Aaron Grech
California transplant in Dreilandereck. Freelance writer, sometimes photographer, FREE PALESTINE, 💍@shinotamashi #ABOLISHICE #DEFUNDLAPD #FUCKDJT
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Why Family Matters Ended After Nine Seasons
Family Matters was part of ABC's legendary TGIF lineup, but ended its days at CBS. Here's why the popular '90s sitcom went off the air. Family Matters was one of ABC's most iconic family sitcoms of the 1990s, airing alongside Full House and Perfect Strangers as part of the network's legendary TGIF lineup. Unfortunately, Family Matters rapidly declined in popularity following its fifth season.
Amanda Shires Unveils Melancholy New Song And Video “Home To Me” -
Aaron Grech November 7th, 2021 - 7:57 PM Amanda Shires is back with a new single “Home To Me,” which will be featured on the artist’s upcoming Christmas album For Christmas out November 12. Its music video was shot by videographer Joshua Black Wilkins. “Home To Me” is shot in a simplistic style, showing grainy shots of Shires singing in a recording studio and lounging around poolside.
Tiesto & Ava Max Share Fierce New Song And Accompanying Music Video “The Motto” -
Aaron Grech November 7th, 2021 - 7:16 PM DJ Tiesto and singer Ava MAx have teamed up on the new song and music video “The Motto, which was directed by Christian Breslauer. The anthemic song sees Max use dark vocal melodies that match up well with Tiesto’s club drops. The music video sees Max turn up at an event in a ritzy hotel, where she damages an elevator with champagne and goes on an adventure with an usher.
Kanye West Explains Decision To Unite With Marilyn Manson, Discusses Cancel Culture And More In New Interview -
Aaron Grech November 7th, 2021 - 8:31 PM There’s hardly been a day without controversy in the past decade of Kanye West’s career, with his latest interview on Drink Champs attracting further attention on his life and recent collaborations.
Till Lindemann Of Rammstein Featured On Zaz’s Cinematic New Music Video For “Le Jardin Des Larmes” -
Aaron Grech November 7th, 2021 - 7:01 PM Till Lindemann of the German heavy metal outfit Rammstein has teamed up with French musician Zaz for the song “Le Jardin Des Larmes.” The single is accompanied by a music video directed by Zoran Bihać, which sees Zaz travelling the desert donned in a red cape and the singer dueting with Lindemann in an extravagant mansion that has West Asian décor.
Leonard Cohen’s Estate Posthumously Releases Black & White Video For “Puppets" -
Aaron Grech November 7th, 2021 - 6:21 PM A new music video for Leonard Cohen’s “Puppets,” which originally appeared on the artist’s 2019 posthumous studio album Thanks For The Dance. This music video was directed by Daniel Askill, who also created the visual for “Happens to the Heart.” According to a press release, Askill worked closely with Cohen’s son Adam Cohen for the project.
Wolf Alice Cover Alex G's "Bobby" On Deluxe Version Of Blue Weekend Out Now -
Aaron Grech October 31st, 2021 - 7:59 PM Rock outfit Wolf Alice has debuted a live performance of Alex G’s “Bobby,” which will be featured on their upcoming collection of recordings The Pool Sessions. The song was originally featured on Alex G’s 2017 album Rocket, while the cover will also be featured on the deluxe version of Wolf Alice’s Blue Weekend.
ACID Release Three New Albums Romance, Science Fiction With Acid And Persona Alongside Box Set And Austin Jack Lynch-Directed Video For "Romance" -
Aaron Grech October 31st, 2021 - 6:52 PM LA duo ACID (comprised of Imaad Wasif and Jeff Hassay) has announced three new studio albums Romance, Science Fiction with Acid and Persona, which were all released via Narnack Records on October 29.
GWAR Drops New NFT Collection To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Tour -
Aaron Grech October 31st, 2021 - 10:17 PM Extreme metal icons GWAR has announced an NFT collection to celebrate their 30th Anniversary tour, which range from $20 to $250, that are redeemed through an exclusive QR code. The first tier, Frenchy the Demon From France, will have 250 available for $20. The Scumdog Insignia will be sold for $40 and will have 50 copies. There will only be 10 The Flying Eyeball NFTs, which will be sold for $250.
David Bowie's Estate Currently Negotiating Sale Of Catalog For $200 Million -
Aaron Grech October 31st, 2021 - 6:27 PM Back in September it appeared that Warner Music Group (WMG) was negotiating a catalog deal with David Bowie’s estate, however it appears that asset holders are still negotiating terms of the sale. According to Music Business Worldwide, the estate is in the “advanced stages” of negotiating the sale of Bowie’s songwriting catalog, which reportedly attracted bids of $200 million.
Ingrid Michaelson and Zooey Deschanel Share Joyful New Song And Video "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year" -
Aaron Grech October 31st, 2021 - 6:03 PM Ingrid Michaelson and Zooey Deschanel have joined forces for the new holiday single “Merry Christmas, Happy New Year,” which will be featured on the seasonal record Ingrid Michaelson’s Songs For The Season – Deluxe Edition, out on November 5. The single is accompanied by a claymation music video, directed by Andrea Love and Phoebe Wahl.
Zeal & Ardor Share Rage-Filled New Single "Götterdämmerung", Joining Mastodon And Opeth On Fall 2021 Tour -
Aaron Grech October 17th, 2021 - 11:00 AM Swedish avant-garde metal outfit Zeal & Ardor has released a new single called “Götterdämmerung,” which will be featured on their upcoming self-titled studio album out on February 11 via MVKA. The band will also be joining the likes of Mastodon and Opeth this fall, with a series of November and December dates currently schedule.
Rammstein's Till Lindemann Collaborates With Emigrate To Cover "Always On My Mind" -
Aaron Grech October 17th, 2021 - 10:30 AM Rammstein vocalist Till Lindeman has joined forces with Emigrate, a project led by the former band’s guitarist Richard Z. Kruspe for a cover version of the popular ballad “Always on My Mind.” The new song will be featured on Emigrate’s upcoming studio album The Persistence of Memory, which will be out on November 5. A tracklist for The Persistence of Memory has also been released, revealing that the record will hold nine new songs.
Khemmis Share Animated New Video For "House Of Cadmus" -
Aaron Grech October 17th, 2021 - 10:00 AM Fresh off the release of their latest track “Sigil,” Khemmis are back with another single “House of Cadmus, which will be featured on their upcoming album Deceiver, out on November 19. The new single is accompanied by an animated music video directed by Romanian visual artist Costin Chioreanu. “House of Cadmus” features a graphic novel-like animation style populated with dark tones as images skulls skulls, ravens and graveyard appear.
Iron Maiden Announce In-Game Collaboration With Ghost In Legacy Of The Beast -
Aaron Grech October 17th, 2021 - 9:30 AM Papa Emeritus of the Swedish heavy metal band Ghost will be making an appearance for a limited time in Iron Maiden’s mobile game Legacy of the Beast. The event will take place on October 13 at 5 p.m. PT and will continue the story’s lore. Emeritus will join the game’s protagonist and band mascot Eddie, as they wind up on a misadventure following a mysterious party invitation to Transylvania.
Knocked Loose Release New EP And Animated Short Film Entitled A Tear In The Fabric Of Life -
Aaron Grech October 17th, 2021 - 9:00 AM Heavy metal band Knocked Loose has debuted a new EP and shortfilm called A Tear in the Fabric of Life. The EP was produced by Will Putney, while the visual was directed by Swedish filmmaker Magnus Jonsson. A Tear in the Fabric of Life deals with trauma as the main character loses their loved one in a horrific car crash, causing them to spiral into grief and depression.
Bruno Mars And Anderson .Paak Announce New Album An Evening With Silk Sonic For November 2021 Release -
Aaron Grech October 10th, 2021 - 1:08 PM Pop star Bruno Mars and acclaimed alternative R&B icon Anderson .Paak are going to be teaming up on their debut collaborative record An Evening with Silk Sonic, out on November 12. According to the album’s cover art and a teaser photo posted on Twitter, funk legend Bootsy Collins will serve as a “special guest host” on the project.
Local H Covers Prince's Hit "When Doves Cry" From Awesome Quarantine Mix-Tape #3 -
Aaron Grech October 10th, 2021 - 1:30 PM Rock outfit Local H has officially released their cover of Prince’s iconic “When Doves Cry,” which was originally featured on the legend’s landmark 1984 studio album Purple Rain. This cover originally appeared on Local H’s Awesome Quarantine Mix-Tape #3, which came out earlier this week via Brutal Panda Records.
Khemmis Share Dynamic New Single "Sigil" -
Aaron Grech October 10th, 2021 - 7:37 PM Doom metal outfit Khemmis has official released a new single “Sigil,” which was originally a B-Side set for Decibel’s Flexi Series. Although the song will not be featured on the group’s upcoming studio album Deceiver, it highlights the band’s signature doom sound.
Behemoth To Hold Special 30th Anniversary Livestream Entitled "XXX Years Ov Blasphemy" On Halloween -
Aaron Grech October 10th, 2021 - 6:53 PM Despite an ongoing legal battle regarding Poland’s stringent anti-blasphemy laws, the country’s premier extreme metal outfit Behemoth will be celebrating their 30 year sacrilegious career with a massive livestream event called “XXX Years Ov Blasphemy” this Halloween, October 31.
Lucifer Share Bloody New Music Video For "Crucifix (I Burn For You)" -
Aaron Grech October 10th, 2021 - 12:31 PM Photographer Credit: Raymond Flotat Rock outfit Lucifer has shared a new music video for “Crucifix (I Burn For You),” which will be featured on the band’s upcoming studio album Lucifer IV, out on October 29 via Century Media. Filmed as a sequel to the band’s previous music video “Bring Me His Head,” this latest music video was shot in a single take by photographer Crille Forsberg and director Amir Chamdin on a vintage 1970s tube camera.
Robert Plant Collaborates With Alison Krauss On New Song "High and Lonesome", Raise The Roof Out November 19 -
Aaron Grech October 7th, 2021 - 7:19 PM Legendary rock vocalist Robert Plant and acclaimed bluegrass artist Alison Krauss have joined forces on the new single “High and Lonesome,” which will be featured on Plant’s upcoming studio album Raise the Roof, out on November 19 via Rounder Records.
Garbage Shares NSFW Music Video For "Anonymous XXX" -
Aaron Grech October 7th, 2021 - 6:58 PM Rock band Garbage are back with a new music video for “Anonymous XXX,” which lives up to its name thanks to the raunchy aesthetics brought forth by director Javi Mi Amor. This track was featured on Garbage’s latest studio album No Gods No Masters, which was released back in June. A teaser for the video also appeared on the group’s Instagram.
Eve 6 Teams Up With We Are The Union To Cover Operation Ivy's "Sound System" -
Aaron Grech October 7th, 2021 - 10:34 PM Ever since rock band Eve 6’s inclusion in the upcoming The Fest concert in Florida, Twitter has been set ablaze by social media accounts managed by the group, Riot Fest and Against Me! vocalist Laura Jane Grace. Grace was attempting to reunite Operation Ivy at the fest, followed by Eve 6 jokingly offering to cover the band’s songs at the event.
Soft Cell Celebrate Their Return To Music With The Release Of "Bruises On My Illusions," Happiness Not Included Out February 2022 -
Aaron Grech October 7th, 2021 - 8:56 PM It’s been over three years since Soft Cell reunited for their first original song since 2002, “Northern Lights,” which was supposed to precede the group’s “final show ever” in honor of their 40th anniversary. Despite a global pandemic, the synth pop duo has decided that the curtains will not close, as a brief fall tour and February album release await the group’s near future.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce International Summer 2022 Tour Dates Featuring St. Vincent, A$AP Rocky, HAIM And Many More -
Aaron Grech October 7th, 2021 - 6:30 PM The Red Hot Chili Peppers only had a brief reunion with their esteemed guitarist John Frusciante last February, however the band were forced to postpone their remaining shows for the year and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kane Brown And H.E.R. Release Collaborative New Song And Music Video For "Blessed & Free" -
Aaron Grech October 3rd, 2021 - 9:30 PM R&B and country singer Kane Brown has teamed up with R&B sensation H.E.R. for the new song “Blessed & Free,” which is accompanied by a music video directed by Alex Alga, a CMT and ACM award winner. The song was written by Brown, H.E.R., Ilsey Juber, Denzel Michael-Akil Baptiste, David Biral and Russell James Chell, Jr., and produced by Take A Daytrip and Russ Chel.
Sylvan Esso Release New EP Soundtrack For MassMoCA, All Proceeds Donated To Imagine Water Works -
Aaron Grech October 3rd, 2021 - 7:20 PM Electronic music duo Sylvan Esso has surprise released a new EP Soundtrack For Mass MoCA, which is currently available on Bandcamp. Proceeds from the project will help support Imagine Waterworks, a New Orleans organization with a focus on climate justice, water management, and disaster readiness and response.
Norah Jones Announces New Holiday Album I Dream Of Christmas For October 2021 Release -
Aaron Grech October 3rd, 2021 - 7:38 PM Norah Jones has announced her debut holiday album I Dream Of Christmas, which will be out on October 15 via Blue Note Records. In addition to Jones, the album features Brian Blade on drums, Tony Scherr and Nick Movshon on bass, Russ Pahl on pedal steel guitar, Marika Hughes on cello, Dave Guy on trumpet, Raymond Mason on trombone, and producer Leon Michels on saxophone, flute, percussion and additional instruments.
Van Halen's David Lee Roth Announces His Retirement -
Aaron Grech October 3rd, 2021 - 9:53 PM Vocalist David Lee Roth, who established himself as Van Halen’s first and longest-running lead vocalist, has announced his retirement from the music industry. The rock legend is currently scheduled for several final shows at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, which will begin on New Years Eve and run through the first week of January.
Touche Amore Share Previously Unreleased Song "Persist" From Lament Demos -
Aaron Grech October 3rd, 2021 - 8:21 PM Fans of Touche Amore’s latest studio album Lament are up for a treat, as the band has shared a collection of demos from the project on Bandcamp.
In This Moment & Black Veil Brides' Co-Headlining Tour Postponed Due To Bandmates' Positive COVID-19 Tests -
Aaron Grech September 26th, 2021 - 5:50 PM In This Moment, Black Veil Brides, Ded and Raven Black will be postponing several shows during their upcoming fall tour, as several members of the bands, including Black Veil Brides member drummer Christian “CC” Coma have tested positive for COVID-19. As of press time, the other band members who have tested positive have not been revealed., however the rest of Black Veil Brides’ members and crew tested negative.
FKA Twigs Participates In The Join The Chorus Initiative -
Aaron Grech September 26th, 2021 - 6:51 PM Alternative R&B visionary FKA Twigs has released a video on behalf of the Join The Chorus Initiative, which seeks the prevention of domestic and sexual violence. This initiative was launched by the United Nations General Assembly in response to a rise of domestic violence and sexual assault incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Home, it should be a place where we all feel sage,” FKA Twigs explains in the video.
Rammstein's Richard Kruspe Announces Solo Project Emigrate's Fourth Album The Persistence Of Memory For November 2021 Release -
Aaron Grech September 26th, 2021 - 10:03 PM Richard Kruspe of the Germany Heavy metal outfit Rammstein has announced his fourth album as the rock project Emigrate called The Persistence of Memory, which will be out on November 5. The Persistence of Memory takes its name from the iconic painting by Salvador Dali, which is one of the most famous surrealist paintings in popular culture.
Frank Zappa's Estate Announces A 50th Anniversary 200 Motels Six-Disc Box Set For November 2021 Release -
Aaron Grech September 26th, 2021 - 6:31 PM Frank Zappa’s estate has announced a 50th anniversary six-disc boxset for the soundtrack of 200 Motels, the progressive rock icon’s surrealist documentary. This release was remastered by Bernie Grundman, and will contain original demos, studio outtakes, work mixes, interviews and movie ads and newly discovered dialog reels, which reveal an early audio edit of the movie.
Grimes And Elon Musk Announce That They Are "Semi-Separated" -
Aaron Grech September 26th, 2021 - 8:07 PM The celebrity romance between Elon Musk and pop star Grimes may have come to an end, as the Tesla CEO announced that he was “semi separated” from the performed during a statement to the New York Post. Musk and Grimes both have a child under the name X Æ A-XII, who is reportedly being raised with gender neutral pronouns. According to Musk, Grimes is currently staying at his residence, with their child in an adjacent room.
Iggy Pop And Matt Sweeney Cover The Velvet Underground & Nico’s “European Son” -
Aaron Grech September 12th, 2021 - 5:33 PM Iggy Pop and Matt Sweeney of Skunk, Chavez and Zwan have joined forces on a cover of “European Son,” a track originally featured on The Velvet Underground & Nico’s self-titled debut. This recording will be featured on the upcoming tribute album I’ll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute to the Velvet Underground & Nico, which will be out on September 24 via Verve Records.
The Replacements Release Animated New Video For “Shutup” -
Aaron Grech September 11th, 2021 - 7:32 PM Punk rock legends The Replacements have put out a riotous new animated music video for “Shutup,” which will be featured on the band’s upcoming 40th anniversary reissue of Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash. The video was animated by Pat Moriarity and Seth Zeichner.
Apple Music Rolls Out New Shazam Technology To Ensure Rightsholders Are Compensated -
Aaron Grech September 12th, 2021 - 6:39 PM Shazam technology will now be used to identify tracks in Apple Music’s DJ mixes to ensure that rightsholders will be compensated for their use. The platform currently hosts mixes from a variety of events and promoters including Boiler Room, Tomorowland, Mixmag and French livestream platform Cercle, as well as mixes from DJs such as Honey Dijon, Amorphous, DBN Gogo, DJ Clue, Dām Funk and Funk Flex.
SZA Releases Emotional New Song “The Anonymous Ones” From Dear Evan Hansen Soundtrack -
Aaron Grech September 12th, 2021 - 5:56 PM R&B star Sza has released a new song “The Anonymous Ones” which was written and recorded specifically for the upcoming Dear Evan Hansen Soundtrack, which will be out on September 24. The track was written by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Amandla Stenberg, who is also one of the film’s co-stars.
Arlo Parks Announced As Recipient Of 2021 Mercury Prize For Her Album Collapsed In Sunbeams, Performs “Too Good” At Award Ceremony -
Aaron Grech September 12th, 2021 - 4:52 PM Indie pop artist Arlo Parks has received a 2021 Mercury Prize for her 2021 debut album Collapsed In Sunbeans. The Mercury Prize awards outstanding musical achievements for projects released in The UK or Ireland. Parks was up against Berwyn, Black Country, New Road, Celeste, Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders, And the London Symphony Orchestra, Ghetts, Hannah Peel, Laura Mvula, Mogwai, Nubya Garcia, Sault and Wolf Alice for the award.
RIP: Bennie Pete of Hot 8 Brass Band Dead at 45 -
Aaron Grech September 12th, 2021 - 9:32 PM Bennie Pete, an integral member of the New Orleans music scene and the leader of the Hot 8 Brass Band, has passed away at the age of 45 from COVID-19 complications. A GoFundMe has been launched in honor of the great musician, and to raise money in support of Pete’s late wife, sons and two step-daughters.
Moses Sumney Launches New Record Label, Covers T-Pain’s “Can’t Believe It” -
Aaron Grech September 11th, 2021 - 2:14 PM Singer-songwriter Moses Sumney has announced a new record label, production company, and creative agency based out of Asheville, North Carolina called Tuntum. While details on the company are scarce as of press time, Sumney has also debuted a cover of T-Pain’s “Can’t Believe It,” which features Sam Gendel.
Bullet For My Valentine Release Hypnotic New Video For "Shatter" -
Aaron Grech September 11th, 2021 - 11:54 AM Photo Credit: Marv Watson Metalcore outfit Bullet For My Valentine has released another music video “Shatter,” which will be featured on their upcoming self-titled album out on October 22 via Spinefarm and Search & Destroy Records. This latest music video was edited by Sara Faulkner, who worked on the band’s previous music videos for “Knives” and “Parasite,” the latter of which debuted back in July.
Sofi Tukker Releases Energetic New Video For “Sun Came Up” -
Aaron Grech September 11th, 2021 - 6:44 PM Electronic dance duo Sofi Tukker has released a new music video “Sun Come Up,” a collaborative single featuring John Summit which is out now via Ultra. The project was directed by Cameron Uranick, who has worked with HiRSH, Watson, Jaylien and Alex Di Leo.
Korn Will Continue To Tour Despite Guitarist Munky’s Positive COVID-19 Diagnosis -
Aaron Grech September 11th, 2021 - 12:59 PM Nu metal act Korn will continue their 2021 tour without guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer, who tested positive for COVID-19 three weeks after lead singer Jonathan Davis also tested positive. Shaffer missed out on the band’s Salt Late City performance on September 9 and will continue to miss shows until he recovers from the illness. “Unfortunately, Munky has tested positive for COVID.
Marilyn Manson Pleads Not Guilty For Alleged 2019 Misdemeanor Assault -
Aaron Grech September 5th, 2021 - 11:13 PM Marilyn Manson has plead not guilty to two charges of alleged misdemeanor assault, which stem from an alleged incident that took place at the performer’s concert at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion on August 18, 2019. An arrest warrant was issued against Manson back in May, followed by a statement from police officials that declared that Manson would turn himself in. According to the plaintiffs, Manson allegedly spit at a videographer at the concert.
Mark Hoppus' Chemotherapy "Did The Trick" -
Aaron Grech September 5th, 2021 - 8:59 PM Blink-182 fans can rejoice as beloved founder and co-frontman Mark Hoppus appears to be responding well to his chemotherapy treatment according to his former bandmate Tom DeLonge.
Guns N Roses BottleRock Set Cut Short Due To 10PM Curfew -
Aaron Grech September 5th, 2021 - 7:47 PM BottleRock in Napa Valley kicked off this year with a ton of notable performers, most notably Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks and Guns N’ Roses, who closed out the festival. Guns N’ Roses conclusion was cut-short during the middle of their hit “Paradise City” however, as the band went over Napa’s strict 10:00 p.m. curfew, which caused organizers to pull the plug.
Rogét Chahayed Contributes Two Songs For Marvel's Shang Chi Soundtrack Featuring Anderson .Paak, 21 Savage And Rich Brian -
Aaron Grech September 5th, 2021 - 6:53 PM Rogét Chahayed has an accomplished resume, with collaborations from the likes of DRAM, Travis Scott Drake and Halsey, which have all received platinum certifications or higher.
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