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A Beginner’s Guide to The Mars Volta in 10 Songs
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-20T18:45:52+00:00“>April 20, 2021 | 2:45pm ET As cliché as it sounds to say, The Mars Volta were truly a one-of-a-kind band. Formed by vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala and guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López after the break-up of their previous outfit — Texas post-hardcore/art-punk troupe At the Drive-In (of “One Armed Scissor” fame) — the ensemble quickly and consistently built upon those foundations to incorporate wildly bizarre and wholly idiosyncratic fusions of progressive rock, free jazz, Spanish rock, psychedelia, avant-rock, ambient, and more. While influences like King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Can, Fela Kuti, Miles Davis, Mr. Bungle, and Frank Zappa were apparent, The Mars Volta suc...
UV-TV Are “Back to Nowhere” on New Single: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-21T03:10:32+00:00“>April 20, 2021 | 11:10pm ET Queens, New York indie rockers UV-TV are back with another sunny burst of ’90s-style guitar pop. They just released a new single called “Back to Nowhere” and it’s ripe with jangly riffs, a giddy drum beat, and one hell of a feel-good chorus. Stream it below through Bandcamp. “Back to Nowhere” is the second track UV-TV have shared from Always Something, the band’s upcoming studio album. It follows lead single “Distant Lullaby”, which earned a coveted spot as one of the best songs of the week thanks to its power-pop hook and discreet shoegaze guitar tones. Always Something is the first album UV-TV has written since moving to New York f...
R.I.P. Jim Steinman, Meat Loaf Songwriter and Legendary Producer Dead at 73
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-20T20:22:15+00:00“>April 20, 2021 | 4:22pm ET Jim Steinman, who wrote and produced hits for Meat Loaf, Celine Dion, and Bonnie Tyler, died on Monday in Connecticut. He was 73. The legendary songwriter and producer is best known for his work on Meat Loaf’s 1977 smash debut Bat Out of Hell and its 1993 sequel Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell. However, the New York native also helmed titanic hits such as Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, Air Supply’s “Making Love Out of Nothing at All”, Barry Manilow’s “Read ‘Em and Weep”, the Sisters of Mercy’s “This Corrosion”, Celine Dion’s “It’s Coming Back to Me Now”, and many others. Steinman was born in New York City in 1947...
Flying Lotus Shares Two New Songs from Anime Series Yasuke: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-20T16:07:23+00:00“>April 20, 2021 | 12:07pm ET Today is April 20th, the high holy day, and Flying Lotus is celebrating with a pair of new singles. “Black Gold” featuring Thundercat and “Between Memories” featuring Niki Randa both appear in the Netflix anime series Yasuke, for which FlyLo composed the score. Yasuke is based on the true story of the first Black samurai to serve a warlord in Japan, and stars the voice of Lakieth Stanfield (Atlanta, Knives Out, Judas and the Black Messiah). Flying Lotus did more than write the music; the artist born Steven Ellison consulted on the story with creator LeSean Thomas. “[LeSean] and I talked about being outsi...
Pom Pom Squad Announce Debut Album Death of a Cheerleader, Share “Head Cheerleader”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-20T16:33:57+00:00“>April 20, 2021 | 12:33pm ET Pom Pom Squad, the Brooklyn quartet led by Mia Berrin, have announced their debut album Death of a Cheerleader. To herald the June 25th release, the band has shared the new single “Head Cheerleader”, which features backup vocals from Tegan Quin of Tegan and Sara. Berrin formed Pom Pom Squad in 2015 with Shelby Keller (drums), Mari Alé Figeman (bass), and Alex Mercuri (guitar). After dropping the buzzy EPs Hate It Here (2018) and Ow (2019), the Squad took their grunge-inflected indie rock to City Slang Records. Death of a Cheerleader spans 14 tracks and was co-produced by Berrin alongside Sarah Tudzin of Illum...
Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2021 Lineup: Slipknot, Rob Zombie, Mudvayne, Mastodon, Halestorm, and More
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-20T17:20:51+00:00“>April 20, 2021 | 1:20pm ET The lineup for the 2021 Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival has been announced, with Slipknot, Rob Zombie, and Mudvayne set to headline the three-day event in Mansfield, Ohio. The September fest takes place at the Ohio State Reformatory, an old prison made famous as the location of the movie The Shawshank Redemption. This year marks the first time that large-scale festival promoter Danny Wimmer Presents is involved in the Inkcarceration fest, and the impact on the lineup is noticeable. In addition to the aforementioned headliners, the September 10th-12th event also boasts such acts as Mastodon, Halestorm, Killswitch Engage, A D...
Eedris Abdulkareem – Jaga Jaga (Reloaded) ft. Mr Raw & Madarocka
Check out this brand new Eedris Abdulkareem – “Jaga Jaga (Reloaded)” ft. Mr Raw & Madarocka out now. Veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem drops a new version of his legendary song “Jaga Jaga (Reloaded)” featuring fellow rapper Mr Raw and Madarocka. Eedris updates his song to reflect the recent situation of Nigeria, like the Lekki Toll Gate shooting and police brutality. However, the message remains the same, the need for a better Nigeria. Listen, enjoy Eedris Abdulkareem – “Jaga Jaga (Reloaded)” ft. Mr Raw & Madarocka below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Eedris_Abdulkareem_-_Jaga_Jaga_Reloaded_ft_Mr_Raw_Madarocker_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimag...
10 Most Face-Melting Moments by Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-19T15:50:12+00:00“>April 19, 2021 | 11:50am ET Deep into their illustrious career, alternative rock heroes Dinosaur Jr. are set to release their 12th studio album, Sweep It into Space, on April 23rd. It’s a testament to the enduring consistency of the band’s singer, guitarist, and central force J Mascis. A gifted multi-instrumentalist, Mascis first established himself as the speed-demon drummer of Massachusetts hardcore band Deep Wound. From there, he’d form Dinosaur with fellow Deep Wound member Lou Barlow in 1984. Guided by Mascis’ twangy, pseudo-country vocals and an incendiary electric guitar assault, Dinosaur broke onto the scene something like the punk-rock version of Neil ...
CHVRCHES Return With New Single “He Said She Said”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-19T17:13:25+00:00“>April 19, 2021 | 1:13pm ET CHVRCHES have returned with their first new single in nearly two years, “He Said She Said”. After dropping Love Is Dead in 2018, the Scottish trio embarked on an extensive tour, before beginning 2020 with what they thought would be a quick break. Instead, they found themselves quarantining on opposite sides of the world, with Martin Doherty and singer Lauren Mayberry isolating in Los Angeles while Iain Cook holed up in Glasgow. The indie poppers became much more familiar with video call and audio sharing technologies, writing songs together despite being over 5,000 miles apart. “He Said She Said” was the first resu...
Kaycee Ndu – Enter (Music + Video)
Here’s a brand-new song coming from Kaycee Ndu – Enter. Gospel music artist, Pastor Kaycee Ndu unveils this latest gospel prophetic tune he calls “Enter”. The much anticipated single is not your regular kind of song. It’s a prophetic song and the lyrics are followed by some soul instrumentals. Pastor Kaycee releases the prophetic utterances as his audience responds with gusto and the background laces the words and stirs up the atmosphere for contact with the spirit realm. It’s more like a worship piece that toes a revelation and prophetic pattern. However, this song is still going to make you get up on your feet and dance in the prophetic. Speaking on the song, the music minister says we live in a wicked surrounded by enemies trying to stop us. But we’ll surmount and we’ll enter our place ...
Prince Micah – Halleluyah (Music + Video)
Check out this new music and video coming from Prince Micah – Halleluyah. Afro-gospel music sensation, Prince Micah returns with this amazing tune he titles “Halleluyah”. This is coming after he released “Call” just last month, which was an excellent output on his part. Hallelujah is mid-tempo tune rendered in worship that can stir up the spirit of every listener and place it in the mood for an all-out gratitude to God for all his goodness. Unlike his first single for the year which was on the AfroGospel high praise category, Micah decides to deliver this tune slowly and intentionally to bless his audience. He tags it along with a crystal clear visual to complete this offering for those who are pleased by sights and sounds. Overall, this song and video is going to bless your lives as his s...
Morrissey Says He’d Sue The Simpsons for Slander, But “It Requires More Funding Than I Could Possibly Muster”
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-20T02:27:36+00:00“>April 19, 2021 | 10:27pm ET Morrissey has issued his “first comment (and hopefully my last)” on a recent episode of The Simpsons parodying the former Smiths singer. Entitled “Panic on the Streets of Springfield”, Sunday night’s episode saw Lisa become obsessed with a British singer named Quilloughby, whose resemblance to 1980s Morrissey is uncanny. But after attending a concert, Lisa learns that Quilloughby has aged to become an overweight cantankerous racist, who has forsaken veganism after learning “it was invented by foreigners.” In response, Morrissey’s manager Peter Katsis issued two strongly worded statements on Facebook, in which...
