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Animal Collective Announce New Album and Spring 2022 Tour, Share ‘Prester John’
Animal Collective are back. The group announced their first new album in five years, titled Time Skiffs, and shared a video for the first single “Prester John.” The colorfully cloudy “Prester John” video is reminiscent of the infamous Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd light shows. With pitter-pattering percussions, a bumping bassline, and swirlingly smooth vocals, Animal Collective pays homage to psychedelia and expands experimental-pop while vibing out next to one another in prison-like jumpsuits. [embedded content] Time Skiffs, which is out February 4 on Domino. It is available for pre-order now on CD, 2xLP, and digitally, including a limited edition 2xLP on starburst ruby and black vinyl via the Domino store. Tickets for the upcoming Animal Collective tour will go on sale on October 22 on the ...
‘Halo’ Co-Creator Marcus Lehto Joins EA to Start a New Studio
Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has now joined Electronic Arts as game director. Taking to Twitter to announce his new position at the gaming giant, Lehto revealed that he will be opening a new studio in the Seattle area. While no specific titles have been mentioned, he did say that the new studio will focus specifically on first-person games, leading many fans to believe that Titanfall 3 could finally be on the table. Best known for his tenure at Bungie from 1997 to 2012, Lehto was one of the co-creators of the massively popular franchise Halo whilst holding his Creative Art Director position at the company. After working on Halo: Combat Evolved and creating Master Chief himself, he went on to participate in every other title in the series from Bungie before 343 Industrie...
‘Microsoft Flight Simulator: Game of the Year Edition’ Adds the Game’s First Fighter Jet
Microsoft is now gearing up for the launch of its Flight Simulator: Game of the Year Edition with a handful of new aircraft and locations you can visit. Coming this November, the new version of the game adds five new aircraft to its roster, including the title’s first fighter jet: the F/A-18 Super Hornet. You’ll also be able to pilot the eVTOL VoloCity, the Pilatus PC-6 Porter, the CubCrafters NX Cub, and the Aviat Pitts Special S1S while you visit eight new airports spanning across Germany, Switzerland and the United States. Planes and airports aside, those who purchase the game will also get to experience a series of new features including new missions and tutorials, an updated weather system, a developers mode replay system, as well as early access to DirectX 12. The best thing of ...
Xbox Game Pass Subscriber Growth Declines Significantly This Year
Microsoft saw huge success last year with its Xbox Game Pass subscriptions no doubt largely thanks to social distancing regulations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but as the world begins to recover, the company has been hit with a massive decrease in subscriber growth. According to a new financial statement from the tech and gaming giant, Xbox Game Pass subscription numbers grew by just 37.5% over the course of 2021, falling significantly short of the originally expected 47.8%. The figures look even more dire when compared to last year’s performance, which saw almost 86% growth despite a 71% internal target. While the relaxation of social distancing rules may have played a part in the decline in subscription rates, IGN points out that the main appeal of Xbox Game Pass is day-one access t...
Snoop Dogg, E-40, Ice Cube & Too $hort Blast off For Funky Planet ‘Snoopiter’ in Mount Westmore Debut, ‘Big Subwoofer’
“Big subwoofer bouncing like a trampoline/ Glass shake when I roll past the scene/ Candy apple paint dripping classic green/ Everybody eating, you can ask the team, fast and mean, speaking bumping, tags is clean,” Snoop raps as he commands the bridge of the ship while Cube drops some signature tough talk about keeping the party going. The song is the debut single from Snoop Dogg Presents: The Algorithm, the first project under Snoop’s new gig as executive creative consultant for Def Jam Records. The legendary rapper — who is celebrating his 50th birthday on Wednesday (Oct. 20) — has pulled together as-yet-unnamed artists from the label’s past, present on future for The Algorithm, which is slate to drop on Nov. 12. “There’s so much talent ...
Flavor Flav Lawyers Say Public Enemy Rapper Will Fight Domestic Battery Charge
Their son told police he stepped in to stop the scuffle when his parents separated and his mother lunged toward Drayton, according to a police report. Officers reported a small cut on the side of the woman’s face “consistent with an altercation taking place.” Officer Katrina Farrell, a Henderson police spokeswoman, said she had no information about whether the alleged victim required medical treatment.“ In alleged domestic violence cases, there are often two sides to the story and we will explain our side in the courtroom,” Drayton’s attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, said in a statement. The arrest was first reported by celebrity website TMZ. Flavor Flav’s public persona includes wearing a big clock on a chain around his neck. He was inducted with the group Public Enemy into...
Police Give Update on Phish Fan’s Death at San Francisco Show
San Francisco police say a concert-goer who fell to his death from the upper level of a basketball arena is believed to have “leapt from an elevated area of the arena,” causing his death. “Immediately before the victim leapt, he did not appear to have any physical contact with any person or barrier/railing,” Officer Grace Gatpandan said in a statement Tuesday (Oct. 19). Jam band Phish, which has devoted fans across the country, was performing at Chase Center Sunday when on-duty officers were alerted shortly before 9 p.m. to a man who had apparently fallen and needed medical help, police said. The 47-year-old man died. Nearly an hour later at 9:45 p.m., on-duty officers were alerted to another man who had fallen. He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, as was ...
Spotify Partners With Shopify for Artist Merch Sales
In an interview with Billboard, Camille Hearst, the head of Spotify for Artists, said the goal for that program is to provide “the information and resources that artists need to grow their fan bases and ultimately get paid for them,” and the Shopify partnership is the latest example of that. “As we think about what are all the ways we can help artists get paid, what are the ways we can help artists maximize additional revenue streams, merch is one of the things that comes top of mind,” Hearst says. “That’s why we are announcing this partnership with Shopify because we think it really is the next step in creating a holistic audience development platform.” “It’s just a natural fit for Spotify in many ways,” Hearst continues. “...
The 2021-22 Season Of The NBA Kicks Off Tonight & NBA Twitter Is Ready #NBA75
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Jonathan Daniel / Getty October not only ushers in the cooler temps of fall, but it’s also a signal that the NBA season is soon to be underway. Today(October 19), the league is celebrating its 75th season, and fans across #NBATwitter are celebrating its return to the masses. The 2021-22 season will open tonight (October 19) with a TNT double-header as game one will feature the reigning champions, the Milwaukee Bucks locking horns with the Brooklyn Nets. Game two of the double-header will showcase the Golden State Warriors taking on the Los Angeles Lakers. Related Stories With the four powerhouse teams getting set to embark upon the long season in a quest for the title, the NBA has been priming its fans with news and tidbits to celebrate the league’s...
No Joke: Flavor Flav Arrested For Domestic Battery
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Henderson PD / TMZ In early October, rapper Flavor Flav was arrested on a domestic battery charge in Nevada. TMZ reports that Flav was pinched on October 5 and hit with a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery by Henderson PD. The details are sketchy, but steeped in the struggle you should expect. Says TMZ: We’re told cops responded to a call about a domestic disturbance and when they got there Flav was placed into custody and taken to the Henderson Detention Center. Related Stories According to the criminal complaint, obtained by TMZ, Flav allegedly poked his finger on the alleged victim’s nose, grabbed her, threw her down and grabbed a phone out her hand. The City Attorney tells us Flavor Flav is officially charged with misdemeanor battery constituting ...
Estate Of MF DOOM Announces Halloween Tribute & Fundraiser Event
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: C Brandon / Getty The loss of MF DOOM sent ripples across the vast Hip-Hop ecosystem and his massive influence on rappers and producers both seasoned and on the rise has been well established. On Halloween of this year, the estate of the late, great lyricist will host a tribute and fundraising event that will benefit the family and legacy of the Supervillain. On October 31, City Station will host the DOOMSDAY event, which is also the anniversary of the artist born Daniel Dumile’s passing. The event will be held in San Francisco’s Mission District neighborhood and will feature over 30 artists sharing their works that were inspired by MF DOOM. There will also be plenty of tunes to enjoy as DJs Abby Imperial, Cutso, Jerry Nice, and King Most will provide the...
#BlackInkChi Recap: Charmaine Juggles Running A Business, Her Family & Dealing With Her Dad’s Failing Health
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Courtesy VH1 / ViacomCBS Last week on Black Ink Crew: Chicago, Phor and Nina’s shaky relationship was the episode’s primary focus. This week, Phor comes to a decision. It also touches on other matters involving the crew. Phor Bounces Phor is fed up with Nina following their argument at the nail salon. He tells Ryan and Don about the latest blowup with Nina and reveals that he has begun to take steps to ensure he is good when it’s time to determine who gets custody of their son. Ryan and Don offer Phor some solid advice telling him that for the sake of healthy delivery, he needs to find a way to get along with Nina and worry about all that after stuff after the baby comes. Related Stories With Nina still heavy on his, Phor gets a text message from Ni...
