This week I’m diving into a few of the great Hip Hop interviews I’ve done. I have 2 legends on the show showing you 2 different interviews. Interview #1 is Canadian Hip Hop legend K-OS who grew up 15 mins from where I grew up in Canada!
Interview #2 is NYC Hip Hop legend DMC from RUN DMC!
What do these 2 hip hop legends have in common? Well Rock N Roll was a huge part of their upbringing and their sound.
This episode is not to be missed for Hip Hop Fans!
After releasing their singles “+Matter,” “Dystopia,” “Delusion:All,” and “Puppets Can’t Control You,” ONE OK ROCK has finally dropped their new record DETOX. To pair with the album, the rockers have also launched the official music video for “Tropical Therapy.” Check out their new video for “Tropical Therapy” below and grab your copy of DETOX here. DETOX Tracklist: The band is kicking off their DETOX world tour in April. Check out ONE OK ROCK’s full touring schedule below and purchase tickets here. Tour Dates: *With support from Stand Atlantic.^Supporting Linkin Park.
It’s always a bittersweet moment to know you’ve watched your favorite band perform their last show. Everyone deserves a break, and performing is no easy task, but there’s something so special in the air when a band like Sum 41 takes to the stage. Notably, the iconic pop-punk band took their final bow on their international tour. They concluded their whirlwind route in Toronto at Scotiabank Arena on January 30. The band played 29 tracks, a mix of old hits and new favorites. Of course, the quintet had to document their sold-out final show. They Tweeted a video sharing their… Read more »
System Of A Down may have been released “Toxicity” back in 2001 on the album of the same name, but it remains one of the most iconic tracks and music videos in rock music. In fact, the music video has officially crossed the one billion views mark on YouTube. This is their second music video to hit this milestone. Previously, “Chop Suey!” crossed that threshold and now sits at 1.4 billion views. In July 2024, lead vocalist Serj Tankian sat down with actor and host Rainn Wilson on his Soul Boom podcast to discuss the meaning of “Toxicity.” Tankian explained “‘Sacred… Read more »
Following the release of their latest single titled “Puppets Can’t Control You,” ONE OK ROCK has announced the North American run of the Detox Tour with support from Stand Atlantic. The tour is slated to kick off in Canada on May 13, following the release of the group’s forthcoming full-length album, DETOX, arriving via Fueled By Ramen on February 21. You can preorder and pre-save DETOX here. In a post on Instagram, the band shared the 15-date run along with the message, “We know you’ve been waiting for this, its finally here guys!!” Stand Atlantic add in their own social… Read more »
On October 8, 2024, Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley launched his official memoir, Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell. In it, he shares photos and a variety of anecdotes about his childhood, experiences in the pop-punk scene, details of high-profile relationships, and near-death experiences. He also outlined the sexual and verbal abuse he allegedly suffered at the hands of the band’s former manager, Greig Nori. Now, both Nori and Whibley are suing each other in a court of law. According to documents obtained by SooToday, a digital newspaper covering local news in Ontario, Canada, Nori is suing Whibley… Read more »
LØLØ launched her debut album falling for robots & wishing i was one in June via Hopeless Records, and we’ve been obsessed with it ever since. The artist decided to be even more iconic and drop a new rendition of “hot girls in hell,” and this time, it’s the sad version. Here, LØLØ swapped the punchy guitar melodies and replaced them with melancholy piano sonics. It gives a whole new even deeper meaning to lyrics such as, “And when I asked you to leave me alone/Didn’t mean it/But you finally listened this time/How convenient.” Check out the “hot girls in… Read more »
The Dirty Nil has shared an official live music video from their November Let There Be Nil hometown show at New Vision Church in Hamilton, Ontario. The artists shared their rendition of AC/DC‘s “It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll),” which features live bagpipes. Check out the iconic cover below. Coming up in December, The Dirty Nil will be supporting Heart Attack Man at their second annual Hammy New Year concert. Then, in early 2025, they’ll be headlining shows across the U.S. with support from Grumpster, House & Home, and Bug Bath. Check out… Read more »
Following the “difficult decision” to cancel their show in Brisbane, Australia yesterday, Sum 41 has been forced to cancel the remainder of their Aussie run due to vocalist Deryck Whibley’s health. In their initial statement announcing this cancellation, the band explains that Whibley has been diagnosed with pneumonia. They share, “He is receiving the best possible local care…” Unfortunately, the group has now been forced to cancel the remainder of the tour due to Whibley’s ongoing health diagnosis. In a since-deleted Facebook post, the band writes, “It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce our 2024 Australian tour… Read more »
Following the success of her massive 2024 Greatest Hits Tour, the pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne is gearing up for a second round. Part two of the tour kicks off in May 2025, ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Joining Lavigne on the road are Simple Plan, Fefe Dobson, and We The Kings. Lavigne shares on social media with the tour announcement, “Round two let’s fking gooooo!! When I launched the Greatest Hits tour last year, I was so blown away by all your loveeeeee. You guys sold it out and I wasn’t ready for it to be over. I’m heading out… Read more »
