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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2000s rock band bans Trump supporters from attending all shows: ‘It's not for you'
Ronnie Winter, frontman of the emo rock band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, has prohibited all Donald Trump supporters from attending any of their shows. The singer, 42, reiterated his stance against the president and his supporters in a recent Instagram Video, saying: 'I thought I was pretty clear about all this stuff in 2020. As you notice on my Instagram, I did not remove any of that stuff from the Stay Woke campaign. 'Look, man, the thing about being woke is you're awake. And once you're awake, you can never go to sleep. And not only has nothing changed, but everything they said was going to happen, the woke people, has happened. You have done nothing but prove them right,' he said. Reintroducing himself as the lead singer of the 2000s band, Winter continued: 'I actually follow what Jesus says. If you're a Christian and you're watching this and you voted for Donald Trump, shame on you. 'You are not allowed to come to my shows. I don't want you there. Don't come to my shows. It's awesome that you love 'Face Down.' It's not for you. It's not your song. It is not your song,' he added of the group's number one hit. 'If you voted for Donald Trump, do not come to my shows or ever, not just these four years,' he added, warning, 'Don't come to my shows because you're going to hear a lot of woke propaganda, and you're going to hear the actual words of Jesus. You're going to see a lot of acceptance from all areas of life and races, and you're just going to see a lot of harmony. That's not what you're about. Don't come. Refunds are available. Forever, don't come. Goodbye.' The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus were formed in 2001 by childhood friends Winter and guitarist Duke Kitchens, who left the group in 2011 to focus on his personal life. The five-piece band are best known for their 2006 song 'Face Down,' from their debut studio album Don't You Fake It. They've gone on to release four more albums: Lonely Road (2009), Am I the Enemy (2011), 4 (2014), and The Awakening (2018). The current lineup includes Winter, his brother Randy Winter on rhythm guitar, bassist Joey Westwood, lead guitarist Josh Burke, and drummer John Espy. The group's firm stance against Trump and his supporters comes shortly after fellow rock band Green Day reportedly called on their crowd to label the president a 'fat bastard' during their June 13 headline slot at Download Festival. 'Ladies and gentlemen, we are slipping into fascism… It's up to us to fight back!' lead singer Billie Joe declared.
Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
A pop-rock lightning rod returns, as polarising as ever
Yungblud, Idols Ever since he exploded onto the scene with his 2018 breakout hit, I Love You, Will You Marry Me, Yungblud has been a lightning rod. An outspoken, gender-bending, genre-hopping pop-punk emo from the English suburbs, Yungblud – real name Dominic Harrison – is a magnet for curiosity and controversy. He's been accused of queerbaiting and fetishising the working class. He has been both celebrated and chastised for his political activism, affronting sincerity, and chameleonic approach to music and fashion. Depending on who you ask, he's a trailblazer or a poser, inauthentic or unapologetically himself. His music runs the gamut – he bounces like a pinball, pinging off David Bowie into Billy Idol, hitting Blink-182 and Machine Gun Kelly, grazing Robert Smith and Harry Styles. He's less an enigma than a graffiti wall, painted over until it becomes something messier and grungier but unmistakably fun and oddly beautiful. The 27-year-old's newest album sees Yungblud embracing his contradictions, whirling through the chaos in search of meaning, and emerging with a carpe diem-style optimism. It's ambitious, diverse and sprawling. But like a restaurant with too many items on the menu, you never quite know what you're going to get. The album opener is Yungblud's most impressive artistic achievement yet. Hello Heaven, Hello is a nine-minute statement of intent, and unlike Green Day's Jesus of Suburbia (which is effectively five mini-songs sewn together), it feels like a complete product from start to finish. It moves seamlessly from early-2000s pop-punk to '80s arena rock, and then shifts down into '90s Britpop. And, somehow, it absolutely works. From there, the album is almost Tarantino-esque, a technicolour pastiche. Yungblud wears his influences on his sleeve, for better and worse.
The Age
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
A pop-rock lightning rod returns, as polarising as ever
Yungblud, Idols Ever since he exploded onto the scene with his 2018 breakout hit, I Love You, Will You Marry Me, Yungblud has been a lightning rod. An outspoken, gender-bending, genre-hopping pop-punk emo from the English suburbs, Yungblud – real name Dominic Harrison – is a magnet for curiosity and controversy. He's been accused of queerbaiting and fetishising the working class. He has been both celebrated and chastised for his political activism, affronting sincerity, and chameleonic approach to music and fashion. Depending on who you ask, he's a trailblazer or a poser, inauthentic or unapologetically himself. His music runs the gamut – he bounces like a pinball, pinging off David Bowie into Billy Idol, hitting Blink-182 and Machine Gun Kelly, grazing Robert Smith and Harry Styles. He's less an enigma than a graffiti wall, painted over until it becomes something messier and grungier but unmistakably fun and oddly beautiful. The 27-year-old's newest album sees Yungblud embracing his contradictions, whirling through the chaos in search of meaning, and emerging with a carpe diem-style optimism. It's ambitious, diverse and sprawling. But like a restaurant with too many items on the menu, you never quite know what you're going to get. The album opener is Yungblud's most impressive artistic achievement yet. Hello Heaven, Hello is a nine-minute statement of intent, and unlike Green Day's Jesus of Suburbia (which is effectively five mini-songs sewn together), it feels like a complete product from start to finish. It moves seamlessly from early-2000s pop-punk to '80s arena rock, and then shifts down into '90s Britpop. And, somehow, it absolutely works. From there, the album is almost Tarantino-esque, a technicolour pastiche. Yungblud wears his influences on his sleeve, for better and worse.
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Going to a festival this summer? Pack these 5 gadgets to maximize the fun
I'm an avid concert and festival goer. Almost every month, I'm seeing either a big band at a stadium or an indie artist at an intimate venue. As someone who just danced her heart out to Charli XCX and will be headbanging to Linkin Park soon, I know the importance of carrying the right gadgets with you to a festival. It's important not to underestimate the importance of a comfy pair of shoes, or a pair of earplugs that could save your hearing. Concerts and festivals aren't cheap, so you obviously want to make the most of them. Whether you're headed to Glastonbury Festival in the U.K. or Lollapalooza in the U.S., I've rounded up the 5 gadgets and accessories you need to pack for your next summer festival. Let me take you through them all... There is nothing worse than your smartphone or cameras running out of charge in the middle of an artist's set or when you're trying to coordinate a rendezvous location with your friends. A portable charger or power bank is a necessity, whether you're at a three-day festival or a five-hour gig. Thankfully, there are many power banks available, catering to all budgets and needs. Sleek, lightweight and powerful: the UGREEN Nexode can charge an iPhone 15 to up to 60% in 30 minutes. Whatever you may need some emergency power for, from your smartphone all the way up to a MacBook Pro, this can deliver it. If you're on a budget, my pick is the UGREEN Nexode 12,000mAh 100W, available for $49 / £49 at Amazon. This power bank is highly portable (as small as a standard Coke can) and its weight is negligible, so its easy to carry in your pocket or backpack. At 12,000mAh and 100W, the Nexode can charge smartphones, cameras and even MacBooks. For reference, this power bank can charge an iPhone 15 to up to 60% in 30 minutes. This is a fantastic deal and, really, this power bank will definitely come in clutch. Who doesn't like recording their favorite artists performing their favorite songs? I do. I have countless videos stored on my Google Pixel 7 Pro of when I saw Roger Waters. Green Day, Paramore, etc. But boy does storage fill up quick when you're capturing footage and photos too. If you're a chronic snapper, I'd recommend grabbing a compact camera, and my recommendation is the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a wonderful tool for vloggers and content creators, providing an affordable gimbal solution to give their video a professional look. It features awesome stabilization, strong low light performance and great battery life, all the while capturing stunning 4K footage. Well, it's not really a compact camera. It's a gimbal camera, which means you're getting stabilized footage, even when you're swaying to the beat or dancing. The Osmo Pocket 3 captures stunning, stable 4K/60p video, even in dimly lit environments, it boasts long battery life (up to two hours), and it supports microSD cards up to 1TB — perfect for festivals. You'd be surprised at the number of people I've seen carrying these nifty gadgets around at U.K. gigs and festivals! You can check out the sample footage in our DJI Osmo Pocket 3 review. If you have space in your backpack, take an instant camera with you. There's nothing like snapping a pic in the moment and not worrying about whether it's perfect or not — and instant camera help you preserve memories by printing them on lovely film, often with a vintage aesthetic. The Fujifilm Instax mini 12 is the greatest instant camera for festivals, in my opinion. The Fujifilm Instax mini 12 is an extremely easy-to-use instant camera that takes bright and detailed photos, even in low light. It comes with a handy app to scan and share your prints, a selfie mirror and a close-up mode for more versatile shots. Extremely easy to use with very limited buttons, the Instax mini 12 can be used by virtually anyone. It takes lovely photos in bright conditions, and there's even a selfie mirror and close-up mode for when you want to take a picture with your friends or family. Photos develop quickly and there's a handy app for scanning prints in case you want to share them on social media. There are many, many instant cameras to choose from but for those who want a no-frills one for festival snaps, the Instax mini 12 is the right fit. When you're in your early 20s, you don't necessarily realize the importance of earplugs, or the damage loud speakers at gigs and festivals can cause to your ears. I didn't either, and it was only recently when, at an indie gig, I stood right next to a gargantuan speaker and felt my eardrums ringing. It was painful, and I decided to finally get myself a pair of Loop earplugs. Perfect for festivals, concerts and even if you live next to a nightclub, the Loop Experience 2 earplugs filter noise by 17dB so music stays clear but at a safer volume. They're sleek and look great, and they'll stay put even when you're headbanging or dancing. The Loop Experience 2 earplugs are well worth the investment. First of all, they filter noise by 17dB, ensuring music stays clear but at a safer volume. Also, they look cool. They're available in a few colorways — black, gold, rose gold and silver — so you can get the pair that goes best with your outfit. They also come with four different eartip sizes for the perfect fit and serving people with small and big ears alike. They're built to stay in, so I know when I'm headbanging to Linkin Park's The Emptiness Machine in a week, I won't need to worry about losing them. My mom always says that you can't enjoy yourself unless you're wearing comfortable shoes — and she is so right about that. Many festivals need you to run from stage to stage so that you don't miss the next act, and many concerts involve you standing around and jumping for hours. You, of course, need a comfy pair of shoes. My pick? The Keen Zionic Mid Waterproofs. The Keen Zionic Mid Waterproof are some of the most comfortable hiking boots I've ever used. Their cushioned insoles put a spring in your step while the grippy outsoles let you confidently navigate treacherous terrain. They're quick to dry, too. Adding to their appeal is the lovely design that makes them great for everyday use. Technically, these are hiking boots, but I think they look cool enough to pass as regular-day walking shoes — I would know, I've been wearing them to work regularly. These waterproof boots dry quickly, and their 4mm directional lugs help you get a better grip in both wet and dry conditions. Come rain or shine, you'll be absolutely fine wearing these. I wore the Zionic Mids to a Twenty One Pilots concert, and dancing around felt like walking on clouds because of how bouncy the soles are. Also, the strong traction meant that I didn't slip or skid even once on the wet/sticky floor. Aaaand there you have it! Those are the top 5 gadgets and accessories you need to get before you head to a festival this summer. All of them are extremely important as you want to stay comfortable while capturing memories that may last a lifetime. If nothing else, at least grab some earplugs — trust me, you'll thank me in a few years when your hearing is still at 100%.
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
'I wasn't confident before the friendlies and I'm still not confident now' - Keith Treacy on Ireland's upcoming World Cup campaign
Back in September 2022, Keith Treacy opined that the Republic of Ireland were "sleepwalking" into the Euro 2024 qualifiers. As it turned out, the Boys in Green would soon be dropped into a group featuring France and the Netherlands, and when the games were played, it was the matches against Pot 4 side Greece that proved to be the most disappointing of all. Fast forward to this year and Ireland will get their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey underway in September with Hungary, Armenia and Nations League champions Portugal awaiting in a quickfire campaign across three autumn windows. So off the back of this month's friendly draws against Senegal and Luxembourg, does Treacy feel Ireland are sleepwalking into another chastening experience? Or to borrow a Green Day song title, will it be a case of 'Wake me up when September ends' after a dream start to the qualifiers against Hungary at home and Armenia away? The answer is more of a pessimistic one as ex-Boys in Green winger Treacy outlined on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast. "I wouldn't put too much weight behind any of the friendlies," he said, pointing to a display which manager Heimir Hallgrimsson himself described as "boring" against Luxembourg, and drawing with a Senegal side that had more of an eye on England who they eventually did beat in Nottingham days later. "(We're) yet to get a 90 minute performance over the two games. The Luxembourg one in particular is one that really grates on me because you look at the World Cup qualifying group, obviously Portugal and Hungary are that little bit better than us. "I look at those fixtures and think we'll play above ourselves because we so often do. "But it has to be a given that we get six points against Armenia and the way we played against Luxembourg just does not fill me with any confidence that we can do that. "I suppose the bigger question in all of this is, after the two friendlies, am I more confident that we can qualify from this World Cup group? And I wouldn't say I am. "I wasn't confident before the friendlies and I'm still not confident now." Treacy believes every out-field unit of the team has some question marks over it - and not just the more obvious area of midfield. "Everybody says we have brilliant defensive players; Jake O'Brien, Nathan Collins, (Dara) O'Shea - yes they are Premier League players - but we've only kept two clean sheets in the last ten games. That's nowhere near good enough," he said. "We've only scored eight goals in our last ten games. That's not good enough for people that are telling me we've got really good strikers and we've got really good defenders. "If we did, we'd be scoring a lot more goals and we'd be keeping a lot more clean sheets. "Then you look at the midfield. We still can't keep the ball so we can't be a possession-based team because we can't keep the ball under pressure. "Anybody with a half-decent press can come and get rewards off of us. If we can't be a possession-based team, we have to be extremely well-drilled out of possession and we're not extremely well-drilled out of possession. "Heimir can sit here and say, 'Keith, we've gotten harder to beat'. I take that on board. I do think we've got harder to beat, I do think there's a little bit of progression there. "But is there enough progression to go and nick a point off a Portugal and beat them at home? To beat Hungary? I'm not so sure. "Like I said, I think we've got better but I don't think we've made up the gulf in class and we're getting thrown straight into the deep end. Hungary at home, Armenia away, first two games, feels like it's going to need six points straight off the bat and I'm sitting here thinking I've very little confidence in this Irish team doing that."
