It’s unusual for an artist to have released only three proper studio albums in the course of a career that spans over a decade. When the sonic auteur in question is Trent Reznor, mastermind behind techno-industrial pioneers Nine Inch Nails, though, fans have been accustomed to pacifying themselves with various EPs, soundtracks and remixes, while adopting the proverb “All good things come to those who wait” as a mantra. Now, more than two years’ worth of anticipation might be drawing to a close. While keeping busy with various endeavors, most recently a remix of N*E*R*D’s single “Lapdance,” soundtrack work and… Read more »
According to a new report from DFC Intelligence, a research firm focused on interactive and digital entertainment, streamed advertising supporting audio and video programming online will generate $138 million in 2001. But the DFC says that advertising is expected to be in less than 10 percent of the streams served. The 300-page report, dubbed “Streaming Ad Insertion and Commerce,” contained detailed data on total usage, number of avails, avail sell-out and Cost per Thousand (CPM) ranges for hundreds of sites. The report’s author, Paul Palumbo, maintains the relatively small size of streaming advertising parallels revenue growth in other media. “Cable… Read more »
While Janet Jackson’s new album, All for You, is expected to top next week’s Billboard 200, the title track is still holding strong as the #1 song in the country. Like most of Janet’s album, the song is produced by the singer/songwriter with the Flyte Tyme team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and it includes an inventive sample – from Change’s 1980 disco cut “The Glow of Love,” which featured Luther Vandross on lead vocals. “It was Jimmy’s idea,” Janet told MTV Europe of the sample. “I hadn’t heard the song before. He thought that he was going to… Read more »
Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington was apparently impressed by the band’s performance when he saw them group live at the Whisky in West Hollywood, Calif., in the summer of 1999 (singer Declan O’Shea’s shockingly bright red hair, pixie body, pale white skin, and piercing vocals make the band impossible to be overlooked live). Bennington kept in contact with the Cork, Ireland-based band, and when the group asked for him to sing on a track for the new album, he gladly obliged. Bennington lends vocals to the song “Karma Killer.” Tales from the Fishbowl, which was produced by Colin Richardson (Fear… Read more »
As 2024 winds down, it was a year packed with unforgettable song releases that defined our days and soundtracked our lives. From the debut of idobi Radio Summer School Tour artists lighting up our stations to legendary acts like Thursday returning with their first new music in over a decade, this year delivered moments we won’t soon forget. Add in the groundbreaking, Grammy-nominated collaboration between Knocked Loose and Poppy, and it’s clear that 2024 was one for the books. Here are our 20 favorite alternative, metal, and indie songs released in 2024. K.Flay — “Carsick” K.Flay is always upping the… Read more »
Lorna Shore‘s Will Ramos just dropped a thrilling cover of Bring Me The Horizon‘s POST HUMAN: NeX GEn track “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd.” On his official YouTube channel, Ramos noted, “I’ve been holding onto this one for a WHILE now. It’s been a lonnnnng process getting this baby together. Lots of ups and downs, but in the end, I decided that partnering up with Nik Nocturnal was gunna be the best for this one. You will notice the instrumentation is a little different, but just as awesome if you ask me.” Read more: Senses Fail, Saves The Day,… Read more »
Reading & Leeds just dropped their dazzling lineup for their 2025 festival, which includes headlining sets from Hozier, Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, and Bring Me The Horizon. In fact, Oli Sykes caught up with NME to chat about the fest and confirmed with the news outlet that Bring Me The Horizon will be taking a major break in 2025. Honestly, well-deserved. Sykes shared, “We need time to recharge our batteries and have that time away, because we haven’t. The last time we stopped was when we were forced to for lockdown. Even then, we were still going and making stuff.… Read more »
Bring Me The Horizon surprise-dropped their new record POST HUMAN: NeX GEn in May and are now sharing their brand-new hits on their summer festival tour dates. Following the release of the music video for “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd,” they debuted the track live on June 8 at Poland’s Mystic Festival. Frontman Oli Sykes dedicated the debut to Slayer guitarist Kerry King. Frontman Sykes shares that the new album took “ages to write.” He notes, “It’s a real concept album, with a full narrative that connects to the first record, but the concept is hidden and buried. Some people aren’t going… Read more »
Following the surprise release of their new LP POST HUMAN: NeX GEn, Bring Me The Horizon dropped a brand-new music video for “Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd.” Speaking on the visuals, Oli Sykes says, “The video continues the exploration of what it means to be human in an age where technology can alter our very nature and gives keen-eyed fans more lore to dive into and discuss on their quest for uncovering the full post-human lore.” Check out the full video below. Frontman Sykes shares that the new album took “ages to write.” He continues, “It’s a real concept album, with… Read more »
Bring Me The Horizon stunned fans by surprise-dropping their new record POST HUMAN: NeX GEn on May 24. Now, listeners can officially secure a physical copy of the record on September 27. You can pre-order your CD or vinyl here. Despite being postponed, the album has helped Bring Me The Horizon become the most streamed rock/metal act in the world this week. Per Spotify data, the new record has been streamed 70 million times this week alone. Frontman Oli Sykes shares that the album took “ages to write.” He continues, “It’s a real concept album, with a full narrative that connects to… Read more »
