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Marcus Mumford’s Debut Solo Album Features Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo, Blake Mills, and More
Marcus Mumford has announced that his solo debut album will be released later this year. In a handwritten note posted to the vocalist’s social media accounts, Mumford wrote that the album, (Self-Titled), was produced by Blake Mills and includes guests appearances from Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo, and Monica Martin. “In January 2021, facing demons I danced with or a long time in solution, I wrote a song called ‘Cannibal,’” Mumford explained. “I took it to my friend Blake Mills, and we began the process of making this album, dear to my heart, called (Self-Titled).” (Self-titled) is due out on September 16. Outside of Mumford & Sons, Marcus Mumford has collaborated with Taylor Swift, Ray Davies of the Kinks, Laura Marling, Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, and others. Mu...
Descendents React to Former Oath Keeper Testifying at Jan. 6 Committee in Band T-Shirt
Jason Van Tatenhove is a former spokesman for the far-right paramilitary group the Oath Keepers. He testified today (July 12) before the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Van Tatenhove wore a Descendents T-shirt while delivering his testimony, leading the band to tweet: “We completely disavow groups like the Oath Keepers and in no way condone their hateful ideology.” Many people have reacted to Van Tatenhove’s attire. “Am I hallucinating that this Oath Keeper testifying before congress is wearing a Descendents t-shirt? I just had hernia surgery so this may be the painkillers,” comedian Chris Gethard wrote on Twitter. Musician and writer Damon Krukowski tweeted, “[Representative] Jamie Raskin [of Maryland] promoted a Mission of Burma show on Harvard cam...
Cardi B Shares Video for “Hot Shit” With Kanye West and Lil Durk
Cardi B’s dropped her latest single “Hot Shit”—which features Kanye West and Lil Durk—earlier this month, and now the Bronx rapper is back with a new video for the track. The visual shows Cardi walking up along the side of a building and appearing atop a skyline. Durk and Kanye also appear in the visual. Watch the video for the Tay Keith-produced track, directed by Lado Kvataniya, below. “Hot Shit” is Cardi’s first single as a solo artist since 2021, when she released the track “Bet It.” Following the single’s release, Cardi teamed up with Summer Walker and SZA for “No Love (Extended Version).” She’s has also continued to release collaborative tracks with artists like Lizzo (“Rumors”), Migos (“Type Shit”), and Normani (“Wild Side”), among others. Her debut album, Invasion of Privacy, was r...
Watch Phoebe Bridgers Discuss Abortion Rights on Ari Melber
Phoebe Bridgers appeared on The Beat with Ari Melber today, discussing her vocal stance on women’s rights and abortion. Bridgers noted that one dollar from each of her ticket sales is being donated to the Mariposa Fund, an abortion fund in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “I hate that the responsibility has been thrown on these grassroots organizations, instead of the government,” she told Melber. The Punisher singer also discussed the dynamic of creating during the pandemic. Check it all out below. In May, Bridgers shared her own abortion story on Twitter, encouraging followers to donate to abortion funds. Last October, she shared a Bo Burnham cover in support of abortion funds in Texas. Bridgers recently appeared on the soundtrack to Minions: The Rise of Gru; last September she had a track on...
Tomorrowland Announces 21 Days of Streaming On One World TV and One World Radio
Tomorrowland season is upon us. With the Belgian EDM festival readying for kickoff, this year’s edition is guaranteed to be bigger than ever. The iconic fest expanded to three weeks of action and so too has its programming, starting with 21 days of broadcast on One World TV & One World Radio One World TV will feature three unique channels to comprehensively capture all of the action happening on and off its stage. The first will be primed on the marquee event: The Reflection of Love main stage. The second channel will flip between the Atmosphere and the Freedom stages while the third will feature backstage conversations as artists drop in and out of the hot seat for exclusive interviews and more. The televised countdown to Tomorrowland’s epic return begins this week with a ...
A Beyoncé Dance Album? Here’s 6 House Music Producers Who Would Thrive On “Renaissance”
It’s album release month for Beyoncé, and the world is waiting on bated breath. After all, Renaissance‘s lead single, “Break My Soul,” has already made history. Queen Bey is now the first ever woman to release 20 Top 10 hits as a solo artist as well as 10 as a member of a group. Not to mention the house-minded rhythm and groove in “Break My Soul,” which samples a timeless dance anthem. With her previous albums, Beyoncé has counted artists like Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West as collaborators. And based on the creative direction Renaissance seems to be headed in, it’s fair to wonder whether or not house music producers are next up in her storied career. Here are six artists we think would slay on Beyoncé&#...
SLANDER Announce Release Date of Debut Studio Album, “Thrive”
It’s all led to this for SLANDER. It’s been quite a journey for the barnstorming bass music duo, who launched their musical project way back in June 2010. Longtime fans will recall SLANDER’s humble beginnings, graduating from the L.A. music production school Icon Collective and cutting their teeth in the electronic scene by way of their nostalgic “heaven trap” sound. “Here’s to the future!” SLANDER wrote in a 2014 Facebook post after completing Icon’s final exams. Little did they know just how far they would fly. Cultivating a fiercely loyal fanbase, SLANDER eventually became a lynchpin of the EDM festival scene, appearing on the lineups of the world’s largest events. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles SLANDER perform at...
Delve Into the History of Synthwave With Digital Release of “The Rise of the Synths” Documentary
You can now stream the most comprehensive look into the world of synthwave music from the comfort of your own home. Directed by Iván Castel and released in 2019 to critical acclaim, The Rise of the Synths is a documentary offering an incredible look into the beloved genre. Now, he’s made it easier than ever for fans to enjoy the nostalgic delight as the documentary has been given a digital release. Narrated by John Carpenter, the horror legend known for Halloween, The Thing, The Fog and more, the doc finds Castel traveling to nine countries to explore the history of synthwave and its unique subculture. Along the way, he spoke with some of the most influential artists in the synthwave orbit, such as The Midnight, Gunship, Carpenter Brut, Perturbator, Waveshaper, Power Glove and Miami ...
Death of SLR? : Nikon Reportedly Shifting Focus On Developing Mirrorless Camera Models
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: David Becker / Getty It looks like SLR cameras are becoming a thing of the past. A new report suggests Nikon is moving on from the camera technology in favor of mirrorless options. Is Nikon Moving On From SLR Cameras? According to a report from Nikkei, Nikon will stop the production of new single-lens reflex cameras, the once go-to option of all photography enthusiasts for more than 60 years. The report suggests that the company will now focus on the development of mirrorless camera models, which have now taken the photo industry by storm because they are smaller and take better quality photos. The Japanese-based company’s decision also hinges on the notion that its cameras have lost out to smartphones that now feature potent cameras. Per a statement from...
Jamie Foxx Hunts Vampires ‘Day Shift’ Trailer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Netflix / Netflix We may have to wait a while to see Mahershala Ali kill vampires as Blade in the MCU, but at least we’ll be able to watch Jamie Foxx take on the bloodsucking undead for the time being. Source: Netflix / Netflix Netflix dropped a trailer for their upcoming action/horror film, Day Shift which stars Jamie Foxx as a vampire-hunting badass who roams the streets of Los Angeles looking to rid the streets of the new age Nosferatus. Chopping off heads and extracting canine teeth to trade for cash, Dayshift stars Jamie Foxx as OG vampire hunter Bud Jablonski who’s out looking for one last big payday with the help of Snoop Dogg and Dave Franco. Related Stories Hiding his profession from his wife (Megan Good) and his daughter (Zion Broadnax...
North West Paparazzi Disdain Sparks Debate About Boundaries For Famous Kids
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: – / Getty In a viral moment last week, 9-year-old North West attended the Jean Paul Gaultier show and held up a handwritten sign which read, “Stop,” toward the paparazzi. The moment was one of levity for many, but for others—it highlighted the need for a conversation around respecting the boundaries of children. Even famous ones. Related Stories Her mother, Kim Kardashian, addressed the video with levity saying on Instagram, “For anyone who knows North knows how funny she finds this video! North I guess had it with the people taking pictures of her so she wrote on her invite STOP and held it up and wanted them to just focus on the show.” However, fans have pointed out, per Buzzfeed, that North has long expressed her disdain for the paparazzi and many wond...
“Unmentioning” Is The Latest Feature Twitter Is Now Rolling Out To Users
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty YES, you can finally remove yourself from that conversation you got caught up in because people don’t know how to use Twitter properly. Twitter Is Rolling Out “Unmentioning” The social media platform Elon Musk no longer wants to buy is rolling out its latest ” unmentioning ” feature to all users. The new feature allows you to remove yourself from an annoying conversation that includes your Twitter handle. As with all of its features, Twitter tested it out with a few users in April before hitting the green button on its release. Unmentioning stops the notifications from a thread you, unfortunately, ended up in, and it even keeps you from being tagged again in that thread. “Sometimes you want to see yourself out. Take control of your men...
