Kyuss Released Their Final Album “And The Circus Leaves Town” 25 Years Ago


Kyuss continues to cast a large shadow over the stoner doom scene that is perpetual and ever-changing. This truth is no more certain than the shadow they cast over themselves and having to live up the expectations they set. Coming out of nowhere (really the Palm Desert in California), the band set the template for the genre with Blues For The Red Sun (Dali) and Welcome To Sky Valley (Elecktra), but were always going to be hard-pressed to keep that pace. Looking back on their final album And The Circus Leaves Town (Elecktra), it may have not have lived up to its lofty older sisters, but it has some gems that maybe were not appreciated at the time since the band was disintegrating. Continue reading


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #357: Eddie Kayne of iHeart Radio on the Evolution of Hip-Hop


Everybody knows that Hip-Hop changed the world first in its own communities and then basically saturating popular culture. Matt and Keefy dork out with a legend and discuss the all the branches from his scene and beyond. Dumb and Dumbest – Episode #357 is streaming now and it’s an interview with Eddie Kayne of iHeart Radio on DC Hip-Hop and Music on TV! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR) and Keith Chachkes (Ghost Cult/BDWE Media). In addition to the podcast, Matt, Curtis, and Keith all host The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists.  And we just launched a Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! DM Matt or Curtis at the links below for detailsContinue reading


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #355: More On Pitching!


Curtis and Keefy go even deeper on the do’s and dont’s of pitching yourself and how to approach websites and journalists.  Dumb and Dumbest – Episode #355 is streaming now and it’s about More On Pitching! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR) and Keith Chachkes (Ghost Cult/BDWE Media). In addition to the podcast, Matt, Curtis, and Keith all host The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists.  And we just launched a Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! DM Matt or Curtis at the links below for detailsContinue reading


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #354: Pre-Pitch Research!


Doing your due diligence and homework not only makes you smart, but it also keeps you from going to the well from your network and saving an important ask for later. Curtis and Keefy give you the dealio.  Dumb and Dumbest – Episode #354 is streaming now and it’s all about doing your Pre-Pitch Research! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR) and Keith Chachkes (Ghost Cult/BDWE Media). In addition to the podcast, Matt, Curtis, and Keith all host The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists.  And we just launched a Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! DM Matt or Curtis at the links below for detailsContinue reading


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #353: Who The F*ck Is That Guy? It’s Michael Alago!


Michael Alago is not just famous for making Metallica a household name and signing White Zombie, he has put down a legendary career in the music on top of those highlights! His new memoir, I Am Michael Alago: Breathing Music. Signing Metallica, Beating Death is coming out March 25th. Matt and Curtis hear from Michael about his life and career on Dumb and Dumbest – Episode #353 – Who The F*ck Is That Guy? It’s Michael Alago! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR) and Keith Chachkes (Ghost Cult/BDWE Media). In addition to the podcast, Matt, Curtis, and Keith all host The Music Marketing Challenges: low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists.  And we just launched a Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! DM Matt or Curtis at the links below for detailsContinue reading


Watch A Virtual Version of Korn Play a Concert Inside AdventureQuest 3D and AQWorlds.


In a scene straight out of The Matrix, Korn has performed a concert inside of the multiplayer video games AdventureQuest 3D and AQWorlds. The band played on stage as part of a special in-game event starting Tuesday, August 20. The band worked with games firm Artix Entertainment on the event, which saw the band open the “Battle Concert Arena” within the game worlds. The developer converted the band into characters to create the “multiplayer monster mosh pit.” It was free for players to attend, but Artix also launched a paid (via in-app purchase) “special event pack” for the event, which costs $9.99.Watch it below! The event will run for a month before it disappears from the game. Their new album, The Nothing will be released on September 13 via Roadrunner/Elektra Records.Continue reading


Korn Share Official Video for “You’ll Never Find Me”, Tour with Alice In Chains Begins Tonight!


Korn has shared the video to their recent single ‘You’ll Never Find Me’! The track comes from their new album Nothing, due September 13th via Elecktra/Roadrunner Records. The clip directed by Andrzej Gavriss, is streaming now on Korn’s YouTube channel, with the single available at all DSPs. The band kicks off their co-headline tour of the US tonight with Alice In Chains tonight in Del Valle, Texas. Watch the clip right now!Continue reading