Nile Rodgers will curate this yr’s Meltdown festival at London’s Southbank Centre. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will hand-pick artists for the 2019 version, which runs from August Three-11. While no names have been introduced up to now, Rodgers has hinted at what’s to return. The Chic …
The LA-based concert promoter Goldenvoice has decided to end its relationship with Sean Carlson. Goldenvoice is the promoter behind festivals like Coachella and FYF, the latter being an event that Carlson founded. An email came from Goldenvoice CEO Paul Tollett reading: Carlson started FYF as a punk rock-oriented festival in 2004. …
is dropping some new end–summer gear and it’s hot. They recently launched the new Q3 merchandise collection, inspired by the definitive Buygore style. The Q3 Collection, featuring the innovative designs Cody Diodato, successfully blends the roots punk rock, dubstep and a cutting-edge flair badassery. With new hats, tees, tanks, hoodies …
Dexter’s Beat Laboratory is a weekly collection songs from DA music editor and staff writer Robyn Dexter. With a taste that can only be described as eclectic — to say nothing a name that lends itself to punnery — DA is happy to present a selection tracks personally curated by Dexter for your listening pleasure. …
masterfully blends smooth vocals, electronic music, and, most surprisingly, punk rock in his new release “On the Run” with Passeport. A tribal flair interweaves between the punching electric guitar and synthesized notes that pull the track together. “On The Run” is the first single f the LA-based producer’s upcoming EP, which is set …
Becko’s latest EP, Reborn, is immediately ear-catching with nostalgia-inducing pop-punk vocals and a well-pieced signature sound. Many dance music’s fans grew up on punk rock, and singer/producer Becko — having previously been in metal band Hopes Die Hard — modernizes those punk roots in an electronic manner. With grungy vocals reminiscent I …
is a feature dedicated to the hidden side artists that exists outside electronic music— a side rarely discussed with those outside their immediate circle. We venture “beyond the booth,” so to speak, and dive into their deepest passions that tie into their unique personalities. After some self-introspection, each participant then …
In the ever-changing world dance music, many mass musical tastes go in and out style. However, a seemingly passé style electronic music known as hardcore, is making a subtle, yet noisy, comeback. With rampant four-to-the-floor kick drums, and tempos pushing upwards 160 to 200 beats per minute, some the foundational hardcore electronic …
Outspoken music innovator Moby shared his new album, titled ‘More Fast Songs About the Apocalypse’, as a free download and announced the news a mock White House press release. Late last year Moby debuted his new project dubbed , which focuses on an electronic punk rock aesthetic, with the album …
There’s a lot curiosity behind the clouded and multifaceted experience that is Dark Mo. Based in the lesser trodden city Hobart and in line with the Southern hemisphere’s winter solstice, what makes this festival the darker and mythological arts so unique? The Location Let’s face it, when you think about …
The punk band also slam the festival’s “unacceptable” links to anti-LGBTQ organisations. Rhode Island punk rockers Downtown Boys have called for fellow artists to help them “shift the power dynamic” away from festival behemoth Coachella. In an open letter in Spark, the band – who performed at Coachella this month …
In a case you’ve missed the epic drum battle between Marshmello and Travis Barker at Coachella, don’t worry – we got you covered. The drum battle was part Marshmello’s huge set at the festival where Travis Barker, drummer the legendary punk rock band Blink-182 appeared as a guest. In a …
‘The process is likely to be fraught with uncertainty, in particular for the live music business,’ said one exec. Britain has ficially begun the process exiting the European Union (EU), ushering in a new period upheaval and uncertainty throughout Europe that carries potentially huge ramifications for the music business. On …
Two global digital festival discovery communities, and merged together in 2016 under the Everfest brand. Today is been revealed its annual Fest300 list top 300 most apprised festivals from around the world. Nominated by Fest300 co-founder, Airbnb Strategic Advisor, and Burning Man board member Chip Conley and as voted on …
She says her three-year-old ‘I Make the Static’ EP now hitting the Billboard 200 is pro “people like to support those who support their beliefs.” The relatively unknown singer Joy Villa is getting something out being associated with President Donald Trump that inauguration performer Jackie Evancho didn’t — a top 10 …
Being a fan , you probably know that back in the day, Sonny Moore used to play in a punk/emo band called From First To Last. When From First To Last debuted “Make War” a couple weeks ago, many people believed that a FFTL reunion was on its way. Well …
Interscope / Francois Nel / Aaron Davidson / Gary Gershf, Getty s Tupac Shakur has a shot at becoming the sixth hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Fame in April 2017. Other nominees for induction into the Rock Hall include R&B icons Janet Jackson and …
Converse Converse is as much as a staple in rock music as electric guitars and amps are. They are repping their legacy here by decking out a few silhouettes in honor punk rock legends, The Clash. The Converse Chuck Taylor can be seen here in two ass-kicking styles that employ …
Tyga already gets it tough from the media for his personal life, finances, and relationship with Kylie Jenner, but when news broke last week that he was the newest signee to G.O.O.D. Music, the internet was not here for it. Many fans the Kanye West label voiced their opinion about Tyga joining …
The way her eyes ballooned to the size of a Major League baseball told me that she was surprised by my purchase. Not the purchase itself, it was just an album, but the album cover. One glance at the expressionless face wearing a beanie mask and bucket hat had the Target …
