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China’s dark information age could be Russia’s future
When Russia blocked Facebook and restricted Twitter this month, many Chinese netizens were surprised. Wait a minute, they said: Russians could use Facebook and Twitter? Both social media platforms have been banned in China since 2009. By blocking online platforms, shutting down the last remnant of Russia’s independent media and criminalizing labeling the fighting in …
Faster Than Sound: Wait, how does SXSW music work again? Breaking Down the Basics and Some Favorites After Three Years Away – Music
Japanese breakfast (Photo by Jana Birchum) Unsettled spring weather and a familiar tension in my upper back can only mean one thing. My badge is waiting for me at the Convention Center, but after three huge years since I last attended with tote bags, I can’t remember exactly where I’m supposed to channel that energy. …
Ed Sheeran, Cradle of Filth and the urge to merge | The music
Just a duo: The red-haired man and the mascara-wearing metal band finally got married Sterling Munksgard / Shutterstock.com Here’s a thought experiment that doesn’t require much thought. Take out a sheet of paper and draw a Venn diagram with three categories: 1. People who love Ed Sheeran 2. People who love Cradle of Filth 3. …
Interview: K-pop group OneUs make their Houston debut
K-pop group Oneus is making their first stop in Houston in 2022. Photo: courtesy / courtesy OneUs members have never been to Houston. And if you ask what excites them the most, it’s barbecue and Beyoncé. The K-pop group performs March 7 at White Oak Music Hall as part of a 14-city tour that sells …
Bappi Lahiri: ‘King of Bollywood disco’ has rejuvenated Indian cinema | Bollywood
At the height of his fame in the 1980s, “the disco king of Bollywood”, Bappi Lahiri, who died this week, was composing nearly 15 soundtracks a year. Born in Kolkata in 1952 into a musical family (his parents were classically trained musicians and playback singer Kishore Kumar was his uncle), Lahiri’s first soundtrack was for …
The Super Bowl halftime show was a mixture of respectability and calculation
The show first became a tradition at the 1993 NFL Halftime Show when Michael Jackson was asked to headline. Prior to its twelve minutes of greatness and intensity that year, early Super Bowl halftime shows were similar to college football halftime events — marching bands and homegrown talent. The League noticed a missed opportunity when …
The radical experimentation of black psychedelia
A final reason why black psychedelia has not been heralded or even identified as such is that its distinctive contributions have been usurped by discussions of Afrofuturism – a long-standing movement that critics have named in the 1990s and which drew its energy from psychedelia once the 1960s struggle for radical change. encountered a drastic …
Delta County Chamber Announces Passion Band as Entertainment for Fire & Ice | News, Sports, Jobs
ESCANABA – Fire & Ice, the annual fundraising gala to benefit the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, will feature the Passion Band as entertainment this year. The event will take place on Saturday, April 23 at the Terrace Bay Inn. The black tie event will always …
There are many good things about Saba’s “Few Good Things”
Saba performs during day one of the 2019 Lollapalooza Music Festival at Grant Park on August 1, 2019 in Chicago. Credit: Courtesy of Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS Almost four years after her second album, “CARE FOR ME,” Saba finally released her new album, “Few Good Things,” on Friday. The Chicago-based artist turned heads with his …
‘Summer of Soul’ soundtrack tops new music releases this week
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Some soul legends top the list of new music releases this week, along with the return of Jethro Tull, Anais Mitchell and the Temptations and a sequel to Our Lady Peace (all subject to change) … Album of the week: Months after its release, we’re still abuzz about “Summer of Soul (…Or, …
What kind of genre is The Weeknd?
[ad_1] WITH his complex combination of dark melodies and fusion of different sounds, Canadian singer The Weeknd paved the way for the development of a distinct genre of music. The Weeknd’s musical career has been widely acclaimed for its variety and dark lyrics, which cover topics such as romanticism and melancholy. 2 The Weeknd’s real …
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To watch in 2022: the 10 musical groups to watch for the new year
[ad_1] NOTNew artists had a hard time in 2020. Bands that were on the verge of becoming the Next Big Thing found themselves dropping tours and pushing back albums. Over the past 12 months, however, there has been almost too much to choose from, whether it’s edgy post-punk, woozy Welsh rock, or fuzzy Gen-Z pop. …
The best soul of 2021
THE BEST OF 2021 The best soul of 2021 By Natelegé Whaley December 22, 2021 2021 has been a historic year for music, bringing us many albums and EPs that were either conceptualized, produced or completed during the pandemic. Some projects reflected growing social unrest; others sang timeless tunes of connection and the meaning of …
Mark Morris, Hawaiian Holiday Magic; Following
[ad_1] There’s a lot to see and hear this weekend in the Bay Area, whether or not you’re in the mood for a vacation show. Here is a partial summary. Mark Morris’ Bay Area Tradition The Brooklyn-based Mark Morris Dance Group has been hosting their mini-residences at UC Berkeley since 1987, and it’s always nice …
‘I’ve seen aliens’: former methamphetamine addict teams up with mother to help others
[ad_1] A mother and son share their poignant story of mental health issues and methamphetamine addiction in an effort to help others. VICKI ANDERSON reports. Drugged on methamphetamine, Hunter “King Cass” Wilson knocked on a door at Burnham military camp and told police he unlocked a secret code to contact other worlds. Deep in a …
Concert Review: Kane Brown of Country Music in Charlotte NC
[ad_1] Kane Brown performing at Spectrum Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 4, 2021. DANIEL COSTON When I interviewed Kane Brown a few months ago, I spent a good portion of the 15 minutes I spent with him asking him what he thought of his nomination to Time magazine’s 2021 list of his most …
Opinion: How Stephen Sondheim kept Broadway fresh and vital
[ad_1] If you are a fan of musical theater, it is fair to say that you are a fan of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim who passed away on Friday at the age of 91. A gifted composer and lyricist, Sondheim was the most artistically important showmaker of his generation. And what shows they were: “Company”, …
So what is the “sound of Melbourne”? Local musicians have ideas
[ad_1] Viola player Tamil Rogeon has seen waves of jazz rise and fall since he left Dandenong to haunt the many musical dives of central Melbourne in the mid-90s. originated in the UK and hip-hop was having an impact. His project RAah was inspired by all this in the 2000s. His last album focused on …
70 greatest musical documentaries of all time
[ad_1] Movies have always loved giving actors the chance to play the role of a rock star or emulate an iconic musician / singer, recreating those famous “Eureka!” studio moments and hit shows for a number of musical biopics. When it comes to historical musical moments, however, there’s nothing quite like seeing the real thing. …
“I’m going to write a musical”: with “Almanac”, the elderly of Tufts explore black art
[ad_1] What is black art and who has the agency to create it? What does it mean to create? These are some of the questions asked by Almanac, a new musical created by Tufts seniors Harrison Clark and Ben Mizrach, which runs at the Cohen Auditorium through November 14. Inspired by the work of composer …
Before Simu Liu became “Shang-Chi,” he was part of a college boy group and the University of Western Ontario hip-hop dance team.
by marvelShang-Chi and the legend of the ten rings introduced Simu Liu as mixed martial arts master, Shang-Chi. This character also loved karaoke, and Liu is no different. Here’s what we know about this actor and his experience singing for a boy group and even dancing on a college hip-hop dance team. Simu Liu attends …
Musical premieres and diverse list of plays mark Old Globe season 2022
[ad_1] A world premiere musical, a musical revival by Bob Fosse, four new plays and two outdoor Shakespeare productions will highlight The Old Globe’s 2022 season, which was announced today. Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein said San Diego’s oldest and largest theater will celebrate its survival from the pandemic with a season that honors …
Chicago Public Library-Blog: The Saga Continues: Wu-Tang Forever
[ad_1] There are times in pop culture history that are so epically monumental that any mention of them is sure to spark stories about where you were when “it’s” happened. In the not-so-distant past that can be considered contemporary history (but with enough years to make the small details less clear), someone gave me a …
YoungBoy Never Broke Again: Sincerely, Kentrell Album Review
[ad_1] Netflix’s inspirational documentary on YoungBoy Never Broke Again would probably look something like this: He was a teenager constantly fucked by the legal system and therefore made an outcast by the music industry, but despite that, he became l ‘one of the greatest rappers in the world; although this story may be a bit …
What bands play at the Shipyards Festival in North Vancouver?
[ad_1] All the fun begins at the Shipyards from 12 noon on Saturday September 25th. 🎸🎶 🺠The Shipyards Festival is set to make a big comeback this weekend with fun for the whole family – including a killer band lineup, an all-site beer garden with local beers, and plenty of activities for the whole …
A timeline of the rise of Juice Jam headliner Jack Harlow
[ad_1] Get the latest Syracuse news delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Jack Harlow’s rise in the mainstream may sound like the familiar tale of an industrial factory, but fame didn’t come overnight for the Louisville native. The Kentucky rapper has been striving to break into the rap game since he …
Wake the Giant, an “absolute banger”
[ad_1] From William Prince and DJ Shub to Third Eye Blind and Jessie Reyez, Thunder Bay’s first post-pandemic music festival was an unqualified success. THUNDER BAY – DJ Shub truly believes music is meant to help heal the nation. “I believe music is medicine and that is what people really need. They need to come …
Farewell to KISS: Gene Simmons talks about Gorge, KISS 2.0 and COVID-19: “Wear a mask”
[ad_1] There is no rocker like Gene Simmons. The KISS singer-bassist is refreshingly straightforward, often fun-loving, and perhaps the most business-conscious musician of all time. When Simmons, 72, isn’t coming up with concepts like the KISS Coffin, he’s on tour and planning the future of his iconic band, which has changed the face of live …
Most Recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees | Entertainment
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was founded in New York in 1983: the first inductees included Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and Buddy Holly, and the ceremony took place in 1986. The physical museum opened in 1995 in Cleveland, although the ribbon cutting ceremony came on June 7, 1993 and brought in music greats …
K-pop group Stray Kids embraces “noise music” in their new album “NOEASY”
[ad_1] Released on August 23, Stray Kids’ second full-length album, “NOEASY” quickly climbed the charts, debuting at No. 5 on the Billboard World Album Chart on August 31. Credit: Gabe Haferman | Photo editor assistant Released on August 23, Stray Kids’ second album, “NOEASY,” quickly climbed the charts, debuting at No. 5 on the Billboard …
Roots are a genre in their own right
[ad_1] The story of The Roots story begins at Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts where Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter were both students. The couple shared a musical kinship and made their street corner debut, rapping on pail drums. Their first “official†concert was a talent show in 1989 …
Aerosmith and Universal Music Group Announce Historic Global Strategic Alliance
[ad_1] As the 50th anniversary of the best-selling American hard-rock group of all time approaches, UMG is set to welcome Aerosmith’s entire catalog of recorded music, future musical releases, merchandise and the audiovisual content SANTA MONICA, California, 23 Aug 2021 / PRNewswire / – Aerosmith, the best-selling American hard rock band of all time, and …
Star-studded comeback concert in Central Park is silenced by lightning
[ad_1] It was meant to be a glorious celebration of New York City’s re-emergence after more than a year of pandemic hardship – a concert bringing together thousands of vaccinated fans on Saturday night on the Great Lawn in Central Park to hear a star-studded lineup. . And for the first two hours it was, …
NYS Fair concert guide: 11 must-see shows for all types of music fans
[ad_1] Do you like country music? Hip-hop or rock’n’roll? A little bit of everything? Then there is definitely a gig for you at the Great New York State Fair 2021. Over 50 national acts have been booked for this year’s NYS Fair, with two shows per day at Chevy Park and Chevy Court. The Chevy …
10 Best Music Documentaries About Peacock (According To IMDb)
[ad_1] While many documentaries that focus on a particular musical artist tend to stray into the territory of live concert films, there are many more that find a way to create more personal stories about them. artists. Being able to accurately sum up an artist’s entire career or even a particular moment for artists can …
Vivo review – IGN
Vivo is now streaming on Netflix. Right from the start, Vivo wants to lure you in with the kind of aesthetic we’ve come to expect from Disney / Pixar – photorealistic backgrounds and production design, and the same clay character designs the studio has produced in the past. a decade or so – before unveiling …
Vinco Ventures subsidiary Emmersive Entertainment announces NFT music streaming platform
[ad_1] Available for presale today, August 4e To 5:00 p.m. ET, the limited edition E-NFT will sell for a disruptive industry $ 1. The E-NFT will provide streaming music and accompanying artwork with playback available in the Emmersive Entertainment app, which is expected to launch soon on the Apple and Android platforms. Emmersive Entertainment, in …
Before and after “Maggot Brain” by Funkadelic
[ad_1] On more than three dozen virtuoso and genre-scrambling studio albums released from 1970 to 1982, George Clinton and members of his jolly collective Parliament-Funkadelic shaped the backbone and rocked the booty of modern groove. Formed by singers in the orbit of a New Jersey barbershop in 1955, the band started out as Frankie Lymon …
Post Malone races his own 2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan in Motley Crew clip
[ad_1] In the celebrity landscape (and especially among rappers), Post Malone is relatively low-key. From the few interviews he gives, his appearances and his occasional media posts, you can tell he seems to like so many things: fast cars (he’s a known and demanding car collector), beer. and cigarettes, and hip-hop. . For Motley crew, …
Pop Evil – Versatile Album Interview
[ad_1] Keep your hipster hubs in New York, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Pop Evil founder Leigh Kakaty wouldn’t trade his Michigan homeland, crediting the midwestern state’s dizzying roster – from Kid Rock to Eminem – for a sound on his band’s sixth album, Versatile, which sweeps away rap-rock, nu metal and more. We reached out …
11 fireworks across average Tennessee
[ad_1] Here are 11 in-person fireworks that take place in central Tennessee. 1Brentwood WHEN: July 4, 7 p.m., fireworks after the show OR: Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Parkway, Brentwood WHAT: The Town of Brentwood invites you to attend the annual Independence Day celebration at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park from 7 to 10 …