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Janet Jackson Weighs In On Michael Jackson Controversy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ron Galella, Ltd. / Getty Janet Jackson is notorious for keeping her private life, private–but now it seems as if the Pop Icon is ready to bear it all after releasing the trailer for her upcoming documentary, ‘Janet.’ Taking to Instagram, the triple threat, along with A&E and Lifetime unveiled a new three-minute trailer from episode one of the two-part docuseries, which is scheduled to begin airing on Jan. 28. Executive produced by Janet and her brother Randy Jackson, the four-hour film, which was shot over the course of the last five years, features interviews with a host of celebrities including Whoopi Goldberg, Mariah Carey, Regina King, Ciara, Janelle Monáe, Tyler Perry, Missy Elliott, Teyana Taylor, Samuel L. Jackson, and Paula Abdul — who’ve wit...
VIDEO: Rayvanny ft Abby chams – Stay
Popular Tanzanian singer Rayvanny, dishes out a new visual for his single he calls ‘stay’. The new music video for single ‘Stay‘ has an interesting and colourful background setup. The visual for ‘Stay‘ is Rayvanny first released work for the year and he featured Abby Chams. The music video is for the fans across the globe. ‘Stay‘ music video was shot & directed by Eris Mzava. Watch, enjoy and share Rayvanny – ‘Stay’ ft Abby Chams below. [embedded content]
Soul Glo Announce New Album, Share “Jump!! (Or Get Jumped!!!)((by the future))”: Stream
Soul Glo have announced a new album, Diaspora Problems, arriving March 25th via Epitaph. The Philly hardcore outfit also shared the video for lead single “Jump!! (Or Get Jumped!!!)((by the future)).” The new album will be Soul Glo’s second full-length LP — following an EP released in 2020 — and the band’s first for esteemed punk label Epitaph. Soul Glo’s impactful brand of hardcore also garnered our attention when we picked them as one of our Top 5 emerging punk bands last year. They deliver on the hype with “Jump!! (Or Get Jumped!!!)((by the future)).” The rhythmically dynamic rager is dense with spitfire lyrics that tackle “the disposability of Black art and its creators” and the uncertainty of making plans with an uncertain future. Advertisement Related Video “Many artists feel as thoug...
Parquet Courts Howl Through “Watching Strangers Smile” on Ellen: Watch
Parquet Courts stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday. As the episode’s musical guest, the Brooklyn post-punk band debuted “Watching Strangers Smile,” a B-side recorded during the sessions for their recent album, Sympathy for Life, that was previously only available in Japan. While Parquet Courts have always been known for their ferocious live performances, it’s something else to see it from the perspective of a camera — especially on daytime TV. Their Ellen performance especially spotlights vocalist Andrew Savage, who looks like he’s about to burst a blood vessel as he howls each word; we immensely respect his choice to not go easy on the casual daytime TV watchers. Watch Parquet Courts perform “Watching Strangers Smile” below. As Savage revealed in a statement, the...
Aldous Harding Announces New Album Warm Chris, Shares “Lawn”: Stream
Aldous Harding has a new album on the way. The New Zealand musician’s fourth studio album, Warm Chris, is out March 25th on 4AD, and lead single “Lawn” is available to stream now. Warm Chris follows Harding’s 2019 album Designer, and, like its predecessor, was produced by English musician John Parish. Harding discussed the making of the record in a statement. “It was recorded in my favorite place on earth — Rockfield Studios with John Parish, H. Hawkline, Steve Rockford, and engineer Joe Jones,” she said. “Listening back, it sounds to me like there’s something completely new happening with my voice. The vocals are tiny. I won’t try to speak about sound too much, because it’s here, and I don’t want to ruin or create a surprise. It reminds me personally/musically of ...
Daryl Braithwaite Tests Positive For COVID-19
Two-time ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted singer Daryl Braithwaite is recovering after testing positive for COVID-19. The former Sherbet frontman has postponed a string of upcoming Australian shows as a result of his diagnosis. “This morning I was notified that I had Covid-19,” he writes in a message posted Tuesday (Jan. 11). The 73-year-old artist says members of his band also tested positive, though he didn’t name them. Braithwaite has numerous dates booked for his Fabulous Caprettos tour of Australia’s east coast, which is scheduled to wrap up March 6, 2022 with a one-off show at Hobart’s Botanical Gardens. As frontman with glam-era pop outfit Sherbet, Braithwaite landed a string of hits in the ’70s with “Summer Love,” “Howzat,” “Cassandra” and others. Explore See latest videos, charts and ne...
Tones And I Talks Macklemore Collaboration, Sophomore Album
Tones And I is getting ready for round two. The Australian singer and songwriter who had a monster hit with “Dance Monkey” is reportedly making progress on her sophomore LP. “I’ve already started this next album that’s coming out in August; it’s very different,” she told triple j, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s youth network. “I kind of just told my managers when I started writing it when I was overseas. I was like, ‘I have to put this out’. I need to put it out quick because otherwise I’ll get sick of it. So I just told my managers, ‘I’m dropping an album’.” Tones (real name Toni Watson) has also teased a new collaboration with Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Macklemore. “This year I might be finally releasing a song with my favorite artist – Macklemore,” Tones explained, a...
Blossoms Postpone European Tour Dates Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Blossoms have shelved their pan-European tour due to the latest, escalating health crisis. “We’re really gutted to have to announce that, due to the current situation with COVID, our forthcoming dates in Germany, France, Belgium and Netherlands have been postponed and will no longer be happening in January and February,” a statement reads. New dates, the message continues, will be announced “as soon as we have more news.” pic.twitter.com/c7hWHdORSy — B L O S S O M S (@BlossomsBand) January 12, 2022 The indie-pop outfit formed in Stockport, near Manchester, in 2013, and boasts of a lineup of Tom Ogden (vocals), Myles Kellock (keys), Josh Dewhurst (guitar), Joe Donovan (drums) and Charlie Salt (bass). Explore Explore Blossoms See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and n...
Seattle’s Bumbershoot Festival Secures New Local Producer
Seattle’s beloved Bumbershoot Arts & Culture festival has secured a new producer. Seattle Center – part of the Uptown Arts & Cultural District and home to Climate Pledge Arena – has selected the New Rising Sun coalition as its production partner to reimagine the local event. New Rising Sun is a coalition of Seattle-based arts, entertainment and cultural leaders. The group was founded by Neumos co-owner Steven Severin, Museums of Museums founder Greg Lundgren and McCaw Hall general manager Joe Paganelli. The founders will be supported by a team of Seattle’s business and community leaders, activists, artists and entrepreneurs in their work to develop a reimagined Bumbershoot. “Seattle arts are kick-ass, and we’re so excited to be partnering with Seattle Center to re-imagine...
PARKWAY DRIVE Announces 2022 North American Tour With HATEBREED And THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER
PARKWAY DRIVE will set stages afire with their full pyro production show on their largest headlining tour to date in North America beginning May 8 in Baltimore, Maryland. HATEBREED and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will support the tour with STICK TO YOUR GUNS on select dates. The tour will also include appearances at Welcome To Rockville and So What festivals. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m. ET and end on Thursday, January 13 at 10:00 p.m. local time. When prompted, type in the presale code “BBMPWD2022” to access tickets before the general public. General on-sale will be this Friday, January 14 at 10 a.m. local time. Tour dates: May 08 – Baltimore, MD – UMBC Event Center May 09 – New Haven, CT – College Str...
NASHVILLE PUSSY Classic Featured In ‘Peacemaker’ Premiere Episode On HBO MAX
When director James Gunn was looking for a truly rocking and raunchy song to include as part of the upcoming “Peacemaker” show on HBO MAX (starring WWE wrestler John Cena in the role of Christopher Smith/Peacemaker), he couldn’t have made a better selection than the NASHVILLE PUSSY classic “Come On Come On”. It appears that Gunn is a fan of the PUSSY. In a Twitter exchange between mutual friend actor Earl W. Brown (“Deadwood”, “Something About Mary”), Gunn admitted to personally choosing the Grammy-nominated NASHVILLE PUSSY and song “Come On Come On” for the “Peacemaker” series, and texted: “It has great placement in the first episode.” The first episode, titled “A Whole New Whirled”, prem...
Former SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Mourns Death Of His Mother
Former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo is mourning the death of his mother. Nicelia Irene Lombardo died on December 26, 2021 at the age of 89. Dave announced his mother’s passing in a social media post on Monday (January 10). He wrote: “On Dec. 26th 2021, my amazing mom, Nicelia Irene Lombardo passed away. She was 89 years old. Her last days were met with much pain and exhaustion. She was a strong and brave woman, not just in the end, but throughout her journey. She was my first fan. Supportive from the very first note. From spoons, pots and pans, to arenas. My favorite producer. Always encouraging my musical endeavors. We will all miss her positive spirit, jokes and daily phone calls. “We love you dearly, Mima. Rest Peacefully.” Dave, who was born in Havana, Cuba but ...
