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Polyphia have announced their new studio album Remember That You Will Die
Progressive-instrumental act Polyphia have announced that they’ll release their fourth studio album, Remember That You Will Die, Oct. 28 via Rise Records. Additionally, the band have shared a new single, “ABC,” which features pop artist Sophia Black, who provides truly impressive vocals sung in both Japanese and English. Remember That You Will Die will not only contain the expert instrumental technicality you’ve come to expect from Polyphia but also a host of high-profile collaborations, including Chino Moreno (Deftones), $not and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai. Preorder the album here.
Pierce The Veil release first new music in six years with vibey single
Pierce The Veil fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of new music since 2016. Finally, that wait has come to an end with “Pass The Nirvana.” The single shows a vibey and more ’90s-inspired sound that’s reminiscent of Deftones and Failure while still retaining their classic post-hardcore sound. Lyrically, “Pass The Nirvana” touches on the tragic and unprecedented events that have transpired in the modern world over the past few years, leaving the next generation rattled and more anxious than ever. However, there’s a silver lining throughout the track, as it’s meant to offer a feeling of peaceful dissociation from the madness. Pierce The Veil will return to the stage this month for with I Prevail and Fit For A King, with Yours Truly and Stand Atlantic on select dates.
Chef Matty Matheson announces Rosa Rugosa, a modern workwear clothing line
Renowned chef, restauranteur and TV personality Matty Matheson has now ventured into the world of clothing. In particular, workwear for the modern world. Rosa Rugosa is the latest project from Matheson in partnership with designer Ray Natale and the new brand boasts an impressive line of utility-focused garments that aren’t only sturdy and reliable but equally accessible and fashionable. The Canadian brand offers garments that fit a wide range of sizes and diverse fashion styles with a commitment to keep things as local as possible. Whether that means employing workers from within their community or outfitting the entire staff of Matheson’s exceptional new restaurant Prime Seafood Palace with select clothing items, Rosa Rugosa is a lifestyle brand that reflects the strength and creativity of the working person. You can purchase the new collection here.
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Check out the actors set to portray the infamous duo Milli Vanilli in an upcoming biopic
With the news of a biopic centered around the divisive musical duo Milli Vanilli, the production company behind the upcoming project has just shared the first image of the two lead actors set to portray the iconic lip-syncing pair Fabrice Morvan and Robert Pilatus. Actors Elan Ben Ali and Tijan Njie bear striking resemblance to the German-French duo, and we couldn’t be more excited to see them bring the shocking story of Milli Vanilli to life. Girl You Know It’s True, named after their 1988 breakout single, is set to begin production soon and will document the scandalous revelations that the musical duo was in fact lip-syncing the majority of their music while not crediting the official vocalists responsible for the performances. This resulted in the duo having their Grammy Award for Best New Artist rescinded, marking the end of their career.
