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The Weeknd’s HBO Max Series The Idol Gets New Trailer: Watch
The Weeknd has shared a third teaser for his upcoming HBO Max series The Idol. The show stars Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye as a charismatic cult leader moving through the upper echelons of Los Angeles celebrities. The show’s female lead Lily-Rose Depp plays a female pop singer who is seduced by Tesfaye’s character. The latest clip features all-new footage, and reveals that the show will hit streaming next year (though an exact date was not announced). Check it out below. In addition to Tesfaye, The Idol stars a slew of recognizable faces from the music and film world, including Moses Sumney, Blackpink’s Jennie, Mike Dean, Dan Levy, Rachel Sennott, Hank Azaria, Hari Nef, Troye Sivan, TV on the Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe, the late Anne Heche, Suzanna Son, Melanie Liburd, and more. Tesfaye produced ...
Iggy Pop Covers Leonard Cohen’s “You Want It Darker”: Listen
Iggy Pop has released his cover of Leonard Cohen’s 2016 single “You Want It Darker.” It’ll appear on Blue Note Records’ collection of Cohen covers, Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen. Listen to the new song below. Cohen released “You Want It Darker” in September 2016. The album, also called You Want It Darker, followed in October 2016. The next month, Cohen died at the age of 82. “There’s nobody like Leonard, not in the whole world,” Iggy Pop said in a press statement. Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen is out October 14. The album, produced by Larry Klein, features contributions from James Taylor, Peter Gabriel, Mavis Staples, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, and more. Revisit “9 Weird and Excellent Iggy Pop Collaborations” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the...
Carly Rae Jepsen Teams Up With Rufus Wainwright for New Song “The Loneliest Time”: Listen
Carly Rae Jepsen is back with a new song: “The Loneliest Time” is a collaboration with Rufus Wainwright and the latest single from Jepsen’s upcoming album of the same name. The song was produced by Kyle Shearer, who worked with Jepsen on the Dedicated song “Julien,” and was co-written by Jepsen, Shearer, and Nate Cyphert. Listen below. The Loneliest Time follows Jepsen’s 2019 album Dedicated, as well as Dedicated Side B, her collection of outtakes and leftovers that was released in 2020. So far from The Loneliest Time, she’s released “Western Wind,” “Beach House,” “Talking to Yourself,” and “Move Me” with Lewis OfMan. Jepsen is currently on tour, with dates across North America through November. Read Pitchfork’s interview “Carly Rae Jepsen on the Music That Made Her.” Content This content ...
Sigur Rós Announce 20th Anniversary Edition of ( )
Sigur Rós have announced a new reissue of ( ) to celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary. The new album is out digitally on October 28, and will be available in physical formats on November 25. The new edition—remastered by engineer Ted Jenson at Sterling Sound—includes B-sides and previously unreleased demos. Below, listen to a studio version of “Untitled #7” (aka “Dauðalagið” or “The Death Song”). In February, Sigur Rós announced that they were working on a new album. Earlier that month, it was also revealed that Kjartan Sveinsson rejoined the group after nearly a decade away from the band. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. ( ) [2022 Remaster]: 01 Untitled #1 (Vaka)02 Untitled #2 (Fyrsta)03 Untitled #3 (Samskeyti)04 Untitled #4 (Njósnavélin)05 Untitle...
Takeoff & Quavo Release ‘Only Built for Infinity Links’ Album: Stream It Now
Quavo and Takeoff’s collaborative album Only Built for Infinity Links, has arrived. The project, released via Quality Control Music/Motown Records, came after four singles — “Hotel Lobby,” “Big Stunna” with Birdman, “Us Vs. Them” with Gucci Mane and, most recently, “Nothing Changed.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Outside of its singles, the 18-track offering also features Summer Walker, Young Thug, Gunna, YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Mustard. The title is inspired by Raekwon’s solo 1995 debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…, and even received the official stamp of approval from the Wu-Tang legend, Takeoff told Complex. The uncle-nephew duo — also billed as Unc and Phew — worked on the project for two years and modeled elements of the cover art on...
Stray Kids Unveil New Album ‘MAXIDENT’: Stream It Now
The time has come, STAY! Stray Kids are back with their brand new album MAXIDENT, which arrived on Friday (Oct. 7) via JYP and Republic Records. The album comes less than four months after the release of Stray Kids’ Japanese-language EP, Circus, which arrived on June 22. Last week, Stray Kids — which consists of members Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N. — shared a video for each track in a series of three with the titles 3-1 “3RACHA,” 3-2 “TASTE,” and 3-3 “I Think I Like You.” “Our goal ever since we debuted was to reach as many ‘stray kids’ as possible,” member Bang Chan previously told Billboard in the group’s recent cover story. He continued, “to deliver our music and give strength to people who really need it.” Explore Explore See lat...
Taylor Swift Shares ‘Mad Men’-Inspired Track Title From ‘Midnights’
Taylor Swift’s Midnights album can’t come soon enough for her millions of fans. At least now, Swifties have a new track title to tide them over. As the clock struck midnight, Swift spun the bingo cage yet again for a round of Midnights Mayhem With Me. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Good evening and welcome to another episode of Midnights Mayhem With Me,” she says in a clip posted to TikTok. “I’m going to be announcing another track title from the Midnights album. We we don’t really have that many left, so getting very exciting. The tension is palpable, what’s it going to be.” With each game, a numbered ball drops, and Swift reveals the corresponding song title from Midnights. The winning number this time is Track 1, the song “Lavender...
Lizzo Tears up During ‘Special Tour’ Hometown Return to Detroit
Being back where she was born made for a particularly special night of Lizzo’s The Special Tour on Thursday (Oct. 6) in Detroit. The Grammy Award-winning singer was born Melissa Jefferson in the Motor City during 1988, and though her family moved to Houston when she was 10 years old she continued to visit regularly and still refers to it as home. Thursday’s show before about 15,000 fans at Little Caesars Arena was her largest concert there to date, following a co-headlining slot at the Mo Pop Festival during May of 2019. Lizzo started waving her home town flag early in the nearly two-hour concert, changing references in the opening song “The Sign” to “Detroit keeps singing along” and “my people keep singing along.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, chart...
Depeche Mode Announce New Album, First Tour In 5 Years
Months after the death of founding member Andy Fletcher, Depeche Mode have announced a tour and new album. The legendary electronic music group’s last album was 2017’s Spirit. The record was followed by their Global Spirit Tour, which grossed a whopping $202 million. The forthcoming album, Memento Mori, does not yet have a release date but it will be released on Columbia Records. Memento Mori will be Depeche Mode’s first album since the news of Fletcher’s death back in May. Mode members Martin Gore and Dave Gahan believe releasing the album and touring are what Fletcher would have wanted. Late Depeche Mode member Andy Fletcher. MNPHNC GRRRL Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “We started work on this proje...
Techno Superstar Charlotte de Witte Announces New EP, “Apollo”
Charlotte de Witte has announced a new EP, Apollo, soon to be released on her very own KNTXT label. The techno superstar, who was recognized as one of EDM.com‘s best music producers of 2020, took to Twitter to make the announcement, adding that the EP will be available digitally and on vinyl. de Witte recently made history as the first woman to close out Tomorrowland‘s Mainstage, the most prominent stage at the world’s largest EDM festival. Having performed at the iconic fest every year since 2017, she was one of 600 artists this year. The KNTXT label boss also released her Universal Consciousness EP earlier this year, showcasing four blazing techno tracks with a flurry of acid-driven melodies, ominous synths and dark percussion. Scroll to Contin...
Gryffin and Tinashe Team Up for Sultry Dance Anthem, “Scandalous”
Gryffin and Tinashe have teamed up for a scorching dance anthem, “Scandalous.” Gryffin is currently gearing up for two of his largest headlining shows ever at Red Rocks Ampitheater and LA State Historic Park, respectively, as well as preparing for the release of his sophomore album, Alive, the follow-up to 2019’s genre-bending Gravity. Released via Darkroom/Interscope, “Scandalous” is sprinkled with Gryffin’s signature house music sound. Meanwhile, Tinashe’s powerful lyrics grab hold and pull us through an anthemic, edgy arrangement replete with impressive vocal gymnastics. “Show me how you do the things you do / it blows my mind,” she sings as bright arpeggios and pulsing bass subtly rumble underneath. Listen to “...
Quavo and Takeoff Release Collaborative Debut Album ‘Only Built For Infinity Links’
Quavo and Takeoff have delivered their highly-anticipated collaborative debut album, Only Built For Infinity Links. Clocking in at approximately one hour, the 18-track project features guest appearances from Mustard on “See Bout It,” YoungBoy Never Broke Again on “To The Bone,” Young Thug and Gunna on “Chocolate,” Summer Walker on “Mixy,” Birdman on “Big Stunna” and Gucci Mane on “Us vs. Them,” while production work was handled by the likes of Murda Beatz, DJ Durel, Money Musik, Budda Beats and more. Meanwhile, the album art sees the pair sporting the padded denim jacket and 5-pocket denim pants from YEEZY GAP ENGINEERED BY BALENCIAGA. The pair also revealed that they were given Raekwon‘s blessing to name the project Only Built For Infinity Links after the Wu-Tang Clan member’s Only Built ...
