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Miguel Announces New EP Art Dealer Chic Vol. 4
Miguel has announced a new EP, Art Dealer Chic Vol. 4, out April 9th via ByStorm/RCA. News of the upcoming project accompanies the arrival of the first three volumes of Art Dealer Chic on streaming platforms for the first time since the EPs were first released in 2012. “I’ve been doing a lot of work to consider and refine my beliefs in the last few years,” the R&B singer said in a statement. “Inevitably, this brought me back to Art Dealer Chic as ADC is more or less an moniker for active mindset curation; choosing the thoughts, emotions, and actions that reflect my truest self instead of letting what I’ve experienced or what is expected of me dictate my choices.” He added, “As a basic operating system this mentality has made a profound impact on my life and I want to continue to share ...
Michael Mann’s Thief: James Caan and James Belushi Return to Chicago 40 Years Later
Neon lights across Wabash. Coffee and donuts by the Adler. Midnight blues on Lincoln Ave. Car light chats in the West Loop. The streets are wet. The night is blue. The men are dangerous. This is the world of Michael Mann’s Thief. Inspired by Frank Hohimer’s 1975 true crime book The Home Invaders: Confessions of a Cat Burglar, the feature film debut of the Chicago veteran is a bridge between two times: a boiling point for ’70s crime thrillers and a fever dream of the ’80s to come. In 1980, Mann knew exactly where he was going when he set out to play in his hometown. From the prescient use of Tangerine Dream to the lone wolf archetype he gave to James Caan, Thief serves as a blueprint for everything that defines his CV. A CV, mind you, that would not only go on to define the ’80s but recalib...
Taylor Swift & Maren Morris, Demi Lovato & More: What’s Your Favorite New Music Release? Vote!
Artists returned to their roots and reflected on their past trials and tribulations in this week’s new music. But which release is your favorite? Taylor Swift and Maren Morris have us all over their collab “You All Over Me (Taylor’s Version),” Swift’s first offering “From the Vault” ahead of her re-recorded Fearless release on April 9. The previously unreleased song from the Fearless era evokes the old country soul of Tay’s heyday. Lil Nas X stays true to himself in his namesake opus “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” a rhythmic-pop number perfect for giving the devil a lap dance and opening the door “for many other queer people to simply exist,” according to a letter he addressed to his 14-year...
Megan Thee Stallion, Noah Cyrus & King Princess to Join Grubhub’s Women’s History Month Livestream
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Cardi B Says Rumors That Eminem Rejected Her Feature Request Are ‘Big Lies’
The 28-year-old MC has been riding high after “Up” climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week (dated March 27). She took to Instagram to debunk more rumors that she had paid for radio play to top the tally. “They love to run with that ‘Payola’ to make them feel better,” Cardi wrote earlier this week. “Mind you I didn’t debut number 1 because of my low radio play and WAP barely made radio cause it was so explicit yet still made number 1…. WHEN YOU START WINNING THE STORIES START SPINNING!!! Imma adress all the hate on my album tho wait on it !!!” “Up” will be featured on Cardi’s sophomore studio effort, which she’s been hard at work on. “Since they like to make up LIES abut me cause t...
Attorney Plans to File Dozens of Refund Lawsuits Against Ultra Miami
“We are seeking a global settlement with [Event Entertainment Group] that will address our clients’ request for refunds” plus attorneys fees, Corwin tells Billboard. “Settlement is a better path than continued litigation for both the consumer and the defendant and I am hopeful that by filing these actions we can come to a mutually agreeable resolution. While Corwin insists his strategy isn’t to inundate Ultra with dozens of small claims, the tactic has definitely gotten their attention. “I’m trying to stop the flow of people being screwed,” says Corwin, who previously worked as a concert promoter before becoming an attorney in the 1980s. “Many consumers don’t read all the terms and conditions before filing a claim” and don’t realize they’ll get a VIP ticket for next year’s festival i...
CloZee and Maddy O’Neal Join Forces on Bass Anthem “Zest Please”
Denver-based producers CloZee and Maddy O’Neal have teamed up to deliver a zesty inaugural collaboration, “Zest Please.” Out via CloZee’s Odyzey Music label, the new track kicks off with a hang drum percussion beat that progressively builds into worldly synths and bass. The chemistry between the two female bass artists is highlighted effortlessly, with CloZee’s classic tribal and earthly percussion underscored by swirls of echoing vocals while O’Neal’s electro bass and funky grooves put the cherry on top of the midtempo anthem. “Zest Please” is accompanied by a colorful animated music video depicting CloZee and O’Neal in a tropical world full of rainbow, luminescent fruits and flora. “Having been a fan and friend of Chloe’s for a while I was excited to finally create...
Everyday’s a “Better Day” With Latest Song from Wh0, Nile Rodgers and Josh Barry
Spring, vaccines and live music are on the way, and there’s no song more reflective of our celebratory mood than “Better Day” by Wh0, Nile Rodgers and Josh Barry. Out today, March 26th via Thrive Music, the single is euphorically atmospheric, dance party-ready, and certain to put a smile on your face. From Barry’s husky croons to a bouncy, filtered bass-line, “Better Days” is truly the whole package when it comes to uplifting disco-pop. Wh0’s roots in deep house can be heard throughout, and the song’s drop and chorus are driven by Rodgers’ tried-and-true guitar prowess. In fact, Rodgers was recently featured on SG Lewis‘ “One More.” Along with his solo work, Barry is known for his contributions to tracks by ...
Here are the 50 Biggest One-Hit Wonders on Spotify
A new study has unearthed 50 songs that have the dubious honor of being the biggest one-hit wonders on Spotify. The study, conducted by broadbandchoices, found a number of electronic music classics to be considered among the streaming platform’s highest-earning one-hit wonders. Cookin’ On 3 Burners took the top spot among dance tracks for their global hit “This Girl,” slotting in at #2 overall. Others include Eiffel 65‘s inescapable “Blue (Da Ba Dee),” Alice Deejay‘s iconic trance banger “Better Off Alone,” and O-Zone‘s maddeningly catchy “Dragostea Din Tei.” We apologize if that last one is now stuck in your head. Taking the #1 overall spot is Gotye‘s 2011 breakup anthem “Somebody That I Us...
Jason Ross and Blanke Collide on Melodic Anthem “One More Day” With Chandler Leighton
Jason Ross has established himself as a prolific multi-faceted producer, as he’s found success with both his trance singles as well as his melodic bass tunes. Today, the Ophelia Records mainstay has tapped EDM.com Class of 2021 inductee Blanke for their collaborative effort “One More Day” with Chandler Leighton. The natural synergy of Ross and Blanke’s sounds is apparent throughout the entirety of “One More Day.” Opening with Leighton’s signature airy vocals, an emotive, synth-laden drop soon takes center stage. Shortly after comes a second build-up, where rumbling basses flip the entire track on its head. The mesmeric ebb and flow of “One More Day” speaks to the main theme of the song, which revolves aro...
SLIPKNOT’s CLOWN On Mask-Design Process: ‘The Heaviest Part Of It Is In Your Own Brain’
SLIPKNOT percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan and Murphy Quint, the head distiller at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, recently answered a number of questions submitted by members of the band’s fan club, Outside The 9. Part one of the question-and-answer session can be seen below. Asked how “in-depth” his mask-design process is, Crahan replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “For me, it’s always been easy. I wake up. I have a feeling. It seems natural. It goes on. I’m there. I look at it, and I go, ‘That’s exactly what I feel like. The in-depthness is in my mind. It’s the subconscious thought of something I can’t hold. How do you mold that in your brain? How do you turn it in circles? How do you look into it...
TRIXTER’s MARK ‘GUS’ SCOTT Says STEVE BROWN’s ‘Dictatorial Attitude’ Prompted Him To Take Action
TRIXTER drummer Mark “Gus” Scott has once again defended himself against harsh comments made by his bandmates, insisting that he was “prompted” to take action in order to protect and promote the TRIXTER brand. Both TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown and bassist P.J. Farley have been critical of Scott in recent interviews, with Steve saying that the drummer is on “the shit list beyond belief” with the rest of the group, while P.J. compared being in a band with Mark to owning a disobedient dog. “Sometimes you let the dog off a leash and he just goes running to the middle of the street — no good,” he said. Asked by Waste Some Time with Jason Green to elaborate on his differences with his bandmates, Scott said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): ...
