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Numero Group to Reissue Laraaji’s Earliest Work
Laraaji’s earliest work is getting a Numero Group reissue in a forthcoming package dubbed Segue to Infinity. It includes his first full-length, 1978’s Celestial Vibration, along with three LPs of previously unreleased music that he recorded around that time. Segue to Infinity is out February 10. Listen to “Ocean” from the set and see the full tracklist below. According to a press release, the recordings for the collection were sourced from acetate discs that a college student had purchased in 2021 from an eBay seller, for a grand total of $114.01. Celestial Vibration was the only album the multi-instrumentalist ever released under his birth name, Edward Larry Gordon. Since releasing Sun Piano and Moon Piano in 2020, Laraaji has made a number of guest appearances on other projects by Medici...
Young Dolph’s Posthumous Album Announced: Listen to the New Song “Get Away”
Young Dolph’s posthumous single “Get Away” is out now. The song arrives on the anniversary of the Memphis rapper’s death. “Get Away” will land on Dolph’s posthumous album Paper Route Frank, which is out in December. Check out the new track below. Today (November 17) is being recognized in Tennessee and Georgia as the Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton Jr. Day of Service. In the rapper’s honor, the IdaMae Foundation will be providing free meals and winter kits to those in need; in addition, numerous barbershops are offering free haircuts. Also today, Young Dolph’s cousin and frequent collaborator Key Glock released a new EP called PRE5L. Find that below, too. “Get Away” follows the July single “Hall of Fame,” which got released on what would have been Young Dolph’s 37th birthday. Read “Rememberi...
Brothers Gino and Andrew Gomez Drop Tech House Heater, “Miami”
DJ and producer Gino Gomez is constantly evolving his sound while always staying true to his unique artistry. Often percussive in nature, Gomez’s sound is best described as worldly and driven by heavy basslines, reminiscent of his Afro-Cuban heritage. From an early age, he has been musically inclined since he gained his love of music from his parents. Over the years, he has received support from world-renowned artists such as Black Coffee, The Martinez Brothers, Disclosure and Diplo, to name a few. Over time, Gomez gained a deep appreciation for modern electronic dance music while spending his summers in Mykonos, Greece. On the island he discovered the sounds of iconic dance music artists like Benny Benassi and Steve Angello, which led to experimenting with and integrating similar sou...
New Memories? Kid Cudi and David Guetta Are Back In the Studio
Those memories Kid Cudi sang about back in 2009? They may not be the best after all. The chart-topping “Memories” rapper has revealed he’s back in the studio with David Guetta, whose turn-of-the-century hit may soon receive a long-awaited follow-up. “I ran into David Guetta last night in Paris at dinner. We’re in the studio right now,” Cudi tweeted. “Let that sink in.” It’s sinking in deep, considering Cudi recently revealed a new album in the works, which may be his last. Whether or not his work with Guetta will appear on that record remains to be seen. And fans shouldn’t hold their breath. It may be a while, since Cudi also said the album will not drop in 2023. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles All we can do at t...
Dabin to Make History as First Korean Electronic Music Artist to Headline Red Rocks
Renowned dance music producer and guitarist Dabin will make history next spring at Red Rocks. On March 31st, 2023, Dabin says he’ll become the first Korean electronic musician to headline a concert at the iconic open air venue in Colorado. The show, “Sanctuary Live,” will also feature performances from fellow dance music heavyweights Ray Volpe, JVNA, Grabbitz and MYRNE. Dabin’s performance will celebrate his three albums, Between Broken, Wild Youth and Two Hearts, by featuring his new live band. And he says it’s the biggest show of his career. “This is a dream come true,” Dabin tweeted. “This is the biggest Dabin show ever.” Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Dabin’s last album, Between Broken, dug deep ...
Pegboard Nerds’ Alex Odden Launches Kickstarter for Chiptune Concept Album
Pegboard Nerds‘ own Alexander Odden is branching out to develop “FRIENDCHIPS,” a passion project at the intersection of music and retro gaming. “‘FRIENDCHIPS’ is a longtime passion project of mine that I’d very much love to share with the world,” Odden tells EDM.com. “In many ways, it is interconnected with everything I’ve done in music and graphics these past 30 years—my whole career.” “FRIENDCHIPS” is a fictional pixel art game soundtracked by an eponymous chiptune concept album. The project features 12 songs and breakneck cut scenes, jump levels, boss fights and more. “Each track from the beginning to the end helps tell the story of you—the player—working your way through the game,” reads Odd...
Joe Jonas Says He’ll ‘Get In Line’ on Ticketmaster To Buy Taylor Swift Tour Tickets For Wife Sophie Turner
It’s been nearly 15 years since Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas dated, but she’ll be in his life “Forever & Always.” That’s because the DNCE frontman’s wife, actress Sophie Turner, is a certified Swiftie, meaning he’ll likely soon be waiting in line on Ticketmaster for Eras Tour tickets with the rest of the world — at least, that’s what he told E! News at the Wednesday (Nov. 15) premiere for his Korean war drama Devotion. When asked if he planned on securing seats at one of Swift’s 52 North American shows scheduled in 2023 for Turner, Jonas replied: “That’s a great idea, is that still an option? She would love that.” Then, upon learning that Ticketmaster had experienced major technical difficulties during its Eras Tour presale that same day, the JoBro seemed impressed. “Wow,” he said, smili...
Royal Launches Marketplace to Buy and Sell Music Rights
Imagine a platform where fans can buy and sell streaming rights from the music they love, as easily as buying a stock on an investing site like Robinhood. This is the vision of Web3 music platform Royal, which today announces a music rights marketplace. Founded by DJ and producer Justin Blau, Royal launched in January 2022 with high-profile NFT drops from Nas, Diplo and The Chainsmokers. The platform allows fans and investors to earn a percentage of streaming royalties alongside the artists. Thus far, the platform says it has paid out $100,000 to holders. After proving the concept works, Blau says Royal is growing into its bigger vision. “The drops were very much a beta,” he tells Billboard. “We needed to show that you could actually pay out royalties in an efficient manner on chain … The ...
Megan Moroney Inks Deal With Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records
Singer-songwriter Megan Moroney has inked a label deal with Sony Music Nashville and Columbia Records. During her opening performance slot for Warren Zeiders: The Up to No Good Tour on Wednesday evening (Nov. 16) at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl, Moroney announced her label signing, and also told the audience that her song “Tennessee Orange” will be sent to country radio. According to Moroney’s manager, Punch Bowl Entertainment’s Juli Griffith, Moroney and her team were in talks with 18 record labels before signing with Sony Music Nashville and the NYC-based Columbia. “We picked this combination because they understand exactly who Megan is and what she has already created,” Griffith tells Billboard. “Their plan is to come in and enhance what we are already doing under her creative vi...
Maren Morris Campaigns to ‘Make DJ Gay Again’ Following Candace Cameron Bure’s Anti-LGBTQ Comments
If dunking on anti-LGBTQ rhetoric is a skill, then Maren Morris is an expert at this point. The country star posted a comment on Instagram on Tuesday calling out actress Candace Cameron Bure for her recent comments on “traditional marriage” and queer characters. Writing under a post from LGBTQ influencer Matt Bernstein, Morris said “Make DJ Gay Again,” a reference to Bure’s most famous role as DJ Tanner on Full House and the 2016 reboot, Fuller House. Morris is far from the only star to call the actress out — JoJo Siwa posted an Instagram on Tuesday calling Bure’s comments “rude and hurtful,” and GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis issued a damning statement saying it was “irresponsible and hurtful for Candace Cameron Bure to use tradition as a guise for exclusion.” Explore Explore Se...
Metro Boomin Teases Collaboration With Travis Scott Ahead of ‘Heroes & Villains’ Album Release
Metro Boomin’s next album will most likely feature a guest appearance from Travis Scott. The mainstay hip-hop producer is readying for the debut of his long-awaited LP, Heroes & Villains. Following 2018’s Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Boomin’s first studio album, the producer directed his attention towards collaborations, teaming up with 21 Savage for the 2020 record Savage Mode II, which served as a sequel to their 2016 EP of the same name. He also produced The Weeknd’s hit single “Heartless,” marking a rare venture into pop music for Metro, who predominantly works on rap songs. In the lead up to Heroes & Villains premiere on December 2, Metro took to social media to share a video of him hitting the studio with Scott. “When the sequel is even better than the first,” he wrote, tagging...
Brockhampton Goes Out With a Bang on “Final” Album ‘The Family’
At their Coachella performance earlier this year, Brockhampton announced that they would be putting out a final album before going on an indefinite hiatus. That project, aptly titled The Family, premiered today. The album’s release was preceded by two visual trailers, as well as the single “Big Pussy” and “Basement.” The self-proclaimed boy band began in 2010 in Texas after frontman Kevin Abstract posted on the KanyeToThe forum asking if anyone wanted to form a collective. After the group started gaining traction, its members relocated to live and work together from a house in Los Angeles. Although the lineup of artists and producers has changed over the years, many of its founding members remained. Presently, Brockhampton is composed of Abstract, Merlyn Wood, Matt Champion, Dom McLennon...
