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U.K. Business Owner Converts Old Pharmacy Into “Micro-Club” Experience
The upcoming Easter holiday in the U.K. will have something additional to celebrate for residents of Houghton-le-Spring: the debut of the city’s first “micro-club.” TROPI’s Bar embodies the essence of an exclusive clubbing experience. And with a capacity of just 60 patrons, exclusivity is built into its very design. Dubbed a “micro-club” by its owner, Michael Donkin, TROPI’s will take the place of a shuttered pharmacy. Donkin and his wife Steph had an eye on the spot, especially given the two simultaneously manage the adjacent Evolution Fitness gym. “It was a pharmacy originally, it was basically a double shop front,” Donkin told Chronicle Live, who reported that attendees can expect a “booming club atmosphere&...
Watch Nile Rodgers Explain His Introduction to Daft Punk and How “Get Lucky” Came to Be
In a new video produced by Fender, iconic record producer and guitarist Nile Rodgers recounts Daft Punk‘s collaborative pitch: “They wanted to do a record as if the Internet never existed.” That concept alone was music to the classically trained musician’s ears. So much so that when Daft Punk’s Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter immediately tried to follow up their pitch by playing Rodgers some demos, he declined. “I don’t want to hear demos. I make records on the spot,” Rodgers said of his approach at the time. “As a studio musician I make records on the spot. I don’t know what song I’m going to play before I get there, but when I get there what I try and do is try and come up with the most clever part as quic...
Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic, Soundgarden’s Matt Cameron and Kim Thayil Form 3rd Secret and Release New Album: Listen
3rd Secret is a new group featuring Krist Novoselic of Nirvana, Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, and Kim Thayil of Soundgarden. Today they’ve released their debut self-titled album, Consequence points out. The band also features Bubba Dupree (Void), Jillian Raye (Novoselic’s bandmate from Giants in the Trees), and Jennifer Johnson. Listen to the album below. 3rd Secret is the first album Cameron and Thayil have made together following Chris Cornell’s death in 2017. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. 3rd Secret: 01 Rhythm of the Ride02 I Choose Me03 Last Day of August04 Winter Solstice05 Lies Fade Away06 Live Without You07 Right Stuff08 Dead Sea09 Diamond in the Cold10 Somewhere in Time11 The Yellow Dress
Listen to 100 gecs’ New Song “Doritos & Fritos”
100 gecs have shared another new song from their forthcoming album 10000 gecs. The new single, “Doritos & Fritos,” follows last year’s “MeMeMe.” 100 gecs are performing at Coachella this Saturday (April 16). The duo has additional festival performances scheduled for May, June, July, August, and September. Check out 100 gecs’ tour dates below. 10000 gecs does not currently have a release date. The album will follow the duo’s 1000 gecs and the remix effort 1000 gecs and the Tree of Clues. Read about 10000 gecs in “The 45 Most Anticipated Albums of 2022: The Weeknd, Mitski, Big Thief, Charli XCX, and More.” Plus, revisit the Cover Story “This Is Your Brain on 100 gecs.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. 100 gecs 04-16 Indio, CA – Coachella Valle...
FKA twigs Directs and Stars in Short Film Soundtracked by X-Ray Spex: Watch
FKA twigs has directed a new short film called Playscape in celebration of the 2022 International Woolmark Prize, which awards achievement in fashion. The film takes place among the works of sculptor Isamu Noguchi at the Noguchi Foundation Museum. It stars twigs as well as a group of dancers. After “He Hu” by Duval Timothy and Rosie Lowe soundtracks the introduction, the bulk of the film shows twigs & co. dancing to the X-Ray Spex classic “Identity.” Watch it all happen below. “It is an honour to be chosen by the Woolmark Prize to work with such talented designers and tocreate my first piece of work with Juliano Nunes, innovator of dance for the Avant Gardencollective,” twigs said. FKA twigs’ new mixtape Caprisongs was released earlier this year. Revisit Pitchfork’s Cover Story “...
Pusha T Talks to Charlamagne Tha God About His Experience of Working With JAY-Z, Pharrell and Ye
Pusha T sits down with Charlamagne Tha God for an intimate conversation talking details surrounding inspirations and career progression. In the almost 55 minute interview, King Push dives into working with key people in the industry and his relationship with people like Kanye West and Pharrell. At the beginning of the interview, Push discusses working with Ye and Pharrell on his upcoming new mixtape It’s Almost Dry. Ye and 88-Keys produced “Diet Coke,” while “Neck & Wrist” was produced by Pharrell. Push claims that he can “confidently say” that his particular album, with help of the contributions of these two producers, has allowed him to produce his “best body of work.” He adds, “I feel like, you know, I had the best of both worlds in regards to production and in regards to two people...
YouTube Promises “Fully Immersive” Coachella 2022 Livestream Experience
YouTube is back for its 10th year to livestream Coachella 2022. Promising “a fully immersive experience like never before,” YouTube will be livestreaming both weekends on April 15 to April 17 and April 22 to April 24 and will deliver live performances from three different livestream feeds, intimate artist interviews, behind-the-scenes YouTube Shorts, YouTube Premium pre-parties and, for the very first time, will offer exclusive Coachella and artist merchandise via YouTube Shopping. For the second week, YouTube will host the Coachella Curated livestream experience that will feature closer looks into the stories of today’s artists, and will include encore performances, artist commentary, mini-documentaries and more. Meanwhile, the exclusive YouTube Premium pre-parties will allow Premium user...
6 Best Moments From the 2022 CMT Awards
More than two years into the pandemic, we should all be used to curveballs by now, but Monday night’s (April 11) CMT Awards got a lot thrown at them at the last minute: Co-host Kelsea Ballerini pulled out as on-site co-host Monday morning show after testing positive for COVID-19, while live outdoor performers had to deal with a raging rainstorm. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news But that couldn’t stop the good vibes for the CMT Awards, which aired for the first time on CBS (and streamed on Paramount +) after airing on CMT from 2002-21. It assumed the broadcast slot after the Academy of Country Music Awards, which had aired on CBS for years, moved to Amazon’s Prime Video. Ballerini gamely chipped in remotely from her house, while Kane Brown genial...
Distribution, Marketing Company Intercept Music Launches With Method Man’s Support
Intercept Music, a global music marketing and distribution company that describes itself as a revolutionary technology platform, launched an expanded suite of services Tuesday (April 12). Founded by music and tech industry veterans, with hip-hop icon Method Man as a stakeholder, Intercept also claims partnerships with INgrooves, AMPED Distribution, What’s In Store Music, Rocket Songs and Nerve, a banking app for music creators — all of which fuel Intercept’s capabilities and services to its artist and label clients. Targeting indie labels and artists who own their recorded masters, whether they be established or DIY acts, Intercept says it provides a suite of tools that allow rights owners to monetize and market their music. The company charges a fee for clients while promising monthly rev...
‘American Idol’ Contestant Reworks a Blondie Classic: Watch
The tide was high, but Leah Marlene was more than holding on when American Idol witnessed its final round of Hawaii performances. The quirky Canada-born, Illinois-based singer performed a Blondie classic, a song with a deep connection to New York’s clubbing scene at the turn of the ’80s and hot, early Richard Gere films. On Monday night (April 11), Marlene made Blondie’s “Call Me” her very own, with an unrecognizable, chilled-out, acoustic rendition, retrofitted for the beach. The judges loved it. “You’re in a lane, all of your own, in this competition,” Lionel Richie enthused afterwards. “It’s endless where you can go.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Katy Perry remarked, “you’re definitely one of a kind, from your song choices to your on...
IMPALA Launches First-Ever Carbon Calculator for Indie Music Sector
IMPALA, the association for independent music companies in Europe, has teamed with Julie’s Bicycle — an organization that mobilizes the arts to take action on the climate crisis — to launch the first bespoke carbon calculator for the independent music sector. Announced on Tuesday (April 12), the new carbon calculator will help IMPALA members accurately measure their ecological impact and achieve their climate goals. The calculator’s technology is based on Creative Green Tools, developed by Julie’s Bicycle and designed to meet the needs of independent record companies. The calculator is also equipped with a customized layout and help desk support to facilitate carbon accounting. IMPALA members can access the calculator online and also register to join an informative webinar, set for Ap...
Kurt Cobain’s Fender Mustang Guitar From the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Music Video Goes to Auction
Several of Kurt Cobain‘s items, including the Fender Mustang guitar he used in Nirvana‘s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” music video, his 1965 Dodge Dart 170 and several of his own artwork are hitting the auction block for the very first time over at Julien’s Auctions. The guitar used in the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” visual is a left-handed 1969 Fender Mustang guitar in Competition Lake Placid blue finish with matching headstock, and is estimated to have a starting bid price between $600,000 USD and $800,000 USD. An exclusive 1 of 1 NFT with a minted narration from the late frontman’s long time guitar tech, Earnie Bailey and a 360°digital representation of the guitar will also be sold with an estimated starting price of $6,000 USD to $8,000 USD. A portion of the proceeds of the Fender ...
