Author Archives: GoldMark

Johnny Venus & 6lack Share Sweet Song ‘So Beautiful’

You know, seeing that Johnny Venus — also known as Olu of Earthgang — had a new love song out featuring Spillage Village compatriot 6lack, you might have thought you’d hear 6lack doing the crooning and Olu rapping. As it turns out, “So Beautiful” does things the other way around (a nice example of how […]

Paul Stanley Defends Exclusion of Kiss Alumni at Farewell Show

Paul Stanley has explained why no former members of Kiss appeared at or were mentioned at the group’s final concert. The Dec. 2, 2023 show featured Stanley and co-founding bassist Gene Simmons joined by the group’s most recent and longest-tenured lead guitarist and drummer: Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. Although they were occasionally featured in […]

PRESIDENT Teases Music Ahead Of Download Festival Performance

UPDATE: 27/02/25 A new teaser video from PRESIDENT has just been posted to Instagram. With the caption reading ‘We All Choose To Find Hope’, the short clip sees a figure stood at a church altar with their back turned to the camera, before the phrase ‘In The Name Of The Father’ appears. Watch it below: […]

Kevin Liles, Def Jam and UMG Sued by Woman for Sexual Assault

Longtime music executive Kevin Liles, Def Jam Recordings and Universal Music Group are reportedly being sued by a woman for sexual assault. Former Def Jam Employee Accuses Kevin Liles of Rape On Thursday (Feb. 27), Variety broke the news that an anonymous female accuser recently filed the suit in New York Supreme Court claiming she was sexually […]

5 New Wave Bands That Belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s history with ‘80s new wave acts has been inconsistent and, at times, downright head-scratching. Several of the genre’s biggest artists have now been inducted, but there’s seemingly been no rhyme or reason as to how long they’ve had to wait. Talking Heads got the Hall call in the […]

10 Best The Bee Gees Songs of All Time

Few bands in music history have left as profound and enduring a mark as The Bee Gees. With their unmistakable harmonies, genre-defining creativity, and an ability to reinvent themselves across decades, the trio of Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb cemented their legacy as pop music royalty. From soulful ballads to disco anthems that lit up […]

Doechii Performs DSquared2 Fashion Week Show In Milan: Video

If you thought Doechii’s momentum would slow down in 2025, you’d be grossly mistaken. The Swamp Princess became just the third woman to win a Best Rap Album Grammy, wowed attendees and viewers with her performance, and followed up with a hit collaboration with Blackpink’s Jennie called “ExtraL.” As it turns out, that was just […]

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons’ Sons Are Recording Together

The son of Kiss stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons seem to have recorded 10 songs together. Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons recently shared photos of themselves with recording equipment and the caption “one song turned into 10 real quick.” Their next post, embedded below, featured them performing an unnamed original song with guitarist Jacob […]