Author: Tim Musikae

[ad_1] Pioneers of British gothic metal, PARADISE LOST, are set to unveil their long-anticipated 17th album, “Ascension”, on September 19 through Nuclear Blast Records. This marks the band’s first release in five years, following the critically acclaimed “Obsidian” from 2020, and was produced by guitarist Gregor Mackintosh, with mixing and mastering by Lawrence Mackrory.”Ascension” showcases PARADISE LOST’s enduring relevance throughout their 35-plus-year career, blending the signature styles of gothic, death, and doom that fans have treasured over the years.The album cover for “Ascension” features the evocative painting “The Court Of Death” (1870-1902) by the acclaimed British artist George Frederic Watts,…

[ad_1] Sure! Here’s the rewritten content while keeping the HTML tags intact: Daron Malakian holds firm views on the current state of heavy music, emphasizing a lack of danger and risk. “There’s a generation of fans who are easily offended,” he shares with Rolling Stone. “The essence of shock and offensiveness should not be stripped from rock music altogether.” Those elements are vividly present in “Killing Spree,” the visceral lead single from Addicted to the Violence, the upcoming album by Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway, set to release on July 18. “Insanity/Controlling me,” he chants in the chorus, “Society/The…

[ad_1] Marina Diamandis has announced that her feud with Charli XCX has ended, stating that Charli “fully deserves” the acclaim for her ‘Brat’ album. The artist, also known as MARINA, previously had a well-publicized falling out with Charli XCX nearly a decade ago. This rift emerged when both were popular on Tumblr in the 2010s, largely due to the striking visuals associated with their albums, ‘True Romance’ and ‘Electra Heart’. They even toured together during this period, but tensions rose after a photoshoot featuring Charli. The conflict began in 2015 when Charli’s photoshoot drew comparisons to the artwork for MARINA’s…

[ad_1] Ed Sheeran has released a new single titled ‘Sapphire’ – you can listen to it below. READ MORE: Ed Sheeran – ‘Autumn Variations’ review: a pumpkin-spiced snoozer The uplifting and anthemic track serves as the newest preview of the singer-songwriter’s forthcoming album ‘Play’, following the releases of ‘Azizam’ and ‘Old Phone’. ‘Sapphire’ celebrates love that knows no bounds, featuring elaborate South-Asian percussion along with backing vocals and sitar by the renowned Indian artist Arijit Singh. Production credits go to Ilya Salmanzadeh, Johnny McDaid, and Savan Kotecha. “Sapphire was the first track I completed for ‘Play’ that indicated the direction…

[ad_1] In an industry that thrives on storytelling, Soli Merwan Cama has emerged as a captivating tale in his own right. Overcoming life’s greatest challenges, he has evolved into a dynamic music producer and entrepreneur, embodying relentless perseverance, a creative vision, and a global outlook. Soli Merwan Cama is an Indian music producer and the visionary behind SMC Music Company, a production house based in Pune that is dedicated to creating impactful music-driven content. With an acute sense for talent and trends, he is redefining contemporary Indian music to be bold, emotional, and globally resonant. Recognized for his innovative storytelling…

[ad_1] On social media, the Talking Heads hinted at a significant announcement on June 5th, sparking speculation about a potential reunion—41 years since their last tour. One enthusiastic fan expressed, “If this is a tour announcement, I’m going to lose it!” Unfortunately, we didn’t quite get that. (Maybe next time!) Instead, we were treated to the debut official music video for “Psycho Killer.” Directed by Mike Mills and featuring Saoirse Ronan, the video commemorates the band’s inaugural performance at CBGB half a century ago. You can view the video above, alongside footage from CBGB taken in 1975. If you’d like…

[ad_1] ENHYPEN has released their sixth mini-album, DESIRE : UNLEASH, signaling a powerful return to their darker and more intense musical foundations. The EP is fronted by the title track ‘Bad Desire (With or Without You)’, paired with a visually striking music video that explores themes of obsession, duality, and longing. DESIRE : UNLEASH furthers ENHYPEN’s examination of complex emotions and narratives. The tracks on the EP create a rich sound experience that illustrates the group’s artistic growth and thematic depth. The music video for ‘Bad Desire (With or Without You)’ is a cinematic masterpiece. It features a…

[ad_1] Mariah Carey returns with her first single in years, titled ‘Type Dangerous’ – take a look below. READ MORE: Mariah Carey: “You know what? I love Christmas!” The star behind ‘We Belong Together’ has been teasing this track since earlier in the week and has now officially released it on streaming platforms along with a lyric video. Co-produced by Carey, N.W.I., and Daniel Moore, ‘Type Dangerous’ samples the classic ’Eric B. Is President’ by Eric B. and Rakim from 1987. In this percussion-driven track, she sings about attracting men who aren’t quite what they seem. “Motorcycle man had a yen…

[ad_1] The new song hints at the pop diva’s upcoming 16th studio album. Mariah Carey has unveiled a new single titled “Type Dangerous.” This marks the pop singer’s first new release in a few years, following her last album, Caution, which was released in 2018. The track is expected to preview her forthcoming LP. “Looking for the dangerous type,” she sings in this lively track. “I like them dangerous/ That’s my type/ I said I love them dangerous.” Carey has been teasing her new music on social media throughout the week, showcasing snippets from the official lyric video for “Type…

[ad_1] When NME interviews Jarvis Cocker, Pulp is in the midst of back-to-back BBC specials and final preparations for their UK arena tour. This whirlwind of activity is all in honor of one significant milestone – the Sheffield band’s long-awaited return with ‘More’, their first album in 24 years. How does it feel to be immersed in ‘Pulpmania’ again? “I think that’s a bit exaggerated!” the frontman chuckles. “It’s nice. When you create an album, it feels like you’ve shared something personal. That’s a fulfilling experience, but then it transforms into a record that, hopefully, resonates with people and becomes…

[ad_1] Here’s the content rewritten while preserving the HTML tags: Avex Music Group has officially signed We the Band, Justin Bieber’s longtime backing group, the company announced on Thursday. We The Band features bassist Harv, DJ Tay James, guitarist Julian Micheal, drummer Devin “Stixx” Taylor, and keyboardist O’Neil Palmer. In addition to being Bieber’s DJ, James has served as Bieber’s longtime A&R representative. Harv has produced many of Bieber’s tracks, including 2020’s “Forever” with Post Malone and the 2021 hit “Peaches,” which features Daniel Caesar and Giveon. This announcement follows Avex, the Japanese entertainment conglomerate, naming music manager Brandon Silverstein…

[ad_1] This month, the Korean Business Research Institute announced the brand reputation rankings for rookie idols! The rankings were derived from an analysis of consumer engagement, media exposure, interactions, and community awareness indexes among various rookie idols, utilizing big data collected between May 6 and June 6. Only idols who made their debut in 2024 or later were eligible for these rankings. TWS’s Dohoon claimed the top spot for June with a brand reputation index of 224,951. His keyword analysis highlighted phrases like “TWS,” “42,” and “aura artisan,” while his top related terms included “refreshing,” “heart-fluttering,” and “handsome.” Dohoon achieved…