Music

Okay, so maybe the subtitle is just a very niche fantasy held by only the author of this article and some other vintage tech geeks, but a form of progressive electronica has been making its way through the ranks recently, and even more indie electronica acts like Gorillaz and Bonobo do take a couple of

If anyone knows how to write a good thrash song, Megadeth‘s Dave Mustaine is certainly qualified for the job. During a new conversation on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live, the musician shared what he thinks is the key to writing a successful thrash song. The topic came up as Mustaine was discussing songs that influenced him when he

One of the hottest and most unique new talents to emerge out of Jamaica’s fertile music scene, vocalist/songwriter Marcilli (they/them) fuses dance music, R&B and Latin pop into an irresistible brew on their new single, the defiantly incendiary ‘Done (Breakup Anthem)’. Inspired by the edgier bits of Billie Elish, Rihanna, Suga of BTS and R&B

Touring can lead to some wild situations, as rock and metal musicians often do extreme things to entertain themselves and each other. Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor knows that as well as anyone else, and in a new chat with Classic Rock magazine, he revealed a particularly gross late ‘90s prank involving him, bandmate Shawn “Clown”

The highly anticipated release of the collaborative EP “Lonely Together” by the rocktronic/melodic bass trio, SadBois, is just around the corner on July 26th, 2023. The EP, distributed through Flux Pavilion’s Circus Electric, a sub-division of Circus Records, boasts an exceptional lineup of talented artists, each contributing their unique sound to create a captivating exploration

Last Wednesday (July 26), Loudwire reported that iconic Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56. Naturally, numerous rock and metal musicians have since paid tribute to her, including Foo Fighters and Alanis Morissette at Foo Fighters’ most recent concert. Last night (July 29), both Foo Fighters and Morissette played lengthy shows

Los Angeles-based producer/DJ CHYL has just released her debut EP, Mini Motors, on Dim Mak. The five-track EP is a lesson in speed house; as you might surmise every track is played at a blistering tempo. However, despite the high BPM, speed house is undeniably fun, it’s impossible to not just hop around and get

Meet Mike Gabler, the metalhead heart valve specialist who won Season 43 of hit reality TV show competition Survivor and donated the entire $1 million prize to charity. This generous move was something the contestant, who was always referred to by his last name, kept as a secret from the other competitors, meaning it did not at

Insomniac’s premiere trance festival, Dreamstate, is getting even bigger and better this year, relocating to the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach. This will be the second Insomniac festival that takes over the space following two years of Day Trip. While the two different festivals take on a decidedly different vibe, the results should be

One does not simply listen to Tool. One plunges entirely into an immersive sonic experience that takes the listener through a thought-provoking spiral of complex musicianship and perplexing lyrical content. Part of the band’s mystique is their ability to carry an air of mystery with them, never fully divulging the meaning behind Maynard James Keenan‘s

When it comes to tech house, few do it better than San Pacho. He’s proven to be one of the most exciting rising artists and now he’s recently teamed up with No Thanks for their punchy tech house collab, “Freak.” Once again signed to Matroda’s Terminal Underground, “Freak” showcases the thumping grooves that San Pacho

Earlier this week, Avenged Sevenfold‘s show in Detroit, Michigan was postponed due to inclement weather. Opener Kim Dracula was able to perform their scheduled set, but a series of lightning strikes forced the venue to call off Avenged’s set. M. Shadows has since addressed the postponement. The concert was scheduled for July 26 at the

We can always count on Rich Furniss to provide delectable grooves reminiscent of the classic house sound with a modern touch. He recently teamed up with Boogietraxx and RONI for their sun soaked house anthem “What You Got” that’s bursting with beauty and joy the minute you press play. This disco-infused house track is a

Before Slash and Duff McKagan rejoined Guns N’ Roses in 2016, there was a lot of division within the band’s fanbase. A lot of people remained loyal both to Axl Rose and Slash and McKagan, though, and some GN’R fans have taken to the internet to share their thoughts on the supergroup Velvet Revolver. Slash,

&friends has continually proven himself to be the master at tribal and afro house, with an incredible gift at crafting the finest grooves you’ll ever hear. Now, he’s back with a robust EP ‘Ominira’ in collaboration with fellow producer Samuel Cosmic, signed to his Hidden Hands imprint. ‘Ominira’ is a 2-track delivery, with “Halele” and

Most musicians can pinpoint the moment they realized they wanted to pursue music as a career. For Avenged Sevenfold‘s Synyster Gates, there were two instances — one song and one music video — that sealed the deal for him. Gates discussed his musical beginnings during an interview with Power Hour‘s Matt Pinfield at the Sonic Temple

Waxman (CA) has turned out to be a frequent face on David Hohme’s beautiful ‘Where The Heart Is’ imprint, consistently delivering dreamy tunes that have resonated with fans all over the world. He recently returned to the label to release a two-track EP, titled ‘Home’, that is yet another incredible work of art from this

Morrissey has criticized what he called “insultingly stupid” tributes to Sinéad O’Connor in the media upon the Irish singer’s death at 56 this week. After news emerged on Wednesday (July 26) that Sinéad O’Connor had died, many music outlets and musicians paid their respects and shared kind words about the late pop and rock vocalist. But the former The Smiths lead