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Jauz Taps Rising Stars for Loaded Bite This! Compilation, “THIS IS OFF THE DEEP END VOL III”
As Jauz continues to embrace his house-laden “Off The Deep End” sets, his Bite This! imprint is doing the same. Its latest compilation, OFF THE DEEP END VOL III, has now arrived with a loaded roster of newcomers. One of the brightest moments of the compilation comes from Belcastro and his track “Aura,” as his refined chops subtly guide listeners through a vivid, pulsating soundscape enchanted by an intoxicating vocal and a four-on-the-floor beat. It embodies the theme of the comp as a whole, allowing his distinct sound to flourish while staying true to Jauz’s vision. SHARPS has whipped up another impressive tune on the EP with “What You Need.” Traditionally known for his uproarious, bass-centric singles, the Seattle-born producer has take...
Big Bang Returns After 4 Years With New “Still Life” Music Video
Big Bang has made their long-awaited comeback with the release of a new track called “Still Life.” Reports that the K-pop boyband had filmed a music video began circulating in mid-March. On April 1 and 2, Big Bang dropped teasers of the single’s lyrics. Then, a day ahead of the release, they began a countdown to midnight KST on YG Entertainment‘s website. “Still Life” is a gentle rock track with thoughtful lyrics and composition that includes the contributions of the group’s own G-Dragon and T.O.P. celebrating the arrival of the spring season, Big Bang reminisces about their youth, singing “goodbye now to my beloved young days.” “Boy looking over at the sky,” T.O.P raps. “Doing well throughout the four seasons, goodbye.” In an accompanying music video, the members perform aboard an abandon...
Kanye West Drops Out of Coachella
Kanye West has pulled out of his headlining appearance at Coachella, according to a source via Variety. Ye was slated to perform on the closing night of the two-weekend festival, which is scheduled to take place from April 15 to 17 and April 22 to 24. Ye’s representatives have not yet disclosed a reason for the cancelation, nor has Coachella commented on the news. However, according to a source via Variety, Ye had not rehearsed or prepared for the performance. In February, Ye threatened to cancel his Coachella set if fellow headliner Billie Eilish did not issue an apology to Travis Scott for halting her show to help a struggling fan, shortly after the Astroworld tragedy. While Ye believed that Eilish had insulted Scott, who he had planned to bring out at this year’s festival, the “Hap...
SZA Says She’s Completed Her Highly-Anticipated Sophomore Album
After 13 nominations, SZA won her first GRAMMY last night. The singer was awarded Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her upbeat single with Doja Cat “Kiss Me More.” The song dropped in April of last year with a dreamy and futuristic music video of the two artists. Coming off of the major win, she also gave Variety an update following the awards ceremony on forthcoming music. Asked about her sophomore LP, the singer said she had “just actually finished it up in Hawaii recently” and “it’s coming soon.” “I think it’s my most unisex album. I think it’s for everyone,” she added. “It’s definitely for everybody, in a different way.” The last full-length project fans received from SZA was her debut studio album, 2017’s CTRL. Out via Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records, the record featured ...
ALEX LIFESON: ‘It Was Difficult To Accept That RUSH Was Over’
Alex Lifeson says that it was “difficult to accept” that he would never play with RUSH again after the completion of the “R40” tour, which commemorated the 40th anniversary of drummer Neil Peart joining the band. The 68-year-old Canadian guitarist touched upon the legendary band’s legacy while talking to “The Rockman Power Hour” about ENVY OF NONE, his new project in which Alex is joined by Andy Curran (CONEY HATCH), Alfio Annibalini and singer Maiah Wynne. Speaking about the inspiration for his new music, Lifeson said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It was difficult to accept that [RUSH] was over, even though it was 41 years. And there’s no shame in ending after that period of time. And Neil didn’t feel he could play a hun...
VIVIAN CAMPBELL Explains How He Was Able To Buy A Ferrari On His ‘Bleak’ DIO Salary
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, who had an acrimonious split with Ronnie James Dio in the mid-1980s when the two worked together in the first incarnation of Dio‘s solo band, has once again claimed that he and his DIO bandmates were earning “less than the crew.” Ronnie, Vivian, drummer Vinny Appice and bassist Jimmy Bain collaborated on the first three DIO albums — 1983’s “Holy Diver”, 1984’s “The Last In Line” and 1985’s “Sacred Heart” — before Irishman Campbell left to join WHITESNAKE in 1987. Vivian later publicly took issue with Ronnie‘s need for total control of the band, claiming that finances played a major part in the bad blood that preceded his exit. Specifically, Campbell said that “it had b...
RICHIE SAMBORA On TAYLOR HAWKINS’s Death: ‘Sometimes The Perils Of Being In The Rock And Roll Business Can Kill You’
Former BON JOVI guitarist Richie Sambora has paid tribute to FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died more than a week ago at the age of 50. Speaking to Fox News‘ “Fox & Friends” last Thursday (March 31), he said about Taylor‘s passing (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Oh, man. The FOOs are just a legendary band. It’s such a shame, obviously, because sometimes the perils of being in the rock and roll business can kill you. I was a lucky guy that I just didn’t like any of that crap that much. But Taylor was a great guy, an amazingly talented man, and they were one of the most successful bands in the world for a very long time. And we’d find ourselves on vacation together, just crossing paths and stuff like that. They were just a ...
Wake Up Dead – INCITE
RATING: 6.5/10 The children of successful people have their work cut out for them if they choose to follow in those footsteps. Richie Cavalera is likely to live in the shadow of his stepfather, heavy metal legend Max Cavalera (SEPULTURA, SOULFLY, NAILBOMB, etc.). Richie and his thrashing groove metal band INCITE have been slugging and hacking away since 2004, and the Arizona-based act has paid its dues and established a name for itself. Here they return with their sixth album, “Wake Up Dead”, which is formidable but far from exceptional. “Wake Up Dead” definitely flows as a cohesive new album; however, the latter half of the release is comprised of re-mastered songs culled from each of the band’s previous five full-lengths, including the melodic metal rager &#...
Watch Jon Batiste Perform “Freedom” at the 2022 Grammys
Jon Batiste took the stage at the 2022 Grammys tonight. He played a brief piano interlude while dressed in a black cape before hopping center stage, ditching the robe to reveal a sparkling suit, and performing his hit song “Freedom” from his 2021 album We Are. Batiste enlisted a full band for the set, as well as backup dancers in colorful outfits. For the song’s end, they walked into the crowd and Batiste climbed atop Billie Eilish’s table while belting out the final chorus. Watch it all happen below. Batiste won five of the 11 Grammys for which he was nominated at this year’s ceremony, the biggest of which was Album of the Year for We Are. Batiste also took home awards for Best Music Video (for “Freedom”), Best American Roots Performance (for “Cry”), Best American Roots Song (for “Cry”), ...
Doja Cat and SZA Win Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at 2022 Grammys
Doja Cat and SZA have won the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Kiss Me More.” They won the award over BTS (“Butter”), Coldplay (“Higher Power”), Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco (“Lonely”), and Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga (“I Get a Kick Out of You”). It’s Doja Cat’s first-ever Grammy win. SZA walked to the stage on crutches to receive the award—at one point, Lady Gaga helped her out—but still managed to beat Doja Cat to the microphone. When Doja Cat showed up, out of breath, she said, “I have never taken such a fast piss in my whole life,” and adjusted her dress. Later in her speech, she started to cry. “I like to downplay shit. But this? It’s a big deal.” Explaining why she was on crutches today, SZA said in an interview with Variety, “I fell out of bed before I came...
Watch Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, and Giveon Perform “Peaches” at 2022 Grammys
“Peaches” got nominated for four awards at the 2022 Grammy Awards, and the singers of the track—Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, and Giveon—took to the stage in Las Vegas to perform the hit single. Bieber opened their set with a solo piano version of the track. Watch it all go down below. Bieber, Caesar, and Giveon released “Peaches” in March 2021. The song is featured on Bieber’s Justice, as well as the Grammy-nominated expanded record, Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe). At the 2022 Grammys, “Peaches” was nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best R&B Performance, and Best Music Video. Bieber’s Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) received nods for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. Bieber left the 2022 Grammy Awards empty-handed. Justin Bieber did not attend the 2021 Gramm...
Silk Sonic Win Record of the Year for “Leave the Door Open” at 2022 Grammys
Silk Sonic, the collaborative project between Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, have won Record of the year for their song “Leave the Door Open.” They beat ABBA, Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and SZA, and Jon Batiste. Billie Eilish, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Brandi Carlile, and Lil Nas X. During Silk Sonic’s acceptance speech, Anderson .Paak joked about trying to stay humble while “sweeping” their categories and Mars casually smoked a cigarette. After making their live debut at the 2021 Grammys in March, the duo released their first album An Evening with Silk Sonic in November. “Leave the Door Open” also won Song of the Year, Best R&B Performance, and Best R&B Song at tonight’s ceremony. Follow along with all of Pitchfork’s Grammys coverage. Content This content can also b...
