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Diamonds In the Rough: Get to Know the Hidden Gems of the 2022 Gem & Jam Music Festival
Under the swaying palm trees of Tucson, Arizona, Gem & Jam Music Festival shined through its 14th anniversary the first weekend of February. The music, visual arts, and gem and mineral festival has been known to be a warm escape from much of the country’s frigid winter weather, but over 6,000 attendees endured an unusual desert storm that sent chilling temps and blistering winds for the first two days. Thankfully, each day brought over 14 hours of live music, mindful workshops, and sparkly gemstones to keep attendees busy and bustling. While headlining sets by Lotus, Liquid Stranger, Claude VonStroke, STS9 and more represented Gem & Jam’s timeless 14-carat diamonds, the festival also booked many promising, unheralded artists to rock its stages. ...
Inside the Sale of Coachella’s Lifetime Passes and $1.4 Million NFT Collection
Coachella, one of the world’s most illustrious and profitable music festivals, recently announced the launch of three NFT collections: Sights and Sounds, Desert Reflections, and Coachella Keys. NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are digital assets—such as photos, visual artwork, or audio—stored on a blockchain. The tokens are immutable and they are purchased, sold, and traded using cryptocurrency. Coachella launched its own native NFT marketplace, which was built by FTX for the Solana blockchain. The festival’s three collections offer a range of digital photos, soundscapes, and posters that can be redeemed for real-world experiences. Perhaps the most significant, however, is the Coachella Keys collection. Each of its 10 collectibles grant their owners lifetime passes to Coachella. Afte...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Alok & Alan Walker, Kungs, Vini Vici and The Knocks [2/18/22]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Headlights (feat. KIDDO) – Alok & Alan Walker Clap Your Hands – Kungs In The Middle – Vini Vici & Omiki Slow Song (feat. Dragonette) – The Knocks Festival Hits 2022 Hasta La Vista – Gabry Ponte & Blasterjaxx Recommended Articles How We Do – CID & Joshwa Late Night Phone Call – Kyle Watson Electronic Avenue Blow The Roof (with Kasbo & EVAN GIIA) – Louis The Child Spider – Said The Sky...
Kungs Drops New Single, Unveils Tracklist of New Album Featuring Boys Noize, The Knocks and More
Best known for his global hit “This Girl” (with Cookin’ On 3 Burners), French dance music producer Kungs has established himself as a dominant force. Since the song’s release in 2016, it has amassed a staggering 6.5 billion streams and been certified Diamond, catapulting Kungs to the upper echelon dance music’s streaming ranks. He has now unveiled “Clap Your Hands,” a new single from his upcoming sophomore studio album Club Azur, which takes its name from the Mediterranean-inspired digital party Kungs launched at the start of the pandemic. Due for release in March 2022, the record will feature collaborations with Boys Noize, The Knocks, Good Time Ahead and Victor Flash. Infused with irresistible Italo-disco vibes, “Clap Your Hands” features a kids choir ...
Watch Pro-Shot Video Of GLENN TIPTON Performing ‘Living After Midnight’ With JUDAS PRIEST At 2021 BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR
Professionally filmed video footage of JUDAS PRIEST performing the song “Living After Midnight” on August 15, 2021 at the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which took place at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom, can be seen below. The British heavy metal legends, who are celebrating their 50th anniversary, were rejoined by guitarist Glenn Tipton during their first concert in more than two years. The band also pulled out a number of surprises in its set, including first-ever performances of “One Shot At Glory” and “Invader”, as well as several tracks that hadn’t been played in a long time, such as “Rocka Rolla (performed for the first time since 1976), “Exciter” (first time since 2005), “Hell Patrol” (first time s...
BLACK SWAN Feat. JEFF PILSON, ROBIN MCAULEY, REB BEACH And MATT STARR: ‘Generation Mind’ Music Video
BLACK SWAN, the band featuring vocalist Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP), guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE), bassist Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, THE END MACHINE, ex-DOKKEN), and drummer Matt Starr (ACE FREHLEY, MR. BIG), will return with a second album, “Generation Mind” on April 8. The official music video for the first single from the album, the title track, was filmed in Los Angeles recently and can be seen below. Picking up where their stunning, and well-received, debut album “Shake The World” left off, the foursome once again delivers a powerful hard rock statement. With the entirety of the album written and composed by McAuley, Pilson and Beach, “Generation Mind” sees BLACK SWAN an even more cohesive and focused unit from their debut. Once...
GHOST’s TOBIAS FORGE Admits He’s A ‘Dictator’ And ‘Control Freak’, But Claims He ‘Can Work With People’
Swedish occult rockers GHOST will release their fifth album, “Impera”, on March 11 via Loma Vista/Concord. The band’s leader, Tobias Forge, worked on the follow-up to 2018’s “Prequelle” with producer Klas Åhlund and Swedish co-writers Salem Al Fakir and Vincent Pontare, whose credits include Madonna and Lady Gaga. Forge discussed the “Impera” songwriting process in a new interview with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He said: “In every band I’ve ever had, every song I’ve ever written, I was always called a dictator, a control freak who couldn’t work with anyone else. And I am a dictator and control freak. But I can work with people.” Regarding his collaboration with Åhlund, Al Fakir and Pontare, as well as OPETHR...
Y&T Frontman DAVE MENIKETTI Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer
Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti has announced that he is battling prostate cancer. The 68-year-old guitarist/vocalist revealed his diagnosis in a social media post on Friday (February 18). He wrote: “After numerous blood tests, an extensive MRI, and last Friday’s biopsy, I have been diagnosed with Prostate cancer. My doctor says we caught it early and the likelihood of surviving this is very high. Over 90% of patients with this type of cancer (thankfully mine is relatively slow growing) are cured and live out their life expectancy. Having spent a lifetime of staying on top of my health, and having caught this early, may be the reason why I should fully survive this. “I urge everyone to listen to your bodies & get regular checkups. I know plenty of people that didnR...
Stromae Announces North American Tour
As Belgian musician Stromae prepares to return with Multitude, his first new album since 2013’s Racine Carrée, he’s announced an accompanying tour. After appearances at Coachella in April, he’s got dates from October to December across North America. Find the itinerary below. Multitude is out March 4 (via Mosaert/Darkroom/Interscope). The full-length includes Stromae’s comeback song “Santé” and the more recent “L’enfer.” All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Stromae: Multitude Tour Stromae: 04-16 Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival04-23 Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival10-21 Vancouver, British Columbia –...
Stars Announce New Album From Capelton Hill, Share New Songs: Listen
Stars have announced From Capelton Hill, their first album in five years, with two new songs, “Pretenders” and “Snowy Owl.” The LP is set to drop on May 27 (via Last Gang/MNRK). The band is also set to head out on a West Coast tour in June. Check out “Pretenders,” “Snowy Owl,” and the full list of dates below. In a press release, Stars’ Amy Millan said “Pretenders” is a “love letter” to bandmate Torquil Campbell and also her own memories of the band’s origins. Of “Snowy Owl,” in which the two trade verses as different characters in a doomed relationship, Campbell said, “I don’t know what comes after. I just make records about other people and in the end, they turn out to be about me.” Stars released their last album, There Is No Love in Fluorescent Light, in 2017. In 2019, they shared a gr...
Amazon Music Unlimited: Get 3 Months Free With This Limited Deal
Amazon began raising the price of Prime memberships on Friday (Feb. 18), but the increase hasn’t affected the cost of Amazon Music Unlimited. Amazon is currently offering an amazing streaming deal that probably won’t last long, so if you’ve been thinking of joining Amazon Music Unlimited, this limited promo might be too good to pass up. For a limited time, new subscribers can enjoy Amazon Unlimited Music for free for the first three months. The subscription includes HD streaming at no extra cost, plus unlimited access to 90 million on-demand and commercial-free songs, thousands of stations and top playlists, along with millions of podcast episodes. Traveling soon? Amazon Music Unlimited lets you stay connected even when you’re flying the friendly skies. Listen offline with unlimited skips ...
Doja Cat Delivers Hilarious Impersonations of Beyonce, Oprah, Elvis Presley & More
Doja Cat is not only a genre-blending artist, but also an impeccable actress. The star took to TikTok to play one of the app’s games, which prompts you to do an impression of a randomly selected celebrity. The “Woman” singer was tasked with doing her best takes on Drew Barrymore, Oprah, Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Elvis Presley, Al Pacino and more — all of which she did in her characteristically goofy manner: a one-second facial expression or word. For example, her Presley impression caused her to lower her chin and look up, capturing the King of Rock & Roll’s smoldering stare, and when she took on Jackson’s likeness, she simply shouted, “What!” Explore Explore Doja Cat See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news @dojacat💦🥵♬ original sound –...
