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Like the song says, the piper is calling Led Zeppelin to join him — in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. There, they must once again defend their classic song “Stairway to Heaven” in a long-running case alleging they infringed on the Spirit song “Taurus” to create its iconic sound. The similarities between Zeppelin’s song and “Taurus”, composed by the late Randy Wolfe (aka Randy California) in the late ’60s, have been a decades-long source of debate among classic rock fans. It’s also the source of a lawsuit from Wolfe trustee Michael Skidmore, who alleges that Zepp cribbed from Spirit’s sound for “Stairway”. Zepp won the case in June 2016, after the jury heard testimony from Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, as well as a bandmember from Spirit and other expert witnesses, about the alleged similarities between the tracks. (Read: Dissected: Led Zeppelin) However, per The Hollywood Reporter, that victory turned out to be short-lived, as today’s opinion on the trial from a panel of appellate justices indicates that the jury was not given sufficient instruction on originality and unprotectable music elements. During the original trial, the jury was not allowed to listen to “Taurus”, as the song was copyrighted prior to the federal law covering the use of sound recordings. As a result, the case must now go back to trial. If Spirit ends up winning this case, they might have all the gold they need to buy their own stairway to heaven. Are the two tracks similar? Listen for yourself – here’s “Stairway to Heaven”: And here’s Spirit’s “Taurus”: Ooh, it makes me wonder. Source

LeBron James might just be the best basketball player to step onto the court, but his music playlist could use a little sprucing up. When he and the rest of his LA Lakers team launched into practice mode on Wednesday, they did so to the tune of Eminem, as curated by the three-time NBA champion. It was no fluke selection, though. “Today’s White Boy Wednesday. Seriously,” James told reporters. “You’re laughing, but today’s White Boy Wednesday. It’s the only white boy music day, which I enjoy.” “It’s a universal thing, right?” he asked those around him, most of whom were amused by James’ comments. “It’s just like Taco Tuesdays. It’s a [expletive] thing. You guys look at me crazy when I said it, like, ‘Oh, [expletive], white boys Wednesdays.’” Lakers’ LeBron James on today’s practice soundtrack, which included Eminem: “Today was ‘White Boy Wednesday’. Seriously.” pic.twitter.com/8qVsCfuO3E — Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) September 26, 2018 James, whom the Lakers acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers in July for a hefty $154 million, has often been praised for his philanthropy and outspokenness when it comes to racism and sexism, especially in major league sports. So, the pro athlete’s glorifying of Eminem, who doesn’t hesitate to spit sexist, homophobic language, is a bit baffling. (Never mind the fact that the Detroit rapper hasn’t dropped a truly great album since… uh, James was a Cavalier the first time around.) Luckily for everyone in attendance, it wasn’t just Eminem that was played on this week’s edition of White Boy Wednesday. “I love Eminem. But it was more than just Eminem,” James added. “We had a lot of good music today.” LeBron noted that he celebrated the special Wednesdays mostly for head coach Luke Walton and assistant coach Mark Madsen, both of whom are white. “It was a good day!” James previously described Eminem’s latest album, Kamikaze, as “fire.” Maybe next Wednesday he ought to take a cue from the Kamikaze album cover and blast Beastie Boys instead. You can do better, my guy. And maybe consider letting Kendrick handle the Space Jam sequel soundtrack. Now if y’all think this @Eminem “Kamikaze” album isn’t you’re just hating and incompetent of lyrics/cadence/breakdown of his raps. Oh and he putting quite a few in a body bag too ! — LeBron James (@KingJames) August 31, 2018 Source

Download | Listen and subscribe via iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | YouTube | RSS On this special episode of Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle speaks with Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus, Chrissy Tashjian of Thin Lips, and The Bamboos’ Lance Ferguson to explore mental health in the musical process ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week. In addition to discussing their new album, Bambi, Luppen dives into Hippo Campus’ different approach to songwriting and the emotional themes on their record, including his struggles with depression. Shortly after, Tashjian reflects on the Thin Lips’ recent album, Chosen Family, while Ferguson closes the episode out with a discussion around the Bamboos’ single “Broken”. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Each episode, Meredith digs deep into an artist’s work to find out how the music is made and where their journey is going, from legendary artists like Robert Plant, Paul McCartney, U2 and Bryan Ferry, to the newer class of The National, St. Vincent, Arctic Monkeys, Haim, and Father John Misty. Check back Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for new episodes. Rate the series now via iTunes. Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter Source

Each week we break down our favorite song, highlight our honorable mentions, and wrap them all up with other staff recommendations into a playlist just for you. Iridescence is a peculiar album in that every song has a completely different character. Yet, in the context of BROCKHAMPTON, maybe that’s not so peculiar at all. Ever since their debut mixtape, the band have demonstrated a remarkable talent for finding their creative footing in all sorts of areas, from alternative hip-hop to R&B to choral arrangements. They set up quite the precedent for themselves with the Saturation trilogy, but on their fourth studio album, America’s favorite boyband have outdone themselves. “J’OUVERT” is a trademark track, a characteristic blend of razor-crisp production and explosive vocal talent, with the brash style to back it all up. More than that, though, it encompasses everything that makes the new album so great: BROCKHAMPTON are grappling with fame while pushing themselves further creatively with each new release. Iridescence sees them at their most troubled, their most open, and their most experimental — all of which are qualities the public has loved about BROCKHAMPTON from the start. Joba’s spitting, “Wish that I was better/ At dealing with the fame and you fake motherfuckers/ Guess I’m too real,” feels like an accusation, a wish, and a self-declaration all at once. It’s impossible to capture all of what’s right about BROCKHAMPTON in a four-minute-long snapshot, but “J’OUVERT” comes pretty darn close. –Laura Dzubay Contributing Writer _________________________________________________________ Honorable Mentions Robyn – “Honey” After eight years of radio silence, Robyn is back and better than ever with her most recent single off her upcoming album. Title track “Honey” is a characteristically atmospheric dance-pop ballad, merging sadness and joy in the way only Robyn can. –Clara Scott Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper – “Shallow” The sure-fire blockbuster A Star Is Born is set to not only be a fantastic film, but also a musical force of nature, as heard in the lead single from the movie’s soundtrack, “Shallow”, a heart-wrenching ballad that not only highlights both Cooper and Gaga’s talents as musicians but also their dramatic chops. –Clara Scott Greta Van Fleet – “Lover, Leaver” Though Greta Van Fleet’s similarities to Led Zeppelin have drawn them quite a bit of press, the band stands on their own as a solid rock outfit, evident in the soaring intensity of their first single, “Lover, Leaver”, from upcoming debut album Anthem of the Peaceful Army. –Clara Scott Tom Petty – “Gainesville” Tom Petty’s life may have come to a close late last year, but his legacy continues to live on in posthumous releases like this outtake of “Gainesville” from 1998, an Americana story told with Petty’s trademark nostalgia and soul. —Clara Scott _________________________________________________________ Other Songs We’re Spinning Gallant – “TOOGOODTOBETRUE” ft. Sufjan Stevens and Rebecca Sugar The only way to describe the newest single from Gallant is smooth; featuring Sufjan Stevens and Rebecca Sugar, the song follows all three artists through an expansive soundscape full of ups and downs. –Clara Scott Young Thug – “Climax” ft. 6LACK “Climax” might be the most intimate song off of Young Thug’s new EP, a hypnotic confessional that addresses a disinterested partner against a subdued, whisper-filled backdrop. –Laura Dzubay A Deer A Horse – “Double Wide” Brooklyn-based rockers A Deer A Horse return with a riff-heavy, deeply personal song about a family member of bassist-singer Angela Philips who took his own life a few years ago. For Philips, the act of writing and playing the song has become all about healing. –Spencer Kaufman EARTHGANG – “Stuck (With Arin Ray)” “Stuck” adds to the long string of left-field singles from oddball Atlanta hip-hip duo EARTHGANG that pull off the remarkable feat of being as irresistible as they are otherworldly. –Matt Melis R.E.M. – “E-Bow the Letter” ft. Thom Yorke R.E.M. retiring a few years ago didn’t quite signal the end of the world as we know it, but hearing this live at the BBC version of one of their classics with Yorke filling in for Patti Smith on vocals sure reminds us of just how much nicer their music makes this world. –Matt Melis _________________________________________________________ This Week’s Playlist Source

All That Remains will unleash their ninth studio album, Victim of the New Disease, via Fearless Records on November 9th. Along with the album announcement, the band has released the first single, “Fuck Love” (listen below). Singer Phil LaBonte says the new album will feature All That Remains at their heaviest musically in quite some time. “We decided to throw a curveball… and do the heaviest record since For We Are Many in 2010! It was the perfect way to follow-up Madness, where we did some different styles and songs and even covered a country song.” He added, “People might’ve expected something more experimental, but throwing curveballs is what we do.” The band officially released the single “Fuck Love” today, although it “leaked” a week ago. A lyric video for the song is posted below. Another track, “Just Tell Me Something”, features guest vocals from Asking Alexandria singer Danny Worsnop. All That Remains will support the new disc with a late winter UK and European tour with Sevendust. Pre-orders for Victim of the New Disease are available at this location. Victim of the New Disease Artwork: Victim of the New Disease Tracklist: 01. Fuck Love 02. Everything’s Wrong 03. Blood I Spill 04. Wasteland 05. Alone In The Darkness 06. Misery In Me 07. Broken 08. Just Tell Me Something (Featuring Danny Worsnop) 09. I Meant What I Said 10. Victim of the New Disease Source

There was a time last year when it seemed possible Pinegrove would never follow up their critical breakthrough, 2016’s Cardinal. Frontman Evan Stephens Hall came out ahead of sexual coercion allegations in a November 2017 note, stating the band had decided to take an “extended period of time off the road” while they dealt internally with the accusations. The decision came at the request of the unidentified accuser, a woman Hall said he’d been “involved with for a short but intense period of time.” Now, though, the hiatus is over, and Pinegrove is back with a new album, Skylight. Skylight was written and recorded prior to the accusations, and remains largely unchanged since it was tracked in mid-2017. Yet some of the music is remarkably prescient, with lines like “I wanna do much better” (“Light On”) and “I draw a line in my life/ Singing this is the new way I behave now” (“Rings”) mirroring the self-reflection Hall undertook during the band’s time off. “We wanted to honor that,” Hall said of the alleged victim’s request. “She recognized that we’ve honored it, and has since approved our plan to release an album and play some shows later on this year.” Take a listen to Skylight below. In an in-depth examination of the allegations and their fallout, Pitchfork’s Jenn Pelly was able to provide more insight into the situation that led to Pinegrove’s troubled last year. A mediator between Hall and the unnamed victim clarified that the allegations were strictly “verbal and contextual pressure,” and nothing physical. The victim was in a relationship when her intimacy with Hall began, and she feels she was coerced into cheating. While Hall maintains that any interactions were mutual, he acknowledged the validity of the alleged victim’s “right to describe her experience however feels true to her.” “I definitely could have conducted myself better,” he added. There was some mention of a second victim, Autumn Lavis, though she herself clarified that she never classified the relationship as abusive. “The aftermath made me feel bad about myself,” she said. “But I never felt that he was abusive towards me at all. If someone did have a negative experience, I want to validate that, but mine was consensual.” It appears that most of this fallout stems from emails sent by Sheridan Allen, founder of Punk Talks, an organization which purports to connect people in the music industry with therapy for free. After learning of the accusations, Allen emailed festival bookers and acts scheduled to open for Pinegrove on tour revealing the allegations and essentially demanding that action be taken — all without the accuser’s consent. Allen has since been taken to task for misrepresenting herself as a therapist and her handling of the situation. “I made egregious errors and mistakes throughout this situation,” Allen told Pitchfork. “I was acting without any guidance or a board and I have done absolutely everything I can now and in the future to ensure adequate checks and balances, as well as ensuring this will never happen again.” For his part, Hall said he took an active “full re-inventorying of myself” in the wake of the allegations. He earnestly considered the perception of his actions in the relationship in question, and wants his fans to do the same: “We don’t want listeners who are like, ‘We don’t care about this sort of thing.’ We care about this sort of thing. I’m way more sympathetic to people who are like, ‘I don’t understand this situation, it seems fucked up, fuck this band,’ than people who are like, ‘I don’t understand this situation, fuck this situation, I love this band.’ We are thoroughly in favor of the dismantling of patriarchal structures, and the movement right now to elevate survivors and victims of abuse. And we are not interested in a listenership that doesn’t care about that.” All proceeds made from Skylight’s Bandcamp sales will go to Voting Rights Project, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and Musicares, which offers mental health resources to musicians among other services. Read Pelly’s full article for more about the language Hall used in his statement, how Allen’s involvement changed the way the situation was handled, and more from other members of Pinegrove. Source

Malia Obama is currently a sophomore at Harvard University, but it’s not all late night study sessions and academic discussions at Shay’s for the former First Daughter. Like her parents, Malia seems to have her sights set on the entertainment world, as she’s appeared in a new music video for some of her college classmates. The band of seniors is called New Dakotas, and their very college-indie track is called “Walking on Air”. In the clip, one of their bandmates oversleeps and misses practice, getting himself booted from the group. They start holding auditions, and lo and behold, in walks an Obama, singing and dancing (at the 1:41 mark), and even busting out some harmonica (2:01). It’s a brief appearance, but probably the best marketing New Dakotas is ever gonna get, so props to them for knowing how to work those connections. Check out the clip below. Source

SOB x RBE have released their new album, GANGIN II. Stream it below via Apple Music or Spotify. Spanning 15 tracks, GANGIN II is the group’s sophomore release and second one of the year following GANGIN, which dropped in March. It also comes after SOB x RBE’s impressive contribution to Kendrick Lamar’s Black Panther soundtrack. The new LP was previously teased with early cuts “Made It” and “Vibes”. (Read: The Top 25 Albums of 2018… So Far) In an interview with Billboard, the rap collective’s Slimmy B talked about the expectations attached to GANGIN II, especially in the wake of its predecessor’s success: “There are big expectations for sure. Expectations really be high in the first place for us. It ain’t about us exceeding our expectations, though, because it’s just about us versus them. We do what we do whether people like it or not, that won’t change shit; but our people are most likely gonna like it because they like our music. We give ‘em what they want.” GANGIN II comes amidst what appears to be some drama within SOB x RBE, which stands for “Strictly Only Brothers, Real Boi Entertainment.” In a since-deleted tweet, the outfit’s leader Yhung T.O. claimed GANGIN II would be his last with SOB x RBE. Further fueling this rumor is the fact that T.O. has already inked a deal with Interscope and properly released his own solo material; he was also noticeably absent from that aforementioned Billboard interview. While life beyond GANGIN II is still up the air for T.O., the rest of the band is intent on looking forward, with Lul G noting they’re already working on new “group shit” in the studio. To support GANGIN II, SOB x RBE will head out on a tour of the US and Europe beginning the first week of October. Find that itinerary here. GANGIN II Artwork: GANGIN II Tracklist: 01. Intro (Gangin) 02. Hood Ballad 03. North Vallejo 04. Made It 05. All Facts Not 1 Opinion 06. Bitch 07. Let Em Have It 08. Uber wit a Dub 09. Peek a Boo 10. Times Get Hard 11. Can’t Go Back 12. Water Fountain 13. Leave the Streets Alone 14. Vibes 15. Fuck About Us Source

Today marks the release of An American Treasure, a posthumous box set comprised of unreleased Tom Petty material. Apple Music and Spotify users can stream it in full below. The 60-track collection pulls from throughout the rock icon’s extensive career, including early days with The Heartbreakers and sessions with Mudcrutch. Due out via Reprise Records, the expansive project was curated and put together by Petty’s daughter, Adria; his widow, Dana; longtime Heartbreakers Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench; and frequent engineering collaborator Ryan Ulate. It’s described as “a tribute and love letter pointing to the music in between the hits.” (Read: The Very Best of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) As a preview, three songs from the archival set were shared early. First came “Keep A Little Soul”, an unreleased track taken from the same sessions that birthed The Heartbreakers’ 1982 album Long After Dark, followed by an alternate “clubhouse” version of “You And Me”, recorded by the music legend in 2007. Most recently came this month’s “Gainesville”, an unreleased offering that dates back to Petty’s Echo era. An American Treasure is available in four formats, each with cover art designed by Shepard Fairey (the vinyl edition hits shelves November 23rd). Petty tragically passed in October 2017 from an accidental prescription drug overdose. An American Treasure Artwork: An American Treasure Tracklist: CD 1 01. Surrender (Previously unreleased track from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers sessions—1976) 02. Listen To Her Heart (Live at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA—November 11, 1977) 03. Anything That’s Rock ‘N’ Roll (Live at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA—November 11, 1977) 04. When The Time Comes (Album track from You’re Gonna Get It!—May 2, 1978) 05. You’re Gonna Get It (Alternate version featuring strings from You’re Gonna Get It!sessions—1978) 06. Radio Promotion Spot 1977 07. Rockin’ Around (With You) (Album track from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers —November 9, 1976) 08. Fooled Again (I Don’t Like It) (Alternate version from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers—1976) 09. Breakdown (Live at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA—November 11, 1977) 10. The Wild One, Forever (Album track from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers—November 9, 1976) 11. No Second Thoughts (Album track from You’re Gonna Get It!—May 2, 1978) 12. Here Comes My Girl (Alternate version from Damn The Torpedoes sessions—1979) 13. What Are You Doing In My Life (Alternate version from Damn The Torpedoes sessions—1979) 14. Louisiana Rain (Alternate version from Damn The Torpedoes sessions—1979) 15. Lost In Your Eyes (Previously unreleased single from Mudcrutch sessions—1974) CD 2 01. Keep A Little Soul (Previously unreleased track from Long After Dark sessions—1982) 02. Even The Losers (Live at Rochester Community War Memorial, Rochester, NY—1989) 03. Keeping Me Alive (Previously unreleased track from Long After Dark sessions—1982) 04. Don’t Treat Me Like A Stranger (B-side to UK single of “I Won’t Back Down”—April, 1989) 05. The Apartment Song (Demo recording (with Stevie Nicks)—1984) 06. Concert Intro (Live introduction by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, The Forum, Inglewood, CA—June 28, 1981) 07. King’s Road (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA—June 28, 1981) 08. Clear The Aisles (Live concert announcement by Tom Petty, The Forum, Inglewood, CA—June 28, 1981) 09. A Woman In Love (It’s Not Me) (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA—June 28, 1981) 10. Straight Into Darkness (Alternate version from The Record Plant, Hollywood, CA—May 5, 1982) 11. You Can Still Change Your Mind (Album track from Hard Promises—May 5, 1981) 12. Rebels (Alternate version from Southern Accents sessions—1985) 13. Deliver Me (Alternate version from Long After Dark sessions—1982) 14. Alright For Now (Album track from Full Moon Fever—April 24, 1989) 15. The Damage You’ve Done (Alternate version from Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough)sessions—1987) 16. The Best Of Everything (Alternate version from Southern Accents sessions—March 26, 1985) 17. Walkin’ From The Fire (Previously unreleased track from Southern Accents sessions—March 1, 1984) 18. King Of The Hill (Early take (with Roger McGuinn)—November 23, 1987) CD 3 01. I Won’t Back Down (Live at The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA—February 4, 1997) 02. Gainesville (Previously unreleased track from Echo sessions—February 12, 1998) 03. You And I Will Meet Again (Album track from Into The Great Wide Open—July 2, 1991) 04. Into The Great Wide Open (Live at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena—November 24, 1991) 05. Two Gunslingers (Live at The Beacon Theatre, New York, NY—May 25, 2013) 06. Lonesome Dave (Previously unreleased track from Wildflowers sessions—July 23, 1993) 07. To Find A Friend (Album track from Wildflowers—November 1, 1994) 08. Crawling Back To You (Album track from Wildflowers—November 1, 1994) 09. Wake Up Time (Previously unreleased track from early Wildflowers sessions—August 12, 1992) 10. Grew Up Fast (Album track from Songs and Music from She’s the One—August 6, 1996) 11. I Don’t Belong (Previously unreleased track from Echo sessions—December 3, 1998) 12. Accused Of Love (Album track from Echo—April 13, 1999) 13. Lonesome Sundown (Album track from Echo—April 13, 1999) 14. Don’t Fade On Me (Previously unreleased track from Wildflowers—sessions—April 20, 1994) CD 4 01. You And Me (Clubhouse version—November 9, 2007) 02. Have Love Will Travel (Album track from The Last DJ—October 8, 2002) 03. Money Becomes King (Album track from The Last DJ—October 8, 2002) 04. Bus To Tampa Bay (Previously unreleased track from Hypnotic Eye sessions—August 11, 2011) 05. Saving Grace (Live at Malibu Performing Arts Center, Malibu, CA—June 16, 2006) 06. Down South (Album track from Highway Companion—July 25, 2006) 07. Southern Accents (Live at Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, FL—September 21, 2006) 08. Insider (Live (with Stevie Nicks) at O’Connell Center, Gainesville, FL—September 21, 2006) 09. Two Men Talking (Previously unreleased track from Hypnotic Eye sessions—November 16, 2012) 10. Fault Lines (Album track from Hypnotic Eye—July 29, 2014) 11. Sins Of My Youth (Early take from Hypnotic Eye sessions—November 12, 2012) 12. Good Enough (Alternate version from Mojo sessions—2012) 13. Something Good Coming (Album track from Mojo—July 15, 2010) 14. Save Your Water (Album track from Mudcrutch 2—May 20, 2016) 15. Like A Diamond (Alternate version from The Last DJ sessions—2002) 16. Hungry No More (Live at House of Blues, Boston, MA—June 15, 2016) Source

Hit-making rockers Chevelle are gathering a number of tracks that have been released off the beaten path for a new collection called 12 Bloody Spies: B-Sides and Rarities. As the title suggests, the disc culls together songs that haven’t appeared on the standard editions of the band’s eight studio albums, offering remastered versions of the tunes. The track “Sleep Walking Elite”, recorded during the band’s sessions for 2007’s Vena Sera album, has been unveiled as the first single (listen below). Among the other tracks are an acoustic version of “Sleep Apnea” from the band’s 2009 Sci-Fi Crimes album, and a bonus track off 2002’s Wonder What’s Next titled “Under You’re Reformed”. Chevelle’s last studio album was 2016’s The North Corridor, with a press release declaring, “Stay tuned for more from Chevelle soon,” insinuating the band is likely working on a new album. 12 Bloody Spies: B-Sides and Rarities arrives on October 26th, and can be pre-ordered at this location. 12 Bloody Spies: B-Sides and Rarities Artwork: 12 Bloody Spies: B-Sides and Rarities Tracklist: 01. A Miracle 02. Sleep Walking Elite 03. In Debt To The Earth 04. Sleep Apnea (Acoustic Version) 05. The Clincher (Version 103) 06. Fizgig 07. Glimpse of the Con 08. Indifference 09. Until You’re Reformed 10. The Gist 11. Delivery 12. Leto’s Headache Tool’s Top 5 Music Videos Metallica’s Top 5 Songs Behemoth's Top 5 Songs Alice in Chains' Top 5 Videos Pearl Jam’s “Jeremy” Annotated Video Source

Prosecutors have shared surveillance footage of XXXTentacion’s murder outside a motorcycle dealership in Deerfield Beach, Florida in June of this year. Four men have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm and armed robbery with a firearm. One of those men, Robert Allen, appeared in court this week, as TMZ reports. During Allen’s bail hearing, prosecutors played surveillance footage which showed two of the men — Trayvon Newsome and Michael Boatwright — following XXXTentacion from the dealership. Newsome and Boatwright then got into an SUV with two other men, Brown and Dedrick Devonshay Williams, and positioned the SUV to block XXXTentacion’s car from driving away. Newsome and Boatwright got out of the SUV and confronted XXXTentacion. A struggled ensued, leading Boatwright to shoot XXXTentacion. Newsome then entered the passenger’s side door of XXXTentacion’s car and retrieved a Louis Vuitton bag and $50,000 in cash XXXTentacion was pronounced dead at the scene. Watch the surveillance footage below. Court releases surveillance videos of #xxxtentacion murder and robbery. Suspect Robert Allen has been denied bail following the release of the videos. Do you believe justice will be served? #RIPxxxtentacion #MyMixtapez pic.twitter.com/FOkMzqFXPf — My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) September 28, 2018 Source

Today marks the release of Joe Strummer 001, a new box set devoted to the solo work of The Clash frontman, who passed in 2002. Subscribers of Apple Music and Spotify can stream select songs from the project below. The expansive box set encompasses Strummer’s recordings with the 101ers and The Mescaleros, as well as his soundtrack work. Much of the curation comes via his widow, Luce, who’s been archiving the remains of his writings and tapes. Joining her was artist Robert Gordon McHarg III, who previously worked on The Clash’s Sound System box set. All the tracks were restored and mastered by Grammy winner Peter J. Moore. Previously, we’ve heard “London is Burning”, an alternate take of “Burnin’ Street” off his final Mescaleros album Streetcore, and “Rose of Erin”, a 1993 song from the film When Pigs Fly. (Read: The Clash’s Top 20 Songs) “The themes of these songs resonate. I kept thinking, ‘Wow, he was so ahead of his times, but also current, and aware of the past at the same time,” McHarg III of Strummer in an interview with Rock Cellar. “It’s almost like past, present and future is all rolled up into one in everything he touched.” The box set will be available in a number of formats, including a limited edition deluxe box set that will feature vinyl pressings, a 7-inch vinyl single, a cassette, an art print, collectibles, and an accompanying book featuring rare, unpublished photographs, memorabilia, reviews, and technical notes. “The idea behind the book is that it’s an A4 notebook done as if Joe had designed it himself, telling his story,” McHarg III said in a press release. Orders are ongoing here. Joe Strummer 001 Artwork: Joe Strummer 001 Tracklist: Side 1: 01. Letsagetabitarockin 02. Keys To Your Heart 03. Love Kills 04. Tennesse Rain 05. Trash City 06. 15th Brigade Side 2: 01. Ride Your Donkey 02. Burning Lights 03. Afro-Cuban Be-Bop 04. Sand Paper Blues 05. Generations Side 3: 01. It’s A Rockin’World 02. Yalla Yalla 03. X-Ray Style 04. Johnny Appleseed Side 4: 01. Minstrel Boy 02. Redemption Song 03. Over The Border 04. Coma Girl 05. Silver & Gold Side 5: 01. Letsagetabitarockin (demo) 02. Czechoslovak Song / Where Is England (demo) 03. Pouring Rain (previously unreleased) 04. Blues On The River (previously unreleased) 05. Crying on 23rd (previously unreleased) 06. 2 Bullets (previously unreleased) Side 6: 01. When Pigs Fly 02. Pouring Rain 03. Rose of Erin (previously unreleased) 04. The Cool Impossible (previously unreleased) 05. London Is Burning (previously unreleased) 12-Inch Single: 01. US North (previously unreleased) 7-Inch Single: 01. This Is England (demo) 02. Before We Go Forward (demo) Cassette: 01. U.S. North Basement Demo (previously unreleased) Source

On November 2nd, Tenacious D are scheduled to drop a new album called Post-Apocalypto, which features drums from Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. For fans who don’t want to wait until then for new material, they’re in luck: The comedy rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass has just launched its corresponding YouTube series of the same name which boasts all-new music from the album. The animated series is comprised of drawings from Black himself, and every character is voiced by Black and Gass. Today’s episode — the first of six to be released every Friday leading up to the LP — finds Tenacious D in the midst of an atomic bomb crisis. They hole up in a 1950s Frigidaire and successfully survive the explosion, only to discover that not much else has. Tenacious D aren’t totally alone though — the bomb’s aftermath has spawned some freakish creatures, including a two-headed dog they decide to name Hope, because even in their cruel, harsh existence, they’re still leaning on some optimism. (Read: The 25 Most Anticipated Albums of Fall 2018) This initial episode of the Post-Apocalypto series is aptly titled “Hope”, and boasts a new album track that’s also dubbed “Hope”. Check out both below. To help promote the kick-off of their animated series, Black and Gass made a surprise appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday. Tenacious D apparently thought they were scheduled to perform, but Kimmel says they’re about six weeks too early. The two-piece still make a pretty badass entrance and give out (see: chuck into the crowd) free burritos, though, so it’s a win-win for everyone involved. Watch that segment below. Tenacious D will support Post-Apocalypto (series and album) with a North American tour that begins in early October. You can grab tickets here. Also, in case you missed it, watch Black channel Bob Ross and paint Gass. Source

Metallica played a benefit concert dubbed “Dreamfest” on Wednesday night (September 26th) as part of the Salesforce company’s Dreamforce technology conference, and the music was apparently so loud, it was reportedly heard miles away by residents of San Francisco. The outdoor show was held at the Civic Center Plaza, with proceeds benefitting the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. The band has a longstanding relationship with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, having played private shows for the company’s employees in the past. As SFGATE reports, Twitter started blowing up on Wednesday night with San Francisco residents claiming the concert was keeping them from getting to sleep and that the music was traveling for miles. One Twitter user, Matt Ranalletta, wrote, “Marc Benioff’s Metallica birthday concert is shaking the walls of my apartment from three miles away. Can someone please explain to me what Salesforce even does again?” Another, Aidin Vaziri, complained, “This Metallica set is so loud I’m pretty sure it’s going to topple the Millennium Tower and put like 17 more cracks in the Transbay Transit Center,” referring to San Francisco’s new transportation hub that has been plagued by structural issues. Other fans, meanwhile, were happy with the volume, with Rahul Kupta declaring, “I can hear @Metallica playing ‘Enter Sandman’ from my house. This city rocks!” According to Metallica, last year’s benefit concert helped raise $10 million for the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, so we’ll go ahead and forgive the metal legends for causing residents of San Francisco to lose a few hours sleep this time around. See some of the tweets from San Francisco residents below, and check out a full list of Metallica’s tour dates here. Marc Benioff’s Metallica birthday concert is shaking the walls of my apartment from three miles away. Can someone please explain to me what Salesforce even does again? — Spooky Democratic Wave (@MattRanalletta) September 27, 2018 This Metallica set is so loud I'm pretty sure it's going to topple the Millennium Tower and put like 17 more cracks in the Transbay Transit Center. https://t.co/rrDPsSGFXj — Aidin Vaziri (@MusicSF) September 27, 2018 I can’t sleep because that darn rock band down the street is too loud. Damn you Metallica — Jake Nix (@jakenixnet) September 27, 2018 Trying to sleep and can clearly hear Metallica playing "Nothing Else Matters" from Dreamforce's concert at the Civic Center in San Francisco. We really don't have enough space to hold concerts for 170,000 people in this city. — Ken Yeung (@thekenyeung) September 27, 2018 I can hear @Metallica playing “Enter Sandman” from my house. This city rocks! #Metallica #Dreamforce18 — Rahul Gupta (@rahulkartgupta) September 27, 2018 Metallica playing so loud at the Civic Center that the entire city can hear the set from home — Jordan E. M. (@PhantomCoast) September 27, 2018 Metallica’s Top 5 Songs Tool’s Top 5 Music Videos Behemoth's Top 5 Songs Alice in Chains' Top 5 Videos Pearl Jam’s “Jeremy” Annotated Video Source

The Lowdown: Twenty-six years after their last record (1992’s uneven-to-unnecessary Chic-ism), Nile Rodgers & Chic return for a victory lap around a music world in which the former has ascended to the status of elder hitmaker and the latter’s catalog now serves as a funky set of guideposts for a new generation of disco-positive stars with good taste. The Good: After this long of a layoff, we’d probably be satisfied if a new Chic record simply ticked all of the expected Chic-shaped boxes and nothing more. However, for its first two-thirds at least, It’s About Time never settles for a pure nostalgia play. Credit Rodgers’ late-career production renaissance for keeping him abreast of both sounds and rising stars. On tracks like “Do You Wanna Party”, Chic feels more contemporary than bands that have been around a tenth as long. However, the true highlights here come when Rodgers and company wield their own tight disco spin to revitalize sounds stretched across decades of dance floors. “Boogie All Night” bops with the giddy energy of Off the Wall-era Michael Jackson, “Sober” bolsters the already-solid work of Craig David and Stefflon Don with “Poison”-grade New Jack swing, and “Till the World Falls” makes the case for Rodgers’ three-handed guitar work (and its imitators) being the grand unifying force behind the best dance singles of the last 40 years. The Bad: The liner notes of It’s About Time are crowded with guest appearances, many of which fail to justify their own existences. The band sounds boxed in on New Jack producer Terry Riley’s take on “Sober” and plays down to its singer when Hailee Steinfeld falls flat on the forgettable “Dance with Me”, but the record’s two biggest flops are reserved for its two highest-profile collaborators. Lady Gaga takes up the unenviable task of reworking Chic’s all-world 1978 classic “I Want Your Love” and winds up translating the song’s arch drama into an unconvincing Dracula impersonation for most of the choruses. The record’s ultimate raspberry goes to Elton John, who utterly fails to redeem the clunking “Queen”. While the track has admirable goals of functioning as a heartfelt anthem of women’s empowerment, its cringeworthy lyrics send it tumbling into an uncanny valley of sentiment that borders on unintentional self-parody. The Verdict: Chic’s legacy was secure before It’s About Time, and it will survive equally unscathed after its hits, misses, and upcoming 2019 follow-up. The fact that Rodgers and his crew were able to give the world a few new on-point rump-shakers to groove to remains the best kind of benevolence we could hope for in this, or any, year. Essential Tracks: “Till the World Falls”, “Sober”, and “Do You Wanna Party” Source

Today marks the release of Burial and Kode9’s new collaboration, FABRICLIVE 100. The 74-minute mix is the 100th and final installment of Fabric nightclub’s FABRICLIVE mix series As Resident Advisor note, the collection is a “mind-bending” fusion of sounds, such as “dynamic hybrids of genres like footwork and gqom”, jungle, drum and bass, techno, and hardcore. There are 37 tracks in total, including selections from Ben Frost, DJ Rashad, and Luke Slater, among others. Burial and Kode9’s FABRICLIVE 100 isn’t on digital streaming platforms, but is now available to purchase, as well as preview, on Fabric’s website. Earlier this year, Burial teamed up with The Bug for a collaborative project, which followed 2017 releases including “Rodent”, the surprise Subtemple EP, and the “Pre Dawn”/”Indoors” 12-inch. Ahead of FABRICLIVE 100, Burial and Kode9 debuted a 30-minute mix on BBC Radio. FABRICLIVE 100 Artwork: FABRICLIVE 100 Tracklist: 01. Untitled – Untitled 02. Klein – Hurry 03. Cooly G – Magnetic 04. Julz Da Deejay – Deaths Effect 05. Roman Rodney – Triple Beat 06. TLC Fam – Skim Sam (Dbn Dance) 07. Nazar – Konvoy 08. Lechuga Zafiro – Agua Y Puerta 09. Hyph11e – Black Pepper 炎 (Tzusing Remix) 10. Luke Slater – I Can Complete You 11. Virgin – B9 12. Nut-E-1 – Underwater Fireworks 13. David Hykes – Rainbow Voice 14. Jungle Buddha – Drug Me 15. Black Acid – Black Acid 16. Vladislav Delay – Otan Osaa 17. DJ Spinn – Make Me Hot 18. Mr Fingers – Spy (Kode9 Remix) 19. Scratcha DVA feat. Clara Le San – Pink 33 (DJ Phil Remix) 20. DJ Tre – A House Hybrid 21. TEDDMAN – Baby 22. DJ Rashad – Let It Go 23. ONTHEGROUND – Fallen 24. Intense – The Quickening 25. Genecom – Polyphonic Raid 26. Clementine – The Opening 27. Victim Rebirth – Metamesonyxtia Narkogyra 28. Friends Lovers & Family – The Lift 29. AK1200 feat. Junior Reid – Junior’s Tune (Digital Remix) 30. Okzharp & Manthe Ribane – Treasure Erasure 31. Ben Frost – Ionia (Jlin Remix) 32. DJ Taye – Nu Summer Shit / Babyfather – Prolific Deamons 33. Jacob’s Optical Stairway – Solar Feelings (Claude Young’s Kyoto Soul Dub) 34. Proc Fiskal – Dishwashing 35. DJ Chap – Brujeria 36. DJ Tre – A Hammond Jam 37. RP Boo – Wicked’Bu Source

On October 19th, The Cranberries will honor the 25th anniversary of their debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?, with a four-disc box set chock full of extras like outtakes, B-sides, the band’s debut EP, and much more. In anticipation, the band’s gone ahead and shared an unreleased outtake titled “Íosa”. Late singer Dolores O’Riordan sounds incredible as per tradition, swimming over the group’s signature moody vibes. It’s a groove, alright. Stream below. Next year, The Cranberries will release their final album in the wake of O’Riordan’s passing. Source

The Chemical Brothers have returned with a new single, “Free Yourself”, which follows a cover of Tim Buckley’s “I Never Asked To Be Your Mountain” from earlier this summer. “Free Yourself” oscillates between a robotic female voice offering variations on the title and a barrage of laser-like sounds that conjure the feeling of an all-out audial assault. Hear it below. (Read: Top 50 Albums of 1997) The Chemical Brothers’ last LP was 2015’s Born in the Echoes. The U.K. duo will play two sold-out shows at London’s Alexandra Palace next week, and in November they’ll head to Mexico City for the Corona Capital festival. Source

Next May, Taron Egerton (Kingsman) will bring the magic and whimsy of Elton John to the silver screen in Dexter Fletcher’s epic musical fantasy, Rocketman. Today, we have our first look at the Crocodile rocker and, well, he looks damn good. As you can see below, Egerton has totally absorbed John’s ’70s aesthetic, right down to the thinning hair. It’s a promising sign for what’s been a mildly rocky journey, seeing how Tom Hardy was once attached with director Michael Gracey. Taron Edgerton as Elton John in Rocketman, Paramount Pictures This is familiar territory for Fletcher, though, who also stepped in for another rock ‘n’ roll biopic — next month’s Queen foray, Bohemian Rhapsody — after original director Bryan Singer was fired and … um, got in trouble? Nevertheless, Rocketman lifts off May 31st via Paramount and will reportedly give an “uncensored human story of Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years.” Joining Edgerton is Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, and Bryce Dallas Howard. Source

As the MC tells you before introducing him, this man needs no introduction! DJ EZ is a legendary selector and this set is up there with one of the best Boiler Room sets of all time. A mix of breaks, grime, UKG, soulful house music and so much more, the selections are on point and super diverse, yet still aren’t the most memorable part of this set. You may recognise the iconic 14 minute mark transition, possibly the most viral transition of all time and definitely one of the most skilled uses of a pair of CDJs we’ve seen for maybe ever! Check out this classic mix below and revel in what is one of the (possibly THE) greatest Boiler Room sets of all time. Source

Today we have a very special bang-for-your-buck remix package from Key N Krates’ Cura LP, featuring a whopping 10 artists such as Troyboi, Electric Mantis, a very cool drum n’ bass number from Danny Byrd (everyone needs more drum n’ bass in their lives, I say!) and more. Reflecting a sonic evolution many years in the making, Cura sees Keys N Krates evolving from revered instrumental beat makers into musically sophisticated producers and songwriters. It’s great to see such a broad scope on the remix package on this. You may even find some disco and hiphop in there – something for everyone! Listen: Source

After Breakbot’s huge single Another You ft. Ruckazoid we’d caught wind that he had a full EP coming and today we’ve finally got the good! Each track is a disco and funk infused gem that begs you to groove. We already knew Another You was a certified banger that would be hard to follow but the latest single Devotion really shines. It feels a bit less RnB soul and a bit more of a dance track, which gives the EP a bit of diversity and showcases Breakbot’s talent. In true Ed Banger fashion the whole EP manifests a futuristic funk filled sound that gives us strong Daft Punk feels and we can’t get enough. (Who’d have thought right?) So check out the whole EP below and tell us what you think! Source

If you haven’t realised already, the ocean is a gigantic, terrifying place that only seems to reveal its true horror to you once you’ve been swallowed up in its jaws. Take, for example, this kayaking incident that is so bloody unlikely to happen that old mate who got slapped with the octopus should probably run out and buy a lottery ticket. This has our SEAL of approval for the craziest thing you're going to see today. Watch as a seal slaps a kayaker with an octopus in New Zealand. #seal #octopus #wild #TakeMeToNewZealand pic.twitter.com/GRIDrF1X4w — WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) September 26, 2018 As you can see in the video, it appears as if one of the seals was trying to have a nibble on some tentacle and tried to rip the fucker off by slapping it against the nearest stationary object, a poor human being. You can thank Taiyo Masuda for the footage, who was on a kayaking trip out to New Zealand’s Kaikoura Island off the eastern coast of Auckland when he became the unwitting victim of a seal attack. Source

Remember Ministry of Sound’s classic compilation series Sessions? Well it’s back! Forgive us if we start to tear up a little, but we can’t help but get emotional when we picture one of the iconic album covers and remember kicking back to the house sounds of selectors like Mark Dynamix or Tommy Trash. Sessions: Rebirth is a return to the classic underground house series. It looks to create that same vibe of picking up a mix CD, listening all the way through and hearing non-stop gems. They’ve enlisted some killer names to mix the release and created three distinct sounds. Triple J all-round killer KLP pieces together the eclectic house set, alongside Aussie house veteran Mark Dynamix who gives us a masterclass in club sounds and deep house stalwart Robbie Lowe who goes deep, real deep. The musical love-in is a blend of Aussie hard-hitters like RÜFÜS DU SOL and Fisher’s ‘Losing It‘ as well as some other local legends like Pantheon and Set Mo. These are topped with international icons from Purple Disco Machine to Camelphat, Calvin Harris and heaps more! Although smashing together all your favourites seems like a walk in the park, Veteran mixer Mark Dynamix has said that it’s harder than it first seems telling us: “There are a lot of twists and turns but it’s important that each track flows on from the previous one seamlessly and nothing feels out of place. It takes a good while to work out the track order, probably longer than doing the actual mix itself” Adding that to make the cut he’s looking for something just a little different adding “Personally, I love those kind of tracks that step outside the norm just enough – I’m always seeking out the hybrid rather than the absolute.” The mixes have shaped up to be huge ones so check out the tracklistings below, grab yourself a copy here and basque in the nostalgia that we so dearly love! Mark Dynamix Club Mix Au/Ra & Camelphat – Panic Room Weiss – Feel My Needs Patrick Topping – Be Sharp Say Nowt! Mark Maxwell & James Ingram – Give It Up Sean Roman – I Wanna (Illyus & Barrientos Remix) Tinush – Striggle (Franky Rizardo Remix) Paul Woolford – Hang Up Your Hangups [The Only One] Husky – Etosha Vanilla Ace – Commotion Purple Disco Machine – Dished [Male Stripper] Datarock – Everything (Lindstrom & Prins Thomas Remix) Shakedown – At Night (Peggy Gou Acid Remix) Apres feat. Laiuren L’aimant – Run Free Mark Dynamix, Namito & JimiJ – Salt 2.0 (Xan Muller Remix) Virtual Self – Ghost Voices Double Touch – Broken Paradise Jiggler – Sunrise Rufus Du Sol – No Place (Club Version) Calvin Harris with Dua Lipa – One Kiss (Jauz Remix) KLP House Eclectic Mix Flight Facilities – All Your Love Ferreck Dawn & Robosonic – In Arms Just Kiddin’ – Body Talk Nyxen – In The City (Pantheon Remix) PAX – Electric Feel Set Mo – Wish Your Were Here Mark Knight feat. Shovell – Selecao Elderbrook – Sleepwalking (Jamie Jones Remix) Todd Terry & Gypsymen – Babarbatiri (David Penn Remix) M0 – Nostalgia (MK Remix) Peking Duk – Fire (Alphalove Remix) PNAU – Changa (Pirupa Remix) Stace Cadet – High [feat. KLP] Illyus & Barrientos – So Serious Riton & Kah-Lo – Fake ID Tom Zenetti feat. Perditah – Make It Look Good FISHER – Losing It The Presets – Martini Born Dirty & Anna Lunoe – Badass Aurora – Queendom (B Traits Remix) Robbie Lowe Deep Mix James Zabiela – Vines (Earlham Mystics Remix) Bawrut – More Cowbell (Jimpster Remix) Moodmusic & Anri – Lovebirds Danny Howells – Isolar Ketiov – Rhythm #1 dOP – A Night In Sausalito (Deetron Remix) Vyvyan – Source Rocks (Paul Woolford’s 48hr Fever Dream) Loyoto – Parkett (Steve Bug Remix) Sneaky Sound System – I Love Techno Lee Cabrera vs Thomas Gold – Shake It (Nic Fanciulli Re-Edit) Oxia – Reset Gorge – Alaris Butch – Countach Robbie Lowe & Matt Rowan – Impossibles Hercules & Love Affair – Rejoice (Cowboy Rhythmbox Remix) Gregory Tresher – Substance Dosem – Why Give Up Before We Try Renato Cohen – Sauna Source

Tech house dance floor igniter, Shiba San, drops his latest work Excluded, and it oozes with energy. The two-song collection was released through the UK record label KalukiMusik, and includes “Look Back”and “Exclusion”. Shiba San Excluded EP Listen to Shiba San’s Excluded: The first track, “Look Back” showcases Shiba San’s versatile approach as he dives deeply into his underground techno roots. His choppy synths chase catchy vocal loops and an ever-building beat that continuously bumps. Shiba hypnotizes listeners with deep grooves and tech house pulses in his second track, “Exclusion”. The French producer intertwines pattering drums that ever so-slightly resemble his debut tech house track “Okay”. Don’t get me wrong the beats are completely different. But hearing fast paced drums like this can easily remind us why we fell in love with this brilliantly rhythmic artist. Shiba San’s hard-hitting vibrations leave you no choice but to move. Hailing from Paris, the tech house Shiba San burst on to the scene with his hit-single “Okay” in 2014. The track received tremendous support and sustained a number one position for 82 days on Beatport’s House chart. International Dance Music Awards’ Winter Music Conference coined his next single “Burn Like Fire” as Best Underground Track for 2015. Shiba San continues to dish out new music. Already he has released two EP’s earlier this year through Relief Records (Off to Funk, 2018) and Dirtybird Records (Don’t Talk, 2018). We’re excited to see what the techno tastemaker has up his sleeve next.  Follow Shiba San: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Soundcloud The post Tech House Dance Floor Igniter, Shiba San, Drops 3 EPs this Year appeared first on EDM | Electronic Music | EDM Music | EDM Festivals | EDM Events. Source