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Alesso and Ty Dolla $ign Tease Multiple Collaborations
Alesso and renowned hip-hop artist Ty Dolla $ign have teased a collaboration on Twitter, announcing that new music is in the works. Dolla $ign posted a few pictures on Twitter and wrote, “Cooked up a few of em with my bro Alesso.” The Swedish dance music superstar then retweeted it and added, “They are 🔥.” Alesso recently produced an ominous track for the new The Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson. “DARK” is a house track with eerie soundscapes, distorted synths and relentless, pulsing energy. Late last year, Alesso released a single and music video in collaboration with pop music icon Katy Perry, “When I’m Gone.” The track’s music video premiered during the halftime show on ESPN’s ...
Dirtybird Launches Metaverse Nightclub, Birdhain
Dance music tastemaker Dirtybird is opening the doors to its very own Web3 nightclub, Birdhain, in its own metaverse, Birdyverse. A nod to the famous Berlin nightclub Berghain, it’s 24-7-365 virtual nightclub with DJ sets running every day and night, all year-round. Dirtybird cofounder Claude VonStroke will launch the venue today, April 13th, and will feature DJ sets from the Dirtybird roster, including Nikki Nair, Justin Jay, Mz Worthy and Catz ‘n Dogz, among others. The Birdyverse at large is open to anyone with a cryptocurrency wallet, like MetaMask, but you must hold a Dirtybird Flight Club NFT to enter Birdhain. Once connected, users will be able to roam, chat, explore and interact with the mysterious island, which is shaped like a cracked egg. Dirtybird cofounder Claude V...
THE HALO EFFECT Feat. Former IN FLAMES Members: ‘Days Of The Lost’ Single Available, Debut Album Announced
THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar), Daniel Svensson (drums), Peter Iwers (bass), Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — has released its third single, “Days Of The Lost”. The official music video for the song was filmed on a cold day in January at a rooftop at a location in Gothenburg called Ringön that used to be all industrial but nowadays turning into a cool place with all its breweries, clubs, venues and all creative sorts of activities. It was directed by Theo Gabay, along with his sidekick Morgan Jensen, who are better known in Sweden for their movie and TV work. “Days Of The Lost”, along with previously released singles “Feel What I Believe” a...
DREAM THEATER’s JAMES LABRIE Launches New Solo Single ‘Give & Take’
James LaBrie, known internationally as the vocalist for progressive metal icons DREAM THEATER, embarks on uncharted waters with his fourth solo album, titled “Beautiful Shade Of Grey”, due out on May 20 via InsideOut Music. Today sees the launch of the album’s second single, “Give & Take”, and you can watch the Wayne Joyner-produced video below. James comments: “This track is a take on the coercive manipulation between the corporate elite and the proletariat class. An atmospheric soundscape with beautiful feel and scope.” LaBrie‘s collaborator, bassist Paul Logue (EDEN’S CURSE) adds: “Musically ‘Give & Take’ is a nice balance of DREAM THEATER, EDEN’S CURSE and a even little QUEENSRŸCHE thrown in for good ...
DEREK SHERINIAN’s New Album ‘Vortex’ To Feature MICHAEL SCHENKER, ZAKK WYLDE, NUNO BETTENCOURT, Others
World-acclaimed keyboardist Derek Sherinian (SONS OF APOLLO, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION), one of the most significant keyboard players of the modern era, will release a new album, “Vortex”, on July 1 via InsideOut Music. Returning alongside Sherinian is legendary drummer Simon Phillips, who once again co-wrote and co-produced the album, as well as Tony “The Fretless Monster” Franklin on bass. Sherinian comments: “I am very happy to announce the release my new album ‘Vortex’. Simon and I always try and out do ourselves with every release, and I am confident we achieved our goal.” The follow-up to 2020’s “The Phoenix”, “Vortex” includes eight tracks built on his signature chameleonic sound that blends rock with elemen...
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Releases Music Video For New Single ‘Masterpiece’
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE will release its new album, “Scoring The End Of The World”, on June 10 via Roadrunner Records. The official Max Moore-directed music video for the LP’s second single, “Masterpiece”, can be seen below. Last month, the Scranton, Pennsylvania quintet shared the first single “Cyberhex”, along with an official music video directed by the band’s guitarist Ricky Olson and Logan Beaver. In an interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT‘s Cameron Buchholtz, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE frontman Chris “Motionless” Cerulli stated about “Cyberhex”: “We were trying to decide what was the first song, and it was interesting that everybody in the band all felt the same way. Normally when you’re working with labels,...
Interpol Share Video for New Song “Something Changed”: Watch
When Interpol announced their new album The Other Side of Make-Believe, they shared a Van Alpert–directed video for the lead single “Toni.” It was the first of a two-part film, and the second part arrives today. Check out the video for their second single “Something Changed” below. “In ‘Something Changed,’ part two of our short film with Van Alpert, reality and reverie converge and our two lead characters find themselves in a kind of dream state—being pursued inexorably by an ominous figure (played by myself),” Paul Banks said in a statement. “The lives of the three are intertwined in a nebula of fear, retribution, desire, and defiance.” The Other Side of Make-Believe is out July 15 via Matador. It’s the band’s seventh studio album and the follow-up to 2018’s Marauder. The band will soon b...
Wu-Tang Clan and A Tribe Called Quest Albums Archived in Library of Congress
Classic 1990s hip-hop LPs by Wu-Tang Clan and A Tribe Called Quest will be archived in the Library of Congress, the National Recording Registry announced today. Along with Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and Low End Theory, the new full-length additions to the registry are Alicia Keys’ Songs in A Minor, the Shirelles’ Tonight’s the Night, Terry Riley’s In C, the Ry Cooder–produced Buena Vista Social Club, Bonnie Raitt’s Nick of Time, Duke Ellington’s Ellington at Newport, and Max Roach’s We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite. Individual songs added include the Four Tops’ “Reach Out (I’ll Be There),” Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song,” and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Robin Williams’ 2010 appearance on Marc Ma...
Toro y Moi and Eric André Announce Short Film Goes By So Fast: Watch the Trailer
Toro y Moi and Eric André have announced Goes By So Fast, a new short film that serves as a companion piece to the new Toro y Moi album Mahal. Directed by Harry Israelson, it’s a combination fiction, documentary, animated, and concert film. The film will premiere April 22 at Brain Dead Studios in Los Angeles, where Chaz Bear will DJ. Watch a trailer below. Mahal is out April 29 via Dead Oceans. It features Unknown Mortal Orchestra, the Mattson 2, Salami Rose Joe Louis, and Sofie, plus “The Loop.” Toro y Moi will perform at this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival, which takes place from July 15-17 at Chicago’s Union Park. Tickets are available now. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Tortoise Announce U.S. Tour Dates
Tortoise have announced a brief U.S. tour for later this fall. The trek consists of four concerts in total—one each in Brooklyn, Chicago, Portland, and Los Angeles—at the start of October. Check out the complete itinerary below. A deluxe reissue of Rhythms, Resolutions & Clusters, Tortoise’s 1995 remix album, will be released on April 22 via Thrill Jockey. Long out of print on vinyl, the record features remixes by Steve Albini, Jim O’Rourke, Mike Watt of Minutemen, Brad Wood, and Rick Brown of 75 Dollar Bill. Read Pitchfork’s Sunday Review of Tortoise’s 1998 classic TNT. Tortoise: 10-02 Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere 10-03 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall 10-04 Portland, OR – Revolution Hall 10-05 Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
Jim Jones, Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, Juelz Santana & Takeoff “We Set The Trends Remix,” Millyz ft. Gio Dee “Love/Hate” & More | Daily Visuals 4.13.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Vamp Life / EMPIRE Though Cam’ron is considered the face of Dip Set, Jim Jones has been the member that’s been consistently outside with that new work to keep that brand buzzing and today is joined by his Diplomatic colleague and rap stars brethren. In his visuals to “We Set The Trends Remix,” Jim Jones is joined by Juelz Santana, Lil Wayne, Takeoff and DJ Khaled in a garage where a gang of women play the cars close as the rappers shine buckets of ice and while puffing on that magic dragon. Related Stories From some OG’s to an up and coming rapper, Millyz has come a long way since coming into the game and in his clip to the Gio Dee assisted “Love/Hate” he shows the outpouring of support his fans give him at his shows and on the streets. Check out the rest...
“We Ready” Rapper Archie Eversole Dead At 37
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: CS / R1 I t’s a sad day for tired and true Atlanta rap fans. Archie Eversole, known for his indelible hit “We Ready,” has passed away at just 37. HotSpotATL reports that Archie Everysole’s family confirmed his passing but details regarding the circumstances have been been shared. Archie Eversole’s 2002 hit, “We Ready,” which interpolates Steam’s “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” for its memorable hit was from his Ride Wit Me Dirty South Style album. The song itself got modest play nationally but its has become a staple at sporting events, particularly in the South. Recently, he created the theme song for the Atlanta United MLS team. “He was a great and loving man. He was really genuine and loved everyone,” Eversole’s nephew told The Sun. Twitter memo...
