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Blake Rose Shares Origins of “Demon”: Exclusive
Our recurring new music series Origins is where artists can reveal the stories behind their latest release. Today, Blake Rose shares the story behind his latest single, “Demon.” “I performed ‘Demon’ for the first time on tour opening for Ashe in April and it was the most exhilarating experience,” recalls Blake Rose. “I’ve never had that kind of reaction to an unreleased song before, which made me super excited to put it out.” “Demon,” out via AWAL Recordings, was released in April, and today (May 17th), Rose is premiering a special live performance visual exclusively via Consequence. It’s the first new music from the Australia-born artist (who is now based in Los Angeles) since his March 2022 release, “Confidence.” Advertisement Related Video The bright and bouncy pop track transforms once...
Built to Spill Reflect on Evel Knievel on New Song “Understood”: Stream
Built to Spill have shared “Understood,” a new song that uses Even Knievel as a launchpad for reflections on risk, limitations, and uncertainty. Frontman Doug Martsch was just a toddler when Knievel came to his hometown of Twin Falls, Idaho to attempt jumping the Snake River Canyon. Knievel’s parachute opened prematurely, causing the rocket to pause just before reaching the other side. The stuntman drifted to the bottom of the Snake River Canyon, narrowly missing the water, which is lucky because his release harness had also malfunctioned. As is, Knievel suffered only minor injuries. Martsch directly references the jump in “Understood,” singing, “It’s been along time since we took a trip/ To the bottom of the canyon in a rocket ship.” But this is just one pillar holding up the song, w...
Artist of the Month Jordana on How Self-Growth and The Strokes Influenced Her New Album Face The Wall
Artist of the Month is an accolade given to an up-and-coming artist or group who is poised for the big time. For May 2022, we’re celebrating Jordana and her irresistible new album Face The Wall. There was a moment of Tumblr fandom around 2013 where indie was more than just a record label status or music style. It was a cherished aesthetic, a place for young people to collect images and stories of untouchable cool, and, most of all, a place to bask in the stylish iconography of bands like The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Vampire Weekend, The Neighbourhood, and The 1975. Now that we’re in 2022 and in the midst of a supposed “comeback” of the indie sleaze aesthetics, those fans have grown up and begun music careers of their own; Jordana, Consequence‘s May Artist of the Month, is one of them. Her ...
My Chemical Romance Kick Off Reunion Tour in UK: Video + Setlist
My Chemical Romance were finally free to proceed on their much-delayed reunion tour, making their first stop at the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK on Monday night (May 16th). The band unloaded 21 tracks for a breakneck performance that covered every era of the esteemed emo group’s career with some unexpected deep cuts and long-awaited stage debuts. They wasted no time showing off their new tricks, kicking off the show with their comeback single and first released music in eight years, “The Foundations of Decay.” As if the sound of new MCR wasn’t enough to pump up the audience, the band dove straight into the core of their catalog with “Helena.” The extensive setlist was full of hits (“Teenagers,” “Welcome to the Black Parade”) but also included plenty of surprises from the band’s under-sung ...
Sunny Day Real Estate Announces 2022 North American Tour
Sunny Day Real Estate has announced a 2022 tour of North America, the band’s first in more than a decade. The tour, which includes a stop at Riot Fest in Chicago, begins in Kansas in mid-September. The Appleseed Cast are set to open. Check out the full list of dates below. The tour will feature original members Jeremy Enigk, Dan Hoerner, and William Goldsmith, according to a press release. Bassist Nate Mendel, currently a member of Foo Fighters, will not be on the tour; another of the band’s former bassists, Joe Skyward, died of prostate cancer in 2016. Sunny Day Real Estate released a track titled “Lipton Witch” on a split with Circa Survive in 2014, but have yet to announce a follow-up to 2000’s The Rising Tide. They’d previously revealed that a new album was underway in 2010, with Mende...
Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser Shares New Sun’s Signature Song “Underwater”: Listen
Sun’s Signature—the new project from Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser and her partner Damon Reece—have shared a new song called “Underwater.” It’s the latest single from the group’s self-titled debut EP—due out physically on June 18 via Partisan. Listen to the new track below. “Underwater” follows Sun’s Signature’s first single “Golden Air,” Fraser’s first proper new music in 13 years. The pair has been working on the record since Cocteau Twins broke up in 1997; the project’s current form was inspired by an invitation from ANOHNI to perform at the Meltdown Festival at the Royal Festival Hall in 2012. Check out “How “Fake” My Bloody Valentine and Cocteau Twins Lyrics Ended Up on Spotify” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Ian Sweet Shares Video for New Song “Fight”: Watch
Check out Pitchfork’s Rising feature “The Dream-Pop Transcendence of IAN SWEET.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Ian Sweet: 05-18 Tilburg, Netherlands – Skatecafe05-19 Groningen, Netherlands – Vera05-20 Amsterdam, Netherlands – London Calling05-22 Manchester, England – Yes05-23 Glasgow, Scotland – The Hug and Pint05-25 Liverpool, England – Zanzibar Club05-26 London, England – The Grace 05-28 Bristol, England – Dot to Dot Festival05-29 Nottingham, England – Dot to Dot Festival05-31 Birmingham, England – Hare & Hounds07-22-24 Seattle, WA – Capitol Hill Block Party07-27 New York, NY – Baby’s All Right #07-28 Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s #07-29 Washington, D.C. –...
Watch Ravyn Lenae’s Video for New Song “Xtasy”
This Friday (May 20), Chicago-born musician Ravyn Lenae is releasing her debut album, Hypnos, via Atlantic. The full-length includes the singles “Skin Tight,” “Light Me Up,” and “M.I.A.,” as well as the brand new Kaytranada-produced track “Xtasy.” Watch the music video for “Xtasy” below. “When you listen to the music, I hope you have a better understanding of me and even catch a better understanding of yourself,” Lenae said of her new album in a press release. “As artists, we make music as a pathway to help other people understand certain aspects of their lives. I’ve gone through the tunnels and seen the light on the other side. I’m finding my way. I’m clearer on who I am and my power through music and lyricism. I’m pouring more into me, friendships, family, and music. Through all of that,...
Best Of Worst Worlds: R. Kelly Has Allegedly Befriended Accused Brooklyn Subway Shooter In Jail
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cook County Department of Corrections / Cook County Department of Corrections R. Kelly is making some very interesting friendships while behind bars. It is being reported he and the accused Brooklyn subway shooter have become close associates. As per Complex the crooner turned convict is said to have struck a casual friendship with Frank James; the man who is accused of a mass shooting on a New York City train back in April. The two met at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn where both men are being housed. According to The New York Daily News three sources say they have become acquaintances in the jail system. Related Stories “Both do get along. They actually sit together and eat together,” said one jailhouse source. “The...
Patrick Beverley Dumped Tremendous Hate On Chris Paul, Twitter Salutes The Saltiness
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images / Getty Patrick Beverley earned the reputation of being a feisty and pesky defensive player in the NBA, and he has no shortage of moments where he clearly tried to get under an opponent’s skin. Now comfortably at home watching the NBA Playoffs going forward without him, Pat Bev unleashed some high-level hate towards sworn enemy Chris Paul, and Twitter can’t seem to get enough of it. Pat Bev sat down on Monday with ESPN’s Get Up program and got into some testy back and forth with Stephen A. Smith after referring to Paul, an All-Star point guard and a shoo-in for the Basketball Hall of Fame, as a “cone” as in “traffic cone” after suggesting he’s unable to guard anyone in the league. “CP can’t guard n...
YSL Rapper Lil Keed Suffered From Severe Stomach Pain Before Death
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty The cause of the untimely death of YSL rapper Lil Keed still hasn’t been determined, but details are coming to light surrounding his health. The Atlanta rapper was reportedly suffering from stomach pain severe enough that it sent him to the hospital before his untimely passing. As previously reported, Keed died late last week, with his brother and fellow rapper Lil Gotit confirming the 24-year-old’s death. TMZ reports that in the weeks before his death he has been complaining about stomach pain. Related Stories Multiple sources close to Keed tell us … the YSL label rapper had his battles over the years with alcohol and drugs, but had been clean and sober of late. We’re told last week he began experiencing severe stomach pain and we...
Quavo Teams Up With adidas Headphones on Limited-Edition Wireless Earbuds
Quavo has partnered with adidas Headphones on a pair of limited-edition wireless earbuds, dubbed the adidas Z.N.E. ANC Quavo. Crafted in collaboration with the Grammy-nominated artist, the earbuds, which arrive inside a case boasting lyrics from the rapper’s unreleased album Cheat Code, feature silver lettering reading “Quavo Huncho” and “Cheat Code” on each ear. “When working on my new album, I hand wrote lyrics on a note, which later inspired this collaboration and concept for the headphones,” Quavo said in a statement. “I’m excited to be teaming back up with adidas Headphones to offer my fans these limited-edition earbuds designed by me with style, sound and music in mind.” The adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC Quavo features active noise-canceling technology alongside passive transparency for ...
