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SEVENDUST’s LAJON WITHERSPOON Has Been Writing With Country Singer JIMMIE ALLEN
In a recent interview with RadioactiveMike Z, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio program “Wired In The Empire”, SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for his long-in-the-works debut solo album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I’ve still been doing some work. And I actually got to work with my buddy, a country artist, Jimmie Allen, and we did some writing. And I’m just real excited. I’ve got a couple of more writing projects that I’m gonna take my time to do. After the SEVENDUST run, I’ll go back in the studio again and finish up some stuff. But, yeah, there’s some good stuff there. Actually, somebody sent out an e-mail today talking about me signing to a label....
SHINEDOWN’s ZACH MYERS: ‘I Vehemently Disagree With 80 Percent Of What EDDIE VEDDER Says Politically’
SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers spoke to Ethan Jackson of Topeka’s rock radio station V100 about the lyrical inspiration for the band’s latest single, the title track of SHINEDOWN‘s upcoming seventh studio album, which will arrive on April 22 via Atlantic Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “We’re living in a world where there’s no shortage of things to talk about. But ‘Planet Zero’ is kind of about people being silenced of their opinions. “We live in a society now where everything has to be a hardline,” he continued. “Listen, I vehemently disagree with 80 percent of what Eddie Vedder says politically; I’m still gonna listen to PEARL JAM. We live in a society where if you disagree with someone, that m...
Dominic Fike Releases Studio Version of That God-Awful Euphoria Song: Stream
Rather than addressing the missing child in that Jacobs family photo, the future of Cassie and Maddy’s friendship, or the $8,000 Rue still owes to a bone-chilling drug dealer, Sam Levinson decided to dedicate almost four minutes of the disastrous Euphoria Season 2 finale to Dominic Fike singing. For the crowd who kept hitting fast-forward during that threadbare scene, Fike has given “Elliot’s Song” a proper release today. Believe it or not, the official studio version of “Elliot’s Song” is only two minutes and 30 seconds — shorter than the version Fike’s character sang to Zendaya’s Rue in Euphoria. But despite its limited runtime, “Elliot’s Song” still seems to trudge on for way too long, using platitudinous lyrics in a futile attempt to make us swoon: “I hope it was worth i...
Aisha Tyler on Getting to Join The Boys Universe With Her Diabolical Animated Short
Despite a long career as a voice actress, Aisha Tyler swears that she didn’t write one of the lead roles in her animated short for The Boys for herself. Yet she’s flawless casting as Nubia, one of the two superheroes featured in “Nubian vs Nubian,” the sixth short in the new animated anthology designed to keep The Boys fans happy until Season 3 premieres this June. All of the shorts in The Boys Presents: Diabolical take on unique aspects of life in this surreal universe overseen by executive producer Eric Kripke, utilizing different animation styles and some star-studded casts. In “Nubian vs Nubian,” Don Cheadle voices Nubian Prince, a superhero whose initial connection with fellow supe Nubia (Tyler) leads to marriage and a young daughter… and also the sorts of marriage issues that affect ...
Andy Serkis, as Gollum, Stands with Ukraine on Colbert: Watch
It’s always fun to watch talented voice actors jump from character to character, which is what Andy Serkis did during a recent visit to the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Despite doing press for his recent turn as Alfred Pennyworth in The Batman, Serkis humored Lord of the Rings megafan Colbert by impersonating several characters from Tolkein’s universe, including a very topical rendition of a Ukraine-invading Gollum. Explaining how he managed to voice 132 different characters in the Lord of the Rings audiobooks, Serkis used a prop microphone to mime the physicality of each of the characters. After shuffling through the likes of Gandolf and Elron, Serkis brought out the hobbit Gollum, who he famously voiced in the Lord of the Rings movies. “Gollum was on this...
Björk Cancels Moscow Concert
Björk has pulled an orchestral show scheduled to take place in Moscow this June. The date had originally been scheduled for 2020 but was delayed twice due to the pandemic before being canceled today. The Icelandic artist, who did not mention Ukraine but cited “current events” in the announcement, joins a host of artists cancelling Russian shows, among them Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Iggy Pop, the Killers, HEALTH, Green Day, and the Russian rapper Oxxxymiron. The rest of Björk’s orchestral tour is set to go ahead as planned.
Neneh Cherry Taps Robyn and Mapei for New Version of “Buffalo Stance”: Listen
Neneh Cherry has enlisted Robyn to reimagine her 1988 song “Buffalo Stance.” The new version is produced by Devonté Hynes and features Robyn singing Cherry’s part and Mapei handling the rap verse. It’s billed as the first release from a “forthcoming collaboration album” out later this year. Listen to the new version of “Buffalo Stance” below. “I love that I could write an essay with all the things I could say about Robyn and I love that she leaves me speechless at the same time,” said Cherry in a statement. “I’ve known Robyn for three decades; she is my sister, my friend, my family, a creative inspiration. So to have Robyn doing her version of a new life interpretation of ‘Buffalo Stance’ is an absolute honor… and with Dev Hynes and Mapei, this is what dreams are made of!” Cherry’s last al...
Watch Turnstile Perform Glow On Medley on Kimmel
Barely three months after making their TV debut on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Turnstile are back on the air. The Baltimore hardcore band stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday night for a medley performance of songs from the 2021 album Glow On. Tunrstile played “Mystery,” “Blackout,” “Don’t Play,” and “Holiday.” Watch a replay below. Last month, Turnstile kicked off their massive world tour in support of Glow On, which will keep them on the road through July. They recently made internet history as the first ever hardcore band to perform a “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” for NPR, which they celebrated by teaming up with Hate5six and Give’s John Scharbach for the memorable set. Turnstile also released a video for “Underwater Boi” that was captured in the video game Second Life. Revisit Pitc...
Kanye West Ponders ‘Divorce’ and What It Feels Like
Hours after Kim Kardashian dropped ex-husband Kanye West‘s last name from her own from her official Twitter and Instagram accounts, the rapper is giving his thoughts on their divorce. Ye took to Instagram on Friday (Mar. 4) to share a lengthy post about how divorce feels, likening the dissolution of a marriage to injury, heavy breathing and a number of other letdowns in life. Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The post comes after a judge declared Kardashian legally single on March 2. The Keeping Up for the Kardashians star — who had originally filed for divorce in February 2021 — had requested December that her maiden name be restored, and that the court split the former couple’s divorce proceedings into two...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (March 5)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Goyo’s En Letra de Otro Last month, Gloria “Goyo” Martinez of the Latin Grammy-winning group ChocQuibTown announced she was going solo with her single “Na Na Na,” coinciding with her new album and HBO documentary En Letra de Otro out Friday (March 4). As the first female artist to form part of the coveted HBO special, Goyo re-imagines classics such as Shakira‘s “Antologia,” Tego Calderón‘s “Pa’ Que Retozen” and Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong‘s “Summertime.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Availa...
Conway The Machine ft. Wallo267 “Stressed,” KRS-One “Can You Dance” & More | Daily Visuals 3.4.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty A week ago Conway The Machine hit the top of the streaming charts when he dropped his first major label solo album in God Don’t Make Mistakes and today continues to build on that buzz with some new visuals for one of the albums standout cuts. Releasing a new video for the Wallo267 assisted “Stressed,” Conway gets into the pitfalls of success as he finds himself handing out stacks of Big Face Conway’s to friends and family who approach him with their hands out wanting something. The life of a rap star, b. Back in the BX, KRS-One returns with some ish for the B-Boys and B-Girls of the streets and in his clip to “Can You Dance” invites everyone to show their dancing skills or lack thereof. No shots. Just sayin.’ Check out the rest of tod...
VIDEO: Nonso Amadi – Foreigner
Check out this brand new music visual from Nonso Amadi titled “Foreigner”. Nigerian singer Nonso Amadi drops a new music video performing his song titled “Foreigner“. The new visual is an interesting one to watch. However, “Foreigner” serves as his first single for the year, happy viewing. Notable Lyrics [Verse 1]My doctor tells me I’m in need of your medicineI need your loving, I need you, I need everythingLove wey go love me pass, love wey go tey to lastI need your love and I’m promising you everything woah [Pre-Chorus]Finally spoke my mindShey you dey listen, yeahShow me the doors to your heartBaby, I’m breaking in, yeahFinally spoke my mindShey you dey listen, yeahShow me the doors to your heartBaby, I’m breaking in, yeah [Chorus]Woah, no-no-no-no, woah, no-no-no-noWoah, no-no-no-no, I...
