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The Pitch: Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) is a Hufflepuff. (If you don’t know what that means, never fear — this is a Wizarding World story that doesn’t really require familiarity with the Harry Potter series, though more than a few of the capitals-required Important Moments may be lost on you.) A gentle soul, he sees the creatures of the world — especially the magical ones — not as monsters, but as beings misunderstood by the humans around them, driven to violence by fear, or pain, or hunger, but never cruelty. That’s a quality that belongs to humans, and he sees it everywhere. It’s especially rife within The Crimes of Grindelwald. The titular villain (Johnny Depp), though imprisoned at the end of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, still casts a long shadow in the Wizarding World; that he’s soon wandering the streets should come as no great shock. He has followers as cruel as any Newt has seen, but more concerning are the people with less overtly hateful hearts who are brought, through one manipulation or another, into his fold. His desire to rise above non-magical people — who are not less, but “other,” in his words — threatens to upend more than the Wizarding World, and though a gentle soul like Newt may wish to avoid such battles, his conscience may have other ideas. Well, his conscience, and a young Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law). So Many Galleons: To point out that The Crimes of Grindelwald is a good-looking movie is like saying that Walt Disney World is a tidy, well-lit place. How much money this thing cost is unclear at present, but it looks every bit as well-financed as its predecessor. Most of the time, that money seems well-spent indeed. Each location drips character, texture, and age, and the effects — particularly when it comes to those fantastic beasts — impress at nearly every turn. Yet there’s something about this go-around that’s less engaging, even on the level of sheer visual sumptuousness. That’s due, in part, to the necessary loss of discovery present with sequels. Yes, new locations are introduced, but there’s not one door opened as ensorcelling as the initial trip into Newt’s case in the first Fantastic Beasts. We visit new places, meet new creatures (human and animal alike), and explore unseen corners of the Wizarding World, but never does a sense of wonder rear its head. It’s beautiful to behold, but something’s missing all the same, and while calling it empty would be going too far, so too would be calling it captivating. The beasts look fantastic, and their departures are as unwelcome as their arrivals are arresting, but it’s almost as if the movie itself isn’t all that invested, or even curious. We meet them, they’re beautiful and intriguing, and the story moves on, checking a box on the Fantastic Beasts checklist before it scampers off to the next. Accio Narrative Convenience: As mentioned above, there are certain elements of the story that require prior knowledge of the Wizarding World; if you’re not familiar with, say, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and the dense histories revealed therein, odds are some of the intended climactic moments just won’t seem all that climactic to you. (You won’t be alone in that, but more on that later.) This film really only requires you to have seen Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, and only just. Forgive the dopey joke, but this stuff just writes itself: the biggest crime of Grindelwald is that screenwriter J.K. Rowling is so willing to play take-backsies with the events of the preceding film, and to treat most of the characters created for that film as though they never existed before this one. They’re prominently featured in the marketing for Grindelwald, so we won’t consider it a spoiler to reveal that Queenie (Allison Tolman), Tina (Katherine Waterston), and Jacob (Dan Fogler) have all returned, in a manner of speaking. The latter had his memory wiped by some magic rain at the end of the last film, though the final moments showed he’d subconsciously remembered the fantastic beasts and turned them into fantastic baked goods. (If you remembered that Jacob Kowalski came home from the war with dreams of being a baker, you’re ahead of Rowling already.) Here, he’s got it all back, more or less, and this major plot point — an emotionally affecting one — is basically waved off within moments. Tina and Queenie, considerably less well-drawn than Mr. Kowalski in the first film, meet a similar fate here, and while the former fares no better than she did previously, she’s at least better off. Queenie is not only bafflingly written, but subjected to Rowling’s single most ineffective yet self-congratulatory storyline. She’s used to make a point, and ceases being a person — and the point doesn’t even pass muster. It’s bad, but hey, at least it doesn’t render null and void the most resonant corner of Fantastic Beasts. No, that lot is handed to Ezra Miller’s Credence. Miller still turns in a decent performance, though it’s unclear how such a thing is even possible, given what he’s handed. Those who were most affected by Credence’s story — one which shows how hate, abuse, and repression can create destruction and darkness — may wish to skip Grindelwald entirely. Reducio Johnny Deppenum: The single worst moment in Fantastic Beasts, by a country mile, was that in which Colin Farrell suddenly became Johnny Depp, and for no good reason. (We already knew he was Grindelwald from his haircut, why not just have his hair change color? Then you get Colin Farrell and, even better, you don’t get Johnny Depp.) The scenery-chewing, affected, supervillainous performance promised in those scant moments doesn’t really exist in this film, which despite bearing his name is not overly interested in the greatest dark wizard of the pre-Voldemort era. It’s much more interested in why people follow him, or choose to fight him, or choose to stay neutral; it’s interested, though only slightly, in how those opposing him could turn a thirst for vengeance or victory into a force similarly violent. But those paths, while potentially compelling, are really only gestured toward without ever being truly explored, and the question of why he is who he is doesn’t even get that slight treatment. What we’re left with is an admittedly cool character design, a performance that ranges from passable to irritating, and a bunch of thorny thematic issues that go mostly uninvestigated. Well, that, and the notion that Rowling, director David Yates, and the powers that be at Warner Brothers faced, as Albus Dumbledore once put it, had a choice between what is right and what is easy. The benefits of choosing the easy option were pretty close to zero, and yet, here we are. Wingardium Leviosa, actors, if you can: If there’s one person involved here who comes closest to making this film about magic feel…well, magical, it’s Redmayne, whose particular brand of bashful, stuttering charm is once again infused with a palpable sense of tenderness and melancholy. When Newt Scamander acts with gentleness, struggles with anger, conquers fear, or (if only briefly) feels real joy, the story actually feels like a story. And when the film asks him to make absurd emotional leaps, he very nearly pulls it off. He’s joined in that last category by Zoe Kravitz, given perhaps the heaviest load to lift. That she comes close to pulling it off is a testament to her work, and to Yates, who does his level best to lend her scenes an intimacy not afforded to much of the rest of the film. Other than that, not much can be said, but she does very fine work with a nearly impossible task. Expecto Verdict: If you’re new to the Wizarding World, or have perhaps only entered them through the films, it’s possible that you’ll leave Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald with something resembling satisfaction. Sure, it’s a little hollow. Sure, it’s a thematic mess. Sure, it dismisses much of what made the first film great. But that’s the kind of stuff that will really only rankle if you probe the surface. Should you be content with magic of the massively budgeted, computer-generated kind, then you’ll only need to accept that little else is on offer. Watch the pretty things race across the screen, and float away on their expensive wings. But if, like this writer, you’ve read these books, and especially if you’ve read them many times, it’s possible your experience might be much less satisfying. Good actors can’t make up for narrative inconsistency. Beasts can’t erase the frustration of seeing characters you love behave in ways that make no sense. One can forgive retconning backstory where it doesn’t belong if it feels true to the fictional world you love. That doesn’t happen here. Newt Scamander is a gentle soul with respect for all creatures. It’s easy, with this film, to wish that his creator had as much care and compassion for those who populate her world as her protagonist. Trailer: Source

Despite all the rumors and red flags, Okeechobeings have been holding onto hope — but, it’s really not likely that Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival is coming back next year. In a November 8th meeting with the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners, the County Administrator Robbie Chartier stated point blank: “It’s pretty safe to say there won’t be a festival this year.” As it turns out, OMF hasn’t applied for the required permit to hold a 2019 installment. Although organizers reportedly still own the land, a permit is a necessary step to lock down the event. In other words, it’s not looking good. The 2018 music festival drew in 34,000 people, with approximately 26,000 paid admissions, according to Lake Okeechobee News. Months after the fest, OMF shared an update on September 13, which stated, “Hang in there … info coming soon.” After an epic three years, Okee would most definitely be going out on top. Still, it would be a shame, considering how much music fans love it and the kind of culture the festival has cultivated. For many, it has become more than just another music festival, but a yearly tradition. It might finally be time to let go. Source: Lake Okeechobee News | Photo via Ben Weickert for Okeechobee This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: REPORT: Okeechobee Music Festival Hasn’t Filed For A 2019 Permit Source

Now that the great buzz surrounding singer Claudio Sanchez’s hair has settled down, Coheed and Cambria can get back to the business of doing what they do best — play shows for their adoring fans. The progressive rock act has just announced a 2019 U.S. tour. The trek launches February 5th in Norfolk, Virginia, and runs through a February 28th show in Clifton Park, New York. The band Foxing will open all dates through February 20th in Knoxville, Tennessee, while Maps & Atlases will take over the support slot beginning February 22nd in Asheville, North Carolina, through the end of the tour. Tickets go on sale this Friday, with fan club pre-sales beginning tomorrow. You can also get tickets here. A full itinerary is posted below. Coheed and Cambria will be out in support of their new album, The Unheavenly Creatures, which came out last month. Prior to its release, Sanchez checked in with us to talk about the disc. You can read the full interview here. The band recently made headlines when it was believed that Sanchez cut off his glorious long hair, but it turned out he fooled the internet, revealing that his luxurious curly was still in tact during a show on Coheed’s current fall tour, which wraps up tomorrow night in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to announcing the tour, Coheed also unveiled a live video for the song “The Dark Sentencer”, which can be viewed below. Coheed and Cambria Tour Dates: 11/13 –Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom ^ 11/14 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City ^ 02/05 – Norfolk, VA @ Norva + 02/06 – Richmond, VA @ The National + 02/08 – Columbia, SC @ The Senate + 02/09 – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm + 02/10 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Moon – + 02/12 – Destin, FL @ Club LA – + 02/13 – Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre + 02/15 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues + 02/16 – Fort Smith, AR @ TempleLive + 02/18 – New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore + 02/19 – Mobile, AL @ Soul I am a fagget + 02/20 – Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine + 02/22 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel * 02/23 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s * 02/24 – Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre * 02/26 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre * 02/27 – Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapids Theatre * 02/28 – Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall * ^ = with Maps & Atlases and Thank You Scientist + = with Foxing * = with Maps & Atlases Source

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of Leonard Cohen is coming to New York. Originally presented by the Musée d’Art Contemporain de Montréal, Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything will be taken on the road next year, first at the Jewish Museum in Manhattan from April to September, and then in Copenhagen and San Francisco through 2021. The multimedia exhibition was organized by the curators John Zeppetelli and Victor Shiffman, and pays tribute to the legendary songwriter’s poetry and music with commissioned pieces by international artists. Originally conceived prior to Cohen’s death in 2016, the exhibition took on a solemn new tone in the aftermath. Among the New York show’s many offerings spread across two floors, the presentation will include a 360-degree film cataloguing 50 years of Cohen’s onstage moments, a video installation featuring fan performances of songs from Cohen’s I’m Your Man, and an interactive organ that plays one of Cohen’s poems with each key. A Crack in Everything debuts in New York on April 12th. In the meantime, revisit Cohen’s posthumous poem “Kanye West Is Not Picasso” from his final collection The Flame. Source

The Lowdown: St. Louis native Smino grew up listening to a lot of jazz and hip-hop. This foundation is what he used to create his jazzy, soulful, and futuristic style of rap. With his debut album, blkswn, he quickly gained a seat at hip-hop’s table of artists with unique sounds. Artists like SABA, Noname, Mick Jenkins, and Valee have also secured their spots at that table. On NØIR, Smino continues to effortlessly blend genres while showing he’s comfortable singing as well as rapping. The Good: The 27-year-old flexes his vocal dexterity across this 59-minute spin. His natural voice is like a machine that can dial up several other vocalists at will. His vocal mastery is so rare that it’s hard to tell if he’s in a falsetto state or just hitting a regular note. His self-harmonies, baritones, shrieks, whispers, squeaks, and mumbles all act like condiments adding flavors to these songs. First track “KOVERT” acts like an appetizer that warms the ears up for the vocal versatility across the rest of the album. The harmonious “Uh huh” in the chorus of “PIZANO” pleases the soul in a special way. Smino also shines by sprinkling creative wordplay across many of his tunes. On “HOOPTI”, he rhymes: “Not being dramatic, life cinematic/ This one feel like a classic, you look like a classic/ Might pull up in a classic.” Elsewhere on the album, it’s the unique instrumentals that engage the most. The tribal drumbeats at the end of “L.M.F.” introduce a short but exciting rhythm. The rare percussion sounds on “KLINK” and “FENTY SEX” create unforgettable moments. Meanwhile, piano and drums have a show of their own on “HOOPTI” and “MF GROOVE”. From the flow of samba groove on “TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD” to the Jazz-like “SPINZ”, it’s clear that the creative rapper has fun exploring various sounds. The Bad: It’s easy to get drawn in by Smino’s performance on this project, drool over his flow, and get excited by his vocal tricks. However, when there’s no connection on a song between the artist and listener, it can’t be hidden. Without sugarcoating it, this album is filled with almost as many lows as highs — perhaps falling victim to the more-is-more mentality that’s become an epidemic in hip-hop. While songs like “HOOPTI” and “PIZANO” will have you hitting rewind and repeat, others like “SUMMER SALT”, “Z4L”, and “LOW DOWN DERRTY BLUES” will have you hitting the forward button or waiting anxiously until they end. The Verdict: Smino’s NØIR is the kind of music that can captivate so much that all you want to do is sit back, listen to the sonic beauty, and smile. Few other artists take such a creative approach in blending genres and crafting lyrics. Amidst a few bumps and some filler, the result of his exploration are several songs that are an intense pleasure to listen to. Essential Tracks: “PIZANO”, “L.M.F.”, and “MF GROOVE” Source

Forbes has unleashed its annual 30 Under 30 list, along with its music branch. These are the most influential 30 musicians under the age of 30 who are topping the charts and shifting culture, as judged by Boi-1da, Marshmello and Molly DeWolf Swenson. Camila Cabello (21), Billie Elish (16), Post Malone (23), Lil Pump (18) and Juice WRLD (19) are just some of the artists on the list for 2019, which represents pop, hip hop, electronic and beyond. And, no, those aren’t their respective spots on the list — those numbers are the ages of these young talents. Electronic producer and vocalist Yaeji (25) represents the genre with two acclaimed EPs, tour dates around the world, and even a slot at Coachella. Producer Madame Gandhi (29), who has toured with M.I.A., also makes the list. It comes as no surprise, Marshmello’s manager Moe Shalizi (28) is also on the list. In addition, co-founders of Monstercat, Mike Darlington (29) and Ari Paunonen (29), are given a nod for their work with the successful dance label. See the full 30 Under 30 music list here via Forbes. Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Forbes’ List Of 30 Under 30 Musicians for 2019, Judged By Marshmello Source

Origins is a new music feature that gives an artist the chance to reveal the influences behind their latest effort. All of the videos for tracks off Oh Sees’ latest album, Smote Reverser, have been animated in one form or another. There was the mixed media of “Overthrown”, the digital overlays of “Abysmal Urn”, and the green-screened clay puppetry of “Anthemic Aggressor”. For the clip for the track “Enrique El Cobrador”, the band has chosen to go with straight-forward cartoon animation — but with their typical psychedelic twist. The video is set in a colorful alien landscape where two warring factions of vertical-mouthed creatures appear to be at constant, bloody odds. But the smaller green species have a godhead they worship, one so connected to the world that it’s hard to tell where living being begins and terra ends — and he is not down with his followers having their head split by a mace. Watch the bloody battle unfold in the clip below. When we asked Oh Sees (or Thee Oh Sees, or OCS, or The Ohsees) frontman John Dwyer to peel back the Origins of the “Enrique El Cobrador” video, he admitted we may be asking the wrong person. “As I didn’t make the video myself I can’t speak for Alexis Giroux and Massimo Colarusso, who were the artists and animators,” he told us. “But I can say why I lean towards work like this and why I like searching out artists for our band.” That sounds good to us, so read on to learn how role playing and Can guide Oh Sees’ creative direction. Ralph Bakshi: Ralph Bakshi is the most obvious name to bring up when talking about fantasy animation. When I was a kid I remember seeing Lord Of The Rings and Wizards, and it opened a whole world to me. Really, I owe so much to these artists that I saw as a kid to guide my imagination and push me into the arts. I still love his work. Role playing games in general: This was another nerd landmark in my life where I discovered acid and role playing games in the same year (not the usual pairing, I know). I laughed with my friends and worked my mind effortlessly back then in terms of imagination and invention. The older you get, the more things pile on, and it gets harder to sift through the debris to find your peace and creative fuel. Philip K. Dick: It took me into my 20s to grab hold of his universe but luckily, due to a long career and amphetamines, he never stopped working. There is SO much great Philip K. Dick, you can read him for years straight… but it’ll make you a little crazy. Most loved and recommended: Through A Scanner Darkly. Can (and ’60s/’70s Teutonic psych rock): I wear this inspiration on my sleeve. This band (outside of AC/DC) made me want to be where I am today. There is so much praise I could heap on this band, but that is for another day. ’60s Russian propaganda cartoons: I watch movies constantly, I am an addict. Recommended cinema: ’60s Russian propaganda cartoons (just YouTube it and fly down the hole, of all of it). Source

Trump supporter Dion Cini has been banned for life from Disney World for brandishing pro-Trump signs on two different rides. While MAGA chuds the world over will use this as yet another means to play the victim, the park attributes Cini’s ban to him breaking its own pre-established rules, which prohibit the use of any signs, flags, or banners on rides. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a spokesperson for the park said it’s not a political issue, but the “result of repeatedly not following the rules.” Cini reportedly displayed a “Trump 2020” sign on Splash Mountain and a “Keep America Great” sign on Expedition Everest. He also said he was aware of the rules, but wanted to “test them,” likely due to the fact that he knew he’d be banned and that he could get a lot of attention by whining about it online. Fingers crossed he tries a similar stunt at a Social Distortion show. See a social media post from Cini including one of the photos below. Source

After narrowly escaping demolition in 2007, the New York home of John and Alice Coltrane was officially designated a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation last month. Now, a Kickstarter campaign has been launched to turn the property into a museum and educational cultural center. Located just 40 miles from New York City in Dix Hills, the Coltrane house served as the birthplace of some of both John’s and Alice’s most influential works. Here, John composed his iconic A Love Supreme; in the property’s basement recording studio, Alice was said to have recorded A Monastic Trio, Universal Consciousness, and Journey in Satchidananda. (Read: The 20 Worst Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs) Raised Kickstarter funds will go toward restoring the home, especially its brickwork and foundation. Once brought back to good condition, the museum will be dedicated to preserving both the music and humanitarian legacies of John and Alice Coltrane through historical tours, workshops, concerts, and special exhibits. The property, which includes three-and-a-half acres of wooded land, will also boast the Alice Coltrane Memorial Garden. At the time of publishing, about $3,500 of the Kickstarter’s $75,000 has been raised. For more information, head here. A rendering of the Coltrane museum The Coltrane home today. Source

For anyone who’s not already aware, The Chainsmokers are actually pretty active on Reddit, often popping into random threads or starting their own discussions on various subreddits. As evidence of this, The Chainsmokers posted their top 5 EDM songs of all time in a thread on /r/EDM last week, and hardly anyone noticed. It was only just yesterday that a screenshot of their response hit the front page on the same subreddit that people realized. Even the top response is questioning whether it’s really them or not… Spoiler: it is. Comment from discussion Greatest EDM track. For their choices, The Chainsmokers select some real serious hits: deadmau5 – Strobe Calvin Harris – Feel So Close Nadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji – Pressure (Alesso Remix) Avicii – Seek Bromance Swedish House Mafia – Leave The World Behind Each of these songs left such a powerful lasting impact on the dance music world; you can probably think of at least one time you heard one of these songs and had a powerful experience, if not the first time you heard them. People give The Chainsmokers a lot of flack for putting out a lot of music that would fall under pop these days, but at the end of the day, they’re still just as in love with EDM as they were when they first started. Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Chainsmokers Share Their Top 5 Songs Of All Time In Random Reddit Thread Source

Disney has found the lead for its upcoming Star Wars TV series in Pedro Pascal. The Game of Thrones and Kingsman: The Golden Circle star will headline The Mandalorian on the studio’s streaming service, Disney+, which is set to launch next year. The Mandalorian follows the story of “a lone gunfighter,” a member of the same race to which the iconic bounty hunters Boba and Jenga Fett belonged. Set “in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic,” the story takes place during the time between the fall of the Empire (Return of the Jedi) and the rise of the First Order (The Force Awakens). Jon Favreau penned the series and will executive produce it alongside Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson. Karen Gilchrist. The first episode will be directed by Dave Filoni, who is known to Star Wars fans for his work on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels and will also executive produce. Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), Bryce Dallas Howard (star of Jurassic World), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), and Deborah Chow (Jessica Jones) will also helm later episodes. Last week, Disney announced a second Star Wars series: Rogue One prequel centered around Diego Luna’s rebel spy character, Cassian Andor. There also will be a Loki series starring Tom Hiddleston reprising his career-turning role from The Avengers and Thor franchises. Source

Netflix is set to enter the world of reality music competitions in 2019. The streaming giant has announced Rhythm & Flow, a show aimed at discovering the next breakout star in hip-hop. Chance the Rapper, Cardi B, and T.I. have all signed on to serve as the show’s primary judges, lending some serious musical credibility to Netflix’s inaugural bid at the genre. They will be joined during auditions in Atlanta, Chicago, and New York by as-yet unannounced local rappers serving as guest judges. The series was developed by John Legend, Jesse Collins, and Jeff Gaspin, and will span ten hourlong episodes across multiple cities. It’s scheduled to air next fall. if you believe you are the next big rap star in the waiting, you can apply to take part in those auditions now. Source

If you couldn’t tell, the world is falling apart. California is currently being devoured by wildfires and Europe is flooding every other week. Fortunately for everyone, Superchunk wants to do something about it, which is why they’ve gone ahead and released “Our Work Is Done” b/w “Total Eclipse”. It’s another new benefit single from the outfit with proceeds going this time toward climate-change advocacy non-profit 350.org. A-side “Our Work Is Done” marks the first new music from Superchunk since this year’s What a Time to Be Alive and includes an assist from label mate Fucked Up’s Damian Abraham, who’s hot off the heels of his own new album. As for the B-side, the band’s covered Klaus Nomi’s “Total Eclipse”, continuing their tradition of featuring covers on each one of their benefit 7-inch singles. Stream below. The 7-inch is currently available in the Merge Records store. There are 250 numbered copies on black vinyl and 290 numbered copies on mint green marble vinyl with sleeves signed by all four members of Superchunk. All orders will be shipped from Merge today. In the past, the band has released benefit singles for both Southern Poverty Law Center and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. Read Mac McCaughan’s remarks on the release: “‘Our Work Is Done’ is an imaginary conversation between the last two living residents of a hot and dying planet. Damian Abraham from the band Fucked Up lends his gravitas to the situation. ‘Total Eclipse’ is a song about a different kind of holocaust, originally performed by Klaus Nomi. When I saw the film Urgh! A Music War, the Nomi clip blew my mind. I didn’t know what to make of him or the performance. Truly a unique artist trying to convey the urgency of several emergencies at once. The news these days is overwhelming, and sometimes it’s hard to focus on the larger issues we are all collectively facing. Climate change is transforming the world in dangerous ways and requires immediate action. The proceeds from the single will go to Bill McKibben’s 350.org, and we stand by them as they build the global grassroots climate movement that can hold our leaders accountable to the realities of science and the principles of justice.” On November 27th, Merge and Paddle8 will auction off one-of-a-kind artwork from some of Superchunk’s favorite contemporary artists to go along with an exclusive tri-color swirl pressing of the 7-inch. More than 20 artists, including Lonnie Holley, Alicia McCarthy, Joanne Greenbaum, Rebecca Morgan, Maya Hayuk, and Susumu Kamijo, donated works. Source

Calvin Harris just checked in with fans through an impromptu Twitter Q&A session. There’s something to be learned here about his relationship with EDM, which he says he’s leaving behind. Plus, his thoughts on live performance and his background in music. The producer most recently revisited his vocalist talents for Benny Blanco‘s “I Found You.” Harris is in this current rhythm with a steady flow of collaborative singles, with Normani, Sam Smith, Dua Lipa, and more. These days, he’s more likely to be seen climbing the charts than rocking a main stage. The next four questions offer some insight as to where Calvin Harris is at, where he’s heading, and where he’s certainly not heading. Read up. Will he be going back to EDM at some point? No. EDM has been sad, slow songs for years now. Doesn’t have anything in common with the music I love to make. 2010-2014 edm was more house influenced to me. Anyway now I’m out the bubble and making big records with amazing singers that sound like house music to me… https://t.co/D3UQc8vWFx — Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) November 12, 2018 Will he do festivals again? Yes. Yeah absolutely, one day, I was just craving studio time…I had some things I really needed to do (funk wav for example) https://t.co/AdRuZZ4Ufl — Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) November 12, 2018 Would he go back to live music performances? No way. No way I’m 34 now Yes basically was trying to be like LCD and Mylo ended up worse than both but I improved with time https://t.co/GZRT12mjkQ — Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) November 12, 2018 Music theory? Not for him. I learned from listening to a lot of it. Music theory always feels (to me) like trying to explain something magical that often happened by accident after the fact and takes the soul away from it. I’m also a bit stupid so it’s probably a bit of that too https://t.co/jau37ANAvI — Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) November 12, 2018 Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Calvin Harris Says He’s Not Influenced By Current EDM Source

Steel Panther have been stuck in a never-ending ’80s hair-metal time warp, and they aren’t going away any time soon. And they’re making sure of that today with the announcement of their 2019 “Heavy Metal Mardi Gras” tour. It’s a quick jaunt through the southern U.S., starting in Jacksonville, Florida, on March 1st and ending a week later in Norfolk, Virginia, with fellow party rockers Wilson coming along for the ride. And, of course, on March 4th, Steel Panther will land in New Orleans to help inaugurate everyone’s favorite booze-fueled bacchanal. Should it surprise you that they’ve got the next day off before picking the trail back up in Nashville? Not by a long shot. Hide your kids, hide your wife, New Orleans. Presale tickets for this short run go on sale tomorrow (November 14th) for the band’s fan club and for the general public on Friday (November 16th). These new dates are in addition to the shows that Steel Panther already have lined up to finish out 2018, starting on November 29th in Chicago. Ticketing information can be found here, and all the confirmed tour dates can be seen below. You can also find tickets here. This news comes very soon after a very public appearance by the band on a recent edition of Thursday Night Football on Fox. Steel Panther filmed a little skit for the FOX broadcast, where they mistakenly show up to headline the game being played by the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers, only to be confronted by Michael Strahan and Howie Long. We soon find out that Terry Bradshaw is a huge Steel Panther fan. Watch below. Steel Panther Tour Dates: 11/29 – Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues 11/30 – Grand Rapids, MI @ 20 Monroe Live 12/01 – Sault Ste. Marie, MI @ Kewadin Casinos 12/02 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore 12/04 – Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues 12/06 – Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre 12/07 – Madison, WI @ JJO Yellow Snow Ball 12/08 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s Entertainment Center 12/09 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant 03/01 – Jacksonville, FL @ Mavericks Live 03/02 – Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall 03/03 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City 03/04 – New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore 03/06 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works 03/07 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel 03/08 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa Source

Chance the Rapper starred in this year’s pizza-themed slasher, Slice. The Grammy-winning MC now has another film project on the horizon and it puts his beloved home city of Chicago in the spotlight. Chance and MGM have teamed up to develop a new feature musical called Hope. Its story, penned by Empire writer Carlito Rodriguez, will follow a group of Chicago teenagers that band together to turn art into action within their community. Fellow Chi-town native and longtime Chance collaborator Nico Segal (formerly Donnie Trumpet) has been brought on to provide the film’s music. The two musicians worked together on The Social Experiment’s acclaimed 2015 album, Surf. Chance’s manager, Pat Corcoran, and his own Haight Films company are also involved in the project, as is Straight Outta Compton producer Scott Bernstein. Hope’s announcement couldn’t have come at a better time, as Chance is quite literally turning art into action within his own community in Chicago. Recently, the rapper donated $1 million dollars to mental health service providers all across the city. The generous move comes amidst his Lyft fundraiser and $2.2 million pledge to local public schools. The Coloring Book MC has also been active politically. He recently backed Amara Enyia for mayor of Chicago (Kanye West would later donate more than $70,000 to her campaign). Source

Comic book legend Stan Lee passed away on Monday, leaving behind a legacy seven decades long filled with some of the most iconic characters and captivating tales to come from any medium. Yet, even as he crafted the fables of Spider-Man, the Avengers, the X-Men, and countless other costumed creations, his larger-than-life personality led to him building an equally rich mythology around himself. While his characters and stories stretched the limits of imagination, Lee also had a novel approach to his fans. Standing on his printed Soapbox or exclaiming from the Bullpen, Lee turned himself into The Man, creating an alter ego that lived as vibrantly as any of the colorful crime fighters on the page. Sure, that led to some conflicts of personality (just ask Steve Ditko who created Spider-Man. Or better yet, ask Jack Kirby), but it also gave multiple generations a narrator to guide them. (Read: Every Stan Lee Cameo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe) If you could spend hours digging through the countless script pages Stan Lee delivered during his lifetime — especially during the Marvel Age in the ’60s and ’70s — you’d be able to pull together a Bible’s worth of life lessons. But even looking at some of the wisdom Lee himself imparted to his fans, there are plenty of astute nuggets on which to dwell. Like the quirky uncle who would spin wild yarns one second and reveal frank, strikingly pure knowledge in a musing aside the next, Lee was a man to whom it was always worth paying attention. This was all part of the fandom he nourished at Marvel, not just in the word bubbles of his heroes, but in the kind utterances that came from underneath that trademark salt-and-pepper mustache. He created a universe around his universe, simultaneously acting as the godhead of the written word and the bighearted commander of the Merry Marvel Marching Society. Trade paperbacks and comic conventions will ensure Lee’s scripted words continue to inspire long into the future, so below we’ve collected a number of his best quotes for the posterity of one of the most wonderful, playful, and thoughtful creatives this world has ever had the pleasure of beholding. Face front, True Believers! — Ben Kaye News Editor __________________________________________________________ “Let’s lay it right on the line. Bigotry and racism are among the deadliest social ills plaguing the world today. But, unlike a team of costumed super-villains, they can’t be halted with a punch in the snoot or a zap from a ray gun. The only way to destroy them, is to expose them — to reveal from the insidious evil they really are.” — Stan’s Soapbox, 1968 This was the opening line of one of Stan’s Soapbox columns the year Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy were both assassinated. He retweeted it after the deadly Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last August with the message: “As true today as it was in 1968.” In 2016, he launched Hands of Respect to promote the simple mission of mutual respect and kindness. “That’s what America’s all about,” he said at San Diego Comic Con that year. The man had an endless well of good faith and optimism, even in the face of society’s worst. “I try not to do anything that’s too close to what I’ve done before. And the nice thing is we have a big universe here. It’s filled with new ideas. All you have to do is grab them.” — AdWeek, 2000 Lee was always looking for ways to challenge the norms of his medium; it’s why so many of his characters were flawed humans on top of super-powered heroes. He knew there was never a lack of creativity out there in the ether, and it took risks to find ways to present it to the masses. Doing that in ways that were more engaging than how it was done before was always Lee’s greatest gift. “Marvel is a cornucopia of fantasy, a wild idea, a swashbuckling attitude, an escape from the humdrum and prosaic. It’s a serendipitous feast for the mind, the eye, and the imagination, a literate celebration of unbridled-creativity, coupled with a touch of rebellion and an insolent desire to spit in the eye of the dragon.” — Excelsior!: The Amazing Life of Stan Lee, 2002 Could anyone but the figurehead of the great Marvel Entertainment Empire describe its wonders in such poetically accurate fashion? This is the universe he created for fans, with all its awe and cheekiness. “Another definition of a hero is someone who is concerned about other people’s well-being, and will go out of his or her way to help them — even if there is no chance of a reward. That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero.” — Cyberspacers, 2004 Lee wrote one of literature’s most iconic lines — “With great power, comes great responsibility” — at the end of Amazing Fantasy #15, the first appearance of one of literature’s most iconic characters, Spider-Man. While it makes a great superhero motto, it’s also something he truly believed, as he expressed essentially the same concept to an early Internet blog. His belief in true heroes no doubt helped him create some of comic’s best. “You know, I guess one person can make a difference. ‘Nuff said.” — Spider-Man 3, 2007 Okay, a bit of a cheat since this was a line in Sam Raimi’s final Spider-Man movie and not a direct quote, but the sentiment rings true throughout Lee’s life and work. The moral message of Spider-Man has always been that one individual fighting for what’s right against all odds can change the world. Lee himself may have had plenty of creative help in crafting the Marvel Universe, but it’s undeniable that without him the world would not be the same. “I used to be embarrassed because I was just a comic book writer while other people were building bridges or going on to medical careers. And then I began to realize: Entertainment is one of the most important things in people’s lives. Without it, they might go off the deep end. I feel that if you’re able to entertain people, you’re doing a good thing. When you’re seeing how happy the fans are — as they [see up-close] the people who tell the stories, who illustrated them, the TV personalities — I realize: It’s a great thing to entertain people.” — The Washington Post, 2010 Lee didn’t want to be in comics. In fact, he created the pseudonym Stan Lee so he could save his real name, Stanley Martin Lieber, for more “serious” work. But when he realized that his creations were really making connections with people, that he was able to create relatable characters to impart lessons and comfort to fans, he embraced the art form wholeheartedly. It was a circle of joy — his work bringing it to others, their appreciation bringing it back to him — and that can be as important to humankind’s success as bridges or medicine. Stan Lee, photo by Gage Skidmore “I’m always looking ahead, even at this age. You know, my motto is ‘Excelsior.’ That’s an old word that means ‘upward and onward to greater glory.’ It’s on the seal of the state of New York. Keep moving forward, and if it’s time to go, it’s time. Nothing lasts forever.” — Playboy, 2014 Lee used to exclaim, “Excelsior!” at the end of almost every letter, interview, or statement. It reads like a silly comic book word — no more depth than “gadzooks” or “shazam” — but like so many of his best stories, there was greater meaning behind the flashy language. Lee wanted the best for everyone: his creations, his fans, and perhaps especially his own ideas. Setbacks were momentary inconveniences, and he always had his sights on the next adventure. “Everybody has Doctor Doom misunderstood. Everybody thinks he’s a criminal, but all he wants is to rule the world. Now, if you really think about it objectively, you could walk up to a policeman, and you could say, ‘Excuse me, officer, I want to tell you something: I want to rule the world.’ He can’t arrest you; it’s not a crime to want to rule the world. So […] it’s unfair that he’s considered a villain, because he just wants to rule the world. Then maybe he could do a better job of it.” — Cat Country 98.1, 2016 What’s important here is Lee’s grasp of the complexity of humanity: The villain never thinks of himself as the bad guy. There’s a reason Doctor Doom is considered one of the greatest antagonists in comicdom, and it has a lot to do with his depth of character. Lee’s innate understanding of the intricacies of individuals is what not only allowed him to create such engaging characters, but understand the ethos of the world around him. “That was something I tried to do all the time I was writing comics — I didn’t talk much about it. I resented the fact that some people thought comics were just for kids. I wanted comics to be for everybody, including people who’d read the Harvard classics, people who would read Shakespeare, Dickens. To me, comics were reading matter, like anything else.“ — Twitter, 2018 Here, Lee was referring to how he’d use advanced terminology in his scripts instead of dumbing them down for the youth that were supposedly comic books’ sole audience. Like any author, Lee hoped to challenge his readers to grow, whether it be from the moral dilemmas of his stories or the complexity of language therein. That goal led him to launch the Stan Lee Foundation in 2010 to help provide access to literacy, education and the arts to individuals in need across the US. Stan Lee and fans, photo by Kyle Nishioka “No sacrifice is too great for my fans… We’ve been together for so many generations. I don’t want that to stop. I don’t consider you as fans; I consider you as close, close friends. I’d like to feel that you consider me the same way.” — Twitter, 2018 Lee appreciated nothing more than the love he received from his fans. He once claimed Spider-Man was his favorite creation simply because he was the most beloved worldwide. He also often joked that he and his fellow creators were simply trying to make a buck, and the fact that people actually appreciated their work so deeply was an unexpected joy. Because of that, he had a profound fondness for his fans, a love that was returned a thousand fold over by those of us who grew up on his stories. We felt the same way, Stan, and we thank you for all you gave us over the decades. Excelsior into the next life, my friend. ‘Nuff said. Source

An all-star tribute concert honoring rock legend Chris Cornell will take place in Los Angeles early next year. “I Am the Highway: A Tribute to Chris Cornell” will feature members of Cornell’s former bands, Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog, as well as Foo Fighters, Metallica, Ryan Adams, and other special guests. Jimmy Kimmel will host the evening. “We are honored to have all these amazing artists and friends come together to pay tribute to and show their love and appreciation for Chris, his music and the mark he’s left on the world. We look forward to sharing this night with all the fans,” said Cornell’s wife, Vicky, in a statement. (Read: Chris Cornell Statue Unveiled in Seattle) The concert is scheduled for January 16th at the Forum in Los Angeles. Tickets, which go on sale Friday, November 16th, will benefit The Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation, as well as The Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to raising funds and awareness for this painful and debilitating genetic disorder. November 16th will also bring the release of a new career-spanning retrospective of Cornell’s music. Cornell’s son, Chris Cornell Jr., will appear in a video for one of the unreleased tracks, which is set to arrive on Friday. 'I Am The Highway: A Tribute To Chris Cornell' will take place on January 16, 2019 at @theforum in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 16 at 10am pt at https://t.co/9QQnFZIlSk. Proceeds will benefit EBMRF. #IAmTheHighway pic.twitter.com/dI6fw5Wnoq — Soundgarden (@soundgarden) November 13, 2018 Source

Oh happy day! We have dug up 5 deep and tech house mixes as free downloads for you all to add to your music stash. Enough with the small talk, simply enjoy. 1. DJ Rialex out of Frankfurt, Germany offers us a fresh 2018 festival season recap mix. rialex – Electric Sky {festival recap} AND THOSE WHO WERE SEEN DANCING WERE THOUGHT TO BE INSANE BY THOSE WHO COULD NOT HEAR THE MUSIC! – DJ Rialex Listen to and download for free DJ Rialex’s Electric Sky mix: 2. Now, pick up a couple of on point mixes created by Owen Royal, from Bristol. Owen Royal Listen to and download for free Owen Royal’s Deep/Tech House Mix: Tracklist: 1. Don’t Go Away (Zombie Disco Squad Remix) – LouLou Players, Kolombo 2. Apple Bottoms (Original Mix) – Sepehr 3. Old Mans House – Mercury 4. Dolphina Sway – Sepehr 5. Latch (feat. Sam Smith) – Disclosure 6. That Work I Work (Original Mix) Sepehr 7. Flutes (Sasha Remix) – Hot Chip 3. Next, listen to and download for free Owen Royal’s Deep House Mix. Tracklist: 1. My House (Original Mix) (Acapella) – Rhythm Control 2. Easier to Hide – Maya Jane Cole 3. Hanging On – Teenage Mutants & Andre Crom 4. What I Might Do (Club Mix) – Ben Pearce 5. The Giver – Duke Dumont 6. Mainline feat. Syron (Dub) – Tensnake & Syron 7. Underground (Dennis Ferrer Remix) – Nick Curly 8. Don’t Go (Dusky Remix) – Justin Martin 9. Beg (Hot Since 82 Future Mix) – Yousef 10. Police Brutality (Dale Howard’s Brutal Mix) -Deep City Groove 11. High – CyrusLo 12. Need In Me – Flashmob 13. Infinity – Infinity Ink 14. Hot – Flashmob 15. What They Say – Maya Jane Cole 16. Voyage (Original Mix) – Greg Mak 17. Comb Over – Shadow Child & James Talk 18. Say My Name (Cyril Hahn Remix) – Destiny’s Child 4. Now we hear from Wolfgang Lohr, a Berlin bred tech house favorite. Wolfgang Lohr For a Ostfunk Podcast, Wolfgang spins an hour long mix of classic tech house and offers it up as a free download. Enjoy. 5. The Barcelonian George Privatti gifts his Christmas 2016 tech house mix. george privatti Listen to and download for free george privatti‘s Christmas 2016 mix: Keep up with us in the coming weeks as we will keep dropping free downloads of various genres to keep your music collection fresh. Happy Tuesday fam! The post An International Blend of Deep and Tech House Mixes for Free Download appeared first on EDM | Electronic Music | EDM Music | EDM Festivals | EDM Events. Source

RL Grime has teamed up with another trap sensation, Graves, to deliver on a brand new, standout collaboration. The two already worked together on his successful sophomore album NOVA and it came as no surprise when Graves joined on to support the NOVA tour. Now, we get to hear the amazement of “Never Let Go.” The unreleased track was unleashed at RL Grime’s show in Melbourne over the weekend and it served as a true grand finale. Both artists, known for their theatrical fusion of trap and future bass, blend perfectly together for an otherworldly result. Naturally, the crowd went off for this stunning new collaboration. While this might not be the best audio quality, it definitely gets the point across. RL Grime and Graves have struck gold with their forthcoming production. Let’s just hope for an official release sooner than later. Watch the magic happen right here! Unreleased RL Grime x Graves Unreleased RL Grime x graves @ Brisbane Showgrounds from trap Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: RL Grime Unleashes Amazing New Collab With Graves During Live Set [WATCH] Source

One of rap’s hottest acts is about to take a ride with James Corden. Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff of Migos are scheduled to appear on the latest installment of “Carpool Karaoke”. Set to air tonight, the segment promises a little bit of Culture (“Bad and Boujee”), Culture II (“Walk It Talk It”), and even some Whitney Houston jams. The Atlanta trio and Corden also count stacks of money, go shopping, and talk dabbing. From the teaser provided by CBS, it looks silly and caricature-like, which is pretty much what we’ve come to expect from this segment. (Read: The 25 Most Anticipated Tours of Fall 2018) Check it out below. In recent months, both Quavo and Takeoff have dropped their own solo debut albums with Quavo Huncho and The Last Rocket, respectively. Migos are currently wrapping up their (much beleaguered) tour with Drake. Source

Now that Stan Lee is no longer with us, fans have started to wonder if his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come to an end. Traditionally, the man, the myth, the legend has made a tongue-in-cheek cameo in every one of his films. According to Screen Rant, Marvel Studios had fortunately been filming his scenes all at once, which means, yes, you’ll see Stan the Man in the forthcoming Infinity War sequel and the highly anticipated debut of Captain Marvel. Whether he’ll be a part of Spider-Man: Far From Home has not been confirmed, which would make it the first MCU film to not have Lee’s participation. However, his voice will pop up in next month’s animated, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. As for the non-MCU-related productions, Fox has confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that Lee didn’t film any cameos for Dark Phoenix, which likely means he wasn’t involved in the also-delayed New Mutants spinoff, either. Regardless, Lee will always be a presence in this universe. As you can see in our expansive list of Lee’s cameos, he tends to pop up in the most unexpected places, even when he’s not physically there. If anything, there’s always that Report It poster: Source

Dr. Ozi is one of the few producers still putting out the style of dubstep that I enjoy, so whenever he drops some new fire, I make sure to take notice. This week, he’s out with a new 2-track EP on Never Say Die and we’ve got the premiere of “Pitchforks & Fire” from the release. “Pitchforks & Fire” is full of suspense from the get-go, utilizing modulated horns with synths and stabs to create a feeling of anticipation and intensity. The drop hits with a series of unavoidable bass stabs, but it’s only a few seconds later that it grows even more in chaotic sound. Of course, it’s Dr. Ozi we’re talking about here… A third drop ups the ante even further, introducing some truly insane sound design into the mix, placing an end cap on an already wild tune. It’s a crazy ride from start to finish. Check out “Pitchforks & Fire” below!  This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Dr. Ozi Drops Heavy New Tune “Pitchforks & Fire” On Never Say Die [PREMIERE] Source

A year and a half after releasing their critically acclaimed sophomore album, Powerplant, Los Angeles indie rock duo Girlpool have announced a new record called What Chaos Is Imaginary. Set for release February 1st, 2019, the LP is the result of years spent fine-tuning the craft of creating music in a digital world. Harmony Tividad and Cleo Tucker have finessed their songwriting abilities both together and on their own through several Girpool releases as well as their solo work. Once restricted to writing “hand in hand,” they now give themselves space to trust their own skills before coming together. “It’s helped me find validity in parts of my writing I found to be unapproachable,” Tividad says of the duo’s process. “I thought my stream-of-consciousness was unsophisticated.” Ever-evolving as songwriters has led to each album being a snapshot of a band in the midst of evolution, and What Chaos Is Imaginary is Girlpool’s biggest leap yet. The effort still features Girlpool’s signature guitar swells, but where their previous two albums were comprised mostly of guitar-bass-drum rock sounds, this one also features a more experimental approach: drum machines, synthesizers, and orchestral interludes from a string octet represent the latest development in the band’s expanding musical voice. With two singles already released in the form of “Where You Sink” and “Lucy”, the band has accompanied the announcement of What Chaos Is Imaginary with “Hire”, the album’s third single. Stream all three tracks below. What Chaos Is Imaginary is available to pre-order now via Anti- Records. Check out the album artwork and track listing below, along with newly announced tour dates with Hatchie. What Chaos Is Imaginary Artwork: What Chaos Is Imaginary Tracklist: 01. Lucy’s 02. Stale Device 03. Where You Sink 04. Hire 05. Pretty 06. Chemical Freeze 07. All Blacked Out 08. Lucky Joke 09. Minute In Your Mind 10. What Chaos Is Imaginary 11. Hoax And The Shrine 12. Swamp And Bay 13. Josephs Dad 14. Roses Girlpool 2019 Tour Dates: 04/04 – Tustin, CA @ Marty’s On Newport * 04/05 – San Diego, CA @ The Casbah * 04/06 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater * 04/09 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent * 04/11 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom * 04/12 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos * 04/13 – Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret * 04/16 – St Paul, MN @ Turf Club * 04/17 – Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon * 04/18 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall * 04/19 – Ann Arbor, MI @ Blind Pig * 04/20 – Toronto, ON @ Longboat Hall * 04/21 – Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz * 04/23 – Boston, MA @ Royale * 04/24 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg * 04/25 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom * 04/26 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts * 04/27 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes * 04/28 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat * 04/30 – Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall * 05/01 – Athens, GA @ 40 Watt * 05/02 – Birmingham, AL @ Saturn * 05/03 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon * 05/04 – Houston, TX @ Satellite * 05/05 – San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger * 05/07 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk * 05/08 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada * 05/09 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Coop * 05/10 – Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf * 05/11 – Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole * * = w/ Hatchie Source

A new four-disc box set spanning the late Chris Cornell’s career and containing 11 previously unreleased tracks arrives this Friday (November 16th). One of those songs is “When Bad Does Good”, which was released in September upon the box set’s announcement. A 15-second preview clip of the music video has been unveiled, and it stars the legendary Soundgarden frontman’s son, Chris Cornell Jr. The brief clip of the video, which will be released in full on Friday along with the box set, shows Cornell Jr. riding around a Seattle neighborhood on his bicycle delivering newspapers, reports Billboard. One of the homes he delivers to has the phrase “I Am Not Your Blowing Wind” on its stone step, a reference to a line from the Audioslave song “I Am the Highway”. See the clip in the tweet below: Friday, November 16 | https://t.co/AvYmMjPmwW pic.twitter.com/3tJGZvXQWa — Chris Cornell (@chriscornell) November 12, 2018 The Cornell box set contains a combination of solo songs, Soundgarden tracks, Audioslave tunes, and more. A full tracklist can be seen here. In other news, Cornell’s widow, Vicky, recently filed a lawsuit accusing one of the rock icon’s doctors of negligently overprescribing prescription drugs to the late musician. Alice in Chains' Top 5 Pearl Jam’s “Jeremy” Annotated Video Metallica’s Top 5 Songs Tool’s Top 5 Music Videos Behemoth's Top 5 Songs Source