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Kate Bush Crowns Global 200 Chart, Harry Styles Makes History Atop Global Excl. U.S.
Kate Bush‘s 1985 classic “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” hits No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, powered by its sync in the new fourth season of Netflix’s Stranger Things. Meanwhile, Harry Styles‘ “As It Was” logs a record-breaking 10th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. survey. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Plus, Post Malone’s “I Like You (A Happier Song),” featuring Doja Cat, debuts at No. 7 on the Global 200 and two songs ascend to the Global Excl. U.S. top 10: Shakira and Rauw Alejandro’s “Te Felicito” (29-6) and Bad Bunny’s “Efecto” (13-9). The two charts, which began in September 2020, rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Lumi...
R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Cochise, Josh Levi, Fana Hues & More
Another Monday, another round-up of the freshest picks of the week. From smooth, late-night R&B to upbeat, 808-filled rap anthems, this list is bound to have a track suitable for every moment of the next seven days. This week, listen to the sounds of easy life, Fana Hues, Josh Levi, Preyé and more. And of course, don’t forget to share the wealth with our Spotify playlist, linked below. easy life feat. Kevin Abstract, “Dear Miss Holloway” [embedded content] easy life linked with Kevin Abstract for their new single “Dear Miss Holloway.” The wistful, laid back track is the second glimpse into their forthcoming album Maybe In Another Life slated to release August 12. “Kevin raps about expectations versus reality, choice, and regret,” said the UK band’s frontman Murray Matravers. “Thematica...
Tame Impala, Iggy Pop & King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard to Headline 2022 Desert Daze Festival
Desert Daze announced their 2022 festival on Monday (June 13) in celebration of their tenth installment of art and music in Southern California. This year will feature a return set from Tame Impala who had to cut off their 2018 headline set when a massive storm rolled in. Four years later, the group will perform its groundbreaking second album, Lonerism, in its entirety on the weekend of the album’s 10th anniversary. Desert Daze will take place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 in Lake Perris, Calif. and also feature return sets from headliners Iggy Pop, who will perform his only U.S. show this year, and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Additional artists joining the headliners over the course of the three days and nights include Chicano Batman, The Marías, Sky Ferreira, Cortex, BADBADNOTGOOD, Bo...
Rian Johnson Reveals Title of Knives Out Sequel
With the much-anticipated sequel to 2019’s Knives Out expected out later this year, writer and director Rian Johnson has revealed its title: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. In the Twitter thread announcing the title, Johnson also shared how he was inspired by Agatha Christie’s work while working on the sequel. “Something I love about Agatha Christie is how she never tread water creatively,” he wrote. “I think there’s a misperception that her books use the same formula over and over, but fans know the opposite is true. It wasn’t just settings or murder methods, she was constantly stretching the genre conceptually.” Johnson continued, “Under the umbrella of the whodunnit she wrote spy thrillers, proto-slasher horrors, serial killer hunts, gothic romances, psychological character stud...
Zeal & Ardor’s Manuel Gagneux Launches Yacht Rock Side-Project Soft Captain, Shares “Too Long”: Stream
We didn’t see this coming: Zeal & Ardor mastermind Manuel Gagneux has unveiled a yacht rock side-project called Soft Captain. The group has offered up the vintage-looking video for the song “Too Long.” Heavy Consequence readers might be familiar with Gagneux from his work in Zeal & Ardor, who we’ve championed time and again on the site. Considering the heavy avant-metal nature of that project, it’s quite a surprise seeing Gagneux wearing a Jimmy Buffett-style sailor hat and singing soft rock. “I have also a Yacht Rock band now,” Gagneux commented in a social media announcement. “Make of that what you will.” Advertisement Related Video It’s a testament to his versatility as a vocalist — a central element to both Zeal & Ardor and Soft Captain. On “Too Long,” Gagneux provides...
R.I.P. Philip Baker Hall, Beloved Actor in Seinfeld and Paul Thomas Anderson Films Dead at 90
Philip Baker Hall, legendary character actor and frequent collaborator with Paul Thomas Anderson, is dead at the age of 90, his neighbor Sam Farmer confirmed. “My neighbor, friend, and one of the wisest, most talented and kindest people I’ve ever met, Philip Baker Hall, died peacefully last night,” Farmer wrote on Twitter. “He was surrounded by loved ones. The world has an empty space in it.” Hall had been suffering from emphysema for several years. Hall appeared in Anderson’s first three feature films, starring in Hard Eight and joining memorable ensembles in Boogie Nights and Magnolia. He also booked one of the most memorable guest parts in Seinfeld history as library cop Lt. Joe Bookman, and had scene-stealing roles as a doctor in Curb Your Enthus...
Joan Jett Blasts SeaWorld for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Animals
Joan Jett appeared virtually at SeaWorld’s annual shareholders meeting on Monday to excoriate the enterprise for its alleged animal abuses, namely their methods of forced breeding. Appearing on behalf of PETA, the punk rock icon said in prepared remarks: “SeaWorld has caused public outrage by continuing to forcibly breed bottlenose dolphins and beluga whales in order to create generations of animals who then suffer in cramped tanks, deprived of any semblance of a natural life.” “In the park’s breeding program, unwilling female dolphins are taken from the water and sometimes even drugged so they can’t fight back while SeaWorld staff thrust tubes filled with semen into their uteruses,” Jett went on to claim. “Some must endure this process repeatedly, only for their babies to die or be taken ...
Roddy Ricch Has Weapons Possession Charges Dismissed
On Saturday night, June 11, Roddy Ricch was arrested while trying to enter Governors Ball and was unable to perform at the Queens, New York festival. He was charged with four counts of criminal possession of a weapon, one count of possession of a large capacity ammo feeding device, and one count of unlawful possession of a large capacity ammo feeding device. The criminal charges have now been dismissed, according to the Daily News and Rolling Stone. On Sunday night, Ricch performed at Hot 97 Summer Jam at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. According to footage posted on social media, the rapper led the crowd in chanting “Fuck the NYPD!” Pitchfork has reached out to representatives for Roddy Ricch for comment and additional information.
Badge Époque Ensemble Announce New Album, Share Video for New Song “Zodiac”: Watch
Badge Époque Ensemble have announced a new album, a follow-up to 2020’s Self Help. It’s titled Clouds of Joy and it’s out September 9 via Telephone Explosion. They’ve shared one song from the album, “Zodiac,” along with a video for it by Colin Medley. Check out “Zodiac” and the Clouds of Joy tracklist below. Led by Max Turnbull, the Toronto group issued the Nature, Man & Woman EP and a self-titled project in 2019. Fellow Toronto artist James Baley, who released his debut album A Story last year, makes a guest appearance on “Zodiac.” Self Help made it to the long list for Canada’s esteemed Polaris Music Prize in 2020. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Clouds of Joy: 01 Conspiring With Nature02 Clouds of Joy03 Let Breath Be the Sum04 Badge Époque Ens...
Tame Impala to Headline Desert Daze With Lonerism 10th Anniversary Set
Tame Impala, Iggy Pop, and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are set to headline Desert Daze 2022. It happens September 30 to October 2 in Lake Perris, California. Perfume Genius, Sky Ferreira, Aldous Harding, BadBadNotGood, and Chicano Batman are also among those slated to perform. See the rest of the lineup in the poster below. Tame Impala will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of 2012’s Lonerism at Desert Daze, performing the album in full. The band’s festival date coincides with the week of the album’s original release, which happened on October 5, 2012. Iggy Pop’s set at the festival is also his only show in North America for 2022, according to a Desert Daze press release. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy somethin...
Watch Bartees Strange’s Video for New Song “Wretched”
Bartees Strange has released a new single from his second album Farm to Table, a track titled “Wretched.” Check it out with a video by Michael Parks Randa below. In a statement about “Wretched,” the Washington, D.C. artist offered a dedication: This song is about the people who’ve always stood by me, even when I was wretched. When I was trying to be something other than myself—they saw me even through that and held me down. Folks from past lives, and folks who’ll play a big part in my future—I’m grateful for them and the love they’ve poured into me. This song is for and about them. Since issuing his debut album Live Forever in 2020, the singer-songwriter has updated the record with a deluxe edition, co-produced an Oceanator LP, remixed Phoebe Bridgers’ “Kyoto,” and covered songs by TV on t...
Desert Daze 2022: Tame Impala to Play Lonerism, Iggy Pop’s Only North American Show
Desert Daze is back for its 10th edition — and it’s quite a lineup. Tame Impala will mark the 10th anniversary of its Lonerism by heading to the California desert to play the album in full. Iggy Pop is also playing what’s billed as his only North American show in 2022 at the festival. The punk legend is currently on tour in Europe. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard will also be on hand and are gearing up to play an “Exclusive Southern California Set.” Other artists featured include Chicano Batman, The Marías, Sky Ferreira, BADBADNOTGOOD, JPEGMAFIA, Perfume Genius, Aldous Harding, and Men I Trust among many more. As usual, Desert Daze will feature a number of video artists and art installations including work by Tarik Barri, Mad Alchemy Liquid Light Show, and Slim Reaper. The festival ta...
