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Listen to Flux Pavilion’s Genre-Bending Banger, “Technicolour Psychic Vision”
The decision to title a track “Technicolour Psychic Vision” is a bold one, but as usual, Flux Pavilion delivers. The track was released today on Flux’s Circus Records. And like its name suggests, “Technicolour Psychic Vision” is a captivating rush of kaleidoscopic dubstep. Blending rock influences with funky vocoders and screeching bass patches, it’s a masterclass in genre cohesion. Check out “Technicolour Psychic Vision” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The new single arrives amid a huge year for Flux, who recently dropped a deeply meaningful record called “I’m Delighted.” It was the first posthumous song released after the death of dubstep star Cookie Monsta, a close friend and collaborator who...
Music Festivals Are Notorious for Inaccessibility—This Organization Is Pushing for Change In 2023
Music festivals are notorious for being inaccessible. People with disabilities working in the music industry have overwhelmingly chose not to disclose their non-visible conditions to their employers for a number of reasons. Event accessibility organization Attitude is Everything (AIE) is working to expel this stigma by partnering with music festival associations to ensure there are more practical measures embedded into their booking and operational processes. As part of a campaign called #FestivalsWithoutBarriers, AIE has reportedly started working with the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), the Association of Festival Organizers (AFO) and the British Arts Festival Association (BAFA). These organizations’ employees and members are working on measures to establish a bet...
Celebrate the Release of “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet” With 10 New Remixes of the Series’ Iconic Songs
Just in time for the debut of Pokémon‘s long-awaited 9th generation of games is a brand new look at some of the series’ most iconic tracks. The same day gamers around the world get their hands on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet comes a new remix compilation album, VGM Essentials: Pokémon Remixed, from Firaga Records and Occult Cats. 10 artists have taken on music from 2016’s Pokémon Sun & Moon, 2010’s Pokémon Black & White and the games that started it all, 1996’s Pokémon Red & Blue. The theme songs associated with in-game locations like “Viridian Forest,” “Aether Paradise,” “Lavender Town,” “Pokémon Center” and the “Mahalo Trail” have been transformed by RoboRob, Subcreati...
Mason Talbot Drops Soulful House Anthem, “Lookin’ For”
In the midst of a breakout year, Mason Talbot has poured gasoline on the hype with a stunning new single, “Lookin’ For.” It’s easy to hear why renowned house music producers like MK, Hannah Wants and Lee Foss have been supporting the young beatsmith. “Lookin’ For” is minimal in nature, but resounding in its arrangement and sound design. It’s soulful house music at its finest, bursting at its seams with radiant U.K. influences and visceral sound design. It’s easy to get hypnotized by the track’s bluesy vocals at first listen, but its real pièce de résistance is its bassline. Talbot produces a thick low end here, one that you can feel in your bones as it runs roughshod through thumping drums. It all points to yet another scintillati...
#BlackPlanetBack: Will Twitter’s Downturn Spark New Interest In BlackPlanet?
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 10 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first...
Travis Scott & Pharrell Link Up For New Record, “Down In Atlanta”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Koerner / Getty Now that the backlash from the tragic events of Astroworld has lessened, a bit, Travis Scott is ready to get back out there and put out some new work for his hardcore day ones. Looking to return with a bang, Travis Scott teased a new collaboration with none other than the OG producer from another planet, Pharrell Williams, for his latest cut “Down In Atlanta.” Taking to social media to post a pic of the two kicking it at the “Down In Atlanta” video shoot, Travis seems ready to get back in the limelight and stunt on everyone in his exclusive Cactus Jack Air Jordans that everyone covets but no one can get. Life ain’t fair sometimes. No word on whether “Down In Atlanta” is a cut off of Travis’ new album or Pharrell’s upcoming Phri...
HHW Gaming: Sonic Co-Creator Yuji Naka Pinched For Insider Trading
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Igor Kutyaev / Getty Well, this is shocking. Sonic The Hedgehog’s co-creator, Yuji Naka, and two other Square Enix employees are now in prison for illegally trying to increase their sonic rings, aka money, via insider trading. FNN, a Japanese news site, first reported the troubling and eyebrow-raising news, corroborated by the Asahi Shimbun newspaper in an English report that Yuji Naka, co-creator of Sonic The Hedgehog and former head of developer Sonic Team was arrested for insider trading. Per Polygon: Naka is alleged to have bought stock in developer Aiming in early 2020, based on inside information that it would be developing a Dragon Quest mobile game, Dragon Quest Tact. At the time, publisher Square Enix’s partnership with Aiming on the game wa...
HHW Gaming: PlayStation’s Black Friday Sale Is Officially LIVE
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: PlayStation / All-New PlayStation Plus Thanksgiving is right around the corner, the folks at PlayStation are already in a giving mood and have kicked off their Black Friday sale, and it is full of goodies. Black Friday has come early for PlayStation owners. The company announced many deals on its new PlayStation Plus tiered service, accessories, and some games. Starting today, PlayStation owners can get a yearly PS Plus Premium subscription for $89.99, usually $119.99. A yearly PS Plus Extra has been reduced to $74.99 from $99.99, and a yearly PS Plus Essential membership now goes for $44.99, originally $59.99. You can also score discounts on PlayStation 5 accessories like DualSense Controllers, which cost $25 less than their original price. Pulse 3...
Watch Beth Orton Perform “Fractals” on Corden
Beth Orton stopped by The Late Late Show With James Corden to perform “Fractals” from her latest album, Weather Alive. Check it out below. Orton followed up her 2016 album, Kidsticks, with Weather Alive in September. It features contributions from Alabaster dePlume, drummer Tom Skinner, multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily, and bassist Tom Herbert. Read Pitchfork’s feature “Beth Orton on the Music That Made Her.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Watch Beth Orton Perform “Fractals” on Corden
Beth Orton stopped by The Late Late Show With James Corden to perform “Fractals” from her latest album, Weather Alive. Check it out below. Orton followed up her 2016 album, Kidsticks, with Weather Alive in September. It features contributions from Alabaster dePlume, drummer Tom Skinner, multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily, and bassist Tom Herbert. Read Pitchfork’s feature “Beth Orton on the Music That Made Her.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
New Music Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2022 and 2023
New albums are getting announced and released constantly. It’s tough to stay on top of it all. So that’s where we come in. Pitchfork is tracking notable new music releases with our guide to upcoming albums. In the coming months, there will be big new releases from Weyes Blood, MIKE, Stormzy, Richard Dawson, Paramore, Fever Ray, Shame, Black Belt Eagle Scout, and plenty more artists. This guide features streaming and digital release dates and will be updated regularly. As always, see some of our favorite albums and songs in the Best New Music section. Plus, catch up every Saturday with 10 of our best reviewed albums of the week. Sign up for the 10 to Hear newsletter here. November 18 Animal Collective: The Inspection (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [A24 Music] Badge Époque Ensemble &am...
New Music Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2022 and 2023
New albums are getting announced and released constantly. It’s tough to stay on top of it all. So that’s where we come in. Pitchfork is tracking notable new music releases with our guide to upcoming albums. In the coming months, there will be big new releases from Weyes Blood, MIKE, Stormzy, Richard Dawson, Paramore, Fever Ray, Shame, Black Belt Eagle Scout, and plenty more artists. This guide features streaming and digital release dates and will be updated regularly. As always, see some of our favorite albums and songs in the Best New Music section. Plus, catch up every Saturday with 10 of our best reviewed albums of the week. Sign up for the 10 to Hear newsletter here. November 18 Animal Collective: The Inspection (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [A24 Music] Badge Époque Ensemble &am...
