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Here’s a Bone-Chilling Psytrance Remix of the “Wednesday” Theme Song
Spooky, kooky and groovy—there’s a new remix of the theme song from Netflix’s runaway hit Wednesday for all fans of the macabre. It’s only fitting that the ethos of the iconic goth family—who are anything but average—receives a whimsical remix, and Flawx has delivered in spades. Thrashing along at a brisk 150 BPM, his psytrance-inspired take on the Wednesday theme doubles as a heart-pumping adrenaline rush to animate the most diehard fans of hard dance music. Many have likened the spine-tingling series’ theme to a compositional mashup of The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black” and the original theme music from The Addams Family. Flawx expertly intertwines the entangled melodies into the fabric of a high-energy electronic music framework with...
Jared Leto, Fall Out Boy & More: 7 Things You Didn’t See Backstage at iHeart ALTer EGO 2023
The iHeart ALTer EGO 2023 show descended upon L.A.’s Kia Forum over the weekend, and Billboard was backstage to bring you every exclusive moment. In-between sets by Fall Out Boy, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phoenix and Jack White, Billboard social media coordinator Lucy Blonstein chatted up the likes of Jared Leto, CHVRCHES and more on Saturday night. Below, we’ve rounded up seven moments you have to see from backstage. Leto revealed backstage that out of all the bands on the lineup, he’d want to collaborate with Muse if his band, 30 Second to Mars, ever got the chance. “Because we’ve toured together before, we love them. Great guys, and I think we’d be an interesting, interesting pairing,” he said, standing in front of a giant portrait of Katy Perry. “Yeah, Muse.” Billboard was also on the gro...
C.J. Harris, ‘American Idol’ Alum, Dies at 31
C.J. Harris, a singer who competed on the 2014 season of American Idol, died Sunday at age 31. The Jasper, Alabama, native was reportedly rushed to a local hospital after suffering a medical emergency, according to Variety, and the Walker County Coroner’s Office later confirmed his death. However, no other details, including cause of death, were given as of press time. Harris competed on season 13 of the singing competition, initially auditioning for judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. in Salt Lake City with a rendition of The Allman Brothers Band’s “Soulshine.” After making it through the Hollywood round, the hopeful was voted a Wild Card by the public in the semifinals and earned his way into the live shows with a soulful performance of Sam Cooke’s “Bring It On Home ...
Courteeners Driving to First U.K. Chart Title With ‘St Jude’ Reissue
Fifteen years after its release, Courteeners’ St Jude (via Polydor/UMR) is on track for its first U.K. chart crown. Originally released in 2008, St Jude peaked at No. 4 on the Official Albums Chart, with three of its tracks going on to impact the U.K. top 40. The British indie rock band has made seven top 10 appearances, including all six of their studio LPs. Until now, Courteeners’ career U.K. chart peak is No. 2 for 2020’s More. Again. Forever. Thanks to a reissue of St Jude, Courteeners could go one better. It’s the top title on the Official Chart Update, published Jan. 16. Based on sales and streaming data collated by the Official Charts Company, this week’s highest new entry could belong to Supergrass guitarist Gaz Coombes, whose fourth solo album Turn The Car Around (Hot Fruit...
Renee Geyer, Powerhouse Australian Singer, Dies at 69
Renée Geyer, the ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted singer with an abundance of jazz, blues and soul in her powerful voice, died Tuesday (Jan. 17) from complications following hip surgery. She was 69. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Born Sept. 11, 1953, in Melbourne, Geyer “lived her life as she performed – on her own terms and to the fullest,” reads a statement from her family and issued by Mushroom Group, whose founder, the late Michael Gudinski, was a decades-long friend and supporter of the artist. She enjoyed solo success in Australia with covers “It’s a Man’s Man’s World”, “Heading in the Right Direction” and the bouncy ’80s number “Say I Love You,” and sang until the end, performing just last month to a full house, read the statement. Th...
Sudan Archives Plays “Homesick (Gorgeous & Arrogant)” on Fallon: Watch
Sudan Archives was the musical guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this evening (January 16). She performed “Homesick (Gorgeous & Arrogant)” from her latest album, Natural Brown Prom Queen, which dropped in September 2022. For the performance, Sudan Archives played violin while singing, and she was joined by a trumpeter, bassist, and drummer who stood on raised pedestals surrounding her onstage. Watch it happen below. Natural Brown Prom Queen is the second album from Sudan Archives, following 2019’s Athena. It was recorded in her home studio, and included the singles “Selfish Soul,” “NBPQ (Topless),” and “Home Maker.” Read Pitchfork’s interview “How Sudan Archives Exploded Her Sound to Make One of the Year’s Best Albums” over on the Pitch.
Chief Keef’s ‘Almighty So 2’ Release Date Reportedly Postponed Again
Chief Keef’s upcoming project Almighty So 2 has supposedly experienced a postponement in its release date again. According to reports, an update on the project’s Apple Music page claimed that Almighty So 2 will now be releasing on April 14 instead of January 20, marking the second time its release date has been delayed; Keef confirmed in 2022 that the followup will drop on December 16, but it did not appear on streaming services. The mixtape will serve as the sequel to October 2013’s Almighty So, which was hosted by DJ Scream and featured input from Cdai, Tadoe, ISOBeats, OhZone and more. In late December 2022, Keef celebrated the 10th anniversary of his debut studio album Finally Rich and released an updated version with seven previously-unreleased tracks, one of which featured ...
Jay Hardway Curates Irresistible House Grooves On New Single “Call Me Anytime”
Combining distorted melodies and irresistible piano chords, Jay Hardway’s first single of the year is a big one. Fresh off a batch of singles on Don Diablo’s Hexagon, Future House Music and Spinnin’ Records as well as collaborations with Firebeatz and RetroVision, the Dutch producer has landed on Actuation with “Call Me Anytime.” A short-yet-sweet DJ weapon, the track blends lighthearted breaks with explosive drops, bringing together Hardway’s best qualities for an effective and catchy house result. As fitting for the festival stage as it is for the club dancefloor, “Call Me Anytime” quickly gets into action with an infection vocal sample and rumbling basslines before the drop explodes into a massive sequence of synth stabs, plucks and warm chords. Listen to “Call Me Anytime” below. ...
Skrillex Opens Up About Mother’s Death, Mental Health Struggles: “I Drank the Pain Away and Kept Going”
While it’s now full steam ahead for Skrillex in 2023, he had to endure the “toughest year” of his life to get here. Taking to Twitter, Skrillex, who just celebrated his 35th birthday, candidly opened up about his recent struggles with mental health before ultimately finding a new sense of peace. Skrillex. Marilyn Hue It appeared as though the summer of 2022 would see a barnstorming return for the “Rumble” producer, who had been revealed as part of the lineups for Detroit’s Movement and Tampa’s Sunset Music Festival. However, an abrupt about-face saw Skrillex make the difficult announcement that he’d be pulling out of those appearances to prioritize work on his upcoming albums. But there was more to the story. Scroll to Continue Rec...
Ray Cordeiro, World’s Most Tenured DJ, Has Passed Away at 98
Ray Cordeiro, whose storied career as a DJ spanned seven decades, has passed away at the age of 98, Variety reports. Cordeiro died over the weekend at Hong Kong’s CUHK Medical Centre, with family by his side. He was reportedly sent off with grace to the sound of “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Cordeiro wasn’t immediately aware of his calling as a DJ and radio personality. But during his studies in London, the opportunity of a lifetime arose when he was presented with the opportunity to interview The Beatles. Cordeiro didn’t even have time to prep—nor did he arrive with his own recorder—but the event of that day awakened something in him that would shift his life’s path forever. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Back in Hong Kong...
LEGO Artist Creates 3D Version of Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories” Album Cover
Award-winning creator Nick Brick has leveraged the possibilities of the world’s most recognizable colored bricks to immortalize Daft Punk’s capstone album. It’s difficult to fathom that nearly 10 years have passed since the release of the robots’ Random Access Memories. But as the landmark 10th anniversary approaches of the project that brought us “Get Lucky,” “Doin’ It Right” and so much more, Brick has showcased the iconic album’s art using LEGOs as his creative medium. Taking to TikTok, the LEGO craftsman showed off his physical recreation of the album’s cover while putting on the finishing touches. Inserting a piece of reflective sticker paper into the middle of the design, Brick adds a shiny flare to a spitting recreation of Thomas...
Lisa Marie Presley’s Children Will Inherit Graceland
Lisa Marie Presley’s three surviving children will inherit Graceland. According to People, following Lisa Marie’s death last week, the Memphis, Tennessee estate will be passed down to her three daughters: actress Riley Keough, 33, and twins Harper and Finley Lockwood, 14. Graceland was originally passed down to Lisa Marie upon her father Elvis Presley’s own death in 1977. It was subsequently turned into a public museum honoring the legendary musician. Upwards of 650,000 people now visit Graceland annually, and the property is estimated to be worth $500 million. Lisa Marie had been adamant that Graceland remain in her family’s hands, saying in a 2013 interview, “Graceland was given to me and will always be mine. And then passed to my children. It will never be sold.” Advertisement Related V...
