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Listen to Idris Elba’s Mischievous Single, “Body Shots”
Idris Elba is a true force to be reckoned with. The DJ, house music producer and Golden Globe-winning actor has now returned to his very own 7WALLACE record label for a new single, “Body Shots.” Made for the club, this record will surely have dancefloors moving and grooving. In signature Elba style, the song has a suave attitude and feel. A sultry house beat combines with playful chords, mischievous horns and vocals that rap about body shots, setting the scene for an extravagant night out. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles In addition to running his own imprint, Elba is currently working on his Summer Bits project. For eight weeks this summer, he will be dropping a new DJ mix every Friday. Listen to Volume 1 and Volume 2 now and stay tuned for the rest. Elba will also be spending his...
Watch a Ballet Scene With Music By Thomas Bangalter, His First Post-Daft Punk Project
Fans of Daft Punk can now listen to new music composed by Thomas Bangalter, whose first project following the robots’ split, a French ballet, has wrapped up its debut run. The legendary Daft Punk member signed on to write the music for “Mythologies,” which dropped the curtain at the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux on July 1st before concluding its first cycle on the 10th. The program is now slated for a 37-date national tour. Bangalter’s score is not available to stream but you can watch footage, obtained by Euronews, containing a track from “Mythologies.” The symphonic number features eerie, rhythmic strings and gliding glissandos, recalling the orchestral work found in Daft Punk’s 2013 single “Giorgio by Moroder.” Shades of ambient electron...
Watch a Ballet Scene With Music By Thomas Bangalter, His First Post-Daft Punk Project
Fans of Daft Punk can now listen to new music composed by Thomas Bangalter, whose first project following the robots’ split, a French ballet, has wrapped up its debut run. The legendary Daft Punk member signed on to write the music for “Mythologies,” which dropped the curtain at the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux on July 1st before concluding its first cycle on the 10th. The program is now slated for a 37-date national tour. Bangalter’s score is not available to stream but you can watch footage, obtained by Euronews, containing a track from “Mythologies.” The symphonic number features eerie, rhythmic strings and gliding glissandos, recalling the orchestral work found in Daft Punk’s 2013 single “Giorgio by Moroder.” Shades of ambient electron...
Opiuo Announces 2022 Tour and New Album, “A Shape of Sound”
Electronic music aficionados in New Zealand, Australia and the U.S. can look forward to a summer of Opiuo. The virtuosic DJ and music producer, whose signature sound blends elements of soul, funk and glitch hop, has announced his upcoming fifth album, A Shape Of Sound. Slated for release on August 25th, the record will include Opiuo’s first single of 2022, the stunning “Gravitate.” Opiuo also recently took to Twitter to confirm a collaboration with French bass music star CloZee, but he hasn’t announced whether or not it will appear on A Shape Of Sound. Opiuo also announced a 2022 tour in celebration of the album’s announcement. The eponymous tour is set to kick off on August 28th, when he’ll set the tone with a momentous hometown show in New Zealand...
Three BTS Projects Coming to Disney+, Including “Permission to Dance on Stage” Concert Film
Disney and HYBE have forged a new partnership, and their first order of business is producing a series of projects featuring the members of BTS. According to The Hollywood Reporter, HYBE — the South Korean entertainment company in charge of BTS’ record label, Big Hit — has signed on to create five titles with the Mouse House for Disney+, including three exclusive projects featuring BTS or some of its members. The first is BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage — LA, a concert film immortalizing the group’s November 2021 performance at Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium, which marked their first in-person live event since 2019. The second project, In the Soup: Friendcation, is a travel reality show that sees BTS’ V, Itaewon Class’ Seo-jun Park, Parasite star Woo-shik Choi, Hyung-sik P...
Manila Killa’s Long-Awaited Debut Album to Feature Lights, EVAN GIIA, More: See the Full Tracklist
Gearing up for the release of his debut album, Manila Killa has revealed its tracklist and features. Titled DUSK, the record is scheduled to drop on July 21st. If its list of collaborators is any indication, fans are safe to expect a song-cycle of spellbinding indie dance music. Killa has teamed up with Lights, EVAN GIIA, fknsyd, Panama and more to breathe life into the long-awaited album. DUSK will also feature Giolì & Assia, who appear on the album’s tenth track, “Heart to the Night,” alongside another red-hot electronic music duo, Night Tales. Part of EDM.com‘s esteemed Class of 2021, the Italian tandem are renowned for their atmospheric sound and sublime live sets, like their recent performance from Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano. Manila Ki...
Brandi Carlile Taps Maren Morris, Sara Bareilles, Wynonna for Girls Just Wanna Weekend Festival 2023
Brandi Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend festival will return to the Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico next year. Set for January 9th through 13th, 2023, the fourth installment of the women-fronted destination concert will feature Maren Morris, Sara Bareilles, Wynonna Judd, and more. Lucius, Yola, Allison Russell, Joy Oladokun, Ruby Amanfu, Natalie Hemby, Brandy Clark, and Brittney Spencer round off the Girls Just Wanna Weekend lineup. Carlile will, of course, headline the event. Guests will have the choice of staying at either the Hard Rock Hotel or the adults-only Barceló Maya Riviera Resort for the all-inclusive destination festival. Packages offer guests such perks as unlimited drinks and access to spas and fitness centers, while those who choose to stay at the Barceló Maya Rivi...
Better Call Saul’s Mid-Season Premiere Proves That Compelling Prequels Are Possible: Review
[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Better Call Saul, Season 4 Episode 8, “Point and Shoot.”] After tonight, the number of remaining Better Call Saul episodes can be counted on one hand, and “Point and Shoot” does an exquisite job of making clear why that is so simultaneously exciting and sad. While it’s yet to be seen if one of TV’s great artistic achievements will fully stick the landing, the beginning of the show’s final run of new episodes packs an entire season’s worth of stress into its slightly extended runtime, while also continuing to deliver the kind of nuanced, character-driven moments which make the show so unforgettable. It’s a pretty remarkable achievement given the nature of the series, which jumps back and forth occasionally in its timeline but for the bulk ...
Zack de la Rocha Injures Leg During Rage Against the Machine Concert
Zack de la Rocha apparently injured his leg during Rage Against the Machine’s concert in Chicago on Monday. According to Consequence correspondent Allen Halas, de la Rocha sustained the injury four songs into the band’s main set at Chicago’s United Center. He was helped off stage by the band’s crew members, but after a brief break the concert resumed with de la Rocha performing while seated on a monitor. He attempted to stand up at various points, but was unable to put any weight on the leg. Consequence has reached out to Rage Against the Machine’s representatives for more information. Advertisement Related Video Monday’s show marked only the second date of Rage Against the Machine’s long-awaited reunion tour, which officially kicked off on Saturday in East Troy, Wisconsin. It remains to b...
Meek Mill Clarifies Roc Nation Management Departure: ‘We Came to That Agreement Together’
In the wake of Billboard‘s report that Meek Mill has parted ways with Roc Nation Management, the chart-topping rapper took to Twitter to issue some clarifications. “All I seen today was meek and roc part ways,” he tweeted Monday (July 11). “…I’m personally handling my own business so I can take risk and grow ..we came to that agreement together.” The rapper continued that he’s still tied to the larger Roc Nation company, including a label deal for his Dreamchasers imprint, his work with Reform Alliance — a non-profit organization he created with Roc Nation founder Jay-Z that’s set on eliminating unjust sentencing laws in the United States — as well as “many other investments” with Hov. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In another tweet posted min...
Meek Mill Clarifies Roc Nation Management Departure: ‘We Came to That Agreement Together’
In the wake of Billboard‘s report that Meek Mill has parted ways with Roc Nation Management, the chart-topping rapper took to Twitter to issue some clarifications. “All I seen today was meek and roc part ways,” he tweeted Monday (July 11). “…I’m personally handling my own business so I can take risk and grow ..we came to that agreement together.” The rapper continued that he’s still tied to the larger Roc Nation company, including a label deal for his Dreamchasers imprint, his work with Reform Alliance — a non-profit organization he created with Roc Nation founder Jay-Z that’s set on eliminating unjust sentencing laws in the United States — as well as “many other investments” with Hov. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In another tweet posted min...
BTS to Star in Three Disney+ Shows as Part of Hybe Partnership
Disney and BTS are getting into business together. The Walt Disney Company and BTS’ studio home Hybe revealed a new global content partnership Tuesday that will see the companies work together to produce five streaming titles, including three exclusive projects featuring BTS or BTS members. Aligning itself with the world’s most popular K-pop group is undoubtedly a coup for Disney, as it seeks to both ramp up global subscriber counts and catch up with Netflix as a destination for bankable Korean entertainment. The three upcoming titles featuring the K-pop stars include: Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage – LA: An exclusive cinematic 4K concert film featuring BTS’ live performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewoo...
