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Travis Scott Shares the Inspiration Behind the Bacon & Extra Lettuce in His McDonald’s Meal
When Kimmel inquired about the peculiar customizations to the quarter pounder, including the bacon, Scott shared, “The first thing my dad ever gave me was bacon, so when I was on the phone with them, we were talking about something else and I was like, ‘Yo, I love the quarter pounder and I’d love to add bacon on it.’” As for the extra lettuce, the Houston rapper laughed before noting, “I might order my sandwich a little weird but that’s just the whip, and you’ve got to order the barbecue sauce on the side with the fries, you know what I mean? With the ketchup.” Watch the full interview below, in which Scott also discusses his action figure, his love for basketball and more. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a...
Leslie Odom Jr. Taps Sia to Heat Up His Song ‘Cold’: Listen
Grammy- and Tony-winning vocalist Leslie Odom Jr. enlisted Sia for the new version of his song “Cold,” out Friday (Oct. 2). The original track comes from his third album Mr, which he released in 2019 via S-Curve Records/BMG. This time around, the multiplatinum pop star adds her signature flair to the downtempo ballad, switching it up for an upbeat smash. “Sia has been a friend for a few years now after I met her backstage at Hamilton. As I look at making that foray into the pop world and pop music, she’s been a really great mentor and friend,” the Broadway star said in a press release. “I sent her the album and asked if there was anything she would want to collaborate on. She said, ‘I’ll sing on Cold,’ which was her favor...
Executive of the Week: Nonstop Management Founder/President Jaime Zeluck Hindlin
How does a typical writing credit for one of your songwriters come to fruition? Jaime Zeluck Hindlin: It’s different for everyone, to be honest. No story is the same. For writers, it’s all about the people they meet, whether it’s another writer, an artist, or an A&R that believes in them and their song and helps bring it to life. It’s about finding the champions who believe in what they’re doing. For example, with our writer Ryann, we had been setting up sessions for her with newer artists since she was a young, new writer with not too many credits just yet. We paired her with Tate McRae, who was also not as known at the time, and they wrote Tate’s breakout single “you broke me first.” Connecting those dots and people resulted in a song that is ...
Sad13 Tackles ‘Paint’s Peeling’ for Upcoming Rilo Kiley Covers Compilation
Sad13 covered Rilo Kiley’s ‘Paint’s Peeling’ for No Bad Words for the Coast Today: The Execution of All Things, a Rilo Kiley covers compilation out Nov. 6 via Bandcamp. “Paint Peeling” originally appeared on Rilo Kiley’s 2002 The Execution of All Things album. Listen to Sad13’s take below: No Bad Words For The Coast Today: The Execution Of All Things features 14 artists, including Gay Meat, Mannequin Pussy, Adult Mom and Diet Cig. From now until the release date, 100 percent of proceeds from Bandcamp will be donated to G.L.I.T.S., a New York City-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting transgender people. After that date, 50% of the proceeds will go to the artists and the other 50% will go to G.L.I.T.S. Sad13’s cover on ‘No Bad Words for the Coast Today: The Ex...
Dillon Francis Drops Dancefloor-Ready Remix of ZHU and Kito’s “Follow”
Back in August, ZHU‘s intoxicating summertime anthem with Kito and Jeremih, “Follow,” arrived via Astralwerks. In September, they dropped a music video for the track featuring dancers from Beyoncé‘s musical film Black Is King. A little over two weeks later, Dillon Francis has been enlisted to rework the tune. Dillon Francis’ remix of “Follow” curates a feeling similar to watching the seasonal transition between summer and fall. It’s far more somber than the original, forgoing the colorful piano chords that guide listeners through the track and replace them with a subtle melody alongside Jeremih’s hopeful vocals and minimal percussive elements. While the original drew upon the feeling of never-ending su...
Kai Wachi and Fytch Stun on Melancholic Bass Anthem “After All”
Though most fans expect to receive neck-snapping singles from Kai Wachi, he’s shown out with more laidback offerings in the past like “Run” with Dylan Matthew and “Heartless” with Ylti. His latest work fits right in alongside his previously mentioned tunes, as he’s tapped Fytch for their new collaborative single “After All,” released via Kannibalen Records. “After All” is a hypnotic slow burn that bolsters both artists discographis and showcases their undeniable talent. Fytch’s distinct vocals fill the first minute of the track, creating a soothing, dreamlike atmosphere that listeners will surely get lost in. The drop may take some by surprise, as the synth-driven melody and pounding bassline serve as a d...
Gorillaz Release Latest Single From “Song Machine” Project Featuring Elton John and 6LACK
Back in January, Gorillaz announced their extensive “Song Machine” project, which features a series of collaborative singles dubbed “episodes.” Last month, they revealed the tracklist, which boasts a slew high-profile features such as Beck, ScHoolboy Q, and many more. With their latest release, they’ve enlisted the legendary Elton John as well as hip-hop artist 6LACK for “The Pink Phantom.” “The Pink Phantom” follows the trend that the “Song Machine” releases have been following since the first one, as it retains a laid-back, trippy feel and lets the features shine. The iconic John belts passionate, lovelorn lyrics while 6LACK handles perfectly crafted verses in-between. Much like the ...
Famed Dubstep Artist Cookie Monsta Has Died
Veteran dubstep artist Cookie Monsta has passed away at the age of 31. His longtime label, Circus Records, took to social media to announce the tragic news. “Our beloved Tony Cook (aka Cookie Monsta) has left us,” the statement reads. “We are devastated, no words can contain our feelings on such a day. All of our thoughts go to Tony’s family, friends and our heart especially goes out to Tony’s son Olly, the Mini Monsta. The world will miss you Cookie, we will miss you brother.” You can view the full statement below. At the time of this article’s publishing, Cookie Monsta’s cause of death has not yet been publicly revealed. We at EDM.com express our sincere condolences to the family, fans, friends, and loved ones of Cookie Monsta.
Bartees Strange on Blurring Genres, Feeling Cursed, Crafting Debut LP
“If I died in a meadow, I don’t think they’d ever find me at all,” Bartees Strange belts on “Stone Meadows,” a cathartic indie-rock centerpiece from his debut LP, Live Forever. It’s a grim thought — but one that often crossed his mind as a young Black person in his native Oklahoma. “I knew people who died, and no one found them,” he tells SPIN. “I’m Black, and I grew up in the country. And I remember being afraid — if something happens to me, if this cop doesn’t like me, if these boys chasing me home don’t leave me alone, no one’s gonna find me. And it’s like a really dark way to live your life: knowing that, no matter what, no matter how successful you are, how much money you make, how many people know you, you can still literally be disappeared off the face of the Earth. That’s kind...
Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis, Taylor Swift, And The Trail Of Heartbreak Pop
By Tatiana Tenreyro Rilo Kiley came into my life when I was 16. I couldn’t have found the California indie-rock band at a more pivotal time. At that age, I was dealing with two terrible relationships back-to-back that broke my spirit, while also feeling like an outsider in high school. Jenny Lewis‘s songwriting helped me find solace; her songs made me feel like she was the cool older friend guiding me through it all, validating my emotions, with songs like “Capturing Moods,” “Go Ahead,” and “Glendora.” But for the other teenage girls I knew, the musical icon they related to the most was Taylor Swift. At the time, I wrote off Swift, focusing on her imperfections. Her songs comparing herself to the popular cheerleader and wanting a fairytale ro...
Trump Tests Positive For Coronavirus. What Does That Mean For The Future Of His Campaign?
President Donald Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, have tested positive for the coronavirus. The president revealed the news in the early morning on Friday (October 2) via a Twitter post from his personal account. “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19,” he wrote. “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” The news of Trump’s positive test result arrived amidst a turbulent election season, after the coronavirus pandemic, the severity of which he downplayed for months, had killed over 207,000 Americans and sent the economy into a downward tailspin. Just days prior, during the meandering first presidential debate on Tuesday (September 29), the president assured the audience at home that the end of the pa...
