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Meet The Rave Ref, a Peacekeeping Partier Who Guards Moshpits to Keep Ravers Safe
This isn’t your average Little League game. Wendell Dominguez knows that raves can sometimes get dangerous, especially when DJs overtly call for moshpits and “walls of death.” So he decided to start a persona called The Rave Ref, who dons a whistle and referee shirt in his mission to foster safer experiences in moshpits at electronic dance music concerts and festivals. Watching videos of Dominguez is like an EDM version of Where’s Waldo. If you attend virtually any major bass music festival, odds are you’ll see a black-and-white referee shirt loping around the pit like a zebra in the night. And more often than not, his whistle functions as the starting pistol. EDM.com caught up with The Rave Ref to chat about moshpit culture and why he decided to crusade ...
Steve Aoki Savors the Taste of Victory In New “Call of Duty” Trailer
Staying frosty is at the top of Steve Aoki‘s priority list in the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II trailer. The superstar dance music producer is seen bringing his signature sheet cakes to the battlefield in a new promo spot uploaded to YouTube for the forthcoming game. As the fictional Task Force 141 braces for deployment, Aoki is seen putting himself in a winning mindset. While members of the battle-hardened battalion have questions about Aoki’s role in the mission, the DJ is seemingly too preoccupied with what’s playing on the aux and sampling cake in the back of the armored truck to notice. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The comedic clip ends with Captain Price making a witty judgment call to ultimately leave Aoki behind in the truck. As Ga...
Post Malone Drops ‘Twelve Carat Toothache (Deluxe)’ With 2 New Tracks
Following the release of his fourth studio album, Twelve Carat Toothache, last week, Post Malone has returned to drop off the deluxe edition of the record, featuring two additional tracks. The chart-topper extended the tracklist with “Waiting For Never” and “Hateful,” both of which received production from J. Lauryn and Malone’s longtime collaborator Louis Bell. Prior to the deluxe album’s debut, Posty shared a short snippet of the two songs on Instagram on Monday, teasing their forthcoming release. In conversation with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe last week, the rapper said that Twelve Carat Toothache is his “favorite” project that he’s ever put out. “We had enough time to work on it, that’s for sure,” he said. “At the beginning it was rough. But then I came into what I like to ...
Halsey Unveils Teaser for ‘So Good’ Music Video: Watch
Halsey shared a glimpse at the upcoming music video for their new single “So Good” on Tuesday (June 7). Over the tinkling of music box chimes, the singer wordlessly locks eyes with her partner, Alev Aydin, who also serves as the video’s director as well as inspiration for the song. Other shots show a close-up of an engraved award commemorating Halsey’s June 30, 2018, show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colo., as well as an empty makeup chair in front of a lit vanity, and a long moss colored couch behind a glass coffee table. In the caption, Halsey confirmed the track’s release date, writing, “‘So Good’ – June 9 Official Music Video – June 10.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The single’s road to release has been littered with co...
Trisha Yearwood to Receive Artist Career Achievement Award From Country Radio Broadcasters
Grammy and Emmy-award winning performer Trisha Yearwood will receive the artist career achievement award from the Country Radio Broadcasters on June 30 at the 2022 Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremony in Nashville. “Trisha’s career achievements are among the ultimate imaginable: Country icon, TV star, bestselling author, philanthropist. Undeniably a legend. Let’s celebrate her together on this extraordinary night,” said CRB/Country Radio Seminar president Kurt Johnson in a statement. A musical tribute will be part of the celebration. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The CRB artist career achievement award is presented to an individual artist or act who, through their creativity, vision, performance, or leadership, has significan...
Queen Latifah Talks Being Put ‘In the Category of Obesity’ on ‘Red Table Talk’
Queen Latifah joined hosts Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris on this week’s upcoming episode of Red Table Talk, where The Equalizer star discussed the difference between health and body size. In a preview clip of the episode shared by People on Tuesday (June 7), Latifah shared that she recently started working with a “scientific and mathematic” trainer who showed the rapper a chart indicating Body Mass Index, or BMI, which is used to sort people into four categories: underweight, healthy, overweight or obese. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “She’s showing me different body types, and she’s telling me, this is what your BMI is, this is what your weight is, and you fall into this category of obe...
What’s Your Favorite Song of 2022 (So Far)? Vote!
Billboard unveiled its list of the best songs to come out of 2022 thus far on Thursday (June 7) now that we’re officially halfway into the calendar year. Naturally, it contains a plethora of the biggest hits — and some underrated gems — from popular stars. But which song is your favorite? Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news From Doja Cat‘s Planet Her staple “Woman,” Lizzo‘s viral TikTok smash “About Damn Time” to not one, but two Harry Styles tracks — No. 1 single “As It Was” and recently released “Late Night Talking” — that appear on the list and The Weeknd‘s “Less Than Zero,” there has been a delightful influx of bangers left to hold listeners over until the latter half of the year unveils what it has to offer. The 50 best songs (so far) lis...
Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 After Shows Announced
Pitchfork is happy to announce the addition of several after shows for this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival. L’Rain, Chubby & the Gang, SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE, Ethel Cain, and more will all perform at venues around Chicago from Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17. Tickets for all after shows are on sale now—see the rundown and ticket links below. Find Pitchfork Music Festival passes here. Friday, July 15: Jeff Parker & The New Breed at Constellationyeule at Thalia HallChubby & the Gang at The Empty BottleThe Armed at SchubasKarate & Numero Group DJs at Sleeping Village Saturday, July 16: Camp Cope at Thalia HallSPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE & Wiki at Lincoln HallHyd & Ouri at SchubasEthel Cain at The Empty Bottle Sunday, July 17: L’Rain at the Hideout
Regina Spektor Announces Tour, Shares New Song “Loveology”: Listen
Regina Spektor has shared another new song from her forthcoming album Home, before and after, which is out June 24 via Warner. Listen to “Loveology” below. Spektor has also announced a new set of tour dates behind the album this fall. Find those dates below, too. “With ‘Loveology,’ I wrote it and then played it once or twice live,” Spektor said in a statement. “Sometimes I’ll have a song that I’m really glad exists, but I can’t record it because every time I try, it just doesn’t feel right coming out of my mouth. But for whatever reason both ‘Loveology’ and ‘Raindrops’ felt so right this time and I’m so glad I was finally able to put them on a record.” Regina Spektor: 06-25 Napa, CA – Oxbow RiverStage *06-26 Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey’s *06-28 San Diego,...
Day N Vegas 2022 Lineup Announced: SZA, J. Cole, Travis Scott, and More
Day N Vegas 2022 has been announced. It takes place September 2-4 at Las Vegas Festival Grounds. The headliners are SZA, J. Cole, and Travis Scott. Additional performers include Baby Keem, Playboi Carti, Summer Walker, H.E.R., 21 Savage, Jhené Aiko, Pusha T, Blxst, Chlöe, Syd, Saba, Pink Siifu, Ravyn Lenae, and Armand Hammer. Find the lineup poster below. Last year’s Day N Vegas was headlined by Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, the Creator. Travis Scott was originally scheduled to headline, but pulled out of the festival as it took place days after the 2021 Astroworld tragedy. 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. Day N Vegas 2022
Bad Bunny, Jazmine Sullivan, Tyler, the Creator, More Announced for Made in America 2022
Bad Bunny, Tyler, the Creator, Jazmine Sullivan, Lil Uzi Vert, and Burna Boy are all set to appear at this year’s Made in America Festival. They’ll take the stage in Philadelphia between September 3 and 4. Pusha T, Snoh Aalegra, and Kodak Black are also set to appear. See the full lineup below. Bad Bunny’s headlining appearance follows his newest album Un Verano Sin Ti, which he released on short notice at the beginning of May. The album debuted atop the Billboard 200. Tyler, the Creator is set to appear at the return of Pharrell Williams’ Something in the Water Festival in mid-June, after winning a Best Rap Album Grammy for Call Me If You Get Lost in April. Sullivan was named to Time’s list of the 100 most influential people in May. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently sel...
Bad Bunny and Tyler, the Creator Will Headline Made In America Festival 2022
The eleventh iteration of JAY-Z‘s Made In America will return to Philadelphia this September with headliners Bad Bunny and Tyler, the Creator. Curated by JAY-Z himself, the full roster features Lil Uzi Vert, Jazmine Sullivan, Burna Boy, Snoh Aalegra, Kodak Black, Pusha T, Tate McRae, Toro y Moi, Babyface Ray, Victoria Monét and more. “It’s time,” the festival’s official Instagram account wrote under this year’s poster. The two-day festival, which was first launched by JAY-Z in 2012, typically includes three stages: Rocky Stage, Liberty Stage and the electronic Freedom Tent. Last year, the lineup featured headliners Justin Bieber and Lil Baby, alongside a slew of chart-toppers including Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, A$AP Ferg, Roddy Ricch, Lil Durk, Bobby Shmurda, ...
