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These 9 women artists defined the Tumblr-era of alternative music
Now that the scene revival of 2019 has somewhat subsided, the soft grunge pinks and deep blues of the Tumblr era are back in full swing. Between 2009 and 2014, women such as Marina And The Diamonds (now known as MARINA) and Lana Del Rey were dominating the Tumblr dashboard. Grimes was stealing hyperpop hearts, […]
Danny Elfman announces first solo album in 37 years with "True" video
Award-winning composer Danny Elfman is gearing up to release Big Mess, his first full-length solo album since 1984’s synth-pop LP So-Lo. Elfman has now officially announced his forthcoming album with his new slow-burn track “True.” On April 12, Elfman unleashed a chaotic new video for “True” which offers another preview of what fans can expect […]
R I L E Y and Loote team up on heartbreak anthem “Tell Me Why”—listen
R I L E Y has teamed up with fellow genre-blending act Loote for his latest infectious single “Tell Me Why,” marking the singer’s first release of 2021. R I L E Y began teasing the collab in March with a retweet, later describing it as “one of [his] favorite songs” on his Instagram Story and confirming […]
13 Daft Punk-inspired artists who are helping further their legacy
Beyond the illusion of their masks, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (or, Daft Punk as you know them) permanently transformed the music industry. Their 1997 debut album, Homework, and 2001 follow-up album, Discovery, introduced the world to electronic music with an unprecedented voice. Over their nearly 30-year career, Daft Punk were always on the […]
Gwen Stefani weighs in on if a No Doubt reunion could happen
Next year, No Doubt’s iconic debut self-titled album officially turns 30. Naturally, whenever a historic anniversary for the band rolls around, reunion rumors begin to spread. During a new Apple Music interview with Zane Lowe, Gwen Stefani weighed in on if a No Doubt reunion could happen. As well, she opened up about her new […]
New York is planning to resume live events at stadiums and arenas–here’s how
COVID-19 has caused major disruptions to live music. However, there is good news for fans, because concerts might soon be returning to New York. There have already been a number of high profile experiments with large-scale public events. Last May, Arkansas hosted one of the first socially-distanced concerts. Soon after, the U.K. rolled out a […]
Coachella Festival has canceled its April 2021 dates
Some were expecting it, but others were hoping it wouldn’t happen. On Friday, it was confirmed that both Coachella and Stagecoach‘s April 2021 festival dates are canceled. The news arrives shortly after Glastonbury Festival also canceled its 2021 event. Read more: The internet is comparing Reddit’s stocks ploy to Bella Thorne—here’s why Due to the […]
Glastonbury Festival isn't happening in 2021 after all
Unfortunately, Glastonbury ticketholders received some not so good news this week. On Thursday, organizers for one of the world’s biggest music festivals announced that the 2021 event has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more: Weezer face technology’s side effects in the “All My Favorite Songs” video Just like so many other events, […]
Hear what Tim Burton collaborator Danny Elfman planned for Coachella
Legendary film composer Danny Elfman is back with an unsettling new video just in time for Halloween. On Thursday, Elfman unleashed his new single “Happy,” his first new piece of solo music since 1984. As well, the multi-talented musician has also signed with ANTI-/Epitaph Records. Read more: Hayley Williams supports LGBTQ+ fans after ex-bandmate’s alleged […]
blink-182 are still headlining the postponed 2021 Four Chord Music Fest
On Aug. 3, Four Chord Music Festival announced that its upcoming 2020 event has been postponed until 2021. Despite this setback due to coronavirus, however, blink-182 and the Used are still headlining the 2021 festival. Along with the headliners, all of the acts scheduled to perform at this year’s Four Chord Music Festival are returning […]
Aftershock postpones until 2021 with MCR and Metallica still headlining
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Aftershock is postponing its 2020 festival until 2021. Despite this setback, however, the festival has confirmed that headliners My Chemical Romance and Metallica are returning for next year’s festival. Aftershock Festival 2020 was scheduled to happen on Oct. 9 – 11. Read more: Hear blink-182 team up with Oliver Tree […]
Lollapalooza co-founder says we shouldn’t expect live music until 2022
Just like so many other festivals and gigs this year, Lollapalooza 2020 was canceled due to coronavirus. Following the sudden halt of live music, the industry is trying to predict when live events will resume back to normal. Although most reports predict that large-scale live events could return in the latter part of 2021, Lollapalooza […]
Bonnaroo cancels 2020 festival and reveals new 2021 dates
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, another festival is being postponed until 2021. Bonnaroo has officially canceled its 2020 festival in light of current events. Now, the Tennessee-based festival has announced its new dates for 2021. Read more: See Bring Me The Horizon enter a horrifying new world in “Parasite Eve” This year’s Bonnaroo featured […]
Before Burning Man and Lollapalooza, there was Desolation Center
In recent years, massive gatherings and festivals such as Burning Man, Lollapalooza and Coachella have become destination events that draw thousands. However, the roots of these cultural juggernauts are far humbler. That honor goes to Desolation Center, an early-’80s DIY venture that booked concerts in off-the-grid locations. And they were only promoted word-of-mouth. These gigs […]
Riot Fest postpones until 2021 and reveals the first wave of the lineup
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Riot Fest 2020 has been postponed until 2021. The festival announced the new dates and first lineup announcement on June 16. The Chicago-based festival follows a long list of other festivals that have been postponed this year including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Coachella and Reading and Leeds. Read more: My Chemical […]
Jimmy Eat World cancel upcoming 2020 tour with the Front Bottoms
Back in March, Jimmy Eat World announced their 2020 tour with the Front Bottoms, Turnover and Joyce Manor. Now, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Jimmy Eat World are unfortunately canceling the tour altogether. Jimmy Eat World took to social media on June 15 to announce the news that many fans were anticipating. Read more: Hear […]
Coachella announces 2021 dates after this year’s cancellation
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Coachella moved its 2020 festival to October. However, reports emerged recently that the festival may be canceled altogether as the pandemic progresses. This week, AEG, the owner of Coachella’s promoter Goldenvoice, announced major layoffs that have led to both Coachella and Stagecoach 2020 to be canceled. Now, Goldenvoice and […]
Here’s why getting festival tickets may be harder than ever in the future
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many places worldwide are beginning to phase out of lockdown. Last week, Disney proposed plans to open its Florida parks later this month. As well, the music industry is already talking about when live events may return. Now, the World Health Organization is sharing the precautions that need to happen […]
Coachella may not be happening in 2020 as originally hoped
Back in March, Goldenvoice, the organizers of Coachella, announced that the festival has been postponed to October of this year. The postponement is due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, with concerts and festivals unlikely to return until 2021 and Goldenvoice staying quiet about Coachella 2020’s future, many wonder if the festival will actually happen […]
It's unlikely concerts will be back to normal until at least early 2021
While people are eagerly watching for some sort of good news regarding the state of live concerts amid the coronavirus pandemic, expectations for a return this year are looking even more slim at this point. In a New York Times article, several venue operators and organizations involved in live entertainment industries are saying that 2020 is quickly becoming […]
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