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World and Jazz-influenced Caravan of Souls Album Set For Release From Danny Paradise

15Oct

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Music, Reviews

World and Jazz-influenced Caravan of Souls Album Set For Release From Danny Paradise

Hawaiian-based singer-songwriter Danny Paradise is known for intertwining yoga with music. According to a recent press release, his ambitious new album is set to feature 16 world and jazz-influenced songs as he looks to heal people through soulful music and movement. Caravan of Souls has a September 24 release date through Mesa Bluemoon Records and will be available on all digital platforms. "Love Will Rescue You" is the lead track off the album and was recorded in a floating bungalow on a remote jungle lake in Thailand. Now that's not something you hear every day. The song carries a serious message with commentary on the plight of child trafficking and hope for children's freedom. Paradise has assembled an elite team of musicians to play on the song including Chris Botti on...

“The Velvet Underground” Hits Apple TV and Select Theaters This Friday (Review)

16Oct

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Film, Music, Reviews

“The Velvet Underground” Hits Apple TV and Select Theaters This Friday (Review)

Fresh off its successful screenings at the New York Film Festival, the first ever documentary from cinematic provocateur Todd Haynes is about to hit theaters and streaming this weekend. The director of "Velvet Goldmine" and "Carol" takes us on a deep dive into the history of one of rock and roll's greatest art rock bands, The Velvet Underground. If you're hoping for a straightforward approach, you won't get it here. Haynes returns to the more experimental techniques of his earliest work and features lots of split screens and rare archival footage presented in a collage method that would make Peter Greenaway proud. There are beautiful close-up establishing shots of each band member (Lou Reed, John Cale, Moe Tucker, and Sterling Morrison) that linger, capturing the intimate nature...

Hundred’s of Historic Grateful Dead Items Up For Auction Through Thursday

11Oct

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Hundred’s of Historic Grateful Dead Items Up For Auction Through Thursday

If you've ever wanted to own a piece of Grateful Dead history, Sotheby's is hosting a one-of-a-kind auction. Featuring hundreds of unique items from throughout the bands' storied history, From the Vault: Property from the Grateful Dead and Friends is a collection of items from Grateful Dead Productions and from the bands' inner circle. The wide array of instruments, equipment, and collectibles features everything from some of Jerry Garcia's old guitars to posters to remaining pieces of the bands' infamous 'Wall of Sound' public address system. The collection goes deeper with items from crew members 'Big' Steve Parish, Lawrence 'Ram Rod' Shurtliff along with an epic t-shirt collection from the band's longest-serving sound engineer, Dan Healy. Still Truckin' The Grateful Dead m...

Looking to Fill 31 Days of Horror? Halloween Streaming Tips Are Here!

1Jan

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Film, Reviews

Looking to Fill 31 Days of Horror? Halloween Streaming Tips Are Here!

Are you looking for some thrills and chills for streaming this spooky Halloween season? The good news is that there is something for everybody out there, you just have to know where to look. If all you want to do is watch scary movies for the next few weeks, you should really subscribe to Shudder. That's just what they do year-round: the best of horror, new and old. Favorites like "Carrie," "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," "Hellraiser," and "Night of the Living Dead" are currently on hand along with brand new releases like the latest installment of the anthology series "V/H/S/94" and Simon Barrett's "Seance." https://youtu.be/opnSln8Ue2U Netflix already released the 'Fear Street' trilogy this year, but have a few more tricks up their sleeve for the month. Just this week they de...

Mastodon Release New Emotionally Charged Single & Cinematic Music Video

7Oct

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Mastodon Release New Emotionally Charged Single & Cinematic Music Video

Grammy Award-winning rockers Mastodon have just released a new single on the heels of a major tour and album announcement. "Teardrinker" is set to be featured on their upcoming LP Hushed and Grim due October 29. The video, directed by Lorenzo Diego Carrera, follows the band as they enter an empty warehouse before becoming immersed into four uniquely curated mini universes. Far out. The Atlanta-based outfit has offered up the new album for pre-order and will have vinyl options available. Hushed is the ninth studio album from Mastodon and first since they took home the Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 2017. According to a recent press release, "Invoking their evolution again, the elegiac track’s melodic riff cuts through a steady groove before a haunting hook takes hold, ...

Your Mileage May Vary With Audacious Palme d’Or Winner “Titane” (Review)

4Mar

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Film, Reviews

Your Mileage May Vary With Audacious Palme d’Or Winner “Titane” (Review)

Just when you think you've seen it all, along comes a film like "Titane." Julia Ducournau's 2016 debut "Raw" had people passing out at the Toronto International Film Festival at its premiere screening. "Titane" is, in my estimation, even more extreme and difficult viewing while harboring an emotionally charged second act that is surprisingly sweet. Agathe Rousselle devours the screen as Alexia, a woman who survived a terrible car accident as a child and now lives with a titanium plate in her skull. The incident has left her scarred in more ways than one, but she maintains an strong affinity for automobiles. She spends her evenings grinding away as a dancer at an autoshow as men ogle the new cars and the women on display. Mostly polite, these guys often ask for autographs at ...

Interview: Elodie Rêverie Drops “Red Carpet” Remix Featuring Kony

5Oct

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Interviews, Music

Interview: Elodie Rêverie Drops “Red Carpet” Remix Featuring Kony

LA-based indie artist Elodie Rêverie has just released a fresh new remix with highly regarded producer/DJ Kony. "Red Carpet" was originally released as a single last year and the remix breathes new life into the song. We recently had the chance to catch up with Elodie, here's what she had to say about identifying as a lyricist, the process behind filming a music video, and whether or not we can expect more new music soon. For updates, be sure to follow Elodie on Twitter and Instagram. Hear the new remix of "Red Carpet" by Kony on Spotify below. The original version of "Red Carpet" dropped last year, tell us how the Kony remix came about? In February I partnered with SKIO music for a remix contest of my single Red Carpet! It was their idea to choose Red Carpet i...