. And for the first time in more than a year, that feels like a genuine—and imminent—possibility. As we write this piece, 39% of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It feels a bit easier every day to imagine that someday soon some of us will once again be sa...
EDM.com Presents The Heat Check 005: Kumarion, Mersiv, Sippy and More
In modern bass, dubstep and trap music, listeners and tastemakers are always chasing the next big track to blow crowds away at a festival stage. EDM.com Presents The Heat Check is a list of the most ear-catching, incendiary, and ‘fire’ tracks that emerge from the bass and freeform scene. “Pure Action” – Kumarion Turning it up a notch every time out seems to be the only thing upstart drum & bass producer Kumarion knows how to do. His latest accolade? “Pure Action,” a groovy banger that doubles as a stellar debut on Monstercat. “Cake” – SoDown The latest track from SoDown opens with cinematic flair, setting the stage for another epic sonic adventure from the Colorado producer. “Cake” takes aim at the narrative of capitalism and captures 80s hip-hop vib...
Song Of The Week: EarthGang’s “Aretha” Is a Thunderous Ode to the Queen of Soul
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10 Led Zeppelin Songs That Prove Robert Plant Is a Golden God
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-27T19:34:57+00:00“>May 27, 2021 | 3:34pm ET Legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant recently revealed that he has instructed his children to offer his vast archive of unreleased music from throughout his career for free once he exits this world. But don’t get a bustle in your hedgerow, fans — to the best of our knowledge, the Golden God is still in fine health, and his legendary voice remains intact. The iconic singer has universally been considered one of rock’s greatest vocalists for decades. At your next tea party, if chatter dies down, pose the question, “Who is the greatest rock vocalist of all-time?”, and Plant’s name is sure to come up. While he’s still going strong a...
Mining Metal: Against Evil, Dordeduh, Canvas Solaris, Ghastly, Jute Gyte, Noctule, Terminalist, T-Tops
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-27T20:53:46+00:00“>May 27, 2021 | 4:53pm ET Mining Metal is a monthly column from Heavy Consequence writers Joseph Schafer and Langdon Hickman. The focus is on noteworthy new music emerging from the non-mainstream metal scene, highlighting releases from small and independent labels — or even releases from unsigned acts. While this column discusses recorded music first and foremost, metal to me is a live art form. What I want out of music is the adrenaline rush of the circle pit, the camaraderie of screaming along to the hook, and the out-of-body experience that only comes when your torso is being pulverized by distorted guitar at high volume. In spite of the framed first edition ...
What Makes A Karaoke Song So Difficult?
Picture this: You’re riding the high of finally being in a crowded dive bar again. The drinks are flowing, possibly too much. You just heard someone absolutely nail “Sweet Caroline” on the karaoke stage. Now the DJ is calling for the next contestant. Your friends are egging you on. Your brain is saying no, definitely not, but the five (or was it six?) beers in you are saying yes, absolutely you got this. Stumbling up to the grinning DJ, you tell him to queue up “Where is the Love?” by Black Eyed Peas. A classic. You think: the crowd will love it… As soon as the first verse begins you realize you’ve made a grave mistake. The lyrics are flying by at a speed that isn’t suited for your inebriated state and you barely hold it together until the chorus. But thank God, the bar is joining you for ...
Underground Vibes | 067
“Keep You Up” – Anthony Sceam & Orion Out via Final Haus, “Keep You Up” sees producers Anthony Sceam and Orion showcase their strengths in a stunning way, crafting a minimal yet infectious tech house record. “The Space In My Head” – Denzel Moiz Part of Denzel Moiz’s debut EP, “The Space in My Head” displays the artist’s forward-thinking production skills masterfully, driven by gritty bass, anthemic melodies and impressive atmospheres. “I Can Feel” – longstoryshort Coming to independent label JustUs, longstoryshort combines impressive sound design, immaculate grooves and lo-fi ambiances to craft “I Can Feel.” “L.U.V.” – kryptogram Taking influence from UK garage, kryptogram’s “L.U.V.” is arguably one of the strongest tracks out of his latest krypt. vol2 project, ...
EDM.com Presents Synth Sisters, Vol. 11
There is so much talent within the electronic music community that it’s difficult to keep a finger on its pulse. To assist you on your music discovery journey, EDM.com’s monthly “Synth Sisters” series illuminates new releases from brilliant women producers of all genres and sizes with the hope of celebrating their contributions. “Stark” – A Hundred Drums A Hundred Drums independently unveiled her deep dubstep tune “Stark,” where dark, haunting intros meet assorted bass frequencies in an ominous crusade. “Imaginary” – sesamii & Reya Lun sesamii enrolled singer Reya Lun for their latest single, “Imaginary.” Coupled with an acoustic spin, Lun’s bold vocals complement sesamii’s melodic bass stru...
Bob Dylan’s 15 Best Albums of All Time
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-24T15:00:55+00:00“>May 24, 2021 | 11:00am ET Apart from, say, Frank Zappa — and that’s a rabbit hole many of us aren’t prepared to go down — there probably isn’t a more sprawling body of work in popular music than Bob Dylan‘s discography. We can proclaim with even more confidence — in fact, utter certainty — that no artist has left a more exalted or scrutinized collection of albums and songs behind. The albums ranked in the following pages are a rare breed in that many mark their times but also mark all times. So many songs that a generation of listeners once claimed as their own have now found their way into the ears of children and grandchildren and will continue doing so for a...
