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Woodsist Festival 2022 Announced: Waxahatchee, Sun Ra Arkestra, Woods, Laraaji, and More
Woodsist Festival is returning in 2022 from September 24-25 at Arrowood Farms in Accord, New York. This year’s lineup includes Waxahatchee, Sun Ra Arkestra, Woods, Laraaji, Guided by Voices, Les Filles de Illighadad, Mary Lattimore, Myriam Gendron, Medeski & Martin, Bonny Doon, Pachyman, Mind Maintenance, and the Reds, Pinks & Purples. Find the lineup poster below, and find ticket information here. The festival returned last year with a lineup that included Kurt Vile, Parquet Courts, Yo La Tengo, Kevin Morby, Steve Gunn, and Cassandra Jenkins. It was the first installment of the festival since 2019. The last Woods album was 2020’s Strange to Explain.
Demi Lovato Announces New Album Holy Fvck
Demi Lovato has announced their new album Holy Fvck. The follow-up to last year’s Dancing With the Devil…The Art of Starting Over is out August 19 via Island. The lead single from the new album is called “Skin of My Teeth” and it’s out Friday, June 10. See the Holy Fvck album trailer and cover below. According to a press release, Holy Fvck will span 16 songs. In a statement, Lovato said: “The process of making this album has been the most fulfilling yet, and I’m grateful to my fans and collaborators for being on this journey with me. Never have I been more sure of myself and my music, and this record speaks that for itself. To my Lovatics who have been rocking out with me since the beginning and those who are just now coming along for the ride, thank you. This record is for you.” “Skin of ...
Dreams and Nightmares Run Wild in New Teaser Trailer for The Sandman: Watch
Just because it’s a nightmare doesn’t mean you want to wake up, as evidenced by the new teaser trailer for Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman. As part of Geeked Week 2022, Netflix has now announced that the hotly anticipated comic book adaptation arrives August 5th. Tom Sturridge stars as Morpheus, The Sandman himself, and early in the teaser he offers his own introduction. “I am the King of Dreams,” he says softly. “Ruler of the Nightmare Realm.” Initially seen in the first look from last year, this teaser offers another glimpse of the occult ritual that summons Morpheus to Earth. But it lingers much more on the consequences of taking the King of Dreams out of his natural habitat, both for this realm and others. Johanna Constantine (Jenna Coleman), an occult detective and ancestor o...
Irma Vep is a Refreshingly Meta Take on the Lines Between Art and Life: Review
The Pitch: Mira Harberg (Alicia Vikander) is an A-list Hollywood action star, hot off a Marvel-like superhero film called Doomsday whose smash success is colored by losing her assistant and lover, Laurie (Adria Arjona), to the film’s director during the shoot. Licking her wounds, she takes a break from blockbusters to fly to France to shoot a limited-series remake of the 1910s French serial Les vampires, in which she’ll play the iconic cat-suited criminal Irma Vep. But the shoot is suitably manic and unpredictable, from its director, René Vidal (Vincent Macaigne), being such a volatile, insecure mess that the financiers won’t insure him to her prima donna castmate, to Vincent Lacoste’s Edmond, who keeps trying to change his dorky detective character to better flatter his machismo, and...
Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” Hits No. 8 on Billboard Hot 100 in US
It took more than four decades, but Kate Bush finally has a top 10 single to her name in the US. Thanks to prominent presence in Season 4 of Stranger Things, the UK singer’s 1985 single, “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God),” sits at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. A combination of 18,300 digital song sales, 17.5 million streams, and 392,000 radio airplays propelled “Running Up That Hill” to No. 8 — just behind new releases from Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, and Lizzo (via Billboard). In the process, Bush secured her first-ever top 10 single in the US; prior to now, Bush’s previous peak on the Hot 100 came in November 1985, when “Running Up That Hill” hit No. 30. “Running Up That Hill” also re-entered the UK top songs chart at No. 8 — two spots below the previous high set in 2012...
Kevin Hart Expands 2022 “Reality Check Tour”
Kevin Hart has expanded his 2022 “Reality Check Tour” all the way through December. This new leg, which commences in October, adds 19 nights to Hart’s first outing in over four years. The comedian will now make stops in San Diego, Toronto, Portland, Seattle, and his hometown of Philadelphia, to name a few. Hart originally announced the “Reality Check Tour” back in February. The first leg, which kicks off in July, boasts two nights each in Las Vegas and Atlantic City before he treks through cities including Cleveland, Boston, Montreal, Dallas, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, and San Francisco. Related Video Tickets for the new leg of the “Reality Check Tour” go on sale this Friday, June 10th at 10:00 a.m. local time. Get yours over at Ticketmaster. Advertisement Aside from his own hea...
Ajala – Only Fans
Check out this brand new single from Ajala titled – “Only Fans”. Nigerian fast-rising artist Ajala comes through with a brand new debut single he calls “Only Fans“. The new record is a fantastic piece of music with a bop vibe giving you an energetic feeling that makes you move your body. It is dedicated to his fans and the listening pleasure of all. Listen and share Ajala – “Only Fans” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Ajala_-_Only_Fans_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Ojujucalaba – Rollercoster
Check out this brand new single from Ojujucalaba – Rollercoster. Nigerian Afro vibes singer Ojujucalaba is back with a brand new single “Rollercoster“, a song with mixed feelings as he employs different afrobeat/soul elements to deliver a timely piece. The new single is a fantastic track inspired by the pains of being neglected and not getting the needed attention from a supposed lover. It is a follow-up to his song “Love Is Blind“. Listen and share – Ojujucalaba – “Rollercoster” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Ojujucalaba_-_Rollercoster_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Gunmen Kill Worshippers In Southwest Nigeria Church Mass Shooting
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: – / Getty Gun violence is a plague not only in the United States, but across the globe. On Sunday (June 5), gunmen killed dozens of people in a church attack in Southwest Nigeria in the city of Owo. According to the Associated Press, the shooters opened fire on worshippers in a Catholic church, while there were also gunmen waiting outside. At least 50 people including children were killed in the attack, according to a state lawmaker from the area. No one has claimed responsibility for the massacre, and local authorities said the gunmen had evaded capture. While northern Nigeria has battled an Islamic insurgency for more than 13 years, Ondo state has long been considered one of the most peaceful states in the country. Worshippers were attending Pentecost S...
Dave Chappelle & Black Star’s ‘Drink Champs’ Episode On Hold, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YouTube / Revolt One of the most anticipated podcast appearances is now on hold. Sources say Dave Chappelle has asked that his Drink Champs episode with Black Star be shelved. As per Page Six N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN recently sat down with the Brooklyn duo for a very rare joint interview. The Rap group was also joined by the legendary comedian who is said to have funded all the travel and expenses to make the episode happen. At the end of May they teased the interview but have yet to release it. According to the celebrity gossip site Dave has asked that the episode be put on hold. [embedded content] Related Stories “They were to supposed to interview Black Star about their new album, and Dave wanted to pop in and shout out Black Star, which he did,” ...
The Spring ’22 Supreme x The North Face Collection To Drop This Week
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Supreme / Supreme Once again it’s on! This Thursday (June 9) Supreme and The North Face will be releasing their collaborative Spring collection and best believe it’ll be a hot commodity once they hit these internet streets. Consisting of a Trekking jacket, hoodie and a few vests, the latest Supreme/North Face collaboration certainly has a few standout pieces thanks to some creative designs and vibrant colorways. Source: Supreme / Supreme The Trekking Jacket for one will no doubt be one of the most highly sought after pieces in the collection. More than likely in Harlem. Just sayin.’ Related Stories The Trekking Convertible Jacket features water resistant recycled nylon and zip-off sleeves at elbow and shoulder. The Trekking Zip-Off Belted Pant featur...
7 UK Hip-Hop Artists You Need to Keep On Your Radar
The UK has been birthing top-quality rap talent for some time now. While the UK first welcomed British rap to its shores from the London Posse in the ’80s, it wasn’t until London’s pirate radio stations and tower blocks curated grime music, rap crews, jungle and garage raves, dancehall, and the sound system traditions of DJ and MC. But since grime music’s resurgence in 2016, there’s a whole other collection of underground musicians carving their own lane to become the new hot-on-the-block sub-genre in UK rap culture. Little Simz, Knucks and Dave have proven that there’s a space for conscious and complex rap on the same level as its other drill, grime, and road rap counterparts. Stories on love, Black excellence, and personal tales about family can be articulated in a way that is now deserv...
