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Song of the Week: Bon Iver and Nicholas Britell’s Cinematic “Second Nature”
We’re taking a break from our Annual Report to highlight the Song of the Week. In this feature, we talk about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Bon Iver shares a standout track from the soundtrack of Netflix’s Don’t Look Up. Despite the relatively mixed reviews pouring in, film lovers are definitely discussing Netflix’s incredibly star-studded Don’t Look Up. If the promise of Jennifer Lawrence’s return to the screen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, and Timothee Chalamet (among many, many others) wasn’t enough, the music for the movie is worth taking a look at as well. The score for the film w...
Eddie Van Halen Funko Pop! Figure on the Way
Eddie Van Halen is already immortal in the hearts of millions of rock fans, and now the late guitar legend will be further eternalized as a Funko Pop! vinyl figure. The popular toy company just announced a new figure that looks straight out of Van Halen’s “Panama” video, capturing the guitarist taking a leap while playing his iconic “Frankenstrat.” While it’s a fitting tribute to the rock legend, who passed away in October 2020, his son Wolfgang has revealed that the Funk Pop! figure has actually been in the works since 2019. “Pop signed off on this way back in 2019 and it’s wonderful to see it finally come to fruition,” tweeted Wolf. “So stoked with how it turned out!” Advertisement Wolfgang recently chatted with Heavy Consequence via video Zoom, telling us of his success this past year f...
Charli XCX Recruits Perfume Genius for “Good Ones” Remix: Stream
“Good Ones” just got a spritz of perfume. Today, Charli XCX unveiled a new remix of her latest hit single courtesy of Perfume Genius. Stream the track below. Under the spell cast by the artist otherwise known as Michael Hadreas, the song is transformed from a high-energy bop into a ghostly goth banger, with Charli’s vocals slowed and pitched down over menacing production. “And baby you couldn’t have loved me any better/ But doin’ this is all that I’ve known ever,” the pop star sings on the pre-chorus, her voice virtually unrecognizable before Perfume Genius summons a demonic beat. “I want the bad ones, ’cause they’re all I know/ I always let the good ones go.” Advertisement Related Video The remix follows the release of Charli XCX’s all-star collaboration with Christine and the Queens and ...
The Consequence Shop Holiday Sale: Get Up to 50% Off Storewide
The Consequence Shop is bringing you holiday cheer and holiday deals with our biggest sale of the year! From December 11th through 26th, we’re offering up to 50% off all our custom apparel, masks, CBD, and Delta-8 products storewide. First off, all our latest collections and T-shirts are now 20% off. That includes our extra comfy embroidered hoodies, stylish tie-dye beanies, the rocking Hell’s a Beach hoodies and T-shirts, and our entire Wavvy Collection featuring tees, crop tops, and sweatshirts. Plus, all GWAR Bud of Gods apparel, Punk Is Dead, Stanning BTS, and Radiate Positivity tees are also 20% off! All of our original masks — like the best-selling Chevron design, the limited edition Consequence logo mask, and the Bolt mask — are all available for 50% off! Check out th...
J Balvin Drops Ferrari-Filled “F40” Music Video
J Balvin has released a new music video for his standout track “F40,” complete with bright red sports cars and an ensemble of dancers. The visual, which was directed by Jose Sagaró, arrives in tandem with the deluxe edition of Balvin’s sixth studio album, JOSE, which first released in September with 24 tracks. The extended record boasts several additional songs, which include new tracks “Ego,” “Tu Veneno” and “Ma G,” along with three remixed versions of “In Da Getto.” Balvin’s JOSE was nominated for the 2022 Grammy‘s inaugural Best Música Urbana award, alongside artists including Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Karol G and Kali Uchis. Balvin is gearing up to embark on a North American tour in support of JOSE and its deluxe tracks in 2022, beginning on April 19 in San Antonio and ending on June ...
THE DARKNESS Announces March/April 2022 North American Tour
British rockers THE DARKNESS have announced dates for their 2022 North American tour in support of their latest album, “Motorheart”, which came out last month via Cooking Vinyl. The 34-date run will kick off on March 9 in San Diego and wrap on April 24 in Boston. With a back catalog overflowing with sonic gold and a live reputation that most bands can only dream of attaining, fans will be treated to new songs from “Motorheart”‘s joyous bombast as well as hits from THE DARKNESS‘s award-winning, platinum-selling music. THE DEAD DEADS will open for THE DARKNESS on all dates. Tickets and VIP upgrades go on sale Monday, December 13 at 10 a.m. local times via this location for tickets and via this location for VIP upgrades. Frontman Justin Hawkins shares: R...
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Postpones Shows On U.S. Tour
Yngwie Malmsteen has postponed “the next few” concerts on his current U.S. tour. The postponement was announced via a statement shared earlier today on the legendary Swedish guitarist’s social media. “Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances (not COVID – don’t worry!) and doctor’s orders, Yngwie has been instructed to take a few days rest, so the next few show dates will be postponed for the foreseeable,” the statement read. “All purchased tickets and Meet & Greets will be honored for the rescheduled dates. Yngwie‘s looking forward to resting up and seeing all of you when the time comes”. Remaining shows on Yngwie‘s current U.S. tour: Dec. 10 – Tower Theater – Fresno, CA Dec. 11 – The Canyon...
FOZZY’s CHRIS JERICHO Hospitalized In U.K.; Tonight’s Concert Postponed
FOZZY was forced to cancel its concert Friday night (December 10) in Swansea, United Kingom after singer Chris Jericho was hospitalized for a “treatable health issue.” FOZZY was scheduled to perform in the Welsh city as part of a 12-date “Save The World” tour of the U.K. However, the show appears to have been called off after the following statement was posted on the Instagram page of the Sin City club: “We were devastated to learn that FOZZY will have to cancel their planned date with us in Swansea [Friday]. “We have received this message from the band as of 9pm [Thursday] evening… “‘Chris was checked into Hospital by doctors, with a non Covid related, treatable health issue. Regrettably the show on Friday in Swansea is cancelled and all tic...
PAUL STANLEY, SLASH, ROB ZOMBIE, Others Mourn Passing Of THE MONKEES Legend MICHAEL NESMITH
Paul Stanley (KISS), Slash (GUNS N’ ROSES), Rob Zombie, Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman (THE OFFSPRING), Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) and Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Michael Nesmith. THE MONKEES singer and guitarist died earlier today (Friday, December 10) at the age of 78. Nesmith passed away of heart failure at his home in Carmel Valley, California, according to his manager. His death was confirmed by his family, which issued the following statement: “With Infinite Love we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away this morning in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully and of natural causes. We ask that you respect our privacy at this time and we thank you for the love and light that all of you hav...
Watch Isaiah Rashad and SZA Perform “Score” on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Isaiah Rashad and SZA reunited Thursday evening for a performance of “Score” on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The show marked Rashad’s first time appearing on the late night television program. SZA made her debut on Kimmel back in 2017, singing “Drew Barrymore” off of her album Ctrl. She returned later that same year alongside Maroon 5 to perform her feature on the band’s single “What Lovers Do.” “Mm, just wanna ride-ride with you,” Rashad and SZA sang together. “Shoot and I would die-die with you.” 6Lack, who also has a guest appearance on “Score,” was absent from the performance. The duet comes off of Rashad’s third studio album The House is Burning, which dropped in July. SZA, meanwhile, officially released her Soundcloud hit “I Hate U” on streaming platforms last week. Watch Isaiah Rashad and SZA...
Young Thug, Lil Yachty, Gunna, Coi Leray and More Appear in HBO’s New ‘Chillin Island’ Trailer
HBO has dropped off the official trailer for Chillin Island, an upcoming, unscripted series that follows rappers and other artists as they journey through different natural landscapes in an attempt to “reveal unknowable truths from the dreamstate of the shared human existence.” The series includes Young Thug, Lil Yachty, Gunna, Coi Leray, Lil Tecca, Killer Mike, Ski Mask the Slump God and Ezra Koening of Vampire Weekend. According to Deadline, Rosalía will make an appearance in the HBO show, though she did not appear in the trailer. The show is based on a web series by Ashok Kondabolu (Dapwell of Das Racist), Lakutis (Aleksey Weintraub) and Despot (Alec Reinstein), each of whom will also appear in the upcoming HBO series. “There’s been an explosion of really inventive TV produced over the ...
VIDEO: LAMB Cypher 3.0 – The Last Cypher (Loose Kaynon, A-Q, M.I Abaga & Blaqbonez)
Don’t miss the visuals for LAMB Cypher 3.0 from Loose Kaynon, A-Q, M.I Abaga & Blaqbonez called “The Last Cypher” out now. The incredible team of M.I Abaga, Blaqbonez, Loose Kaynon and A-Q collectively bring LAMB Cypher 3.0 – “The Last Cypher”. As the title suggest this would be the last cypher from the group. As their last shot, the four rappers go hard on the 7-minute long instrumental. Watch, share & enjoy LAMB Cypher 3.0 – “The Last Cypher” ft Loose Kaynon, A-Q, M.I Abaga & Blaqbonez below. [embedded content]
