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“Progressing Gender Representation In UK Dance Music”: A Look Into the Jaguar Foundation’s Report
On Wednesday, August 3rd, the Jaguar Foundation released a groundbreaking report, “Progressing Gender Representation in UK Dance Music,” which aims to better understand the gender balance among dance music artists and what can be done to improve it. Launched by U.K. broadcaster, DJ and journalist Jaguar, the foundation’s mission is to foster a more inclusive electronic music community. “We need this now, more than ever, to better understand the cavernous challenges that women and non-binary artists face every single day and to find positive solutions TOGETHER, so that we can collectively make the dance music industry a safer and more inclusive place,” shared Jaguar in an Instagram post. “We owe it to ourselves and we owe it to fut...
Arca and Shayne Oliver Announce Debut Album ‘Greatest Hits ’88 – ’16’
After six years, Arca and Shayne Oliver have finally announced their debut album. Under their musical name WENCH, the forthcoming album is titled, Greatest Hits ’88 – ’16. The now cemented creative duo’s relationship began when Alejandra Rodríguez a.k.a. Arca and Shayne Oliver met at an underground party when Arca was only 17. The duo released their first single “Sick” back in 2016 and now they are presenting a full-fledged project to the world. Featuring 13 tracks, the duo’s debut album blends punk, metal, dystopian and electronic musical styles. With an experimental, yet future-focused cadence, Greatest Hits ’88 – ’16 honors the experiences of queer communities through time. From Oliver being a member of the legendary House of Ninja as a teenager to Arca forming her own identity as ...
Samsung Unveils New Product Lineup: Get a Galaxy Z Flip 4 for Just $99
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. Samsung unveiled a new fleet of foldable smartphones, watches, earbuds and more on Wednesday (Aug. 10), including the Galaxy Z Flip 4, GalaxyWatch 5 and Galaxy Buds Pro 2. The newly revealed products are up for pre-order and will be released on Aug. 26. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is available for just $99 with eligible trade-in. The upgraded phone comes equipped with an enhanced camera that allows users to snap high-quality selfies right from the Cover Screen with the main camera, which now features Portrait Mode. Additionally, the Z Flip 4’s sensor is 65 percent b...
Britney Spears Says Not Seeing Her Kids ‘Breaks My Heart,’ Slams Ex Kevin Federline
Britney Spears is continuing her war of words against ex-husband Kevin Federline, taking to Instagram on Wednesday (Aug. 10) to shed light on her relationship with the former couple’s teenage sons. “It’s hard for me to let go of things I truly love … like my kids,” the pop star wrote in her note shared to the social media app. “The situation should have 100 percent been dealt with privately and definitely not online !!! A British network claimed that their stepmom’s goal is to keep the children away from all of the controversy and trauma in my home … I have love in my home and I have blessings from the people I allow in and out of my home !!!” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Spears went on to share that she used to see her two sons — Pr...
Nick Jonas Hopes Fans ‘Fall in Love’ With His New Trivia Card Game: Here’s Where You Can Buy It Online
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. Nick Jonas wants to help fans “fall in love” with Linkee, the same way that he did. The singer-songwriter collaborated with Big Potato Games to release his very own version of the popular U.K. trivia game in which players attempt to find the link between different words. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Jonas first played Linkee during a game night at the home of a rock legend. “I was on a trip with my wife [Priyanka Chopra] and went to a friend’s house,” Jonas shared in a phone interview with Billboard last week....
Beyonce Is the Fourth Woman to Score 10 No. 1s on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart
Beyoncé joins rarefied air on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart as she becomes only the fourth solo woman to claim double-digit champs since the list became an all-encompassing genre ranking in 1958. She punches her ticket with “Break My Soul,” which hits No. 1 on the list dated Aug. 13. Aretha Franklin leads the No. 1 club among solo women (with 20), while Janet Jackson (16) and Mariah Carey (10) also have at least 10 leaders. “Soul” advances from No. 4 to the top slot after a surge in streams and sales following the July 29 release of parent album Renaissance, which concurrently tops the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums lists. “Soul,” meanwhile, also ascends to No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, where it becomes Beyoncé’s eighth solo champ. The track register...
Serpentwithfeet and Moby Share Video for New Song “On Air”
Moby and Serpentwithfeet have shared a video for their new collaborative song “On Air.” The track is the second release from Moby’s label Always Centered at Night. Check out the video—directed by Moby and Mike Formanski—below. Of the collaboration, Moby said in a statement: “One of the greatest things about Always Centered at Night is working with remarkable singers. Serpentwithfeet has an approach to music and vocals that I find to be fascinating and beautiful.” The first single from Always Centered at Night—a Moby and Aynzli Jones collaboration titled “Medusa”—arrived this past spring. “The goal for Always Centered at Night is to do something uncompromising,” Moby said at the time. “To make music that is emotional, atmospheric, and potentially beautiful. And what better use of this wei...
Jeff Tweedy, Waxahatchee, Björk, and More Share New Music on Talkhouse’s Listening Podcast
Talkhouse has launched a new podcast called Listening. The 10-episode series brings listeners into the musical headspace of each guest, allowing them to explore the creative processes of artists including Jeff Tweedy, Spencer Tweedy, Sammy Tweedy, Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield, Magnetic Fields’ Stephin Merritt, Björk, Jlin, Vagabon, and more. Each episode includes a unique piece of music composed by the guest specifically for the occasion. The compositions will also be available to stream as standalone pieces. The first four episodes of the series—which feature Jeff, Spencer, and Sammy Tweedy, Crutchfield, Mdou Moctar, and Neko Case as guests—are out now. New episodes will be unveiled each Wednesday. Hear some of the podcast below. Listening is hosted and co-produced by Elia Einhorn; it’...
Listen to Four Tet’s New Songs “Mango Feedback” and “Watersynth”
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Blackpink Reveal Release Date for New Album Born Pink
Blackpink’s second studio album is on the way. The K-pop band’s new album, Born Pink, is out September 16 via YG Entertainment. The record will feature a new single called “Pink Venom,” which gets released August 19. Watch a trailer for Born Pink below. Also below, find the group’s upcoming tour dates. Blackpink released The Album in October 2020. The full-length included the Selena Gomez collaboration “Ice Cream.” 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. Blackpink: Born Pink World Tour Blackpink: 10-15 Seoul, South Korea10-16 Seoul, South Korea10-25 Dallas, TX10-29 Houston, TX11-02 Atlanta, GA11-06 Hamilton, GA11-07 Hamilton, GA11-10 Chicago, IL11-11 Chicago,...
21 Savage Responds to ‘Hypocrite’ Claims After Denouncing Gun Violence in Atlanta
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty London-born rapper 21 Savage was criticized this week on Twitter for using his platform to encourage people in his adopted hometown of Atlanta to end gun violence. “Atlanta We Have To Do Better Put The F****** Guns Down !!!!!,” 21 tweeted on Monday. Replies to the tweet were overwhelmingly critical of the messenger, but not the message. The rapper who is known for songs like “Glock In My Lap” and “No Opp Left Behind” was called out for some of his lyrics. One commenter quoted lyrics: Another said specifically that 21 Savage needs to “switch up” his content. Related Stories However, he quickly replied to one tweet writing, “A Song Is For Entertainment It’s Not An Instruction Manual On How To Live Life I...
Eyes Low: Marshawn Lynch Arrested For DUI In Las Vegas, Mugshot Is On Struggle
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Las Vegas Police Department / LVPD Marshawn Lynch, the beloved former NFL running back known for his skill on the field and his frugality, was recently arrested in Las Vegas. Early Tuesday morning (August 9), Beast Mode was pulled over and was accused of driving under the influence. Marshawn Lynch, 36, was spotted on Tuesday driving a Black 2020 Shelby GT500 according to local news outlet KOMO. The Las Vegas Police Department issued a statement via Twitter confirming the arrest of Lynch. Related Stories “The LVMPD conducted a vehicle stop at Fairfield Avenue and West Utah Avenue (near Wyoming and Las Vegas Blvd) on a driver, later identified as Marshawn Lynch, for suspected driver impairment” began the first portion of the LVPD statement. The department a...
