Jack Wins x Joe Stone – Light Up My Life

In a blaze of inspiration, Dutch DJ/producers Jack Wins and Joe Stone have teamed up to deliver a powerful slice of dance energy. ‘Light Up My Life’ is as refreshing as you can imagine, bursting out with sweet house rhythms and catchy melodies, nicely bridging gaps between classic filter house, cool contemporary dance, and silky …

Metallica, Korn, Nine Inch Nails lead lineup for 2021 Louder Than Life Festival

The lineup for the 2021 instalment of Kentucky’s Louder Than Life Festival has been announced, boasting a plethora of big-name rock and metal acts. Held in the city of Louisville over four days, this year’s bill is led by headliners Nine Inch Nails, Korn, Jane’s Addiction, Judas Priest, Rise Against, Staind, Cypress Hill, Machine Gun …

Easy Life announce intimate record store shows for this summer

Easy Life have announced a run of special record shop shows for this summer – check out the full schedule below. READ MORE: Easy Life – On the road with the carnage-creating Leicester gang: “It’s like we’re in Metallica!” The Leicester band, who release their debut album ‘Life’s A Beach’ on May 28, will take to …

Mac Miller’s estate announces new book deal commemorating the late rapper’s life

by: Sami Weisband Apr 28, 2021 Mac Miller‘s estate has just announced the upcoming release of The Book of Mac: Remembering Mac Miller. The book deal was secured after Year of Mac—a yearlong series written by Donna-Claire Chesman, dedicated to delving deep into the mind, songs, and community brought together by Miller throughout his life. …

Mac Miller’s estate announces new book celebrating the rapper’s life

The estate of Mac Miller has announced a book documenting his life and music, titled The Book of Mac: Remembering Mac Miller. READ MORE: Mac Miller – ‘Circles’ review: posthumous album is a conflicting, tantalising taste of what might have been Written by Donna-Claire Chesman, the book will celebrate the late rapper’s legacy through stories told by …

“He Changed My Life”: Aloe Blacc Remembers Avicii, Plays Unreleased Collabs

Since Avicii’s tragic death in 2018, the music industry has been abuzz with not only a newfound focus on artist mental health, but also speculation surrounding the legendary artist’s unreleased library. Aloe Blacc, Avicii’s longtime friend and creative collaborator, recently gave fans the scoop on this storied discography during an annual tribute to the late producer …

The Shins announce 20th-anniversary edition of ‘Oh, Inverted World’: “This record gave me the life that I never really dreamed I would have”

The Shins have announced a 20th-anniversary edition of ‘Oh, Inverted World’, fully remastered by Bob Ludwig. The new edition of the band’s 2001 debut will be re-released in June with an inverted colour album cover, and a booklet featuring vintage photos, handwritten lyrics, liner notes and more. Ten random copies of the record will have …

DMX taken off life support and is “breathing on his own” following heart attack

DMX has been taken off life support and is breathing on his own following a heart attack, according to his attorney. Earlier today, TMZ reported that the rapper had been rushed to hospital and was in a critical state after suffering an overdose. The overdose happened on Friday night (April 2) around 11pm after which the …

Hood Politics Records Breathes New Life Into Daft Punk With Stunning Tribute Compilation: Listen

Following the news of Daft Punk‘s shocking split in February 2021, the music community at large flung headlong into hysteria. Naturally, a barrage of tributes flooded social media, ranging from sheer disbelief to unadulterated admiration. While many paid homage to the legendary electronic music duo via social media eulogies, Hood Politics Records went a different …