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This year marks the 24th iteration of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the largest conference and festival of its kind. With 2018 being yet another record breaking year for ADE, with attendance reaching 400,000 for the first time, it is no surprise that organizers believe they’ll be hitting the same numbers this year. The multiple conference tracks and unique festival programing work seamlessly in tandem every year. The conference side is able to give a platform and voice to numerous matters that we face in the music industry such as business, cultural, and technological trends. Then the festival program is able to showcase the true diversity of electronic music and its many sub-genres. The organizers are committed to once again enhancing the daytime activities in 2019 through partnerships with cultural institutions and multi-disciplinary collaborations that engage with the broadest possible range of the creative industries. It is no mistake that this event continues to learn and grow from itself to improve. Amsterdam Dance Event elevates music and business to another level that has yet to be matched by any other event. Because of that continued dedication the organizers have they are always met with excitement. With that being said the event organizers have officially confirmed that ADE 2019 will run from Wednesday, October 19th to Sunday, October 20th in the beautiful city of Amsterdam. The ADE Pass and ADE Conference Pass are now on sale. Single day event tickets along with different conference pass options will be available in the coming months so be sure to keep a watchful out for those. Photo Credit: Jordy Brada This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Amsterdam Dance Event Confirms Dates for 2019 Source

Beth Jeans Houghton is back next month with a new album under her Du Blonde moniker. Dubbed Lung Bread for Daddy, it follows the English indie rocker’s Welcome Back to Milk from four years ago. In anticipation, Houghton has unboxed a new single, “Angel”. According to the artist, the offering is meant to sound like those first moments after ditching an unhealthy relationship: “The line ‘So help me God I hope that you weren’t lying when you laid my body down’ is a reference to me ending a relationship with someone who had promised me a lot of things. It ended pretty abruptly when I realized they had never planned to go through with any of our plans. I wanted the song to sound like that first walk you take away from a situation like that. Angry, dumbfounded, but finally free.” Hear Houghton liberated below via the song’s official music video. The self-directed clip sees her jamming out with a horse while wearing an unnerving mask. Lung Bread For Daddy is officially out February 22nd through Moshi Moshi Records. Source

Attention all birds! It’s time to start planning your favorite weekend of bangin’ beats and fun in the sun. Dirtybird Campout returns to the Modesto Reservoir on Oct. 4-6. Infamous for their fun-loving vibes and inclusive atmosphere, Dirtybird has curated one of the most unique festivals in North America via Dirtybird Campout. Every Summer Claude Vonstroke and his merry band of DJs and animated cohorts put together a weekend filled with arts and crafts, outdoor adventures and of course, some of the best music lineups of the festival season. Last year’s rendition featured over 50 activities including tug-o’-war, archery, face-painting, and a late-night bingo session where the grand prize was a new car. It’s this type of interactive experience that puts Dirtybird Campout in a class of its own. After five years, this festival has truly transformed into a weekend of summer camp, with the attendees equally excited to play capture the flag alongside a bunch of happy weirdos as they are to dance into the night with their favorite DJs. Dirtybird is known for their tight-knit house music team of Claude Vonstroke, Justin Martin, Christian Martin, Worthy, Ardalan, and more, but the Campout lineup always displays Counselor Claude’s unique and diverse taste in music. Other than the Bass Lodge roster including the heavy sounds of Yheti and Salva, Campout 2018 broke out of the electronic music sphere, booking legendary rappers like Big Daddy Kane and Slick Rick Tha Ruler. There is no news on the 2019 lineup just yet, but Dirtybird has confirmed their return to the Modesto Reservoir for the second year in a row. After moving twice in two years since 2016, it’s great to see Dirtybird Campout set up shop in a more permanent space. Dirtybird has always been the kind of community that sets down roots, and hopefully the serene shores of the Modesto Reservoir will one day become just as vital to the history of Dirtybird as Golden Gate Park. Stay up-to-date on all things Dirtybird Campout by signing up for their newsletter here. The post Dirtybird Campout Returns to Modesto Reservoir Oct. 4-6 appeared first on EDM Maniac. Source

Download | Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS | Follow via Facebook Our podcast series, The Opus, continues its journey into The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s Electric Ladyland. A hodge-podge of jam sessions and extended blues homages could have easily transformed into a bloated mess. Instead, the ambling attempt to make the “Earth Space Music” of Electric Ladyland became the stuff of legend. Host Ernest Wilkins is joined by music writer Dan Epstein to discuss Hendrix’s production style and the sometimes quite peculiar techniques the maestro used in the studio. And what a studio it was! The Record Plant was founded to ensure Hendrix’s complete control over the record, allowing for parties that became immortalized on wax and painstaking perfectionism. This episode highlights early takes and demos from those sessions and inspiring insights into the fluid and fascinating ways that Jimi Hendrix let his creativity soar. The Opus is a co-production of the Consequence Podcast Network and Sony. For more Hendrix, check out Electric Ladyland – 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, a new box set featuring previously unreleased demos, alternate takes, and a live bootleg. Pick up a copy here or stream the original album in full below. Source

The Lowdown: Two of thrash metal’s “Big Four” bassists teamed up a few years back to form Altitudes & Attitude, as Anthrax‘s Frank Bello handles vocal duties, rhythm guitar and bass, while Megadeth‘s David Ellefson plays rhythm guitar and bass. After an EP back in 2014, Get It Out is the pair’s full-length debut, featuring A Perfect Circle’s Jeff Friedl on drums. In addition to the ten new tracks, the disc also includes the three songs from that self-titled EP. Some notable guitarists lend their talents to the proceedings, including Ace Frehley (ex-KISS), Gus G (ex-Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind), Christian Martucci (Stone Sour), Jon Donais (Anthrax), Russ Parrish (aka’s Steel Panther’s “Satchel”) and Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper). The Good: The whole purpose of side projects is to explore different musical paths from the members’ main band, and that’s what Bello and Ellefson do. Get It Out is packed with straightforward hard-rock tracks with memorable melodies and catchy hooks. Bello is no Joey Belladonna, but his vocals are passionate and very serviceable. There are a lot of different textures, as well, from the urgent Foo Fighters-esque title track to the accessible alt-rock “Slip” to the instrumental “Leviathan” to the somber and downbeat “All There Is.” The three songs from the EP hold up well, especially “Booze and Cigarettes”. The Bad: While enjoyable, the album is not a groundbreaking or overly original effort. And even though Bello and Ellefson purposely avoided mimicking the sounds of their respective legendary bands, some fans might be disappointed the songs aren’t thrashier — although there’s a pretty shredding solo from Nita Strauss on the track “Part of Me”. The Verdict: With Get It Out, Bello and Ellefson deliver a solid slab of melodic hard rock. The songwriting is excellent, the production from Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour) first-rate and the guest guitarists take the musicianship up a notch. Fans of Anthrax and Megadeth will be able to enjoy the album, but it also will appeal to hard rock fans in general. Essential Tracks: “Late”, “Part of Me”, “Slip” Source

With two weekends of programming to fill up, Tomorrowland often looks to its artists for inspiration. The annual Belgian festival just revealed all of its stage hosts for 2019, and it’s crazy who they’re bringing to the table. A lot of familiar faces return for 2019, including Barong Family, Netsky & Friends, Anjunabeats, Monstercat, STMPD, and more. Each weekend will feature its own selection of hosts, with some appearing both weekends, like Smash The House, ANTS, and Q-Dance. Weekend two will be big with A State of Trance, Axtone, and EPIC stages, as well as takeovers from Robin Schulz and Don Diablo. Weekend one will be equally fun as Monstercat, Dirtybird, Martin Solveig, and Rampage Belgium deliver some heavier bass. Tomorrowland brings back one of the festival’s favorite themes this year, The Book of Wisdom, updated for 2019. The festival will take place in Boom, Belgium from July 19-21 and July 26-28. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Tomorrowland Reveals All Stage Hosts For 2019 Source

The London group The Tribe Of Good are to release their brand new single ‘Heroes’ tomorrow, via Ultra Music. A modern retake on the classic David Bowie and Brian Eno single of the same name, it has been lifted from the outfit’s forthcoming LP. Explaining the vibe of the track, Hal Ritson says: “The backing track is contemporary electronica crafted by Michele Balduzzi (AKA Phonat) – dubbed by Skrillex as the most underrated producer in the world and the vocals are radically re-interpreted as a female vintage soul song, recorded entirely on 1950s equipment.” It sounds wonderfully light with its deft touches of electronica, and still empowering thanks to its soul meets disco roots. The collision of retro and current production techniques mean that ‘Heroes’ takes an irresistible new form, thanks to the collective. We’re stoked to premiere this, and it is summed up perfectly by The Tribe Of Good: “The hallmark of a great song is that it can be performed in a totally different style, and not only still work, but can suddenly reflect new and different aspects of the writer’s original vision.” Pre-save your copy here. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: The Tribe Of Good – Heroes Source

Little Simz is prepping her third studio album, GREY Area, for a March 1st release. The forthcoming project marks her first since 2016’s Stillness in Wonderland and follows a string of 2018 projects with Gorillaz and alt-J. Speaking to BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac, Little Simz said the new LP is about growing up and all the unexpected challenges that come with that experience. “I’m right in the dead middle of my twenties — no one warned me it was going to be this hard,” she explained. “It feels like a GREY Area — which is why I called the album that.” She added that she “definitely feels like this is my best work.” The UK artist — whom Kendrick Lamar once called his favorite young rapper — is previewing GREY Area with a new single, “Selfish”. Featuring R&B singer and fellow Londoner Cleo Sol, the track sees Little Simz knowing what she wants and unafraid to verbalize it out loud. “Everything’s imperative for the way I live/ I know it’s material but not irrelevant,” Little Simz confidently sings. “I don’t wanna feel disloyal for wanting to do me.” Check it out below via its Jeremy Cole-directed music video. GREY Area Artwork: To coincide with the album news, Little Simz has announced a 2019 North American tour. It kicks off in June and also includes appearances at Bonnaroo and Firefly Festival. Little Simz 2019 Tour Dates: 06/11 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas 06/12 – San Francisco, CA @ Slims 06/15 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music Festival 06/16 – Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl 06/19 – Norfolk, VA @ Origami 06/21 – Baltimore, MD @ 8X10 06/22 – Dover, DE @ Firefly Festival 06/23 – Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade 06/25 – Boston, MA @ Great Scott 06/26 – Toronto, ON @ Drake Hotel Source

Origins is a new music feature in which we give an artist we like a chance to dig into what inspired their latest song. After swelling our hearts with an album’s worth of Olivia Newton-John covers last year, ever-prolific alt-rocker Juliana Hatfield is back with a new full-length of originals. Titled Weird, the effort arrives this Friday, January 18th. Hatfield says Weird explores the idea of “contentment in a small space,” as well as what it means to live in “radical solitude.” As she says in a press release, “I often feel cut-off from other people, from my feelings, from technology, from popular culture. I feel weird, I feel like I’m dreaming my life and that I am going to wake up some day.” (Read: Juliana Hatfield: Now That We Have Found You) The results are louder and more vivid than you might think. Take “All Right, Yeah”, which Consequence Of Sound premieres today. Hatfield calls it a “very literal” song “about a heat wave,” but what you hear is a song that’s splashing up a storm in simple pleasures. The gust of an air conditioner, a spritz of perfume, the inimitable joy of dancing alone — all of it unfolds against some seriously chaotic riffs. “Personally, I feel like a malfunctioning machine,” she says. “There’s a screw or two loose. I want my guitar playing to reflect that.” It most certainly does on “All Right, Yeah”, with Hatfield’s fibrous instrument bristling and squeaking as it chugs through an instantly catchy riff. Catch it out via the animated music video below. Directed and animated by Jed Davis, the vibrant clip is filled with Hatfield’s own illustrations. Pre-order the album here, and read on as Hatfield details the Origins of “All Right, Yeah”. Cold Weather: I like the cold, dark months. I am not a big fan of summer, especially in the city, and last summer in Boston was really hot and humid and it was hell. I have a small, weak air-conditioner in my bedroom that I use on the soupiest, most miserable nights, when my New England stoicism falters and I just can’t take it any more. The “minimum, medium, maximum cool” hook in the choruses is referring to the controls on the little window unit and also on the standing fan in the I am a fagget and the window fan in the living room. Like I said, the song is a very literal take on a very simple subject. Sporting Event Sing-Alongs: The repeated “All Right, Yeah” in the choruses was my attempt to write a big, dumb hook that people could sing along to at hockey games or football games or other sports events. I was thinking of Blur’s “Song 2” and its “Woo Hoo!” choruses. I want to be the song that comes on in the stadium after a big goal, or touchdown, or whatever. I also had an alternate image of drunken pals with their arms around each others’ shoulders, jumping up and down and yelling “All Right, Yeah!” all together as a group, at some celebratory gathering like a wedding reception or graduation party. I wanted this song to work in these kinds of contexts. I don’t know if I succeeded. Probably not. My dreams for my songs are often at odds with the world outside of my head. Perfume: Really hot, humid days are the only time I ever wear perfume. I am not a perfume-y girl; the chemicals irritate me and I am ever-mindful of the possibility that people around me might not like the smell. But when I am feeling all gross and clammy and sticky, sometimes I’ll “spray perfume on my sternum” — between my breasts — and the way “it mixes with my sweat” dulls the effect of the perfume a bit so that it is milder and nicer and less liable to bother anyone, while masking body odor. Amanda Palmer’s The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help: I read Amanda Palmer’s book last year and one image really stuck out. She talks about shaving her legs every once in a while, after not having shaved them in a long time, just to enjoy the feeling of just-shaved legs, which she likens to eels. That description is perfect. Well, I have never actually touched an eel but gleaming calves with zero stubble feel like what eels look like — soft, smooth, cool to the touch, slithery when rubbed together. That’s what inspired my “legs like silvery eels” line. Shedding that extra fur is seasonal for me (I don’t shave in the winter) so the line made sense in this song about a summer. Source

Assume Form, the new album from UK crooner James Blake, will be here in less than 24 hours. With hype running high for the recently announced LP, the British crooner has unveiled a new teaser track. “Mile High” features guest bars from Travis Scott and additional production from frequent 21 Savage and Future associate Metro Boomin. As alluded to in the title, the track sees all three living it up in the skies as they jet off to different locales. “We just be mile high clubbing/ I’m on a thousand mile running,” Blake celebrates during the chorus. He continues to brag on a later verse, “Fell in love oversea, fell in love like it’s easy.” (Read: The 10 Most Anticipated Indie Rock Albums of 2019) Update: Blake has shared a second track in “Lullaby For My Insomniac”. Although Assume Form was announced just last week, early reviews have been nothing short of glowing. In his review, Consequence of Sound’s Wren Graves praised the record, describing it as “a remarkable achievement by one of the most original songwriters of his generation.” Assume Form arrives tomorrow, January 18th, and also features collaborations with André 3000, Rosalía, and Moses Sumney. It serves as the follow-up to Blake’s The Colour in Anything from 2016. The UK artist will support the record with a North American tour that kicks off February 17th; pick up tickets here. Source

Tesla founder Elon Musk got himself into a lot of trouble with investors and the SEC back in the summer of ’18 when he tweeted plans to take his electric car company private. Both parties accuse the billionaire entrepreneur of fraud, with the former filing a class action lawsuit against him for making “false and misleading statements.” Now, rapper Azealia Banks and Musk’s musician (ex? still fuzzy on this) girlfriend, Grimes, have been pulled into the suit and are soon to be subpoenaed. To recap: Musk sent out a tweet in early August that he had “funding secured” to take Tesla private at $420 a share. Apparently, he thought the number would amuse Grimes, who had taught him the meaning of 420 in marijuana culture. Later that month, Banks revealed that she’d spent a harrowing weekend like “a real [life] episode of Get Out” with Grimes at Musk’s house, right when the infamous tweet was sent. The rapper told Business Insider that she saw Musk “scrounging for investors” after tweeting, and alluded on Instagram that he may have written the message while on acid. None of this was good news for Tesla, which took a beating on the stock market. Investors were understandably livid, and a group of them are now suing the company and its founder. As Business Insider reports, lawyers for the plaintiffs have been granted permission by the court to subpoena Banks and Grimes, as well as their own company, The New York Times, and Gizmodo (the latter two of which interviewed Musk regarding the tweet), in the case. The subpoenas are specifically geared toward preserving documents, meaning Grimes and Banks wouldn’t be allowed to destroy anything that might be viewed as evidence. This includes any documents that may be in their possession, including text messages, Instagram posts, and tweets. Lawyers for the investors argued that social media posts and texts are “highly susceptible to deletion.” While the court agreed, the filing also noted that “claim that Defendants have a practice of trying to silence critics is not well supported” and it was “largely speculative” that Banks may have been pressured to destroy such evidence. Not long after Banks’ initial story went public, she apologized to Musk for causing him all this trouble. Well, the karma has come around, and now she better be apologizing to the mirror. We’ve reached out to representatives for both Banks and Grimes for more information. Source

It began with the death of an innocent puppy, but the John Wick series has since evolved into its own kind of myth, one that will be elaborated upon with an accompanying Starz series. First, however, we’re getting John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum—the follow-up to the excellent John Wick: Chapter 2—and today marks the release of its very first trailer. (Read: Why Not Kill? A Guide to the Greatest Female Action Villains) Halle Berry, Anjelica Huston, and Jason Mantzoukas join returning cast members Laurence Fishburne, Ian McShane, and Lance Reddick in the sequel, which also features some nifty acrobatics from The Raid‘s Yayan Ruhian and Cecep Arif. Parabellum, we should note, isn’t an ending. This isn’t a trilogy. Director Chad Stahelski recently said he “could live here for the rest of my career.” He added, “I enjoy making these movies because there’s no limit. We create our own mythology, and we have a studio that both stays out of our way and supports us on the wacky decisions.” The sequel opens on May 17th, 2019. Watch the trailer below. Source

With R. Kelly the talk of the town, it’s only natural that the “Piss on You” video from Chappelle’s Show would make a comeback. Dating all the way back to 2003, the sketch finds Dave Chappelle lampooning the R&B singer, who had been awash in controversy after video surfaced the year prior of him having sex with and peeing on an underage girl. He was eventually found not guilty on all 14 charges of child pornography. Even so, R. Kelly wasn’t a fan of the skit, and reportedly wanted to come after the comic. At least, that’s the story according to Chappelle’s Show co-creator Neal Brennan, who told The Breakfast Club podcast earlier this week: “R. Kelly wanted to fight Dave. His goons stepped to Dave in Chicago and Dave’s goons intervened. The goons negotiated.” Chappelle himself seemingly confirmed the story during a standup set in West Hollywood on Wednesday night (via TMZ). He said Kelly and his goons confronted him after attending a Common concert in Chicago. “How you gonna do a video of me peeing on bitches like that?” Chappelle recalled Kelly asking, to which Chappelle responded, “How are you gonna make a video like that?” As Complex points out, Kelly told GQ back in 2016 that he’d never seen the sketch, even going so far as to act like he’d never heard of Chappelle, despite wearing a Chappelle’s Show shirt to the VMAs in 2005. It’s a pretty shoddy about face by the singer, and, in hindsight, one that certainly adds more weight to the story. Elsewhere in his conversation, Brennan commented on recent criticism against the series for poking fun at such a serious situation. “I don’t think people understand what comedy is supposed to do,” Brennan explained. “We will observe things, we will make fun of things. Did people want us to round up a posse and go arrest R. Kelly? Like, what were we supposed to do?” As for Chappelle, prior to last night, he had been been fairly mum on the subject, despite calling Kelly the “King of R&B” back in December. He declined to appear on the Surviving R. Kelly docu-series, drawing ire from executive producer dream hampton, and shrugged off TMZ this past Tuesday night, when he was swarmed outside a West Hollywood restaurant and asked about the sketch. Shot in the dark, but Kelly probably isn’t too concerned about the sketch these days. Between being hospitalized for panic attacks, that recent Aaliyah video, those trips to Trump tower, and the police crashing his birthday bash, he has enough to worry about. Revisit the sketch below. Source

It was only last week that Sharon Van Etten let loose her latest Remind Me Tomorrow single “Seventeen”. Yet already it feels as if it’s been a live staple of hers since the very beginning, or at least that’s the feeling one gets watching last night’s performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. “Thunderous” is one word for it, as you can read in the headline above, but you could also toss in “passionate” and “emotional” to the mix just as well. Van Etten brought a storm to the late-night scene on Wednesday night and it’s Must See Thursday material below. She also debuted an incredible new track “You Shadow”, another gem off the album: Remind Me Tomorrow, her fifth studio album and first in nearly five years, hits stores, um, tomorrow via Jagjaguwar. Recently, she stopped by our tri-weekly podcast series, Kyle Meredith With…, where she offered a great story on how Michael Cera introduced her to synths. Download | Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Source

Members of Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and Audioslave, as well as Foo Fighters, Metallica, Josh Homme, Fiona Apple, and Brandi Carlile were all on hand to pay tribute to Chris Cornell as part of an all-star tribute concert held in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Organized by Cornell’s wife, Vicky, “I Am the Highway: A Tribute to Chris Cornell” featured 42 distinct performances and a multitude of surprises guests, making for an unforgettable evening spanning nearly five hours in length. The concert began with the Melvins, who performed a six-song set that ended with a cover of Soundgarden’s “Spoonman”. A little later, Foo Fighters took the stage to cover Soundgarden’s “No Attention”, along with Devo’s “Girl U Want” and Cheech and Chong’s “Earache My Eye”. Dave Grohl then stuck around to perform a solo rendition of Foo Fighters’ signature song, “Everlong.” The members of Audioslave, minus bassist Tim Commerford, played five songs with five different singers: “Cochise” (with Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell); “Be Yourself” (with Juliette Lewis); “Set It Off” (with Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath); “Like a Stone” (with Brandi Carlile); and “Show Me How to Live” (with Dave Grohl). Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler and Metallica’s Robert Trujillo were among the bassists who filled in for Commerford. (Read: Live Review: Chris Cornell Immortalized by Family and Friends With Tearful Tribute Concert) Metallica rocked four songs, including covers of Soundgarden’s “All Your Lies” and “Head Injury” plus their own “For Whom the Bell Tolls” and “Master of Puppets”. Their set was preceded by Jack Black and James Hetfield performing a brief but playful impromptu rendition of “One”. Ryan Adams sang two songs, Soundgarden’s “Fell on Black Days” and Cornell’s “Dead Wishes”, while a number of artists performed one song each throughout the night: Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme (“Rusty Cage”); Miley Cyrus (“As Hope and Promise Fade”); Rita Wilson (“The Promise”); Alain Johannes (“Disappearing One”); Chris Stapleton (“The Keeper”); and Adam Levine (“Seasons”), who was accompanied by Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard. Cornell’s 14-year-old daughter, Toni, provided one of the night’s tearjerking moments when she sang Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” with assistance from Ziggy Marley. Temple of the Dog’s Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament provided the penultimate set of the evening. Over the course of seven songs, they were joined by a host of guest singers, including Alice in Chains’ William DuVall, Fiona Apple, Miguel, Miley Cyrus, and Brandi Carlile. To close out the night, Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil, Ben Shepherd, and Matt Cameron shared the stage together for the first time since Cornell’s passing. Taylor Momsen sang lead on three songs, including “Rusty Cage”, “Drawing Flies”, and “Loud Love”. Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins fronted the band for “I Awake” and “The Day I Tried to Live” alongside Melvins’ Buzz Osbourne. For the final performance of the evening, Soundgarden performed “Black Hole Sun” with Brandie Carlile and Peter Frampton. Jimmy Kimmel served as the master of ceremonies, and many of Cornell’s friends appeared on stage over the course of the evening, including Brad Pitt and Josh Brolin. Faith No More’s Mike Patton had been added to the bill last week, but unfortunately had to bow out as he was still under the weather after canceling his national anthem performance at an NFL playoff game over the weekend. Read our in-depth recap of last night’s Chris Cornell tribute concert and consult the full setlist and fan-filmed YouTube clips of some of the aforementioned performances below. Setlist: The Melvins Kicking Machine With Your Heart Not Your Hands Leech Heart Of Honey Spoonman Rita Wilson The Promise Nikka Costa and Alain Johannes Disappearing One Chris Stapleton The Keeper Foo Fighters No Attention Earache My Eye Girl You Want Everlong (Acoustic) Josh Homme Rusty Cage Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, and Stone Gossard Seasons Miley Cyrus Two Drink Minimum Audioslave (Tom Morello and Brad Wilk) Cochise (with Geezer Butler and Perry Farrell) Be Yourself (with Geezer Butler and Juliette Lewis) Set It Off (with Chris Chaney, Sam Harris and Tim Mcllrath) Like A Stone (with Chris Chaney and Brandi Carlile) Show Me How To Live (with Robert Trujillo and Dave Grohl) Toni Cornell and Ziggy Marley Redemption Song Metallica All Your Lies For Whom The Bell Tolls Master of Puppets Head Injury Ryan Adams Dead Wishes Fell On Black Days Temple Of The Dog Preaching The End Of The World Can’t Change Me (with Alain Johannes, Eric Avery, and Josh Freese) Hunted Down (with William DuVall, Jerry Cantrell, and Josh Freese) All Night Thing (with Fiona Apple, Brendan O’Brien, David Garza, and Matt Chamberlain) Reach Down (with Miguel, Nikka Costa, and Brendan O’Brien) Say Hello 2 Heaven (with Miley Cyrus, Brendan O’Brien, and Josh Freese) Hunger Strike (with Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, and Brendan O’Brien) Soundgarden Rusty Cage (with Taylor Momsen) Flower (with Marcus Durant) Outshined (with Marcus Durant and Stone Gossard) Drawing Flies (with Taylor Momsen, Buzz Osbourne, Matt Demeritt, and Tracy Wanamae) Loud Love (with Taylor Momsen, Tom Morello, and Wayne Kramer) I Awake (with Taylor Hawkins and Buzz Osbourne) The Day I Tried To Live (with Taylor Hawkins and Buzz Osbourne) Black Hole Sun (with Brandi Carlile, Peter Frampton, Tim Hanseroth, and Phil Hanseroth) Ryan Adams performing “Dead Wishes” tonight at the “I Am the Highway” tribute concert for Chris Cornell. pic.twitter.com/sipdvwYrUJ — ty stiklorius (@tystiklorius) January 17, 2019 Source

The Lowdown: James Blake’s career is the story of percussion giving way to melody. The onetime dubstep DJ first gained notice for his kinetic drums and wildly fractured rhythms. But even as dubstep was peaking, Blake was moving on. His debut album, 2011’s James Blake, showcased a new attention to hookmaking. Songs like “The Wilhelm Scream” placed him at the forefront of pop’s avant-garde, and his next two albums only added to this reputation. Blake favors disquieting instrumentals and gobsmackingly gorgeous melodies. Artists from Frank Ocean to Post Malone owe a debt to his wobbling chords and lonely, introspective lyrics. In this sense, his new album is a departure. It seems he’s no longer lonely. As it happens, Blake is dating Jameela Jamil of The Good Place, and on Assume Form, he expresses a kind of cautious happiness for the first time. The Good: Songs that are written with a specific person in mind can range from great to terrible, insightful to pandering, “Layla” to “Pete Davidson”. Assume Form is, happily, full of insight. Blake dwells on the anxieties of new relationships. “Are You in Love” does ask that question, but it doesn’t give you time to respond before begging you to “Do your best impression for me.” “Where’s the Catch” captures the jittery feeling of waiting for a good thing to go bad and features a galaxy-brained guest verse from Andre 3000. The album works because Blake is sparing with sweetness, always ready to balance it out with a dash of acid or bitterness. This restraint pays off on the big, romantic numbers, especially “Barefoot in the Park” featuring Rosalia. She sings in Spanish with a voice like sunlight on cobwebs, and Blake abandons all melodic restraint. Never mind the minor key: “Barefoot in the Park” gushes with loveliness. The Bad: I see you, message board warrior, ready to come roaring in with “But none of the songs are as good as, ‘Retrograde’!” And perhaps that’s true. Perhaps James Blake wrote a perfect song several years ago, and now every new effort must be held ransom to our memories of that perfection. But this record is remarkable in its own right. If I have one complaint, it’s only that Assume Form, like previous James Blake albums, saves its most ethereal and spaced-out songs for the end. Artists do this kind of thing because they tend to jam to their own stuff in dark studios with excellent speakers. Under those circumstances, you can achieve remarkable emotional effects. And it’s true, when I listened to the album at home on my best speakers, I appreciated the subtle artistry of the last two tracks, “Don’t Miss It” and “Lullaby for My Insomniac”. But in a train, in a car, at work, or while walking down a street — the times when most people listen to music — the album runs out of energy. It fizzles to its end. Again, these tracks worked for me in a distraction-free environment, but your mileage may vary. The Verdict: Even with a finale that slightly underwhelms, Assume Form is a remarkable achievement by one of the most original songwriters of his generation. Blake hasn’t lost his love of percussion, and his gift for melody seems without limit. This is Blake at his most focused, stripped of electronic frills, and down to his emotional underwear. Considering the subject, you might have thought things would get a bit dull. Luckily, James Blake is one of those uncommon artists who can be both happy and interesting. Essential Tracks: “Barefoot in the Park”, “Are You in Love”, and “Where’s the Catch” Source

As we near the 30-day mark of the Trump shutdown, 800,000 government employees and hundreds of thousands of contractors find themselves scraping by without a paycheck. With no resolution in sight, this week the Trump administration summoned many of these workers to return to their jobs without pay. The decision prompted a stern response from Cardi B, who took to Instagram Live on Wednesday to criticize the president. “I just want to remind y’all, because it’s been a little over three weeks…Trump is ordering and summoning federal government workers to go back to work without getting paid,” Cardi B says in the video. “Now, I don’t want to hear y’all motherfuckers talk about ‘Obama shut down the government for seventeen days’ — yeah, bitch, for health care! So your grandma could check her blood pressure, and you bitches could go check your pussies at the gynaecologist with no motherfucking problem.” “This shit is really fucking serious, bro. This shit is crazy. Our country is in a hellhole right now, all for a fuckin’ wall,” Cardi continues. “And we really need to take this seriously. I feel like we need to take some action… Bitch, I’m scared. This is crazy. And I really feel bad for these people that gotta go to fuckin’ work to not get motherfucking paid.” Cardi B just posted this on Instagram #CardiB2020 pic.twitter.com/zg4prRUfdG — jordan (@JordanUhl) January 16, 2019 Amazingly enough, three Democratic senators — including minority leader Chuck Schumer — debated whether to share Cardi’s video. “Trying to decide whether or not to retweet the Cardi B video,” wrote Hawaii senator Brian Schatz. “OMG, I had the same argument with myself 30 minutes ago!” responded Connecticut senator Chris Murphy. Eventually Schumer chimed in, writing, “Guys, I’m still holding my breath. Are you gonna RT Cardi B or not?” Ok, this is too much now. pic.twitter.com/puPeNfgVJM — Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) January 17, 2019 As of publication, Schumer is still holding his breath. Source

AceMyth and Super Future have conjured up “Black Magic” — a fierce bass track that feels terrifying in all the right ways. Running with the idea of dark magic or voodoo, these Michigan-made producers exaggerate that theme to the max. Witch cackles and wild cat growls can be heard in the background, as a haunting melody, and ultimately, insane, driving bass take over. Before you know it, they’ve put a spell on you. Borrowing trends from bass and trap music, AceMyth and Super Future land on their feet with a hybrid that’s entirely new and exciting. “Black Magic” is sure to keep any bass fanatic engaged, with a switch up so insane it should be burned at the stake. Enough with all the witchcraft talk. This is the kind of track that makes you say — “Oh, SHIT!” — for lack of better phrase. Honestly, that’s what I said when I first heard it, and then proceeded to play it over 10 times in a row. Listen here and link up with these rising producers below! AceMyth x Super Future – Black Magic Free Download via Samsara Family Follow AceMyth SoundCloud | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Follow Super Future SoundCloud | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Samsara Family Collective This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: AceMyth x Super Future Deliver Thrilling Bass & Trap Combo with “Black Magic” [LISTEN] Source

Ultra Miami is determined to make 2019 extra special — and RESISTANCE, as always, is a huge factor. “Introducing RESISTANCE island,” the share below chimes. It just so happens that the RESISTANCE island has a stacked lineup that offers more than enough talent for an entire music festival in itself. Adam Beyer b2b Cirez D, Black Coffee, Charlotte de Witte, Maceo Plex, Richie Hawtin, Sasha | John Digweed, and Testpilot are among the headliners. The support acts are just as noteworthy. Plus, there’s a b2b Carl Cox set that has yet to be revealed, so even more surprises await. Ultra Music Festival takes place March 29, 30, 31 at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park & Miami Marine Stadium. See the full RESISTANCE lineup below! RESISTANCE Island Lineup Introducing RESISTANCE Island… pic.twitter.com/XiRgJULeHW — RESISTANCE (@ResistanceMusic) January 17, 2019 Photo via EDMkevin for Ultra Music Festival This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ultra Miami Introduces RESISTANCE Island with Insane Lineup of Acts for 2019 Source

If you’ve scrolled on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook the past couple weeks, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve seen someone doing the #10YearChallenge. What started as posting a comparison between your first profile picture on Facebook and your most current one went through a few changes before settling on a pair of pictures 10 years apart. A lot of notable celebrities and athletes have taken part, as well as some of our favorite DJs. Of course, not everyone took the challenge seriously. Everyone from Diplo to Nicky Romero, even Annie Mac, poked fun at the challenge, replacing the “before” pic with something outrageous and often not even human. (Steve Aoki went the opposite way, as you’ll see.) Take a look at some of the best ones below. #10YearChallenge pic.twitter.com/UFQXJD7z3I — pixel terror (@PixelTerrorBass) January 16, 2019 #10yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/NBKrzVBpyQ — YBN Grouchy (@diplo) January 15, 2019 #10yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/VSBVPeRAkp — Annie Mac (@AnnieMac) January 15, 2019 #10YearChallenge pic.twitter.com/pdRippm0Tu — Aly & Fila (@alyandfila) January 15, 2019 #10yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/9aPpn4xX8t — louis (@LouisTheChild) January 15, 2019 #10yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/cre46pNm8L — Oliver Heldens (@OliverHeldens) January 15, 2019 Wow can’t believe it’s been so long since my first musical #10yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/ierfHKxFvS — DallasK (@DallasK) January 15, 2019 #10yearchallenge Let’s take this opportunity to remind ourselves that with hard work everything is possible! pic.twitter.com/aUFTUf2svv — BTSM not BDSM (@OfficialBTSM) January 15, 2019 Wax on, wax off… #10yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/lkGs9AvSBN — Neon Future Aoki (@steveaoki) January 15, 2019 We’ve come a long way #10YearChallenege pic.twitter.com/dYaoZzw2NU — Dillon Francis (@DillonFrancis) January 15, 2019 #10YearChallenge pic.twitter.com/RieJfrcoBh — Nicky Romero (@nickyromero) January 15, 2019 This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: EDM’s Top DJs Troll The Viral #10YearChallenge Source

The Clemson Tigers had an unbelievable season of College Football, ultimately ending the year as undefeated champions and bulldozing any opposition they faced. You’d think that reaching that level of athletic achievement would result in a pretty significant reward, yet when the team arrived at the White House for a meal with Trump they were greeted with a bunch of stale fast-food and chips bearing the presidential signature. Not exactly a fantastic celebration, especially for such an incredible achievement. “We ordered American fast food, paid for by me. Lots of hamburgers, lots of pizza,” Trump said after returning to the White House from a trip to New Orleans. “We have some very large people that like eating, so I think we’re going to have a little fun.” Of course, Trump ordered the food because the US Government is currently in shutdown, resulting in non-essential employees like catering staff not getting paid and resulting in the shit-heap of fast food that you see before you. But some people aren’t as trashy as Trump, one Michelin-starred chef has agreed to host the team for a fancy feast. “I could care less about college football. But I’m personally inviting the Clemson Tigers team and coaches to Chicago to experience what an actual celebration dinner should be. I’m not joking. Someone let them know what The Alinea Group does. It’ll be worth it I could care less about college football. But I'm personally inviting the Clemson Tigers team and coaches to Chicago to experience what an actual celebration dinner should be. I'm not joking. Someone let them know what The Alinea Group does. It'll be worth it@ClemsonTigers — nick kokonas (@nickkokonas) January 16, 2019 Nick Kokonas heads a restaurant group that oversees many exclusive establishments, places that people would chop off a leg to get in while agreeing to snack on it later. Fingers crossed that the Clemson lads get the opportunity to dine to their hearts content. Source

Sad news in the punk world, as bassist Lorna Doom of the legendary L.A. band the Germs has reportedly died. Not much is known about her death, but her passing was apparently confirmed by Germs drummer Don Bolles via social media. The Germs — whose classic lineup featured Doom, Bolles, singer Darby Crash, and current Foo Fighters guitarist Pat Smear — formed in 1976 and released the classic album (GI) in 1979, before Crash’s suicide in 1980 put an end to the band. They would re-form in 2005 with actor Shane West, who portrayed Crash in the film What We Do Is Secret, playing gigs through 2009. A post on Bolles’ Facebook account simply reads “Lorna.” However, he followed that post up in the comments section, stating, “She left this mortal coil today around 1.” The Germs were one of the punk bands spotlighted in Penelope Spheeris’ 1981 documentary The Decline of Western Civilization, along with Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Fear and others. A clip of the band performing “Manimal” in the movie can be seen below. Lorna Doom’s birth name was Teresa Ryan. Our condolences go out to her family, friends, and bandmates during this difficult time. This is a developing story … Source

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Dr. Fresch and affiliated artists. The Prescription Records launches with astounding momentum, as he presents The Remedy Vol. 1. The compilation is packed with key artists and up-and-comers alike, offering a seriously sick perspective on the current state of dance music. Dr. Fresch, BIJOU, Tony Romera, and Gerry Gonza lead the way, with originals from DIV/IDE & Tombz, Kendoll, FREAK ON, JAXX DA FISHWORKS, and TYPE3, as well. “The Prescription Records is, in every sense, an extension of my artist brand as Dr. Fresch,” he shares. “I’m working with new artists whose music not only fits my style as a producer and DJ, but new artists who I see developing truly groundbreaking sounds in 2019. The bar is set so high for electronic music at the moment; I’m searching to find and promote producers whose sound design is absolutely unique yet still dance floor accessible.” Dr. Fresch began his career in 2012 with the launch of his former label, indie dance imprint “Prep School Recordings,” where he launched debut EPs from artists like Louis The Child, Illenium, SNBRN and Loud Luxury. This was before Fresch was even a touring artist himself. Now in 2019, he’s taking things to the next level. The Remedy Vol. 1 collection is cohesive from front to back, showcasing the label’s distinct vision through the work of various artists. Pulling elements of g-house, bass house, tech house, and electro, Dr. Fresch and the gang solidify the sound he’s been working on for years. This is the sound of The Prescription. Some instant favorites of ours include Dr. Fresch’s “Dr. No,” BIJOU’s “Smack,” and FREAK ON’s “Rock Em” — but really, we’re here for the entire release. Listen here! Dr. Fresch Presents: The Remedy Vol. 1 Get it: fanlink.to/the-remedy-vol-1 Tracklist 1. Dr. Fresch – “Dr. No” 2. BIJOU – “Smack” 3. Tony Romera – “Kill The System” 4. Gerry Gonza – “Gang Gang” 5. DIV/IDE & Tombz – “Flip It Up” 6. Kendoll – “OMG” 7. FREAK ON – “Rock Em” 8. Jaxx Da Fishworks – “Up & Down” 9. TYPE3 – “Goin On” Feat. Blak Trash This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Dr. Fresch Launches Record Label with New Music From BIJOU, Tony Romera & More [MUST LISTEN] Source

Off new 01 EP, L.A. Indie Drops Lead Single to Kick-Off 2019 Takeaway Sound breakout Ben Attic is an emerging star in 2019, following up his notable mention, Singularity, the promising indie act being campaigning his next project with the release of the lead music video, “Walk”. Directed Mattias Streicher, lovers express their feelings while narrating a love story through abstract expressions including colors, art, and body language. a beautiful love story infused with Rock, Dance, and Bass, “Walk” is a bonafide hit from a tremendous rising star. “Walk” is the first single off of Ben Attic’s new EP, titled, 01. Attic on “Walk”: “Walk is an exploration of love and intimacy. Trying to take an acoustic picture of the moment we fall in love. Freezing the time as we fall in love. The Video is putting this extraterrestrial experience into pictures. The push and pull of emotions when you look in the eyes of someone you love. It’s an approach to the nature of love and reason or acceptance for existence. Imaging love in its true nature and deepness. A walk through life and the deepest emotions love has to offer.” Producer/songwriter/pianist of 8 years, Ben Attic recently toured Europe, finding inspiration for new music. Best known for the Takeaway Sound hit, “On Repeat”, earning over half-million streams to-date. Electric, exciting, and more, Ben Attic is ready to take over 2019 with a trailblazing solo path. “Walk” is off of Ben Attic’s upcoming release, titled, 01. A 4-track project, featuring guest appearance from Superfly MC. Along with “Walk”, the project includes breakout single, “Eucalyptus”. Ben Attic’s new EP, 01 is available now. Stream the complete project, courtesy of Soundcloud. For more on Ben Attic, follow the “Walk” recording artist today on Instagram and Facebook. Watch “Walk” above, courtesy of Facebook. The post Fast-Rising Ben Attic “Walk” Into 2019 with Hit : Watch appeared first on Verge Campus. Source

While JT sits in jail for credit card fraud, the other half of City Girls, Young Miami, is still out here doing her thing. Last year’s Girl Code was a surprise hip-hop hit, after all, and you can’t expect her to chill in the cut while JT does her time. Instead, the rapper is living it up in her Miami hometown with her superstar friends, as you can see in the new video for “Twerk”. The clip finds Young Miami and collaborator Cardi B doing exactly what you’d expect for a video with a song called “Twerk”. Showing off their curves in wild cat body paint, the pair cruise around on a yacht and private beach. Cardi gets to demonstrate some of the skills she learned in her pre-rap career, while Young Miami scopes the group of girls dancing around them. The 20 girls accompanying the rap divas on their bootylicious journey all submitted to City Girls’ twerk contest. They were each flown out, all expenses paid, to be in the video and compete for a $25,000 prize. Find out who won by watching the video below. Source