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Tails and Benji Lewis Connect for Intimate Indie Dance Single, “is that ok?”
Canadian dance music virtuoso Tails has teamed up with Australian singer-songwriter Benji Lewis for a stunning single, “is that ok?” Following up a number of impressive singles as well as last year’s scintillating photos of the sun EP, Tails continues to cement himself as a trailblazer to watch, consistently backed by San Holo’s bitbird imprint. “Is that ok?” is another turn of the page in Tails’ expansive sonic identity, combining warm synths with punchy drums and organic textures. Lewis’ vocal contributions to the intricate song are mesmerizing and lend to an attention-grabbing indie-dance stunner. Tails’ production throughout the climax, on the other hand, is uplifting as nostalgic atmospheres and groovy percussion take over. Take a listen to “hope that’s ok?” below. Scr...
A Solo Traveler’s Guide to London’s Dance Music Scene
London’s electronic dance music scene is as vibrant as ever. If you’re traveling on your own, identifying the right place to party is paramount to the experience. In your search for affordable accommodation, look no further than St Christopher’s Inns, an international hostel group that offers a diverse range of accommodation options for backpackers. Belushi’s London at St Christopher Inn London Bridge Village. Jarett Lopez What makes them unique is Belushi’s, their in-house party bar brand, the perfect spot to meet new friends before exploring London’s many large-scale clubs and intimate underground spaces. While booking your accommodation at one of St Christopher’s London locations, feel free to use the code EDM5 for 5% off your stay. In this guide, we ...
Watch Stevie Wonder, Ari Lennox, and More Perform Lionel Richie Tribute at the 2022 American Music Awards
The 2022 American Music Awards took place tonight (November 20) at Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater, where Stevie Wonder, Charlie Puth, Ari Lennox, and others took the stage to perform a medley of hits by Lionel Richie, who received this year’s AMA Icon Award. Wonder and Puth took turns playing various songs by Richie and the Commodores in the style of dueling pianos, including “Brick House,” “Easy,” “All Night Long (All Night),” and “Say You, Say Me.” The tribute ended with Lennox, Smokey Robinson, Melissa Etheridge, Yola, and others joining them onstage for “We Are the World.” Check out the performance below. Lennox recently announced a North American tour behind her new album, Age/Sex/Location, which spans 27 cities and kicks off next January. She previously shared a video for the single ...
Ryuichi Sakamoto Announces New Album 12
Ryuichi Sakamoto has announced his new solo album 12. It’s due out January 17 via Milan Records. 12 is the first non-soundtrack solo studio album from the Japanese composer since 2017’s Async. Sakamoto recorded the album in 2021 and 2022, and the track titles reflect the dates that the compositions were written. In a statement, Sakamoto, who has been receiving cancer treatment, said, “After I finally ‘came home’ to my new temporary housing after a big operation, I found myself reaching for the synthesizer. I had no intention of composing something; I just wanted to be showered in sound. I’ll probably continue to keep this kind of ‘diary.’” On December 10, Sakamoto will debut a career-spanning performance recorded at Tokyo’s 509 Studio—including a selection from 12— as part of a ticketed li...
The xx Announce Coexist Vinyl Reissue for 10th Anniversary
The xx are reissuing their second album, Coexist, for its 10th anniversary. Out now digitally and January 13 on clear vinyl, the reissue includes live versions of “Angels,” “Chained,” “Reunion,” and “Sunset,” which you can hear below. The xx’s latest album, I See You, came out at the beginning of 2017. All three xx members have now released solo music, with Oliver Sim putting out debut album Hideous Bastard this year. Romy’s album is still in the works, but she returned with a solo song called “Strong” last week. Jamie xx, too, has been busy this year, releasing a track called “Kill Dem” amid a string of live dates. Read “8 Songs That Borrow from the xx’s Playbook” on the Pitch. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something th...
CEO Trayle, PinkPantheress, Egg Meat, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our writers are playing obsessively and highlighting some of the Pitchfork staff’s favorite new music. The playlist is a grab-bag of tracks: Its only guiding principle is that these are the songs you’d gladly send to a friend. This week’s Pitchfork Selects playlist features Egg Meat, duendita, Bob Dylan, and more. Listen below and follow our playlists on Apple Music and Spotify. (Pitchfork earns a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.) Pitchfork...
Nas and Hit-Boy Unveil Music Video for ‘King’s Disease III’ Cut “Michael & Quincy”
Nas and Hit-Boy are paying homage to two musical legends — Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones — in their latest music video. Directed by Sarah McColgan, the “Michael & Quincy” visual sees the rapper-producer duo in a montage of clips around the city, from biking down the street to rapping in front of a luxury car covered in a plastic sheet. Interspersed between footage of Nas are subtle tributes to the iconic legends the song is named after, such as a quick flick of Jackson performing his famed moonwalk on a staticky television screen. “Nasty like Mike on the vocals, I overdub it / Bouncin’ off the wall, always startin’ somethin,’” Nas raps. “Behind the scenes of the “Thriller” video, big budgets / Moonwalkin’, smooth criminal talkin.’” Jackson and Jones worked on three albums together, ...
Martha’s Vineyard Bank Held Up By Armed Robbers Who Are Still At Large
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rick Friedman / Getty Local, state and federal law enforcement are investigating a bank robbery on Martha’s Vineyard in an effort to locate the thieves who are still at large. According to the Vineyard Gazette, three masked men armed with handguns held up the Vineyard Haven branch of Rockland Trust on Thursday morning. The men reportedly tied up bank employees and escaped in a stolen vehicle that belonged to one of the bank tellers and was recovered. On Thursday night, the Cape and Islands district attorney’s office said police are still trying to locate and identify the suspects. From the Gazette: An image provided of the suspects during the robbery shows one of them in what appears to be a halloween mask and a black sweatshirt with a hood. The stat...
About Time: NY District Attorney To Throw Out 188 Cases Tied To Dirty Cops
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ALEX KENT / Getty The New York City criminal system is trying to right their wrongs. The District Attorney is set to throw out 188 cases tied to police misconduct. As spotted on Gothamist, District Attorney Alvin Bragg is on a mission to win back the trust of The Big Apple. This week he and his office announced that they will be vacating the almost 200 convictions that involved local police officers who were either corrupt, lied, falsified evidence or were involved in other types of wrongdoing. The vacaturs are part of an ongoing review of more than 1,100 cases connected to a list of 22 former NYPD officers convicted of crimes provided to the office in 2021 by public defender and advocacy groups. Bragg detailed this initiative in a formal statement. “Trus...
Peep Pics Of The Run The Jewels & Nike SB Dunk High Collaboration
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @masterchefian / Instagram Not too long ago we reported that a rumored collaboration between Nike and fan favorite rap duo Run The Jewels was in the works and now we’ve gotten a good look at what they have coming down the pike and it’s definitely a standout piece of work. According to Hypebeast, pics of the new Run The Jewels x Nike SB Dunk High have leaked and the colorway itself is enough to give it grail status amongst hardcore sneakerheads who bump RTJ on the regular. Aside from the hot pink and black color blocking of the classic silhouette, the textures and materials used to construct the collaboration definitely speak to the uniqueness that makes the Killer Mike and El-P tag team such a hit amongst their fanbase. To match up with the artists’ high-...
Kelly Rowland Silences Crowd Booing At AMAs To Give Chris Brown His Flowers, Twitter Had Thoughts
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Brown bombshell Kelly Rowland is not here for Chris Brown being booed on her watch. During the AMAs on Sunday evening, November 21, Kelly Rowland decided to use the moment to do her best N.O.R.E. impression and give Chris Brown his flowers. The Destiny’s Child member was put in an awkward position while presenting the award for Favorite Male R&B Artist. Chris Brown won the award besting Lucky Daye (who should have won), The Weeknd, Brent Faiyaz, and GIVĒON. Brown was not at the awards show, so the “Motivation” singer accepted the award on his behalf. Brown’s win didn’t sit well with some audience members, who booed Brown. Rowland wasn’t here for the “disrespect” and gave those booing a piece of her mind. “Excuse me —...
Doechii Performs From a Murky Swamp in New “Stressed” Visual
Doechii is embracing her Florida roots in the new visual for her track “Stressed.” The song initially debuted as a live version on her October 10 COLORS performance, followed by a release on streaming services about a week later. Intertwining rap and R&B, Doechii uses “Stressed” as a platform to relay her anxieties about newfound stardom and all the expectations that come along with it. “I must be lost in my regrets / I must be down, I must be stressed,” she raps. “I’ve got like thirteen years of age / That I ain’t still got off my chest.” “”Stressed” is basically me divorcing all my bad habits,” Doechii told Billboard. “like alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and just like negative poor behaviors that I recently have quit, which is great.” The music video, created in partnership with Billboar...
