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“Sonic the Hedgehog” Composer Shares DJ Mix Ahead of Upcoming Game, “Sonic Frontiers”
The fastest creature in gaming is in the inspiration of a new DJ mix in honor of his upcoming game. Tomoya Ohtani, the longtime composer of the Sonic the Hedgehog series, has delivered a new DJ mix featuring music from the upcoming game, Sonic Frontiers. Set to the theme of the “Cyber Space” levels found throughout SEGA’s iconic series, the mini-mix finds Ohtani and other composers racing through electronic genres as they showcase the lovable blue hedgehog. Incorporating drum & bass, breaks and beyond, Ohtani arranged a futuristic mix that brings the game to life. High-speed, of course, he blasts through the digital worlds with Sonic as he seamlessly switches from track to track. With a touch of old-school video game sounds, the mix pays tribute to the all-time c...
RL Grime Announces Full Lineup for 2022’s “Halloween: Dead Space” Event
Halloween without RL Grime just wouldn’t be the same. Grime’s annual Halloween mix series is a staple in the electronic music community when Halloween comes around. Fans and artists around the world anticipate his dark and haunting mix every year, but in 2022, Grime is taking it live with an event in Los Angeles, “Halloween: Dead Space.” Grime recently took to social media to announce the event’s full lineup, which includes Hex Cougar, Pauline Herr, JAWNS, Montell2099 and a B2B set from ISOxo and Knock2. Mum’s the word on what celebrity will provide the introduction after last year’s shocking preface from globally renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. “It is your turn to fight off goblins and ghouls as we merge with a c...
‘The Masked Singer’: Which Grammy-Winning Disco Diva Was Unmasked?
Gloria Gaynor had an enduring hit with the disco anthem “I Will Survive.” The two-time Grammy Award winner won’t survive in The Masked Singer competition any longer, after she was let go Wednesday (Oct. 19) in another double unmasking. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Fox’s quirky hit show slid back onto our TV sets after skipping last week when a rain delay caused the baseball playoffs to spill over. There were thrills and spills aplenty this time, as the contestants celebrated “Andrew Lloyd Webber Night.” The British king of musicals was on hand to watch all the action, which saw Maize and Mermaid unmasked. After performing “Heaven On Their Minds,” Maize accumulated the fewest number of votes and was sent packing. He lifted his helmet to revea...
Ari Emanuel Calls on Kanye West’s Business Partners to Cut Ties
Ari Emanuel is encouraging businesses that work with Kanye “Ye” West to pull their involvement with him following the rapper’s recent antisemitic remarks. In an op-ed for the Financial Times published online Wednesday, the Endeavor CEO wrote that West’s business partners, including companies that profit off his music — such as Apple, Spotify, Adidas and his touring partners — should stop working with the star. Emanuel also said that the parent company of Parler, which on Monday announced West’s planned acquisition of the right-wing social media platform, should refuse to sell it to him. “West is not just any person — he is a pop culture icon with millions of fans around the world,” Emanuel wrote. “And among them are young people whose views are still being formed. This is why it is necessa...
Joni Mitchell Joining Brandi Carlile For Summer 2023 ‘Echoes Through The Canyon’ Shows at The Gorge
Brandi Carlile and Joni Mitchell are planning a sequel. Carlile announced on The Daily Show on Wednesday night (Oct. 19) that she and folk icon Mitchell will reunite for a special concert weekend at Washington state’s picturesque venue the Gorge Amphitheatre in June 2023 for a pair of shows they’re calling “Echoes Through the Canyon.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the wake of this summer’s surprise Mitchell concert at the venerable Newport Folk Festival, Carlile said that Joni told her, “I want to do another show. She said, ‘I want to play again.’” So they settled on the 27,000-capacity Gorge, which Carlile noted is “one of the most beautiful venues in the world.” Brandi will play the first night, June 9, and Joni and the Joni Jam — ...
Publishing Briefs: Songclip Partners With Hipgnosis; Sony Finds Lostboy
Songclip has announced a partnership with Hipgnosis. Known as the “world’s only patented music clip company,” Songclip helps the music industry get clips of songs uploaded and properly licensed for apps like TikTok. The deal will allow Songclips to work with 100,000 new songs administered by Hipgnosis. This news arrives months after the 2022 NMPA Annual Meeting in which its CEO and president, David Israelite, announced that the organization will be partnering with Songclip to help remedy the issue of unlicensed music on emerging apps. To date, Songclip also has deals in place WMG, UMG, BMG, Kobalt and more. Sony Music Publishing U.K. has signed producer and artist Lostboy to a global publishing deal. Known for his work with Tiesto and Ava Max’s “The Motto” as well as cuts with Bebe Rexha, ...
Cardi B Hit With $5 Million USD Lawsuit Over ‘Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 1’ Cover Art
Kevin Michael Brophy Jr. is suing Cardi B for $5 million USD over the cover art of her 2016 mixtape Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 1, which sees a man seemingly giving the rapper oral sex in the back of a vehicle. According to reports, Brophy Jr. claims that the artwork “ruined” his private life, as the tattoo seen on the back of the man is actually part of a tattoo piece on Brophy Jr.’s back. It was revealed in court that a digital artist found the tiger and serpent tattoo on the internet and superimposed the body art on the model of the cover, replacing the man’s original cartoon-style back tattoo. “It looks like I’m giving oral sex to somebody that’s not my wife, somebody that’s not my partner, and an image that I never signed off on, ever,” he said. He further called the cover art “comp...
Little Simz Wins 2022 Mercury Prize With ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’
Little Simz took home the 2022 Mercury Music Prize with her latest full-length release, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. The 28-year-old artist bested releases from Fergus McCreadie, Gwenno, Harry Styles, Jessie Buckley with Bernard Butler, Joy Crookes, Kojey Radical, Nova Twins, Sam Fender, Self Esteem, Wet Leg and Yard Act for the revered music prize, winning £25,000 GBP as well. Little Simz is only one of five artists to win the prize after being nominated a second time, joining the likes of Dave, alt-J, James Blake, The xx and Suede; she was previously nominated in 2019 for Grey Area, when the award was given to Dave’s Pyschodrama. Sometimes I Might Be Introvert was released in September 2021 with guest features from Obongjayar and Cleo Sol, and debuted at No. 4 on the UK Albums chart. ...
Watch Shakira and Ozuna’s New Video for “Monotonía”
Shakira has shared the video for “Monotonía,” her new bachata song with Ozuna. The bizarre clip—filmed in Manresa, Spain and co-directed by Shakira and Jaume de la Iguana—finds the Colombian singer taking a bazooka blast to the chest in a supermarket, leaving her looking for a place to safeguard her now dispossessed heart. It’s the latest clip from a new but unannounced project. Check it out below. In April Shakira shared “Te Felicito,” a collaboration with Rauw Alejandro. In 2020 she performed during halftime at the Super Bowl with Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin, and shared a new song with Anuel AA called “Me Gusta.” Read the Sunday Review of Shakira’s Laundry Service. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Heavenly Announce Vinyl Reissues of All Four Studio Albums
Heavenly—the UK indie-pop group that were active from 1989 to 1996—have announced vinyl reissues of all four of their studio LPs. Their 1991 debut album Heavenly vs. Satan will be re-released first, landing November 11 via Skep Wax. 1992’s Le Jardin de Heavenly will be released in the early summer of 2023, while 1994’s The Decline and Fall of Heavenly, and 1996’s Operation Heavenly will get vinyl re-releases in 2024. In addition to vinyl editions of each album, Heavenly’s reissues will each include a 7″ booklet with lyrics and new liner notes penned by members of the band. Heavenly have also announced (already sold-out) concerts on May 19 and 20 at London’s Bush Hall—their first show in 28 years. Heavenly’s original lineup comprised lead singer/songwriter Amelia Fletcher, guitarist P...
SXSW 2023 Announces Initial Artist Lineup
SXSW Music Festival is returning to Austin in 2023. The 37th annual event will take place March 13-18. Today, an initial lineup of artists has been announced. The festival will feature performances from hundreds of musicians, including Haru Nemuri, Otoboke Beaver, Julie Doiron, Son Rompe Pera, Thao, Algiers, Lee Bains, Jane Weaver, and more. Find the full lineup here. The SXSW Music Festival made an in-person comeback this year, following a 2021 edition that was held online. In 2020, the event was canceled due to COVID-19. That cancellation led to a class action lawsuit over ticket refunds (SXSW eventually reached a preliminary settlement in the case). SXSW also sued their insurance company for settlement and legal fees. The most recent iteration of SXSW included sets from Maxo Kream...
Phoenix Share Video for New Song “Winter Solstice”: Watch
Phoenix have shared the latest single from their forthcoming LP Alpha Zulu. The new track is called “Winter Solstice,” and it arrives with a moody visual directed by Warren Fu. Check it out below. “Winter Solstice” is Phoenix’s only song that they didn’t craft together in the studio. Instead, they wrote it remotely, building from a long loop that Lauren Brancowitz, Christian Mazzalai, and Deck D’Arcy sent to frontman Thomas Mars, who then recorded a stream of consciousness. Alpha Zulu—the band’s first album in five years—lands November 4 (via Loyauté/Glassnote). Phoenix’s previous full-length was 2017’s Ti Amo. They tracked the new self-produced record at Paris’ Musée des Arts Décoratifs, which is located in the Palais du Louvre. Last month, Phoenix shared the single “Tonight,” which is a ...
