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Swedish House Mafia Make History With First-Ever Spotify Livestream at Coachella Afterparty
The dance music mega-group Swedish House Mafia made history early Saturday (April 16) when the trio became the first artists to be livestreamed by Spotify as part of the streaming platform’s new Spotify Live offering. Axwell highlighted the news while the Swedes performed at a private Coachella afterparty hosted by Spotify to celebrate the release of Swedish House Mafia’s first studio album, Paradise Again. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The group performed for over two hours at a highly curated event at a private mansion near the Coachella festival grounds with a faux lake and beach, where a bevy of VIP influencers, the DJ Alesso, the pop star Anitta and Euphoria actress Chloe Cherry also made appearances. They played many of the...
Lorde Postpones Two Shows Due to ‘Horrendous Laryngitis’
Lorde canceled two concerts on her Solar Power Tour this weekend due to laryngitis. The shows, originally scheduled to take place at Uncasville, Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday and Washington, D.C.’s The Anthem on Saturday, have been rescheduled for August. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In a statement from Lorde published on Mohegan Sun’s website, the singer said, “Connecticut — these past couple days I’ve been pushing through some horrendous laryngitis, and I regret to inform you that my voice hasn’t sufficiently recovered to be able to play the show for you tomorrow(4/15). I’m so, so sorry. I don’t take postponing a show lightly. I’ve tried everything, and unfortunately it’s physically impossible for me to sing much of the...
Cardi B & Offset Introduces Their Son Wave Set To The World, Twitter Has Thoughts About His Name
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: MEGA / Getty The mystery surrounding the name of Cardi B & Offset’s son is officially over. Eight months after being brought into the world, we have finally been formally introduced to Wave Set Cephus by the couple. Born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, Offset shared his son’s name in an Instagram post featuring a photo of his seed rocking some serious bling, proudly writing, “WAVE SET CEPHUS.” His wife quickly followed, sharing a photo of the drippy infant rocking an ice blue puffer jacket, skully, sweats, white on white Air Force 1s, and his bling. In another post, she shared the newest Essence Magazine’s May/June issue cover that features herself, Offset, and their two children, Kulture and Wave, plus Offset’s three other kids from a previous relations...
Joseline Hernandez Slapped With $25 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Fade Delivery
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Unique Nicole / Getty Joseline Hernandez has her share of fans and detractors alike, and it probably didn’t help matters much after the launch of her Joseline’s Cabaret series. Four women who were dancers on the controversial show launched a lawsuit against Hernandez alleging assault and battery to the tune of $25 million. TMZ Hip Hop exclusively reports that Hernandez, 35, is being accused of ambushing the dancers and violently beating them, whispers of which were already news to some fans of the series and a recent statement from cast member Amber Ali supports the chatter. From TMZ Hip Hop: Related Stories Four women who say they were dancers on “Joseline’s Cabaret” are accusing her of ambushing them on set, and violently opening a can of whoop-ass. In ...
LIONS AT THE GATE/Ex-ILL NIÑO Singer CRISTIAN MACHADO On Hearing METALLICA For First Time: ‘I Was Attracted To It Immediately’
In a recent interview with RadioactiveMike Z, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio program “Wired In The Empire”, former ILL NIÑO and current LIONS AT THE GATE singer Cristian Machado was asked about his introduction to the music of METALLICA. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “My introduction to METALLICA was ‘Master Of Puppets’. I remember living in New York City. My Polish cousin, ironically — I’m a Latino, but I have a small part of my family that’s from Poland — he had visited our family from Poland. And apparently, I learned that day that in Europe, and especially in Eastern Europe, they’re on to underground metal way earlier than Americans are. Back then in the ’80s, Europeans and Eastern Europeans were on to the metal band...
Watch: MACHINE HEAD’s ROBB FLYNN and JARED MACEACHERN Perform ‘Choke On The Ashes Of Your Hate’ Live For First Time
MACHINE HEAD‘s Robb Flynn and Jared MacEachern held the latest “Electric Happy Hour” on Friday, April 15 during which they played the band’s new single, “Choke On The Ashes Of Your Hate”, live for the first time. You can now watch video of the performance below. “Choke On The Ashes Of Your Hate” will appear on MACHINE HEAD‘s tenth studio album, “Of Kingdom And Crown”, which will arrive on August 26 via Nuclear Blast/Imperium Recordings. The follow-up to 2018’s “Catharsis” includes the three songs that were featured on last year’s “Arrows In Words From The Sky” single: “Become The Firestorm”, “Rotten” and “Arrows In Words From The Sky”. Much of the new MA...
BRIAN MAY Hints QUEEN Will Perform At Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
QUEEN guitarist Brian May has hinted that he will perform at a star-studded concert at Buckingham Palace, to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Platinum Party, which celebrates Britain’s longest-reigning monarch’s 70 years of service, will be held at the Palace on June 4 and will feature performances by everyone from “pop stars to rock royalty to opera singers,” according to the BBC. The event will include 3D projections across the face of Buckingham Palace and an in-person audience of 10,000. There will be a full live orchestra, while “stars from film, TV and the stage will also tell the story and celebrate some of the most significant cultural moments from the Queen’s reign”, a statement said. May, who previously performed a guitar solo...
‘It’s Absolutely Criminal’ That SCORPIONS Haven’t Been Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME, Says SKID ROW Guitarist
In a new interview with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo, whose band is currently supporting the SCORPIONS on the rescheduled dates of their “Sin City Nights” residency, weighed in on the legendary Germany hard rockers’ exclusion from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It’s criminal. It’s absolutely criminal. They have blazed the path for so many bands. And so many people probably don’t even realize it, but they have been such a huge influence on so much music that is contemporary today. Their songwriting, their hooks — they’re just undeniable. Their musicianship — always undeniable. And yes, it’s criminal that they&#...
Marc Rebillet Wants You to Watch Him Record His Debut Album—In Person
Marc Rebillet is known for offering fans unique live music experiences, but he’s outdone himself this time. Loop Daddy is hosting a contest that will allow 12 lucky fans to watch him record his debut album in Brooklyn, New York. According to a press release, that group will be the first-ever studio audience to witness a debut album being written in action. “I’m recording my first album, and I want you to be there! A small group of people will be invited to join me in my new studio and watch me record some shit,” Rebillet said in a press release. “This is a real studio session, not a performance. We’ll hang out, have a drink between takes, maybe some special guests will stop by.” Marc Rebillet has announced the first-ever live debut album recor...
Wynn Nightlife Set to Bring “Gronk Beach” Party to Las Vegas for NFL Draft Weekend
Football season is right around the corner, and Rob Gronkowski is giving fans and NFL rookies a welcome party to remember. Teaming up with Wynn Nightlife and Medium Rare, the Buccaneers tight end is bringing his namesake party to Las Vegas’ Encore Beach Club in what’s sure to be its biggest edition yet. Gronk Beach is set to take pool season in Las Vegas to its apex. In the offseason Gronk treats partying like a competitive sport, and if it’s one thing we know, the Super Bowl champion knows how to host. With the NFL Draft headed to Vegas this year during the same weekend, there’s no better way to celebrate this year’s incoming class. “We are going for the championship of events with the return of Gronk Beach,” Gronkowski said ...
Subtronics Channels Headbanger Energy With Unrelenting “Do It To It” Remix: Listen
The feverish craze for “Do It To It” continues, and Subtronics is weighing in with a fierce new interpretation. The Cyclops Recordings proprietor has taken ACRAZE‘s breakout hit down a discernibly dark path, transforming the groove-inducing house track into a headbanger’s delight. The bass music virtuoso twists the original’s iconic vocals into a hypnotic incantation before unleashing a grungy onslaught of riddim basslines regulated by nothing more than the punching kick and snap of the snare as their timekeeper. The high-energy beatdown of bass continues in the second drop, which sees Subtronics dramatizing the chord progression with a renewed round of distortion-heavy synths. The sleek beats and clean energy behind ACRAZE’s original find a divergi...
New Teaser From The Chainsmokers Reveals “One of the Hardest Drops” From New Album: Watch
Despite their continued mainstream success, it seems The Chainsmokers haven’t lost their bite. The duo are on the cusp of the release of their fourth album, titled So Far So Good, and they’ve already begun road-testing previously unheard cuts from the effort. The latest example of the duo rinsing their latest and greatest on stage was reposted to their TikTok account. The brief teaser reveals what The Chainsmakers are calling “one of the hardest drops on the album,” showcasing a scorching trap drop buoyed by thumping 808s. Coincidentally, given the reveal of the album’s tracklist earlier this month, we have a pretty good idea the track in question is coincidentally titled “Testing.” Check out the clip below. Scroll to Continue ...
