Lil Wayne fans will have to wait to see their favorite rapper, among other artists, perform live. The rapper’s annual hometown music festival, Lil WeezyAna Fest, has been postponed until October due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The festival was slated to be held at New Orleans’ Champions Square on Saturday, August 27. Yesterday, August 25, Wayne took to Instagram to apologize and share that the festival had to be postponed. “To my fans, you know I always want to deliver the best show possible and we hope this has not inconvenienced you in any way,” Wayne wrote in the caption. “The festival was sold out thanks to you. Please hold on to your tickets and I will see you in October. I promise to make it up to you and to my city.” Lil WeezyAna Fest is now scheduled to take place on Saturday, O...
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPIN may receive an affiliate commission. This year’s MTV Video Music Awards will be one for the books. Rap icon Nicki Minaj will accept the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award — a fitting recipient since she is simultaneously enjoying her first-ever solo Number One with the Rick James-sampling banger “Super Freaky Girl.” Lil Nas X, who won the ultimate “Moon Person” award last year for “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” will have a chance to take home the trophy again for “Industry Baby” alongside Jack Harlow. Plenty of other massive names will be there as nominees and performers, from Lizzo and Harry Styles to Bad Bunny and BLACKPINK. Now, the question is: How to watch? We’ve got you covered. Chec...
When G Jones releases new music, you stop what you’re doing and listen. The virtuosic bass music producer has released a new single, “Operator.” Jones introduced fans to the track over two years ago, when it appeared in his fan-favorite “REMOTE TRANSMISSION” mix. The glitchy song ultimately exploded in popularity among his fanbase, with many affectionately calling it “Ray Gun ID” as they clamored for an official release. “Operator” is simply par for the course for Jones, who is revered in electronic music circles as one of the scene’s most technically gifted producers. His groundbreaking approach to sound design is encapsulated beautifully in the blistering track, where gritty rave leads, acid-inspired bass and eerie arp...
Whoever said you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure obviously hasn’t met Pauline Herr and TWERL. These two partners in life and labor have hit gold with Distance, a new collaborative EP inspired by the lust, love and longing of their long-distance relationship. As if on a journey over oceans, its emotive soundscapes twist and turn, diving deeper with raw and relatable lyrics that share their story: “I’m scared to let you go / Why can’t you come with me? / Time’s moving too quickly,” Herr probes achingly on “Stay With Me.” The narrative of a long-distance relationship might indeed be a tale as old as time. But Distance is tender and touching, affectionate and anxious, in a way we haven’t quite heard bef...
Tapping on a CloZee song is like activating a portal. Each track is a gateway to a place on earth or a spiritual realm. Her Neon Jungle album was influenced heavily by CloZee’s time in the lush forests of Costa Rica. The flamenco elements of “Diabólico” originate in southern Spain. Her version of “Baiana” is rooted in the body percussion work and infectious rhythms of the Brazilian group Barbatuques. “Koto” is rife with Japanese influences, particularly the song’s namesake—the country’s national instrument. “A lot of those instruments are really tied to a memory of mine,” CloZee tells EDM.com. “A lot of countries I’ve visited. Like the shamisen or the koto. I really remember so many memories of going throug...
It’s Britney, bitch… and Elton. Britney Spears and Elton John have joined forces to reimagine “Tiny Dancer,” the latter’s iconic 1972 song, into a dance anthem. “Hold Me Closer” is the first new music from Spears following the end of her controversial conservatorship, which had inspired a full-blown movement spearheaded by fans. Produced by Andrew Watt, “Hold Me Closer” is a bubbly rush of house and nu-disco. John, who has long been enamored with electronic music, pulled a play from the playbook of “Cold Heart,” last year’s dance smash with Dua Lipa which spawned a chart-topping remix by Pnau. Take a listen to the new track below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles John has been open about his affinity for ED...
This weekend, the world’s (second) biggest party returns to the streets of west London for the first time since 2019. Notting Hill Carnival, a British summertime institution, attracted up to two million partygoers annually before the pandemic put a pause to its IRL plans. A relocation into the digital world failed to scratch the collective itch for a true “carni” experience and, three years on — with social distancing a distant memory in the UK — organizers are anticipating a record attendance. As ever, Carnival’s main events fall on the Sunday and Monday of the August bank holiday weekend, with the former typically noted for its family-friendly feel. However, the unofficial start of this year’s festivities is being marked by the National Panorama Steelband Competition — the only ticketed ...
Rina Sawayama has released a new track titled “Phantom.” The new arrival marks the fourth song shared from the Japanese-British musician’s forthcoming album, Hold the Girl. The emotional track reflects on her life and previous actions of trying to appease others. In the newfound clarity, the artist recognizes the strength in loving herself and putting her own desires at the forefront. “If I could talk to you/I’d tell you not to rush, you’re good enough/You don’t have to lose/What makes you you, still got some growing to do,” sings Sawayama on the track. Similar in emotional poignancy to her previous release, “Catch Me In The Air,” it appears that Hold the Girl is gearing up to be the artist’s most sentimental and empowering project to date. “I realized as an adult that I have spent my...
Aquaman director James Wan has now confirmed previous rumors that the upcoming sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is being delayed. Announcing the news over on Instagram, Wan revealed that the new release date for the film will now be on Christmas day of 2023, and while there hasn’t been confirmation yet elsewhere, rumors are also suggesting that Shazam! Fury of the Gods will be taking over its previous premiere date of March 17, 2023. While it’s no doubt disappointing for fans of the DCEU to learn of the delays, Wan did offer a new look at some of the sequel’s concept art as consolation, posting illustrations of fantastical forests and mountain ranges as well as big-scale battles and underwater conflicts. “Here is a small glimpse of some artwork into the big, epic wor...