Month: September 2021

Spike Lee Tackles 9/11 Anniversary and Much More in HBO Doc Series (Review)
Film, Reviews

Spike Lee Tackles 9/11 Anniversary and Much More in HBO Doc Series (Review)

Spike Lee has been directing for over 35 years. In addition to his many feature films, he has released multiple documentaries for HBO over the years including the Oscar-nominated "4 Little Girls" and last year's stage recording of "David Byrne's American Utopia." After Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, he won three Emmys for "When the Levees Broke," a 4-part HBO documentary series that examined the impact and fallout from the storm. As we approach the 20th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Lee has again turned to the cable network for another 4-part documentary that is as powerful as it is difficult to watch. "NYC Epicenters 9/11→2021½" may have began as a way to pay tribute to those who lost their lives twenty years ago, but it became so much more along the ...
Mark Your Calendars: vibe.digital’s 100th Episode is Here.
Interviews, Music

Mark Your Calendars: vibe.digital’s 100th Episode is Here.

Clear your schedule, because we have plans this weekend. We finally know who is going to be playing for us live on Twitch this Sunday, September 12th, for vibe.digital's 100th Episode: Into The Vibe. Fans of wave music have been waiting for weeks, speculating. vibe.digital themselves kept the hype going from day one. But now we know. Our 100th episode of the livestream / podcast is September 12th, and it will be special.Details, lineup, giveaways, and other goodies to be revealed in the coming days and weeks.Keep it Vibe. Keep it locked. pic.twitter.com/tL31JdeV39— vibe.digital (@vibedigitalUSA) August 14, 2021 There is a correct guess or two. We announce tomorrow. https://t.co/V1Fny5xdQr— vibe.digital (@vibedigitalUSA) September 6, 2021 While I was person...
The Great New York State Fair Presents: Grandson!
Music

The Great New York State Fair Presents: Grandson!

The crowd gathered in front of the Chevy Park stage at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY was brought to life last Monday night, thanks to Grandson, a Canadian-American alt rocker-slash-activist, whose socially-conscious music is equal parts empowering and electrifying. (c) J_Kaye15 on twitter grandson talking to the crowd during ‘In Over My Head’ today at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY ©️ 95xsyracuse pic.twitter.com/uOp6utzVKe— ✖️grandson news✖️ (@grandsonnews) August 31, 2021 It seems like Grandson, also known as Jordan Benjamin, is everywhere lately. Not only has he collaborated with countless artists like Mike Shinoda, Kennyhoopla, K.Flay, and Vic Mensa, but he also has two tracks featured in the latest Suicide Squad film. Grandson is a...
Saint Slumber Released an Off-Beat, Alt Pop New Single, “freak!” ft. 100+ of Their Fans
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Saint Slumber Released an Off-Beat, Alt Pop New Single, “freak!” ft. 100+ of Their Fans

Saint Slumber has always been in a category of their own. They have a special blend of alternative rock and dark, electronic pop that I have never heard anywhere else. They're always doing something new that surprises me and this new single, "freak!", is no different. Blending over 100 fan voices into a choir for the track, Saint Slumber's latest release is more than a song: it's a force to be reckoned with. Check it out on Spotify below-- https://open.spotify.com/track/5oAnYRa5iZUjKG9wK0QIE5?si=Dppo0HlvSDaVufB36agPlw&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 In short, "freak!" is an offbeat anthem of total self-acceptance and is a welcome sight to see in my Spotify library. It came two long months after "never / nowhere", the last Saint Slumber single. "I don't know wh...
Kings County Release Blistering Version Of Måneskin’s “Beggin'”
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Kings County Release Blistering Version Of Måneskin’s “Beggin'”

Hard rocking quartet Kings County has released a killer cover from one of the year's most talked-about bands. Måneskin was initially formed in Italy in 2016. They've recently achieved lift-off with a dual pair of singles in "Beggin'" and "I Wanna Be Your Slave". The question is, are you saying their band name right? Regardless of any potential pronunciation issues, we're here to talk about the fact that Kings County has delivered a hard-hitting rendition that pays tribute to the original while making it all their own. Meet Kings County Kings County is made up of Rob Dexter on vocals & bass with Steve Bell on guitar and sharing in the vocal duties. Then you have Joe Lopez holding it down on drums with Bill Kania also on guitars and vocals. Our very own Cammy K had a chance to...
Dead Sara’s New Album ‘Ain’t It Tragic’ Set To Drop September 17
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Dead Sara’s New Album ‘Ain’t It Tragic’ Set To Drop September 17

The highly anticipated new album from L.A. rockers Dead Sara is set to be released on September 17 via Warner Brothers Records. The album release marks the band's first new material since 2018's Temporary Things Taking Up Space EP. Ain't It Tragic was largely written during the pandemic and was co-produced by Dead Sara's Sean Friday along with Noah Shain who has worked with the band previously. Featuring 11 new songs, guitarists Emily Armstrong and Siouxsie Medley bring the dual guitar attack while Friday anchors each track with beats. “Deep in the making of this album, in the thick of the pandemic, we had nothing to do but write and record music. Amid all that was happening in the world and the day-in day-out in the studio we let our guards down and let whatever happen, happen… lo...
Velvet Underground Doc Coming to Apple TV+ from Todd Haynes
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Velvet Underground Doc Coming to Apple TV+ from Todd Haynes

This week, Apple TV+ debuted the trailer for Todd Haynes' new film "The Velvet Underground." The visionary director of "Poison," "I'm Not There," and "Carol," takes on the original art rockers in his first ever documentary. https://youtu.be/hWq7a8Tin8g Utilizing in-depth interviews and gorgeously restored archival footage from the Warhol Museum, Haynes' film also features never-before-seen performances. A companion soundtrack will be released in October that features some rare live recordings alongside favorite cuts like "Pale Blue Eyes" and "Sweet Jane." "The Velvet Underground" premiered at this year's Cannes Film Festival where the Hollywood Reporter called it "one of the standout music docs of the year." Look for it in select theaters and also streaming on Apple TV+ ...