In the history of recorded music, the cassette tape plays an important role, falling after vinyl and reel-to-reel, and years before the digital revolution. The inventor of cassette technology, Lou Ottens, died at the age of 94 at his home in Duizel, Brabant, Belgium. It was in 1963 that the first plastic encased cassette tape was […]
Kitt Wakeley Reveals His First Single, “Conflicted” From The Upcoming Album Symphony Of Sinners And Saints
Oklahoma-based arranger/composer/songwriter/producer Kitt Wakeley recently announced his new album, “Symphony Of Sinners And Saints,” to be released on May 21, 2021. The album’s jaw-dropping first single, “Conflicted,” has already been released, featuring an all-time best-selling instrumental rock guitarist, Joe Satriani. Following his powerful 2018 release, “Midnight In Macedonia,” the new album boasts a movie-like hybrid […]
Mumford & Sons Banjo Player to Take Leave of Absence From Band
On March 7, Winston Marshall, guitarist and banjo player for British folk stars Mumford & Sons, shared his support of author and right-wing disinformation spreader Andy Ngo via a tweet that read: “Finally had the time to read your important book. You’re a brave man.” The book in question? Unmasked: Inside Antifa’s Radical Plan To Destroy […]
Deante’ Hitchcock “Beatbox (Freestyle)” | Rap Radar
After bringing back his New Atlanta Tuesday freestyle series last week with “Let The Beat Build“, Deante’ Hitchcock gives his take of the June Bug Challenge with his latest drop. Utilizing SpotemGotEm’s hit, Deante’ brings his horny raps while doing the viral dance. He hits a few dates, gets busy in the bedroom, and lounges […]
H.E.R. “Fight For You” | Rap Radar
His revolution inspired H.E.R. revolution. H.E.R. brings the revolution back in the powerful music video, “Fight For You”. Working out of a shoe shop, the Child-directed clip finds H.E.R. delivering “I am a revolutionary”-stamped boots to former Black Panther Party members. Produced by H.E.R. and D’Mile, the track is off the soundtrack to Judas And […]
KYLE Ft. Josh Golden “But Cha” | Rap Radar
Man’s best friend. KYLE’s got puppy love in the accompanying music video to his latest single featuring Josh Golden. Directed by Darren Craig, the vibrant visual finds KYLE professing his love for a dinner date, which so happens to be his pet poodle. He showers his four-legged friend with gifts, bath time, and dresses him […]
Benny The Butcher Fire In The Booth Freestyle
The Butcher’s on fire. Just over a year since Griselda lit up UK’s Apple Beats 1 studio, Benny The Butcher is back in the hot seat for Charlie Sloth’s “Fire In The Booth”. From across the pond and in his house studio, the Black Soprano Family H.N.I.C. cracked the mic over his very own “Joe […]
Corey Taylor Speaks Out Against 'Cancel Culture' After Eminem Backlash
Corey Taylor, noted lead mask-wearer of Slipknot, is the latest rocker to speak out about concerns regarding “cancel culture,” but unlike System of a Down’s drummer and some of the others who have run their mouths on podcasts and such, Taylor actually brought up some good points. In a discussion on Los Angeles radio station […]
Doja Cat “Streets” | Rap Radar
Doja Cat dazzles in silhouettes in her much-anticipated video, “Streets”, directed by Christian Breslauer. Drawing inspiration from the Silhouette Challenge, the sexy clip finds a cab driver imagining his passenger Doja dancing in a series of silhouettes. She comes to life as a mannequin in a window display, grinds on top of his cab in […]
St. Vincent Initially Aimed for a Tool-Like Heaviness for Her Latest Record
Last week, St. Vincent announced that she is going to released her new album, Daddy’s Home in May. In a new interview, Annie Clark recently revealed that the initial sonic goal for her most recent record was to create a super-heavy album. “Just heavy the whole time — like, ‘Hey kids, you like Tool? Well, you’ll love the […]