Rosie Carney has returned with a new single called ‘Party Dress’ (via Color Study). The track was written with Charlie Andrews (Alt-J) and Ben Francis-Leftwich at a Spotify songwriting camp in Metropolis studios in London. Check it out below. In a statement, Carney said: I didn’t realise at the time how iconic the studio was
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Two guitar gods detail the launch of a new music festival celebrating Black America’s complicated history. By Al Shipley June 17, 2021 Getty Images; Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson Nile Rodgers is a co-founder of the legendary disco band Chic, and a member (and current chairman) of the Songwriters Hall of Fame thanks to his
In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on June 18, 2021: Kings of Convenience, Peace or Love Kings of Convenience, the Norwegian folk duo of Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe, are back with their first new album in 12 years. The follow-up to 2009’s
Following a series of teasers and the release of a new single, Tyler, the Creator has announced that his new album Call Me If You Get Lost will be released next Friday, June 25 via Columbia. Find the cover artwork below. Tyler, the Creator dropped a new track called ‘LUMBERJACK’ earlier this week. Prior to that,
Hailing from Orlando, Florida, 22-year-old Gatlin Thornton, who goes by the stage name Gatlin, decided to pursue songwriting full-time after spending a few years at university in Nashville. Having sung in church choir for several years, Gatlin initially experimented with Christian contemporary and country music before comfortably settling into her current sound. The singer, who
The Culture III album opener isn’t a typical Migos song—and that’s what’s great about it. By Caleb Catlin June 16, 2021 Takeoff, Quavo, and Offset of Migos perform on stage during the 2021 Billboard Music AwardsChristopher Polk/NBC via Getty Images After 10 years worth of music from Migos, expectations have settled in. In the best
Efterklang – the Danish trio of Mads Brauer, Rasmus Stolberg, and Casper Clausen – have announced a new album called Wildflower. Their first LP for City Slang arrives on October 8. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the lead single ‘Living Other Lives’, which is accompanied by a music video directed by Søren Lynggaard
Rosie Tucker has released a new video for ‘Ambrosia’, taken from their recently released third album Sucker Supreme. The animated visual was directed by Los Angeles-based animator DaAe Kim. Check it out below. Along with the video, Tucker has announced a set of headlining shows this fall in support of Sucker Supreme. They’ll also make
The luxury SUV is one of the most referenced cars in rap right now. Here’s why. By Damien Scott June 15, 2021 Getty Images; Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson On June 25, 2006, Jay-Z held a concert at Radio City Music Hall to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt. It was
The Polaris Music Prize has announced its 2021 long list. The Weather Station, Yves Jarvis, CFCF, Helena Deland, Daniel Lanois, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Yu Su, Mustafa, the Besnard Lakes, Bernice, Cadence Weapon, Thanya Iyer, Klô Pelgag, TOBi, and more are up for the award, which is annually given to the best full-length Canadian album of
Hailing from the Isle of Wight, Wet Leg is the project of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers. The band have signed to Domino Records and have today shared their debut single ‘Chaise Longue’, which was produced by Jon McMullen and mixed by Alan Moulder and arrives with an accompanying self-directed video. Check it out below.
Buying the right gift can be a difficult task, but there’s no better feeling when you do get it right and give a gift that the receiver loves. If you’re buying for the sports fan in your life, you might be wondering how to incorporate their passion into your gift, especially if you’re not a
Heights is the veteran actor’s first ever musical. By Gina Cherelus June 14, 2021 Jimmy Smits in New York, June 09, 2021.Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images Jimmy Smits is known for playing gritty detectives and inspiring politicians in hit TV series like NYPD Blue, LA Law, and The West Wing. He is not known for
Lido Pimienta has shared a cover of Björk’s ‘Declare Independence’, from her 2007 album Volta. It’s part of the second annual Spotify Singles x Pride campaign, Pride 2021: Claim Your Space, which also comes with the release of an original song from Dua Saleh called ‘macrodosing’. Take a listen below. “I chose this song mainly because of
In the early months of 2020, I stumbled upon a YouTube channel called Modern Chinese Cultural Studies, run by literary and cultural historian Christopher Rea. I had developed a recent interest in Chinese silent movies and was delighted to find this YouTube channel chock full of such movies. Some I’d seen, others I’d only read
Chloe Foy’s debut album, Where Shall We Begin, has been ten years in the making. The Gloucestershire-via-Manchester songwriter released her debut single, ‘In The Middle of the Night’, all the way back in 2013, followed by a series of tracks that found success on Spotify, including ‘Flaws’ and ‘Asylum’, several EPs, a tour with Jesca Hoop,
The oft-hated sequel is not only better than the first film, it set the template for the franchise as we now know and love it. By Katie Walsh June 11, 2021 Tyrese Gibson, John Singleton, Eva Mendes, and Paul Walker on set during the filming of 2 Fast 2 Furious, 2003.Everett Collection / Courtesy of
The Joy Formidable have shared their new song ‘Chimes’, the latest single from their upcoming fifth album Into the Blue. Check it out below. “I was at a low point just prior to writing this record, I was going through a difficult breakup that left me feeling quite lost and questioning myself,” lead singer and
Australia is often perceived as a sleepy country where not much happens. However, the ugly history of how (so-called) Australia became Australia is enough to feed generations of crime writers. From the Stolen Generation to mysterious disappearances in the infamous bushland or desert plains, dark material isn’t in short supply. The island’s harsh climate and
Are you thinking of starting a blog on your website? If so, it’s worth checking what the project will involve before wading in. If you’ve already started one, you’ll know it’s quite a commitment to keep up and requires a fair amount of time, effort, and skill to attract a following. A quality blog can
The Loki showrunner is writing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness next, then Kevin Feige’s Star Wars project. By William Goodman June 11, 2021 Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in Marvel Studios’ LOKI.Courtesy of Marvel Studios Michael Waldron is about to have one hell of a year. The Atlanta writer got his start on Rick and Morty
H.E.R. has announced that her much-anticipated new album, Back of My Mind, will arrive on June 18 via MBK Entertainment/RCA Records. Ahead of its release next week, the Grammy– and Oscar-winning singer has also dropped a new single called ‘We Made It’. Check it out below. “People always ask me, ‘What’s the message? Where does this
Earlier this week, Japanese Breakfast‘s Michelle Zauner performed ‘Glider’, her song for the Sable soundtrack, at the Summer Game Fest livestream. A new trailer for the upcoming game has now been released, which features a portion of a new song Zauner called “the best song I’ve ever written.” Check it out below. Sable is set
Last year, Bandcamp pledged to donate 100% of its share of sales to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in honour of Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. The music platform has now announced its second annual Juneteenth fundraiser, which will coincide with the site’s Bandcamp Fridays program on June 18 (from
Meg is back on her Tina Snow wave with “Thot Sh*t.” By Frazier Tharpe June 11, 2021 Megan Thee Stallion performs onstage during Day 2 of “Red Rocks Unpaused” 3-Day Music FestivalRich Fury/Getty Images It’s barely been six months since Megan Thee Stallion dropped her (very solid) debut album Good News, but she’s already locked
Dear Sara, a rising artist out of Karesuando, Sweden, has released a new piece named ‘Stupid Things’ as part of her debut EP, I’m Not That Sad: ). The song is an expressive piece in which Sara reveals her deepest thoughts, dreams, and desires about love. Sound-wise, the piece does a brilliant job of highlighting Sara’s
Bookings in holiday parks in Suffolk have increased considerably following the success of the Netflix film The Dig. The film by director Simon Stone was released in May this year and has already received a score of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes as well as 73% on Metacritic. The plot is largely based on the real-life
The answer to a burning existential query. By Danielle Cohen June 10, 2021 Anastasia Karanikolaou, a.k.a. Stassie Baby, on March 12, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.OGUT/Star Max/GC Images Last night, a 24th birthday party in Hollywood so saturated with celebrities and influencers it practically birthed a third Knives Out movie left people wondering who exactly