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Executive Turntable: Merlin Conjures New Board; WMUK Label Vet Promoted to SVP, Commercial
Merlin announced its newly-elected board, which includes representatives from 12 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America and Oceania. The Merlin board includes equal representation from the organization’s three regional blocs: North America, Europe and All Other Countries, according to a press release. Nine of this year’s board members were elected or appointed for their first term, while 11 members are returning for another term. Newly elected to the 2022 board are: Pascal Bittard, owner of IDOL (France); Tom Deakin, head, EMEA at AudioSalad (U.K.); Sandra Ortega, director, global partnerships at Altafonte (Mexico); Louis Posen, president & executive director at Hopeless Records (U.S.); Jason Taylor, director, sales & label relations at Redeye (U.S.); a...
‘Cold Heart’ Returns Another Elton John Classic to the Hot 100’s Top 10
It’s an achievement to send a song to the Billboard Hot 100‘s top 10 once. Elton John has become particularly adept at having his compositions reach the region twice. John’s “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix),” with Dua Lipa, jumps to No. 7 on the latest Hot 100 (dated Jan. 15). While it’s the legend’s first top 10 on the chart in nearly 24 years, it’s also a return to the tier for “Rocket Man,” whose chorus Lipa updates in the mash-up. In honor of John’s latest such double-up, here’s a look at John’s classics, co-penned with Bernie Taupin, that have hit the Hot 100’s top 10 twice, in various forms. [embedded content] “Your Song” John’s first Hot 100 top 10, of now 28 in his career, rose to No. 8 in January 1971. In 2014, Aloe Blacc’s “The Man,” which revives the original’s “you can tell everybody” ...
Katy Perry Strips Down in Behind-the-Scenes Pics From ‘When I’m Gone’ Video Shoot
Katy Perry wants to leave you something to remember “When I’m Gone.” So, the singer posted some behind-the-scenes pics from the video shoot for her new dance-tastic single with DJ/producer Alesso. In the series of snaps Perry shows off some of the costumes from the high-fashion visual, opening with a provocative topless snap in which she’s only wearing wide-leg jeans and a knowing over-the-shoulder look as she stands facing a wall with her hands up next to a sign that warns: “do not hose down.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Let it burn baby,” Perry, 37, captioned the series, along with the #WIG tag. In a second pic, Perry stares down into the camera while grabbing a handful of hair with an overflowing costume rack behind her, then sips a red drink in a plastic cup and r...
Thomas Rhett’s Upcoming Album ‘Where We Started’ Features a Katy Perry Collaboration
Thomas Rhett will release his sixth studio album, Where We Started, on April 1, he announced Friday (Jan. 14). What’s more, the title track is a rootsy-pop collaboration with pop superstar Katy Perry, co-written with Jon Bellion, Jesse Frasure and Ashley Gorley. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “There’s something for everyone on this album and I can’t wait for y’all to hear it,” he captioned a teaser video on Instagram for the upcoming release. “Who’s ready?!” Rhett, who is nominated for a best country song Grammy for “Country Again,” co-wrote all but one of the tracks on the new 15-song album, which features production from Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure and Matt Dragstrem. He also welcomes several country collaborators on the album, including Riley ...
FKA twigs Shares ‘Caprisongs’ Mixtape Featuring The Weeknd, Daniel Caesar and More
FKA twigs has dropped off her new mixtape, Caprisongs. The 17-track project enlists features from Jorja Smith, Daniel Caesar, Shygirl, Rema, Pa Salieu, Koreless, Tobias Jesso Jr., Fred again.., Mike Dean, Warren Ellis, and others. Additionally, the mixtape includes the artist’s previously-released track with The Weeknd, dubbed “Tears in the Club.” hey i made you a mixtape, because when i feel you, i feel me and when i feel me, it feels good… CAPRISONGS is my journey back to myself through my amazing collaborators and friends. pic.twitter.com/WCaFrNs1ZH — FKA twigs (@FKAtwigs) January 6, 2022 The vocalist describes the new project as a “bronzer in the sink, alco pop on the side, a cherry lolly, apple juice when you’re thirsty, friends in the park, your favourite person, that one senten...
PJ Harvey Announces The Hope Six Demolition Project Reissue, Shares “The Wheel” Demo: Listen
PJ Harvey has announced a reissue of 2016’s The Hope Six Demolition Project, her ninth album. She recorded the project in 2012 as part of a public art installation in London. The new edition arrives with The Hope Six Demolition Project – Demos on March 11. Listen to a demo version of “The Wheel” below The Hope Six Demolition Project is the latest among several of Harvey’s records that have reissued, following White Chalk and A Woman a Man Walked By, her 2009 collaborative album with John Parish. Let England Shake is next in the reissue campaign, set for January 28. In April, PJ Harvey will publish Orlam, a book-length narrative poem written in the Dorset dialect. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Jacques Greene Announces New EP, Shares New Song: Listen
Jacques Greene has announced a new EP. Fantasy is out digitally January 28 via LuckyMe. Earlier today (January 123, Greene shared the record’s lead single “Taurus.” Check it out below, and scroll down for the EP art and tracklist. “In my mind there’s a real soothing, meditative core to this,” Greene said of his new single in press materials. “And the almost relentless repetitive nature of the aggressive breaks is meant to tip over into full mediation mode. There’s angst—but there’s trying to move through it.” Greene continued: The things you hear when you’re alone. Walking through Mount Royal or other wooded areas you might notice a branch break. As much as I value my alone time and the subtle things you can pick up around and within yourself in those moments, a certain loneliness an...
FKA twigs Releases Caprisongs Mixtape: Listen and Read the Full Credits
FKA twigs’ most recent album was 2019’s Magdalene. Last year, she shared “Don’t Judge Me” and “Measure of a Man.” Read our 2019 cover story, “The Sacred and Profane Genius of FKA twigs.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. 01 Ride the Dragon Written by Pablo Diaz-Reixa, Lewis Roberts, Mark Anthony Spears, Jeff Kleinman, FKA twigsPublished by Pablo Diaz- Reixa Publishing Designee, Lewis Roberts Publishing Designee, Mark Anthony Spears Publishing Designee, Jeff Kleinman Publishing Designee, FKA twigs Publishing DesigneeProduced by El Guincho & KorelessCo-Production by FKA twigs, Sounwave & Jeff KleinmanMixed by Mike DeanMastered by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound, NYC and Mike De...
Jack White Shares Video for New Song “Love Is Selfish”: Watch
Jack White has shared another new song. This one’s called “Love Is Selfish” and it appears on his forthcoming album Entering Heaven Alive. Check it out below. Entering Heaven Alive, which arrives on July 22, is the second of two albums that White plans to release this year. He’s also set to issue Fear of the Dawn on April 8, and shared “Taking Me Back” from the LP in October. After opening a Third Man Records shop in London last fall, White will tour the United States this spring before heading to Europe for June and July. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Best New Tracks: Cordae, Earl Sweatshirt, Saba x Krazyie Bone and More
As the week in music comes to a close, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks. This week’s list is led by highly-anticipated full-length releases from Cordae and Earl Sweatshirt, who both dropped off From A Birds Eye View and SICK! respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Saba and Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Bonobo, J.I.D with 21 Savage and Baby Tate, EARTHGANG, Murda Beatz with Blxst and Wale, Mitski, Cautious Clay and Robert Glasper with Killer Mike, BJ the Chicago Kid and Big K.R.I.T. Cordae – From A Birds Eye View [embedded content] Cordae is finally following up his GRAMMY-nominated debut album The Lost Boy with From A Bird’s Eye View. His first full-...
Logic Announces New Album ‘Vinyl Days’
Maryland rapper Logic is officially signifying the end of his rap retirement with the announcement of his new album, Vinyl Days. The mixtape is expected to be the artist’s seventh studio album. The rapper and producer took to Instagram to share a clip of himself in his own home studio creating a beat for his upcoming album. In the beginning of the clip Logic is taking a mic out of a zip case and can be heard saying, “This is JAY-Z’s microphone. No I.D. gave it to me.” He then goes on to record a sound effect with his mouth before overlaying it on beats. In the background of the video, Logic appears to be watching the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi film. The camera work focuses on miscellaneous objects around the room including a Back To The Future hoverboard. The video ends with Logic greet...
Here’s the New Date of the 2022 SCL Awards
The 2022 SCL Awards, presented by the Society of Composers & Lyricists, have been rescheduled to March 8 and will be held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The awards were originally slated to be presented on Feb. 1 at the Skirball, with Emmy winner Darren Criss hosting, but on Jan. 7 they were postponed due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The postponement came two days after the 64th annual Grammy Awards were postponed from Jan. 31 to a still-unspecified date in the spring. The SCL is waiting to hear if Criss will be able to host the rescheduled show. The rescheduled March 8 date still puts the show before final-round voting for the 2022 Academy Awards, which extends from March 17-22. The SCL Awards, like other film ...
