Music

Get ready for this one. You know when there are certain classic that must not be touched at all because their legendary status just renders them so. When until today, ‘Leave this World Behind’ from those Swedish legends was such a track. Egzod has again worked this magic though and done the unthinkable making a

Staind frontman Aaron Lewis is hopeful that the band’s first studio album since their 2011 self-titled release will be done by the end of 2021. They had planned to have it completed sooner, but obviously the pandemic had other plans for them (and everyone else). “I would certainly love to have it recorded and done by the

Shambhala Music Festival has officially postponed again, moving from 2021 to 2022. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Shambhala was forced to postpone (in other words, cancel) its 2020 event. Now, as festival season draws near once again, organizers give a much needed update in the post below. In light of the ongoing public health

While some festival events are being pushed to 2022, Bonnaroo will be staging a 2021 edition this September, lining up Foo Fighters as one of the three headliners alongside Lizzo and Tyler, the Creator. This year’s event will take place the weekend of Sept. 2-5 in Manchester, Tennessee, starting with an opening night that includes

KSHMR recently took over r/EDM for an exclusive Reddit AMA, on the heels of his first album release. The producer added his own personal touch to the experience by uploading video responses in addition to the transcribed answers. Following the release of his impressive debut Harmonica Andromeda, KSHMR discussed inspirations and influences on the album, as well

The “rock is dead” argument has been bandied about frequently since Gene Simmons posed the notion in a 2014 interview, but legendary guitarist Tony Iommi isn’t quite buying that hypothesis. The Black Sabbath guitar great was asked about the “rock is dead” debate, to which he told Consequence of Sound, “I don’t think rock is

Louis The Child released their debut album, Here For Now, last year. Teaming up with a variety of artists like Quinn XCII, Bob Moses, Foster The People, EARTHGANG, and more, it was a brilliant depiction of their carefree aesthetic and joyful, exuberant style of production. Now, fans can enjoy the deluxe version of the album, which

Nike is now suing MSCHF, the company that collaborated with Lil Nas X on the recently-announced Satan Shoes. After the shoes went viral on the internet, the sportswear brand has been accused of supporting Satanism by people all over. MSCHF and Lil Nas X just announced the shoes yesterday (March 29), along with the rapper’s new song

This Women’s History Month we’ve witnessed a noticeable shift in the growing effort to include more women in electronic/dance music. The release of the UNDERPLAYED documentary stirred up some much needed conversation and the all-women digital festival lineups didn’t go unnoticed — but, there’s still a long way to go. Nine out of ten women

A new vaccine app has been developed to help determine whether people will have access to concert venues in the state of New York. In addition to showing whether or not an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19, it also shows test results for the virus. The app is called Excelsior Pass, and it functions as

Motez offers a gorgeous, reflective soundscape with his latest single, “Give Me Space” featuring The Kite String Tangle. The track’s title is reiterated in the production, not only by the lyrical performance but through the actual space Motez carves out with lush, at times shining synths, delicate percussion and reverberant overdrive. “Give Me Space” dazzles

When it comes to death metal musicians, the dichotomy between art and real life could be measured in light years. Though brutal, gory and unapologetically violent onstage, the great majority of death metal musicians are teddy bears, racking up wholesome moments like kills in a horror flick. Amon Amarth’s Johan Hegg is a brutal guttural

Oliver Heldens just unleashed another Pokémon-charged banger, “Zapdos.” Based off the legendary dual-type Electric/Flying creature, “Zapdos” powers up with electrifying energy. Thick plucks and proper breaks open up the track and drive straight into an epic build before dropping into the track’s playful four on the floor groove. Back in 2014, Heldens released his iconic dance

Islander are putting the focus on suicide prevention and mental health awareness with their latest single, “What Do You Gotta Lose?,” also partnering with the To Write Love on Her Arms organization and making the track a fundraiser. “‘What Do You Gotta Lose?’ is a song about hoping for a better tomorrow. I’ve personally dealt

Remember when Space Laces dropped Vaultage 003 two weeks ago and left us craving the demos in full length? Today, his first single of 2021, “Dominate,” has landed on Never Say Die. The track was a standout as one of energetic bass house selects from the project — and the full-length version builds a journey

As vaccinations continue around the world, the live music industry is preparing for its return, and last night (March 27) in Barcelona one of the first major steps was taken toward a mass gathering event. Organizers called upon Spanish rock band Love of Lesbian to headline a concert that was also viewed as a Covid-19

North Coast Music Festival lays claim to Labor Day Weekend in Chicagoland with the announcement of its 2021 lineup. The three-day fest sees Kaskade, Louis the Child, GRiZ, Ganja White Night, Zeds Dead and Rezz headlining. Staying true to the city’s love for house music, Chicago native and tech house extraordinaire Green Velvet will perform. Alongside him