Famed Italian DJ Joseph Capriati Stabbed by Father, Hospitalized

Famed Italian DJ Joseph Capriati has been admitted to a Caserta hospital after being stabbed by his father. According to a report by la Repubblica Napoli, Capriati and his father were in engaged in a heated altercation in which the DJ’s father, 61, stabbed him in the chest with a kitchen knife. The knife was seized and confiscated by …

Musicians share anger at rejection of Brexit “visa-free” touring deal

Musicians have shared their anger online after news that the UK government has reportedly rejected a “visa-free” touring deal as part of Brexit negotiations. Yesterday (January 9), it was reported that the UK have turned down a deal from the EU that would allow musicians to enter countries that belong to the union without a …

Alok’s “Rapture” Flip Captures the Nostalgia of iiO’s Original With a Slap House Twist

In 2001, American recording duo iiO released the electronic song “Rapture,” which became an instant club hit. The tune was a commercial success and even managed to chart inside the top 50 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Most importantly, “Rapture” became a rave classic.  Brazilian superstar Alok has now kicked off 2021 with an …

WizKid and Burna Boy share stylish new ‘Ginger’ video

WizKid and Burna Boy have released a music video for their collaborative track ‘Ginger’. Directed by Meji Alabi, who previously shot videos for Burna Boy’s ‘Pull Up’ and ‘On the Low,’ the visual showcases the two artists dancing in a sparsely furnished warehouse, interspersed with clips of models and cars. Watch the full ‘Ginger’ video …

Synthwave Pioneer Miami Nights 1984 Releases Soundtrack for “FLINCH” Ahead of Film’s Release

Miami Nights 1984 is helping to bring FLINCH to the big screen, producing a full soundtrack for the upcoming thriller film. Ahead of the film’s release later this month, fans can stream the seminal synthwave producer’s score on streaming services. The soundtrack transports listeners back to another era with classic, cascading 80s-inspired synth textures and …

Watch the Mountain Goats play ‘Get Famous’ on ‘Colbert’

The Mountain Goats were the latest musical guests on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, with the band delivering a remote, in-studio performance of ‘Get Famous’ from latest album ‘Getting Into Knives’. “One thing we might have done in an alternate-timeline 2020 was perform some “Getting Into Knives” tunes as they were tracked: with 8 people crammed …

Music from Lady Gaga, Marshmello, SAINt JHN Tops MRC Data’s Dance/Electronic Songs of the Year

The annual MRC Data year-end report, which highlights the trends in music that shaped 2020, has arrived. Despite a year that saw most of the population confined to the premises of their own homes, music provided a valuable escape for many. That notion is perhaps best elucidated by the dance music scene. Lady Gaga brought …

Jon Schaffer’s Iced Earth bandmates say they don’t condone Capitol riots

The bandmates of Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer have released a statement following the news the musician is wanted by US authorities for his involvement at the Capitol riots on January 6. Schaffer is wanted by Metropolitan Police in D.C. after he was pictured among the crowd of Trump supporters who breached the central US …

David Guetta Releases Stunning 2021 Remix of “Memories” ft. Kid Cudi [LISTEN]

David Guetta is coming into 2021 guns blazing with a remix of his iconic track, “Memories” featuring Kid Cudi. It was ten years ago when Guetta dropped the smash hit and today it remains a go-to banger. The 2011 song recently regained popularity on TikTok, with over 1.6 billion views combined — because a decade …

Cheat Codes Teams Up With TikTok Sensation Lil Xxel for New Single “No Chill”

LA based trio Cheat Codes recently joined forces with TikTok hip-hop star Lil Xxel for “No Chill,” the fifth single off the trio’s forthcoming Hellraisers Pt. 1 album. Having built momentum throughout 2020 with a steady stream of singles featuring the likes of Bryce Vine, CXLOE, and Marc E. Bassy, the group is braced for their biggest …