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:

Due to overwhelming demand, a third and final show has been added on Saturday, October 5 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring the Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill – performing their iconic album “Hotel California” in its entirety, for the first time in the band’s career. These three concerts are the only North American performances for the Eagles this year.

Each night’s concert – Friday, September 27, Saturday, September 28, and Saturday, October 5 – will also include an additional set of the band’s greatest hits. The shows are scheduled to begin at 8 PM.

Tickets starting at $179 (not including applicable service charges or fees) go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 14 at 10 AM PDT through Ticketmaster.com.

“Hotel California” is the third best-selling U.S. album in history, recently certified 26-times Platinum by the RIAA. After its release in 1976, it topped the charts and won two GRAMMY Awards for “New Kid in Town” and “Hotel California.” Several of the songs from the album have never been performed since the original “Hotel California” tour. The RIAA also certified “Their Greatest Hits 1971-1977” as the best-selling U.S. album in history (38-times Platinum).

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Monday, June 10 at 10 AM PDT through Thursday, June 13 at 10 PM PDT.
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The Depeche Mode 12″ vinyl singles collector’s edition box set series continues TODAY with the release of Black Celebration | The 12″ Singles and Music For The Masses | The 12″ Singles

Each are deluxe limited-edition numbered box sets with audio mastered from the original tapes. Black Celebration | The 12″ Singles contains five 12″ heavyweight vinyl discs – including alternate mixes, instrumental versions, live shows & more. Music For The Masses | The 12″ Singles contains seven heavyweight 12″ vinyl discs – including a host of alternate mixes.

These are packaged in deluxe numbered boxes with reproductions of rare original UK marketing posters and download cards.

Each of these definitive box sets contains 12″ vinyl singles contemporaneous to either Black Celebration (1986) or Music For The Masses (1987). Both pivotal releases in the Depeche Mode canon, these albums advanced the band’s musical mission, moving the DM sound from industrial pop into darker atmospheric emotional territory.

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Global music icon Janet Jackson blazed into Las Vegas with fire, lights, technology, new dynamic dance numbers and energy unmatched, for both opening weekend performances of her Las Vegas residency, Metamorphosis, at Park Theater at Park MGM resort, nearly 40 years after she made her first appearance with her brothers in the city.

What’s being hailed as a show that is, “everything thoroughly Janet,” (THR), she not only delivers her endless hits but brings back fan favorites, and Billboard took notice saying, “what takes this show to the 2.0 level is the integration of choice album cuts like ‘Trust a Try,’ ‘China Love’ and ‘Moist.’ ” The LA Times also declared, ” ‘Metamorphosis’ is neither a revival nor a creative reset — it’s a celebration of a pop icon who’s finally getting the due she deserves.”

Alongside Jackson are her dancers, tight band and singers who kept the sold-out audiences on their feet for the nearly 100-minute show that encapsulated her record-breaking career. Fans also celebrated the return of one of their favorite Janet alter egos, “Strawberry,” in a series of show-stopping songs including a sexually charged dance number to “I Get So Lonely” and the special tribute to her Rhythm Nation album that brought the house down.
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The Evening Also Celebrated the Previous Year’s Top Composers for Film, TV And Visual Media

Last night, BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) held its 35th annual Film, TV & Visual Media Awards to celebrate the top performing composers in film, TV and visual media of the past year. The highest honors of the evening went to film composer and multiple award-winning jazz musician Terence Blanchard, who was named a BMI Icon in recognition of his significant contributions to the cinematic community, and William Ross, who received BMI’s Classic Contribution Award for his outstanding work as an arranger, orchestrator, conductor, music director, composer and mentor to emerging talent. The private ceremony was hosted by Vice President Creative – Film, TV & Visual Media, Doreen Ringer-Ross and BMI President and CEO Mike O’Neill at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

O’Neill presented Blanchard with the BMI Icon accolade in front of a room of his peers, noting that the award was “reserved for extraordinary members of the BMI family, whose artistry has had an unparalleled impact on both music lovers and music creators.” He went on to say, “You’ve humbly said you stand on the shoulders of musical legends. Well, Terence, steady your shoulders, because there are many you will carry as they aspire to your legacy.”
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