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Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser Shares New Song “Golden Air”: Stream
Back in February, Cocteau Twins singer Elizabeth Fraser and her partner, Massive Attack drummer Damon Reece, announced a new project called Sun’s Signature. Now, ahead of their self-titled EP, the duo have shared the song “Golden Air.” Listen to the single below. Where Cocteau Twins’ textured music muddled Fraser’s famously ethereal voice, the singer beckons clearly in “Golden Air,” a sparse track that features syncopated percussion and vocalizations before exploding into a wall of synthesizers. The track comes with a visualizer that sees, naturally, golden sunlight reflect through nature. Like the four other Sun’s Signature songs, “Golden Air” has existed in some form or another for quite some time. Fraser shared “Underwater” on a limited single back in 2000, and the duo performed so...
Killswitch Engage Announce New Live Album, Share Performance of “Know Your Enemy”: Stream
Killswitch Engage have announced a new live album, Live at the Palladium, arriving June 3rd. Ahead of the release, the metal veterans shared a theatrical clip for “Know Your Enemy.” The live record is a sonic document of Killswitch Engage’s 2021 livestream event, broadcast from The Palladium in Worcester in the band’s native Massachusetts. The event and the “Know Your Enemy” clip were directed by David Brodsky and Allison Woest for MyGoodEye. “This song speaks volumes about the state of the world, not only when I wrote the lyrics, but today, as well,” said singer Jesse Leach of the chosen single “Know Your Enemy.” “It shines a light on the various protest songs we’ve written over the years. To me, the message is equally important as the music, and this song is no exception. And regardless ...
Bob Odenkirk to Star in New AMC Series Straight Man
The final season of Better Call Saul hasn’t even premiered yet, but AMC and Bob Odenkirk have already set their sights on the actor’s next project. Titled Straight Man, the series is being fast-track developed with a targeted premiere in 2023. Straight Man centers around the mid-life crisis of William Henry Devereaux, Jr. (Odenkirk), the unlikely chairman of the English department at the badly underfunded Railton College in the Pennsylvania rust belt. Showrunners Aaron Zelman (Damages) and Paul Lieberstein (The Office) are adapting the series from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo’s novel of the same name, with Peter Farrelly attached to direct. Zelman and Lieberstein will also executive produce with Odenkirk, Farrelly, Russo, Naomi Odenkirk, and Marc Provissiero. ...
Chioma Jesus – Odiro Onye Dika Gi
Chioma Jesus, the sensational, beautiful, and holy spirit-inspired gospel music crooner has premiered in a new Igbo track dubbed, Odiro Onye Dika Gi. The highly gifted evangelist whose real name is Mrs. Amaka Okwuoha was born on the 12th of February, in the year 1972. She was born in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. Chioma Jesus as she is popularly called has been a consistent part and parcel of the Lord’s music industry. Unlike some of the other prime gospel music artists who came into the limelight in recent years, Chioma Jesus has been in the industry since the year 2003 which was when she broke into the spotlight following the release of her powerful and spirit-lifting track titled, Chioma Jesus. As much as she didn’t have an easy journey while growing up, it didn’t take away the zeal and pas...
Chioma Jesus – Ejim Chukwu Ugwo
Have you listened to the new hit song by Chioma Jesus, titled, Ejim Chukwu Ugwo? Well, this outstanding track came off her special album, My Testimony. This track is seated comfortably in fourth place in the unique album. The highly spirited gospel minister Amaka Okwuoha who happens to be a native of Ideato in Imo state has been an important instrument for the influence of the gospel and the movement of the word of God through her spirit-filled songs. Chioma Jesus is and has been a sensational and extraordinary songstress ever since she ventured into the Christian music community. Chioma Jesus has been singing ever since she turned eight years old. Chioma Jesus is not just a highly rated gospel minister, she is also a strong ally of God’s ministry. She was a bonafide member of the Script U...
Mercy Chinwo – Trust
The multiple award-winning Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has yet again come through with another mind-blowing song labeled “Trust “. Mercy Chinwo is a talented and devoted gospel music artist and songwriter, music guru, and former Nigeria Idol winner who has blessed the world with her melodic and spirited songs time and time again. “Trust” is a spirit-filled song that was written and composed by Minister Mercy Chinwo also known as MMM 1. Mercy Chinwo unleashed another new hit and amazing song titled, Trust, released in the year, 2020 as a follow-up hit track after her lovely album titled, Satisfied. This track is now making a vast wave in the Gospel Music world here in Nigeria, trending both in this country and even beyond. Mercy Chinwo is a known Nigerian talented singer who h...
Oritse Femi ft Portable – Oro Aje
Check out this new single from Oritse Femi titled – “Ojo Aje”. Nigerian indigenous singer Oritse Femi drops a brand new single he calls “Ojo Aje” featuring Portable and this is their first time working together. The new record “Ojo Aje” is a fantastic piece of good music for his fans and supporters to vibe with. It is also a follow-up to his previously released track “Breakfast“. Listen and share Oritse Femi ft Portable – “Ojo Aje” (snippet) below. [embedded content] Download ccoming soon.
Pusha T Announces New Album Title and 2022 Tour Dates
Hot on the heels of his “Neck & Wrist” collab with JAY-Z, Pusha T has revealed the title of his upcoming album to be It’s Almost Dry. Additionally, the “Hear Me Clearly” vocalist announced an initial run of tour dates in support of its forthcoming release. “Album title: IT’S ALMOST DRY,” King Push wrote on Twitter alongside a tour poster on Wednesday. “Phase one of the tour coming to a city near you…” Album title: IT’S ALMOST DRY Phase one of the tour coming to a city near you… TIX GO ON SALE FRIDAY 4/8 ??? pic.twitter.com/pCx0JOZ3zg — King Push (@PUSHA_T) April 6, 2022 Phase one of Pusha’s upcoming tour is set to kick off on May 29 in Seattle and conclude on June 23 in Philadelphia, with a total of 12 stops. Tickets for the shows, which will feature a yet-to-be-announced special ...
The Chainsmokers Reveal Tracklist, Release Date, Story Behind New Album, “So Far So Good”
The Chainsmokers‘ fourth album is officially on the map. Titled So Far So Good, the LP is The Chainsmokers’ first since 2019’s chart-topping World War Joy. The tandem shared an official album trailer today, wherein they reveal the inspiration behind the 13-track album as well as its release date of May 13th. According to The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart, the album’s name derives from a quote from La Haine, a French crime drama film released in 1995. They found optimism in a particular quote, which they believe encapsulates the album’s subject matter: “Heard about the guy who fell off a skyscraper? On his way down past each floor, he kept saying to reassure himself, ‘So far so good… so far so good… so far so good.’ How you...
The Weeknd x Swedish House Mafia To Replace Kanye West As Coachella Co-Headliners
Earlier this week, it was announced that Kanye West had dropped out of his headlining slot at Coachella. The rapper, who was announced as a headliner in January, was supposed to perform on the closing nights of the festival, which is taking place across the weekends of April 15 to 17 and April 22 to 24. While fans of Ye may be disappointed to miss him, the festival has subbed in The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia in the rapper’s place. The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia broke the news of their collaborative set by posting an updated Coachella poster to social media that names them in the headlining spot for April 17 and 24. The Weeknd first performed at Coachella in 2012 and headlined the festival in 2018. Swedish House Mafia was already scheduled to perform at this year’s event, though no...
HIM’s VILLE VALO To Release New Solo Single ‘Loveletting’ On Friday
HIM mastermind Ville Valo will release a new solo single, “Loveletting”, under the VV moniker on Friday, April 8. It will mark Ville‘s first new music in over two years, following the arrival of the three-track “Gothica Fennica Vol. 1” EP, also released under the VV banner, in March 2020. “Gothica Fennica Vol. 1” bore a strong musical resemblance to HIM and featured the tracks “Salute The Sanguine”, “Run Away From The Sun” and “Saturnine Saturnalia”. HIM completed a farewell tour in 2017, closing the final chapter on the band’s 26-year career. At the time, Ville explained to Kerrang! magazine why the band decided to call it a day. “We were tired of the same shit,” he said. “When you’...
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces ‘Live At The Palladium’ Album, Shares ‘Know Your Enemy’ Video
On August 6, 2021, three-time-Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band KILLSWITCH ENGAGE staged a streaming event at The Palladium in Worcester in the band’s native Massachusetts, which has been the site of many iconic KILLSWITCH ENGAGE shows throughout the band’s history. The performance setlist consisted of 2019’s “Atonement” album in full, as well as the entirety of the band’s 2000-released, self-titled debut LP — along with some fun and unexpected surprises. This special event was directed by David Brodsky and Allison Woest for MyGoodEye. The compelling performance, dubbed “Live At The Palladium”, will be available for the first time digitally, on two-LP and two-CD/BR on June 3 via Metal Blade. Today, the band has...
