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“Once You Rock, You Just Rock”: Composer Kevin Kiner on Capturing the Hair Metal Vibes of Peacemaker
If you’re watching a James Gunn project, you can expect a few things going in: An arch, darkly comic tone, characters as acerbic as they are morally questionable, and lots and lots (and lots and lots) of needle-drops. For Peacemaker, Gunn’s spinoff of last year’s endearing revamp of The Suicide Squad, his musically-literate mind zeroed in on one very specific genre: ’80s Scandinavian hair metal. After all, it’s pretty much the only type of music Christopher Smith, aka Peacemaker (John Cena) will listen to, the kind of thrashing, ballad-heavy stuff that fuels his flag-waving antihero. It’s suffused into every aspect of the show’s fabric, from Cena (in his thighty-whities) singing along to the Quireboys’ “I Don’t Love You Anymore” in Episode 1 to the stone-faced opening sequen...
Yard Act Break Down Their Debut Album The Overload Track By Track: Exclusive
Our Track by Track feature gives artists the opportunity to share the inspiration and stories behind each song on their latest release. Today, Yard Act frontman James Smith takes a deep dive into the songs behind their debut album, The Overload. British post-punk band Yard Act have unveiled their debut album The Overload today (January 21st). It’s safe to say that Yard Act are observers: The Overload is filled with statements that summarize our modern condition, both in their native England and the rest of the world around it. Led by frontman James Smith and rounded out by bassist Ryan Needham, guitarist Sam Shjipstone, and drummer Jay Russell, Yard Act are among the newest class of conscious rockers coming from across the pond. Every sound in The Overload feels deliber...
HBO Announces Euphoria Season 2 Soundtrack, Shares Lana Del Rey’s “Watercolor Eyes”: Stream
HBO has announced the coming release of the soundtrack to Euphoria Season 2, and unveiled lead single, “Watercolor Eyes,” by Lana Del Rey. Stream the song below. Euphoria Season 2 (An HBO Original Series Soundtrack) is slated to hit streaming services and digital retailers on February 25th via Interscope Records, and will include original music featured in upcoming episodes of the acclaimed series’ currently-airing second season. However, HBO has yet to release a full tracklist for the LP. Del Rey’s pre-release track, meanwhile, will be included in this Sunday’s episode of Euphoria, and finds the songstress’ voice floating on a searching piano ballad. “I think that you’re sweet like rock candy/ Warm like beaches that leave me sandy,” she croons. “Young love don’t always last forever/ Wild ...
KingP ft Buju – Commoner
Nigerian US-based singer KingP drops a new track titled “Commoner”. Bugatti Recording Group boss KingP real name Ilebor Promise comes through with a potential hit single titled “Commoner” featuring the sensational singer Buju. KingP makes his music comeback after a period of absence as he puts out this new tune for his fans. However, some of his previously impressive tracks released include “Omalisha“, “Shora“, ” Eze Ego“, “Banga“, etc. He is one artist to look at for 2022, the new single assisted by Buju, “Commoner” makes it crystal clear. Download coming soon.
Browny Pondis – Follow
Check out this brand new tune from Browny Pondis, he calls “Follow”. Nigerian songwriter and singer Christopher Ikebunna known as Browny Pondis, an Afro-Pop genre artist comes through with an impressive single titled “Follow“. Browny Pondis is a creative mind with the ability to harness the available to create an authentic music imprint and he is reckoned to be a fast-rising singer in the industry. In his recently released extended play, he has churned out good and interesting songs namely “Again“, “Sweet, “Bambila“, “Sugarcane” with “Follow” inclusive. “Follow” is his debut track of the year and a part of his body of work “October First” EP. Music is produced by Prodby106. Listen, enjoy and share Browny Pondis – “Follow” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Brow...
VIDEO: NSNS ft CDQ – Agba Picker
Check out the official music video from NSNS featuring CDQ for the track titled “Agba Picker”. Jungle Venture Entertainment on behalf of Dvpper Music drops the music visual for the song titled “Agba Picker” by No Struggle No Success (NSNS) x CDQ. The Amapiano vibes single “Agba Picker” is a fantastic track, that has a colorful visual. The music video was shot on the street of Lagos, with the artists sampling their flashing cars, and expensive body wears. The music video was directed by Maxi Watch, enjoy and share NSNS ft CDQ – “Agba Picker” video below. [embedded content]
2 Chainz Drops Visual for New Track “Pop Music” Featuring Moneybagg Yo and BeatKing
2 Chainz has shared the official music video for his new track “Pop Music” featuring Moneybagg Yo and BeatKing. The track arrives ahead of the lead rapper’s upcoming seventh studio album, Dope Don’t Sell Itself, which is slated for release on February 4. “Pop Music” will land on the record alongside “Million Dollars Worth Of Game” featuring 42 Dugg, which released earlier this month. The visual sees Moneybagg Yo and BeatKing link with 2 Chainz at a party, where they rap about their love for women while immersed among a group of dancers. Dope Don’t Sell Itself, which 2 Chainz first announced while performing at HARD Summer Music Festival in July, will be the rapper’s final trap record. “This gone be my last trap album, enjoy,” he wrote on Twitter in July. 2 Chainz recently to...
GHOST Postpones ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Appearance
GHOST has postponed its previously announced appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to an as-yet-unspecified “later date.” The Swedish occult rockers were scheduled to perform on the Thursday night (January 20) episode of the ABC show, but pulled out just hours before, explaining that they “had a bit too much going on in Reno, getting all our shit together” for the band’s upcoming tour. GHOST said in a statement: “Children of the World! …more specifically those of you who had just started to prep your couches up for tonights’ Jimmy Kimmel Live show. Well, it turned out that we had a bit too much going on in Reno, getting all our shit together for the tour, however – Our good friends at Kimmel offered us to come back and play the show ...
PAPA ROACH Releases Anthemic New Single ‘Stand Up’
California rockers PAPA ROACH are kicking off 2022 with a powerful message behind their anthemic new single, “Stand Up”. Produced by Jason Evigan (Dua Lipa, G-Eazy, MAROON 5), the song brings massive energy and unique arrangements to singer Jacoby Shaddix‘s uplifting and motivating lyrics. The track seeks to provide a signature, bouncing anthem for a world that is energized to stand up against injustice, complacency, and opposition, further exercising their agency towards the obstacles in this new year. “‘Stand Up’ is inspired by the social unrest of marginalized people throughout the world. It’s about feeling of wanting to give up when you’re backed against the wall. For the ones that have been oppressed for so long that a sense of hopelessn...
ASKING ALEXANDRIA Drops ‘Never Gonna Learn’ EP
Continuing the musical journey introduced on their fall 2021 album “See What’s On The Inside”, acclaimed British rockers ASKING ALEXANDRIA have released a new EP titled “Never Gonna Learn” via Better Noise Music. In addition to the title track, the project includes a new collaboration with Maria Brink from IN THIS MOMENT. Serving as the second and current single off their latest album, “Never Gonna Learn” and its video, in which the band performs the song in an intimate setting interspersed with polaroid images of the session, received attention a number of outlets upon its release, with many of them praising the song’s immediate catchiness and declaring it a destined-to-be fan favorite. ASKING ALEXANDRIA closed out 2021 by celebrating its fi...
MEAT LOAF Dies At 74
Iconic rock singer Meat Loaf has died at the age of 74. The news of his passing was confirmed on the musician’s Facebook page by his family. “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight surrounded by his wife Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends,” the post said. Meat Loaf‘s amazing career spanned six decades and saw him sell over 100 million albums worldwide and star in over 65 movies, including “Fight Club”, “Focus”, “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Wayne’s World”. His “Bat Out Of Hell” remains one of the 10 top-selling albums of all time. “We know how much he meant to so many of you and we truly appreciate all of the love and support a...
Disclosure Announce 2022 US Tour
Disclosure are headed on the road in spring 2022 with US tour dates shoehorned amongst festival appearances. Kicking off on April 9th in Seattle, the jaunt includes shows in San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington, DC before wrapping up with a two-night stand at New York City’s The Brooklyn Mirage in May. The British electronic duo are also playing US festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Electric Forest. Tickets go on sale on January 28th at 10:00 a.m. local time. Check out the full itinerary below, and snag your tickets here. Advertisement Related Video Disclosure last released 2021’s Never Enough EP, which came on the heels of their 2020 album, ENERGY. A press statement reveals the Disclosure are “sitting on a wealth of exciting new music,” so expect to hear more from the gro...
