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Interpol, Spoon Team for ‘Lights, Camera, Factions’ Tour
In a double bill straight out of the mid-2000s, Interpol and Spoon will team for the “Lights, Camera, Factions” tour, which kicks off Aug. 25 in Asbury Park, N.J. The two indie rock titans, who are both now signed to Matador Records, will be joined on the road by label-mates The Goon Sax. Interpol has wrapped work on its seventh studio album and promises “new music is coming soon.” The as-yet-untitled project was produced by Flood and Alan Moulder and is the follow-up to 2018’s Marauders. Interpol has not played live since November 2019. Spoon will be touring in support of its latest album, Lucifer on the Sofa, a top-five hit on Billboard’s Top Alternative, Rock and Independent Albums charts. The single “Wild” reached No. 6 on the AAA radio tally. Earlier this month, we spoke with Britt Da...
The Cloud-Based Recording Studio That’s Perfect For Collaboration
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPIN may receive an affiliate commission. It’s called Soundtrap by Spotify. It’s a way to turn your phone or mobile device into a virtual “everywhere studio.” Soundtrap allows people at all levels of experience and technical expertise to work together on music, podcasts, or anything else people listen to. Whatever you and your partners create is stored in the cloud, which means another crucial problem associated with creativity has been solved: storage. The free version of Soundtrap offers unlimited projects, plus access to more than 4,500 loops, more than 400 instruments, and more than 150,000 free sound effects sourced from freesounds.org. There are also paid tiers with even more features that are...
The Cloud-Based Recording Studio That’s Perfect For Collaboration
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPIN may receive an affiliate commission. It’s called Soundtrap by Spotify. It’s a way to turn your phone or mobile device into a virtual “everywhere studio.” Soundtrap allows people at all levels of experience and technical expertise to work together on music, podcasts, or anything else people listen to. Whatever you and your partners create is stored in the cloud, which means another crucial problem associated with creativity has been solved: storage. The free version of Soundtrap offers unlimited projects, plus access to more than 4,500 loops, more than 400 instruments, and more than 150,000 free sound effects sourced from freesounds.org. There are also paid tiers with even more features that are...
10 Ways Ultra Miami 2022 Returned the Festival to Its Rightful Status as a Global Dance Destination
Did you miss it? The pounding bass? The bright blue sky? The smiles of friends and strangers from across the globe gathering for three days of music and merriment in beautiful downtown Miami? We sure as heck did, and we’re happy to report that Ultra Music Festival is back, baby — exactly where it belongs. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 precautions and a really weird and uncomfortable stint on Virginia Key Beach, UMF returned to its home at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami and reminded us all why it’s one of the premier destinations for dance music — not just in the United States, but the whole world. With daytime highs of 79 degrees, nary a cloud in the sky and soft bay breezes blowing, the weather couldn...
TikTok Makes Oscars Debut During ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ Performance
As the cast of Encanto surprised audiences with a Megan Thee Stallion–featuring performance of the mega-hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” another first was underway at the Academy Awards: TikTok made it to the Oscars. As cast members like Stephanie Beatriz, Diane Guerrero, Adassa and Mauro Castillo were joined by Becky G and Luis Fonsi for a new rendition of the song, a swirling projected globe in the background of the performance featured a total of 88 TikTok videos, according to a TikTok spokesperson, about Encanto and its ear worm song. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The projected videos marked the first time TikTok videos have ever appeared at the Oscars during a night when two Twitter-voted...
Michael Buble, Placebo and Machine Gun Kelly Battle For U.K. No. 1 Album
Michael Bublé is on track for a fifth No. 1 in the U.K., though the race is far from won. The Canadian crooner’s aptly-titled album Higher (Reprise) leads the midweek U.K. chart, and is on pace to give him a first leader since 2018’s Love. Bublé has also led the Official U.K. Albums Chart with Crazy Love (2009), Christmas (2011) and To Be Loved (2013). Placebo and Machine Gun Kelly could have a say in the outcome. Placebo is currently in second place with Never Let Me Go (So Recordings), just a few hundred chart copies behind the leader, the OCC reports. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Now a duo of vocalist Brian Molko and guitarist Stefan Olsdal, the alternative rock outfit has released eighth studio album for six U.K. Top 10s, though a c...
Foo Fighters Set to Reenter U.K. Charts Following Taylor Hawkins’ Death
Foo Fighters’ biggest hits are on the climb in the U.K., as British fans mourn the untimely death of Taylor Hawkins, aged 50. Based on midweek data, the stadium rock outfit’s Greatest Hits (RCA) collection flies 84-4, and is set to match its peak position from 2009. The career retrospective is the U.K.’s second most-streamed album of the week, the OCC reports. Another Foos compilation is about to bursting back into the Top 40, the 2006 live LP Skin and Bones, which is on course to reenter at No. 36, while the Foos’ heavy metal project Dream Widow is set to debut at No. 55. Dream Widow dropped last Friday, March 25, the same day Hawkins was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Bogota, Colombia, where the band was on tour. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, char...
‘Sesame Street’ Debuts New Muppet To Support Children Affected by Conflict and Crisis
Sesame Street will be unveiling a new Muppet character in support of children and families affected by crisis and conflict. The new character, Ameera, is set to make its debut on Ahlan Simsim, the local version of Sesame Street in the Middle East and North Africa. The new character represents a witty, inquisitive 8-year-old with a passion for science and basketball. Ameera is portrayed with a bright purple wheelchair or forearm crutches to help her get around due to a spinal cord injury. With her great sense of humor, she proves to be a natural social butterfly and leader, encouraging friends to be the best versions of themselves. President of Sesame Workshop Sherrie Westin said in a statement, “Thoughtfully designed to challenge stereotypes and reflect children’s lived experiences, Ameera...
‘One Piece’ Celebrates 25 Years With New Nostalgic Logo
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the beloved One Piece manga by Eiichiro Oda. The long-running story has now become a recognizable anime franchise with a global following. In celebration of 25 years of the original publication, a new logo has been unveiled to mark the occassion. The new emblem sees a nostalgic silhouette of a young Monkey D. Luffy and Red-Haired Shanks. The moment showcases the captaing giving Luffy his iconic straw hat, which later sets off the young boy into becoming one of the world’s most legendary pirates and recognizable fictional characters. The logo was revealed on a One Piece live stream earlier this week, which also revealed a number of big reveals. It showcased a first look at One Piece Odyssey, a new poster for the upcoming One Piece Film: Red and Netfli...
Hulu Releases ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer
Almost half a year after the first season of Only Murders in the Building wrapped up on Hulu, the streaming platform has now released a teaser trailer for its second season, giving fans a glimpse at what’s to come. While the main plot for the upcoming season is still very much under wraps, the teaser does reveal new cast member and Suicide Squad‘s Cara Delevingne joining Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin, who’ll all be reprising their roles as the three true crime-obsessed podcasters investigating a murder in their luxurious Upper West Side apartment building. Season one actor Nathan Lane will also be reprising his role for season two, teasing that the way his character returns will be a “big surprise.” Other cast members for the new season include Amy Schumer, Shirley ...
‘The Batman’ Officially Surpasses ‘Justice League,’ Hitting $627.8 Million USD at Global Box Office
The Batman has hit yet another global box office milestone in its third weekend out. The Matt Reeves-helmed DC film has officially surpassed Zack Snyder‘s 2016 Justice League. In Robert Pattinson‘s debut as the Caped Crusader, the film has brought in $340.9 million USD internationally and $331.9 million USD domestically for a combined $672.8 million USD globally. The film surmounts Justice League by just a hair, which hit $667.9 million USD. While the feat is still noteworthy, The Batman‘s box office numbers do not compare to pre-COVID DC releases. Wonder Woman garnered $822 million USD and Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice hit $873.6 million USD. Other films including The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises,Joker and Aquaman made over $1 billion USD at the box office. Currently, Pattinson...
The Many Faces of Moon Knight, Explained
There’s more than meets the eye with Marc Spector, as we’re soon about to learn from the latest Marvel television series, Moon Knight. The highly anticipated series debuts Wednesday (March 30th) on Disney+, and it’s set to be a wild character study unlike anything seen in the MCU. Beyond his nightly habit of donning a silver cape and cowl as the crime-fighting titular Marvel Comics antihero, Marc has the unique distinction of battling for justice while facing his own dissociative identity disorder (DID), which splits his psyche into entirely separate entities. Star Oscar Isaac proudly proclaimed in the first featurette that they are “putting a lens on” the character’s fundamental psychological health aspects. With only a few hints of dueling personalities in the preceding trailers, however...
