The organizers of OTAQUEST LIVE and OTAQUEST KICKOFF remind music lovers and J-Pop fans of the upcoming live concert and after-party club event that will headline The Novo in L.A. Live in Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday, July 3rd.

OTAQUEST LIVE is a unique live summer concert event featuring a dynamic slate of J-Pop, dance and hip hop superstars who have helped to define the vibrant sound, styles, moves and images that drive Japanese pop culture.

Produced by OTAQUEST and LDH USA, this one-night-only live concert will feature live concert performances by J-Pop superstars Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and m-flo, as well as the first North American live performances from CAPSULE, CrazyBoy, and Hiroomi Tosaka.

Later in the evening on July 3rd, the OTAQUEST KICK OFF takes over and will showcase performances by some the hottest DJs from the bustling Tokyo EDM scene. Catch groove inducing sets by Taku Takahashi, TeddyLoid and Yasutaka Nakata (CAPSULE) and experience the captivating culture of the real Japanese club scene in Los Angeles for one night at this special live dance and DJ event. Each event is ticketed separately. Tickets for OTAQUEST LIVE and OTAQUEST KICKOFF are available now:

By Eric Gasa

David Gilmore, credited for his guitar work on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Moon, has auctioned off his immense 126 guitar collection towards fighting climate change and hopefully preventing some dark times here on earth. In an eight-hour auction at Christie’s Auction House in New York, 2,000 bidders from 66 countries participated in owning a piece of rock history for the greater good of the planet.

The auction house says it raised $21.5 million on Thursday, including a whopping $3,975,000 for Gilmore’s famed 1969 Fender Stratocaster known as the ‘Black Strat’. The Fender classic sold to Indianapolis Colts owner, Jim Irsay and set a new world record for a guitar sold at auction.
Gilmore’s ‘Black Strat’ was used in the recording of Floyd’s most seminal work including The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall.

“Either we choose to go on as a civilization, or we don’t. The choice really is that simple,” said Gilmore on a video posted on his Twitter, later calling the global climate crisis “the greatest challenge humanity will ever face…”

Proceeds went to ClientEarth, a nonprofit organization fighting climate change through international laws and raising public awareness.

“This gift is a phenomenal boost to our work…It will allow us to play an even greater role in addressing the climate crisis and securing a healthy planet for future generations,” said ClientEarth CEO, James Thornton in an official statement.

97%-98% of climate scientists support the consensus that humans contribute to climate change and that carbon emissions are leading to the warming greenhouse effect. An official UN Climate Panel in 2014 stated that the affects of climate change will become irreversible within the next decades if proper steps are not taken.

“I hope that the sale of these guitars will help ClientEarth in their actions to use the law to bring about real change,” the famed guitarist said, “We need a civilized world that goes on for all our grandchildren and beyond, in which these guitars can be played, and songs can be sung.”

By Creative Media Times

Grammy-nominated rock band Blink-182 has released a blistering new single, “Generational Divide”, from their currently untitled, highly-anticipated forthcoming eighth studio album.

The track clocks at a fast and frenetic 50 seconds. “Is it better, is it better now? / Are we better, are we better now?,” Mark Hoppus repeatedly sings alongside explosive drums and guitars.

The punk-influenced single was unveiled with a music video that was directed by Kevin Kerslake. The high-energy video, shot through convulsive camera movements, shows the band playing in a room covered with collage of posters. See video below.

Last month, the band also shared a new song, “Blame It On My Youth,” released through Columbia Records. The single was announced just after the band revealed that they are about embark on a co-headlining tour with rapper Lil Wayne. The trek is set to commence on June 27 in Columbus, Ohio and will run until September.

The band’s last studio album, ‘California’, was released in 2016.

“Generational Divide” is available on all streaming platforms.

By Armando

Ed Sheeran, Jason Koenig, Jennie Pegouskie @ the VMAs – photo: AI Photo Imaging

This album went on to become “No. 6 Collaborations Project,” his fourth studio album set for release next month, and on Wednesday Sheeran announced the album tracklist.

The album is set to feature Sheeran collaborating with an eclectic list of artists including Travis Scott, Eminem, Camila Cabello, 50 Cent, Cardi B, Ella Mai, Young Thug, Bruno Mars and many more.

Sheeran’s most recent song with Justin Bieber ‘I Don’t Care’, is also set to appear on the Collaborations Project album. Last May, a strange but amusing video for the song was dropped on YouTube.

“I am very happy to share with you the full list of artists I’ve been working with on my new album No.6 Collaborations Project,” Sheeran announced.

The tracklist demonstrates Sheeran’s star-power and ability to pull in some of the biggest pop and hip-hop names right now. Though the English singer, songwriter admits his admiration towards them was his inspiration.

“I’m a huge fan of all the artists, whether I’ve been following their work since the beginning or playing their album in my car. I’ve always believed that you should work with people who inspire you and every single collaborator on the new album brings something special to each track.”

A follow up to his Grammy winning album ÷ (“divide”), No.6 Collaborations Project is set to be released by Asylum Records and Atlantic Records on July 12, 2019.

See the full tracklist below: