Stereogum would have you believe that Mike Judge deserves the credit for bringing back 90s cartoon icons, Beavis and Butthead for a perfect live show intro. OR MAYBE... just maybe, it was a transcendental glory hole of sorts....Generated by the raw siphoning power of Portugal The Man's "Feel It Still" video. Watch it and decide.
Gorillaz Count-Up
Gorillaz have been racking up critical acclaim, major music awards, and tons of hits since their debut back in 2001…not bad for a bunch of cartoons. These are the virtual band’s top songs according to your plays, hearts, and shares, counted up from #1: “Feel Good, Inc."
Jeannie Seely & Lorrie Morgan
Country legends Jeannie Seely and Lorrie Morgan cover the late Skeeter Davis’ “End of the World.”
Karen Waldrup
Karen Waldrup stopped by to sing "What Goes On In This Bar" acoustically for everyone at Country Rebel HQ for the Country Rebel HQ Sessions.
Field Trip: Montreux
LXL is in Switzerland for the Montreux Jazz Festival. Let us show you the sights!
Check, Check, Check
Ok, we have to talk about something. It’s important. Pay attention, ok?
ARTISTS ARE NOT GOING TO CONTACT YOU ON SOCIAL MEDIA BECAUSE THEY NEED SOMETHING FROM YOU. Yes, they appreciate you being a big fan. No, they don’t appreciate you so much that they will randomly send you a DM sending you tickets to a private show or asking you for financial help, plane tickets, or anything else. There is never a time that there is a legitimate reason to give money directly to an artist via social media.
Let me say it a little louder for those in the back: THERE IS NEVER A TIME THAT THERE IS A LEGITIMATE REASON TO GIVE MONEY DIRECTLY TO AN ARTIST VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
That’s why the legit accounts for artists have a blue check next to their names. If there’s no blue check, it’s not them.
This is a big enough deal that a whole bunch of country artists got together to make you this Public Service Announcement (PSA), in which you’ll see they pretty much all agree those imposters are bullshit.
When these fake jackwagons (I said it) contact you -- and they will, if they haven’t already – don’t respond, just report them. Feel free to take a screen shot first to share it with your friends to show them how stupid these people are – some of them actually contact the real artists’ families and bandmates and record label friends. One posing as Kix Brooks reached out to Kix’s WIFE to ask her for money.
I know you want to believe that you favorite artists are reaching out to you personally, but really stop and think about how much sense that makes. Why you? You’re pretty great, but really? Does Garth Brooks actually need money from you? Don’t fall for it. Keep your money for important things, like pizza and unicorn inflatables, and those $168 jeans that are nothing but seams and pockets. On second thought, please skip that last one, too.
Rakim is back!
Arguably one of the greatest MC's in the Hip-Hop game, Rakim is back with new music! "King's Paradise” is the title of his first record in nearly a decade, and you'll find the song on the soundtrack to Netflix’s "Luke Cage: Season 2.” Catch him perform it live on NPR’s always excellent Tiny Desk series, along with some of classics!
Rest in Peace Vinnie Paul
Several days have passed, yet my heart still aches knowing the world of metal has lost another icon. I wept when his brother was shot and killed, and my eyes be not dry now.
Vincent Abbott, better known to the world as Vinnie Paul, passed away on June 22. He was one of metal's most versatile and recognizable drummers, and he rose to prominence from his time in one of metal’s pantheon-level bands, Pantera. Vinnie was a pioneer, and practically spawned the groove metal subgenre with his performance on the band’s legendary “Cowboys From Hell” album. Paul’s versatile double-kick, impressive fills, and deeply groovy yet complex rhythms became the heartbeat of the Pantera’s sound.
The only thing that matched his musical achievements and talent, was his unbridled kindness. In the last few days, countless metal musicians have gone to social media to share their stories of the late legend. From tales of Valhalla-esque parties to the emotional support he lent to those in need, it would seem Vinnie was not only a great friend, but a big brother to the entire world of metal.
The only thing that matched his musical achievements and talent, was his unbridled kindness. In the last few days, countless metal musicians have gone to social media to share their stories of the late legend. From tales of Valhalla-esque parties to the emotional support he lent to those in need, it would seem Vinnie was not only a great friend, but a big brother to the entire world of metal.
It's hard to find the right words to end a piece like this. I guess the best way is just to share the man's music, which shaped the musical foundation of so many and to say “thank you, Vinnie Paul." I hope you’re eternally jamming with your brother now.
Now if you would excuse me, I need to find out who has been cutting up all these onions...
NOTD and Bea Miller Talk Their Collab
Swedish EDM act NOTD (it’s pronounced “noted”) and up and coming artist Bea Miller are hoping they’ve released the song of the summer, and sat down on TRL recently to talk about how the track came about. They also took on the real life circumstance that led Bea to write the song.
TRL wasn’t the only stop for Bea in NYC this week – she also performed at youth pride.
Do you think Bea Miller and NOTD can make it to the top of the charts this summer? Listen, heart and share the song on Slacker Radio to help boost it onto the Slacker Top 40!
Okay Yes, The Laugh Track Is Terrible But It's Paul McCartney! #CarpoolKaraoke
You'll get the backstories on some of your favorite songs while they hit up Penny Lane, the hair salon where Paul and John Lennon used to hang out and Paul's childhood home.
Ps - Owning Paul McCartney's childhood home must be a blessing and a curse...
"HOLD ON PAUL, GIVE ME ONE MINUTE." *shoves dirty glasses in the fridge, smells armpits, sprays perfume, fixes frazzled hair*
According to Consequence Of Sound, McCartney will release his first studio album in five years on September 7th. Egypt Station, is named after one of his own paintings.