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Balaton Sound, Europe’s Biggest Beachfront Festival, Set for Huge Return In 2022
Since its inception in 2007, Balaton Sound has continued to cultivate a one-of-a-kind festival experience which exists only in a lane of its own. Set to return June 29th to July 2nd in the scenic town of Zamardi, the fest annually offers a world-class lineup of electronic music artists and an oasis of a venue situated on the water’s edge of Lake Balaton, a glittering freshwater lake stretching 48 miles through the center of Hungary. Attendees of Balaton Sound, however, are in for more than just a music festival. It’s easy to see why so many dance music loyalists and thrill-seekers regard the event as one of the best beachfront celebrations of live music in Europe. Tickets are available now and can be purcahsed here. c/o Balaton Sound Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles...
Drake’s Dance Album Shatters Apple Music First-Day Streaming Records
Break out the champagne, Champagne Papi. Drake‘s newest and seventh studio album Honestly, Nevermind has broken Apple Music‘s record for the most first-day streams for a dance album. And it only took one hour. Since the 35-year-old hip-hop superstar only gave one day’s notice before he released the album, achieving such a record is quite impressive, even considering Drake’s prominence in the contemporary music landscape. A departure for Drake, Honestly, Nevermind has been simmering in a melting pot of mixed reviews since its surprise release on Friday, June 17th. Executive-produced by Grammy-winning house music artist Black Coffee, the album is dominated by electronic-focused production from the likes of Coffee, Carnage, Rampa, &ME and Alex Lustig, among others....
Lucrecia Dalt Announces New Album ¡Ay!, Shares Video for New Song: Watch
Lucrecia Dalt has announced the new album ¡Ay!, which gets released on October 14 (via Rvng Intl.). The follow-up to 2020’s No era sólida is led by the new single “No tiempo.” The music video for the new track was conceptualized by Dalt and made by Aina Climent in Mallorca. Watch below. “‘No tiempo’ is one of the first pieces I made for ¡Ay!,” Dalt stated in a press release. “I wanted to explore a sense of weightlessness: with a soft rhythm inspired by a bolero pattern and a voice moving through a swarm of synthesizers. This was the first track where I thought about how I could bring together these two disparate things: bolero and science fiction.” Since sharing No era sólida, Dalt has collaborated with Aaron Dilloway on Lucy & Aaron. She has also released her scores for The Seed and T...
Kacey Musgraves Covers Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love”
Kacey Musgraves has shared a cover of Elvis Presley’s classic “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” Her take on the ballad is the latest track from the soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic about the King. Musgraves’ single arrives with a visual featuring footage from the film, specifically the scenes between Presley (played by Austin Butler) and his wife Priscilla (Olivia DeJonge). Check it out below. Musgraves first performed “Can’t Help Falling in Love” at this year’s Met Gala, which she attended with Luhrmann, Butler, and Priscilla Presley. Elvis hits theaters Friday (June 24). The soundtrack for the film arrives the same day, and includes contributions from Doja Cat (“Vegas”), Eminem and CeeLo Green (“The King and I”), and more. A number of the singles from the soundtrack incorporate sampl...
Disco Great Patrick Adams Dies at 72
Patrick Adams, the disco engineer and super producer who helmed countless hits, has died, his daughter Joi Sanchez wrote on Facebook and frequent collaborators Denise Wilkinson (of Ladies of SKYY) and Austin Wilkinson confirmed to Pitchfork. “He who dubbed me joy at birth, taught me how to live in love, made himself unforgettable in every way to me and to so many others in the world. Patrick Adams has moved on but some of us, like me, will forever be stuck [happily] in what he created for us and by us,” wrote Sanchez. No cause of death was given. Patrick Adams was 72. Born in 1950, Adams played in a Harlem band called the Sparks and began orbiting the production world as a teenager. He rehearsed bands, observed engineering sessions, and eventually began to write, arrange, and produce for P...
Lil Tjay Shot in New Jersey, Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder
New York rapper and singer Lil Tjay was shot in Edgewater, New Jersey last night, TMZ, CBS New York, and NJ Advance Media report. The incident occurred shortly after midnight last night in what police said was an attempted armed robbery. According to police, Tjay and 22-year-old Antoine Boyd were both shot at a local shopping plaza called 14 The Promenade. Tjay has reportedly undergone emergency surgery, TMZ reports. Mohamed Konate, 27, was arrested by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the New York City Police Department. He was charged with three counts of attempted murder, three counts of armed robbery, aggravated assault, and weapons-related offenses. Boyd and Jeffrey Valdez, who was also with Tjay at the time of the shooting, were arrested for unlawful weapon possession. ...
Justin Timberlake Issues a Much-Needed Apology for His Khakis in That Viral Dance Video
It’s been less than a week since Justin Timberlake went viral for an awkward dance routine during a Washington D.C. performance, and on Wednesday (June 22), the star delivered a hilarious apology. “D.C., I want to apologize to you for two reasons: here and here,” he said in a video posted to his Instagram Stories, zooming the camera into a close up of his feet. “I had a long talk with both of them, individually, and said, ‘Don’t you ever do that to me again.’” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The “Cry Me a River” singer also pointed out the pair of khaki pants that fans on TikTok poked fun at him for. “Maybe it was the khakis. It was a real khaki vibe,” he joked. JT concluded by vowing that his feet will “get it right” in...
Britney Spears Returns to Instagram With New House Update: ‘Change Is So Great’
It’s been a week since Britney Spears posted on Instagram, her social media platform of choice, and after a few days of her profile being inactive, she’s back with a positive update for fans. Alongside a series of bikini selfies and a video of her new husband Sam Asghari diving into a swimming pool, Spears shared that the couple moved into their new home “around the same time” as their wedding. “Not the smartest thing to do, she wrote in the caption. “Oh well it’s coming together … it’s so weird I wake up and everything is new … new pool … new kitchen … new bed … I think I’m in shock !!! Figuring out a couple of things … I definitely like being outside but I also like being inside too … my yard is sick so my dogs are in pig heaven !!! Change is so great … as my kids say … that’s fetch !!!”...
Universal Music Launches Media Platform to Better Connect Artists With Brands
Universal Music Group for Brands (UMGB) has launched an advanced media and data platform designed to more easily connect brands with exclusive UMG artist content, the company announced Wednesday (June 22). Called the UMusic Media Network, the platform will give brands access to UMG’s inventory of music video content spanning all leading social platforms as well as UMG data and insights, allowing them to hyper-target audiences at scale. Content offered through the network will include official music videos, songs and lyrics videos, artist vlogs and lifestyle content from UMG-owned platforms including Rebel Labs, Mercury Studios and Polygram Entertainment. The network will also offer branded content and partnership opportunities across all of UMG’s labels and artists. UMGB claims to boast te...
SiriusXM’s Senior Director, Country Programming JR Schumann to Exit
JR Schumann, senior director of country programming at SiriusXM, will exit his role July 15, the company has announced. SiriusXM’s vp, programming, Darrin Smith, will then oversee those channels on an interim basis. “After almost seven years, I’ve decided to leave SiriusXM and pursue other opportunities and adventures,” Schumann said in a statement. “I’m beyond proud of everything my team and I have accomplished and wish everyone at SiriusXM nothing but continued success.” Schumann joined SiriusXM in December 2015, and his role included overseeing SiriusXM’s country and Christian programming, as well as the Elvis Radio channel. Prior to his role at SiriusXM, Schumann served as operations manager for Cumulus Media’s Dallas stations, as well as program director duties for country stations KS...
SPIN First Drop: Visionaries – Mikey Lion & Desert Hearts
In our first SPIN First Drop: Visionaries Edition, we spotlight DJ and Desert Hearts co-founder, Mikey Lion. With the moniker “House, Techno, Love,” Desert Hearts, of course, features an extraordinary array of artists in house and techno. But it’s the “love” aspect that embodies Desert Hearts’ DNA. Seemingly everywhere you go, positive energy, connectivity, and overall epic high vibes permeate the air. Desert Hearts’ recent event last spring marked their 10th Anniversary celebration, but their journey through the pandemic saw them lose their venue and there was definitely a question as to whether the festival would survive. Finally landing their new venue at Lake Perris marked a new era for Desert Hearts along with a newfound musical direction, featuring the likes of Detroit’s very own Car...
Snoop Dogg & Tha Dogg Pound “Whoopty Whoop,” Curren$y “Me & Bruh” & More | Daily Visuals 6.21.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Now that Snoop Dogg is officially the H.N.I.C of Death Row Records it’s only right that he give some label OG’s some love and who better than his own crew, Tha Dogg Pound. Coming through with some new visuals to “Whoopty Whoop,” Daz Dillinger and Kurupt throw up their hood from the block to the car show where a sea of blue rolls with them as they turn up with the fans and their fam. It would’ve been cool to see Snoop in the video too but it is what it is. R.I.P. Nate Dogg. From the West to the East, Curren$y keeps his affinity for automobiles on display and in his clip to “Me & Bruh” pours himself a cup and shows off his car collection like Unbreakable Kicks flaunts his kicks collection. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Fat Trel, Enchan...
