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Esta – Spirit Move
In the wake of making an incredible presentation in 2018 with ‘My Strength,’ Esther Funmilayo Daboh notable as Esta reappears with a fresh new song tagged “Spirit Move”. Esta rings in restoration as she communicates a profound appetite and deep yearning for a crisp overflowing of the Holy Spirit. “Remake us, remold us, rebrand us, purify us,” she repeats on this incredible sound, “We need You Holy Spirit”. Talking about the new track, the singer said; “In Genesis 1:2, when the Spirit of God moved, there was a recreation of the voided earth. This season, there has been a lot of uncertainty, and with the global pandemic. This song is born from an acknowledgment that we need the Holyspirit in all that we do and when he moves, there is always a transformation and healing that only God can do.”...
EDC Shares Another Sneak Peek at Rescheduled 2020 Installment
One of the world’s most renowned yearly electronic music festivals, Insomniac‘s EDC Las Vegas, opted to reschedule its event for a later date after the COVID-19 pandemic forced cancellations and postponements for events around the globe. Typically taking place in May, EDC’s Las Vegas installment for 2020 will now be held on October 2nd to 4th. The festival is keeping the excitement alive and hopeful attendees eager, sharing sneak peeks at stage productions that will be seen in October. Pasquale Rotella, Insomniac’s founder and CEO, has taken to Instagram to share another preview to further build the hype. Posting a photo of the kineticZEN’s stage production, Rotella revealed a little bit more of what’s to be expected for 2020. Optin...
Celebrate Pride Month with Music from These Extraordinarily Talented, Openly Gay EDM Artists
In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and all those fighting for racial equality following the death of George Floyd, many in the music industry, including EDM.com, temporarily ceased business operations on Tuesday, June 2nd to align with those fighting for a better future. However, let us not forget about another vastly marginalized group of people—the LGBTQ community, who are now celebrating Pride Month. There are many core values at EDM’s bedrock, but perhaps the most paramount is inclusivity. Whether it is through the genre’s innately euphoric sonic flair or its ineffable proclivity to unify ravers at festivals, electronic music brings people together regardless of gender or the color of their skin. Ergo, it goes without saying that the EDM and ...
Watch The Blaze Perform Live Atop a 12,605-Foot Mountain in the French Alps
Cercle is a media production company well known for livestreaming electronic music performances at unique and sometimes extreme locations around the globe. With an aim to showcase the world’s culture and heritage merged with captivating musical performances, Cercle has streamed everywhere from sandy beaches to icy mountaintops, to roaring waterfalls and historical landmarks. Previous Cercle livestreams have featured performances from the likes of ZHU, Adam Beyer, Solomun, and many more in unique and historical locations. Paris-based electronica duo The Blaze were the latest to take the reins for a signature Cercle livestream. Braving the bone-chilling mountains of Chamonix, France, the pair performed atop the Aiguille du Midi, a mountain in the French Alps. At a height of&...
ODESZA Announces They are Matching Donations to Various Organizations Fighting for Racial Equality
In the wake of the death of George Floyd and the ongoing nationwide protests that ensued, electronic duo ODESZA have announced that they are matching donations up to $5,000 to numerous organizations that are fighting for racial justice. Taking to social media to announce the initiative, which was cultivated by their Foreign Family Collective imprint, ODESZA announced that they will be donating to the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Black Lives Matter, and Color of Change, and invited their fans to join them “in the continued fight for racial justice.” For ODESZA and Foreign Family Collective to match your donation, simply send a screenshot to this email. For a deeper list of organizations to donate to and petitions to sign in the fight for racial jus...
Hinds Give a Track by Track Breakdown of New Album The Prettiest Curse: Stream
With Track by Track, we give artists the chance to take their fans through their latest album one song at a time. Today, Hinds reveal how they cast The Prettiest Curse. After a delay precipitated by the ongoing pandemic, Hinds have today released their new album, The Prettiest Curse. Stream it below via Apple Music and Spotify. While the band’s sophomore album, I Don’t Run, and its predecessor, 2016’s Leave Me Alone, were steeped in lo-fi indie, the Madrid quartet take a turn towards a cleaner garage pop sound with their third full-length. Producer Jennifer Decilveo (The Wombats, Bat for Lashes, Joseph) helped Hinds find balance between their raw live energy and crisp melodies for the tightest LP from the band yet. In a note posted to Twitter on Thursday (June 4th), Hinds ac...
New Music Friday: 4 Albums to Stream
Sonic Boom (photo by Ian Witchell), Hinds (photo by Andrea Savall), and Muzz’s Paul Banks (photo by Ben Kaye) Every Friday, Consequence of Sound rounds up some of the week’s noteworthy new album releases into one nifty streaming post. Today, June 5th, brings fresh records from folks like Sonic Boom, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Paul Banks’ indie supergroup Muzz, and Hinds. Sonic Boom – All Things Being Equal <img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1023694" data-attachment-id="1023694" data-permalink="https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/04/stream-sonic-boom-the-way-that-you-live-song-video/sonic-boom-the-way-you-live-new-song-stream/" data-orig-file="https://consequenceofsound.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sonic-boom-the-way-you-live-new-so...
Mr. Bungle Unveil Cover of The Exploited’s “USA”, First New Recording Since 1999: Stream
Mr. Bungle have just released their first new recording in more than 20 years. It comes in the form of a cover of The Exploited’s “USA”, with all proceeds going to COVID-19 relief efforts. Mike Patton joined fellow original members Trevor Dunn (bass) and Trey Spruance (guitar) for a series of reunion shows in February of this year, with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian and former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo rounding out the touring lineup. The shows focused on the group’s hardcore roots, as they performed their early 1986 demo, The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny, along with a number of cover songs. Then in March, news came that the very same touring lineup had convened in a studio shortly after those shows to re-record the 1986 demo, and lay down studio versions of the cover songs ...
The Legacy of Whitney Houston in 10 Duets
Subscribe now to our ongoing Whitney Houston season of The Opus. You can also prep for the experience by listening to Whitney Houston via all major streaming services or enter to win a copy of Vinyl Me, Please’s 35th anniversary Whitney Houston box set. Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Follow on Facebook | Podchaser The term “diva” was not coined or derived for Whitney Houston. That being said, nobody’s ever been more worthy than her to don that honorific. Our best memories of Houston recall a performer with grace, humor, and a voice that could leave a crowd speechless with both its power and range. However, the images of Houston burned in our mind — in true diva fashion — don’t see her often sharing a stage. The hits that’ll go on long af...
Kevin Liles Endorses Biden, Talks Social Justice on Instagram Live: 5 Key Takeaways
On Thursday night (June 4), nearly 200 people tuned in on Instagram Live to hear co-founder and CEO of 300 Entertainment Kevin Liles discuss systemic racism, police brutality and how he and his company are fighting for change. After opening his Live by playing a brand new track from Trey Songz, called “How Many Times,” Liles started the conversation by talking about the murder of George Floyd, saying: “What bothered me the most is that he called for his mother… we have heard ‘I can’t breathe’ so much but to see a grown man reach and say ‘mama’… it just puts it all in perspective. It’s sickening. We’re in a state of emergency.” Over the span of two hours, Liles invited nearly 10 guests into the chat from Minnesota rapper and WEO...
Kanye West Donates $2M, Launches Education Plan for George Floyd’s Daughter
Kanye West is donating a multi-million dollar sum for college savings funds for George Floyd’s daughter, plus legal costs for the Arbery and Taylor families, Billboard can confirm. As the hip-hop star joins street protests in his hometown Chicago, Kanye has made a $2 million donation to assist the families of Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, whose murders have sparked protests across America and around the globe. According to several published reports, West set up a 529 education plan for Floyd’s six-year-old daughter, Gianna. Kanye was spotted joining in Chicago’s south side on Thursday night joining the #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd march, in protest of Floyd’s death during his arrest by Minneapolis police, footage of which was captured and seen by millions around the globe. Ahmau...
Brian Wilson Dishes ‘Love And Mercy’ on ‘A Late Show’: Watch
Brian Wilson hasn’t gone surfing for a stretch. He’s in lockdown, like the rest of us. But the Beach Boys legend did Zoom in to A Tonight Show on Thursday night (June 4) for a performance of two songs. Sitting at a grand piano, he told the camera: “Hi, this is Brian Wilson everyone. I just want you guys to know that we’re all in this together.” The Rock And Roll Hall of Famer then launched into “Love and Mercy,” the opening track from his 1988 self-titled debut solo album. Wilson is warming up for the June 19 release of the 25th anniversary of his ode to California, Orange Crate Art, a collaborative album with uber-producer Van Dyke Parks. Orange Crate Art will also be issued on vinyl for the very first time. Watch the performance on Stephen Colbert’s late-night show below. You ...
