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Bandcamp Has Been Blocked in China
A new story from Resident Advisor has revealed that the popular music platform Bandcamp is now blocked in China. RA reports that numerous Chinese artists and labels sent proof of the block and confirmed the story. They would go on to share a number of social media posts—including one from a popular Chinese censorship tracking account—that confirmed the ban occurred on February 16th, 2021 and has been ongoing with the exception of February 18th, 2021, when it appears to have been temporarily lifted. Statements from numerous artists note that since website censorship is common, many residents have grown used to using VPNs to bypass the blocking system. A local artist named SVBKVLT spoke to RA about the new restrictions and emphasized the fact that many are ...
Tiësto Says His Daughter Loved the Hit Song “The Business” Even in the Womb
November saw the birth of EDM royalty when legendary producer Tiësto and his wife, Annika Backes Verwest, welcomed to the world a baby daughter. In a recent interview with RADIO.COM‘s Julia Lepidi, the dance music superstar sat down to discuss a range of topics from his future projects, plans for the return of live events, and most importantly, his life with his newborn daughter. “I’m super happy, it’s the best gift I got this year, especially with this lockdown it’s so nice to spend time with her and go through this whole process,” the proud father explained. “I can’t complain, I’ve been very lucky.” One of the standout points of the interview was when Tiësto shared how big of a fan his daughter was of his recent single, “The Business.”&n...
Feed Me Announces Debut NFT Release
Joining the growing list of electronic artists entering the world of non-fungible tokens, or NFT, is Feed Me. The announcement comes just hours after the famed British electronic music producer teased his next album. For those unfamiliar with the art phenomenon, NFTs are essentially crypto-powered digital collectibles that you can buy and sell. Feed Me took to Twitter to announce the upcoming release and share his excitement, since he’s been creating digital art for decades. The artwork will be sold on the SuperRare digital marketplace. On other marketplaces, many copies of each piece can be minted and multiple people can purchase one. SuperRare, on the other hand, sells only single-release content, so the purchaser will be the sole owner of the rare NFT. Feed Me’s de...
Vanessa Bryant Blasts Meek Mill’s “Disrespectful” Kobe Lyric
Vanessa Bryant, widow of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, has blasted lyrics from a leaked Meek Mill song as “extremely insensitive and disrespectful.” Meek says he has apologized. As Complex notes, lyrics to a track believed to be called “Don’t Worry (RIP Kobe)” appeared on the internet with the line, “This bitch I’m fuckin’ always tell me that she love but she ain’t ever showed me/ Yeah, and if I ever lack, I’m goin’ out with my chopper, it be another Kobe.” The joke references the events of January of last year, when Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna (aka Gigi) died in a helicopter crash. On Tuesday, Vanessa Bryant responded in a social media post. “I find this line to be extremely insensitive and disrespectful. Period,” she wrote. “I am not familiar with any of your mu...
The Offspring Announce New Album Let the Bad Times Roll, Share Title Track: Stream
The Offspring will return on April 16th with their tenth studio album. Entitled Let the Bad Times Roll, it serves as the long-awaited follow-up to 2012’s Days Go By. As was the case for Days Go By, The Offspring recruited Bob Rock to produced Let the Bad Times Roll. The new album spans 12 tracks in total. The title track serves as the lead single and is streaming below. “Coming For You”, a song originally released way back in 2015, also appears on the tracklist, as does a newly recorded version of the band’s 1997 classic “Gone Away”. Last year, The Offspring released a quarantine cover of Tiger King’s “Here Kitty Kitty”, and celebrated the holidays with their own version of “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”. [embedded content] Let the Bad Times Roll Artwork: <img data-attachment-id=&q...
The Offspring Announce Let the Bad Times Roll, Share Title Track
“Pinch yourself, it’s real” was the punchline to The Offspring’s jokey (but serious) announcement that a new record was dropping soon, the group’s first new LP since 2012. Guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman and singer Bryan “Dexter” Holland released an audio statement that affirmed, “We’re putting out a record. This is true. It’s different this time. Because it’s done. It’s finished. It’s ‘in the can’ as they say. We’re putting this out.” And they’re right. The irreverent punk veterans announced that their first album in nearly a decade, Let the Bad Times Roll, will be out on April 16 on Concord Records and is produced by Bob Rock. The album has been in the works for several years. From that collection, the band shared the title track, which the band says is reflective of these stran...
Damon Dash Talks New Streaming Service App & Big Business—”I’m Chasing Disney”
Source: Courtesy of Damon Dash / Damon Dash There is no denying Damon Dash’s impact on our culture. In recent years he has started to get his flowers for his business savvy. But when you do the math it is clear he needs more respect put on his name. Since leaving the Rap industry the Harlem native has evolved. His Cake-A-Holic persona is long behind him but that doesn’t mean he is any less self-assertive about his signature approach to hustling for your last name. Currently, his biggest passion is content, creating it and more importantly distributing it on his own terms. In 2019 he launched his own streaming service, Dame Dash Studios. While the move should have been celebrated by the Hip-Hop community he was met with doubt from his peers and naysayers alike. But this is not the first tim...
Tyler, the Creator Provides The Sound For Coca-Cola’s New Commercial
Source: Christopher Polk/E! Entertainment / Getty Ever wondered what a Coca-Cola commercial soundtracked by Tyler, the Creator would sound like? The beverage company has quenched your curiosity. Coca-Cola released a new ad that features the IGOR crafter’s music touch on it. The rapper joyfully shared the 2-minute and some change ad on his Twitter account, saying, “I provided Coca-Cola with all the sounds for this =),” on Sunday (Feb.21). I PROVIDED COCA-COLA WITH ALL THE SOUNDS FOR THIS =) : https://t.co/0AWijLVsay — Tyler, The Creator (@tylerthecreator) February 21, 2021 In the video, people get their dancing legs after taking the first refreshing sip of Coca-Cola. Dancing breaks out at the dinner table, the corner store, watching a soccer game on a roof, gaming lab, and even in the bedro...
Idris Elba Reveals Collaboration With Megan Thee Stallion in the Works
In a recent interview with Idris Elba on The All-New Capital Weekender, the double-threat actor and dance music producer indicated he’s coming in hot with a slew of new original songs in the near future. Evidently, Elba has been hunkered down in the studio over the last several months and has multiple high-profile collaborations to show for it. That includes a track with “Come Together” producer Franky Wah, and a “sneaky tune” that Elba has been keeping under wraps with Megan Thee Stallion and Davido. Immediately after the reveal, Elba shared that he’s found himself in a positive, motivated headspace and is ready to take his music to the next level. “It’s one of those junctures, where I just feel like man, life’...
Serato and Splice Join Forces to Launch Arcade-Inspired Music Production Competition
The production grandmasters at Serato Studio and Splice are summoning all music producers for a beatmaking battle for the ages. Their joint competition, BeatFighter Slam Dunk, will pit producers against each other in a head-to-head competition for the chance to be crowned a beatmaking champion. To accept this challenge, producers must create a beat using sounds from the Splice BeatFighter sound pack. Beats must utilize at least one sound from the pack in order to be eligible. You’ll then need to screen-record your Serato studio session, upload the session to Instagram, and use the hashtag #SeratoBeatFighter to enter. If your entry impresses the judges you could land among the elite eight beat fighters, who will compete head-to-head until one winner is ultimately left stand...
Australia’s competition chief claims victory after Facebook standoff
The architect of Australian media reforms being watched around the world claimed victory on Wednesday, even as critics said concessions to the laws forcing Big Tech to pay for news content have given Facebook and Google a get-out clause. The Australian government made late changes to the laws after Facebook last week blocked news content in Australia, escalating a dispute over the proposed legislation and catching international attention. The amended legislation is expected to pass the Senate this week, despite opposition from some minor opposition parties and independent politicians who argue it disadvantages smaller news companies. Rod Sims, the chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), told Reuters the bargaining power imbalance he was tasked with correcting...
Gerard Way, Julien Baker to Play Sound Mind Live’s Unwound & Unplugged Livestream
More so than ever, we’re fixated by our phones. After all, it’s not like we’re doing much going out these days. That only adds to the relevance of the National Day of Unplugging, as it reminds us all to put away the smart devices just for a day and find healthier ways to connect. That’s why Sound Mind Live is teaming with NDU to host Unwound & Unplugged, an acoustic concert and mental health panel livestream. Hosted by Dr. Mike Friedman of Consequence Podcast Network’s Going There with Dr. Mike, the event is set to take place March 2nd at 8:00 p.m. ET. Scheduled guests include Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, Julien Baker, and DeathbyRomy. In addition to stripped-down performances, they’ll “unwind” with stories of their own mental health battles, dealing with isolation, and how ...
