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Sasami Enlists J Mascis for New Version of “Tried to Understand”: Listen
Sasami has released an alternate version of her Squeeze song “Tried to Understand.” The new rendition features Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis on lead guitar and Ty Segall on drums. Listen to the heavier take—complete with shredding guitar solos—below. “‘Tried to Understand’ was a song that took many forms before it became what you hear on my album, Squeeze,” Sasami said in a press release. “This rawer cut with J Mascis is kind of a peek into the different dimensions and moods one composition can inhabit. This version features Ty Segall on drums, me on bass and guitar and J on the ripping leads and backing vocals. It’s the less cute version of what spinning out can sound like.” Squeeze is the second solo LP from Sasami, who previously played in Los Angeles rock group Cherry Glazerr. Sasami’...
Reigning Sound Break Up
Reigning Sound, the Memphis-born rock group led by Greg Cartwright, are disbanding after 20 years. Cartwright announced the news today (June 8) on social media, noting that they are calling off their upcoming summer European tour. “We are also formally announcing the end of the group,” Cartwright wrote in a statement. “COVID has proven to be a long-lasting concern and more difficult to navigate than anyone could have anticipated. Rather than compromise ourselves or our fans, I have decided this is the right time to dissolve the band.” Find Cartwright’s full statement below. Following his time as a member of Compulsive Gamblers and Oblivians, Cartwright formed Reigning Sound in Memphis in the early 2000s. The original lineup included Cartwright, Jeremy Scott, Greg Roberson, and Alex Greene....
Lil Nas X Goes After BET Awards For Snubbing Him, Teases “F*ck BET!” Diss Track
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Lil Nas X had choices words for BET after he was snubbed by the BET Awards, receiving zero nominations. After tweeting and deleting sharp words at the network, the Montero star resumed and doubled down on his attack. Lil Nas X Has Beef With The BET Awards On Tuesday (June 7), a shirtless Nas X posted a video captioned “F*ck BET! F*ck BET!” and the trap-influenced bop of the track was heard in the background with the artist rapping along. Related Stories Nas X posted another tweet announcing the track “late to da party” featuring NBA YoungBoy, which is the name of the aforementioned track. “[T]his not over no bet award this is about the bigger problem of homophobia in the black community, y’all can sit and pretend all u want but imma r...
Housing The Harlem Way: Cam’Ron To Host ‘Hip Hop My House’ Series On Paramount+
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty Cameron “Cam’Ron” Giles long cemented himself in the annals of Hip-Hop history, and now he’s moving on to television. Coming this month, the Harlem rapper and entrepreneur will serve as the host of Hip Hop My House. Hip Hop My House is a new home makeover series airing on the Paramout+ streaming service and pairs Cam’Ron alongside interior designer Zeez Louize. The pair will use some high-powered Hip-Hop connections to help assist homeowners in giving their homes some updated love. Helping with the makeover and design duties will be Nelly, Migos, Tyga, and more. Related Stories While Killa Cam has long displayed his penchant for fashion while possessing loads of onscreen charisma, Zeez Louise brings years of design work to the show a...
Peep The Official Trailer To ‘Black Adam’ Starring The Rock
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Warner Bros. / Warner Bros. As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to flourish and grow their superhero roster thanks to the Disney+ spinoff series, the DCEU remains struggling to find it’s footing in the cinema game and now they’re hoping that the broad shoulders of The Rock can carry them back into the relevance that Henry Cavill took them to back in 2013. Source: Warner Bros. / Warner Bros. Today (June 8) fans got their first official trailer to the somewhat-anticipated, Black Adam starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the titular anti-hero who straddles the fence between superhero and evil villain. Serving as an origin story and spinoff of the 2019 hit Shazam!, Black Adam will show how Teth-Adam/Black Adam (Dwyane Johnson) was granted the powers o...
Summer Hoops: Dreamville & Wilson Announce Return of The Chi-League
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Wilson / Wilson The legendary summer basketball league that has given birth to numerous elite basketball players in Chicago is continuing its comeback thanks to a major sporting goods company and Dreamville. On Wednesday (June 8th), it was announced that the iconic pro-am basketball league that was once a highlight of the summer season in the Windy City is returning to the courts as the Dreamville Chi-League Powered By Wilson. The official game ball supplier of the NBA and the WNBA is teaming up with the famous label and entertainment brand to sponsor the league which will feature both notable pro players from the NBA and leagues overseas in addition to former collegiate standouts and local legends. Gatorade will also serve as a co-sponsor of the league. ...
Roland Launches First-Ever Streetwear Apparel Collection With Dais Records
Iconic audio brand Roland is trading music for merchandise, teaming up with renowned label Dais Records on a limited edition streetwear collection. The capsule, which celebrates Dais’ 15th and Roland’s 50th anniversaries, will feature four designs across seven pieces of apparel and slipmat. The innovative collab marks the first time Roland has worked with a record label and its artists to design a streetwear collection while showcasing a musical instrument release, according to a press release issued to announce the partnership. The Roland JUNO-X Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer is the newest addition to the company’s iconic JUNO analog synthesizers lineup, which dates back to 1982’s Juno-6. It was developed to bridge the gap between those vintage ...
ODESZA Drop Haunting Single From Upcoming Fourth Album: Listen to “Wide Awake”
One of the year’s most anticipated electronic albums continues to unfurl with “Wide Awake,” a new single from ODESZA’s long-awaited fourth LP. An aching deep house ballad, “Wide Awake” further twists the knife into ODESZA’s four-on-the-floor sensibilities. With its tribal rhythms, haunting vocal swells and hypnotic topline from Charlie Houston, the track harkens back to the alluring sound design of BRONSON, the duo’s collaborative nom de plume with Australian beatsmith Golden Features. “Wide Awake” is the fifth single to be released ahead of The Last Goodbye, which is scheduled to drop on July 22nd, 2022. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Music from the album was recently featured at Apple’s annual Worldwide ...
All the DJ Gear We Wanted to Take Home at NAMM 2022
Road-weathered faces rubbed elbows and tilted hats scratched records in what may be the largest such expo on the continent. Even those in the music industry can tally up the music festivals and the international artist tours, and still there will be few learning experiences as prized as the NAMM Show. It’s here where roadies, live performance artists, back-of-house technicians, production experts and more exchange knowledge with representatives from prestigious tech providers like Pioneer DJ, Harman/JBL, Cerwin Vega, Technics, Guitar Center and AudioTechnica, among many others. Organized by the National Association of Music Merchants, the NAMM Show is the first opportunity for many to see and experiment with all the newest gizmos for live performance and studio recording. From microp...
Listen to a Guided Audio and Mindfulness Experience With Martin Garrix
We’re willing to bet you haven’t heard Martin Garrix quite like this before. Garrix’s music is typically synonymous with the unbridled energy of a rave, but this time around, it’s rooted in mindfulness. The Dutch dance music star, who recently released his long-awaited debut club album Sentio, has joined forces with Case Kenny to co-produce a unique audio experience for Kenny’s podcast, New Mindset, Who Dis. The exclusive music and mindfulness collaboration features 30 minutes of uplifting beats from Garrix, whose mix is interpolated with meditative soliloquies courtesy of Kenny. The central theme, Kenny says, is to be cognizant of our need as humans to actively practice self-love. “Being present isn’t easy in 2022—we’...
Juicy J and Pi’erre Bourne Announce New Joint Album ‘Space Age Pimpin”
Juicy J and Pi’erre Bourne have announced an upcoming collaborative album, dubbed Space Age Pimpin‘ — and ahead of the tape’s debut on June 22, the duo has unveiled the lead single off the project, “This Fronto.” The track, which recalls Lex Luger synths that powered the early 2010s, sees Bourne’s production mastery meet Juicy’s classic flow. “Ruth Chris steakhouse, I just ordered me a stoved chicken ’cause I’m staked out,” Juicy raps. “Try me and I’ll have them Glocks outside your house, staked out, bussin’ like the greyhound.” Following the release of his solo record The Life of Pi’erre in June of last year, Bourne has been busy churning out a multitude of joint full-length projects, including 47 Meters Down with Sharc, Chavo’s World 2 with Chavo, Yo!88...
The 9 Best Speakers for Music Lovers: Sonos, Bose, JBL & More
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. Looking to make a few upgrades? With summer right around the corner, now is a great time to enhance your sound system. Whether you’re a strict music lover, a dedicated audiophile, gamer, movie buff, TV binger or a combination or all five, the speaker options are plentiful. And with retailers like Target and Walmart rolling back prices due to an overstock of inventory, you’re sure to find great deals on speakers and other electronics. That said, having too many options can be overwhelming. When shopping for a speaker, it’s good to narrow down the style, size ...
