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Wale To Re-Release ‘More About Nothing’ Mixtape on Streaming Services This Month
Wale‘s 2010 mixtape More About Nothing, which features guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Waka Flocka Flame and pop singer Sam Sparro, among others, is heading to streaming services on April 29. The 37-year-old rapper confirmed the news on Twitter on Wednesday, unveiling a trailer for the upcoming re-release. Nothing pic.twitter.com/OrLegdTgh5 — Wale (@Wale) April 20, 2022 More About Nothing was released two years following Wale’s breakout project The Mixtape About Nothing. Both mixtapes include themes and clips from Jerry Seinfeld‘s hit sitcom Seinfeld, and, as explained in the trailer, The Mixtape About Nothing‘s success led to Wale and Seinfeld’s meeting. “Thank Jerry Seinfeld,” Wale tweeted as a follow-up. “That guy made all the calls to clear so much stu...
Smashing Pumpkins’ Jeff Schroeder: “We Finished That Big, Epic Album”
Today is one of the greatest days we’ve ever known, because Smashing Pumpkins’ next album isn’t too far away. Speaking recently on the Audio Ink Radio podcast, the band’s guitarist Jeff Schroeder revealed that they’ve finished their next LP. “We finished that big, epic album we were working on,” Schroeder told host Anne Erickson. Though he added that there’s “nothing I can give details on quite yet,” he had previously noted that the long-awaited project is the third in a years-spanning trilogy, following Smashing Pumpkins’ 1995 masterpiece Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and 2000’s Machina/The Machine of God. It shouldn’t come as too much of a shock that Smashing Pumpkins are still chipping away at new music, considering they’re about to embark on their “Rock Invasion 2 Tour” a...
Eddie Van Halen Left a Seven-Figure Donation to Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation
It goes without saying that the late Eddie Van Halen will continue to influence young musicians for generations to come. And now it’s been revealed that the rock icon left a “transformative” financial contribution to support music education in at-risk public schools via a seven-figure bequest to The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. Prior to his passing in October 2020, the Van Halen guitarist was very involved with Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, supporting the nonprofit for several years and making appearances at a number of the organization’s events. On Wednesday, April 20th, it was announced that the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s will provided for a huge donation to the foundation. “Eddie’s support and friendship over the years meant the world to us and to his fans. His passion for music...
The What Podcast Enlists in Pondo’s Army
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Radio Public | RSS Bonnaroo typically welcomes anywhere between 80,000 to 100,000 festival fans every year. Even amongst crowds that size, there’s one frequent Roovian who stands out. With his viking hat and Flava Flav-esque giant clock around his neck, Pondo has become an instantly recognizable presence on The Farm. Related Video Having attended every Bonnaroo since 2008, Bryan “Pondo” Blake has become a fixture there, gathering members of the ever growing “Pondo’s Army.” The army is more ethos than battalion, with its members adhering to a “listen to whatever you love” creed that promotes love of all music, regardless of genre. Over his years at ‘Roo, Pondo ...
Lykke Li Unveils New Song “Highway to Your Heart”: Stream
Lykke Li is back with “Highway to Your Heart,” the second single from her upcoming audiovisual album EYEYE. Check out the song and its accompanying music video below. Tender but devastating, “Highway to Your Heart” allows Li to mourn a lost love with slow, simmering keys and reverberating harmonies. “Night falls, it rains, I wake up alone,” she chants. At this point, loneliness is a routine: “Get high but it won’t last/ I’m still alone.” The single comes with an equally dramatic video directed by Theo Lindquist, which sees the artist engulfed in a mix of flames and rain following a car accident. While Li previously shared a teaser of EYEYE’s visual component, “Highway to Your Heart” offers listeners the first complete video from the album, which features several clips directed by...
Which Cities Listen to Bob Marley the Most?
I was almost not going to write this, because it felt a little too much like trying to force the cliché, but then I got an email from the Bob Marley online shop promoting its exclusive 4/20 merch with the subject line, “When you smoke the herb, it reveals you to yourself,” so I decided we weren’t forcing anything after all. But I digress. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news It is 4/20 after all, the universally agreed-upon day where a bunch of people make jokes about stoners and stoners just continue going about their lives as normal. But where are those stoners — and, more specifically, where are those stoners in the U.S. who are listening to Bob Marley? In 2022 so far, Luminate, formerly MRC Data, has logged more than 308 billion on-deman...
Hardy Is the Big Winner at AIMP Nashville Awards
HARDY was the big winner at Tuesday night’s seventh annual AIMP Nashville Awards. Put on by the Nashville chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers at the Listening Room Cafe, the event celebrates the accomplishments of Nashville’s independent publishers and writers over the past year. While HARDY, aka Michael Hardy, is making his mark as an artist, he was heralded for his songwriting prowess Tuesday night, taking home the awards for songwriter of the year and for song of the year for “Sand in My Boots,” which he co-wrote with Josh Osborne and Ashley Gorley. HARDY performed the song with Morgan Wallen, who recorded it for his Dangerous: The Double Album project. Kobalt Music won publisher of the year. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and...
Record Store Day Returns: RSD 2022 Releases Worth Digging For
After two years of navigating fragmented drop days due to a pandemic that cared very little about your shopping agenda, Record Store Day once again returns to its rightful place on the penultimate Saturday in April. Granted, there will be a designated make-up day on June 18 that plans to serve as something of a retail safety net for those titles that couldn’t arrive in stores on the April 23. But the good news is that the lion’s share of these exclusive pieces will, in fact, arrive on the intended date, which also serves as the 15th anniversary of RSD as an international shoppers’ holiday. To commemorate the milestone, the RSD folks have appointed global ambassadorship this year to American pop queen Taylor Swift, who in the last 15 years has firmly established herself as one of the great ...
Interscope Promotes Tim Glover to Executive VP of A&R
Interscope Geffen A&M has promoted A&R veteran Tim Glover to the role of executive vp of A&R, the company announced today (April 20). Glover, who has been with the company since 2014, previously held the title of senior vp of A&R. During his time at Interscope, Glover has been the point person for the label’s partnerships with Dreamville — which includes artists like J. Cole, JID and Ari Lennox, among others — and LVRN, including Summer Walker and 6LACK, as well as working with Tierra Whack and more than a dozen other artists at the label. “Tim’s dedication to the artists and partners he works with, his consistency and discipline are perfectly matched with his intuitive knowledge of the current market and his proven ability to recognize talent,” Interscope’s executive vp/co...
Chyzzi ft Peruzzi – Offwhite
Don’t miss this brand new single from Chyzzi titled “Offwhite”. Coming in this week is a brand new song from Chyzzi titled “Offwhite” alongside Peruzzi. The new record “Offwhite” is a fantastic piece of music he dedicates to his fans and supporters, it serves as his first single for the year. However, the single “Offwhite” should be added to your playlist. Listen and share Chyzzi ft Peruzzi – “Offwhite” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Chyzzi_-_Offwhite_ft_Peruzzi__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Midas The Jagban – 420 ft Liya
Check out this brand new single from Midas The Jagaban titled “420”. Midas The Jagaban puts together a brand new single titled “420” which features Liya. The new record “420” is a new anthem to celebrate cannabis culture (weed day) around the pro-marijuana community. It was produced by Rexxie & Kdream and they both deliver an impressive afrobeat and amapiano infuse sound. “420” is another compelling tune that deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Midas The Jagaban ft Liya – “420” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Midas_The_Jagaban_-_420_ft_Liya__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
ILLENIUM, TOKiMONSTA, Disclosure, More to Perform at Outside Lands 2022: See the Full Lineup
This year’s Outside Lands lineup will cover fans of almost any genre. Moving away from their Halloween weekend dates of 2021, organizers have shifted the 2022 iteration of the California music and arts festival to August 5-7. Now, they’ve announced who will be taking the stage this year at Golden Gate Park. This year’s fest will bring out a wild mix of talent spanning hip-hop, bass music, pop, punk roc, and more. Headliners Green Day, Post Malone and SZA will lead the charge, followed by ILLENIUM, Disclosure, Jack Harlow, Lil Uzi Vert, Polo & Pan, Phoebe Bridgers and Weezer, among others. Those who just want to enjoy some electronic music will find solace in the Soma Tent, which is dedicated to all things dance. This stage will feature performances from...
