music
Deftones Part Ways with Bassist Sergio Vega
Deftones have parted ways with bassist Sergio Vega after an apparent contract dispute. Vega replaced Chi Cheng after the latter fell into a coma following a horrific car accident, and remained with the band following Cheng’s death in 2013. However, Vega claims he never became an “official member” of Deftones despite handling bass duties for roughly 12 years. Vega, who’s also the bassist for New York post-hardcore band Quicksand, took to Instagram TV to read a lengthy statement explaining the situation. As he tells it, an unreconciled contract negotiation related to Vega’s limited role in the band led to his exit last year. Related Video The statement read [as transcribed by Blabbermouth]: “To give a brief history about me and my friendship with Deftones. We met in 1995. I filled in for [la...
Lil Cash Pablo ft Olamide – Kere
Check out this brand new single from Lil Cash Pablo titled “Kere”. Nigerian fast-rising artist Lil Cash Pablo teams up with YBNL boss Olamide on a brand new single titled “Kere“. Lil Cash Pablo last year dropped his first extended play he captioned “Excess & Essence” embodying 3 tracks after a series of some interesting tunes like One Day, EDD, Mama Oyoyo, Pickup. The new tune “Kere” is an amazing piece of good music dedicated to fans and the listening pleasure of all. Listen and share Lil Cash Pablo – Kere ft Olamide below. Download coming soon.
Terror Announce New Album, Share “Can’t Help But Hate” Featuring George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher: Stream
Hardcore vets Terror have announced a new album, Pain Into Power, arriving May 6th. The band has also shared the lead single “Can’t Help But Hate” featuring George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher of Cannibal Corpse. The new song clocks in at a minute and 26 seconds — ample time for the Los Angeles punks to rip through a blaster. Corpsegrinder is right at home amid the hardcore flurry, providing some beefy background growls to complement Terror frontman Scott Vogel’s aggressive throat-shredding vocals. For Pain Into Power, Terror reunited with founding guitarist and Nails leader Todd Jones, who produced the new record and brought along the crushing sound his projects are known for. Advertisement Related Video “Todd is super intense and focused and analyzes all angles of songs and band situations,” V...
Celebrate Suga of BTS’ Birthday With These 10 Songs
Happy birthday to Suga of BTS! On this day (March 9th), a star was born, and it’s time to celebrate Min Yoongi/Agust D/Gloss/the primary resident of the Genius Lab. The rapper, writer, and producer turned 29 at the stroke of midnight KST — so grab some tangerines and join us by streaming our 10 favorite tracks. “Daechwita” [embedded content] Related Video He’s the king, he’s the boss, he’s Agust D, the edgy, no holds-barred alter ego under which Suga releases solo work. “Daechwita” was the lead single off 2020’s D-2, an audacious album in which Agust D addresses everything from existential crises, a bittersweet relationship with fame, and, of course, the haters. “Daechwita” is four and a half minutes of controlled chaos that makes me feel like I could run through a wall. “Off with their he...
Ghost Are Sponsoring a NASCAR Car Set to Race This Weekend in Phoenix
Ghost and NASCAR aren’t exactly two peas in a pod, but that isn’t stopping the Swedish metal band from sponsoring a car at the United Rentals 200 race at Phoenix Raceway this Saturday (March 12th). The car is being driven Bayley Currey, a member of the NASCAR Xfinity Series team JD Motorsports. Appropriately, it’s the No. 4 car, matching up nicely with current Ghost frontman Papa Emeritus IV. “I’m ready to rock,” said Currey in a press release as he prepares to take the wheel this weekend. “I’m excited about this one, and I know the boys at the shop are excited about this one too, we have a lot of metal fans on our team. Once we heard a deal was imminent, we started working on the cars to Ghost songs. With Ghost on my car, I am ready to take on the world.” Advertisement Related Video The r...
New Season of Kayo Chingonyi’s ‘Decode’ Spotify Podcast To Explore Skepta’s ‘Konnichiwa’
The upcoming season of Kayo Chingonyi and Spotify‘s original Decode podcast is set to take a deep dive into Skepta‘s award-winning album, Konnichiwa. Season two of Decode will feature a total of 12 episodes and follows the first season that dissected Dave’s Psychodrama. “Decode returns for a second series to go deep inside another iconic UK rap album, track by track, week by week, line by line, beat by beat,” the Spotify page reads. “What masterpiece is being dissected this time? Say hello to Skepta’s award-winning Konnichiwa, from 2016.” Chingonyi also added on Instagram, “Come with us as we wander through the hinterland of a significant UK album. This time we’re in the company of Skepta’s KONNICHIWA.” Konnichiwa arrived three years after its initial announcement and featured guest appear...
Germaine Franco Wins 2022 SCL Award for ‘Encanto’: Is Oscar Next? (Full Winners List)
Germaine Franco’s Oscar-nominated score for Encanto won outstanding original score for a studio film at the third annual SCL Awards, which are presented by the Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards. The awards were presented on Tuesday (March 8) at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Franco’s score was competing here with three other Oscar-nominated scores — Nicholas Britell’s Don’t Look Up, Hans Zimmer’s Dune, and Jonny Greenwood’s The Power of the Dog. Franco, the first woman to score a Disney animated feature film, is vying to become the first Latina to win an Oscar for best original score. The fifth Oscar-nominated score, Alberto Iglesias’s Parallel Mothers, competed in a di...
The Brian Jonestown Massacre Announce 2022 Tour Dates
The Brian Jonestown Massacre are hitting the road this year. Anton Newcombe and company announced a 2022 trek across North America, with help from special guests Mercury Rev. The 2022 tour will be the first big action from The Brian Jonestown Massacre since the 2019 release of their eponymous, eighteenth studio album. On this run, the famously turbulent Newcombe will be joined by Hallberg Daði Hallbergsson on bass, Hakon Adalsteinsson and Enrique Maymi on guitar, Uri Rennert on drums, Joel Gion on tambourine, and Ryan Carlson on keyboards. Beginning March 27th, BJM will hit the East Coast with a stop at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer before heading up into Canada and back down the West Coast. The tour comes full circle May 11th at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C. Mercury Rev will join the ...
How to Get Tickets to Alanis Morissette’s 2022 World Tour
Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill 25th anniversary world tour will almost reach its own 1-year anniversary by the time it concludes this summer, an impressive cap to the extended celebration and examination of her seminal 1995 breakthrough smash. Get tickets here, and read on for more info including pre-sale dates. What Is Alanis Morissette’s Next Tour? The 2022 run for Morissette’s world tour picks up in Europe on June 9th in Copenhagen, Denmark and includes stops in Amsterdam, Paris, Glasgow, and a two-night closer at The O2 in London on June 28th and 29th. Advertisement Related Video The new North American leg begins on July 10th in Morissette’s hometown of Ottawa, Canada, followed by stops in Montreal, Toronto, Milwaukee, Vancouver, and more. The tour concludes on August 6th at Sh...
Drake Lists His Three-Home “YOLO Estate” in Hidden Hills for $22 Million USD
Drake is officially moving out of Hidden Hills, California. The OVO head listed his mansion — dubbed the “YOLO Estate” — in the exclusive neighborhood for a whopping $22.2 million USD. According to reports, the YOLO Estate is actually comprised of three homes situated right next to each other with a total size of 6.7 acres. The main English Tudor house, which is going for a solo selling price of $14.8 million USD, is spread across 12,500 square feet and features six fireplaces, a wine cellar, tasting room, 25-seat theater and a primary bedroom suite that is almost 2,000 square feet complete with a spa with marble soaking tubs. The lucky buyer will also acquire a myriad of amenities, including a swimming pool, swim-up bar, an 80-foot long rock waterslide, spa grotto, waterfalls, t...
Travis Scott Announces “Project HEAL” Program
Months after the Astroworld Festival tragedy, Travis Scott has now launched his new philanthropic effort, “Project HEAL.” Taking to Instagram, the artist noted the project will serve to advocate for students, creatives, music fans, and concertgoers with an initial donation of $5 million USD. $1 million USD of the donation will go to HBCU scholarships, continuing the Waymon Webster Scholarship Fund which provides financial support for Black students. Travis and his team aim to support at least 100 students, with the only requirement being that students must be seniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher. The other $4 million USD will be split between launching a free mental health program for children, led by Houston-based behavioral health expert, Dr. Janice Beal and expanding the Cactus Jack Foundat...
Megan Thee Stallion Talks the ‘Completely Different Vibe’ of Her ‘Off Thee Leash’ Snapchat Series
The Hot Girl takes over the Hottie ranch! Megan Thee Stallion launched a new Snap Originals series exclusively on Snapchat last month, in which the rapper gets back to her Texas roots to take some much deserved time off. In the aptly titled “Off Thee Leash” series, Meg hits the ranch in style with her celebrity friends including Taraji P. Henson, Nicole Richie, Normani and Kelly Rowland — plus their furry friends. The eight-episode series airs weekly until April 9. “I was raised on the the South Side of Houston, so it was a completely different vibe compared to the Hottie ranch,” Megan Thee Stallion tells Billboard of her Texas upbringing. “It’s kind of similar, you might see someone riding a horse to the store. If you live in Texas you’ve definitely been on a ranch or on a farm ...
