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Kississippi’s Mood Ring Merges Kitsch And Tragedy
By Grant Sharples The image on Kississippi’s new album cover is striking: a chewed-up piece of pink bubblegum in an engagement-ring box. It’s the epitome of songwriter Zoe Renyolds’s music, which brims with neon overtones and dismal subtexts, and the bubblegum is a visual representation of the overt pop direction she took with this record. The Philadelphia-based artist says the artwork for Mood Ring, out today (August 6), merges kitsch and dark themes as the music itself speaks to the push and pull of relationships and love at large. “It reminded me of Helga Pataki from Hey Arnold!,” Reynolds tells MTV News of the symbolic cover. “It just gave me this crushy vibe of swapping gum with your crush or something like that. I just thought it was really cute for those reasons, but it also has a d...
The Weeknd Gets Kinky In Disco-Tinged ‘Take My Breath’ Video
The Weeknd’s new song will really take your breath away. A bright new era has finally dawned, as the singer born Abel Tesfaye just dropped “Take My Breath” today (August 6), which brings a sense of retro ‘70s and ‘80s disco dance-pop club vibes. A music video (which provides caution with an epilepsy warning) has also been released to accompany the single. The video introduces Tesfaye, donning a long leather jacket and rose-tinted shades, walking toward the dawning sun. He enters a concrete tunnel to a club, where he sees people dancing and getting high on oxygen under flashing lights that accompany the pulsing synths of the song. A woman decked in leather, silver jewelry, and chains strides up to him with interest, and they dance suggestively together on the floor. “Take my breath away / A...
Bop Shop: Songs From Macy Rodman, Victoria Monét, Spencer, And More
Baby Queen can’t shake the ghost of a past relationship in her retro and romantic video for “Dover Beach,” and honestly, when the heartbreak inspires a bop this good, I’m not sure I want her to. From incompatible star signs to imaginary conversations, the London-based pop singer crams every detail of her haunted being into candid and diaristic lyrics, though her delivery sounds like a dreamy stream of consciousness. “I swear I’m gonna lose it / If I keep playing your music / But what else is there to do?” she wonders before admitting, “Everywhere I look, I just see you.” With a synthy production and a triumphant chorus, it’s no surprise the track is just as all-encompassing as the ex who inspired it. —Carson Mlnarik You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So w...
Vince Staples Drops Pokémon-Inspired Single “Got ‘Em”
Vince Staples has dropped a new single “Got ‘Em,” as part of the Pokémon 25: The Red EP. “I’ve always been a fan of Pokémon, so it was particularly special to be asked to take part in this 25th anniversary celebration,” Staples said in a release. “I’m excited for people to hear ‘Got ‘Em,’ and hope the song resonates with fans, especially those who grew up with Pokémon like I did.” He added that the single is inspired by Pokémon characters Mew and Raichu. “Got ‘Em” lands on the tracklist next to Cyn’s “Wonderful” and Mabel‘s “Take It Home,” which debuted last month. Each track from The Red EP will be remixed by Zhu later this month for The Blue EP, before appearing on the P25 Music compilation album this fall. The record, which will be released by Cap...
Behind the HYPE: How ‘GTA V’ Became One of the Most Influential Video Games Ever
Grand Theft Auto V has cemented itself as the most popular video game of the 2010s. With 140 million units sold to date, the sought after video game took the industry by storm upon its release in 2013 and to this day, continues to wield influence that extends beyond the gaming sphere, materializing in current fashion, music and pop culture realms. Several years after its debut, GTA V has maintained its relevance with a slew of ongoing features and collaborations that are still being integrated into its gameplay experience. Alongside evergreen references woven into the game’s storyline, such as allusions to the Fast & Furious franchise and the early aughts Sopranos series, brands and artists have tapped into its enduring impact to launch their own projects within the game. Berlin-based ...
15 Minute Live Performances: Sub-Radio
This week’s 15 Minute Live Performances features Sub-Radio. Earlier this year, we caught up with the band as part of our A Day in the Life feature and they gave us the skinny on what a typical day is like for them…which is to say, pretty entertaining. As far as their music goes, their sound will make all your bad thoughts wash away. As described in A Day in the Life, the Washington, D.C natives’ sound is an “instant, feel-good, mood-enhancing elixir.” That’s not just hyperbole either. If you want fun, Sub-Radio is one of brighter groups you’ll find and besides, when have you found a sextet in great harmony like these guys are? Sub-Radio joins UPSAHL, KANDLE, Cha Wa, Rozzi, Nick Waterhouse, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Carol Ades and ...
Jim James, Wayne Coyne, Angel Olsen on the Legacy of All Things Must Pass
George Harrison released his third solo project, the expansive triple-LP All Things Must Pass, in November 1970. And its songs — like “My Sweet Lord,” “Wah-Wah,” “Isn’t It a Pity,” “Behind That Locked Door,” and “Beware of Darkness” — solidified the former Beatle’s signature balance of earthly and divine, from his soulful slide-guitar to the searching spirituality of his lyrics. To celebrate the album’s “50th” anniversary reissue — including the massive Uber Deluxe Edition, complete with gnome replicas — SPIN spoke to three famous Harrison fans about his early masterpiece. Below, Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Wayne Coyne (The Flaming Lips) and Angel Olsen go deep on the influence and legacy of All Things Must Pass — and Harrison himself. Jim James (My Morning Jacket) CREDIT: Nei...
‘South Park’ Renewed to Season 30 in $900 Million USD Deal
South Park has been renewed through season 30 in a whopping $900 million USD deal with ViacomCBS INC. In addition to the renewal, which will carry the show through 2027, the deal also includes 14 original films for Paramount+. Making its debut in 1997, South Park is one the longest-running tv shows and with this new deal, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have big plans to continue this comedic legacy. In addition to planning the upcoming six seasons, the creators will expand into long-form South Park episodes, which were catalyzed by the pandemic. During that time, the creators did not produce a new season. However, the duo created two hour-long specials titled “The Pandemic Special” and “South ParQ Vaccination Special.” “The Pandemic Special” has been nominated for a 2021 Emmy in the O...
LeBron James Teams With Netflix To Produce Native American Basketball Film ‘Rez Ball’
LeBron James is not only making big moves on the court but he appears to be taking large strides off the court as well. In his latest film venture, King James is now set to produce a Native American basketball film titled Rez Ball for Netflix. The film is described as a hybrid that sees Friday Night Lights meet Hosiers. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project “follows the Chuska Warriors, a Native American high school basketball team from Chuska, New Mexico, that must band together after losing their star player if they want to keep their quest for a state championship alive. It’s an all-American underdog story about Navajo kids and coaches told from the inside-out.” Legendary TV director, Sydney Freeland is set to direct the film and co-write the script with Sterlin Harjo, a vete...
Netflix Unveils First Look at ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4
Netflix has shared a first look at the hotly-anticipated fourth season of Stranger Things. “see y’all in the upisde down,” the series’ official Twitter account wrote in signature inverted text, alongside a 30-second teaser trailer. “Stranger Things returns in 2022.” uʍop ǝpᴉsdn ǝɥʇ uᴉ llɐ,ʎ ǝǝsStranger Things returns in 2022. pic.twitter.com/RHwQng4QZh — Stranger Things (@Stranger_Things) August 6, 2021 The visual cuts between a blend of old and new footage from the series, highlighting a slew of action-packed moments before confirming the next installment will arrive in 2022. “Something’s coming,” Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler, says in the foreground of suspenseful music. “It is almost here.” In an interview with Variety, executive producer Shawn Levy recently said the u...
Jacquees ft. Future “Not Jus Anybody,” Mickey Factz, Blu & Asher Roth “Reign” & More | Daily Visuals 8.5.21
HipHopWired Featured Video For the past minute Future’s been keeping a low profile for the most part as he enjoys life and becomes the subject of many a meme’s, but the man does come out of hiding here and there to lend his talents to his fellow music peers and today does just that. His most recent appearance came in Jacquees visuals to “Not Jus Anybody” where the two along with Birdman enjoy an intimate soiree where the smoke is bountiful and the women fill out their bikini’s nicely. Out West Mickey Factz links up with Blu and Asher Roth (remember him?) to show that they still got skills to pay the bills as they highlight the art decorating the streets in their clip to “Reign.” Asher Roth lowkey looking like a social studies teacher these days. Check out the rest of today’s drops includin...
A Decade Later, Aaliyah’s Music Returns To The Public Online In New Deal
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty The shockwave that Aaliyah fans might be feeling now is the news that her entire catalogue of music will be available before the month is out thanks to a new deal between her former label and a publishing company. Blackground Records 2.0, founded by the late singer’s uncle and former manager Barry Hankerson along with his son, Jomo Hankerson announced the news in a press release earlier Thursday (August 5th). The record label is entering into a partnership with independent music and publisher Empire which will oversee the release her music on all streaming formats worldwide. The catalogue includes both of her double platinum albums One in a Million and ΛΛLIYΛH in addition to her Ultimate Aaliyah and I Care 4 U compilation albums an...
