Fans will hear Aaliyah’s voice one more time on “I’m Music,” a previously unreleased duet with genre-hopping singer/songwriter Beck that will grace Timbaland and Magoo’s upcoming album. Timbaland said he plans to release the track as a single from Indecent Proposal, his second album with Magoo, which is due in stores November 20. “I’m gonna put it out as a tribute song – it’s a beautiful song,” the trend-setting producer said on the red carpet Thursday before the MTV Video Music Awards. Timbaland predicted that the song will “shock the world,” adding, “It’s probably the biggest song I ever did.”… Read more »
“I’m a great producer, so people need me more than I need them,” boasts Timbaland, who is building a roster for his new Beat Club label, an imprint of Interscope Records. The Norfolk, Virginia, producer behind bouncy hit albums by Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, and his own Timbaland and Magoo says he’s looking for the next generation of stars. The first release on Beat Club is Bubba Sparxxx’s Dark Days, Bright Nights on September 18th, to be followed by the R&B/hip-hop acts Storm and Ms. Jade, all produced by Timbaland himself. He’s also planning to release albums by country-rock singer… Read more »
Timbaland is like an athlete who took his franchise team from lottery-pick status to a dynasty. After helping everyone from Nas to Nelly Furtado stay on people’s lips when they make requests to a DJ, Timbaland is bored. He needs new challenges and wants to start from scratch. “I’m tired of making hit songs,” lamented Tim, who said he’s the coach “Phil Jackson” of the studio. “I done made 20 #1 hit records. That’s old to me. Let somebody else go and do it. I gotta make records that mean something.” With the exception of a few of his friends… Read more »
MuchMusic USA, the nation’s only viewer-driven all music network, today announced a national contest for viewers to win a visit and exclusive performance from music recording artist Alanis Morissette. The MuchMusic USA event called “Class Dismissed”, created by TIDAL 4, a convergence production company, is an exclusive on-air and online event where the winner of the national contest will be dismissed from class for a personal visit with Alanis and attend an intimate performance by the recording artist at their high school. The Class Dismissed contest runs from July 25th through August 17th and the grand-prize winner will be selected… Read more »
We talk about the band’s beginning, working with Alan Day (Four Year Strong) & the debut single “Burn,” the music video, signing to Equal Vision Records + more! Check out the “Burn” music video: https://youtu.be/vrD_c4f9g8E
It’s been a long winter for Ashland in their home state of Illinois, so when the band calls in to catch up with Gunz they get lost in wanderlust. Hear as they chat about dream vacations and cities they loved on tour, before they dive into conversation about their angsty new tune “Misery”.
Later Gunz calls across the pond to get Weatherstate on the phone. The UK band has been working with Four Year Strong’s Alan Day on new music and they share their experience with Gunz. Plus, they dig into their killer new track “Hangar” and how it came to be. Tune in!
Thank goodness it’s Friday because that means we’re back with an all-new Fresh 5! Regardless of whether your world is feeling vibrant and full of color or if it’s starting to hit that point of the year where you want to curl up under a pile of blankets and pretend the world doesn’t exist until spring rolls around again, we’ve got the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, indie, and more to soundtrack your mood. While the album releases will inevitably slow down until the start of 2025 (how are we even talking about a new year already?!?), we’ve got… Read more »
Today, New England’s resident powerhouse rock band Four Year Strong shared their new single, “bad habit.” Straight from the analysis paralysis tracklist, “bad habit” is a ferocious headbanger of a song with relatable and resonant lyrics. Accompanying the single’s release is a music video composed of tour footage where the band members goof off, rock out, and mosh with the crowds. Preorder analysis paralysis here, and check out the “bad habit” music video below. When Four Year Strong began preparing for the album, they showed up at producer Will Putney’s studio without any complete tracks. A total 180 from their… Read more »
Four Year Strong is back in full force with their new single, one of their heaviest tracks to date, “daddy of mine.” The new release is a ripper from start to finish, with the band leaning further into their heavier influences and roots. “‘Daddy of Mine’ is about writer’s block,” vocalist/guitarist Dan O’Connor shares of the band’s latest effort. “We had it really bad when we started writing again, and we decided to combat it by writing something heavier and faster than we ever have. Overthinking was hurting us, so we just got out of our own way and stopped… Read more »
Celebrated pop-punk group Four Year Strong has made their triumphant return with their latest sonic effort, “Dead End Friend.” Marking their first new music of the year and following the re-recorded release of their breakout album Enemy Of The World, which quickly became a staple of the Warped Tour scene upon its release in 2010, “Dead End Friend” showcases the quintet at their prime. “Dead End Friend” not only highlights Four Year Strong’s signature blend of punk, hardcore, and pop-punk elements that seamlessly weave together across the track, but it also serves as a reminder of the group’s effortless prowess.… Read more »
