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The War on Drugs on Loving Radiohead, Covering Dylan, and Having David Gilmour in Their Crowd
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Adam Granduciel catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about I Don’t Live Here Anymore, the fifth LP from The War On Drugs. Related Video The frontman dives into how The War on Drugs found the sound for the new album, taking inspiration from Radiohead and having producer Nigel Godrich show up to their studio, and how he writes lyrics. Granduciel also tells us about covering Bob Dylan live and which of his catalog they may attempt next, as well as the time Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour was once in their audience. Advertisement Listen to The War on Drugs mastermind discuss I Don’t Live Here Anymore, Radiohead, and more above or...
Watch IRON MAIDEN’s BRUCE DICKINSON Sing A Cappella Version Of ‘Man Of Sorrows’ In Chicago
Fan-filmed video footage of IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson belting out an a cappella version of the song “Man Of Sorrows” during his February 11 spoken-word show at the Vic Theater in Chicago, Illinois can be seen below. “Man Of Sorrows” appeared on Dickinson‘s fourth solo album, 1997’s “Accident Of Birth”, and was featured in the low-budget 2008 British horror movie “Chemical Wedding” (titled “Crowley” for the U.S. release) which was written for the screen by Bruce. The film was described as “a gothic sci-fi extravaganza” set in Trinity College Cambridge, where a scientific experiment goes awry resulting in the resurrection of the infamous Edwardian occultist Aleister Crowley, who was immortalized into...
FOO FIGHTERS: 10 New Shows Added To 2022 North American Tour
Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers FOO FIGHTERS will be giving the people even more of what they want. The band has added no less than 10 more evenings of life-affirming rock communion across the U.S. and Canada throughout 2022. Tickets for the newly announced headline shows will be on sale to the public Friday, February 18 at 10 a.m. local time. Citi cardmembers will have access to exclusive presales for the Sioux Falls and Bend shows from Tuesday, February 15 at 10 a.m. local through Thursday, February 17 at 10 p.m. local. The new dates expand FOO FIGHTERS‘ North American run that kicked off in 2021 with already legendary marathon shows including the return of rock n roll to Madison Square Garden and the Forum in L.A., a triumphant Lollapalooza headline set, and literally dozens more — a...
MIKE PORTNOY: Why 1980s Was A Better Decade For Heavy Metal Than 1990s
In a recent Cameo video requested by Sobre La Dosis, former DREAM THEATER and current THE WINERY DOGS drummer Mike Portnoy was asked to name his favorite decade for heavy metal: the 1980s or the 1990s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, for metal, I would have to say the ’80s, ’cause the ’90s started to go downhill. Once grunge came around, the ’90s… Really, the only thing going for metal, for me at least, in the ’90s was PANTERA, SEPULTURA and MACHINE HEAD; those were the only new bands, really, doing metal. All of the other great metal bands of the ’90s all came around in the ’80s. So for me, the ’80s, we got METALLICA, ANTHRAX, SLAYER, OVERKILL, EXODUS, MEGADETH… That was all the thrash scene, and then all the ...
NAZARETH Announces New Album ‘Surviving The Law’
Frontiers Music Srl will release the new album from the legendary Scottish rock band NAZARETH, “Surviving The Law”, on April 15. Today, fans can get their first taste of new music from the band with the release of the single and video “Strange Days”. It is difficult to sum up in few words the history and influence in the history of rock music that an act like NAZARETH has had. Having celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2018 with the release of their 24th studio album, “Tattooed On My Brain”, the long-running U.K. hard rockers will enter their 54th year of existence in 2022 with the release of their 25th studio album, “Surviving The Law”. The lineup for “Surviving The Law” is the same as the previous release, consisting of Jimmy M...
Mitski’s Laurel Hell Is America’s Best-Selling Album This Week
Mitski’s Laurel Hell is the top-selling album in America, as Billboard notes. The record debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, having been out-streamed by a handful of records including Disney’s Encanto soundtrack. But based on her 24,000 digital and physical figures—including a hefty 17,000 vinyl sales, the year’s highest so far—Mitski is a (sort of) chart topper. Phil Waldorf, a co-founder of Mitski’s label, Dead Oceans, said in a statement: An independent artist landing a Top 5 on the Billboard 200 and a number 1 selling album is always an achievement to celebrate, but with Mitski it rings especially true. Mitski is an uncompromising artist and a generational talent, and to see her gain commercial recognition, entirely on her own terms, is an incredible achievement. This month, Mitski ...
Silk Sonic Cover “Love’s Train”: Listen
It’s Valentine’s Day, so Silk Sonic are celebrating by releasing their cover of Con Funk Shun’s 1982 single “Love’s Train.” Listen below. A press release describes “Love’s Train” as one of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s “favorite songs.” The track appeared on Con Funk Shun’s 1982 record To the Max. In a 2017 interview, bandleader Michael Cooper explained the song’s inspiration: both he and bandmate Felton Pilate fell for the same woman. Mars and .Paak released An Evening With Silk Sonic in November 2021. Last night, Anderson .Paak drummed during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI halftime show. Read “14 Pitchfork Staffers on Their Favorite Love Songs” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Watch Tinashe’s Video for New Song “Naturally”
Tinashe’s released the music video for a new song, “Naturally.” The track will appear on the deluxe edition of 333. The new video features sheep and also finds Tinashe wielding a scythe. Watch below. Tinashe’s deluxe 333 will get released on March 3. “Naturally” is one of four new songs that’ll appear on the expanded record. Read about 333’s “Bouncin” in Pitchfork’s “The 100 Best Songs of 2021.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Chubby and the Gang Share New EP, Video for New Song: Watch
Chubby and the Gang have shared a new three-song EP called Labour of Love with a video for the new song “Who Loves Ya (Coup D’etat).” The EP is available now digitally via Partisan; a picture disc 7″ is due out June 24. Check out the full tracklist and the video for “Who Loves Ya (Coup D’etat)” below. Of the new song, Chubby and the Gang’s Charlie Manning said in a statement: “We had the idea to do a Valentine’s Day single and I sort of wanted to show all the angles of love. Warts and all. Quite often it’s not such a smooth experience. Can often feel scary and insane. So I wanted to write a bubblegum song about it but also show the duality of the emotion.” Chubby and the Gang dropped their second LP The Mutt’s Nuts in June. They previously shared a video for t...
Dr. Dre Talks Super Bowl Halftime, Eminem’s Knee and the NFL’s ‘Minor’ Changes
The Super Bowl is done and dusted for another year, the Rams have earned their hangovers, and the halftime performers can walk about feeling like winners. This year’s epic entertainment slot lit-up social media, as hip-hop heavyweights Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar and special guests got the SoFi Stadium bouncing. Speaking to TMZ the day after, Dre addressed some of the rumors surrounding the spectacular 15-minute showcase, and just what the NFL had approved (and what was axed). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “There were a few things that we had to change, but it was like really minor things,” the legendary producer, rapper and N.W.A founding member told the news title. Many who watched ...
Lizzo, Britney Spears, Cardi B and More Spread the Love on Valentine’s Day
Love was in the air Monday (Feb. 14) as the calendar turned to Valentine’s Day, and many of the biggest names in music turned to social media to spread the love. Britney Spears,Billie Eilish, Cardi B and many more gave a shout out to their significant others, and sent out good vibes to lovers around the world. Even rocker Duff McKagan and country star Blake Shelton got into the occasion. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Lizzo might have won Valentine’s Day with her special think piece on Instagram. “When you think of love, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it romance? Flowers & candy?,” the “Juice” singer wrote. “I’ve come a long way in redefining love. I think of compassion for others, talking on the phone w friends and laughing...
Ray Parker Jr. Pays Tribute to ‘Ghostbusters’ Director Ivan Reitman
When Ray Parker Jr. wrote and released “Ghostbusters” into the world, he would land a hit that simply couldn’t be busted. The single, a tie-in with the blockbuster film of the same name, would rise to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984, and stay there for three weeks, giving the Detroit native his first and only leader. With the passing of Ivan Reitman, Parker has thanked the late filmmaker for his part in creating a monster hit. Reitman, who died Sunday (Feb. 13) at age 75, will be remembered for Ghostbusters, Animal House, Heavy Metal, Meatballs and many more films. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Throughout his 50-year-plus career, Reitman directed, produced and executive produced dozens of films and TV shows, also including Space Jam: A New Legacy (he produced the origin...
