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ODESZA Announce First Live Show In Three Years
ODESZA‘s long-awaited return to the stage is officially set in stone. The beloved duo will return to their hometown of Seattle on July 29th for a massive show at the Climate Pledge Arena, a sustainable concert venue and the first net zero certified arena in the world. With a capacity of over 17,000, it’ll be ODESZA’s largest performance in Seattle to date. ODESZA’s last performance took place almost three years to the date of today’s announcement, when they tied a bow on 2019’s “A Moment Apart” tour with a two-day finale at Los Angeles State Historic Park. Dubbed “The Return,” the momentous comeback show could herald a tour in late 2022. Fans can expect the duo to pull out all the stops in terms of their live production. According...
Killabite Media Accused of Stealing Hundreds of Thousands In Royalties From Artists
Killabite Media, a popular electronic music record label, has been accused of pocketing hundreds of thousands in unpaid royalties owed to artists. The allegations arose after Killabite’s songs abruptly vanished from digital service providers like Spotify and Apple Music, as well as a purge of all music on the label’s verified SoundCloud page. Electronic artist Daniel Sanchez, who produces music under the moniker Paper Skies, was the first to come forward, taking to Twitter to claim that over 150 artists have had their royalties stolen. Sanchez says that royalties had been remitted by an individual who was eventually forced out by one “Kenny Sam.” The DJ alleges that “Kenny” is not the proprietor’s real name, but a pseudonym used to scam a...
EDM.com Presents: The House Brew, Vol. 7
“Yahudky” (Bedouin Reworks) – DakhaBrakha Bedouin’s latest EP is a tribute to the Ukrainian folk band DakhaBrakha. “Back in 2012, we heard DakhaBrakha’s music for the first time and were immediately drawn to their authenticity and beautiful sound,” the melodic techno duo shared on the inspiration behind the tribute EP. “Their masterpieces inspired us and led to years of reworking and reimagining them into our own sonic perspective” Off The Bedouin Reworks DakhaBrakha EP, “Yahudky” is mystic and melancholic. While a steady beat creates a dance-focused sound, DakhaBrakha’s yearning vocals and Bedouin’s wistful instrumentation ground the song, creating a hypnotic ambivalence that holds the ear through the track’s eight-minute length. “Safe” (Hunter/Game Remix) – Øostil, USHNU Tens...
The Hotel Lobby and Swage Team Up for Bass-Heavy Single, “No Soul To Sell”
The Hotel Lobby have arrived with their first song of the year, a dynamic bass track called “No Soul To Sell.” Created in collaboration with long-time friend and producer Swage, the song has come to fruition after the three LA-based producers hit the studio in early 2022. The heavy-hitting track was released via the independent record label Speed House Movement. Building on the hyper-house genre with an electrifying first drop and forward-thinking second drop produced in half-time, The Hotel Lobby set their sights on pushing the genre forward alongside Swage, a bass house vet with many high-profile collabs under his belt. “I’ve always wanted to work with THL, they’re some of my best friends and we’ve both been vibing on speed house lately,̶...
APOCALYPTICA’s New Single To Feature BLACK SABBATH’s GEEZER BUTLER
Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA will release a new single, “I’ll Get Through It”, this coming Friday, March 18. The track will feature guest appearances by legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler and singer Franky Perez, who had recorded and toured with APOCALYPTICA in the past. 2015’s “Shadowmaker” was APOCALYPTICA‘s first album to feature just one singer — Perez — instead of guest collaborators. The disc was recorded with Grammy Award-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, DEFTONES, MASTODON). Prior to enlisting Perez, who will accompany APOCALYPTICA on the band’s 2022 North American tour, the group released eight albums that melded the classically trained cello mastery of the three core bandmembers with the harder elemen...
PEARL JAM Announces 2022 North American Tour Dates
On March 9, 2020, PEARL JAM was the first major artist to pull the plug and postpone its spring 2020 tour dates due to COVID-19 concerns. A few weeks later, the band’s new album, “Gigaton”, was released to critical acclaim but empty venues. Nearly two years later, PEARL JAM can finally hit the road with their 2020 North American tour dates officially rescheduled for May and September 2022. The updated routing also includes four additional concert dates in Fresno, Sacramento, Las Vegas, and Camden. Josh Klinghoffer‘s solo project, PLURALONE, will open for PEARL JAM on this tour. Klinghoffer will also join PEARL JAM as a touring member on these dates. A special ticket pre-sale for all tour dates begins today for current eligible PEARL JAM Ten Club members (active as o...
Reunited GOD FORBID To Perform At This Year’s BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL
New Jersey melodic thrash-metal warriors GOD FORBID will perform at this year’s Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set to take place September 8-11 at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. The show will mark GOD FORBID‘s first live appearance in over nine years. GOD FORBID guitarist/vocalist Doc Coyle commented: “I wasn’t sure that this would ever happen, but I can’t tell you how psyched I am to announce that GOD FORBID is reuniting to play this year’s Blue Ridge Rock Festival. These are my brothers, and I can’t wait to share this with the fans who’ve been waiting.” GOD FORBID officially called it quits in August 2013 following Doc‘s departure. Last December, Doc told “The Jasta Show” about the possibility of a...
HELMET Cancels Spring 2022 European Tour
HELMET has canceled its previously announced European tour which was scheduled to take place between April 3 and May 21. Earlier today (Monday, March 14), HELMET frontman Page Hamilton released the following statement regarding the matter: “Hey everyone, we were so looking forward to returning to Europe and getting back out on the road this Spring. After the past 2 1/2 years of Covid crushing live music we’d started rehearsals and even played 2 shows in LA. Unfortunately we are forced to cancel our 2022 European Tour due to several circumstances beyond our control (the world is still not back to normal) and for a band member to deal with a serious but non life threatening health issue. “We would like to sincerely apologize to all our fans who have reached out to us to mak...
Jack White Calls on Major Labels to Build Their Own Vinyl Record Plants
Jack White has issued a new open letter and video calling on major labels to build their own vinyl record pressing plants. “At least once a week, without fail, someone will reach out asking me to help expedite their vinyl record manufacturing,” writes White to begin his letter. “It’s a natural thought… knowing that I own a pressing plant and have my own record label, “if anyone could help, it’s this guy!” As the founder of Third Man Records, White has become one of the leading advocates for and producers of vinyl records. Over the years, several major artists — including JAY-Z and Dave Chappelle — have partnered with Third Man to press their releases on vinyl. Advertisement Related Video But, as White goes on to explain in today’s letter, recent supply chain issues and manufacturing bottle...
Pearl Jam Announce 2022 North American Tour Dates
Pearl Jam will finally return to the road for their long-awaited North American tour supporting their latest album, Gigaton. The band was forced to postpone the tour, originally scheduled to take place in Spring 2020, due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Now, three years later, they’re finally ready to make good on those rescheduled shows — as well as play a few newly announced dates. Check out the updated tour schedule below. A Ticketmaster Verified Fan pre-sale will begin Tuesday, March 29th at 10:00 a.m. local time. Fans can register for access now through Sunday, March 27th. Additionally, a special pre-sale for members of Pearl Jam’s Ten Club is now underway. Advertisement Related Video Josh Klinghoffer’s solo project, Pluralone, will open for Pearl Jam on their North America...
HBO Max and Discovery+ to Merge into One Streaming Platform
The streaming wars continue to escalate as plans to consolidate Discovery+ and HBO Max into one streaming platform were announced today (March 14th). As reported by Variety, Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels has revealed that the two company’s flagship apps will initially be offered as a bundle with the goal of integrating them into a single service “in several months.” “One of the most important items here is that we believe in a combined product as opposed to a bundle,” Wiedenfels said at the Deutsche Bank 30th Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference. “The question is, in order to get to that point and do it in a way that’s actually a great user experience for our subscribers, that’s going to take some time. Again, that’s nothing that’s going to happen in weeks — hopefully not in y...
Deicide To Celebrate Classic Album Legion on 2022 North American Tour
Deicide are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their sophomore album Legion with a summer 2022 North American tour. Kataklysm and Inhuman Condition will support the outing, which kicks off August 11th in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and runs through on September 10th show in Deicide’s hometown of Tampa, Florida. Get tickets via Ticketmaster. Deicide will be performing 1992’s Legion in its entirety, along with other tracks from their vast discography. Legion, along with the band’s self-titled debut, are widely considered two of the finest albums released during death metal’s formative years. The records also cemented Deicide among the elite acts in Florida’s fertile death metal scene. Advertisement Related Video Canadian death metal veterans Kataklysm, who also toured with Deicide last year, wi...
