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Interpol and Spoon Announce Tour
Interpol and Spoon have announced the Lights, Camera, Factions Tour. The dates take place across North America in August and September with opening band the Goon Sax. Find the band’s schedules below. Interpol have finished their forthcoming seventh studio album. Spoon recently released their new album Lucifer on the Sofa. Read Pitchfork’s features “How Spoon Beat the Devil” and “Interpol’s Paul Banks on the Music That Made Him.” 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. Interpol + Spoon: Lights, Camera, Factions Tour Interpol: 04-25 Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum @!04-26 Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater @!04-28 Tempe, AZ ̵...
Louie Vega Announces New Album Expansions in the NYC
Louie Vega, the veteran New York DJ and producer best known for his group Masters at Work, has announced his new album Expansions in the NYC. The album is a manifestation of Expansions NYC, the club night Vega started in 2019, and features contributions from Robyn, Moodymann, Honey Dijon, and more. It’s due out April 29 via Nervous. Check out the full tracklist below. “In the past few years I’ve found new inspiration both from the musicians I’m working with and the audiences coming to see me at my DJ shows,” Vega said in a statement. “So for me this album represents new beginnings, bringing together a beautiful mosaic of artistic perspectives to express musically what we call Expansions in the NYC.” Vega’s LP Louie Vega Starring…XXVIII was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at...
Deftones Cancel Shows in Ukraine and Russia
Deftones have canceled their summer dates in Ukraine and Russia, the band announced today (March 29). “With deep regret, we will be cancelling our Ukraine and Russia shows in July,” Deftones wrote. “We’re hoping we’ll be able to return to play soon. We hope everyone is safe.” Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in late February, several artists have canceled dates in both countries, including Nick Cave, Björk, and My Chemical Romance. Deftones’ spring tour of North America with Gojira is set to begin in Portland, Oregon next month. Read Pitchfork’s feature “Innovative, Spirited, Resilient—Ukraine’s Electronic Scene Stands Tall.”
She & Him Announce Brian Wilson Tribute Tour
She & Him, the duo featuring M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel, have announced their Melt Away Tour: A Tribute To Brian Wilson, in which they’ll play original songs as well as classics written by the Beach Boys founder. The tour kicks off June 13 in Denver, Colorado; check out the full list of dates below. Last year the duo covered the Beach Boys’ 1967 Wild Honey single “Darlin’.” In 2019 they set out on a Christmas tour, performing selections from their two collections of holiday music: 2011’s A Very She & Him Christmas and 2016’s Christmas Party. Read about She & Him in “The Surprise Endurance of Twee” on the Pitch. 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 commiss...
‘Black Ink Crew’ Recap: Suzette’s Illegal Butt Injections Force Ceaser To Make A Tough Decision
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty Last week on Black Ink Crew, Ceaser’s struggle press conference came back to bite him in the a**. This week, his girlfriend’s fake booty will force him to make a tough decision that could affect his business. Ceaser Is Still Down In The Dumps About Cheyenne As expected, Ceaser is still in his feelings about not being able to see his daughter because the court held him in contempt because of his press conference. To stay out of jail, he had to sign a restraining order. After confiding in Teddy, Ceaser calls his mom to vent, and she expresses sadness that her son can’t see his daughter. Like a great mom, she tells her son she will pray for him and that it will all work out eventually, and Ceaser concludes it will all work out for...
Drake Pulls A 1986 Michael Jordan Rookie Card Fresh Out The Pack
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty Is there anything Drake can’t do? Last night the freshly braided 6 Gawd went on IG Live with Goldin Auctions founder Ken Goldin to open up some boxes of sports cards from the 1980’s and amongst them was a box of 1986 Fleer Basketball cards which is known for having the holy grail amongst it’s collection: Michael Jordan’s rookie card. Opening the box in search of the holy grail, Drizzy struck gold on the first try as he pulled the G.O.A.T’s rookie card from the first pack he opened and went bananas as soon as he realized what he just did. Valued at over $700,000, Goldin Auctions sold two 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie cards for a record-setting $738,000 USD each this past February. Related Stories After going through the box, Drizzy...
Will Packer Addresses Will Smith Oscar Slap Controversy After Initially Joking About It
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Handout / Getty Will Packer was supposed to be basking in the glow of producing a lavish event in the 94th Academy Awards, which was marked by the smacking of host Chris Rock by Will Smith. Packer, who initially made what some took as a joke regarding the shocking incident, explained to critics who blasted him for the comment. In the aftermath of the slap seen around the world, Packer took to Twitter and joined in with the chatter that has persisted since the conclusion of the Oscars ceremony. Related Stories “Welp…I said it wouldn’t be boring #Oscars,” Packer tweeted shortly after the Oscars, prompting a flurry of responses both in agreement and anger at the moment. One user wrote, “Making jokes about an assault that happened during your show isn’t the c...
Will Smith And Chris Rock’s Tense History Explained
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Will Smith Chris Rock Fight Oscars / Will Smith Chris Rock Fight Oscars Long before the 2022 Oscar slap that was heard around the world echoed from Will Smith’s hand on Chris Rock’s cheekbone there was tension brewing between the two black entertainment stars. 2009 – Chris Rock produces Good Hair [embedded content] Chris Rock’s dig at Will’s wife Jada Pickett-Smith wasn’t his first on the Oscar stage but it may very well be his last. Will and Chris’ entanglement goes back years. 2016 – Chris Rock comes for Jada during the Oscars the first time [embedded content] In 2016, when the comedian was last a host for the Academy Awards he directed some jokes toward the Smiths for boycotting that year’s show over Will not being nominated for his film “Concussi...
Warner Chappell Signs Morat Singer-Songwriters to Global Publishing Deal
Juan Pablo Isaza and Juan Pablo Villamil, Morat‘s lead singers and main songwriters, have signed a worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music. According to the publishing company, the deal covers future works as well as the pair’s entire back catalogue. “We’re delighted to partner with Warner Chappell Music and are proud to have them represent our catalogue,” Isaza and Villamil said in a statement. “They have an incredible global roster and we’re looking forward to getting the opportunity to collaborate with some of them in the future.” The deal with Isaza and Villamil was led by Santiago Menéndez-Pidal, president of Warner Chappell Music South Europe; Gustavo Menéndez, president of Warner Chappell Music Latin; Javier Dean and Carmen Picado, A&R director and A&R manager f...
A Complete Guide to Every 2022 Grammy Party & Event (Updating)
The 2022 Grammy Awards are just around the corner, but before today’s top stars head to Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena for music’s biggest night on Sunday, they’ll have their choice of fun events and parties in Sin City and beyond. See below for where celebs will be spending Grammy Week. (Updating all week with new events.) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Ted Reid’s Pre-Grammy ReceptionSTK at W Los Angeles – 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles7-11 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Love Renaissance 10 Year Anniversary + Pre-Grammy PartyLocation TBA10 p.m.Performances by DJ Tonee & Sean Famoso FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Nelly performs at DAER Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on July 13, 2018. Ryan Halbe DaBaby, French Montana & Nelly at Drai’s LiveDrai’s – 3595 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las VegasTicke...
Camila Cabello & Ed Sheeran Perform ‘Bam Bam’ for the First Time During ‘Concert for Ukraine’
Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran joined forces at ITV’s Concert for Ukraine on Tuesday (March 29) to perform their new collaboration “Bam Bam” live together for the very first time. “We’re all praying tonight for the peace and the safety of the people in the Ukraine,” the former Fifth Harmony member said before surprising the crowd by welcoming Sheeran to the stage, adding, “This is such a full circle moment for me…But, like, literally I cried the first time I met him, I’m like such a huge fan of his.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news From there, the duo wasted no time jumping into the song — which has thus far peaked at No. 23 on the Hot 100 — with Cabello singing, “You said you hated the ocean but you’re surfing now/ I said I love you for life, b...
Here Are the Lyrics to 4*TOWN’s ‘Nobody Like U’ From ‘Turning Red’
4*TOWN, the fictional boy band from Pixar and Disney’s new film Turning Red, debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 (dated April 2) at No. 50 with “Nobody Like U.” The group’s vocals are performed by Finneas, Jordan Fisher, Josh Levi, Topher Ngo and Grayson Villanueva. Finneas produced the song solo and co-wrote it with Billie Eilish. If you need a guide to follow along with “Nobody Like U,” find the lyrics below: Yea-yeah, oh-ooh-oohYeah I’ve never met nobody like youHad friends and I’ve had buddies, it’s trueBut they don’t turn my tummy the way you doI’ve never met nobody like you Oh yeahYeah You’re never not on my mind, oh my, oh myI’m never not by your side, your side, your sideI’m never gon’ let you cry, oh cry, don’t cryI’ll never not be your ride, or die, alright Let’s call it w...
