New York City has been one of America’s central cities for both riots and peaceful protests following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. During the unrest, people have been stealing New York Police Department radios and playing music through them, including Judas Priest’s anthemic “Breaking the Law.” According to the
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The music industry took a stand yesterday on social media for #BlackoutTuesday — a pause from music releases and promotion to redirect focus on the injustice happening here in our country. The blackout wasn’t about remaining silent or simply posting a black square. It was about spreading awareness and taking action. And for Eric Prydz, that
Like many acts, Tool have had to closely monitor the Covid-19 situation as it pertains to the touring industry. They’ve now made the difficult decision to cancel their 2020 touring and have issued a statement on the matter. It reads as follows: As so many music lovers have come to realize over the last several
In the midst of an ongoing worldwide pandemic, the US right now is fighting for the rights of black Americans in response to the brutal murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department. As protests continue into their second week, the collective Movement 4 Black Lives, a coalition of more than
Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker have both been active this past week, hitting the streets in Los Angeles for multiple protest demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd’s death. But feeling there was still a message left to share, the pair then hit the studio to record a cover of Rage Against the Machine‘s
It’s easy to forget during times of civil unrest and protests across the country that we’re still under quarantine during a pandemic. Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida announced the state’s move into Phase 2 of his three-step plan to restart the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Under Phase 2, bars will be able to
On July 25, 1983, Metallica released Kill ‘Em All, the world’s first-ever thrash album, igniting a fresh new movement in metal as the U.S. finally had a response to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. The rest of the world would quickly follow and, here, we look back on the 40 Best Debut Thrash Albums of All
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, our lives and schedules have been flipped upside down. With so many looming questions about where the music industry will go or what the future holds, artists, industry workers, and fans have primarily been quarantined at home, looking to DJ live streams, zoom calls with surprise DJ’s, and virtual music
Metallica‘s “Nothing Else Matters” likely moved many a person when they first heard it. Now we’re reminded of the stirring instrumental thanks to classical/rock crossover pianist Ayse Deniz, who recently posted a pre-concert performance of the track online. “Look what I found! My ‘Nothing Else Matters’ arrangement before a concert,” says Deniz, sitting down at
Billie Eilish absolutely blasts the “All Lives Matter” slogan and holds nothing back in a recent social media post that’s drawing increasing attention. In the pop star’s update below, she takes a stand for George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement — a message that went out with much conviction to her 63.6 million followers over the
One of America’s great civil rights leaders, Martin Luther King, Jr., gave arguably his best known and most often quoted speech, the “I have a dream” speech, on Aug. 28, 1963. The March on Washington for jobs and freedom culminated with King speaking from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. King was
Colorado and its signature Red Rocks Amphitheatre may not see the return of events until 2021, according to CPR News. As the music world experiences its “lost summer,” venues, promoters, bands — and even fans — have mentally prepared themselves for an uneventful year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. To play it safe, acts have started booking out
One of the most impassioned speeches that has universally received praise in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death came from Run the Jewels’ Killer Mike, who spoke during the Atlanta Mayor’s press conference as rioting broke out in the city. The rapper revealed at the outset that he is the son of an Atlanta police
What started as an idea from the marketing director of Atlantic Records and artist campaign manager of Platoon has become a wide spread stand in solidarity tomorrow, Tuesday June 2nd by the majority of the music industry. Every major record label and even Spotify are pledging to disconnect from work, social media and general music
Josef Bansuelo, former bassist for hardcore punk band 7Seconds, has died. Frontman and former bandmate Kevin Seconds shared the news in a post on Facebook. “I just got word that my friend and ex-band brother Joe Bansuelo lost his battle with cancer,” Seconds wrote. “I had been informed in recent days by close friends that
With Virgil Abloh, artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear collection and CEO of the trendy label Off-White, being called out for only sharing a screenshot donation for $50, it’s nice to see that many EDM producer/DJs are being more generous. Today, Marshmello donated $50,000 to the NAACP. In the past week, Kayzo, Ghastly, Deorro, Svdden
On Tuesday, June 2, the music industry is calling for a “blackout” in response to George Floyd’s death and as a way to stand in solidarity against racial injustice in our country. Due to recent events please join us as we take an urgent step of action to provoke accountability and change. As gatekeepers of
Marshmello is fed up with the ongoing protests and racial injustice. Although the DJ/producer rarely uses his platform to speak out, enough is enough. Marshmello says he’s reached his “tipping point” and gives a statement below in a series of tweets. He writes, “black culture and influence play a big part in the music i