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The xx’s Romy Joins Fred Again.. and Haai on New Song “Lights Out”: Listen
Fred Again.. has released a new song called “Lights Out.” It’s a collaboration with Romy of the xx and London-based electronic artist Haai. Check it out below. “I started this song on my laptop on a train up to the Scottish Highlands and immediately sent it to Romy and Teneil (Haai) because it felt super special to me,” said Fred Again.. in a statement. “Romy’s lyrics and voice are just like a hug from a rave angel.” This isn’t the first time Fred Again.. has teamed up with members of the xx. Back in 2020, he tapped Jamie xx for “Smoke,” a track from his joint mixtape with Headie One, and he also co-produced Romy’s track “Lifetime.” Fred Again.. has collaborated with FKA twigs on “Don’t Judge Me,” an expansion of Gang’s “Judge Me (Interlude).” The producer was also recently nominated for a...
Melody’s Echo Chamber Announces New Album Emotional Eternal, Shares Video for New Song: Listen
Melody’s Echo Chamber has announced a new album. Her latest is called Emotional Eternal, which is out April 29 via Domino. The first single “Looking Backward” arrives with a video that Melody Prochet made in collaboration with Unreal Engine specialist 3D artist Hyoyon Paik (Chlöe). Watch it below. “I hope the record has that uplifting quality,” Prochet said in a press release. “I wanted to be more grounded and mindful through the process. I guided the sessions with simplicity—a contrast with the maximalism of [2018’s] Bon Voyage and the wilderness of my delusions. I made some big and impactful decisions and changes to my life. It took me to where it is peaceful, and I think the record reflects this. It’s more direct.” Revisit Pitchfork’s 2018 interview “Melody’s Echo Chamber on Her Comebac...
Alto Arc (Deafheaven’s George Clarke, Danny L Harle) Announce Debut EP, Share New Song: Listen
Alto Arc is a new four-piece ensemble: Deafheaven’s George Clarke, Danny L Harle, Hundred Waters’ Trayer Tryon, and the makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench. Today, they’ve announced their debut EP: Alto Arc is out February 11 via Sargent House. The project arrives with the Elizaveta Porodina–directed visual for the new song “Bordello.” Watch it below. “Telling this story felt like opening an old book and uncovering a sinister fairy tale,” Porodina said in a statement. “An eerie vibrating presence fell over the rooms we built up, and it felt like oscillating from one dark world to another. It’s a privilege to witness such rare and magical moments.” The EP will feature the group’s first song, “Nocebo,” released last year. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Alto...
David Guetta and Sorana Revamp “Heartless” In Kanye-Approved Collab, “redruM”
Sorana and David Guetta have put a haunting new twist on a classic heartbreak anthem with their new single, “redruM.” Marking Sorana’s debut on Atlantic Records, the synthwave-inspired track is “an ironic POV on how dramatically people react” to breakups, she said. It was from the perspective of the heartbreaker’s next love, and pulls its melody from Ye’s (formerly known as Kanye West) timeless single “Heartless,” adding the iconic rapper as a co-writer to its credits. “redruM” comes paired paired with a music video inspired by cult classic horror movie, The Shining, putting the cherry on top of Sorana’s creative vision. Her cotton candy-colored version drops a heartsore S...
Blanke and Donna Tella Connect On Heartfelt Single, “Stuck On You”: Listen
Coming off his biggest year to date in 2021, Blanke is looking to do the same right out of the gate in 2022. He’s now tapped Donna Tella for “Stuck On You,” out now on Ophelia Records. Long known for his versatility as a music producer, Blanke lets that versatility shine once again on “Stuck On You.” Forgoing the heavy, bass-centric sound we’ve grown accustomed to, the Australian artist has instead let Donna Tella’s charming vocals and heartfelt lyrics lead the way. Her vocals are joined by soaring synths and subtle percussive elements, cultivating an airy, lovestruck feel. Check out “Stuck On You” below. Recommended Articles “Stuck On You” is the first single from Blanke’s forthcoming EP, Land Of The Wa...
Moscow Mitch McConnell Gets All The Smoke For Racist Comments About Black Voters
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tom Williams / Getty A day after overseeing Republican obstruction of voting rights legislation in the Senate, Senator Mitch McConnell made a racially disparaging comment about Black voters, setting off a torrent of backlash online. In a press conference held on Wednesday (January 20th), the Senate Minority Leader spoke at a press conference regarding the previous day’s debate and failed votes to advance a bill that contained the Freedom To Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act which included an attempt to change the filibuster rules to do so. A question was posed by a reporter honing in on concerns from Black voters and other voters of color about this obstruction to Senator McConnell. “Well, the concern is misplaced because if you lo...
Kid Cudi, A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti & More To Rock The Smokers Club Fest
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: The Smokers Club / The Smokers Club Southern California will be covered in a pleasant haze this spring with the announcement of a star-studded music festival featuring some of the biggest names and rising stars of Hip-Hop from the past decade. The Smokers Club Fest features the likes of Kid Cudi, A$AP Rocky, and Playboi Carti, who will be joined by a bevy of talented performers from varying segments of the culture. While Cudder, Rocky, and Carti enjoy top-billing, the lineup also includes big names like Wiz Khalifa, who is set to perform his mixtape classic, Kush & Orange Juice. ScHoolboy Q will also do a similar set by performing his acclaimed Oxymoron album in full. Lupe Fiasco will also do the same by performing his Food & Liquor album in its e...
HHW Gaming: ‘Call of Duty’ Possibly Ditching Annual Release Strategy: Report
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Sledgehammer Games / Call of Duty: Vanguard In more Call of Duty news, we could be getting breaks in between releases. Call of Duty has been the subject of much discussion after Xbox dropped damn near $70 billion on the insanely popular first-person shooter’s publisher Activision Blizzard. Many gamers wondered if the acquisition meant that future Call of Duty games would become Xbox exclusive. Both Xbox boss Phil Spencer and Sony answered that question, confirming the game will remain on PlayStation platforms for now. With that solved, a new report indicates that Activision Blizzard’s acquisition will see some changes to the Call of Duty franchise by changing its release strategy. With each new year, gamers could expect a Call of Duty game. 2022 will stil...
The Fugees Cancel Reunion Tour, Blame COVID
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty It’s a wrap before it even started. The highly anticipated Fugees reunion tour, which was already postponed, is now officially cancelled. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel were supposed to be celebrating the 25th anniversary of their landmark album The Score. However, the group took to social media to let fans know the gig is off. “We anticipate and understand disappointment but our anniversary tour will not be able to happen,” wrote the group on their official social channels. “The continued Covid pandemic has made touring conditions difficult, and we want to make sure we keep our fans and ourselves healthy and safe.” Announced in September 2021, the group held a warm-up show at Pier 17 in New York City to great fanfare,...
Jay Electronica Wants To Add His Verse To Kanye West and The Game’s “Eazy”
Jay Electronica is looking to hop on Kanye West and The Game‘s newest collaborative track, “Eazy.” In a screenshot of his text messages with Ye, the A Written Testimony rapper first praised West for the cut, stating “You punished that f*cking E A Z Y verse” before adding “I wanna put a verse on it.” West responded positively, simply replying, “Let’s gooooooo.” Prior to their conversation about “Eazy,” Ye and Electronica were discussing collaborating on DONDA 2. West shared on January 13, “Donda 2 starting now,” and Electronica was ready to answer the call, responding, “Let me get my oven mitts and cooking spoon out.” The two recently collaborated on DONDA, with Electronica appearing on “Jesus Lord.” Take a look at the screenshot of their exchange below, and stay tuned for a possible “Eazy”...
This Adele Fan Tried (and Failed) to See Three Separate Concerts, Finneas Invites Her to His Show Instead
It’s tough being an Adele fan — at least for one TikTok user. Eleni Sabracos took to TikTok on Thursday (Jan. 20), just hours after Adele announced she is postponing her Las Vegas residency, to hilariously reveal that this isn’t the first time she tried to see the “Hello” singer to no avail. “I bought tickets to see Adele at Madison Square Garden, but they were fake tickets,” she said against a photo of herself frowning outside MSG with a t-shirt she made for the star. “But nobody felt bad for me because I bought them off Craigslist so that was my own doing.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news She continued that she also bought tickets for Adele’s 2017 show in London, where she would be seated in the “Golden Circle,” directly surrounding the stage...
Day Zero Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary in the Jungle: Photo Gallery
Amid shifting COVID protocols in the region, Tulum’s Day Zero festival hosted its 10-year anniversary event on Jan. 10, 2022. The one-day party, hosted by Day Zero founder Damian Lazarus, featured sets from house and techno royalty including Black Coffee, Nina Kraviz, Seth Troxler, The Martinez Brothers, DJ Holographic, DJ Tennis and more. Launched in 2012 to coincide with what was then purported to be the end of the Mayan calendar, Day Zero has since been a key stop for the global dance music jet. This year’s Day Zero hosted roughly 7,000 guests who trekked into the jungle near Tulum, Mexico for the nearly 24 hour party, which launched at 4 p.m. on January 10 and wound down during mid-afternoon the following day. This show happened as other events in the region were cancelled due to the r...
