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Paramore To Release First Single in 5 Years “This Is Why”
Fans of Paramore can look forward to the end of September when the band will finally break its five-year hiatus with a new single. The pop-punk trio — made up of Hayley Williams, Taylor York and Zac Farro — will be dropping a track called “This Is Why” on Wednesday, September 28. Due via Atlantic Records, Paramore shared the song’s artwork on social media. The image was photographed by Zachary Gray and shows the band members with their cheeks pressed up against a damp glass window. While Paramore hasn’t put out new music since 2017’s After Laughter, lead vocalist Williams put out two solo albums, Petals for Armor in 2020 and Flowers for Vases / Descansos in 2021. The band confirmed that they were reunited for their sixth studio album in January 2022. In an interview with Rolling ...
Foo Fighters Announce New Essential Album
Foo Fighters have announced a new greatest hits collection. The physical-only release, called The Essential Foo Fighters, is out October 28 via Legacy Recordings. Find the tracklist—featuring hits like “My Hero,” “Everlong,” and “Best of You”—below. The Essential Foo Fighters follows the band’s 2009 Greatest Hits album, as well as the 2021 studio album Medicine at Midnight. The compilation also marks the first major Foo Fighters release since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in March. Foo Fighters, along with many special guests, recently played the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in London. Another tribute show is scheduled for September 27 in Inglewood, California. Read “The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Made Everyone Cry” on the Pitch. All products featured on Pitchfork are independe...
Watch the New Trailer for the Sinéad O’Connor Documentary Nothing Compares
Nothing Compares, the upcoming documentary about Sinéad O’Connor, has received a release date and new trailer. The film, directed by Kathryn Ferguson, chronicles the singer-songwriter’s career and features live performances, music videos, and previously unseen footage. It arrives in theaters in New York and Los Angeles on September 23 before it heads to streaming on Showtime on September 30. Check out the trailer below. O’Connor issued her memoir, Beginnings, last year. The singer’s latest album, I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss, was released in August 2014. Revisit the Sunday Review of O’Connor’s The Lion and the Cobra. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Taylor Swift Confirms Jack Antonoff Worked on New Album Midnights in New Behind-the-Scenes Video
Taylor Swift has posted a new video giving a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her new album Midnights. Notably, it features footage of longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff. Find the video, soundtracked by Niceboy Ed’s “Life You Lead,” on Instagram. Swift and Antonoff first collaborated on the 2013 One Chance single “Sweeter Than Fiction.” Since then, the producer has worked on 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore, and the two Taylor’s Version albums. Antonoff also produced Swift’s 2016 single “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker).” Jack Antonoff has won several Grammy Awards for his work with Taylor Swift. He’s taken part in Album of the Year for 1989 and Folklore, and his work on “Gold Rush” was noted in his victory for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical earlier ...
Earl Sweatshirt Raps New Music in First Episode of Atlanta Season 4
On the latest episode of Atlanta, the FX show from Donald Glover that kicked off its fourth and final season last night, a familiar voice floated through the speakers as characters Paper Boi (Brian Tyree Henry) and Darius (Lakeith Stanfield) ruminated on the death of a local rapper, Blue Blood. The raw, woozy vocals set to a thumping beat belonged to none other than Earl Sweatshirt, Pitchfork can confirm. The Los Angeles artist provided new music as a stand-in for Blue Blood’s “experimental” songs, as Paper Boi calls them, which play throughout various scenes. In the episode, titled “The Most Atlanta,” it’s revealed that Blue Blood died three months previously, echoing the late MF Doom, whose October 31, 2020, death was also publicly announced on December 31, 2020. After reminiscing about ...
Giveon to Release New Single ‘Time’ Co-Written by Drake for ‘Amsterdam’ Movie Soundtrack
The cast of David O. Russell’s new murder mystery movie Amsterdam is already dripping with A-listers (including pop superstar Taylor Swift), so it only makes sense that the movie’s soundtrack will be equally star-studded. On Friday (Sept. 16), Epic Records revealed that Giveon has recorded a track for the forthcoming film called “Time,” co-written by Drake. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The song — scheduled to arrive on Friday, Sept. 23, ahead of the movie’s Oct. 7 premiere — was written by Drake and Grammy-winning producer Jahaan Sweet after Daniel Pemberton (who wrote the score for the film) reached out to producer Matthew Budman for advice on the soundtrack. Budman then reached out to Drake, who turned to Giveon to perform the song. Pember...
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. COVID-19 transmission rates are no longer surging around the country, global deaths have hit their lowest rates since 2020, and while an end is in sight, “We are not there yet,” according to World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Last week, the federal government suspended its free, at-home testing program. If you missed out, you may still be able to get a test for free, depending on where you live. States like Minnesota, Massachusetts and North Carolina are offering residents free, at-home, self-tests through the mail and...
Ben Gibbard Talks Death Cab for Cutie at 25 Years and Today’s ‘Unfair and Unethical’ Streaming Economy
Twenty-five years after Death Cab for Cutie began as a solo project for frontman Ben Gibbard, the indie band is thriving. As the quintet celebrates its silver anniversary, they’re showing no signs of following anyone into the dark. Their 10th album, Asphalt Meadows (out now), follows 2018’s Thank You for Today and has already spawned the group’s seventh No. 1 Adult Alternative Airplay hit with “Here to Forever.” Plus, Death Cab is revving up to launch a tour on Sept. 22 in Madison, Wisconsin. Here, Gibbard shares how the Seattle-based band wrote Asphalt Meadows during the pandemic, what the group’s legacy is after 25 years and the moment he knew that they had arrived. Congratulations on your 10th album. That’s a big milestone number. Did you go into it wanting to create something special t...
Concord’s HitCo Acquisition Includes Catalog & New Releases, Not Brand
Concord has officially confirmed its acquisition of what it calls “certain assets” of Antonio “L.A.” Reid and Charles Goldstuck‘s HitCo Entertainment, “including (with limited exclusions) its entire sound recording catalog and certain recent releases.” The deal is also expected to include some upcoming tracks from top HitCo acts Saint JHN and Rubi Rose, sources say. Additionally, sources tell Billboard the ongoing transition does not include the purchase of the HitCo brand or the label, though Concord is working with a handful of HitCo staffers during the changeover and may continue to work with some after that is completed. Reid and Goldstuck will not have ongoing involvement, however, sources confirm. The deal, which is worth an undisclosed amount, was first reported in August by Variety...
AIR APPARENT’s Unique Musical Identity Shines On Debut Album, “Chromatic”
Uniting a myriad of genres and influences, AIR APPARENT’s debut album couldn’t be a more impressive showcase of diversity and talent. Preceded by an exciting string of singles that offered a glimpse into his vibrant auditory world—such as the playful “100%” alongside ÊMIA—AIR APPARENT’s 12-track Chromatic album displays the Indian-American musician’s full range. Chromatic blends elements from ‘80s funk and electronic music, boasting a story that captures the highs and lows of a romantic relationship and the spectrum of emotions that come with it. “Cosmos” (with Constance) and “Wonderland” introduce listeners into the kaleidoscopic collection before the energy of Chromatic builds via the groovy production of “Dance” and the anthemic, future bass energy of “Bad For ...
Steve Aoki Partners With DraftKings to “Build Out the Next Generation of Fantasy Sports”
Whether you’re debating Jonathan Taylor’s astronomical weekly price tag or rolling the dice on a cheap defense, DraftKings is associated with making tough calls. Partnering with Steve Aoki, however, was not one of them. The company has partnered with Aoki as an official brand ambassador of DraftKings Marketplace, its branded NFT hub. DraftKings is betting on Aoki’s Web3 expertise to strategically expand Reignmakers, an “NFT-based fantasy sports series” allowing users to collect digital player cards and use them to draft lineups in daily contests. The real value of NFTs lies in their utility, and Aoki’s DraftKings Marketplace collectibles have plenty of it. According to a press release, holders of his tokens can unlock access to VIP events hoste...
Disclosure’s Howard Lawrence Announces Hiatus From Touring: “I’ve Hit a Breaking Point”
Howard Lawrence, one half of brother-producer duo Disclosure, has announced he has “hit a breaking point” and will not be performing on their upcoming Australian tour. “I really need to take some time to look after myself,” Lawrence wrote on social media. “Guy [Lawrence] (absolute soldier) will still be coming with the rest of our amazing team to deliver bangers to all you lovely ravers down under.” According to the statement, Lawrence has been “really struggling” with being back on the road again despite trying his “absolute best” to push through for Disclosure’s fans. It’s unclear at this time when or if he will return to performing alongside his brother. But, Lawrence, promised, he’ll be...
