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Lorde Explores Spirituality on Her New Track “Mood Ring”
Lorde has returned with another single release leading up to her highly-anticipated third studio album Solar Power. The new song, “Mood Ring,” comes with an ethereal music video that opens with a message to its viewer: “Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.” In a serene canopy tent, the singer, now donning platinum blonde hair, is surrounded by a circle of women in color-coordinated mint green outfits. As Lorde sings, the group performs spiritual rituals; reading, burning sage and plunging their feet into a communal bucket of ice. “Ladies, begin your sun salutations,” the poetic lyricist directs her girl squad. “Transcendental in your meditations “ Co-directed by Lorde and Joel Kefali, the visual is a satirical take on pseudo-spiritual wellness culture, a modern-day mirroring ...
Lorde Unveils Latest Single ‘Mood Ring’
Ahead of the release of her anticipated third album, Solar Power, this Friday, Lorde has given the world a final taste of what’s to come. On Tuesday, the singer-songwriter-pop supernova released “Mood Ring,” and in her email newsletter, Lorde said that the song is about “wellness culture and the search for spiritual meaning in our modern world into a 3-minute pop song. The kind of challenge she likes best! Part of why this album was so FUN to make was that I got to explore these tropes of people seeking wellness, enlightenment or even utopia. “ Here’s what else Lorde had to say about the song in a lengthy statement. “This is a song I am very excited about, it’s so much fun to me. Obviously when making this album I did a deep-dive into 60s, Flower Child culture. I wanted to under...
Justin Bieber Posts Rare Family Photos With Wife Hailey & All His Siblings
Justin Bieber has one love for his entire family, with whom he proudly posted pictures on Monday. The Canadian pop superstar posted a series of photos on Instagram in celebration of his baby sister Bay’s third birthday. The photo shoot features him with wife Hailey, father Jeremy, his wife Chelsey and all his siblings: 13-year-old half-sister Jazmyn, 11-year-old half-brother Jaxon, 14-year-old stepsister Allie, and stepsister Bay. While wishing Bay a happy birthday in the first group shot, Bieber captioned the kids-only snap with “Ma familia” and only had heart-eye emojis to express his love for Bay in the third pic of him, Hailey and his baby sis. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It ...
L.A. County Renews Mask Mandate for Outdoor ‘Mega Events’
Per L.A. County, an “outdoor mega-event” is one that hosts upwards of 10,000 people in one location. “These events are considered higher risk for COVID-19 transmission,” and the owners and operators of such events are charged with enforcing the policy. The order clarifies recommendations and states that individuals must always wear a face mask “except while eating or drinking, which is the limited time during which the mask can be removed briefly to eat or drink, after which it must be immediately put back on. Patrons, customers or guests must be seated at a table or positioned at a stationary counter, ticketed seat or place while actively eating or drinking indoors, or while actively eating or drinking at an outdoor mega event.” The news comes as the county reported on Monday that five mo...
Missy Elliott Shows How Much She Adores Prince With Purple Hair
She showed off a purple pixie cut earlier this year in another Instagram video, which she also wore during her cameo in Bree Runway’s “ATM” music video. In a 2016 interview with CBC Music’s The Strombo Show, the 50-year-old artist hinted that Prince had sent her music for a potential collaboration after they first met in Los Angeles. Why hasn’t it come out yet, you might ask? Because Missy misplaced it. “He had sent me some stuff, music of his, and I moved and I could never find that music,” she said, as reported by The Guardian. “Yesterday, I was sitting there saying, ‘I have to go to my house, in my storage space, and find this music.'” Watch Missy’s Prince tribute below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are loo...
Kim Petras Serves Up Baguette Realness With Sexy ‘Future Starts Now’ Teaser
After months of waiting, Kim Petras fans are finally getting the new single they’ve been waiting for. On Monday, Petras took to social media to announce the upcoming release of her brand-new single “Future Starts Now.” In the caption for a video clip she shared online, the pop singer revealed that the song would be released Aug. 27, adding a question for her fans: “U little baguettes ready?” For anyone confused as to why the singer referred to her fans as French loaves of bread, the video offered (some) clarity. In the clip, Petras is seen wearing a sheer black, open-chest bolero top, kneeling on a bed and surrounded by baguettes. Throughout the video, she tears, bites, twirls and fondles her fair share of the rolls, as a clip from her new single plays in the ...
‘The Last of Us Part II’ Could Be Getting a Multiplayer Battle Royale Mode
New rumors have surfaced suggesting that The Last of Us Part II might be receiving a multiplayer battle royale mode. The new discoveries were made by YouTuber Speclizer, who found deep within the game’s files a bunch of assets deep within that so far haven’t been utilized yet. All the items were designed specifically for multiplayer modes, and while they could be just preparing for Factions, some other assets suggest that it could be much more than just a small-scale multiplayer experience. Massive maps were embedded in those files, with sizes similar to those of PUBG, Apex Legends, Fortnite or Call of Duty: Warzone. Of course, the findings are still just fueling speculation at the time, and neither Naughty Dog nor Sony and PlayStation have revealed anything a...
‘Fortnite’ To Release Wonder Woman Skin
Wonder Woman is officially coming to Fortnite. The Epic Games title confirmed the news, adding the Amazonian Warrior to its list of fellow playable Justice League members, Superman and Batman. Players can purchase the Wonder Woman skin with her Armored variant in the Item Shop starting August 19, as well as her complete set the includes the Golden Eagle Wings Glider, Athena’s Battleaxe, a DC Trinity Loading Screen and Diana’s Mantle Back Bling in two options. Meanwhile, eager Fortnite players can try to earn the Wonder Woman Outfit and Diana’s Mantle Back Bling before August 19 during the Wonder Woman Cup, which takes place the day before the skin arrives in the Item Shop. Players their partner will be given three hours to finish up to 10 matches and earn as many points as they can, and th...
Anderson .Paak Has a Tattoo Warning Against Releasing His Music After He Dies
Anderson .Paak wants everyone to abstain from releasing his music after he dies — so much so that he got it inked on his arm as a permanent reminder. The artist revealed his new forearm tattoo on his Instagram story on Monday, August 16. “When I’m gone, please don’t release any posthumous albums or songs with my name attached,” the tattoo reads. “Those were just demos and never intended to be heard by the public.” Posthumous album releases have become commonplace over recent years, with late artists such as Pop Smoke, Lil Peep, Mac Miller and more having demos finished for them and released as albums after their deaths. Smoke’s posthumous debut album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, even broke records with the longest amount of consecutive weeks atop Billboard’s Top Rap Albums. But ...
As Empty Streets, Aaron ‘Small Hands’ Thompson Wants to Mess Up Your Mind, Not Your Lover
Under the moniker of Empty Streets, multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Aaron Thompson creates dramatic electronic dream pop as a conduit for his checkered emotional state. But as a respected adult-film actor with the nom de plume Small Hands, Thompson (once described by a fan as looking like “all the best parts of Benjamin Bratt and Bam Margera in one tasty treat”) can drive your girlfriend, sister and/or mom to ecstasy in record time. Although he has a bevy of Adult Video News awards (the Oscars of pornography) to his name and admirable skills in both bedroom studio and studio bedroom, Thompson isn’t phoning it in anywhere. “Empty Streets is a three-pronged thing,” he tells SPIN over the phone. “First of all, I’ve always loved bands like Depeche Mode and Sisters Of Mercy. Those bands are alwa...
Spirit Adrift Reveres Metal’s Motivational Vitality
It’s not often that you get one of America’s finest contemporary heavy metal composers in your proverbial backyard, but for the Austin area, having Nate Garrett around is a game-changing acquisition. Spirit Adrift, his main concern, distills his love of Dio-era Black Sabbath’s huge melodies, chunky palm-muted thrash riffing, Maryland doom’s weariness, a touch of ZZ Top boogie into his own blend that’s triumphant as it is soul-searing. Not only does he bring the heat on guitar, he wails like the angel who must’ve brought Dusty Hill himself up to the pearly gates. Metal bands love to wear their influences on their sleeve (sometimes quite literally), but Garrett is more driven by his sheer love for metal’s eternal vitality. If there was ever a modern band that was the complete package, Spirit...
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS And BUSH Announce Fall 2021 Tour
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and BUSH will team up for a co-headline tour this fall. The 11-city outing kicks off Thursday, September 30 in Mesa, Arizona and wraps Sunday, October 17 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The multi-platinum bands will create an unforgettable night of music, with each group taking the stage in a different order of the revolving headline tour. Fans can expect a full set of music from both bands, playing some of the most iconic alternative rock hits in radio history. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m. local time at www.stonetemplepilots.com and www.bushofficial.com. Limited amount of $20 tickets are available except where noted* below. The announcement comes just ahead of the release of the Lionsgate thriller “Habit” starring BUS...
