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Highway to Spell: AC/DC Inspire New Children’s Alphabet Book
Rock heroes AC/DC have inspired a new children’s alphabet book, The AC/DC AB/CD High-Voltage Alphabet, due for release on November 11th in the band’s native country of Australia. The book was designed and produced by Paul McNeil and is targeted at pre-schoolers who are learning their ABCs. Each letter features a reference to the band, and the viewable page samples on the publisher’s website are downright adorable. “A is for Angus [Young], who thinks it’s good luck, to wear a school uniform, and walk like a duck,” reads the page for the initial letter of the alphabet. The facing page features a cartoon caricature of the iconic guitarist. Meanwhile, bassist Cliff Williams gets the third letter of the alphabet: “C is for Cliff, who plays on the bass, likes only 4 notes and has a nice face.” A...
M.I.A. Questions Why Alex Jones “Pays for Lying” But Not “Celebrities Pushing Vaccines”
If Kanye wasn’t disappointing enough, M.I.A. is back to spread some weird, anti-vaccine bullshit in the form of a false equivalence. The musician took to Twitter on Wednesday to compare vaccinated celebrities to Alex Jones, because, in her eyes, they’re both pushing equally harmful conspiracy theories. “If Alex Jones pays for lying shouldn’t every celebrity pushing vaccines pay too?” M.I.A. asked. As a refresher, Alex Jones was ordered to pay $965 million in defamation damages after he spent a decade claiming that the Sandy Hook massacre never happened, that the parents of the slain elementary school children were lying, and that said murdered children were crisis actors. People vaccinated against COVID-19, meanwhile, have simply taken scientists at their (clinically proven) word in saying...
Stormzy Announces First Album in Three Years, ‘This Is What I Mean’
Stormzy is officially making his return to music with the announcement of his upcoming album, This Is What I Mean. Set to release on November 25 via 0207 Def Jam/Interscope Records, the project will mark his third full-length studio effort and will include a total of 12 tracks. This Is What I Mean is Stormzy’s first studio album in three years following 2019’s Heavy Is the Head, and is billed as “an intimate love letter to music,” as the 29-year-old rapper shares his “vulnerabilities, regret, frailties, healing, joy and triumph in a manner and to an extent that reframes the notion of what rap artists traditionally might do and be.” Stormzy revealed in a press release that a bulk of the album’s creative energy was born from his music camp in the remote Osea Island, where he was surrounded b...
REZZ Announces Release Date of “Nightmare on REZZ Street 2,” Confirms 12 Unreleased Tracks
Don’t fall asleep—Rezzy Krueger is on the hunt. As we quickly approach Halloween, REZZ is getting ready to drop the long-awaited sequel to 2018’s fan-favorite “Nightmare on REZZ Street” project. Haunting the airwaves just one week before the 31st is “Nightmare on REZZ Street 2,” a brand new audiovisual mix. REZZ took to social media to reveal its release date and tracklist. Fans will be able to enjoy 12 unreleased songs in one continuous mix. Last week, REZZ launched her own record label, HypnoVizion. She’s now announced “Nightmare on REZZ Street” as the debut release on the new imprint, which will be home to original music from herself and her electronic music contemporaries. In addition to the label...
Gryffin Announces Release Date of Sophomore Album, “Alive”
Fans of Gryffin can finally mark their calendars for his sophomore album, Alive. In just a few short weeks, they’ll be able to take in the long-awaited follow-up to 2019’s scintillating debut album, Gravity. Over the past five months, Gryffin has dropped a number of collaborations set to appear on his second studio album, including tracks with OneRepublic (“You Were Loved”), Tinashe (“Scandalous“) and EDM.com Class of 2021 star Blanke (“Colors“), among others. Gryffin is also currently on the road for an eponymous tour, which will see him traveling to Brooklyn, Denver, Los Angeles and other major cities for a special show dedicated to Alive. The album is slated to release on Friday, November 4th. You can pre-save Alive her...
Las Vegas Nightclubs Reveal New Years Eve Headliners to Ring In 2023
2023 is creeping up on us, and a bevy of Las Vegas’ most revered nightclubs are revealing explosive lineups to ring in the new year. Headlining artists who have been revealed so far include Tiësto, who will spin at Zouk; Steve Aoki, who’s set to take the decks at Omnia; and ILLENIUM, who has been confirmed to throw down at Hakkasan. The Grammy-nominated artist recently released a stunning track with Skylar Grey, “From The Ashes.” Grammy-nominated DJ, guitarist and dance music producer ILLENIUM. Christian Wade/EDM.com Beloved for its adoption of electronic dance music, Las Vegas is prevalently considered the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” The city is chock full of iconic clubs, offers some of the best live shows in music and is known for its ...
‘The Shop: Uninterrupted’ Decides Not To Air Kanye West Interview
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: JULIEN DE ROSA / Getty Kanye West leaned into his controversial antics of late, including an off-the-rails interview with Tucker Carlson that recently aired. The Chicago producer was slated to appear on The Shop: Uninterrupted but the producers of the show opted to not air the interview as Ye doubled down on his stances. Kanye West taped an episode of The Shop and while it was framed to be a conversation about his recent comments and a platform to clarify his ideas, SpringHill Company CEO and co-host Maverick Carter offered in an exclusive statement to Andscape that it was not the case. From Andscape: “Yesterday we taped an episode of The Shop with Kanye West. Kanye was booked weeks ago and, after talking to Kanye directly the day before we taped, I belie...
Marvel Studios Pushing Back Release Dates Of ‘Blade,’ ‘Deadpool 3,’ & Other Films
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Albert L. Ortega / Getty Once again Disney and Marvel Studios are pushing back release dates for some of their most anticipated films for reasons that they’re not explaining just yet. The Verge is reporting that highly-anticipated films like Blade, Fantastic Four, Avengers: Secret Wars and Deadpool 3 are getting new release dates and releasing up to a year later than previously announced. Though it’s been reported that Blade’s director Bassam Tariq left the film for reasons unknown, there isn’t much explanation as to why all the other films are being pushed back as of right now. Could be the scripts need improvement to Marvel’s plan on developing a new special-effects team as the CGI after Avengers: Endgame really fell off something horribly (no shots). B...
MAGA Fumble: Brett Favre Cops Plea On Alleged Welfare Fraud
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Patrick McDermott / Getty Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has broken his silence over allegations that he was involved in the misuse of $77 million in funds meant to help needy families in his home state of Mississippi to build a venue at his alma mater for volleyball. Brett Favre made a diffuse statement to Fox News on Tuesday evening (Oct. 11). “I have been unjustly smeared in the media,” the statement begins. “I have done nothing wrong, and it is past time to set the record straight. No one ever told me, and I did not know, that funds designated for welfare recipients were going to the University or me. I tried to help my alma mater USM, a public Mississippi state university, raise funds for a wellness center. My goal was and always wi...
Latest SUPREME x The North Face Collection Is Here For Winter Season
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SUPREME / Supreme Two of the culture’s favorite brands are ensuring the winter season will not defeat us. A new SUPREME and The North Face collection has arrived. Source: SUPREME / Supreme On Monday, October 10 the New York City based label announced that they are once again bringing the logo synonymous with exploration to life with a streetwear twist. SUPREME revealed a new collaboration with The North Face for their fall winter 2022 drop. In this capsule are some of TNF’s signature pieces including the Steep Tech Apogee Jacket, their 700-Fill Down Parka and the Steep Tech Fleece Pullover. To pair these pieces matching pants are also available for each coat. The Steep Tech Apogee Jacket and Pant feature a water resistant nylon shell with riveted seams an...
Nina Hagen Announces New Album Unity, Shares “16 Tons” Video: Watch
German punk icon Nina Hagen has announced her first new album in 11 years. It’s called Unity and it’s due out December 9 via Grönland. She’s shared the lead single, “16 Tons,” alongside a music video directed by Sebastian Vogt. Check it out below. Unity is Hagen’s first album since releasing Volksbeat in 2011. The upcoming LP spans 12 tracks in total, including the new single “16 Tons” and the previously released “Unity.” The title track features funk legend George Clinton and was written as an homage to the Black Lives Matter movement. According to a press release, another song from the album, titled “United Women of World,” was conceived with Jamaican singer Liz Mitchel and new wave musician Lene Lovich. Read Evan Minsker’s Sunday Review of Nina Hagen’s 1982 classic Nunsexmonkrock. All p...
Soccer Mommy Scores New York Times and Serial Productions Podcast We Were Three
Soccer Mommy has composed an original score for We Were Three, a new podcast series from The New York Times and Serial Productions. Hosted by This American Life producer Nancy Updike, the three-part series explores the difficulties of family life during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Nancy Updike is a titan of audio storytelling and we are thrilled to work with her on her first podcast series,” Julie Snyder, executive editor of Serial Productions, said in a statement. “Nancy has a winning ability to explore idiosyncratic stories with sensitivity and humor, while also raising questions about the universal themes that affect us all—family, history and grief. We Were Three is an incredible, one-of-a-kind show.” All three episodes are set to arrive on major podcast platforms on Thursday, October 13. ...
