August 2023 | Page 2 of 3

31Jan

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

Events, Features, Music

Wave Nation: ADE 2023 Lineup Announced

Welcome to Wave Nation: Amsterdam, the 2nd annual wave music event presented during ADE--this year, featuring artists like Skeler, REMNANT.exe, and more. Read on to find all the need-to-know details about the show, and why this one's particularly special to us here at MendoWerks. If you are planning on heading to the Amsterdam Dance Event in 2023, trust us when we say that this is the show to add to your schedule if you want to understand what's hot in underground electronic music right now. Buyer beware-- the first two ticket tiers are already sold out! Wave Nation: ADE lineup, featuring Skeler, REMNANT.exe, and... Welcome to Wave Nation: Amsterdam, the 2nd annual wave music event presented during ADE by some familiar faces. This year, the wave scene is hosted by Wave ...

Atreyu Unveils Empowering EP ‘The Moment You Find Your Flame’

31Jan

By SimonNo Comments

Events, Features, Music

Atreyu Unveils Empowering EP ‘The Moment You Find Your Flame’

Brace yourselves for a sonic journey as Atreyu unleashes The Moment You Find Your Flame EP courtesy of Spinefarm. Front and center in this release is the visually captivating video for "Immortal." The band dishes out a profound lesson on harnessing the power of negativity to fuel one's drive. It's a message that resonates deep, drawn from the band's own brush with fame's trials and tribulations. As Brandon Saller, the charismatic frontman, puts it: "We’ve never had things easy. But the only thing that matters is doing what we love for the people that love us." Atreyu In The Studio Atreyu worked with their longtime collaborator John Feldmann on The Moment You Find Your Flame. The EP delves into the struggle of self-discovery, embracing self-worth, and facing the shadows of sel...

Parkway Drive Announces 20th Anniversary Tour: ‘Monsters of Oz’

31Jan

By CJNo Comments

Events, Features, Music

Parkway Drive Announces 20th Anniversary Tour: ‘Monsters of Oz’

The legends that make up Australia-based metalcore band Parkway Drive have a few reasons to celebrate this weekend. It's their 20th anniversary together as a band, which is huge news in of itself... but they're also releasing their 2004 debut EP, Don't Close Their Eyes, on vinyl for the first time, too.That's not all: Parkway Drive is bringing the celebration to North America with an anniversary tour across the United States come September. Find all the details, and more, below. Get to know Parkway Drive's music: Parkway Drive's most recent album, Darker Still, was released last year via Epitaph Records. Check out the title track on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEtO2yaX304 Don't Close Your Eyes out on vinyl for the first time As part of the anniversary ce...

Prime Video Finds a Hit in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ (Review)

18Aug

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Features, Film, Reviews

Prime Video Finds a Hit in ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ (Review)

Since launching on August 11, 'Red, White & Royal Blue' has become the most streamed movie globally on Prime Video in its premiere weekend. And within a few days, it apparently has become one of the most-watched romantic comedies in the history of the streaming service. How did that happen so fast? Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine star in Prime Video's 'Red, White & Royal Blue' It helps that the film is an adaptation of the wildly successful 2019 young adult novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston. It is the directorial debut of Matthew Lopez, a Tony-nominated playwright. Taylor Zakhar Perez stars as Alex Claremont-Diaz. His mother Ellen (played by Uma Thurman rocking a raucously ridiculous Texas accent) just so happens to be the first female Presid...

The Veer Union & Jody Black Drop Hard Rock Billie Eilish Cover

17Aug

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

The Veer Union & Jody Black Drop Hard Rock Billie Eilish Cover

Vancouver, Canada's very own alt-rock sensation The Veer Union is back and bolder than ever. They've teamed up with label-mate Jody Black to deliver a stunning rendition of Billie Eilish's haunting 2019 hit, "You Should See Me in a Crown." The track was produced by the band's lead vocalist, Crispin Earl, and directed by the talented Julien Bouffard. The revamped single takes the dark emotions of the original and injects it with new raw energy. The band's upcoming album, Covers Collection Vol.2, is slated for release on September 1, 2023, on Rock Shop Records. Challenging Cover The Veer Union's decision to tackle Billie Eilish's shadowy anthem presented a challenge they met head-on. In their words, "You Should See Me In A Crown" proved too unique to simply replicate. Which ulti...

Connecticut’s Sound On Sound Fest Features Top Tier Lineup

31Jan

By SimonNo Comments

Events, Features, Music

Connecticut’s Sound On Sound Fest Features Top Tier Lineup

Music enthusiasts should be on alert because the Sound on Sound Music Festival is hitting the Connecticut shore this fall. September 30th and October 1st, you won't want to miss a beat of this extraordinary event set against the stunning backdrop of Seaside Park in Bridgeport. Featuring a stellar lineup that reads like a who's who of music legends, this year's festival is pulling out all the stops. Red Hot Chili Peppers, guitar virtuoso John Mayer, the soulful Trey Anastasio Band, and the iconic Alanis Morissette will join more than 20 acts on the lineup. Sound On Sound: Year 2 Performances on a single colossal stage will take place over two full days with no overlapping sets to interrupt your groove. This year's festival footprint has doubled within the scenic expanse of Seas...

What We’re Watching: The Films of William Friedkin

11Aug

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Features, Film

What We’re Watching: The Films of William Friedkin

Legendary director William Friedkin died of heart failure on Monday at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 87. He leaves behind a storied legacy and twenty narrative features, along with a handful of documentaries in his wildly eclectic filmography. Many of his greatest films are available digitally and physically, but only a handful are streaming on subscription services right now. All films below can be rented or purchased from the usual suspects (Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, etc.). Streaming sites noted where applicable. William Friedkin on the set of 'The Exorcist' The Heavy Hitters The Exorcist - Warner Bros. is currently prepping a 4K Ultra HD release of this 1973 horror classic that includes the original theatrical version as well as the extended director's cut. ...