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Chasing Ghosts – STABBING WESTWARD
RATING: 7/10 There was a time when bands like STABBING WESTWARD sounded like the future. Purveyors of a bombastic but streamlined strain of industrial rock, the Illinoisian crew released three major label records in the ’90s and received plenty of critical acclaim in the process. Heavily influenced by NINE INCH NAILS, DEPECHE MODE and MINISTRY, but undeniably distinctive in their own perpetually gloomy way, STABBING WESTWARD were very much a band of their time. Twenty-one years on from what was assumed to be their final, self-titled and independently released studio album, the band led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Christopher Hall are back to posit the notion that they are very much a band of this time, too. Superficially, “Chasing Ghosts” suggests that nothing m...
Benedict Cumberbatch Plans to Host Ukrainian Refugees
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch plans to open up his inner sanctum to Ukrainian refugees in the wake of Russia’s unprovoked invasion. The London resident and star of The Power of the Dog shared his intentions to take part in the UK’s new “Homes for Ukraine” initiative on the red carpet for the 2022 BAFTAs on Sunday, March 15th. “It is a really shocking time to be a European two-and-a-half hours’ flight away from Ukraine and it’s something that hangs over us,” Cumberbatch told Sky News. “We all need, as we know, to do more than wear a badge. We need to donate, we need to pressure our politicians to continue to create some kind of refugee safety and a haven here for people who are suffering and figure that system out. I know it’s ongoing, I know that’s happening. Everyone need...
MUNA Announce New Album and Tour, Share “Anything But Me”: Stream
Life’s so fun, life’s so fun, MUNA’s got a new record a single coming on! Hot off their TikTok-dominating Phoebe Bridgers-collaboration “Silk Chiffon,” the indie pop trio have announced their third LP, MUNA, is out June 24th, and shared the album’s first single, “Anything But Me.” Plus, the band has shared a new round of 2022 tour dates (get tickets here). Like “Silk Chiffon” before it, MUNA sees Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson, and Josette Maskin move beyond angst and heartbreak for lyrics as light as the music that soundtracks them. As the band’s first full-length since being dropped from RCA and signing to Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records, MUNA was a concerted effort by the trio to remind themselves of their strength. “What ultimately keeps us together,” Maskin said, “is knowing...
Mavis Staples and Levon Helm Collaborative Album Carry Me Home to Be Released
ANTI- Records has announced a collaborative album between Mavis Staples and the late Levon Helm titled Carry Me Home, out May 20th. The first single is their take on the gospel and blues standard “You Got to Move.” Carry Me Home marks one of Helm’s final recordings before his death in 2012. It comes from a session with Staples recorded at the former member of The Band’s Woodstock studio in the summer of 2011, which wound up being their last performance together. The 12-track album contains covers of songs made famous by Nina Simone, The Impressions, Bob Dylan, and The Rolling Stones, as well as The Band’s own “The Weight.” Pre-orders are ongoing. Check out the artwork and tracklist below the jump. Related Video “It never crossed my mind that it might be the last time we’d see each oth...
Here Are All the Artists Performing at the 2022 Grammys
The Recording Academy has announced the first round of artists performing at the 2022 Grammy Awards, and music’s biggest night has booked some of the industry’s most glamorous stars, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and BTS will take the stage, and Lil Nas X has been scheduled alongside Jack Harlow, with whom he is nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance for“Industry Baby.” Country superstars Brothers Osborne and alt-country icon Brandi Carlile will also perform. Eilish and Rodrigo are nominated in seven categories, while Lil Nas X is up for five, and all three artists are under consideration for the big general field categories: Best Album, Best Record, and Best Song. Rodrigo is also one of the favorites for Best New Artist. Meanwhile, Carlile is nominated in five categories, includ...
Edgeless Traitor: Candace Owens Shows Alleged Allegiance To Putin With “Russian Lives Matter” Quip
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jason Davis / Getty Candace Owens, she of deficient edges and general good sense, makes it her business to a disruptive presence in media with hardline ideals and fealty to all things conservative. The wayward pundit used her massive Twitter platform to show support for Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine, willfully tweeting “Russian Lives Matter” at the end of her misguided missive. Back on March 9, Owens shared this doozy of a tweet that we won’t dignify with a direct link but will share in the body of this text: Absolutely appalling the way Russians are being treated in America and abroad. That our leaders and government institutions are allowing for—and at times calling for this discrimination following their global “black lives matter” hysteria...
Kelis’ Husband Mike Mora Passes Away From Stomach Cancer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @kelis / Instagram Mike Mora, the husband of singer and chef Kelis, has passed away. He was only 37. Mora lost his battle with stage 4 stomach cancer. Kelis’ management confirmed his death, per ET. “Sadly, it’s true that Mike Mora has passed away,” said Steve Satterhwaite of Red Light Management in a statement to ET. “We would ask all to respect Kelis and her family’s privacy as of right now. Thank you.” Kelis and Mora, a photographer, were married in 2014. In October 2021, Mora revealed that he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Initially, he thought he was suffering from an ulcer after enduring a year of pain. “I thought the whole time that I just had an ulcer. With no idea what was about to come my way,” he said in his post. “Here I was, in a hosp...
Darth Maul Was Originally Supposed To Appear In Disney+’s ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ethan Miller / Getty With anticipation building for Disney+’s latest Star Wars spinoff series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, information about the series is slowly being released. The latest interesting tidbit is that Darth Maul was originally supposed to be Obi-Wan’s main antagonist and the role was going to be reprised by actor Ray Park. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the fan-favorite villain from Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace was expected to make his big comeback in the new Obi-Wan series but was written out at the last minute in favor for the classic Star Wars bad guy, Darth Vader. The series writer, Hossein Amini was working with director Deborah Chow on the six-episode series but when they presented Star Wars stewards Dave Filoni and Jon Fav...
Slimice – Heartbreak Riddim
Check out this brand new single from Slimice titled “Heartbreak Riddim”. Nigerian fast-rising singer Slimice dishes out a brand new single titled “Heartbreak Riddim“, an impressive song taken off his second released extended play he calls “From Slimice With Love“. The music project has four tracks on it, which is a follow-up to his previous released EP “Vibes & Virus“. However, the new record is dedicated to fans and supporters and for the listening pleasure of all. Listen and share Slimice – “Heartbreak Riddim” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Slimice_-_Heartbreak_Riddim_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Slimice – For Life
Check out this brand new single from Slimice titled “For Life”. Nigerian fast-rising singer Slimice dishes out a brand new single titled “For Life“, an impressive song taken off his second released extended play he calls “From Slimice With Love“. The music project has four tracks on it, which is a follow-up to his previous released EP “Vibes & Virus“. However, the new record is dedicated to fans and supporters and for the listening pleasure of all. Listen and share Slimice – “For Life” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Slimice_-_For_Life_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3
Slimice – Your Eyes
Check out this brand new single from Slimice titled “Your Eyes”. Nigerian fast-rising singer Slimice dishes out a brand new single titled “Your Eyes“, an impressive song taken off his second released extended play he calls “From Slimice With Love“. The music project has four tracks on it, which is a follow-up to his previous released EP “Vibes & Virus“. However, the new record is dedicated to fans and supporters and for the listening pleasure of all. Listen and share Slimice – “Your Eyes” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Slimice_-_Your_Eyes_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Slimice – African Woman
Check out this brand new single from Slimice titled “African Woman”. Nigerian fast-rising singer Slimice alongside Jaywillz dishes out a brand new single titled “African Woman“, an impressive song taken off his second released extended play he calls “From Slimice With Love“. The music project has four tracks on it, which is a follow-up to his previous released EP “Vibes & Virus“. However, the new record is dedicated to fans and supporters and for the listening pleasure of all. Listen and share Slimice – “African Woman” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Slimice_-_African_Woman_ft_Jaywillz__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
