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311’s Nick Hexum, Chad Sexton on Status of Band, Recent Tours: ‘Behind the Setlist’ Podcast
“We went through a bit of a rough time,” 311 singer and guitarist Nick Hexum tells Billboard‘s Behind the Setlist podcast when asked about the band’s status following comments made online by bass player Aaron “P-Nut” Wills. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In May, founding member P-Nut ignited speculation about his future with the band after saying on Twitter he was “planning on taking a break from the band after I fulfill my obligations,” which extended to 2023 “and slightly beyond.” Five months later, however, the band is on stable ground, says Hexum. The band members have had “some really good conversations lately about getting getting back on track,” Hexum shares. “And you know, we’re looking forward to the future. Again, I thin...
Rosa Linn Makes Hitting No. 1 a ‘Snap’ on Adult Alternative Airplay Chart
TikTok standout and Eurovision entry “Snap” becomes Rosa Linn‘s first No. 1 on a Billboard chart, ascending to the top of the Adult Alternative Airplay tally dated Oct. 22. The song was initially released as the Armenian entry for the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest and subsequently went viral on TikTok. “Snap” is one of a trio of songs in the Adult Alternative Airplay top 10 to score significant buzz on TikTok, alongside Steve Lacy‘s “Bad Habit” at No. 7 and Noah Kahan‘s “Stick Season” at No. 10. Linn is the first act to reign with a first charted song on Adult Alternative Airplay since Mitski, whose “The Only Heartbreaker” led in March. “I grew up listening to good music,” Linn told SiriusXM’s Billboard Live on Oct. 18. “My mom loves jazz and my dad is a Beatles fan … Deep Purple, Led Zeppe...
Listen to ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH’s Behemoth of a Collab, “Purgatory”
ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH have awoken an unholy terror with their newest single,” “Purgatory.” Like the cries of a creature from hell but also somehow from space like in DOOM, ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH’s new collaboration kicks off with an echoing transmission from beyond. A fast-paced, interstellar beat takes center stage as they power up the warp-drive to reach the speed of light. ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH then introduce a woozy meld of mechanical growls, haunting whispers and glitchy synths as they slam on the breaks and cut the song to a crawl. The byproduct is a wonderfully produced amalgam of the former’s experimental bass and the latter’s sinister sound design from the underworld. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “PurgatoryR...
Amazon Music To Stream Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Big Steppers’ Show From Paris
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Koerner / Getty Kendrick Lamar had arguably the best album of the summer in Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers and though many fans aren’t able to attend the Big Steppers Tour, Amazon is preparing to bring the excitement of the concert straight to your home. According to Digital Music News, Amazon Music has struck a deal to stream Kendrick Lamar’s sold-out show from Paris on Oct. 22 exclusively on Prime Video and Amazon Music’s Twitch channel. Along with K. Dot’s show, performances from Baby Keem and pgLang’s Tanna Leone will be featured as a treat for fans of those artists. Head of R&B and Hip-Hop for Amazon Music, Tim Hinshaw is excited to be a part of the stream saying, “As a kid from the west side of Compton, hearing good kid, m.A.A.d ci...
Awww Black Love: Pardi Goes All Out For 2-Year Anniversary With Megan Thee Stallion
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Pardi sure does love himself some Megan Thee Stallion. To celebrate the couple’s 2nd anniversary, the rapper/songwriter went all out to express his affection for the queen of the hot girl movement. Spotted on Page Six following her fantastic showing hosting and performing on SNL, Pardi and Megan Thee Stallion hit New York City’s newest hot spot, Brooklyn Chop House Times Square, on Tuesday, October 18. Sources told the celebrity gossip site that Pardi and Thee Stallion enjoyed a private dinner for two while sipping champagne, enjoying a meal, and each other’s company. Per Page Six: We’re told Megan arrived in a form-fitting blue sequin dress while Pardi wore a black suit with black shades as he led his lady to a private rooftop dinner...
MAGA Ye aka Kanye West “Absolutely Not” Sorry About Antisemitic Comments
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Revolt / Youtube If you felt as if Ye aka Kanye West was going to take a step back from his disrespectful comments as of late, he confirmed that he wasn’t sorry about them. The rapper and fashion designer appeared on the Piers Uncensored show on Wednesday night with host Piers Morgan to talk about the current backlash he’s enduring due to making several offensive comments about Jewish people, beginning with a tweet that he sent out on Oct. 8. The interview started off contentious, as Kanye West called Morgan a “Karen” and said to the host, “You don’t hold accountability to my pain.” The host would fire back: “I’m not a Karen and I’m not going to cancel you and I’m not going to censor you, I’m simply going to challenge you on what you’re saying.” “Do you n...
Supreme x Swarovski Collaborate On New Vans “Old Skool” Kicks
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Supreme / Supreme Another Supreme collaboration is on the way and best believe that hypebeasts out there are ready to empty out their pockets when the release date comes around. Per Hypebeast, Supreme is going for a threesome this time around and collaborating with both Swarovski and Vans for some new attire set for a fall 2022 drop. Being produced exclusively for Supreme, the Swarovski and Vans collaboration will be taking the classic Vans Old Skool silhouette and remixing it into something that not only stands out, but has some pretty unique flavor to it. The Supreme x Swarovski x Vans Old Skool Fall 2022 collaboration feature premium suede and canvas uppers with Swarovski crystal-studded checkered patterns at the side. Additional detailing comes in the...
Snoop Dogg and DJ Drama Return With 2nd Collaborative Mixtape ‘Gangsta Grillz: I Still Got It’
Snoop Dogg and DJ Drama have delivered a new mixtape in the MC’s long-running Gangsta Grillz series. Out now, the release lands on the rapper’s 51st birthday and marks the rapper-producer team’s second mixtape together, following 2008’s The City Is In Good Hands, and seventh overall collaboration. Clocking in at 13 tracks, Gangsta Grillz: I Still Got It packs in collaborations with some of the gangsta rap genre’s pioneers, including Kurupt and Daz Dillinger, the duo behind Tha Dogg Pound. There are also guest features from Dave East, Juicy J, October London, Trinidad James, Jozzy, Jane Handcock and Stressmatic. Since taking the reins at Death Row Records, Snoop has been putting out a steady stream of new music. Earlier this year, the rapper dropped the BODR LP in the lead-up to his Su...
Duval Timothy Announces New Album Meeting With a Judas Tree, Shares “Mutate”: Listen
London-based pianist and multidisciplinary artist Duval Timothy has announced a new album. It’s called Meeting With a Judas Tree and it’s due out November 11 via Carrying Colour. He has shared the song “Mutate” today, which you can listen to below. Meeting With a Judas Tree follows Timothy’s 2020 solo album Help. It spans six tracks, including “Mutate,” and features guests Yu Su, Fauzia, and Lamin Fofana. Timothy recorded Meeting With a Judas Tree on different pianos, including “an upright in Freetown that had lost the felt of its hammers due to the humidity creating a harpsichord-like sound as the raw wood struck the strings.” Timothy’s most recent record, the collaborative album Son with Rosie Lowe, came out last year; since then he has prominently featured as a composer and producer on ...
Young Fathers Announce New Album Heavy Heavy, Share Video for New Song: Watch
Young Fathers have announced their new album, Heavy Heavy, with a music video for a song called “I Saw.” The album is due out February 3 via Ninja Tune. Check out the tracklist and the David Uzochukwu–directed video below. In July, Young Fathers shared “Geronimo,” the first offering from Heavy Heavy. Of the album, the group’s Kayus Bankole said in a statement: “You let the demons out and deal with it. Make sense of it after.” In 2018, the group was booted from the lineup at a German festival for refusing to distance themselves from the BDS movement, which the festival opposed. The move from the band drew support from Brian Eno and Thurston Moore. Young Fathers’ last LP was 2018’s Cocoa Sugar. They won the 2014 Mercury Prize for their debut album, Dead. All products featured on Pitchfork ar...
Bonobo Shares Surprise Thumb Piano-Led Single “Defender”
Bonobo is making a habit out of surprise releases. Making use of a thumb piano, Bonobo lets fans acclimate to his new single, “Defender,” with rich, organic sounds. As the song progresses, he layers in punchy drums and swirling synths to deliver a four-on-the-floor track that moonlights as an atmospheric, introspective jam. Take a listen to “Defender” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Defender” follows the release of “ATK,” last month’s tribute to the late Asante great, Atakora Manu. The track gave fans a way to shake off the cold weather blues with a bright, sunny melody and upbeat groove. Both records followed in the footsteps of Bonobo’s scintillating seventh album, Fragments. Fans can purchase a 12̸...
David Guetta and MORTEN Launch New Future Rave Record Label
What do you get when you mix French icon David Guetta and Danish dance music superstar MORTEN? A new future rave record label, among many other things. The two pioneers of the future rave genre are launching a brand new record label, aptly named “Future Rave,” to showcase the next wave of the genre’s talent. To officially launch the imprint, Guetta and MORTEN have confirmed a new EP, which is scheduled to release on Friday, November 4th. The two innovators have led the future rave movement since the release of one of the first tracks in the genre, “Never Be Alone” (with Aloe Blacc). They have continued to push the sound relentlessly as it evolves into a full-fledged genre that frequents festivals around the world. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles G...
