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The Next Generation of Latin LGBTQ Stars: 10 Artists Blazing New Trails
The future of Latin music is queer. More than a decade since Ricky Martin kicked down the closet door, many artists in Latin music have openly expressed their queer identities in their songs while concurrently owning the charts. Among the biggest Latin acts in the world right now are Anitta, Kali Uchis, María Becerra and Tokischa, who proudly represent for the LGBTQ+ community. About the connection she shares with her LGBTQ+ fans, Anitta tells Billboard, “I think they are so lovely and supportive and at the same time, it’s like a big family. We’re all supporting each other. I feel like it’s all about freedom. It’s all about having the freedom to be yourself, to do what you want, to embrace who you are, and not be afraid or scared or embarrassed of anything because that’s just us.” Being op...
Bonnaroo 2022 Hulu Livestream Schedule & Details Announced
The 2022 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival kicks off today (June 16) in Manchester, Tennessee. Headlining tonight is Gryffin, followed by J. Cole tomorrow night, Tool on Saturday night, and Stevie Nicks on the closing Sunday night, June 19. Additional performers at this year’s festival include 21 Savage, Roddy Ricch, Disclosure, Sons of Kemet, Indigo De Souza, Chvrches, Japanese Breakfast, Arlo Parks, Tierra Whack, Tinashe, and the Weather Station. Bonnaroo 2022 is also streaming live on Hulu. Tune in at Hulu, starting at 4 p.m. Eastern. Find the full streaming schedule below. Channel 1 Schedule (All times listed in Eastern Standard Time) Schedule is subject to change Thursday, June 16, 2022 4:00 PM – Kenny Mason4:50 PM – Calder Allen5:40 PM – Nothing6:10 PM – The ...
Flatbush Zombies’ Meechy Darko Announces Debut Solo Album, Shares New Video: Watch
Flatbush Zombies rapper Meechy Darko has announced his first solo album. The studio record, Gothic Luxury, is out August 26 via Loma Vista. The LP’s first single is “Kill Us All (K.U.A.),” and it is co-produced by Tyler Dopps and Joshua “Budo” Karp, with additional production by Dot da Genius. The song arrives with a music video directed by Meechy Darko and Tyler Serebreni. Check out the new video below. Gothic Luxury is executive produced by Dot da Genius and mixed by Neal Pogue. “I had no choice but to make this the most personal thing I’ve ever done because fortunately or unfortunately, I’m in an extremely soul-stirring part of my life right now,” Meecho Darko said of his new album in a press release. “Who I was yesterday may not be who I am tomorrow. I’m not who I was last week. Ther...
Eminem and CeeLo Green Share Dr. Dre–Produced New Song “The King and I”
Baz Luhrmann’s new Elvis Presley biopic, Elvis, hits theaters on June 24, but, today, you can hear Eminem’s new song for the movie. It’s called “The King and I” and it features CeeLo Green. The song is produced by Dr. Dre. That is it below. Elvis chronicles the life and career of Elvis Presley. It stars Austin Butler as the iconic rock’n’roll figure and Tom Hanks as Presley’s infamous manager Colonel Tom Parker. In addition to “The King & I,” the film also includes a new Doja Cat song called “Vegas,” as well as Swae Lee and Diplo’s recent single “Tupelo Shuffle.” Eminem’s most recent album, Music to Be Murdered By, came out in 2020. He’s since been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, dropped a 20th anniversary edition of The Eminem Show, and performed at the Super Bowl 2022...
FKA twigs Releases New Song “Killer”: Listen
After performing it during her “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert,” FKA twigs has officially released her new single “Killer.” She wrote the song with Jimmy Napes, Amanda Ghost, and Jonny Coffer. The track is produced by FKA twigs and Jonny Coffer and has additional production by El Guincho. Listen to FKA twigs’ new song “Killer” below. In a statatement, FKA twigs said: “It’s dangerous to be a woman in love”—when at its worst the effects of heart break can define one’s trajectory much more than the beauty of the love itself, in my song “Killer” I explore this concept. The navigation, the hunt and the kill. The death of promises, dreams and the future that was once promised. But like the wildest plucked roses, I find myself more beautiful delicately wilted, in shadow, forced solace, darkened at the ...
Two Door Cinema Club Return With “Wonderful Life,” Tease Upcoming Album Keep On Smiling: Exclusive
When Two Door Cinema Club returned back in 2019 with False Alarm, there was a delightful tone of being “seriously unserious.” But now, that lighthearted message means something a bit different; after two years of a pandemic and a lengthy period of being stuck at home, playful and positive art helped lessen the weight of our global situation, and as most of us exit lockdown, there’s a definable sense of tension around re-entering the world and starting over. For Two Door Cinema Club, they just want you to keep calm and smile on. Today (June 16th), they’ve announced their forthcoming fifth studio album, set for release on September 2nd of this year. Keep On Smiling as a title implies a couple different things: for one, it’s a steadfast image of positivity and optimism, a plea to keep sp...
Bonnaroo to Livestream 64 Sets on Hulu: See the Schedule
Bonnaroo will air a number of this weekend’s performances live on Hulu. Between June 16th and 19th, Hulu subscribers can catch 64 Bonnaroo sets airing across two channels. The livestream schedule includes marquee sets from J. Cole, Machine Gun Kelly, Roddy Ricch, 21 Savage, Flume, and Herbie Hancock. Besides them, exciting artists including Japanese Breakfast, Arlo Parks, Kenny Mason, The Weather Station, slowthai Indigo De Souza, The War on Drugs, CHVRCHES, Tove Lo, Bleachers, Disclosure, and Tierra Whack will also be on tap. Check out the full schedule below. All sets are in Eastern Standard Time, and the schedule is subject to change. Advertisement Ed. Note: Subscribe to The What Podcast, our live music and festival podcast that was conceived on the grounds of Bonnaroo. Channel 1 S...
Jerrod Carmichael Says Dave Chappelle’s Trans Jokes Are “An Odd Hill to Die On”
Dave Chappelle has stirred up a lot of conversation about cancel culture and offensive comedy since he decided to make transgender people the butt of all of his jokes, and now, Jerrod Carmichael has entered the chat. In a new interview with GQ, the openly gay comedian questioned Chappelle’s tendency to double down on transphobia, calling his position “an odd hill to die on.” Carmichael was originally proclaiming his love for Generation Z after sharing an anecdote about his young cousin being his most supportive relative after he came out as gay. “I love this generation,” the comedian said. “I actually fuck with them, and fuck all those comedians that are going so hard against them.” Naturally, then, the conversation turned to Chappelle, who has recently become a figurehead for co...
John Fogerty Announces 2022 Tour with Sons Shane and Tyler as Openers
John Fogerty will return to the road beginning in Summer 2022 for his “Travelin’ Band Family Tour” with his sons Shane and Tyler, whose band Hearty Har will serve as support throughout the trek. In addition to his solo discography, Fogerty will play hits from Creedence Clearwater Revival. The family affair kicks off on June 17th with a casino show in Airway Heights, Washington. From there, Fogerty will make stops in Aspen, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Atlantic City, New Jersey. At the moment, the trek is scheduled to wrap in September, but a press release promises more dates to be announced. See the full itinerary below. Tickets are available now via Ticketmaster. Related Video “It is with the greatest joy to see my sons Shane and Tyler creating great music with their own unique so...
FKA twigs Drops New Heartbreak Anthem “Killer”
Following a performance of the track during her take over of NPR’s popular Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series earlier this month, FKA twigs has officially delivered her latest single “Killer.” The Cheltenham-born artist wrote the track alongside Jimmy Napes, Amanda Ghost and Jonny Coffer, with production from Coffer and El Guincho. “‘It’s dangerous to be a woman in love’ – when at its worst the effects of heartbreak can define one’s trajectory much more than the beauty of the love itself, in my song ‘Killer’ I explore this concept,” FKA twigs said of the new track in a statement. “The navigation, the hunt and the kill. The death of promises, dreams and the future that was once promised. But like the wildest plucked roses, I find myself more beautiful delicately wilted, in shadow, forced solac...
Steve Lacy Releases New Track “Mercury”
Today, Steve Lacy released his new track “Mercury” with an accompanying music video. From his forthcoming album Gemini Rights, the new track marks Lacy’s first new single since 2019. Blending 60s Brazilian bossa nova and 70s funk styles, the new track was written and produced completely by the Compton-born musician. “Gemini/I’m a myth and I’m a legend/ Whom never wins/And might not ever play again/Keep falling in (Keep falling in, yeah)/Love so fast and back out again/Speeding/When I should ease it,” sings Lacy in the first verse. The accompanying music video shows Lacy moving around a fenced-in square inside of a warehouse wearing a white shirt with an S on the front and a red target on the back, black pants and black leather boots. By the end of the video, Lacy’s clothes are in tatters, ...
A Beyoncé Renaissance Is Coming
Be ready, Beyhive: A revival is coming. Beyoncé will be experiencing a Renaissance with her seventh studio album — and Act I will be dropping extremely soon. It’s been six years since Queen B released the universally acclaimed Lemonade, and four since Everything Is Love, her joint album released with her husband Jay-Z as The Carters. On Thursday (June 16), the Tidal streaming service and Columbia Records announced that she is finally returning for her new solo studio album, called Renaissance, this summer. Her social media bios have also changed to coincide with the announcement and list the date of the first release as July 29. What Act I actually means has yet to be revealed, but fan accounts have begun parsing the metadata available across the web. For example, the Apple Music lis...
