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GOJIRA Frontman On TAYLOR HAWKINS: Another ‘Beautiful Soul’ Has Been ‘Sacrificed On The Altar Of Rock And Roll’
GOJIRA frontman Joseph Duplantier has reflected on the passing of FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, whose death shook the music world late last month. Speaking to the Associated Press on the red carpet of the 2022 Grammy Awards on April 3 in Las Vegas, he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Yeah, obviously, it affects everybody, the whole music community and all the fans. It’s not the first time that a beautiful soul, a fragile soul is sacrificed on the altar of entertainment and rock and roll. And we are all about going out on the road and giving everything for that, but there’s a price to pay. It’s really, really, really hard on the mental and the soul and the families. We leave kids behind. It’s hard on everybody. And I think that he’s simp...
Ohio State Athletic Band Pays Tribute To VAN HALEN At Spring Game
The Ohio State University Spring Athletic Band honored VAN HALEN during its halftime show Saturday (April 16) at Ohio Stadium as part of Ohio State’s spring football game at home in Columbus. The band blistered through some of VAN HALEN‘s greatest hits, including “Runnin’ With The Devil”, “Dreams”, “Panama” and “Jump”. Formations spelled out “Van Halen”, “Dreams”, “Jump”, “1984” and the band’s iconic “VH” logo. The Ohio State University Athletic Band performs at various Ohio State varsity sporting events during the autumn and spring semesters, with the exception of fall football games. The number of participants in Athletic Band each semester varies between 25...
Watch FKA twigs and Shygirl’s New “Papi Bones” Video
FKA twigs has shared a new video for her song “Papi Bones.” The track appears on her mixtape Caprisongs and features Shygirl, who also stars in the clip. In the visual, the two push a pair of goats around in strollers. Check out the video, directed by Aidan Zamiri, below. Since releasing Caprisongs in January, FKA twigs has directed a short film soundtracked by X-Ray Spex, joined the cast in the upcoming reboot of The Crow, and hopped on the Yung Lean song “Bliss.” She also dropped music videos for the Caprisongs cuts “Meta Angel” and “Jealousy,” featuring Rema. Revisit Pitchfork’s Cover Story “The Sacred and Profane Genius of FKA twigs.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Mdou Moctar Announce Remix Album Afrique Refait Featuring Only African Artists
Mdou Moctar have announced Afrique Refait, a remix album featuring only African artists creating new versions of songs from Afrique Victime. MC Yallah, Duma, Jay Mitta, DJ Diaki, and others contributed to the new album, which is out April 19 via Matador. Many of the artists involved are affiliated with the Ugandan label Nyege Nyege Tapes. Listen to the Rey Sapienz remix of “Taliat” featuring MC Dougis below. Read “How Eddie Van Halen, Homemade Hot Pepper, and a Simple Fuzz Pedal Inspired Mdou Moctar’s New Album.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Afrique Refait: 01 Chismiten (Jay Mitta Remix)02 Taliat (Rey Sapienz Remix) [ft. MC Dougis]03 Ya Habibti (Tommy T Remix)04 Tala Tannam (Debmaster Remix) [ft. MC Yallah]05 Untitled (Duma Remix)06 Asdikte Akal (...
Watch the Coachella 2022 Livestream: Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, and More
Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Channel 1 Schedule (All times listed in Pacific Standard Time) *schedule is subject to change Friday, April 15, 2022 4:00 PM – Welcome4:15 PM – Princess Nokia4:55 PM – Bishop Briggs5:50 PM – Ari Lennox6:40 PM – Carly Rae Jepsen7:35 PM – Anitta8:30 PM – Arcade Fire9:40 PM – Lil Baby10:35 PM – Daniel Caesar11:35 PM – Harry Styles—- Livestream Rebroadcast —- Saturday, April 16, 2022 4:00 PM – Welcome4:15 PM – Koffee4:35 PM – Masego5:05 PM – Wallows6:00 PM – Cuco6:50 PM – 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Forever8:10 PM – Disclosure9:30 PM – Flume10:40 PM – Megan Thee Stallion11:30 PM – Billie Eilish—- Livest...
Watch Justin Bieber Join Daniel Caesar for “Peaches” at Coachella 2022
Daniel Caesar performed at Coachella on Friday night. During his set, the R&B singer debuted an unreleased song called “Please Do Not Lean” and, immediately afterwards, invited Justin Bieber onstage to sing his Justice single “Peaches” together. Watch the moment below and follow along with all of our Coachella 2022 coverage. Caesar released his debut album, Freudian, back in 2017 and followed it up with the 2019 studio LP Case Study 01. Earlier this month, he joined Bieber and Giveon at the Grammys for a special rendition of “Peaches.” The single was nominated for four awards this year: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best R&B Performance, and Best Music Video. Read more about “Peaches” on Pitchfork’s list “The 100 Best Songs of 2021.” Content This content can also be viewed ...
Kumarion Takes His Sound to the Next Level On Rumbling Drum & Bass Single, “Back Talk”
When talking about the future of bass music, the conversation can’t be had without mentioning Seattle’s Kumarion. His latest single “Back Talk,” out via Bassrush, is a clear demonstration of why. Much like his breakout hit “Want It,” “Back Talk” sets the tone for Kumarion’s project for the remainder of the year. From start to finish, the pace is unwavering, forcing erratic movement from eager listeners with its intoxicating flow. It’s one of his best tunes yet, utilizing crisp, pounding percussion as a bedrock to lay down the gnarliest bass he could cook up. Kumarion came out the gate hot in 2020, releasing “Want It” to critical acclaim. His success didn’t stop there, however, following with a monster 2021 that w...
Coachella 2022: Harry Styles and Shania Twain Perform “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”
Harry Styles made his Coachella debut with an 18-song performance that included new music and a surprise appearance from Shania Twain. Styles kicked off his Friday night headlining set with the live debut of “As It Was,” the smash lead single to his upcoming album, Harry’s House. Later in the set, he premiered two more tracks: “Boyfriends” and “Late Night Talking.” Another notable moment came when Styles brought out Shaina Twain to perform two of her beloved classics: “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” and “You’re Still the One.” Advertisement Related Video “Now I have to tell you, in the car with my mother as a child, this lady taught me to sing,” Styles told the crowd of Twain. “She also taught me that men are trash.” Then speaking to Twain directly, Styles said, “To you, for the memories you g...
Coachella 2022: Arcade Fire Dedicate Emotional Set to Ukraine Punk Bands, Pearl Jam
Arcade Fire treated Coachella to a surprise hour-long set at the Mojave Tent on Friday. The 13-song early evening performance included several songs from the band’s upcoming album WE, including: “The Lightning I,” “The Lightning II,” “Age of Anxiety II (Rabbit Hole),” and “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid).” Arcade Fire re-started the latter song so that frontman Win Butler could recompose himself: “It’s been a hard couple fucking years,” Butler tearfully told the crowd. “We tell ourselves so much poison.” Elsewhere during their set, Butler dedicated the band’s performance of “The Suburbs” to the people of Ukraine. “Everyone in a punk rock band in the Ukraine right now,” he added. “I’m thinking about everybody who is dealing with the war right now.” Related Video Butler also shouted out C...
The Who Perform Orchestral Version of “Behind Blue Eyes” on Colbert: Watch
The Who appeared on Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Friday night for a rare late-night TV performance. Appearing remotely from London’s famed Royal Albert Hall, the legendary English rockers ran through their 1971 classic, “Behind Blue Eyes.” Watch the replay below. Accompanied by a full backing orchestra, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend treated the full auditorium to a stunning new arrangement of the track, which originally appeared on the album Who’s Next. While there’s no guitar solo in this version, the orchestral accompaniment adds a welcome new ambiance. After years of supporting Teenage Cancer Trust in the UK, Friday’s performance on Colbert came in benefit of Teen Cancer America, bringing their philanthropic efforts across the globe. Advertisement Related Video La...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (April 16)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Romeo Santos’ Film Venture The King of Bachata has announced his debut film, Never Look Back, under his production company Chimby Films. In association with Amazon Prime and Eugenio Derbez’s company 3Pas Studios, the film will combine fantasy, horror, and romance in a modern-day story inspired by the Greek mythology of Orpheus and Eurydice. Executive produced by Santos, the film will be set in the Bronx and cast a multicultural cast. The original soundtrack, where the Dominican star will serve as music supervisor, will include bachata, reggaeton, salsa, and hip-hop, as a new song b...
Jay Leno Shares ‘Most Disturbing’ Part of Will Smith Oscars Slap Incident For Him: ‘It Was the Yelling of Obscenities’
Jay Leno has weighed in on the incident at last month’s Academy Awards, where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage after the comedian made a G.I. Jane joke about the appearance of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who is known to have alopecia. The comedian and former Tonight Show host, 71, called Smith a “good guy,” while explaining the most troubling part of the whole ordeal for him. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “To me, the thing that’s most disturbing wasn’t the slap, because he was kind of smirking after he slapped [Rock],” Leno told the Palm Beach Daily News on Friday (April 15), ahead of his standup show this weekend at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. “It was the yelling of the obscenities. Then you go, ‘Whoa. What’s going on h...
