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Tetrix Bass, ROY KNOX and Ellen Louise Drop Anthemic Melodic Bass Single, “When I’m Gone”
A full seven years after he marked one of the label’s first releases, Tetrix Bass has finally made his anticipated return to NCS in collaboration with Israeli compatriot ROY KNOX and U.K.-based singer-songwriter Ellen Louise. With 10 years of experience, Tetrix Bass has cemented himself as one of Israel’s most acclaimed bass music producers with his versatile style and Middle Eastern sonic influences. The beatsmith has also performed alongside the likes of Borgore, The Chainsmokers, Virtual Riot, NGHTMRE and many more. ROY KNOX on the other hand has landed huge streaming hits with releases such as “About Me” alongside Koven and “Lost In Sound,” his very first release back in 2019. In just over three years, the melodic bass trailblazer...
Listen: Chase & Status’ Sixth Studio Album Is the Perfect Reintroduction to the Storied U.K. Duo
Chase & Status‘ sixth album, What Came Before, became the duo’s opportunity to reset the clock. The famed U.K. duo have been mainstays in the electronic music arena for over 15 years, and despite being experts in their craft, the duo approached their latest album cycle by looking back on well over a decade worth of accumulated knowledge amid the lows of the pandemic. Now on the other side of lockdowns, the duo have shown no hesitation towards embracing a shakeup of their creative process. Coming in the form of the hard-hitting single “When It Rains” featuring Congolese rapper BackRoad Gee, they showed the bite fans have come to know and expect while incorporating the stylistic embrace of hip-hop. Artwork of Chase & Status’ sixth studio album...
Meet Sam Wise, the Kensington-Born Rap Star Living His Dream
Sam Wise is living the dream. Since releasing his latest project Free Game last year featuring the likes of Lord Apex, Knucks, Swift, Yung Fume, and Jesse James Solomon, the South London-born artist has been a leading spearhead in a new resurgence of alternative rap in the UK that has had labels and execs alike eagle-eyed and eager to see what happens next. Wise originally made his name within the rap collective House of Pharaohs, and the London-based group has been doing things how they want to –without any outside control –from the jump. Comprising six core members that are supported by the group’s in-house managers and fashion designers, H.O.P. has kept its creativity in its own hands. The H.O.P. members also all enjoy their solo ventures, and Sam Wise himself often dives in and o...
Father’s Day Grab Bag Gift Guide For The Dad In Your Life That Has Everything #FathersDay
Father’s Day will be here in under a week and some of us are scrambling for ideas at the moment. When shopping for the Dad that seemingly has everything, it gets tough but we have a gift guide that might help with that. How we’re approaching the guide this year is we’re bringing fashion, tech, and leisure into the mix. Let’s say Dad is into the great outdoors. We’ve got something for that. Is Pops into maxing and relaxing? You’re covered. If the fathers you know are into gadgets, we’re also going into that lane. The point is, we want to make sure you’re not only wowing the Dads you know and love but also getting them something useful and lasting. If we happen to inspire a purchase for pops, let us know via our social media channels or in the comment box. Enjoy the Fathers’s Day Grab Bag Gi...
HHW Gaming: Blizzard Hosting ‘Overwatch 2’ Reveal Event
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Blizzard / Overwatch 2 Overwatch 2 was teased by Blizzard during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, and now Blizzard is giving us a more detailed look at the upcoming game. “You’re not going to want to miss the Overwatch 2 Reveal Event.” Since being revealed in 2019, Overwatch fans have been thirsty to learn more about the highly anticipated sequel. It’s been a slow drip with Blizzard dropping bits and pieces until the Xbox & Bethesda Game Showcase. [embedded content] Ahead of the Overwatch 2 launching in “early access” with the PvP portion now being free-to-play, Blizzard announced an Overwatch 2 reveal event that promises to “We’ve been eagerly awaiting the moment we can show you all the things we have been creating, so mark your calendars, set...
New Trailer for Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Sends Investigation in Whole New Direction: Watch
Everyone’s favorite podcasters are about to pop under the pressure in the new trailer for Season 2 of Only Murders in the Building. The new preview picks up where Season 1 left off, with Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) being led away in handcuffs. “You are all persons of interest in this case,” Detective Williams (Da’Vine Joy Randolph) tells them, a reference to the twist that ended the last season. However, this cloud has a silver lining. “It’s very rare for a true crime podcast to do a sequel,” Charles says. “We’ve got a real opportunity here.” Advertisement Related Video But only if they can stay ahead of the murderer, who seems increasingly hellbent on seeing them in prison. As Mabel complains, “Evidence keeps showing up in ou...
Squid Game Reality Competition Series Greenlit by Netflix
If you’ve ever wanted to play Squid Game in real life, you’re in luck: Netflix has greenlit a 10-episode reality series giving players the opportunity to win a multi-million dollar prize. Just like the original series, Squid Game: The Challenge will involve 456 players. Instead of competing for ₩45.6 billion (or roughly $38 million US), however, contestants will be vying for a $4.56 million reward. According to a press release, the players will “compete through a series of games inspired by the original show,” along with “surprising new additions.” Casting is open now via SquidGameCasting.com. For the initial round, Front Man is seeking any English-language speaker from around the world. Advertisement Related Video “Squid Game took the world by storm with Director Hwang’s captiva...
The Umbrella Academy Season 3 Treats Elliot Page’s Transition With Respect: Review
The Pitch: The Umbrella Academy is not a subtle show. Characters outwardly express both what’s happening on screen and their feelings about it. The cinematography calls constant attention to itself with aerial shots and CGI camera maneuvers to glide us around stately mansions and old-fashioned hotels. In one episode of the show’s third season, “Cat’s in the Cradle” plays as an ironic musical accompaniment for a spoof on a father-and-son bonding montage. There are somehow needle drops more obvious than that. That The Umbrella Academy is a show that, in a way, serves as its own audio description, might be more of a liability were it not for its characters, both the core of ne’er-do-well estranged adopted Hargreeves super-siblings as well as the many beings they get to know. Watching this sho...
Foo Fighters Reveal All-Star Guest List for Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts
As a testament to Taylor Hawkins’ stature as a beloved rock music figure, a cavalcade of stars are turning out for his upcoming tribute concerts in London and Los Angeles. As previously reported, with the approval of Hawkins’ family, Foo Fighters will honor their late drummer with “all-star rock shows” at London’s Wembley Stadium on September 3rd and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on September 27th. Hawkins’ friends, fans, and past collaborators are set to appear alongside Foo Fighters at both shows. In London, the guest list includes RUSH’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Liam Gallagher, Queen’s Roger Taylor and Brian May, The Police’s Steward Copeland, Jane’s Addiction’s Chris Chaney, Queens of the Stone Age’s Joshua Homme, Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde, Wolfgang Van Halen, Omar Hakim, and members of H...
Watch Post Malone Flawlessly Cover Pearl Jam’s “Better Man”
Post Malone delivered a stunning cover of Pearl Jam‘s “Better Man” during his recent appearance on the Howard Stern Show. The twelve carat toothache artist revealed that he was first made aware of Pearl Jam by Jordan, his older brother, who was a marine stationed in Hawaii. “We went out to go see him. I was 12, 13, maybe, and he played this song. We were driving around, and this was done in an island you can drive around in a couple hours. And he played it, and I guess I’ve just been thinking about that a lot lately,” Posty explained. He also shared to Stern that he thinks about Jordan during “every moment” when this song plays, “And it makes me f*cking cry.” He clarified that Jordan is still very much alive though, and even called him a “beautiful man.” Malone is set to hit the road ...
Coachella Announces Dates of 2023 Festival
The organizers of Coachella have officially announced the dates of the 2023 edition of the legendary music and arts festival. Coachella made a triumphant return in April this year after being canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The two weekends of Coachella 2023 will take place April 14-16 and April 21-23, and advance ticket sales will begin at 10am PT (1pm ET) on Friday, June 17th. You can pre-register for tickets here. Swedish House Mafia perform at Coachella 2022. brphoto.co Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Coachella has not yet announced its lineup for the 2023 event, but Frank Ocean has been confirmed as a headliner for both weekends. Coachella’s co-founder, Paul Tollett, confirmed in an interview last year that the Grammy-winning Channel Ora...
UMG Partners With Music Wellness App Vera to Help People With Dementia
Universal Music Group has been named the exclusive launch partner for Vera, a mobile application created by music wellness and technology company Music Health. Vera is an AI-driven music app designed specifically for people suffering with dementia. The technology used in the Vera application “allows Vera to curate the perfect song at the right time for every individual listener.” According to UMG, the venture took Music Health three years of rigorous research and development. The research included more than 20,000 hours of observation and analysis to effectively conclude that Vera had a positive impact on the quality of life of people with BPSD, or the Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia. “We’ve built Vera to know and find the music that mea...
