The prodigiously gifted Luke Pickman, known as InstrumentManiac, has delivered a tour de force performance that’s nothing short of awe-inspiring. Taking on the beloved “Stickerbush Symphony” from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest, Pickman showcases his extraordinary talent by playing every single instrument on this breathtaking cover.
…and here’s the original!
Get ready to groove like never before! David Byrne’s innovative “SOCIAL!” dance club brought people together in April 2021 for a safe, masked, and socially distanced dance party like no other. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love to mess around, now’s your chance to be part of the magic and he teaches you the moves.
The genius of mashups, Bill McClintock, has done it again! He’s taken the raw power of Korn’s “Coming Undone” and seamlessly blended it with the infectious groove of Portugal. The Man’s “Feel It Still,” throwing in a dash of Black Sabbath’s “Into the Void” for that extra punch! This mix is nothing short of pure brilliance, creating a sound that will have you hitting repeat all day long.
Alana Springsteen made a striking debut at Tiny Desk, marking a year-long journey from her initial discussions about performing to the moment she finally took the stage.Springsteen was joined by a stellar band and delivered a setlist that truly made an impression. Her performance was full of surprises, including a unique take on Tiësto’s track “Hot Honey,” a song she featured on recently.
SET LIST:
“ghost in my guitar”
“Hot Honey”
“feels good”
“twenty something”
Scott Krahn and Robb Fischer’s short film follows a trio of friends who take part in a bowling league for people who are visually impaired.
As a brand that proudly makes space for everyone, today Hop Valley Brewing is announcing the launch of Track-For-All in partnership with Kardinal Offishall. The track provides increased access for Canadians to collaborate with one of the country’s preeminent hip-hop producers and share their original sound, and features a verse from Kardinal, who has been a prominent advocate of self-expression throughout his career.
“Canada’s music scene is undeniably unique, as Toronto is known for its hybrid of East and West Coast melodies with a style and cadence derived from the Caribbean, Montreal for its French influence, Vancouver for its folk derivatives, and so on. Yet there’s always been an influence and effect from the USA and the industry beef that creates barriers to access,” says Kardinal Offishall, Record Producer and Global A&R at DefJam. “At a time when it feels like society is abandoning safe spaces, Hop Valley emerges with a new energy, a dope beer, and a vibe where everybody is welcome! Collaboration was the DNA for a lot of my success in music, and it feels good to open up the opportunity to people across the country. While the beat is hip-hop, the bars have no boundaries, and I’m hyped to see what artists contribute to Track-For-All!”
Starting today, Canadians of legal drinking age can rap or sing alongside the Canadian legend himself by remixing the video shared on Instagram Remix from @kardinalo and @hopvalleycanada Instagram pages. The track can also be accessed by visiting hiphopvalley.ca. Pick up where the hip-hop legend left off and carry the beat using your own individual sound and flair for a chance to be featured on the final track!
The Track-For All beat was produced using the unique sounds and essence of Hop Valley’s IPA, including elements of the can opening and the pouring and fizzing of the beer, before being mixed with traditional hip-hop drums and samples. However, it will be the verses that
show originality, diversity and self-expression in a way that represents and unites Canada that will make Track-For-All the song of the summer.
“We’re always looking for ways to create space for everyone, and we believe that
Track-For-All will provide Canadians with a platform to share their love of music – the same way everyone can love Hop Valley’s approachable IPA,” Steph McLarty, Senior Brand Marketing Manager, Six Pints Collective. “Our innovative, colorfully named and approachable beers show our true character and invite all others to do the same. Our goal for Track-For-All is to inspire music fans to discover what makes them stand apart and give them access to showcase their unique sound to the world.”
Submissions will be open until August 29. In September, Hop Valley & Kardinal will review the verses and announce which ones will be featured on the final Track-for-All. To learn more about Hop Valley Brewing and Track-For-All, visit hopvalleybrewing.com and follow Hop Valley on Instagram @hopvalleycanada.
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Leveraging TrueFire Studios’ patented music learning technologies, Sue Foley’s “Blues Shuffle Building Blocks” is the definitive course focused solely on the most important and commonly encountered rhythm across the entire blues genre — the shuffle. The blues shuffle has many variations, and Foley covers them all, putting TrueFire’s interactive learning tools to good use. She first demonstrates the rhythmic technique, then invites you to join her to practice and play the variation of the variation over a backing track for a highly effective, hands-on, contextual learning experience. Watch the trailer and order “Blues Shuffle Building Blocks” NOW.
“The blues shuffle is the backbone of countless classic and modern blues songs and is one of the most important rhythms for blues guitar players to learn and master. I’ll explain the technique step by step, and then we’ll practice and play it together over backing tracks. You’ll learn essential variations, and I’ll show you how to bring out that soulful, swinging feel at the core of blues shuffles.”
TrueFire’s multi-angle video lessons and intuitive learning tools have powered immersive learning experiences for millions of music learners worldwide. “Blues Shuffle Building Blocks” performances and demonstrations are tabbed, notated, and synced to the video lessons with controls for looping, slow motion, and fretboard animation. Other learning tools enable students to personalize their learning experience and learn at their own pace.
“Sue is one of the most dynamic and multi-talented blues artists on the planet today,” says TrueFire founder Brad Wendkos. It’s not often that you encounter an artist who is a brilliant singer, profound songwriter, virtuoso guitarist, and first-class music educator. We’re very privileged to have the opportunity to collaborate with her!”
“Blues Shuffle Building Blocks” is available now. It can be downloaded to any desktop or mobile device, streamed from any browser, or played on Apple TV and Roku. Purchase on SueFoley.com or TrueFire.com.
Texas-based singer, songwriter, and master blues guitarist Sue Foley cut her teeth amongst Texas guitar slingers like Albert Collins, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, and The Vaughan Brothers. Today, Foley performs and records her brand of Texas Blues with 17 albums and multiple awards to her credit, including the coveted 2024 Lifetime Achievement Maple Blues Award, Traditional Blues Female Artist in 2023, 2022 and 2020; Guitarist of the Year and Blues Act of the Year at the 2023 Austin Music Award; Guitarist of the Year at the 2023 Maple Blues Awards; and Best Traditional Blues Album at the 2022 Blues Music Awards for Pinky’s Blues. Foley is also passionate about music history, education, and passing the torch to the next generation of blues guitarists.
The Cleverlys brought the house down with their outrageously fun bluegrass rendition of The Bangles’ 1986 hit “Walk Like an Egyptian” at Larry’s Country Diner. This comedic country ensemble turned the pop classic into an uproarious bluegrass spectacle, proving once again that they’re masters of musical mayhem and toe-tapping joy.
The Rockin’1000 absolutely rocked the stadium in Cesena, Italy with a mind-blowing rendition of Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)”! Imagine 1,000 skilled musicians unleashing an epic performance, and you’ve got a sonic celebration of rock brilliance that left everyone electrified.
