LIFESTYLE
Blaze Up or Chill Out: Here Are 10 Musician-Backed CBD & THC Brands
Barker is hardly the first celebrity to dip into the cannabis pool. We’ve compiled nine more celebrities who own or endorse THC and CBD brands, reaping all the benefits of the magical seven-point leaf. See below, and happy smoking! Jay-Z In October 2020, Jay-Z launched Monogram, his first cannabis line with Caliva, the California weed company he joined as chief brand strategist in July 2019. The bran aims to “redefine what cannabis means to consumers today” through “careful strain selection, meticulous cultivation practices and uncompromising quality,” according to a press release. Monogram currently offers four strains designated “light,” “medium” or “heavy,” including 2g and 4g jars of flower, the Loosies Preroll Pack, and The OG Handroll...
Not for Noobs: Here are Kaskade’s Top 5 Gaming Tracks
After Monstercat‘s massive acquisition of Silk Music, the Monstercat Silk label is already off to a stellar start. Now, dance music megastar Kaskade is gearing up for his debut Monstercat Silk release, which is shaping up to be one of 2021’s best EPs. Kaskade’s Reset EP will be out tomorrow, March 5th, and will consist of four tracks that are also featured in the hit video game Rocket League‘s current season, which moonlights as an homage to electronic dance music. The title of the EP, as well as its opening track, “Flip Reset,” is a clever nod to an in-game Rocket League movement mechanic that pros should be well-versed in. Reset will include the yet-to-be released “Miles To Go,” a collaboration with synth-pop star ...
Glitterbox’s New Documentary Will Explore Inclusivity in Electronic Music: Watch the Trailer
In 2014, Defected Records boss Simon Dunmore made history when he conceptualized the global nightlife phenomenon that is Glitterbox. Their parties, which are hosted around the world, champion inclusivity and serve to uplift all those who walk through the doors. These events bring together world-class DJs, dancers, performers, drag queens, and music lovers straight to their club floors that have come to embody the 21st century disco. Glitterbox is now taking on a new venture with its first foray into documentary filmmaking. Where Love Lives has received its official release date, premiering on Friday, March 19th via YouTube. According to the film’s website, it’s said to explore “music’s enduring power to manifest diverse and inclusive community, and the power of that...
Watch Boxer Canelo Álvarez’s Epic Walkout to Henry Fong’s “Mi Gente” Remix Ahead of Title Fight
Canelo Álvarez is a scary dude. Prior to his recent world super-middleweight title fight, the Mexican boxing champion walked out to the ring in formidable fashion, bringing out Latin music superstar J Balvin to pump him up and scare the poo out of Turkish challenger Avni Yildirim. J Balvin performed a live rendition of his global smash hit “Mi Gente,” opting to use a remix by none other than Henry Fong, whose roaring moombahton version set the tone for a locked-in, vein-popping Alvarez. It’s no wonder Yildirim ended up getting knocked out. Check out the video below. Álvarez, who is a world champion in four different weight classes, dominated Yildirim and eliminated him with a technical knockout in the fourth round of the bout at Miami’s...
Steve Aoki Auctioned Autographed Pokémon Cards for Charity
Each year, fans of the international video game sensation Pokémon celebrate their beloved franchise on February 27th. Dubbed Pokémon Day, the holiday is home to announcements from developers, tributes from fans, and special celebrity crossovers. Not one to miss out on the geeky fun is the outspoken Pokémon fan Steve Aoki, who recently hosted his latest auction. Powered by the PWCC Marketplace, the auction found Aoki digging into his collection of rare cards, which he autographed and sold to fans. A portion of the proceeds are being directed to his charitable organization, The Aoki Foundation. Before the auction, Aoki took to Twitter to share some details on which cards would be included in the sale. Fans were able to bid on cards featuring the final evol...
Sign the Petition to Declare April 17th “Drum & Bass Day”
Since the early 1990s, drum & bass has been a staple in the world of electronic music. Nearly three decades in, the genre has spread from the United Kingdom throughout the world and continues to innovate and impress with its intricate sound design, crushing low-end energy, heart-wrenching melodies, and danceable grooves. With such a diverse array of sound within itself, it’s safe to say that drum & bass will continue to be a crowd favorite for years to come. With that in mind, as well as the state of the locked-down world amid COVID-19, The Blast UK thought that now would be the perfect time to celebrate drum & bass and its persistent fanbase, who have helped keep the genre alive throughout the years and even through the brutal COVID-19 epoch, when live events completely evapor...
DJ Snake Becomes PUMA Brand Ambassador for Revamped “Mirage Tech” Shoe
PUMA has launched a new strategic partnership with DJ Snake. The renowned “Middle” producer is the German footwear company’s newest spokesperson, and together the two will be launching a new and improved version of the PUMA Mirage. The Mirage was first introduced to the market a remarkable 50 years ago as a track and field-focused shoe. However, it didn’t gather much appeal until the 1990s, when it found its stride as a casual jogging shoe. With its newest instantiation, PUMA is aiming to preserve some of the shoe’s storied stylistic origins while adding the flare fit for the modern era. The Mirage Tech sports an eye-grabbing, cyberpunk-like aesthetic layering wavy red accents atop a black and grey color palette. PUMA “I am a fan of fashion and sne...
ASADI Becomes Comic Book Hero in First-Ever Issue of “The Immortal ASADI”
Global electronic star ASADI has not relented in offering various styles, genres and singles in 2021, but that doesn’t mean he’s finished diversifying his output. Last Friday, he became the first-ever Persian superhero on The Immortal ASADI, his very own comic book series. The news follows a consistent, bi-weekly release schedule for ASADI, who has soundtracked his year with “Let’s Go,” “Forever Chasing the Sun” and his grungy bass collab “Divinity,” which features percussionist Adam Deitch of Break Science and Lettuce. This latest endeavor proves his artistic diversity as he applies his unique vision to both music, film and now graphic art. Veteran graphic company Tier One Comics worked with ASADI to animate a world of Persian history and mytholog...
Halsey Says Pregnancy Has ‘Leveled’ Her Perception of Gender
Fellow pop star and new mom Katy Perry emphasized the need for rest in her reassuring comment underneath Halsey’s post: “You’re about to perform a real miracle, get that rest and just be! I love you!” Model Emily Ratajkowski, who’s also expecting her first child, reiterated the “sleep” part with a string of heart emojis. Halsey penned an additional comment to her post about how she woke up to a new reality of pregnancy instead of the pre-conceived expectation of waking up like a “fertility goddess.” “More on the subject: I thought there would be a lot of expectation or pressure on me to wake up everyday feeling like some ‘girly-girly fertility goddess’, but instead I wake up and eat when I’m hungry, sleep when I’m tired...
Take a Deeper Look Into MK’s Unique Partnership With Luxury Car Brand Jaguar
Earlier in the month of February, Jaguar released a new advert with house music luminary MK, who teamed up with the storied luxury vehicle brand to promote its new F-PACE performance SUV. The ad was soundtracked by MK’s new single “Lies,” a track created alongside Raphaella that is as smooth as the car’s Windsor leather interior. MK has now unveiled a video offering fans a deeper look into the unique collaboration, which was born out of a desire to explore the intersection of music automotive tech. “I’m in the business of creating heightened moments,” MK says before waxing poetic about how his musical journey has come full circle from the genesis of his career, when he discovered synthesizers growing up in the 80s. You...
Techno Revealed to Be Least Relaxing Form of Music in New Scientific Study
In a perhaps a not so surprising new scientific finding, techno has been found to be the least relaxing form of music. Vera Clinic, a Turkish cosmetics company specializing in hair transplant procedures, conducted a scientific study that revealed techno is the least effective genre for curbing anxiety. The sample of 1,540 individuals was subjected to various genres of music via a series of pre-selected Spotify playlists. As the adults listened, ECG monitors tracked their changes in blood pressure, allowing experimenters to glean insights on their respective anxiety levels. A vast majority of participants, 78% in fact, experienced a spike in blood pressure when listening to techno. A handful of genres yielding similar effects include dubstep, 70s rock, jazz, and the blues. On the flip ...
Steve Aoki Debuts Dim Mak and Street Fighter Merch and Announces New Remix
Steve Aoki is preparing for battle with his newest Dim Mak crossover. On his latest adventure, he’s joined forces with the groundbreaking video game franchise, Street Fighter, for a new gear and music collaboration. Included in a new merchandise drop are six new long-sleeve shirts, five T-shirts, and one custom arcade cabinet, all equipped with branding from his label and the legendary fighting game. On Twitter, he shared a look at what his nerdy fans could be wearing this spring. Alongside the aforementioned items, Aoki revealed that he would be remixing the theme song for one of the game’s most iconic characters, Ryu. Unfortunately, he has not provided us with a preview of the remix, but it will certainly be interesting to see how he transforms the classic game soun...
