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Foo Fighters Set to Reopen 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. with Surprise Concert
The Foo Fighters seem determined to singlehandedly reopen the nation’s live music industry one venue at a time. Two and a half months after the band brought concerts back to Madison Square Garden, and a couple weeks after they helped reopen Los Angeles’ The Forum, they’re about to do the same thing at the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. According to a social media announcement, Dave Grohl and co. will be performing a special homecoming show called “Surprise! At the Club!” on Thursday, September 9th, at the iconic D.C. venue, which has been closed for the last 18 months due to the still-ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The 9:30 Club recently announced strict new COVID-19 policies, including proof of vaccination for all eligible concert goers, no matter how many anti-vaxx protesters or Westbo...
Iron Maiden Unveil Spectacular Animated Video for “Stratego”: Watch
Following the release of 17th album, Senjutsu, this past Friday (September 3rd), Iron Maiden have now unveiled an eye-catching animated music video for the song “Stratego.” Senjutsu has been earning critical acclaim upon its release. Here are Heavy Consequence we dubbed the LP the legendary metal band’s “most diverse album in years.” The video for “Stratego” was created by Swedish director Gustaf Holtenas via Blinkink Productions and executive-produced by Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson. It follows the Japanese samurai theme of the video for the first single, “The Writing on the Wall.” The full clip premiered earlier today (September 8th) via the Adult Swim YouTube channel. Advertisement Related Video As of now, Iron Maiden are set to resume their “Legacy of the Beast Tour” with a two-month ...
John Carpenter Goes on a “Rampage” in New Song from Halloween Kills: Stream
John Carpenter and his musical collaborators, son Cody Carpenter and godson Daniel Davies, have unleashed the new song “Rampage.” It’s the latest preview of the Halloween Kills soundtrack, which arrives October 15th alongside the film. “Rampage” is a sinister slow burn, using skittering synth loops and anxious drums to build tension. If the title is accurate, the actual killing may start around the 1:10 mark, when a very loud and heavy chord falls on the track like an axe blow. The menace intensifies around 2:30, and one can imagine the bodies piling up. But the denouement is a relatively calm affair, perhaps suggesting that someone — good or bad — got away. Check out “Rampage” below. Pre-orders for the Halloween Kills soundtrack are ongoing. Last month, Carpe...
Rick Ross, Jeezy, Gucci Mane, and 2 Chainz Announce “Legendz of the Streetz Tour”
Rick Ross, Jeezy, Gucci Mane, and 2 Chainz are hitting the road for their long-awaited “Legendz of the Streetz Tour.” The 11-jaunt trek throughout the South will kick off September 30th at James Brown Arena in Augusta, Georgia and hit major cities including Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, Dallas, and Miami before wrapping up its first leg October 22nd in Memphis, Tennessee. Formerly billed as “Feed the Streetz,” the tour has been upped to legendary status following its delayed start courtesy of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the four headliners, Fabolous and Boosie Badass are also on the roster, with DJ Drama serving as the tour’s official MC. Meanwhile, Lil Kim and Trina will each stop in as supporting acts for multiple dates, and more stops are expected to be added. Advertisement ...
Hailey Bieber, Travis Barker, Billy Porter, And More Will Present At The 2021 VMAs
We’re just a few days away from the 2012 MTV VMAs, and as always, the awards show has wrangled an all-star lineup of performers to help boost the party into the stratosphere. Today (September 8), that roster expands to include the presenters, who have the important duty of either delivering Moonperson trophies or introducing the performances from the stage. And what a list of presenters it is. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, AJ McLean, Ashanti, Avril Lavigne, Billie Eilish, Billy Porter, Conor McGregor, Cyndi Lauper, Fat Joe, Hailey Bieber, Halle Bailey, Ja Rule, Lance Bass, Megan Fox, Nick Lachey, Rita Ora, Simone Biles, and Travis Barker will all present at this year’s VMAs. Additionally, Barker will pull double duty when he joins Machine Gun Kelly during his previously announced p...
illuminati hotties Drops “Threatening Each Other re: Capitalism”: Stream
illuminati hotties has shared the latest single from her upcoming album, Let Me Do One More. It’s cleverly titled “Threatening Each Other re: Capitalism,” and you can hear it below. On the new track, the indie rock project from the mind of Sarah Tudzin shines a magnifying glass on modern consumerism over the slow roil of reverberating guitars and drums. “But if you’re not too embarrassed/ Of how I go out in public/ Do you think that we could make a deli run?” she asks before launching into the song’s philosophically-minded chorus. “The corner store is selling spit/ Bottled up for profit/ I can’t believe I’m buying in/ Isn’t that genius?” “‘Threatening Each Other re: Capitalism’ makes haste of a machine by which we’ve all been fooled as well as the people who have fooled themselves into thi...
Angels & Airwaves Share New Song “Spellbound”: Stream
Adding to the recent swarm of Blink-182–adjacent news, Angels & Airwaves are gearing up to release their first album in seven years. Lifeforms is out on September 24th, and the Tom DeLonge-led outfit unveiled another preview of it today with the single “Spellbound” and an accompanying music video. “Spellbound” sees Angels & Airwaves really lean into the spacey aesthetic they’ve been touting since their 2006 debut, backed by layered, arpeggiated synths, a house beat, and a tasteful dose of vocal distortion. The song’s lyrics appear to reference a romantic relationship that’s doomed to end in tragedy. “It’s not hard to die from love/ When your heart has been spellbound,” DeLonge sings. The former Blink singer also directed the music video for “Spellbound.” According to a press r...
jxdn on Finding His Scream, Silverstein and Lil Uzi Vert’s Influence, and New Songs
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS jxdn catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his debut full-length, Tell Me About Tomorrow. A lot has happened with the rising pop punk musician since he first joined Kyle Meredith With last summer. On this episode, jxdn touches on the inspiration he finds in Silverstein and Lil Uzi Vert, and how balancing his angels and demons impacts writing about his own struggles. Advertisement Related Video The Travis Barker and Machine Gun Kelly protégé also discusses sampling blink-182 on “A Wasted Year,” being championed by pop punk legends, and the new songs that will be included on the upcoming deluxe edition of Tell Me Abo...
Get To Know Your 2021 VMA Best New Artist Nominees
After Doja Cat walked away with the honor of Push Best New Artist at the 2020 Video Music Awards, she catapulted to even greater success. Back in November, she went on to win Best New Artist at the People’s Choice Awards, and then in June, she released her critically acclaimed second studio album Planet Her. And now, she’s returning to the VMAs awards ceremony, this time as host as well as a performer. That’s the significance of this category: It’s both a celebration of a banner year and a projection of more impactful artistry to come. At the 2021 VMAs, which return to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on September 12, the traditional Best New Artist category is back, while the Push Performance of the Year has its own bracket, highlighting breakout talent through their exclusive performances. Thi...
The War on Drugs Perform “Living Proof” on Colbert: Watch
The War on Drugs appeared on Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, where they offered up the first late-night television performance of their new single “Living Proof.” Watch the replay below. “Living Proof” serves as the first single from The War on Drugs’ upcoming album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, which is due out on October 29th via Atlantic Records. The band will further support the release by embarking on a lengthy tour in early 2022. Tickets for their upcoming dates are available for purchase via Ticketmaster. Back in January, The War on Drugs appeared remotely on Colbert to support their live album, LIVE DRUGS, with a performance of “Arms Like Boulders.” Advertisement Related Video [embedded content] Share this: You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Date...
BADBADNOTGOOD Unveil New Single “Beside April”: Stream
BADBADNOTGOOD have shared “Beside April,” a new preview of their upcoming album Talk Memory. Watch the music video, directed by Cammille Summers-Valli, below. “Beside April” follows the Canadian jazz-fusion ensemble’s July track “Signal from the Noise,” the lead single from Talk Memory. The upcoming project is described as a “heartfelt expression of joy” and features a lineup of guest artists including Arthur Verocai, Karriem Riggins, Terrace Martin, Laraaji, and harpist Brandee Younger. “It took a year or two of just living life to get to the place where the creative process was exciting again,” BBNG said in a statement about Talk Memory. “Once we actually went into the studio it was the most concise recording and writing process we’ve ever had. We hope that the improvised studi...
Aly & AJ Share the Origins of A Touch of the Beat… Deluxe Track “Get Over Here”: Exclusive
Our new music feature Origins gives artists the chance to offer insights into the creative process behind their latest release. Today, Aly & AJ talk about the inspiration behind “Get Over Here,” the first deluxe track from their 2021 album a touch of the beat gets you up on your feet gets you out and then into the sun. It’s been four months since Aly & AJ hit the bullseye (baby!) with their fourth studio album, a touch of the beat gets you up on your feet gets you out and then into the sun. As the band’s first full-length studio effort in almost a decade and a half, the 12-track collection found the eponymous sister act shrugging off the pulsating electro-pop that had inspired a pair of prior EPs (2017’s Ten Years and 2019’s Sanctuary) and string of recent singles in favor of a mor...
