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3Dec

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Features, Film

How To Stream 2021’s Best Movies

December is here which means that we're rapidly approaching my favorite time of the year: awards season! This week alone has already seen the Gotham Awards, the National Board of Review, and the New York Film Critics Circle give away their top honors. There are plenty more kudos to follow, heading towards the 94th Academy Awards in March 2022. While there are buzzed-about titles that will be getting theatrical-only releases over the next month or two, many of the year's best films are already streaming or available to rent on VOD. This post will help point you in the right direction so you can get caught up over the holidays and be ready for your office or friend Oscar pools! The list below includes titles available now and some that will be dropping in the weeks ahead. When...

Stubhub Agrees To Millions In Refunds For Canceled Concerts But Here’s Why Not Everyone Is Getting Their Money Back

15Sep

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Stubhub Agrees To Millions In Refunds For Canceled Concerts But Here’s Why Not Everyone Is Getting Their Money Back

The popular ticket reselling site Stubhub was in a little bit of a pickle when the pandemic sent in. Thousands of fans were all asking for refunds at the same time due to all of the canceled concerts and events. Pre-pandemic, StubHub had a blanket policy to refund people's money if their events were canceled as part of their "FanProtect Guarantee". However, as things started shutting down and getting canceled they changed their policy to eliminate refunds to instead offer credits equal to 120% of their initial purchase without informing customers. A number of frustrated music and sports fans ended up complaining to their respective State Attorney General's Office. The expected refunds weren't showing up back up in the respective bank accounts. Slap on the wrist? Instead of a...

Jane N’ The Jungle Set Release Date of October 1st For New Single “Ain’t No Other Way”

14Sep

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Jane N’ The Jungle Set Release Date of October 1st For New Single “Ain’t No Other Way”

Outspoken Phoenix, Arizona rockers Jane N' The Jungle have announced the release date of their new single and music video. "Ain't No Other Way" will hit streaming platforms and YouTube on October 1st. Frontwoman Jordan White had this to say about the song, "It’s sadly about me wavering on my artistic journey. I’ve had so many ups and downs and I finally hit that breaking point of fight or flight. We’re all going through something! In the song, I'm trying to convince myself that I’m worthy, despite the eminence front." "Ain't No Other Way" was produced by Chuck Alkazian at Pearl Sound Studios. The music video was produced by Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera. While we have to wait a little while for the new track, Jane N' The Jungle's "Trouble" is out now. Having been viewed more tha...

31Aug

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Bonnaroo 2021 Cancelled

Thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Ida, the Bonnaroo 2021 Music & Arts Festival has been canceled. While it doesn't make the news any easier process now, promoters have announced the show is on for June of 2022. Initially, organizers had announced the intention to scale back camping, but the property is too under water to move forward. According to an email sent to prospective concertgoers, Centeroo is waterlogged while the ground is saturated on their tollbooth paths to the point it's unsafe to drive or park vehicles. https://twitter.com/Bonnaroo/status/1432805468272005130 A lot of work goes into throwing an event of this magnitude. Those on the ground have done everything in their power to move the show forward but they've run out of options and time. It sounds like th...

Interview: Dakota Jones Drops Funky & Soulful Debut Album

27Aug

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Interviews, Music

Interview: Dakota Jones Drops Funky & Soulful Debut Album

New York City funk/soul/blues outfit Dakota Jones has come out of the gate strong with their debut album Black Light. According to lead singer Tristan Carter-Jones, the funky and soulful album touches on a wide range of emotions. 'There's joy and dancing...there's pain and longing, and there's the feeling of joy when you come out of that place.' Dakota Jones is based out of Brooklyn, New York, and features Carter-Jones on vocals, Scott Kramp on bass, Steve Ross on drums, and Randy Jacobs on guitar. Jacobs is also known for his time with the group Was(Not Was) and has recorded with Seal, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, and others. Black Light was produced by Grammy-winner John Wooler who is known for his work with everyone from John Lee Hooker and John Hammond to Issac Hayes and Van M...

Your Guide to the Virtual 2021 Tribeca Film Festival

11Jun

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Events, Features, Film, Reviews

Your Guide to the Virtual 2021 Tribeca Film Festival

It's the 20th Anniversary of the Tribeca Film Festival and, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, this year anybody in the United States can still sign up and enjoy streaming movies from the comfort of home. For New Yorkers, there are plenty of in-person screenings this year, but I am going to focus on recommending how can you attend virtually. There are four ways to buy passes for online screenings. Tribeca At Home Shorts Pass: watch all of the festival's short films for $25. Tribeca At Home Awards Pass: watch any of the films that win awards at the end of the festival for $50 on Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20.Tribeca At Home Festival Pass: watch any of the films in the virtual program (features and shorts) from June 9 - June 23 for $150. Individual Tickets are avai...

Seven Bad Ass Music Festivals Taking Place In 2021

9Jun

By SimonNo Comments

Events, Features

Seven Bad Ass Music Festivals Taking Place In 2021

With the situation improving in the U.S., and plenty of pent-up demand, there is no shortage of music festivals to choose from this year. While Coachella and Burning Man have decided to punt until 2022, here's a look at seven big shows that are moving forward. 7. LOCKN Festival organizers have gotten creative with the Virginia held LOCKN Music Festival. While some fans will undoubtedly miss the old format, much respect for trying something new. Instead of one large scale event this fall, they're having three weekend shows in August with headliners JRAD, Goose & Tedeschi Trucks. https://twitter.com/locknfestival/status/1400229165056593922 6. The Peach Music Festival Taking place annually in Scranton, PA this jam band-themed festival has a stacked lineup from top to b...

Winners of the 42nd Blues Awards Set To Be Announced Sunday

2Jun

By SimonNo Comments

Features

Winners of the 42nd Blues Awards Set To Be Announced Sunday

The 42nd Blues Awards presented by The Blues Foundation will take place on Sunday via virtual celebration. Tune in starting at 5 PM EST for special guest appearances and surprise performances along with the awards. The show will be hosted by Big Llou and will feature winners across 25 different categories. Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, Sugar Ray & the Bluetones, Shemekia Copeland, and John Nemeth all lead the way in nominations. For a look at all of the nominees, check here. There are both VIP and GA ticketing options available for the Livestream. Admission to the pre-show virtual Blue Lounge is part of the VIP experience. Here's a look back on last year's show if you missed out. For more updates and more information link up with Blues.org. https://www.youtube....

Seven Albums To Get Excited About For Summer of 2021

27May

By SimonNo Comments

Features

Seven Albums To Get Excited About For Summer of 2021

There are way more than seven albums coming out over the next few months. But we don't have the time to cover them all, so here are our top seven to keep your eyes out for in the summer of 2021. 7. Eve 6 'Grim Value' Eve 6 return with a new EP on June 25, their first album of new material since 2012's Speak In Code. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nLJ4Y9t98c 6. Yola 'Stand For Myself' The uber talented Yola just released her latest single 'Stand For Myself'. The track is the title cut from her new album due July 30. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMa2jthBS3Y 5. Modest Mouse 'The Golden Casket' Indie alt-rockers Modest Mouse is set to release their new album The Golden Casket on June 25. 'Leave A Light On' is the first material we're getting from the record...

For Sale: See Photos of the Former L.A. Home Kurt Cobain & Courtney Love Once Shared

23May

By SimonNo Comments

Features

For Sale: See Photos of the Former L.A. Home Kurt Cobain & Courtney Love Once Shared

The Los Angeles area home once shared by the iconic couple Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love is on the market. According to the listing at Sotheby's International Realty, the three-bedroom, three-bath house is available for just under a million dollars. Located at 6881 Alta Loma Terrace, the home is a major fixer-upper as it's fallen into disrepair. The 2,500 square foot pad is part of R&R history as much of Nirvana's final album In Utero was reportedly written there. Cobain & Love moved into Hollywood Hills home in 1992 with a young Frances Bean. For more photos, you can link up with Sotheby's International Realty.