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Situated in the Birthplace of Hip-Hop, a New Museum Sets Out To Chart 50 Years of the Music’s History
Before hip-hop became a global cultural phenomenon, the genre emerged at a 1973 block party in the South Bronx. DJ Kool Herc had organized the party for members of his apartment building, word of the event spread borough-wide and it quickly set the precedent for a recurring community gathering. DJs would set up turntables right on the pavement, using two copies of the same record to mix, layer and scratch beats. Over these funk and soul-inspired sounds, spectators laid down cardboard for dancing and the DJs shouted out to engage the crowd, a routine that became known as MCing. In the ensuing few years, MCs placed greater emphasis on rhyme and rhythm, and by the late 1980s, hip-hop had entered its golden era, led by a vanguard of rapper-tastemakers such as LL Cool J, Slick Rick and Biz Mark...
Solange To Curate the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s 2023 Spring Music Series
The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) on Wednesday announced that Solange Knowles is handling curation for the venue’s 2023 Spring Music Series. Under her multidisciplinary creative imprint Saint Heron, the “Cranes in the Sky” vocalist will select the Academy’s forthcoming concerts, films, performance art showcases, dance shows and theatrical pieces. Taking place across BAM’s multiple theaters, Solange’s guest curation will honor “the intergenerational and genre-spanning” impact of forward-minded artists. “We’re excited to work with Solange and her Saint Heron collective for this incredible music series of genre-crossing artists presented in unprecedented ways,” said David Binder, BAM’s artistic director, in a statement via Billboard. “Her experimental, global, and authentic approach consist...
Watch Soccer Mommy’s New “Feel It All the Time” Video
Soccer Mommy has shared a medieval-style video for “Feel It All the Time.” Check it out below. The Zev Magasis–directed video intersperses scenes of Soccer Mommy’s Sophie Allison driving around the suburbs with shots of her riding a horse and wielding a sword she finds among nicknacks in a storage room. In the press release, Allison said, “‘Feel It All The Time’ is a song that felt really easy and honest for me as soon as I wrote it. It uses this idea of an old truck to kind of compare this feeling of aging too fast. There are also these glimpses of light and freedom, from something as simple as the wind in your hair, that can make you feel alive.” Produced by Oneohtrix Point Never’s Daniel Lopatin, “Feel It All the Time” appears on Soccer Mommy’s Sometimes, Forever, which came out in June...
Danny Elfman Shares Song From New Netflix Movie White Noise: Listen
Danny Elfman has shared the first song from his score for White Noise. Listen to “Duel Lecture” below (via Variety). Noah Baumbach’s adaptation of the classic Don DeLillo novel arrives on Netflix on December 30 after a limited theatrical run from November 25. Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig, Don Cheadle, Jodie Turner-Smith, and André 3000 are among the stars. The first trailer came out in August. Elfman’s White Noise soundtrack is out this Friday, November 18. The musician, whose notable compositions include the Simpsons theme and Tim Burton’s major films, released an album last year called Big Mess. He followed it with a remix album featuring Iggy Pop, Xiu Xiu, and others. Big Mess is up for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Elfman also got nominated for “...
Animal Collective Play Rare Pavement Bootlegs in NTS Radio Mix: Listen
For the past few years, Animal Collective’s Geologist (aka Brian Weitz) has hosted a monthly show on NTS Radio called The O’Brien System. The freeform radio show features an eclectic assortment of experimental music about which Weitz is excited, and, for the latest episode, he teamed up with his bandmate Avey Tare (aka Dave Portner) to revisit their love for one particular band: Pavement. Weitz, Portner, and their bandmates notably formed Animal Collective as high school students in Baltimore, and, during the same period, they apparently bonded over a shared interest in cassette bootlegs of Pavement live shows. As Animal Collective shared on Instagram, “What do 15-year-old Dead fans do after hearing ‘Fight This Generation’ live in 1994? They start collecting Pavement tapes!” They continued...
Jenny Hval Shares New Song “Buffy”: Listen
Jenny Hval’s latest album Classic Objects was released in March, and, now, the Norwegian vocalist and composer is back with a new song called “Buffy.” Like its title might suggest, the track was inspired by the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Take a listen below. “Somehow I improvised some lyrics that referred to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, probably just because I have watched it many times,” Hval explained. “I do like the idea that a TV series with many episodes, like Buffy, can be used as a creative and political rehearsal. An episodic form rehearsing overthrowing a dictatorship, a plutocracy, or theocracy?” “‘Buffy’ is not a song about a slayer, a superhero, or feminist icon,” she continued. “If anything, it’s a song about hope, but in an understated and episodic way. Because to...
Kendrick Lamar Dances, Prays and Answers Phone Calls in Experimental “Rich Spirit” Music Video
Kendrick Lamar has unveiled a music video for his Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers single, “Rich Spirit.” The visual opens with Lamar, who wears an all-red outfit, staring longingly through a glass window, the majority of which is covered by a heavy curtain. The rapper quickly turns away from the crack of light to kneel on the edge of his bed in prayer. As the video progresses, Lamar dives into an awkward routine of jerky, dramatic movement, a recurring concept across his ‘Mr. Morale’ music videos and live performances. In a later dance sequence, his discomfort is palpable as he’s forced to watch himself move in a room of mirrors. “The morality can wait / Feedback on low latency,” he raps in one verse. “I’m glitching from the face as my thoughts grow sacredly.” The highly-antici...
Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Charlotte de Witte, More Confirmed for EDC México 2023: See the Full Lineup
Insomniac has announced a massive lineup for the 2023 edition of EDC México. The Méxican offshoot of the promoter’s beloved EDC festival returns to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez from February 24-26. Fans will be raving at the brand’s patented stages, including kineticFIELD, circuitGROUNDS and the intimate neonGARDEN. Organizers have now revealed a typically staggering lineup featuring a laundry list of electronic music stars. The lineup features Martin Garrix, Above & Beyond, Eric Prydz, Charlotte de Witte, ILLENIUM, Tiësto, Marshmello and many, many more. You can purchase tickets here and check out the full lineup below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles EDC México 2023 lineup. Insomniac Events FOLLOW EDC MÉXICO: Facebook: facebook.com/ElectricDaisyCarnivalMe...
Triple Threat: VASSY, Bingo Players and Disco Fries Team Up for Bubbly House Track, “Pieces”
What do you get when you combine the talents of three veteran dance music virtuosos? A new hit record called “Pieces,” which dropped today by way of the iconic Spinnin’ Records. The track comes from VASSY, Bingo Players and Disco Fries, a formidable trifecta of talent. “Pieces” is an ode to true love, blending anthemic production with honeyed house music vibes. Through its warm-and-fuzzy lyricism, soulful chords and breezy soundscapes, the new single seamlessly wraps into a heartwarming dancefloor filler. This high-profile collab arrives amidst a momentous year for VASSY, who recently celebrated a staggering two billion streams of “BAD,” her seminal big room anthem with David Guetta and Showtek. She also recently performed the halftime sh...
Jayda G Joins Kungs, Roosevelt as Official Remixers of Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero”
Taylor Swift has officially reached double digits with her new album, Midnights, a 13-track opus and her 10th studio album. Now, the album’s first remix pack, for standout single “Anti-Hero,” has also been released. An angsty ambient ballad in its original form, T-Swift’s track gets a distinct dance music twist with reworks by three electronic music producers. Disco takes center stage with Jayda G‘s sun-drenched rework, stealing the show with scintillating strings and bright, bouncy keys. Then there’s the euphoric dance-pop of Roosevelt, whose remix is fit for a Friday night drive with dreamy synths and thumping bass guitar solos. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Kungs closes out the list with a funk-infused take on “Anti-Hero,” ...
Alison Wonderland, Mura Masa, Bicep, More Featured On “Need for Speed: Unbound” Soundtrack
The sounds of hip-hop and electronic music will collide on the cel-shaded streets of Need for Speed Unbound. Known for high-speed gameplay and expertly curated soundtracks, Need for Speed, one of the gaming community’s most iconic racing series, has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to music. That hasn’t changed with Unbound, the 13th game in the series, which sees A$AP Rocky and Brodinksi leading the way. Just a few of the artists included in the game’s extensive soundtrack include Alison Wonderland, Buku, Kaytranada, Charli XCX, Santigold, Anna Lunoe, Bicep, Run The Jewels, Mura Masa and TropKillaz. Brodinski also produced an original score which will fill the moments of the game that aren’t covered by the soundtrack. Scroll to Continue Recomm...
Sheltered Music Publishing Acquires Interest in Nashville Songwriting Legend Dennis Linde’s Catalog
Sheltered Music Publishing has acquired a significant interest in the music catalog of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame writer Dennis Linde. The agreement covers Linde-written songs including “Burning Love,” “Goodbye Earl” and “Callin’ Baton Rouge.” Known for his quirky writing style and vivid character portraits, Linde also wrote what would become Elvis Presley‘s last Billboard Hot 100 top 5 hit, 1972’s “Burning Love,” as well as other songs recorded by Presley. He also wrote “Callin’ Baton Rouge,” which was first recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys and later by New Grass Revival, before becoming a signature recording from Garth Brooks in 1993. Linde also penned the (then-Dixie) Chicks‘ 1999 hit “Goodbye Earl,” Sammy Kershaw’s “Queen of my Double Wide Trailer,” Joe Diffie‘s “John Deere Green...
