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Cats Musical Streaming for Free on YouTube for 48 Hours: Watch
Last month, Andrew Lloyd Webber teamed up with Universal Home Entertainment to stream a selection of his musicals for free. After playing some hits (The Phantom of the Opera) and some flops (By Jeeves), Weber has now unlocked Cats, the unkillable stage show with more than nine lives. As Playbill reports, Cats will be streaming for the next 48 hours, with suggested donations benefiting the Actor’s Fund COVID-19 Relief. Unlike Tom Hooper’s neutered film adaptation, the stage production of Cats was a massive, paradigm-shifting hit. It won Tony and Laurence Olivier Awards for Best New Musical, is one of the longest-running productions in Broadway and West End history, and has grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide. This particular version was filmed in 1998, and starred Elaine Paig...
Nitti Gritti Teams Up with Mario on R&B-Infused Future Bass Single “Another Way”
Miami native Nitti Gritti has been known to incorporate many styles into his own unique sound. From catchy pop music to gnarly bass numbers, the red-hot producer has touched on nearly every genre across the spectrum. Now, he’s enlisted the help of his friend and fellow musician Mario, the R&B superstar perhaps best known for his hit 2004 single, “Let Me Love You,” for a brand new amalgamation of styles. “Another Way” is chock-full of late 90s and early 2000s R&B influence. The introduction and verses’ rhodes piano chords and soulful, romantic lyrics call to mind works from the likes of Usher or Boyz II Men. However, the production elements that guide those sultry and nostalgic notes forward are very much at home in 2020....
Illenium Releases “ASCEND” Remix Package Featuring SLANDER, 3LAU, Snakehips, and More
ILLENIUM has released a remix package for his third album, ASCEND. The ASCEND remix album is a perfect blend of genres. Artists such as Drezo, Breathe Carolina, and Snakehips have reworked fan favorites into house heaters while the likes of WHIPPED CREAM, Blunts & Blondes, and Tisoki have given some tracks a healthy dose of bass. SLANDER, William Black, and ARMNHMR were amongst those who stuck with the floatier, future bass side of things. The package also contains a handful of previously released remixes, including Tiësto and Travis Barker‘s remixes of “Good Things Fall Apart (with Jon Bellion)” and Alan Walker‘s remix of “In Your Arms (with X Ambassadors).” Undoubtedly, ILLENIUM has selected a star-studded cast to remix his best works yet...
Mr. Carmack and NOODLES are Bringing Prom to You for “One Virtual Night Only”
For some, prom is something high schoolers look forward to since beginning their four-year journey. With COVID-19 shutdowns, that capstone opportunity has been taken away. Fear not, because Mr. Carmack is here to save the day by teaming up with NOODLES to throw their own virtual prom as an alternative for all those students missing out, and even those who want to relive their glory years. The 3-hour night to remember will be hosted on NOODLES’ Twitch channel Saturday, May 16th from 6-9 PM PST. “I chose this date because it’s my high school’s real prom date! Shout out James Logan High School + SOTA High School in SF,” wrote NOODLES in her Instagram post. Get ready for an evening of music, dresses, and suits with prom attire heavily encouraged. If you do end up dre...
Alan Walker and Hans Zimmer Collide on Massive Remix of Song from “Inception” Film
Alan Walker has released an official remix of Hans Zimmer‘s “Time.” Originally written 10 years ago for Christopher Nolan‘s critically acclaimed film Inception, “Time” is a highly dramatic, string-led piece. Alan Walker’s rework holds onto a number of elements from the original composition while adding a handful of new digital elements. He’s kicked up the tempo a bit and added a bassline, transforming “Time” into a house track that still retains cinematic moments. Alan Walker ends the remix by taking the most iconic section from the original and remaking it with synths. This collision of generations is an exciting milestone for dance music, as it marks Hans Zimmer’s first official foray into the dance music st...
Say Hello To My Little Reboot: A New ‘Scarface’ Adaptation Is On The Way
Source: Gregg DeGuire / Getty It seems one of the greatest cinematic efforts in history is about to get a modern update. The legend of Tony Montana will live on once again. As spotted on Variety Universal Pictures is moving forward with a reboot of the classic film Scarface. According to the article Luca Guadagnino, of Call Me by Your Name fame, has been tapped to direct the project. Reports state that Joel Coen and Ethan Coen have put the final touches to the script that was originally curated by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, Jonathan Herman and Paul Attanasio. This is not the first time this gangster tale has been revisited for a modern remix resulting in several botched attempts. In 2011 producer Martin Bregman had plugged in David Yates (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) for the...
Paul Banks on Muzz, Mental Health, and More Interpol
Kyle Meredith With… Paul Banks Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Paul Banks calls up Kyle Meredith about his latest collaborative project Muzz. The Interpol frontman takes us through his history with his new bandmates and explains why trios seem to be his sweet spot these days. Of the lyrical content, we’re told many of the songs deal with mental health and its relationship with art, and were inspired by Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young. Finally, Banks says he wants to make another record with RZA and confirms more Interpol records in the future. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday,...
Star Wars Fan Turns Roomba Into Working R2-D2 and Reveals His Jedi Secrets: Watch
Move aside DJ Roomba, there’s a new housekeeper in town. A total Jedi Knight of a Star Wars fan has reworked Roomba technology to build himself his own R2-D2 machine (which he’s calling R9-D9) — and, yes, it’s the droid we’re looking for. It sweeps. It mops. It even talks. What’s more, it can be yours. The man in question — filmmaker Matthew Scott Hunter — created a complete video breakdown on how he designed the thing using household items and materials. Editors’ Picks Essentially, he took his R2-D2 garbage can, inserted a fan motor for head movements, and added a Bluetooth speaker so it could talk. He even designed the thing to be remotely controlled, which should come in handy when it gets pesky as droids do. Okay, so it’s not exactly a Lego set, and may prove rather difficult for...
R.I.P. Astrid Kirchherr, Legendary Beatles Photographer Dies at 81
Astrid Kirchherr, the legendary rock photographer who documented the earliest days of The Beatles, has died at 81. Via The Guardian, Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn announced the news of her passing on Friday. No cause of death is known at this time. Born in 1938 in Hamburg, Germany, Kirchhherr became one of The Beatles’ earliest fans during their 1960 residency at Hamburg’s Kaiserkeller club. At the time the band consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe, and Pete Best. Kirchherr convinced them to sit for their first photo session, and later became engaged to Sutcliffe until his death in 1962. In addition to capturing the band’s time in Germany, Kirchherr famously advised them to cut their hair into mop tops. Those hairstyles became one the band...
Anthrax Members Offer Virtual Classroom Clinics
With the concert industry expected to be shut down for months to come, artists are getting innovative in ways to connect with fans and earn a living at the same time. With that in mind, four members of thrash-metal legends Anthrax are offering virtual classroom clinics. Drummer Charlie Benante, bassist Frank Bello, and guitarists Scott Ian and Jon Donais are each serving up different experiences. Ian is offering a “Guitar Session,” a “Songwriting Session,” and a “20 Questions Session”; Bello is hosting a “Bass Clinic,” a “Songwriting Session,” and a “20 Questions Session”; Benante is holding a “Drum Session” and a “Songwriting Clinic”; and Donais is conducting a “Guitar Clinic.” Prices range from $300 for a “Drum Session” with Benante to $75 for a “Guitar Clinic” with Dona...
Osrin Drops Stunning Future Bass Bop “Left to Try”
Dance music prodigy Osrin has been stampeding through the ranks of the EDM realm since he was a teenager. At the ripe age of 20, his prospects look brighter and brighter every day with each scintillating future pop jam he releases, consistently dropping electronic knockouts that you’d expect to hear from a polished industry veteran. Osrin unveiled his latest tour de force today, the breathtaking future pop jam “Left to Try,” which was released via Martin Garrix‘s STMPD imprint. “Left to Try” brilliantly tightropes the line between brooding and uplifting. With its eloquent guitar plucks and wistful vocals, which explore the painstaking notion of trying to save a deteriorating relationship, the single oozes melancholic pathos and ...
Alok Gives The Rolling Stones’ “Living In A Ghost Town” a Vibrant Re-Work
Brazil’s certified superstar Alok just landed a collaboration that would make any artist blush. He was awarded the honor of remixing the legendary band The Rolling Stones‘ single “Living In A Ghost Town,” noted as their first release in eight years. With the task at hand, Alok stepped up to the plate and delivered a vibrant, electronic rendition of the bluesy rock ballad. While all of us are currently feeling like we’re “Living In A Ghost Town” during this quarantine, this remix couldn’t have come at a more opportune moment. Alok took Mick Jagger‘s iconic vocals and overlays them on top of a pumping, upbeat production. He stays true to the stylings of the original by keeping the soulful guitar chords and that roarin...
