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David Lynch, Grandaddy’s Jason Lytle, and More Appear in New This Is Sparklehorse Documentary: Watch
This Is Sparklehorse, a new feature-length documentary about the music of the late Mark Linkous, has been released on Vimeo. It features David Lynch, Grandaddy’s Jason Lytle, Metric’s Emily Haines, Portishead’s Adrian Utley, and more discussing the life and legacy of the influential singer-songwriter and producer. Find the trailer below, and head to Vimeo for the full film. This Is Sparklehorse was made by UK filmmakers Alex Crowton and Bobby Dass of Bo-Ho Films. It’s written and narrated by Angela-Faye Martin. Linkous released his first Sparklehorse album, Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot, in 1995. The final Sparklehorse album, the collaborative Dark Night of the Soul, was released in 2010, just a few months after Linkous died by suicide at the age of 47. Read Pitchfork’s Sunday Review ...
Beck No Longer Opening for Arcade Fire on Tour
Beck will no longer serve as the opening act on Arcade Fire‘s upcoming North American tour, Billboard can confirm. Instead, the Haitian band Boukman Eksperyans will take his place. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While Beck didn’t provide a reason for his decision, his exit comes just months after sexual misconduct allegations against Arcade Fire’s frontman Win Butler. The allegations against Butler were first published on Aug. 27 in a Pitchfork story. The report detailed the accounts of four individuals who claimed to have had inappropriate sexual interactions with Butler, with one alleging that the singer had assaulted them; he has denied that any of the alleged incidents were nonconsensual. In addition to the testimonies ...
Here’s Where the 2023 Grammys Categorized Genre-Blending Albums by Beyoncé, Demi Lovato & More
The walls that separate genres are coming down, which is a good thing in many ways. But it complicates things for the screening committees that decide where records should compete in the annual Grammy Awards process. Here are some albums that probably gave the screening committees pause – and where they are competing in the 65th annual Grammy Awards process. Demi Lovato’s Holy F*ck, Avril Lavigne’s Love Sux and Tears for Fears’ The Tipping Point are all on the line between pop and rock; all are competing for best rock album. Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres and 5 Seconds of Summer’s 5SOS5 are also somewhere on that line; they are competing for best pop vocal album. Florence + the Machine’s Dance Fever is vying for best alternative music album. Two previous albums by the English indie rock b...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (October 15)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news La Musa Awards The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame hosted its 10th annual La Musa Awards for the first time at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla. on Thursday (Oct. 14). This year, the prolific gala that honors the outstanding songwriters and composers across all genres of Latin music, honored its 2022 inductees including award-winning songwriters and producers Desmond Child and Rudy Pérez, who co-founded the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame; composer of iconic Latin music standard Tony Renis; Dominican me...
Listen to Marshmello and Juice WRLD’s Posthumous Collab, “Bye Bye”
Fans can now turn the page of a new chapter in the collaborative story of Marshmello and Juice WRLD. Mello has unveiled a new track with the late rapper, “Bye Bye,” which released this morning alongside a trippy music video. The posthumous song follows their prior smash hits, “Come & Go” and “Hate The Other Side.” “I made this song the first night that I met Juice,” Mello said in a statement. “I was already such a big fan of his and being able to work with him and make music with him was an absolute honor. With this song, I intended to keep it exactly the way we made it that night.” Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles In a June 2022 interview, Marshmello said he had created at least eight songs with Juice WRLD, who tragica...
GhostDragon Taps Daye for Heartfelt Single, “re-collide”
GhostDragon is back with yet another must-listen track, an emotive collab with Daye called “re-collide.” Since kicking off 2022 with “Temporary Love” (with Robbie Rosen), a song that later appeared on his debut album could’ve been us, the budding beatsmith has been making big moves this year and showing no signs of slowing down. At only 21, GhostDragon has proven a force to be reckoned with, having supported the likes of ILLENIUM, Gryffin, Cash Cash and more at their shows. He’s now pouring gasoline on the hype with “re-collide,” a stunning, heartfelt single. Combining deeply impassioned vocals with moving melodies, GhostDragon’s unique grasp on the emotional side of dance music is profound. Together, he and Daye weave a palpab...
Listen to Galo’s Unapologetic Tech House Banger, “Bad B”
Galo is back with “Bad B,” the latest tech house weapon in an arsenal that seems to grow stronger with each release from the blossoming DJ and dance music producer. With its thumping subs and unapologetic vocal refrain, the track is as sultry as it is thunderous. Driven by a quirky, arpeggiated sequence, “Bad B” oozes with the bravado of Miami’s radiant club scene, where it should be staple in the DJ sets of Galo and his contemporaries. The track picks up steam in the break, where Galo takes his foot off the pedal—but only for a fleeting moment. Delayed ad-libs moonlight as a siren song, leading us into a long build where frenetic snares and panned rave leads amplify the tension. He eventually unloads a cathartic second drop, bringing the arrangement...
Opiuo Opens Up About Burnout: “It Cannot Be Ignored, and a Balance Has to Be Found”
Electronic music star Opiuo has opened up about his experiences with burnout as a touring artist. The electronic music virtuoso star, who recently released his fifth studio album, A Shape of Sound, penned a heartfelt letter to his fans, detailing his personal struggles and reflections from life on the road in 2022. It sheds light on the bleak realities of the live music landscape, where many artists are scared to talk about exhaustion for fear of scrutiny since their work is considered a “dream job” by others. Opiuo begins by praising his fans in the United States in particular, who he said are “consistently the most kind, colourful, genuine humans out.” But having been touring around the world for over a decade, he isn’t safe from battling the hardships that come with the...
A Day Before Debut, K-Pop Concert KAMP LA 2022 Loses Multiple Artists Over Visa Issues
Update (Oct. 15, 12:33AM ET): KAMP LA 2022 shared the following update across its social media accounts regarding scheduled artists being unable to perform at its inaugural festival. “To our KAMP LA 2022 ticket holders, we regret to inform you that we learned today that the following artists are unable to travel as planned due to the unforseen [sic] U.S. work visa issues and circumstances outside of the artists’ and promoters’ control: BamBam, Jeon Somi, Kai, Lapillus, Taeyeon and Zion.T. Most of these artists were scheduled to appear on Saturday’s lineup “We have increased artist set lengths on Saturday and have added MOMOLAND and T1419 as special guests on Saturday as well. MOMOLAND and T1419 will both still perform Sunday as originally planned. Super Junior, iKON and P1Harmony will stil...
The 5 Best Displays at the New Bruce Springsteen Live! Exhibit at the Grammy Museum
“Once Bruce walks out on stage, the only question in my mind is: is this going to be an absolutely great show, one of the greatest shows he’s ever done or the greatest show he’s ever done? That’s the range,” says Bruce Springsteen’s longtime manager Jon Landau in a video at the new Bruce Springsteen Live! Exhibit at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While that may be a bit (but only a little) hyperbolic, The Boss is renowned for both the high caliber and marathon duration of his concerts, and the exhibit — which officially opens Saturday (Oct. 15) and runs through April 2 — gives fans a backstage pass to five decades of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s live shows, including rare memorabilia and c...
Here’s Why Nicki Minaj & Latto Are Beefing
Nicki Minaj‘s frustrations regarding her Grammy genre shuffle have resulted in the latest rap beef. During an Instagram Live on Thursday, Minaj voiced her concerns over “Super Freaky Girl” being moved from the rap category to pop on the 2023 Grammy ballet, deeming it unfair. Minaj — who despite countless hit singles and albums and 10 nominations over the years has yet to win a Grammy — is not the first artist to raise questions about the Recording Academy’s categorizing methods. In the video, she mentions Drake’s best rap song win with “Hotline Bling” at the 2017 Grammys (a point of contention for the Toronto rapper, who said the song was pop but only categorized as rap because of his race and past music) and Latto’s “Big Energy” being eligible to compete in this year’s rap field. “If ‘Sup...
Wonho Embraces His Rock Side in Emotional New Single ‘Don’t Regret’: Watch
Wonho is putting his all into his latest single. The K-pop superstar returned with an emotional new single “Don’t Regret” on Friday (Oct. 14). Exploring a rock sound for the first time in his solo career, the track sees Wonho encouraging listeners not to regret memories from the past, but instead recognize that they have created the current moment. Told through a love story, “Don’t Regret” was co-written and co-produced by Wonho alongside his longtime collaborator Brother Su who has worked on singles with the likes of BTS, BLACKPINK, Monsta X and more. “Don’t Regret” is accompanied by a music video that sees Wonho forgoing the intense choreography and showmanship he’s known for in his visuals and instead stripping down to simple clothing and scenery to tell his story. A...
