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Martin Garrix Announces New Collaboration with Tove Lo
We have a major collaboration coming our way, and it’s from none other than Martin Garrix and Tove Lo. The two prolific artists recently announced the upcoming single titled, “Pressure,” across their social media pages and fans are already buzzing. Tove Lo has been a major collaborator for many EDM artists since her 2013 track, “Habits,” burst onto the scene. Since then, she’s worked with the likes of Flume, Major Lazer, Alok, Seven Lions, and more. “Pressure” will mark the first collaboration between the Dutch producer and Swedish songstress. Martin Garrix has a lot of exciting projects coming our way later this year. It was recently revealed that his side project with Maejor, AREA21, has a new album in the wo...
REZZ and PVRIS Announce New Single “SACRIFICIAL”
REZZ and PVRIS sent fans into a tizzy when word broke that they were releasing a collaboration together. The production of a space mom track combined with the vocals of Lynn Gunn is sure to be out of this world. “SACRIFICIAL” is set to be released this Friday, February 5th. A short teaser has been shared leaving much to the imagination, but luckily for us, we only have a few more days until we can get the full picture. Last week, when she first shared new music was on the way, we predicted that this could be one of the first singles from her new album, but this cannot be confirmed at this time. “SACRIFICIAL” will follow the beloved producer’s remix of “Violence” by Grimes and i_o. Prior to that, she dropped a slew of hit singles like&nbs...
Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood Speaks Out Against Brexit
Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood published an op-ed in The Guardian about Brexit’s impact on musicians, especially young ones trying to establish careers. Of Radiohead’s early days, he said, “Like Hamburg to the Beatles, Europe was crucial to our growth as a band. It allowed us to see ourselves untethered from our UK roots and to imagine a life in music that could reach audiences everywhere,” he wrote in the piece. Reports have surfaced suggesting that the UK rejected a visa-free deal for musicians. For lawmakers, the priority is to “taking back control” of British borders. In his op-ed, Greenwood recalls when traveling on tour was no trouble: “We made enduring friendships, toured with musicians from Europe, and dived deep into its clubs, festivals, record stores and m...
Donald Trump Permanently Banned from SAG-AFTRA Following Angry Resignation Letter
If Donald Trump ever does intend to reenter entertainment, he’ll do so without the backing of the Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, as the union has permanently banned him from their ranks. Like the unemployed toddler he is, Trump threw a tantrum when he learned the SAG-AFTRA Disciplinary Committee was to hold a disciplinary hearing over the former Apprentice host’s role in the January 6th insurrection. He issued the most childish resignation letter ever, touting his work on Home Alone 2 and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as if he deserved Golden Globes. He even claimed the media’s coverage of him helped save the cable news industry and “created thousands of jobs at networks. Initially, SAG responded to the note with a blunt and simple, “Thank you...
Saint Maud Is Wholly Terrifying: Review
This review was originally part of our coverage of the 2020 Beyond Film Festival. The Pitch: Maud (Morfydd Clark) does palliative care for a private healthcare facility and becomes the maid for Amanda (Jennifer Ehle), a former avant garde dancer and choreographer. Maud has found God following a traumatic event at work, hinted at through flashbacks and haunting visions, and has now taken a pious approach to work that borders on fanaticism. Faced with antagonism from Amanda, Maud slowly spirals more and more into religious fueled actions and experiences — talked to and touched by God — that will lead to a string of actions that have an irreversible impact and her and those around her. This Cast and Crew Are Doing the Lord’s Work: British writer and director Rose Glass boldly shows off her ch...
Diplo Headlined a Super Bowl Super-Spreader Party and Played Morgan Wallen: Watch
America: the land of the free to not give a damn about holding each other accountable. In more evidence that this is a country that not only can’t have nice things but doesn’t even seem to want them, Diplo threw a massive pre-Super Bowl party/super-spreader event in Tampa where he played Morgan Wallen. Just like Tom Brady is still winning rings in 2021, the pandemic is still here. Yet Florida was so excited to host a Super Bowl being played by one of its home teams that it completely ignored that latter fact — that is, more so than usual. The WTR Tampa Pool hosted pre-game events all weekend, with Steve Aoki on Friday and Diplo on Saturday. As can be seen in video obtained by TMZ, COVID-19 precautions were utterly nonexistent for the 2,000-capacity crowds. Clips show almost completely mask...
The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen Lives for ‘Death by and Roll’
“The 27 Club” is a depressing cultural phenomenon — it’s the age musical luminaries Amy Winehouse, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Mia Zapata of the Gits, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix died. The Pretty Reckless singer Taylor Momsen is now is 27 but was 25 when she wrote a reckoning in the semi-autobiographical “25.” The song appears on Death By Rock and Roll, the band’s fourth record. The LP is a stunner; a dozen stellar songs that are at once reverential, referential and intensely personal. In the past four years, Momsen lost two hugely important people in her life. In 2017, Chris Cornell died by suicide, and not long after, her musical mentor and best friend Kato Khandwala died in a motorcycle crash. Understandably, Momsen was devastated. Thanks in no small part to the catharsis of ...
Dotman – Hakuna Matata Album
Don’t miss the official release of Dotman – “Hakuna Matata” album MP3 download out now. Talented Nigerian singer, Dotman has dished an amazing album for his fans, he titled the project, “Hakuna Matata”. The fast-growing singer has joined the league of consistent musicians in the Nigerian music industry to dish out lovely songs this new year. Dotman has been relevant in the industry because of his trending piece which he titled, “Akube”, the amazing song gave him the needed recognition in the tough music industry. “Hakuna Matata” album houses 17 great songs that will soon be on the playlist of music lovers and will be vibed to at events and shows. The songs are, “Pele”, “Chop Life”, “Mind”, “Awe (Remix)”, “Hakuna Matata (Wahala)”, “Number One”, “Enter My Soul”, “Enu gbe”, “Let It Go”,...
Billy Da Kid Throws Down on New Remix of IceBeatChillz’s “AREA” featuring Beenie Man
Nigerian producer IceBeatChillz made his 2020 debut with the single “AREA” featuring Jamaican dancehall legend Beenie Man. It released to rave reviews and is now getting a 2021 rework from Billy Da Kid. For the new remix, he takes the production and gives it a thumping bassline that makes it nearly impossible to resist dancing to. On the original, IceBeatChillz gave “AREA” an undeniable swagger and Billy Da Kid builds on that, turning up the pace on the club-ready remix. He adds in an electrifying bass and synth kick that is sure to get the party started. Finally, Beenie Man’s iconic vocals get their chance to shine once again, matching perfectly with the updated styling. By tapping Billy Da Kid for a remix, IceBeatChillz has expanded his fanb...
200 Fractures Later, This DJ With Brittle Bone Disease is Beating the Odds
Electronic dance music is in DJ Huguito‘s bones. And while those bones are fragile, at the risk of fracture by contact with anything larger than a curious ladybug landing on his skin, his passion for dance music keeps them strong. Like the bone marrow that generates his blood cells, music serves as a catalyst. DJ Huguito is a Miami-based dance music producer born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or Brittle Bone Disease, a malady characterized by extremely fragile bones that break easily. While the condition can be mild, a person with a severe case could experience hundreds of debilitating bone breaks that happen out of the blue and for no apparent reason. Approximately 20,000 to 50,000 people in the United States live with the rare disorder. “I entered this world li...
Grimes and Lil Uzi Vert Have Been Working on Music Together
Lil Uzi Vert shocked and excited fans when he revealed that he was working with none other than Grimes – stating that they’re “making hits.” Last year, the synthpop songstress dropped Miss Anthropocene to rave reviews. She followed that up in 2021 with a full remix album featuring numerous high-profile electronic artists, including Richie Hawtin, Tale of Us, and REZZ. As of the publication of this article, their new music is still very much in production. According to Grimes, they still need to finish the project. In 2019, she shared during an interview with Zane Lowe that she had actually produced one of Lil Uzi’s EPs but sadly, the rapper never downloaded the file. Stay tuned as more information regarding the collaboration...
San Holo Announces Sophomore Album “BB U OK?” New Single Out Now
“Biggest announcement in San Holo history… February 3rd,” the future bass producer mysteriously wrote on his social media channels last week. Well, it’s February 3rd, and we can indeed confirm that this news is gigantic: his sophomore album, BB U OK?, is officially due May 21st, 2021 via his imprint, bitbird. The LP will be a monster 20-track project comprised of his “most personal work,” he revealed in a recent Instagram post. Even more, the announcement coincides with the release of a new song from the album, “find your way” with Bipolar Sunshine. With uplifting lyrics, a fluttering bass drop, and carefully placed guitar chords, the track is the perfect follow-up to the titular lead single, “bb u ok?,” relea...
