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Drake Announces October World Weekend Concerts With Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and More
Drake has announced a special concert series he’s calling October World Weekend. The three-day event will take place on July 28-29 and August 1 at various venues in Toronto with Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Lil Baby, and an act billed as “All Canadian North Stars.” Tickets go on sale this Friday. A flyer for the event lists October World Weekend as being part of the Road to OVO Fest Tour. Drake further explained what that means in an Instagram post, writing, “I am currently working on bringing OVO FEST around the world in 2023 for the 10th Anniversary, but of course we wanted to turn the city up for the summer!!! More event announcements to come.” Last month, Drake released his house-inspired album Honestly, Nevermind mere hours after announcing it in the first place. It’s since be...
Listen to Four Tet’s New Song “Scythe Master”
Four Tet has shared a new track, “Scythe Master.” It appears on a new compilation from Eat Your Own Ears Recordings, EP 1, which comes on a limited cassette as well as digitally. The EP also features new tracks from Mount Kimbie and Sylvan Esso, as well as a previously released Ride mix from the Cure’s Robert Smith. In a press release, Kieran Hebden said, “Shout out the magical powers of EYOE and the Scythe Master. Long may their musical offerings continue to bring bliss to this world.” Four Tet’s last studio albums were Parallel and 871, complementary LPs that followed the preceding Sixteen Oceans. He released Sound Ancestors with Madlib last year. He recently went to court and won a streaming dispute with his former label Domino; while that was going on, he put out a track und...
Thom Yorke Shares New Version of Radiohead’s “Bloom” for Greenpeace: Listen
Thom Yorke has shared a solo rendition of Radiohead’s “Bloom” for a new Greenpeace ad. Check out the video, which is part of Shark Week, a campaign to protect the oceans, below. “In the last 50 years the global shark population has plummeted by 70 percent,” the video description notes. “Sharks are being wiped out by overfishing for profit. But our oceans can recover if we protect them.” Back in 2017, Radiohead collaborated with Hans Zimmer to rework “Bloom” for the BBC series Blue Planet II. That version, recorded with the BBC Concert Orchestra, was retitled “Ocean (Bloom).” Earlier this year, Yorke shared new solo songs “5.17” and “That’s How Horses Are,” as well as his album with Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner, the Smile’s A Light for Attracting Attention. Content This content can also ...
Taika Waititi Reveals Screaming Goats in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Were Inspired by Taylor Swift Meme
Following a successful box office opening, Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi walked through specific scenes of the offbeat Marvel film in an interview with Insider. Those who have seen the film may have noticed that the two giant goats, Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder, sounded a little funny. Waititi was present to reveal why. “The goats were always going to be in there because they are in the comics, but we didn’t know how they would sound,” said Waititi. “Then someone in post-production found this meme of a Taylor Swift song that has screaming goats in it. I didn’t even know that existed. So I hear the screaming goats and I just felt it was awesome. A lot of people think it’s me screaming. It’s not.” The two giant mythical goats were first gifted to Thor (Chris Hemsworth) early...
Netflix Is Teaming up With Microsoft to Provide Ad-Supported Subscriptions
Earlier this year, Netflix announced plans to launch a more affordable ad-supported tier in the hopes of compensating for its dropping subscription numbers, and now the streaming company has announced a partnership with Microsoft to make this happen. Announcing the news in a blog post, Netflix says it’ll be leveraging the tech giant’s advertising platform and network of clients to provide cheaper access for those who wish to subscribe to its streaming service but aren’t looking to spend too much. While no details have been provided around exactly how these ad-supported tiers will work, it’s likely the model will look similar to that of YouTube, which showcases ads at the beginning, end, and sometimes in the middle, of videos. “Microsoft has the proven ability to support all our advertising...
‘Breaking Bad’s Walter White and Jesse Pinkman are Getting Their Own Statues in Albuquerque
In celebration of the massive success of Breaking Bad, the New Mexico city of Albuquerque is now erecting statues of the show’s two main characters Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul). The statues were commissioned by the critically acclaimed show’s creator Vince Gilligan himself back in 2019 and have now been gifted to the city’s government due to his desire to “give something back” to the location where the show was set. “Over the course of 15 years, two TV shows and one movie, Albuquerque has been wonderful to us,” Gilligan said, hoping the statues will be able to attract more tourism to the city. Despite his good intentions, however, some local residents have criticized the glamorization of the two drug dealers, especially given Albuquerque’s ongoing battle wit...
Magixx – Shaye
Nigerian singer Magixx unveils his brand new single titled – “Shaye”. Magixx comes through with a brand new single he calls “Shaye“, for his teeming listeners. His new music is from his second new EP “ATOM” sequel to his debut Magixx EP. The new record is an impressive jam just to rock your mood. It fills in as a follow-up to his previous track “Chocolate“. Listen and share Magixx – “Shaye” below. [embedded content]
Iyanya ft Davido & Kizz Daniel – Like
Don’t miss this brand new single from Iyanya titled – Like, featuring Davido & Kizz Daniel. Nigerian singer Iyanya puts out another brand new single he calls “Like” following his previous track with Ayra Starr titled “Call”. The new record by Iyanya is an impressive one for his beloved fans. It is his second release for the year, and it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Iyanya ft Davido & Kizz Daniel – “Like” below. [embedded content]
Pre-Orders for the SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Are Now Open
SEGA has just announced that pre-orders for its follow-up to the 2019 Genesis Mini are now open. This second version is more compact and advanced with a new line-up of over 50 games, including games from the SEGA CD era — there’s even full-motion video. Sized at 12cm (W) x 3.2cm (H) x 11.6cm (D), the SEGA Genesis Mini 2 comes with one high-speed HDMI cable, a USB power cable, AC adapter, and one controller. SEGA has also sweetened things up by including a previously unreleased game to keep fans guessing. Priced at $103 USD, The SEGA Genesis Mini 2 is available for North American pre-order now over at Amazon where it is officially releasing on October 27. Check out the official page to learn more. [embedded content] In other gaming news, a Nintendo Switch Pro console could be announced this...
Netflix’s Korean Zombie Drama ‘Kingdom’ Is Getting a PC and Mobile Game
Netflix’s hit Korean zombie period drama Kingdom is now receiving its own video game. Destined for both PC and mobile platforms, Kingdom: The Blood is currently being developed by South Korean developer Action Square, which has previously worked on Blade II – The Return of Evil. As you can see in the gameplay trailer above, the experience is largely reminiscent of the television series, with players immersed in a third-person perspective, running around slaying zombies and foes with choreographed swings of a longsword. As the game’s name suggests, there’s plenty of blood splattering everywhere as well. Little else is known about the game for now, and no release date has been attached to the project just yet, but Action Square will be announcing more about Kingdom: The Blood ...
An Insider’s Guide to Bass Coast Music and Art Festival 2022
The time has almost come. After not one, but two postponements, Bass Coast Festival is gearing up for one of its biggest editions yet. From July 8th to 11th, the boutique music and arts fest returns to Merritt, B.C. on the shared traditional territories on the Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx nations. Ahead of Bass Coast’s long-awaited return, EDM.com has put together an insider’s guide to help prospective attendees prepare for what’s to come. And we’ve curated a few handy tips and tricks from the festival’s organizers as well as trusted patrons. PACKING ESSENTIALS When packing for any outdoor activity within Canada, it’s essential to prepare accordingly for the weather. While the forecast may read sunny skies, you just never know when it will cloud over and do...
Stavern Festival Celebrates 20 Years of Pushing the Music Festival Envelope In Norway
With Stavern Festival’s massive 2022 edition just hours away, let’s have a look back at the history of one of Norway’s biggest live music events. Stavernfestivalen—as it’s called in Norwegian—was launched way back in 2001, when its first iterations laid the foundation for what would eventually become one of the country’s most hyped festivals. Since its inception, Stavern took near the city of Larvik in South Norway, which is located in a key spot, reachable within less than two hours from the country’s capital of Oslo. But by 2015, the festival had well-transitioned from a small local event to a powerhouse brand. So it was time to move its location to the gigantic Larvik Golf Arena. With this massive space still acting as the home of Stavern and its a...
