If books were not political, there would be no reason to ban them.
The Nova Twins (Love and South) have recently gained the spotlight as a POC alternative rock duo. Not only is their music perfectly dance-punk and beautifully hardcore, but they are also striving to bring awareness to the POC rock community considering white males have dominated rock for years.
Rhino Records recently announced Fleetwood Mac’s deluxe album ‘Live.’ It made its initial debut in the late 1980s and will be available later this year. Major Fleetwood Mac fans – like myself – are practically shitting their pants as we speak. The 3 CD and 2 LP vinyl edition will be purchasable by April 9th. However, most pre-orders are available now.
Young, Planetary is an upcoming rock band based in Boise, ID. They released their album ‘Locations I Can’t Place‘ last year. The album has quite a large 2000s punk feel, from the catchy lyrics to that beloved raspy-screaming-effect all the way to their radiantly skilled drummer.
Elliot Mazer – better known as Neil Young’s producer – passed at 79 after suffering from dementia for years. Boonie Murray confirmed to Rolling Stone that a heart attack caused his death. Though he is already greatly missed, it’s not hard to say he lived his life to the very fullest. “Elliot loved music,” stated Murray. “He loved what he did; he was a perfectionist. Everybody has so much respect for him, and he’s been suffering for a couple years.”
Legendary Ozzy Osbourne has still been excluded from getting the COVID vaccine. However, he isn’t hesitant about getting the shot, even with all the ignorant accusations and conspiracy. His overall thought process is that he’s put so much shit in his body (and “snorted everything snotable”) how can the vaccine do much worse?
David Bowie wrote perhaps his most career-defining single in the early 70s titled ‘Changes‘. The song marked his chart debut and became the anthem of youth’s freedom. ‘Changes‘ is a reflective song about defying your critics and stepping out on your own. The lyrics read “And these children that you spit on/As they try to change their worlds/Are immune to your consultations/They’re quite aware of what they’re going through.” The single was nothing but a masterpiece.
KAISER and the Machines of Creation (also known as KMC3) recently released their brilliant album titled ‘Flowers and Lies.’ While individual songs are reminiscent of soft 70s rock, others are utterly eerie, unique, and quite heavy hitting. The overall album was beyond satisfying.
The badass duo Death From Above 1979 has made yet another return. For nearly four years – since ‘Outrage! Is Now’- we’ve gotten nothing from them. However, the recently released single ‘One + One’ announced their fourth LP. To pre-order the album, click here, and to watch the music video for ‘One + One,’ go here.