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Travis Wheet, Chris Lackey, Jess Wheet, Heath Brandon, and Adam Humphreys of Old Smoke taking a break from recording at Eclipse Studios in Normal. Like many bands, the Bloomington-based quintet Old Smoke used downtime during the pandemic to write and record a new album. The EP “Onward” is musically similar to Old Smoke’s 2018 rockin’-blues LP “In My Own Time.” But this time around, background singer Jessica Wheet moved to lead vocals. Guitarist and former lead singer Adam Humphreys ...

Aaron Bishop , April 27th, 2021 07:57 Aaron Bishop selects his highlights from the UK underground scene including projects and singles from names such as DC, Central Cee, M1llionz and Enny It is a well-known fact that London is the birthplace of grime and UK drill. For years London artists have served as the gatekeepers of the scene and the main beneficiaries of the music industry and all it has to offer – money included. But more recently we’ve seen a changing of the tide. Over the last f...

Apple just announced a new version of its popular 4K media streamer, making it the first new Apple TV hardware since 2017. While much has changed over that period of time, the new Apple TV 4K appears to be a fairly minor update in terms of both design and features. If you already own the old Apple TV 4K, is it worth shelling out $179 to $199 for the new model? We havent tested it yet, but for now we can compare specs to see if its worth it. Design: The Same Old Box The new Apple TV 4K is the s...

Travis Wheet, Chris Lackey, Jess Wheet, Heath Brandon, and Adam Humphreys of Old Smoke taking a break from recording at Eclipse Studios in Normal. Like many bands, the Bloomington-based quintet Old Smoke used downtime during the pandemic to write and record a new album. The EP “Onward” is musically similar to Old Smoke’s 2018 rockin’-blues LP “In My Own Time.” But this time around, background singer Jessica Wheet moved to lead vocals. Guitarist and former lead singer Adam Humphreys ...

Please note that the posts on The Blogs are contributed by third parties. The opinions, facts and any media content in them are presented solely by the authors, and neither The Times of Israel nor its partners assume any responsibility for them. Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, Nick Rogers, with permission. Instagram has prepared its users for a new change, one that has been anticipated since it was first announced: IGTV advertisements will soon be monetized. So, what ...

It is a well-known fact that there are more people with Croatian heritage living outside of Croatia than in Croatia. A large majority, around half, are in the United States. People with Croatian heritage born outside the country have made an impact around the world in a number of fields, including music.  Whilst there are many more, below are just 10 of them who made a big impact.  Krist Novoselic  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Krist Novoselic was the bassist and co-founder of the lege...

2015 is almost over, and we are counting down the year's 20 best pop hits. The first part of our list, which revealed the songs placed between #16-20,

Episode 14: Tanzanias Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu on Politics after Magufuli The death of President Magufuli, a populist authoritarian and COVID-denier, officially from a heart failure, raises questions about whether newly sworn-in President Samia Suluhu Hassan will change course or maintain her predecessor’s authoritarian track. Tundu Lissu, Tanzania’s main opposition leader, joins Alan Boswell this week to discuss the late President Magufuli’s legacy and policies in Tanzania. Tundu ...

Rihanna dropped her eighth studio album ANTI five years ago Thursday (Jan. 28), and Billboard wants to know which track you've been replaying ever since!

Episode 14: Tanzanias Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu on Politics after Magufuli The death of President Magufuli, a populist authoritarian and COVID-denier, officially from a heart failure, raises questions about whether newly sworn-in President Samia Suluhu Hassan will change course or maintain her predecessor’s authoritarian track. Tundu Lissu, Tanzania’s main opposition leader, joins Alan Boswell this week to discuss the late President Magufuli’s legacy and policies in Tanzania. Tundu ...