Even if you don’t know either song, you likely know their authors, Stephen Stills and Brian Eno. Adam Payne mashed Stephen Stills’ #14 Billboard hit Love The One You’re With, and Brian Eno’s St. Elmo’s Fire from his third studio album, Another Green World. It shouldn’t work, but like most brilliant mashups, this one does.
That Time Miley Cyrus’ Breasts Made Paul McCartney Uncomfortable
Miley Cyrus talks about with Jimmy Kimmel about her very revealing outfit and recalls making music legend Paul McCartney uncomfortable.
Woman Befriends This Homeless Man In Brazil. What Happens Next Is Astounding.
Raimundo Arruda Sobrinho was homeless in São Paulo, Brazil, for nearly 35 years, and became locally known for sitting in the same spot and writing every day. In April 2011, he was befriended by a young woman named Shalla Monteiro. Impressed by his poetry and wanting to help him with his dream of publishing a book, she created a Facebook Page to feature Raimundo’s writing. Neither could have expected what happened next.
See more about Raimundo and his poetry on his Facebook Page maintained by Shalla. This short film uses footage from a documentary about Raimundo shot in São Paulo in 2011 and 2012, along with interviews and scenes filmed in Goîana, Brazil, in January 2014.
The Conditioned from Facebook Stories on Vimeo.
A new Australian company, Humai, has an simple goal. It wants to make people immortal.
A new Australian company, Humai, has a simple goal. It wants to make people immortal. From its “vision” statement:
We’re using artificial intelligence and nanotechnology to store data of conversational styles, behavioral patterns, thought processes and information about how your body functions from the inside-out. This data will be coded into multiple sensor technologies, which will be built into an artificial body with the brain of a deceased human. Using cloning technology, we will restore the brain as it matures.
Via TechRadar
Nine Inch Nails and Russell Mills to publish art book
Nine Inch Nails and long-time collaborator and artist Russell Mills present Cargo In The Blood, a deluxe, limited edition 320-page book collecting all of the works the artist created for Nine Inch Nails’ Hesitation Marks album. Each volume also includes an original mixed media painting created by Russell Mills specifically for the project. Cargo In The Blood is limited to 2000 copies and is available now.
To document the inspiration and process behind the artwork of Cargo In The Blood and Mills’ previous collaboration with Nine Inch Nails on The Downward Spiral, filmmaker Charles Leek created this short film containing exclusive footage and access to the artist.
Limited to 2000 copies, the $300 page book will also come with an original framed Mills painting. More info here.
Meet The Blue Man Group’s Latest Drummer…A Storm Trooper. Wait…Wait?
A short time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, Blue Man Group held open call auditions in New York City.
Actors, musicians, dancers, and elite soldiers from intergalactic conflicts flooded our NYC studios. We hired a production team to document our process and give you an EXCLUSIVE look into how we cast our Blue Men.*
Blue Man Group does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, intergalactic veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, local, national, international or intergalactic regulations.
Check Out BBC’s 3-Hour Doc On Indie Music
The BBC’s Music For Misfits – The Story Of Indie Documentary is now #1 on my list of things to watch over the holidays. If you love 1990s Indie and Britpop, this is for you.
Discogs’ VinylHub Database Wants to Document Every Record Store and Event in the World
Record junkies have met their pusher(s). Or rather, are invited to add them.
The immense community-built music database known as Discogs has announced a new feature to support its brick-and-mortar database VinylHub, which catalogs over 4,700 shops worldwide. VinylHub’s mission is modest: to “document every physical record shop and record event on the planet,” according to their website.
Via Billboard
Mixed by Spotify, tuned by you: Get your Party started with their perfectly-mixed playlists
Got friends over for a party, but clueless about what to play? Spotify feels your pain, and knows how hard it can be to set the right mood, from including the latest hits to mixing them the right way.
Starting today, Spotify Party delivers professionally mixed playlists featuring brilliantly beat-matched music. Kick off your party with one of our expert-made party playlists, ranging from a special mix from acclaimed DJ and producer Diplo to popular party genres.
With professionally beat-matched music, every song blends smoothly with the next – meaning non-stop music with zero interruptions. You can also match the current mood or aim to change it, all the way from chilled out dinner parties to dancing on tables. Simply slide the mood tuner and they’ll make sure the music follows. Plus, with their new Play Queue, you can easily add, remove and rearrange songs – without ever having to interrupt the music.
Spotify worked with Diplo to create an exclusive set, resulting in more than 120 beautifully curated tracks, all easily tuned to the mood you’re after.
“When it comes to throwing parties you simply have to have the right playlists – or everyone will leave,” says Diplo. “And while researching and picking out music is fun, it also takes a lot of time and effort. With Spotify Party, you’re served with loads of beat-matched music that transitions perfectly, which you can easily adapt to whatever your current vibe is. Best of all, you don’t have to do any of the legwork.”
Starting today, Spotify Party is rolling out to Android and iOS users and will make your bash sound better than ever before. And with even more exclusive mixes on the way, this is the start of a massive party.
Take a look at Spotify Party now.
LL Cool J Returns To Host The Grammy Awards
Entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY winner LL COOL J is set to return as host of the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, marking his fifth consecutive year as master of ceremonies. Taking place at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Music’s Biggest Night will be broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, from 8–11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
“We are delighted to welcome back the very talented LL COOL J as our host for the 58th GRAMMYs,” said Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow. “His unique expertise, both as a GRAMMY-winning recording artist and accomplished actor, allows him to connect with both his musical peers and the fans at home, and his dynamic personality and charismatic energy set the perfect tone for our show.”
“The performances and moments that take place on the GRAMMY stage are awesome in so many ways for the audience and artists alike,” said LL COOL J. “I’m honored once again to host Music’s Biggest Night as we celebrate the talented music creators of today. It’s going to be an incredible night and I’m excited to share this experience with the world.”