Paul Johnson, Chicago House Producer, Dies at 50
Paul Johnson, the influential Chicago house producer, has died. A post on Johnson’s Facebook page revealed the news that he died this morning, which was also confirmed to Mixmag by Johnson’s agent. In July, Johnson shared videos on his Instagram page from the hospital, revealing that he had test
Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts Drops Out of 2021 Tour Following Medical Procedure
When the Rolling Stones head out on their No Filter tour across the U.S. this fall, drummer Charlie Watts will not be joining them. A spokesperson for the band revealed that after a successful medical procedure, doctors have recommended “rest and recuperation.” “For once my timing has been a l
K-Hand, Detroit House and Techno DJ, Dies at 56
Kelli Hand, the pioneering Detroit house and techno DJ known as K-Hand, has died, as The Guardian and the Detroit Metro Times report. She was 56 years old. A cause of death has not been revealed, however Hand’s death was confirmed to The Guardian via her agent. A native Detroiter, Hand was named t
Adia Victoria Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song: Watch
Adia Victoria has announced her next album. A Southern Gothic arrives September 17 via Canvasback Music. The new LP features appearances from the National’s Matt Berninger, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, and more. It was executive produced by T Bone Burnett, and co-produced by Adia Victoria and Mason
Sylvan Esso Launch New Label Psychic Hotline and Singles Series
Sylvan Esso—the duo of Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn—have announced the launch of their new record label, Psychic Hotline. The label kicks off with a new singles series, led by a new song from Meath and Blake Mills titled “Neon Blue,” with a Sam Gendel cover on the B-side; listen to those be
Recording Academy Announces Inclusion Rider for 2022 Grammys
Today (August 4), the Recording Academy has announced that the 64th Annual Grammy Awards will be produced with an inclusion rider for the first time. The contract addendum is another step in the Recording Academy’s recent efforts to ensure equity and diversity throughout its membership and future
The Weeknd’s New “Take My Breath” Video Pulled from IMAX Theaters Due to Epilepsy Concerns
The Weeknd’s music video for his upcoming single “Take My Breath” was scheduled to show in IMAX theaters this week prior to screenings of Suicide Squad. However according to new reports by Variety and TMZ, the visual, which reportedly includes intense strobe lighting, has been pulled due to co
Omar Apollo Covers the Mamas & the Papas’ “California Dreamin’”
Omar Apollo has shared a new Spotify Singles session, which includes his rendition of the Mamas & the Papas’ hit single “California Dreamin’.” It was recorded at East West Studios in Los Angeles, which is where the original was recorded. “I chose that song because I heard it in Chungki
Dua Lipa and DaBaby’s “Levitating” Remix Getting Less Radio Airplay Following Rapper’s Homophobic Remarks
Radio airplay of Dua Lipa and DaBaby’s “Levitating” remix is decreasing, according to a new report from Billboard. The report found that, on July 27, shortly after DaBaby’s homophobic comments at Rolling Loud Miami, 70.2% of the radio stations that played “Levitating” opted for DaBaby’
Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, Bruce Springsteen, and Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Cover AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell”
Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello has announced the new album The Atlas Underground Fire, which he’ll release on October 15 via Mom + Pop. Included on the album is a cover of AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell,” featuring Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder. Listen below. “Our ve