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Listen: Slynk Transformed a Sample Pack Tutorial Into a Glitch Hop Goliath, “Bust It”
Known for his funky electronic sound and Albeton tutorials, Australian DJ and producer Slynk generated his new single “Bust It” by showcasing the versatility of a sample pack. Back in January, Slynk uploaded a video to YouTube called the “Biggest Sample Pack Ever,” where he put Black Octopus Sound’s Leviathan IV bundle to the ultimate test. He decided that the best way to showcase the pack’s 6,500-plus sounds would be to create four songs in four different genres, and then put it all together as one. For this endeavor, Slynk chose to experiment with drum & bass, dubstep, glitch hop and synthwave. Watch him break down his process below. Upon completion, the Vancouver-based tastemaker came to realize that one of the songs he had produced for the ...
E11EVEN Miami Revs Up for F1 Big Race Weekend With Tiësto, Diplo and More
All roads in Miami lead back to E11EVEN—especially during Big Race Weekend. Formula One racing, one of the most popular sports on the planet, is hosting the first-ever Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium from May 6-8. Ergo, next week Miami will turn into a partying haven and E11EVEN is doing what it does best: celebrating. The iconic, award-winning Ultraclub has announced an expansive week of can’t-miss shows, bringing the horsepower to Big Race Weekend with zero pitstops. E11EVEN will fire the starting pistol on Wednesday with chart-topping rapper Rick Ross before Grammy-winning electronic music superstar Diplo throws down the following night. Hip-hop luminaries Travis Scott and Snoop Dogg will then perform on back-to-back nights before Tiësto crosses the finis...
Not Your Average Joe
The comedian Joe List is set to premiere his newest special, entitled This Year’s Material, on his popular YouTube channel, continuing a trend of DIY releases, such as Mark Normand’s Out to Lunch, Shane Gillis’s Live in Austin, as well as List’s own excellent 2020 set I Hate Myself. Each of those specials have garnered millions of views, not due to any sort of controversial material that would attract otherwise disinterested lookie-loos, but from hundreds of hours of road-tested material that has captured the attention of those of us only interested in punchlines. It is the opinion of this writer that Joe List is, pound-for-pound, the best working stand-up comic in America. His self-deprecating nature (“I Hate Myself” is both a title and common phrase for List) belies a novelistic detail f...
Relationship Regrets: Should Dani Have Encouraged Her Ex To Move On With Kyra?
Actions speak louder than words, and on tonight’s episode of Ex on the Beach, Dani’s were completely deafening. So now that it’s clear she still has feelings for ex-boyfriend David, and her encouragement for David to move on may have been prematurely offered, do you think it was smart for her to set her former flame free, or should she have been more honest about the pain she felt in letting him go? David – who seemed thrilled at the idea of reconciling with Dani when she first arrived to the house – continued to change his tune. And why? His longtime crush Kyra had since moved in too and diverted David’s attention. So Dani did something few saw coming: She told David he had her blessing to move on. In theory, it seemed especially grown-up and decent. In practice it…pretty much just ...
Season 3 Newbies: Here Are The All Stars’ Original MTV Cast Photos
This All Stars season, host TJ Lavin has “upped the ante” with the cast of Challenge veterans. Some know what it takes to win in this spinoff series, some have competed and did not prevail, and others are brand-new to this specific game. It’s tradition around here to look back at the players’ original Real World and Road Rules cast photos — peep these Season 1 and Season 2 throwbacks — to remember where they began on this network. Regardless of whether or not they have competed recently or years ago, chasing that elusive title or multiple gold medals, the players below all share this common denominator: They are all All Stars rookies! Check out the roundup of the All Stars Season 3 newbies below, and do not miss the premiere on May 11, streaming exclusiv...
Girlpool, A Band Defined By The Unity Of Two, Invite Collaboration
By Gabriel Aikins In the eight years the Los Angeles band Girlpool have been around, the project has taken friends Avery Tucker and Harmony Trividid from their teenage years into adulthood, and through the far corners of genre and sound. The spare, folk-inspired tracks on the duo’s 2015 debut album Before the World Was Big merged with dreamy pop melodies and indie-rock riffs as they continued to mature and experiment. Four years later, the introspective writing on the melancholy collection What Chaos Is Imaginary showcased the duo’s sensitive, insightful views of growing up and the world around them. With the release of their expansive fourth LP, Forgiveness, Girlpool have become more in tune with themselves and each other, a synchronicity that allows them to push their music in any direct...
Paul McCartney Kicks Off His Tour in Spokane With a Little Help From His Friends
The emotion started welling up during, of all songs, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.” Something about the sight of a gaggle of teen girls, singing the nonsense chorus of that White Album classic started to crack my critical resolve. By the time Paul McCartney hit the chords of “Hey Jude,” already two-plus hours into the opening night of his 2022 American tour, the tears were soaking into my face mask. This was not the reaction I anticipated having after a long drive to Spokane, Washington to be on hand for the kick-off of this 16-date run of shows. Going into the evening, I was carrying with me a not-too-small amount of Macca fatigue. Even during a global pandemic, the man was everywhere. Unpacking his career amid artful lighting with Rick Rubin. Straining to keep his former band together while...
Claire Khodara Makes Modern Lullabies for a Cause
The Vatican’s former soprano soloist for two popes. A contestant on season nine of American Idol. The CEO of STARROCK Productions. An autism advocate. Singer-songwriter. Wife. Mother of three. Claire Khodara might be among the busiest people in music. Now, the multifaceted musician, mom and master-multitasker is set to release her newest project, Modern Lullaby — a collection of soothing, contemporary covers (and an original) with all streaming proceeds donated to autism awareness and education. With the first single, Khodara’s take on Beyoncé‘s “Halo,” out now. SPIN caught up with the esteemed singer to discuss the de-stigmatization of a mostly misunderstood condition, how the compilation came together, and why it was about time for some modernized lullabies. [embedded content][embedded c...
T.F Blames Kansas
Blue Chips is a monthly rap column that highlights exceptional rising rappers. To read previous columns, click here. T.F’s memoir could open in a blazing Southern California wildfire. At 18, he and fellow incarcerated firefighters cut smoldering brush and dug parched soil to prevent towering flames from incinerating more acres of hillsides and mountains. He once nearly died when gallons of viscous aerial retardant dropped from a plane knocked him onto the side of a cliff. Today, the 36-year-old L.A. rapper has yet to commit that sweltering carceral nightmare to record. “In the book that I’m putting together, we’re only on chapter three out of a hundred. I still have so much to say,” T.F says. Wearing navy blue from his Polo hat and hoodie to his basketball shorts, he speaks while leani...
5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Jennifer O’Connor
Name Jennifer O’Connor Best known for Wearing a lot of hats. Current city Nyack, NY Really want to be in Any beach and it’s warm. My current music collection has a lot of German electronic music. And a little bit of Jazz/soundtracks. You wouldn’t expect me to listen to I listen to everything. Preferred format Vinyl at work and home, streaming on walks/exercising, CDs in the car.I listen to vinyl at my record shop because it’s what we sell and because there is always something new to check out there. I like to listen to records at home too because they are really my first love. I love the convenience of streaming when I’m out walking around. But CDs sound great too, especially in the car. The best place to listen to music loud is in the car on C...
Adidas Dropping New “Hi-Res Red” Colorway For The Yeezy Boost 700
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @ryivibes / Instagram Even though Kanye’s popularity continues to struggle due to his out of pocket ways and actions, his sneakers still remain a hot commodity and adidas continue to drop new colorways for their various Yeezy models and the Yeezy Boost 700 is next in line to get a vibrant new colorway. According to Nice Kicks the Yeezy Boost 700 will be getting a crazy bright red colorway later on this year dubbed the “Hi-Res Red” that is sure to be a hit amongst bloods from West to East if nothing else. The sneaker features a bright Hi-Res Red mesh upper and tongue with suede overlays seen in black and grey. The full-length BOOST encapsulated midsole is seen in maroon with orange and dark teal hits and maroon is seen again on the laces and forefoot. Last...
Harry Styles Unveils Track List for ‘Harry’s House’
Harry Styles finally revealed the full track listing for his eagerly anticipated third album, Harry’s House, and it did not disappoint. The singer posted the 13-track rundown on Thursday night (April 29) in the form of a classic album jacket, with the songs split into two sides. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Side A kicks off with “Music For a Sushi Restaurant,” followed by “Late Night Talking,” “Grapejuice,” first single “As It Was,” “Daylight,” “Little Freak” and “Matilda.” Side B keeps the party going with “Cinema,” before moving on to “Daydreaming,” “Keep Driving,” “Satellite,” “Boyfriends” and “Love Of My Life.” The collection, due out on May 20, is the follow-up to 2019’s Fine Line. Styles is coming off a triumphant two-weekend h...
