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Rock Veterans Taproot Drop Highly-Anticipated “Favourite Song”

11Sep

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Rock Veterans Taproot Drop Highly-Anticipated “Favourite Song”

Michigan-based hard rock veterans Taproot have unveiled their latest single. "Favourite Song" marks the first official release from their upcoming album SC\SSRS. The highly anticipated new album is set to hit shelves on September 29th. "Favourite Song" features a guest appearance by Nonpoint's Elias Soriano. The hard-hitting yet melodic track and accompanying lyric video are available now everywhere you listen to music. Produced by guitarist/vocalist Stephen Richards at The Loft in Saline, MI, and mixed by Matt LaPlant (Nonpoint and Skindred), this album, entirely written and recorded by Richards, marks the band's first studio effort since 2012's The Episodes (Victory). In addition to their upcoming album, Taproot recently dropped Best of Besides. The 17-track compilation features r...

Asinhell (ft. Volbeat Frontman) Share “Desert of Doom” Video

30Sep

By CJNo Comments

Music

Asinhell (ft. Volbeat Frontman) Share “Desert of Doom” Video

The frontman of legendary Danish rock band, Volbeat, has unleashed a new death metal project: Asinhell. This new band, comprised of guitarist Michael Poulsen (Volbeat, Dominus), vocalist Marc Grewe (Insidious Disease, Morgoth), and drummer Morten Toft Hansen (Raunchy), is a labor of pure love; not only are these three musicians good friends 'in real life', but the Asinhell debut album, Impii Hora, is a tribute to some of Poulsen's favorite groups. For example, the band's newest single, "Desert of Doom", was inspired by Bolt Thrower, Death, Entombed, and Motörhead. Check out the music video for "Desert of Doom", below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTKqYZN0Uno Video directed by Shan Dan Horan. "Bang your head 'til it doesn't bang no more!" As it turns out, once a (deat...

Jennifer Lawrence Delivers Plenty of Laughs in Raunchy ‘No Hard Feelings’ (Review)

8Sep

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Features, Film, Reviews

Jennifer Lawrence Delivers Plenty of Laughs in Raunchy ‘No Hard Feelings’ (Review)

With four Academy Award nominations and one win (for 'Silver Linings Playbook') under her belt, 'a hard-R teen comedy' No Hard Feelings' is not the first place you might expect to find Jennifer Lawrence. Inspired by an actual 2013 Craigslist ad, Lawrence stars as Maddie. She is a young thirtysomething struggling to keep it together in Montauk, New York. When the government starts knocking to collect back taxes on the house she inherited from her late mother, Maddie takes a local couple up on an unusual offer. Percy (Andrew Barth Feldman) is a socially awkward teenager who has grown up coddled and comfortable. He has so experience with dating or sex. His desperate parents (Matthew Broderick and Laura Benanti) take out a Craigslist ad looking for a woman to show him the ropes before...

N3ptune and Rusty Steve: Genre-bending Pop in the Mile High City

7Sep

By Martin CroftNo Comments

Features, Music

N3ptune and Rusty Steve: Genre-bending Pop in the Mile High City

N3ptune and Rusty Steve from Denver, CO are making some of the most interesting music in the Mile High City right now. Named the “Best Breakout Artist of 2023” by local magazine Westword, N3ptune and Rusty Steve’s music blends pop with dark, thumping electronic beats, gospel music, blues, soul, and a healthy sprinkling of kickass guitar solos. N3ptune himself started music while still in high school, quickly proving himself in the Denver scene as a singer/songwriter and producer. His star has risen quickly, as him and Rusty Steve, his co-producer and guitarist, have since received placement on syndicated radio station KTCL Channel 93.3 with the single “Black Horse.” They’ve also headlined Denver’s Pridefest, performed at some of Colorado’s biggest and most beloved stages like Red ...

Immerse Yourself In The Joy Formidable’s “The Hat”

6Sep

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Immerse Yourself In The Joy Formidable’s “The Hat”

Welsh alt-rock icons, The Joy Formidable are back in the spotlight with their latest single, "The Hat." Following closely on the heels of their previous release, "Cut Your Face," this latest track is now available for streaming on all major platforms. Ritzy Bryan leads the band with her captivating vocals and masterful guitar work. Rhydian Dafydd provides the pulsating bass lines and adds his vocal prowess to the mix. Drummer Matt Thomas keeps the rhythm tight and explosive. Originally hailing from North Wales, the band now divides their time between their homeland and the vast expanses of Utah. Throughout their career, The Joy Formidable has nurtured their connection with their devoted fanbase. In 2019, they launched the TJF Music Club, a platform that offered fans exclusive access...

14Sep

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

Music

Music Books by Women: A Reading Guide

Despite the wealth of content available online, there’s still something special about thumbing through the pages of a book. The good news is, there’s no shortage of literature on all things music. The bad news is, the abundance of books out there makes it hard to decide which one(s) to pick up.That’s where we come in. Let us help you pick out your next read. In the body of this article, you will find a list of books that are definitely worth your time. As a little bonus, we selected titles exclusively written by women for this piece. Happy reading! A MendoWerks Reading Guide: Music Books by Women Below, you will find a list of 5 books about music that were written by women. Among them are memoirs, essay collections, and more. Find these titles at a library near you with ...

Help! Mercury is in Gatorade! [a Retrograde Survival Guide, ft. Nick Neutronz]

30Sep

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

Interviews, Music

Help! Mercury is in Gatorade! [a Retrograde Survival Guide, ft. Nick Neutronz]

“When the planet Mercury enters apparent retrograde motion, that marks the beginning of a span of misfortune down on Earth.” Wilder Davies, TIME. It’s that time again. What time? Well, we’re currently midway through the oh-so Internet-infamous, ‘Mercury in Retrograde,’ what’s what! Now, there are a few things you might be thinking: Oh no, not this again... Oh no, not THIS again! Or, perhaps– Oh no, what even IS this?! Regardless of where you fall on the astrology-reaction-spectrum, this article is for you. That is because we are going to explore what exactly ‘Mercury in retrograde’ refers to, what it means for this particular season, and offer up some tunes to listen to while we wait for this chaotic season to pass. We also conn...