The video for “Tommy,” from 17-year-old Richmond artist Nettspend, is all lights and nerves, a blaring, buzzing distillation of the rebellious, chaotic vibe Gen Alpha has synthesized from years of “unprecedented times” and unmonitored internet access (Skibidi Toilet, anyone?). “Tommy” appears on Nettspend’s debut mixtape, Bad Ass F*cking Kid, which dropped just ahead of Christmas […]
A new concert film and soundtrack surrounding Neil Young‘s 2023 solo tour will arrive in the spring. Coastal will screen in theaters for one night only on April 17, and the 11-track soundtrack album will arrive the next day. The movie was directed by actress Daryl Hannah, Young’s wife, from footage shot during the singer-songwriter’s 2023 solo […]
As the annual celebration of pop punk, emo, metalcore and more hits the continent, we explore what makes the event so special and why this next bigger step into Europe is so exciting for music fans worldwide. Photo: Samantha Corcoran The beauty of calling somewhere home is that it doesn’t have to be in one […]
The Notorious B.I.G.‘s publishing and publicity rights are reportedly close to being sold for the asking price of $100 million to $150 million. Biggie’s Publishing Rights Command Huge Payday On Friday (Feb. 28), The Hollywood Reporter named music publishing company Primary Wave as the prospective buyer. The rapper’s brief catalog is up for $100 million, as […]
Dååth Tap Cynic’s Paul Masvidal For Cover Of Air’s “Run” Band Photo: Cynic (?) Progressive death metal outfit Dååth have released their rendition of Run, originally by French electronic duo Air. This reimagined version features Cynic’s Paul Masvidal on vocals and guitar, with mixing handled by Igorrr mastermind Gautier Serre. Dååth guitarist Eyal Levi shared […]
AC/DC is prepping for their ‘Power Up’ tour, and we’re giving you a chance to tap into the hype and win their catalog on vinyl. You read that right– you could win a copy of AC/DC’s entire catalog on vinyl. This prize is an audiophile’s dream come true. Here’s What You Could Win One lucky […]
While speaking about the many injuries he has suffered throughout his career in a recent interview with Laughingmonkeymusic, Exodus’ Gary Holt made the claim that Metallica’s James Hetfield “cheats” while strumming his guitar in order to make it easier on himself when playing “brutal,” fast paced, riffs. “We all cheat,” Holt said. “We’re f*cking 60 […]
Eddie Vedder, the iconic voice of Pearl Jam and a celebrated solo artist, has carved a remarkable legacy in the world of rock music. With his deep, resonant voice and unparalleled ability to convey raw emotion, Vedder has captivated audiences for decades. Whether fronting the grunge revolution of the ’90s or exploring introspective themes in […]
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 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 […]