Eddie Johns, Artist Behind Daft Punk’s “One More Time” Sample, Seeks Royalties for Source Material

Despite providing the source material for one of Daft Punk’s biggest hits, artist Eddie Johns has reportedly spent decades uncompensated for his work.  That may soon change, however, as news of the legendary duo’s breakup has sparked a renewed drive to get Johns credited, which started with Johns’ case manager Alyssa Cash.  Johns, who previously …

Kings Of Leon tease more new material, including ‘Spin It Like We Can’

Kings Of Leon have shared a teaser previewing yet another two new songs – listen to snippets of ‘Dancing In Your Head’ and ‘Spin It Like We Can’ below. READ MORE: Kings Of Leon – Their 10 best songs The band, who haven’t released any official new material since 2016’s ‘Walls’, teased the imminent release of two new …

Kendrick Lamar set to headline Roskilde 2021 with new material reportedly on the way – Dancing Astronaut

by: Jessica Mao Dec 31, 2020 New music from Kendrick Lamar is on the horizon. Announced as a headliner for Roskilde Festival‘s 2021 installment, the acclaimed rapper supposedly has “new material along the way” according to organizers. The appearance will mark Lamar’s third time performing at the Danish event, with the first two in 2013 …

Malaa polishes ‘Re-Edition’ of ‘Illegal Mixtape Vol. 3’ featuring new material – Dancing Astronaut

by: Rachel Narozniak Dec 18, 2020 Hot off the Confession presses comes a re-issue of Malaa‘s Illegal Mixtape Vol. 3 that arrives with parcel-expanding intent. After fastening the ribbon around the dastardly package of dark house hitters in mid-October and delivering its first extra with Habstrakt earlier this December, Malaa is re-upping the Illegal activity …

Proposed Law Could Make Streaming Copyrighted Material on Twitch Without Permission a Felony

In the latest omnibus spending bill making its way through Congress, a provision has been added that would effectively render the streaming of copyrighted music without permission a felony offense. The provision has been added to the bill by Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina. If passed, the provision would likely land streaming platforms—including Twitch—in …

John Frusciante offers new electronic album, ‘Maya,’ confirms new Red Hot Chili Peppers material in works

by: Jessica Mao Oct 25, 2020 Since his high-profile return to longtime band, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Frusciante has yielded a fruitful year, lacking in neither collaborative or solo endeavors. Returning with the first material in six years under his own name, the lauded guitarist has unveiled a new electronic album, Maya. Titled …

New Skrillex material has landed at last, stream ‘Kliptown Empyrean’

by: Austria Masim Oct 23, 2020 Not even one full day after Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites 10th birthday, Skrillex has shared new music, offering a free full download of what is as close to a full-fledged solo release as he’s gotten this year, “Kliptown Empyrean.” Kliptown is a suburb of Soweto in Gauteng, South …