Music

Hailing all the way from New Zealand, QUIX initially traveled to North America in 2017 for 10 shows and finished up doing an astonishing 42. He has been tearing up the trap scene ever since, continuously shaking new ground with his unique sound design. Touring worldwide, including headline tours that included Coachella, EDC, and Ultra

Five Finger Death Punch just officially announced their upcoming new album Afterlife last week, and if you’re wondering about the inspiration for its title, it’s based on real encounters that both Ivan Moody and Zoltan Bathory have had. The guitarist actually described what a near-death experience feels like in an exclusive interview with Loudwire Nights host Toni Gonzalez. “The

It’s no secret BADVOID is one of the heavyweight kings, always infusing his productions with jaw dropping sounds and head banging energy. BADVOID is a natural when it comes to firing up the crowd with a fury of bass-fueled beats one can offer. Globally recognized as a headlining artist taking over a series of the

Matt Cameron has responded to a Rolling Stone report this week that posited Taylor Hawkins, the late drummer of Foo Fighters, wanted to tour less with the Dave Grohl-led rock band in his final days. The May 16 Rolling Stone article, “Inside Taylor Hawkins’ Final Days as a Foo Fighter,” featured parts of an interview with

From industry newcomer to dance music trendsetter, Haus of Panda is moving the needle in the modern rave scene like no other. Stepping onto the scene in 2017, he’s recognized for his high-octane signature sound marked by speed and power. As a new producer, Haus of Panda’s catalog could be heard on Diplo & Friends

Machine Gun Kelly was among the many performers last night (May 15) at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, and he was the only one performing from the rock genre. After dedicating his set to his “wife” Megan Fox and their “unborn child,” fans are dissecting the meaning behind the emotional gig. The

Americana’s greatest material has been born of rich harmonies, starting with a powerful vocal, of course, which is essentially the biggest cornerstone of David Sparrow’s Beggars & Choosers. While there’s something to be said about the poetic depth that Sparrow has as a lyricist, this is an even more melodic effort than I would normally expect

Coachella is just about a month behind us now, but Goldenvoice continues to drop massive, uniquely curated lineups that make us want to continue traveling to shows all year long. The latest is a new venture called Portola, set at Pier 80 in San Francisco, and the artist selection is simply dazzling. Headlining the two-day festival

Do you ever wish that your favorite rock and metal bands collaborated to create an all-star jam? Over the years, countless bands have collaborated on stage in some of the most impressive and unlikely performances. Who would have ever thought that Lady Gaga and Metallica would grace the stage together? Or who exactly came up

Over Movement Music Festival weekend, the party doesn’t stop — and we’re not just saying that to be cute. Pre-parties and after parties are likely to go all night and well into the next day as a supplemental part of the overall Movement experience. Whether you’re into official afters or underground events, there’s a plethora

After teasing us with new music in 2021, New Monarch (formerly Monarch) are now in the process of finishing up their debut studio album with producer Bob Marlette, and they’ve given us another new track called “The Day You Left” ahead of said album. As a refresher, New Monarch is the band consisting of former

Yamato has had a career that seems like some sort of movie. Yamato won “WORLD DJ CONTEST 2013 JAPAN” hosted by Coca Cola. He was then asked by Avicii at the world contest, held in Ibiza, to perform with him at the festival in Budapest, Hungary, which led him to become the first Japanese DJ/producer

The return to the concert stage post pandemic is eliciting plenty of emotions from musicians these days, and even though Metallica have played several times in recent years, it still doesn’t keep the band from getting caught up in the moment. During a recent show in Brazil, singer James Hetfield served up a rare moment

Southern California based, Sysdemes, has developed his own unique sound that combines elements from Electro and Progressive House; crafting a completely unique sonic universe, replete with brooding dark basslines and memorable melodies. A prolific producer, Sysdemes launched his Vault series in 2021 on Bandcamp to release the multitude tracks he had been accumulating but had

Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing will join his ex-bandmates when Priest accept the Award for Musical Excellence at the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony this November. The influential English heavy metal band infamously overlooked for induction in years past still won’t be part of the hall’s Performer Class. But Priest will finally achieve Rock

Hot off the release of SPLITTING, Shöckface has returned with north California based singer-songwriter Belak for a new single titled “ALWAYS FEELS LIKE.” The two artists met inside the metaverse after being awarded for their artwork in a soundstage.fm competition.  Belak and Shöckface have collected their emotions, feelings and creative energy on their latest collaborative