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Father John Misty Shares New Live at Electric Lady EP
Father John Misty has shared a live EP of reimagined tracks from Chloë and the Next 20th Century, plus a cover of Stevie Wonder’s “I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever).” Check out the Spotify session, dubbed the Live at Electric Lady EP, below. Father John Misty has also been keeping up his live Bootleg Series on Bandcamp. The latest entries are from his August shows at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. Father John Misty is in the midst of a lengthy world tour. He recently played “Buddy’s Rendezvous,” which features on the EP, on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Watch Fontaines D.C. Perform “Roman Holiday” on Corden
Fontaines D.C. brought their Skinty Fia track “Roman Holiday” to The Late Late Show With James Corden yesterday. Watch Grian Chatten and the Dublin band’s rendition of the song below. Earlier this month, Fontaines D.C. played “Nabokov” on Late Night With Seth Meyers. Before that, they shared a “’70s heist-inspired” video for “Roman Holiday,” along with a batch of U.S. tour dates. They had previously shared videos for “Jackie Down the Line” and the album’s title track. Read about Fontaines D.C.’s video for “A Hero’s Death,” which starred Game of Thrones and The Wire’s Aidan Gillen, in Pitchfork’s rundown of “The 9 Best Music Videos of May 2020.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Claire Rousay Releases New Album to Benefit the Trevor Project
Claire Rousay has shared a new album called Wouldn’t Have to Hurt. The album is out via Rousay’s own American Dreams Records imprint Mended Dreams. All proceeds from the record go to the Trevor Project, a suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Stream the title track below; buy the album at Bandcamp. According to a press release, the record’s three suites explore Rousay’s own struggles with mental health using field recordings, midi instruments, and more. The album features piano and string contributions from Theodore Cale Schafer. Earlier this year, Rousay released Everything Perfect Is Already Here and a collaboration with More Eaze titled Never Stop Texting Me. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Sex Pistols’ John Lydon Condemns “God Save the Queen” Promotion in Wake of Elizabeth II’s Death
John Lydon has released another statement regarding the late Queen Elizabeth II. The Sex Pistols singer wrote, “John Lydon wishes to distance himself from any Sex Pistols activity which aims to cash in on Queen Elizabeth II’s death.” He continued, “The musicians in the band and their management have approved a number of requests against John’s wishes on the basis of the majority court-ruling agreement.” Find the full statement below. It is unclear what activity Lydon is referencing. The band has not promoted “God Save the Queen” on its social media pages in the days since Queen Elizabeth II’s September 8 death. Sex Pistols also haven’t formally released a statement on the death of the queen. Earlier this year, while the queen was alive, Sex Pistols announced a “God Save the Queen” commemor...
Meet Maluma the Mogul: From Selling Sandwiches to Running an Empire
Eighteen years before he sold out stadiums across the globe, Maluma was selling ham and cheese sandwiches. “That’s where my entrepreneurial spirit comes from,” he says, a proud gaze peeking out from behind his black-rimmed, orange-tinted shades. As a 10-year-old in Medellín, Colombia, Maluma (born Juan Luis Londoño Arias) would neatly pack his homemade sandwiches and tote them to Hontanares Elementary School, where he would sell them alongside lollipops. Then he would put the money he made back into his sandwich startup. “I bought more bread, more ham, more cheese and started to grow in the sandwich industry,” Maluma says, letting out an infectious chuckle. “I’d come to school with my sandwiches and people would ask me, ‘How much do they cost?’ And I’d say, ‘How much do you have?’ ” F...
Billboard and Urban Outfitters Launch Latin Music Week Capsule Collection
Billboard Latin Music Week is returning to the Faena Forum in Miami from Sept. 26 – 30, 2022 during National Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will continue its ongoing tradition of celebrating Latin music’s global takeover and highlighting the culture’s most influential figures. To kick things off, Billboard and Urban Outfitters are teaming up to release an exclusive 12-piece merchandise capsule collection. The lineup of apparel and accessories includes biker shorts, a bucket hat, various graphic t-shirts, and much more. The collection will be available online and in select stores across the United States for a limited time starting September 15, 2022. Latin Music Week attendees will have a chance to get their hands on this capsule collection at Urban Outfitters’ pop-up shop ...
Beninese-Nigerian Rising Star Ayra Starr Gets Spotlight From Spotify RADAR Global Program
All eyes have been on Ayra Starr since late last year. The impressive vocalist – who was born in Cotonou, Benin, and raised in various neighborhoods such as Abuja and Lagos in Nigeria – made an impression outside of the African continent with her daring debut album 19 & Dangerous upon its release in August 2021. But now, she’s ready to take the world by storm as Spotify’s next RADAR Global artist, which the company announced Thursday (Sept. 15). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Spotify added Starr (real name Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe) to its marquee global emerging artist program, which will feature her on the RADAR Global playlist and spotlight her in special content, including a mini-documentary about her upbringing and come-up ...
Nick Cannon Welcomes His 9th Baby, First Child With Model Lanisha Cole
Nick Cannon is officially one child away from being a double digit dad. In an emotional Wednesday (Sept. 14) Instagram post, the 41-year-old Masked Singer host announced that he and model Lanisha Cole had welcomed their first baby together, marking his ninth child overall. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Introducing ONYX ICE COLE CANNON,” Cannon wrote, captioning a black-and-white photo in which he cradles his new baby girl next to Cole laying in her hospital bed. “Once again Today I am in Awe of the Devine Feminine!” “I vow to protect, provide, guide and love this child to the best of my abilities,” he continued. “In this moment of celebration and jubilee, I wish to mute any low vibrational frequencies and only rejoice with the Highes...
NAV & Don Toliver ft. Future “One Time,” Lil Gotit “Free Y$L” & More | Daily Visuals 9.14.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rene Johnston / Getty Over the weekend NAV returned to the music game with his latest project Demons Protected By Angels and much to the delight of his hardcore fanbase has come through with a new video for one of the album’s standout cuts. Linking up with Don Toliver and Future for the visuals to “One Time,” NAV and company find themselves at a telly where supernatural occurrences take place but still manage to keep their cool and enjoy their surroundings. Didn’t hurt that the women were hot. Men will put up with demonic sh*t depending on how attractive a woman is. It’s just nature. Back in the A, Lil Gotit is campaigning for the release of his ATLien brethren and for his clip to “Free Y$L” he takes to the streets to garner support for the release of the...
Nick Cannon Welcomes 9th Baby, Twitter Once More Rains Down The Jokes
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 18 mins ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...
Big Bronx Energy: Cardi B Donates $100K To Her Former Middle School
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / ATLPics.Net Cardi B is once again proving that she is for the children. She has donated $100,000 to her former middle school. As per The Gothamist the “I Like It” rapper has given back to her beloved borough of the Bronx again. This week she paid a visit to her former middle school I.S. 232 and did not arrive empty handed. The students were gathered in their auditorium and faculty announced Bardi was their special guest for the day. She pulled up wearing a red dress and announced that she will be giving the learning institution a donation. As expected, the kids were thrilled to see her in person and received her with roaring cheers and applause. “A lot of the teachers were really tough on me because they saw something in me,” Cardi said....
Big Thief Announce 2023 Tour
Big Thief have announced a series of 2023 tour dates that includes shows in the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom behind their 2022 album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You. Find their tour itinerary below. Read Pitchfork’s interview “Big Thief on Learning to Loosen Up and Their Epic New 20-Track Album.” All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Big Thief: US 2023 Tour Big Thief: 11-12 Seoul, Korea – Rolling Hall11-14 Osaka, Japan – Club Quattro11-15 Osaka, Japan – Club Quattro11-17 Tokyo, Japan – The Garden Hall11-18 Tokyo, Japan – O-East11-21 Perth, Australia – Astor Theatre11-23 Melbourne, Australia...
