Riot Fest continued in Chicago’s Douglass Park on Friday, September 17th. Day 2’s robust lineup boasted sets from Coheed and Cambria, Meg Myers, Pinegrove, Radkey, Smashing Pumpkins, Sublime and recent Consequence Artists of the Month Meet Me @ the Altar and Amigo the Devil. In between sets, Consequence took some time to observe the fest’s ongoing COVID-19
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News Ezra Furman Releases New EP for Netflix’s Sex Education: Listen “I’m proud of this music and I feel so lucky to be involved in Sex Education. Now let’s all watch and root for the queers.”—Ezra Furman By Matthew Strauss September 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ezra Furman, photo by Buck Meek Facebook Twitter Today, Netflix
Try not to feint from shock, but a festival named for violent disobedience is showing some indifference to following the rules. The question is whether Chicago’s Riot Fest 2021 can enforce enough of its own COVID-19 protocols to avoid becoming a super-spreader event. There’s one big reason to think it’s possible. Last month, Lollapalooza welcomed some
Hello Joey! So lovely to speak with you today! Thanks so much for having me! Tell us about your latest project! There are three at the moment LOL. Putting the finishing touches on my new album. I was going to release this year but might wait until next year as I am not able to
Luka James is releasing his highly anticipated new single “Hazy Dreams” worldwide on Thursday, September 30th, 2021. Luka is a singer songwriter who grew up in Greenwich Village, New York. With hypnotic/emotive vocal layers, Luka produces heart filled songs offering cathartic release from complex internal monologues. Inspired by evocative vocalists like James Blake, Steve Windwood,
News Lakeyah Announces New Project With DJ Drama, Shares Video for New Song: Watch “313-414,” featuring Tee Grizzley, will appear on the Milwaukee rapper’s My Time By Matthew Strauss September 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lakeyah, photo by Chad Lawson Facebook Twitter Milwaukee rapper Lakeyah is releasing a new Gangsta Grillz project with DJ Drama. The
If the new song “Regeden” were a movie, it would be a Terry Gilliam-style piece. The peculiar and dramatic tones, courtesy of Switzerland’s Johanna Rittiner Sermier, has an undeniable imprint that it leaves on the listener. Where other songs may leave a tattoo or hook the lister with a catchy chorus, it’s Reittner Sermier’s haunting,
Next week, Genesis will hit the road together for the first time in 14 years. While the name of the “The Last Domino? Tour,” suggests the possibility for more shows beyond 2021, Phil Collins has now confirmed that once the band wraps up their North American leg in mid-December, that’ll be it. In the latest
Songs from the Land is Luis Mojica’s third album release following on the heels of the David Baron/Simone Felice produced collection How a Stranger is Made. Mojica’s work marks him as a true iconoclast in a musical world obsessed with surfaces and material success. There is no question Mojica would continue writing songs even if he never
“No More Waitin,’’ an exciting track off Washington-based band Vicious Kitty’s 2018 self-titled EP, has had new life breathed into it with a remix and recent re-release. While the original song is great and sounds similar, the remix is a tad more polished and powerful, giving it greater impact. The drums, bass, and guitar all
Los Angeles’ Chris Wills proves he’s prime time ready with the sparkplug “All American”. Bursting with energy and a catchy chorus that doesn’t lose its grip, “All American” is the pop rock track we’ve been patiently awaiting for all of 2021. Inspired by a dream that will never die, “All American” roots itself even further
News Lil Nas X Releases New Album Montero, New Video for “That’s What I Want”: Listen and Watch The long-awaited debut album from the pop megastar features Megan Thee Stallion, Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Doja Cat, and Jack Harlow By Evan Minsker September 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lil Nas X (Charlotte Rutherford) Facebook Twitter Lil
“Should he say the things he truly feels,” Morrissey sang to open his 2021 Riot Fest headlining performance, “And not the words of one who kneels?” With this snippet of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” you could sense something bubbling just below the surface. The man who called the pandemic a “Con-vid,” and supported the far right, anti-Islam
Skweeze Get’m Drops solo WOOFER-BANGIN’ Track On his birthday! Cresson, PA — Friday, September 17th, 2021 — Since the separation of long time partner ‘Cam’ he has been busting his butt to create top-notch tunes. The sound has never been so textured and animated. The track is available on all platforms, through WORLDSTAR’s Distribution it
News Watch J Balvin’s “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” for NPR Balvin performed “In Da Getto,” “F40,” and more from a barge on New York’s East River By Madison Bloom September 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter J Balvin (Still from NPR’s “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” series). Facebook Twitter J Balvin was the latest artist to perform on
The Pitch: In 1996, Oasis was riding high off the success of their second album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, and an entire generation of British fans were entranced by Noel and Liam Gallagher’s earnest, po-faced lyricism and catchy acoustic tunes. They were big, to be sure, but their decision to host a two-day gig at Knebworth
News Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing Marilyn Manson of Sexual Assault The woman, who identifies as a former girlfriend, has 20 days to amend her lawsuit. Manson is facing three other sexual assault lawsuits. By Evan Minsker September 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Marilyn Manson (Leon Bennett/WireImage) Facebook Twitter Note: This article contains discusses alleged sexual assault.
“You don’t look like a bodyguard…” Warner Bros. announced today that it’s moving forward with a remake of Whitney Houston’s The Bodyguard. Nearly three decades after the 1992 romance starring Houston and Kevin Costner found runaway success, a new script is being penned by Matthew López, according to Variety. (The playwright and screenwriter received his
News Meek Mill Announces New Album Expensive Pain The Philadelphia rapper’s fifth studio full-length arrives on October 1 By Matthew Ismael Ruiz September 15, 2021 Facebook Twitter Meek Mill, June 2019 (Paras Griffin/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Meek Mill has announced Expensive Pain, his fifth studio album, set to come out on October 1. The follow-up
America’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci has been forced to comment on the curious case of Nicki Minaj’s cousin’s friend’s testicles. The bizarre episode launched on September 13th, as the first images of the 2021 Met Gala captured the attention of millions. Minaj tweeted that she wouldn’t be attending the fundraiser, because as