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7 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now
With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums from Arcade Fire, Bad Bunny, Sharon Van Etten, Ibeyi, Belle and Sebastian, Otoboke Beaver, and Maria Chiara Argirò. Subscribe to Pitchfork’s New Music Friday newsletter to get our recommendations in your inbox every week. (All releases featured here are independently selected by our editors. When you buy something through our affiliate links, however, Pitchfork earns an affiliate commission.) Arcade Fire: WE [Columbia] After revealing that new work was underway on a new Arcade Fire record during the pandemic, the band made good on the promise with “...
Kathleen Hanna Joins Erica Dawn Lyle and Vice Cooler for New Song “Mirrorball”: Listen
Kathleen Hanna has teamed up with her Bikini Kill bandmate Erica Dawn Lyle and the Raincoats’ Vice Cooler for a new song. “Mirrorball” is part of a benefit compilation organized by Lyle and Cooler called Land Trust: Benefit for NEFOC, supporting the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust. The album is out June 3 exclusively on Bandcamp and it features contributions from Kim Gordon, the Linda Lindas, the Raincoats, and more. Listen to “Mirrorball” and find the Land Trust tracklist and album artwork below. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. “This is the very, very rare benefit album where no one just sent in some crappy B-side,” Hanna said in a statement. “All the songs are fucking great and the performers really put their hearts into it. It’s a testament ...
A$AP Rocky Proposes to Rihanna in New “D.M.B.” Video: Watch
A$AP Rocky has finally released his single “D.M.B.” after teasing it for the better part of a year, but his more famous partner (and mother of his child) Rihanna takes the spotlight in the accompanying video. Watch it below. The self-proclaimed “ghetto love tale” depicts the many aspects of the celebrity couple’s relationship, whether they’re in the Bronx hanging out on fire escapes, getting their hair done together, or competing in a game of dice. And when it’s time to bail Rocky out of jail, Rihanna’s there every single time. Three minutes into the video, Rocky asks Rihanna “Marry me?” through his grill, to which she responds in kind with “I do.” Advertisement Related Video Co-produced by Rocky with Skepta, Shlohmo, Hector Delgado, and Kelvin Krash, the song features the Harlem rapper de...
In 2012, The Avengers Was a Huge Risk. In 2022, It’s a Relic of a Lost Era.
There’s an argument to be made that Joss Whedon’s The Avengers is the most important superhero movie of the 21st century. The reasons are numerous, from its proof of concept that a crossover event on this scale could work, to its staggering box office success, to the now-vast media empire which would not exist had this one film fallen apart. The MCU began with Marvel literally using its entire catalog of characters to secure a massive loan to produce its own films, and while the early success of Iron Man and the other Phase 1 films was promising, that huge gamble was still largely dependent on The Avengers succeeding. And that wasn’t necessarily the safest of bets, given that despite Whedon being nerd royalty and an established screenwriter, script doctor, and TV director, the film was onl...
Sharon Van Etten Releases New Album We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong: Stream
Sharon Van Etten has released her sixth studio album, We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong. Listen to the album below via Apple Music and Spotify. Van Etten recorded and engineered much of We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong herself in her home studio, co-producing the album with Daniel Knowles. She played guitar, synthesizers, piano, drum machine, wurlitzer, keys, and more on the LP, while Jorge Balbi contributed drums, Devon Hoff lent a hand on bass, and Charley Damski added extra synthesizers and guitars. Release day is especially exciting for LP6, since Van Etten didn’t release any singles for the album. “I wanted to approach this release differently, to engage my fans in an intentional way, in an effort to present the album as a whole body of work,” the artist explained i...
WurlD – Never Alone
Don’t miss this brand new song from WurlD titled – “Never Alone”, out now. Nigerian songstress WurlD drops a brand new single titled “Never Alone“, a part 2 of African Lullabies. The new record “Never Alone” is an amazing piece of music for kids with a soothing effect. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released album “My World With U” However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share WurlD – “Never Alone” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/WurlD_-_Never_Alone_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Jaido P – Hustle (Cover)
Don’t miss this brand-new release single from Jaido P titled “Hustle”. From the “Queen & More” crooner Jaido P comes another new single tagged “Hustle” a cover to Reminisce track “Hustle” featuring BNXN & D Smoke. The new record is an impressive track that proves his versatility as he raps with a blend of incredible vocals. He also passed a message of encouragement and outline the importance of hard work in achieving a set goal. Listen and share Jaido P – “Hustle” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jaido_P_-_Hustle_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Larry Gaaga ft Ajebo Hustler & De La Ghetto – Monica
Check out this brand new single from Larry Gaaga titled – Monica. Larry Gaaga links up with Ajebo Hustlers and American reggaeton singer De La Ghetto to keep his fans and supporters entertained as he drops a new song titled “Monica“. The new record “Monica” is an impressive tune that is a follow-up of his previous song “Egedege“. However, the masterpiece deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Larry Gaaga ft Ajebo Hustlers & De La Ghetto – “Monica” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Larry_Gaaga_-_Monica_ft_Ajebo_Hustlers_De_La_Ghetto__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Medikal – Witness
Check out this brand new single from Medikal titled “Witness”, out now. Ghanaian rapper Medikal comes through with a brand new single titled “Witness“, for his teeming fans & supporters. The new record “Witness” is a fantastic single for your listening pleasure and it Is a follow-up to his previously released tracks “Abena Korkor“, and “Stubborn Academy” amongst others. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Medikal – “Witness” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Medikal_-_Witness_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Best New Tracks: A$AP Rocky, Doja Cat, Jack Harlow
As the week in music comes to a close, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks. This week’s list is led by releases from A$AP Rocky, Doja Cat and Jack Harlow, who released the singles “D.M.B,” “Vegas” and the album Come Home the Kids Miss You, respectively. Also joining this week’s list are offerings from IDK, who’s EP is produced by KAYTRANADA, Wallice, 070 Shake, TM88 with Pi’erre Bourne, Obongjayar, Top Dawg Entertainment‘s SiR and Ging. A$AP Rocky – “D.M.B” [embedded content] A$AP Rocky and Rihanna are evidently deeply in love, and the pair continue to share their love with the world in Flacko’s latest single “D.M.B.” The rapper declares his undying emotions for Riri in the love-stricken cut, with the music video even featuring Rock...
Tommy Castro Was a Triple Winner at 2022 Blues Music Awards: Full Winners List
Tommy Castro swept three major awards at the 43rd Blues Music Awards, which were held at the Renasant Convention Center in downtown Memphis on Thursday (May 5). Castro, 67, took the B.B. King entertainer of the year award, album of the year for Tommy Castro Presents a Bluesman Came to Town and, with his band, the Painkillers, band of the year. The album reached No. 2 on Billboard‘s Blues Albums chart. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Sue Foley was a double winner on the night. She won traditional blues album for Pinky’s Blues and also traditional blues female artist (a.k.a., the Koko Taylor award). Pinky’s Blues reached No. 4 on Blues Albums. Rodd Bland and the Members Only Band won the award for best emerging artist album for Live on Beale...
Future Scores First No. 1 In Australia With ‘I Never Liked You’
Future is on top in the land Down Under as I Never Liked You (Sony), his ninth studio album, debuts at No. 1 on the ARIA Chart. I Never Liked You is the Atlanta rapper’s first leader in Australia, and his second Top 10 entry after What a Time to Be Alive peaked at No. 4 in September 2015. Its predecessor, 2020’s High Off Life, reached No. 15. Another veteran act enjoying a best-ever chart position this week is Rammstein, whose Zeit (Universal) bows at No. 3. It’s the fourth Top 10 entry for the German industrial outfit, eclipsing the No. 5 best for their eponymously-titled album from 2019. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, families are turning to Adele for the perfect gift. Adele’s most recent album 30 (Columbia/Sony) flies 34-5 on the chart dated May 9, 2022, while 25 soars 47-25 ...
