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Gang Of Four on what they learned from James Brown, COVID-19 and more
Gang Of Four on what they learned from James Brown, COVID-19 and more
Welcome to the second installment of our exclusive two-part conversation with Leeds, U.K. post-punk icons Gang Of Four, represented by singer Jon King and drummer Hugo Burnham. We learned last time what the Marxist funkateers picked up from organizing political demonstrations and seeing early punk bands in the student refectory as Leeds University students...
Pleasure Venom’s Audrey Campbell stars in comedy short-film ‘I AM TX’—watch
Pleasure Venom’s Audrey Campbell stars in comedy short-film ‘I AM TX’—watch
Oftentimes, comedy is the best way to get an important message across. Film director, comedy improviser and Austin, Texas native Ryan Darbonne knows this to be absolutely true, especially when crafting his short film, I AM TX. Starring Audrey Campbell (Pleasure Venom), Jonathan Horstmann (BLXPLTN, Urban Heat) and Greg Williams (Chief And TheDoomsdayDevice), the plot examines the life of a Black pu
10 women drummers who are inspiring the next generation of musicians
10 women drummers who are inspiring the next generation of musicians
At this point, many of us are aware that the music industry is male-dominated when it comes to band leaders. However, when you look at musicians drumming at the back of the stage, there are even fewer women in that position. By showcasing some of our favorite women in the drumming world today, we're proving that ladies can beat the skins with ease and are so cool, they’ll make young people everywh
20 Nine Inch Nails samples that are as diverse as their discography
20 Nine Inch Nails samples that are as diverse as their discography
Music history simply wouldn’t be the same without the vast effect Nine Inch Nails have had throughout their career. Their significance has netted them countless accolades, too—from dozens of award wins and nominations to their tens of millions of record sales to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year.  As icons w...
10 bands referenced in ‘The Dirt’ who new fans should check out
10 bands referenced in ‘The Dirt’ who new fans should check out
When The Dirt premiered early in 2019, it reignited the buzz around Mötley Crüe. It introduced the legendary glam-rock band to a generation of music fans who never really caught on to them. Their music was at the forefront of people’s minds and led to them reuniting and announcing a tour after they said they were done for good.  While youn...
Danny Worsnop warns fans to “expect the unexpected” on new solo album
Danny Worsnop warns fans to “expect the unexpected” on new solo album
For Asking Alexandria frontman Danny Worsnop, the road toward complete control hasn’t been an easy battle. However, through his solo project’s forthcoming record Shades Of Blue, Worsnop has found an outlet to experiment with themes outside of the box the music industry continually threatens to put him in. Worsno...