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Song of the Week: “Run BTS,” You Gotta Run
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, BTS return to their roots with the swaggering, confident “Run BTS.” “Okay, let’s go,” SUGA directs at the start of “Run BTS,” one of the new tracks on BTS’ anthology album, PROOF (out today, June 10th). The album is dense, 48 tracks pulled from the group’s nine years of activity so far. “Run BTS” is one of the brand new offerings, kicking off Disc 2 of the three-part collection. The title of the song has nothing to do with BTS’ longstanding variety show of the same name, and everything to do with the fact that ...
Justin Bieber Diagnosed with Rare Disorder Causing Facial Paralysis
Earlier this week, Justin Bieber postponed his North American tour due to an undisclosed illness, and now he has revealed that he has been battling facial paralysis. “As you can probably see from my face, I have this syndrome called Ramsay Hunt syndrome and it is from this virus that attacks the nerve in my ear and my facial nerves,” the pop singer said in a video posted to Instagram. “As you can see, this eye is not blinking, I can’t smile on this side of my face, this nostril will not move. So there’s full paralysis on this side of my face.” He continued, “So for those who are frustrated by my cancellations of the next shows, I’m just physically not capable of doing them. This is pretty serious, as you can see. I wish this wasn’t the case, but obviously, my body’s telling me I gotta slow...
Lil Baby Hops on Global Banger “Voodoo” by Badshah, J Balvin, and Tainy: Stream
Lil Baby has hopped on the newest version of “Voodoo,” Badshah’s trilingual smash hit featuring his own verses in Hindi, J Balvin rapping in Spanish, and one universal beat by Tainy. If you haven’t heard of Badshah yet, let us be the first to congratulate you on the hours of fun that await. The Desi-Pop superstar is perhaps the most popular Hindi rapper in the world, with a rabid fanbase built on effortless hooks and an impeccable ear for beats. This “Voodoo” track by Tainy is one of his most convivial tunes yet. Badshah has a lot in common with J Balvin, who also immersed himself in regional sounds on the way to global fame. “J Balvin is like an idol to me,” Badshah said in a statement. “He’s been doing what I have been trying to do in my own space, and the way he’s made a ...
Duke Nukem Movie to Kick Ass and/or Chew Gum with Help from Cobra Kai Creators
It’s time to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and Duke Nukem is all out of gum. The irreverent video game action hero is headed to the silver screen, THR reports, to be produced by Cobra Kai creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg. Duke Nukem dropped in 1991 as a platformer for the PC, and the 1993 sequel followed the same model. But 1996’s Duke Nukem 3D helped change video games forever, and alongside Wolfenstein 3D and Doom, it popularized the first person shooter, now one of the most dominant video game formats. Hail to the king, baby! Modeled on 1980s action heroes like Kurt Russell and Arnold Schwarzenegger, the titular Nukem fought off an alien invasion while firing off almost as many punchlines as bullets. Those attributes, coupl...
Watch Mr Eazi Propose to His Girlfriend in Video for New Song “Legalize”
Mr Eazi has released the lead single from his forthcoming debut album. It’s called “Legalize” and it arrives with a stunning visual shot in Venice, Italy and directed by Federico Mazzarisi. The song is dedicated to Mr Eazi’s partner, Nigerian actress Temi Otedola—to whom he proposed on the set of the music video. Watch it happen in the clip below. “Legalize” was produced by Michael Brun, E Kelly, and Nonso Amadi. “I started the song in Michael Brun’s house on some edibles, freestyling,” Mr Eazi said of the new track in press materials. “Later, I went to London and listened to what I’d recorded, and realized what the song was about. I’ve been thinking of asking Temi to marry me for a long time, so I guess it was in my subconscious.” Months later, after Eazi had arranged to film the music vi...
The Walkmen Release You & Me Deluxe Reissue: Listen
The Walkmen have released a deluxe reissue of their beloved fourth album You & Me. The Sun Studio Edition of the record was fully remastered by Chris Colbert at National Freedom, and includes an entire side of unreleased tracks as well as newly released live studio takes. The reissue is available in digital and 2xLP formats. The band has also released videos of the sessions for “Canadian Girl (Sun Studio Version)” and “Louisiana (Sun Studio Version).” Check those out, and listen to the deluxe edition of You & Me, below. The Walkmen issued You & Me in 2008 to critical acclaim. The album was recorded at Memphis’ legendary Sun Studio with a local ensemble of horn players comprising Jason Yasinsky, Jeremy Shrader, Sean Murphy, Paul Brandenburg, and Ben Cauley. (The late Cauley was ...
The Walkmen Release You & Me Deluxe Reissue: Listen
The Walkmen have released a deluxe reissue of their beloved fourth album You & Me. The Sun Studio Edition of the record was fully remastered by Chris Colbert at National Freedom, and includes an entire side of unreleased tracks as well as newly released live studio takes. The reissue is available in digital and 2xLP formats. The band has also released videos of the sessions for “Canadian Girl (Sun Studio Version)” and “Louisiana (Sun Studio Version).” Check those out, and listen to the deluxe edition of You & Me, below. The Walkmen issued You & Me in 2008 to critical acclaim. The album was recorded at Memphis’ legendary Sun Studio with a local ensemble of horn players comprising Jason Yasinsky, Jeremy Shrader, Sean Murphy, Paul Brandenburg, and Ben Cauley. (The late Cauley was ...
FKA twigs Performs New Song “Killer”in “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert”
FKA twigs has shared a performance for NPR’s “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” series. She sang Magdalene’s “Home With You,” followed by the new song “Killer” and, finally, “Cellophane.” She was joined by pianist Kelly Moran, cellist Lucinda Chua, and violinist and double bassist Damsel Elysium. Watch it all go down below. NPR’s latest string of “Tiny Desk” and “Tiny Desk (Home)” concerts are a celebration of Juneteenth and Black Music Month. Other performers taking part in the commemoration are Denzel Curry, Ravyn Lenae, Monica, Adekunle Gold, and others. FKA twigs issued her mixtape Caprisongs earlier this year. She has shared a slew of videos from the project, the most recent of which was for “Thank You Song.” The new single “Killer” will get released officially on June 16. Revisit Pitch...
FKA twigs Performs New Song “Killer”in “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert”
FKA twigs has shared a performance for NPR’s “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” series. She sang Magdalene’s “Home With You,” followed by the new song “Killer” and, finally, “Cellophane.” She was joined by pianist Kelly Moran, cellist Lucinda Chua, and violinist and double bassist Damsel Elysium. Watch it all go down below. NPR’s latest string of “Tiny Desk” and “Tiny Desk (Home)” concerts are a celebration of Juneteenth and Black Music Month. Other performers taking part in the commemoration are Denzel Curry, Ravyn Lenae, Monica, Adekunle Gold, and others. FKA twigs issued her mixtape Caprisongs earlier this year. She has shared a slew of videos from the project, the most recent of which was for “Thank You Song.” The new single “Killer” will get released officially on June 16. Revisit Pitch...
Julee Cruise, Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks Singer, Dies at 65
Julee Cruise, the singer, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and longtime collaborator of David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti, died yesterday by suicide, Cruise’s husband Edward Grinnan tells Pitchfork. Grinnan also wrote a commemorative post for Cruise on Facebook. “She left this realm on her own terms,” he wrote. “No regrets. She is at peace.… I played her [the B-52’s song] ‘Roam’ during her transition. Now she will roam forever.” Speaking on the phone with Pitchfork, Grinnan remarked, “She was the most creative person I ever met, and I think I married her for that creativity.” Julee Cruise was 65 years old. Lynch eulogized Cruise on YouTube today. “I just found out that the great Julee Cruise passed away. Very sad news,” he said. “So might be a good time to appreciate all the good music she m...
Julee Cruise, Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks Singer, Dies at 65
Julee Cruise, the singer, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and longtime collaborator of David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti, died yesterday by suicide, Cruise’s husband Edward Grinnan tells Pitchfork. Grinnan also wrote a commemorative post for Cruise on Facebook. “She left this realm on her own terms,” he wrote. “No regrets. She is at peace.… I played her [the B-52’s song] ‘Roam’ during her transition. Now she will roam forever.” Speaking on the phone with Pitchfork, Grinnan remarked, “She was the most creative person I ever met, and I think I married her for that creativity.” Julee Cruise was 65 years old. Lynch eulogized Cruise on YouTube today. “I just found out that the great Julee Cruise passed away. Very sad news,” he said. “So might be a good time to appreciate all the good music she m...
Justin Bieber Explains Concert Cancellations, Says He Has Facial Paralysis
Justin Bieber has recently postponed a number of concerts due to what he described as a “sickness.” In an Instagram video posted today (June 10), the singer indicated he’ll be delaying more concerts due to facial paralysis. “I have this syndrome called Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and it is from this virus that attacks the nerve in my ear and my facial nerves and has caused my face to have paralysis,” he explained. “So, for those who are frustrated by my cancellations of the next shows, I’m just physically, obviously, not capable of doing them.” Bieber began his Justice World Tour in February, and he was set to wrap up the first North American leg in July. The trek is scheduled to extend through March 2023.
