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Snail Mail Hits the Emotional Sweet Spot on Valentine
Love hasn’t gotten any easier for Lindsey Jordan, but her heart is better equipped to sustain it on Valentine, her second studio album as Snail Mail (out November 5th via Matador Records). The 22-year old indie rock upstart reemerges after grappling with a tumultuous rise to stardom from her 2018 breakout debut Lush, which recounted a series of relationships that left her burned. However, she returns not hardened by her experiences, but enlightened, accountable, and against all odds, open to falling in deep once again. Now in sequence as the opening track, the album’s debut single “Valentine” serves as an even greater introduction to Snail Mail’s next phase; the initial enveloping synths and warbling flourishes tucked deep into the verses hint at both the vast expansion of sound and subtle...
Artist of the Month: Meet Geese, the New Brooklyn Post-Punk Vanguard
Artist of the Month is an accolade given to an up-and-coming artist or group who is poised for the big time. In November 2021, we give the nod to Brooklyn post-rockers Geese as they drop their highly buzzed debut album, Projector. Everyone’s been robbed of in-person experiences on way or another in this unprecedented pandemic era. Many already-plugged-in teenage musicians have seen some of their most formative years shunted online. For every breakout success spurred by TikTok, there’s a dozen more who haven’t been so lucky. How does an aspiring 16-year-old artist, for example, expand their horizons when live music is shuttered? How can they possibly hone their stage presence without stages on which to perform? “I remember for a minute in quarantine, we would just get together and watch liv...
Eight People Killed, Hundreds Injured in Stampede at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Fest
At least eight people were killed and hundreds more were injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston on Friday night after a large crowd stormed to the front of the stage. At least 23 people were transported by ambulance to local hospitals, including 11 who were in cardiac arrest. Over 300 people were treated at a “field hospital” set up at the festival. “The crowd began to compress towards the front of the stage, and that caused some panic, and it started causing some injuries,” Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña told reporters. “People began to fall out, become unconscious, and it created additional panic.” Advertisement Related Video “Suddenly we had several people down on the ground, experiencing some type of cardiac arrest or some type of medical episode,” Houston Police Exec...
DJ XSmart & Sey Byth – 2021 Hits Mixtape
Raypower FM disc jockey, DJ Xsmart, and Nigerian singer Sey Byth team up to drop a brand new mix entitled “2021 Hits”. This banger mix came after the international radio DJ dropped “In The Feelings Mixtape” on the 18th of August 2021. The mix was inspired by some hottest 2021 Nigerian and South African hits songs by some of your favourite artists such Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Buju, Patoranking, Busiswa, Rema, just to name a few. You can’t afford to miss this one. Check out the full tracklists below: 1. Sey Byth – Give Away2. Dj Neptune Ft Patoranking – Gaza3. Ayra Starr – Bloody Samaritan4. Wizkid Ft Burna – Ginger (Amapiano Version)5. Davido Ft Mayorkun & Shomajozi – I Got A Friend6. Wande Coal – Come My Way7. Dj Tariko Ft Burna Boy- Yaba Bulu Remix8. Zinoleesky Ft Mayor...
Dunsin Oyekan – Open Up | Download Music MP3
Download Dunsin Oyekan – Open Up Artist Name: Dunsin Oyekan, Track Title: Open Up, Recorded: 2019, Country: Nigeria, Category: Gospel Music Popular gospel act Dunsin Oyekan drops this new spirit-lifting tune tagged Open Up! Talented Nigerian gospel singer Dunsin Oyekan aka The Eagle recently released this new worship song entitled and it was released before I Will Follow on March 17, 2019. Dunsin Oyekan, born on 5th November 1984 is also the convener of the Code Red Worship Experience. Who rose to fame some years back with bangers singles like Na You, If All I Say is Jesus, You Are Good, Halleluyah, I Proclaim, Song of Angels, and lots more. Dunsin is really loved by Nigerian gospel fans ’cause of his style of worship songs. Listen to Dunsin Oyekan – Open Up Mp3 Here! https://www.naijamusi...
The Pursuit of Happiness: Oliver Tree On New Country Album, Antarctica Headlining Dreams
On December 25th, 2001, Oliver Tree wasn’t just a kid on Christmas. Instead, once gifted with his first ever Razor scooter, he suddenly held the keys to his future. Fast-forward two decades and the artist has racked up nearly 24 million monthly listeners on Spotify and half a billion lifetime streams. He’s even got over 11 million followers on TikTok, a platform practically tailor made for his signature brand of quirky comedic bullshit—just check out his badass platinum blonde haircut. Half bowl, half mullet, he’s dubbed it the “bowlet.” Always on the go, Tree is now hard at work on Cowboy Tears, a full-blown country album whose release will reportedly mark his retirement from music. It’s a far cry from the funky blends of pop, hip-hop and el...
The 100-Year-Old Grandmother of a Radio DJ Shared Her Favorite Electronic Songs—And Her Taste Is Impressive
On a recent radio show, DJ and Worldwide FM host Helfetica showed that the unifying power of electronic music spans multiple generations of listeners. Case in point: Helfetica brought her 100-year-old grandmother onto the show to discuss her impressions of electronic music, as well as her favorite records. While there’s often an impression the elderly are set in their ways, Helfetica describes her grandmother—affectionately referred to as “OB”—as “staggeringly open minded.” OB has twin passions in jazz and electronic music, and the two worlds oftenn converge on her favorite records, such as the ethereal Floating Points and Pharaoh Sanders collaboration, “Movement 1.” The two discussed their connection with a wide variety of electronic genres r...
Swedish House Mafia Condensed 45 Unreleased Songs for Upcoming Album, “Paradise Again”
When Steve Angello first proposed the idea that Swedish House Mafia‘s reunion work should be a full-length album, band member Sebastian Ingrosso admitted he wanted to jump out a window. In an illuminating interview with NME, Swedish House Mafia discussed what fans can expect from the the iconic dance music trio’s new era. Ingrosso elaborated that while the trio was previously on a hamster wheel of releasing single after single, the pandemic’s onset gave them nothing but time to invest in their biggest output yet. “Swedish House Mafia have never made an album before, and historically it takes us a long time to even make a song,” he said. “We’re really happy with what it’s become, though—we can’t wait to give it to the world.̶...
Chris Lake Reveals Release Date of Long-Awaited Grimes Collab, “A Drug From God”
For many months now, Chris Lake and a handful of his electronic music contemporaries have been teasing his long-awaited collaboration with Grimes, “A Drug From God.” Finally, the renowned house music producer has unveiled the release date of the track, which will drop on the former’s Black Book Records. Thanks to Lake’s typically trailblazing production and an enthralling vocal hook from Grimes, “A Drug From God” has received immense praise and support long before its release, receiving spins at major festivals from the likes of DJ Snake, The Chainsmokers, Tchami, and more. We’ve only heard bits and pieces, but it’s safe to say “A Drug From God” will be one of the biggest house records of 2021. The collab will drop on Friday...
First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Tiesto, Dusky, Pennywild & More
Dusky, “Soundcheck” Feat. Rainy Milo Close your eyes and imagine a romantic time, before smartphones and social media, before sync buttons and thumbdrives, when a warehouse full of smoke and lasers was all someone needed to find bliss in a rowdy crowd. Dusky’s new album Joy taps into the classic rave mindset for a spectacular journey into the scene’s not-so-distant past. Taking inspiration from Chicago house and Detroit techno, Belgian bops and electro breakbeats, the UK duo drops a feel-good heater. It’s not jump-in-your-face music, but it will keep you grooving from start to finish. Previous singles “Hildegard” and “E-Dawn” got the party started, but we’re highlighting opening track “Soundcheck” with Rainy Milo to encourage you to dive into this project from page one. — KAT BEIN HA...
Brazilian Sertanejo Star Marília Mendonça Dies in Plane Crash at 26
Brazilian sertanejo star Marília Mendonça has died in a plane crash in the state of Minas Gerais, according to an official statement posted to the singer’s Instagram page. The 26-year-old artist was on her way to perform in the city of Caratinga. All five passengers, including the plane’s crew, lost their lives in the accident. “With immense regret, we confirm the death of singer-songwriter Marília Mendonça, her producer Henrique Ribeiro, her uncle and advisor Abicieli Silveira Dias Filho, and the pilot and co-pilot, of which we won’t reveal their names at this time. The plane took off from Goiania to Caratinga where Marília would perform tonight. At the moment, this is all the information we have.” With more than 8 million listeners on Spotify and more t...
8 Dead, 300 Injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival In Houston
Videos shared on social media show a chaotic scene. Early in the evening, in a separate incident, hundreds of concert-goers toppled steel barricades and stormed through security to access the concert. Later, as the tragedy was already underway, medical personnel can be seen carrying young people out on stretchers and attempting CPR on others. One clip showed Scott still on stage performing as several concertgoers attempted to inform security guards of the emergency. Friday’s festival lineup featured artists including SZA, Master P, Yves Tumor, Toro y Moi, Roddy Rich, Lil Baby and Scott, who was scheduled to close the night from 8:45-10 p.m. He brought out a surprise guest in Drake. THR reached out to Astroworld and Live Nation reps for comment but did not get an immediate response by early...
