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AWAY Drops Eerie New Single “Parasite” With Roniit and Crywolf
Some words just send chills down your spine, and now more than ever, “Parasite” is one of them. That state of unease is found in AWAY‘s new single of the same name, which features the haunting vocals of Roniit and production help from Crywolf. It’s the type of track that oozes with raw emotion and will slowly infect the senses. “Parasite” seemingly speaks to that feeling when you see someone who you know is going to be trouble. It’s that internal monologue you have with yourself while you are being pulled in by this person. The glitched-out production paired with Roniit’s sinister muted screams creates a soundscape that feels cinematic. Finally, when they switch up the beat midway through, it would seem as if we’ve lost our pr...
Party Favor on the Pitfalls of Social Media: “It’s Causing Mental Breakdowns”
The dangers of social media are no secret. It is becoming one of the leading contributing factors to depression, especially in young people, and its corrosive effects on self-confidence are unparalleled. Social media users are consistently fed language that conjures feelings of “worthlessness, guilt, helplessness, and self-hatred that characterize depression as manifested in everyday life,” according to the Special Interest Group on Computer–Human Interaction (SIGCHI). Famed electronic music producer Party Favor recently sat down with Miami-based radio show Millennial Girls to chat about a number of timely topics, including the pitfalls of social media use and the importance of having a voice. “Whether you like it or not, your voice does matter,”...
Deorro Drops Long-Awaited Single “Beso”
The year was 2014. Life was much less complicated and Deorro was sending fans into a tizzy with a sexy new ID. Six years later, that ID is out and it goes by “Beso.” The reasoning behind the release taking so long is a true comedy of errors. The esteemed producer shared on Twitter that he had lost the project file and managed to miraculously revive it, making this release that much more special. “i eventually found it on an old mac, that computer was nearly impossible to start up, i had to connect directly to the memory, but even that wasn’t working right,” Deorro wrote. “little by little i grabbed all the files and samples necessary to have what i needed to put it back together again.” “Beso” showcases Deorro’s signature, high-energy b...
SPIN Daybreaker: 14 New Songs You Should Know
Do you love new music? Are you looking to find your new favorite artist but are having trouble sifting through the massive number of new releases out there? Don’t worry, we got you covered. We’re selecting our favorite new tracks and delighted to share with you our new weekly center for discovery: SPIN Daybreaker. This week we’re kicking things off with a sweet mix of R&B, pop, indie alternative and acoustic goodness. It’s an extra special mix as Justin Nozuka makes an official comeback and debuts a buttery single with vocal queen Mahalia. A match made in heaven. Listen while you work, drive, or simply sit back and chill as we give rise to the richest sounds of a diverse handful of artists who are currently breaking the dawn of their careers. New Music Friday just got a whole lot bette...
Aesop Rock Drops Video for ‘Pizza Alley’
Last month, Aesop Rock announced that he was releasing Spirit World Field Guide, his first new album in five years that also serves as a concept album that offered survival tips in a parallel universe (which feels right for 2020 and especially now). The veteran rapper has put out a trippy video for his latest track, “Pizza Alley,” which continues to build on that theme of disconnect and travels through Peru in search of…something. [embedded content] The clip was directed by Aesop’s longtime collaborator Rob Shaw, with illustrations coming from Justin “Coro” Kaufman. “If you are among the countless individuals who find themselves feeling both dead and alive at the same time, the information contained within may serve as an invaluable asset to your journey,” Aesop said of the album in a stat...
Do Five Finger Death Punch Take an Anti-Mask Stance with “Living the Dream” Video?
Five Finger Death Punch have released a music video for the single “Living the Dream” that is rife with political symbolism. One aspect of the video appears to take an anti-mask stance, although there’s some ambiguity in the band’s intentions. In the video, civilians who wear masks are given a button that says “Compliant” emblazoned with a hammer and sickle (a longtime communist symbol). A sinister female leader who gives out the masks doesn’t have to wear one, as her button reads “Exempt”. There are also zombies hoarding toilet paper and Pulp Fiction-like gimps who are walked on a chain by the “Exempt” leader. The American flag is seen in the video with the stars replaced by the hammer and sickle, as well. When a masked ice cream truck worker is spotted with an actual American flag, Mrs. ...
Benny the Butcher Reveals New Album Burden of Proof: Stream
Benny the Butcher has uncorked his new album Burden of Proof. Scroll onwards to stream it through Apple Music and Spotify. Benny and his cousins Westside Gunn and Conway the Machine have spent the last half-decade slowly building up Griselda Records into an artistic powerhouse. The trio leveled up after 2019’s WWCD, and now 2020 has been the Year of Griselda: W.G. and Con have already released three albums with a fourth on the way, while Griselda associates Armani Caesar and Boldy James have put out excellent projects of their own. Burden of Proof is the latest bid for world domination, but it is sonically separate from the rest of the Griselda universe. While Mr. Gunn and Mr. Machine have favored throwback beats and collaborations with legends like DJ Premier and the W...
The Cranberries on Soundtracking Your Favorite ’90s Movies
Kyle Meredith With… The Cranberries Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS The Cranberries founding members Noel Hogan and Fergal Lawler sit down with Kyle Meredith to dive back into 1994’s No Need To Argue for the 25th anniversary deluxe edition. The two take us through the first album’s success, working out these songs on tour, learning to make heavier sounds, and the lasting impact of “Zombie”. They also revisit the music video for “Ridiculous Thoughts”, covering The Carpenters, featuring on soundtracks for Clueless and Empire Records, winning at the MTV Music Awards, and the time one of their shows started a riot in Washington DC. Later on, they explain what happened to the famous so...
Chadwick Bosemen Died Without a Will, Widow Files Probate Case to Oversee Estate
Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman left behind new legal will upon his death this past August. However, by marrying his wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, in the months prior to his passing, Boseman ensured she would inherit his assets. According to TMZ, Boseman’s widow filed a probate case in Los Angeles on Thursday and requested the judge grant her limited authority over his estate. According to court documents reviewed by TMZ, the estate is estimated to be worth $938,500, though additional assets are thought to be held in separate private trusts. The docs also indicate that the actor is survived only by his parents, Leroy and Carolyn Boseman. Much like the film star’s stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis, the public wasn’t aware of Boseman and Ledward’s marriage until Boseman’s death. No...
Joe Biden Beats Comrade Donald Trump In Early Town Hall Ratings
Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Donald Trump isn’t going to like this bit of surprise news. Joe Biden’s Town Hall over on ABC beat out the President’s Town Hall over on MSNBC, per early results. Considering the slow-moving train wreck that is all things Donald Trump, more eyes tuning in to the former Vice President seems like evidence of Cheeto fatigue. Reports The Wrap: On ABC, Biden drew 12.7 million viewers from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. On NBC alone, Trump got 10.4 million viewers in the same time slot. Including the full 9 o’clock hour for Biden, the ABC event’s viewership average was 12.2 million. Biden also beat Trump among adults 18-49, with a 2.6 rating to the president’s 1.7 rating. The numbers aren’t final due to a myriad of reasons. One in particular is that Trump’s was also simulcast ...
Kodak Black Is Moved From Alleged Torture Prison To New Penitentiary
Source: FayesVision – WENN / WENN While he still has a sizeable amount of time left to serve all signs are pointing to Kodak Black’s remaining stint being far more enjoyable. His request to be transferred to a new facility has been granted. As spotted on TMZ he has been removed from a Kentucky prison. The change is deliberate as the “Tunnel Vision” rapper has been very vocal about allegedly being poorly treated by the staff. The man now known as Bill Kapri claimed that the guards deliberately manhandled him due to his celebrity status. Earlier this year he filed a legal motion stating he was being tortured by Big Sandy correctional officers. Additionally he was apparently denied the opportunity to visit his Rabbi on several occasions. According to the report Kodak was shipped via bus ...
Nike Sues Warren Lotas For Customizing Their Classic “Pigeon” SB Dunks
Source: @warrenlotas / Instagram For years custom sneaker artists have been taking some of the game’s most popular Nikes and Jordans and remixing them into some creative and interesting colorways, but one of them seems to have rubbed Nike the wrong way and is now facing a lawsuit thanks to his work. Highsnobiety is reporting that customizer Warren Lotas has just been sued by the sneaker giant just a few weeks after Lotas began selling some custom sneakers that bared a similar resemblance to Nike’s classic Jeff Staple Pigeon SB Dunks that made sneaker history when it dropped in 2005. Coming in the same colorway as the OG Pigeons, Warren’s remix featured the Nike swoosh with a Jason Vorhees mask and Jeff Staple’s signature pigeon on the heel just like the original. Though this isn’t Lotas’ f...
