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Mike Announces Tour, Shares Video for New Song “Makeda”: Watch
Mike has released a new song called “Makeda,” which arrives alongside the announcement of a forthcoming tour. He’s got dates with Freddie Gibbs, Na-Kel Smith, and Mercury. Watch the “Makeda” visual (directed by Sonika Misra) and find those dates below. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Mike: US Tour Mike: 04-14 San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom *04-17 Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s $04-18 Portland, OR – Polaris $04-20 Phoenix, AZ – The Pressroom *04-20 Tucson, AZ – Club Congress $04-22 San Diego, CA – Soda Bar $04-24 Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy $04-26 Las Vegas, NV – The Space $04-27 Salt Lake Ci...
Charli XCX Shares New Song “Every Rule”: Listen
Charli XCX has shared the final single ahead of her next LP Crash, which arrives this Friday (March 18). The new track is called “Every Rule,” and it features production from A. G. Cook and Daniel Lopatin, aka Oneohtrix Point Never. Check it out below. Since she announced Crash last fall, Charli has released a string of singles, including “Good Ones,” “New Shapes,” “Beg for You,” and “Baby.” She performed the latter two tracks during her slot as musical guest on Saturday Night Live earlier this month. Charli will kick off a massive North American tour behind Crash next week. Revisit Pitchfork’s 2019 cover story “Charli XCX Is the Pop Star of the Future.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Jack White Urges Major Labels to Launch Their Own Pressing Plants in New Video Message: Watch
I’ve done everything within my power to help. Third Man Records began a concentrated focus on vinyl in 2009 with hopes of exposing its wider potential to the farthest reaches of the music industry. In 2017 I furthered my commitment by opening Third Man Pressing… a plant which has always been open to anyone and everyone who walks in the door and wants to press a record, from bedroom hip hop artists to field recording documentarians. And in the last year, I’ve doubled down and invested in even more record presses, more employees to run them, and more shifts to try and accommodate the insane growing demand for vinyl product. There are people who will say—isn’t this good for Third Man? More demand than you can handle? To which I say, even though Third Man benefits in the short term, in the lon...
Rexx Life Raj ft Fireboy DML & Wale – Beauty In The Madness
Don’t miss this brand new piece of music from Rexx Life Raj titled “Beauty In The Madness”. American Rapper Rexx Life Raj has another brand new song release he calls “Beauty In The Madness” with guest appearances from Fireboy DML and Nigerian-American rapper Wale. The new record “Beauty In The Madness” is a fantastic track with great composition and delivery. It also serves as a follow-up to his previously released track “Balance“. “Beauty In The Madness” is an exciting jam that should be added to your playlist. Listen and share Rexx Life Raj – “Beauty In The Madness” ft Fireboy DML & Wale below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Rexx_Life_Raj_-_Beauty_In_Madness_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Mohbad – Jah Cover Me
Marlian Music star Mohbad is back here with a new single titled “Jah Cover Me” out now. Singer Mohbad comes through with a brand new song titled “Jah Cover Me” for his eager fans. The singer had been through a rough moment a couple of weeks ago but remains strong to serve his fans with good music. His last record “Backside” turn out to be one of the big songs last year. We’re sure you will like this and we recommend you add it to your music playlist. Listen, enjoy Mohbad – “Jah Cover Me” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mohbad_-_Jah_Cover_Me_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Mercy Chinwo – Bor Ekom
Mercy Chinwo has consistently remained one of the best gospel singers, songwriters, actresses, and musicians in Nigerian. Her musical career can be said to be inflamed after she won the Nigerian idol in 2012. She thrilled us yet again in her song titled “Bor Ekom”. Mercy Chinwo’s musical talent and albums have won her so many awards like female artiste of the year, and African gospel female artiste of the year at the AGAFEST awards 2019. This is in addition to other great awards she has been honoured with. In 2018, she released yet another powerful and soul-lifting song titled “Bor Ekom”. She sang this song using the Yoruba language but whether you hear Yoruba or not, the song oozes glory which touches all souls. Bor Ekom speaks of the generosity and kindness of God. TOP SONGS FOR YOU: It ...
VIDEO: TI Blaze – Try
Check out this new music video from TI Blaze titled “Try”. Nigerian indigenous singer TI Blaze premieres his brand new visual for his released track titled “Try“, directed by Olu The Wave. The new music video is a short story he tells with an impressive performance. The track “Try” is taken off his released extended play he called “The Fresh Prince of Lagos“, a 6 tracks record. Watch, enjoy and share TI Blaze – Try below. [embedded content]
Deep Dive: A Musician’s Guide to Web3
The music industry hasn’t always welcomed new technology, but the booming NFT marketplace — overall sales generated $25 billion last year — shows the promise of Web3, and everyone wants a piece of the action. Deep Dive explains how artists and executives can get in on it wisely and examines blockchain’s potential to reshape the industry. Plus: lessons in NFT drops from dance music’s pioneers, legal pitfalls to avoid when you’re minting the goods, all the crypto lingo you need to know and a guide to the top startups supporting musicians in the metaverse. Read the full Deep Dive here. Learn To Speak Web3: Translating Crypto’s Buzzwords For The Music Business A primer for artists and executives considering doing business in the metaverse. Read more. Shira Inbar Doing Music Deals In The M...
Arcade Fire Announces Ukraine Benefit Show Tonight in New Orleans
Arcade Fire is doing what they can to help the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The band took to Twitter on Monday (Mar. 14) to announce a last-minute Ukraine benefit concert at the Toulouse Theatre in New Orleans. Admission for tonight’s show is on a “pay what you can” basis. According to the flyer that Arcade Fire posted, doors for the show open at 7:30 p.m., though wristbands (one per customer) will be handed out starting at 10 a.m. The flyer notes that “all proceeds benefit the Plus 1 Ukraine relief fund.” Plus 1 is a non-profit organization that focuses on social and environmental justice, particularly within creative industries. Explore See latest videos, charts and news 👀 pic.twitter.com/yM7SzjtD4F — Arcade Fire (@arcadefire) March 14, 2022 The benefit show will mark Arcade ...
Jack White Implores Major Labels to Build Vinyl Pressing Plants Amid Backlog
Jack White is calling on the major labels — Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group — to build their own vinyl pressing plants amid explosive growth in the format that has led to industry-wide backlogs. White made the request via an open letter and accompanying video released on Monday (March 14). “With industry-wide turnaround times for vinyl currently leaning towards the length of a human pregnancy, it’s obvious, in a world so contingent on being of-the-moment and timed just right (a single, an album, a tour etc.), these timelines are the killers of momentum, soul, artistic expression, and far too often, livelihoods,” White wrote in the letter. White, who owns the Detroit-based Third Man Pressing plant — opened in 2017 — with his independent label Third Man...
Taraji P. Henson Calls to ‘Free’ Jussie Smollett: ‘The Punishment Does Not Fit the Crime’
Jussie Smollett’s fellow Empire star Taraji P. Henson is coming to his defense after the actor was sentenced on Thursday (Mar. 10) to 150 days in jail for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack that he orchestrated himself. Henson took to Instagram on Monday (Mar. 14) to post a black screen with the hashtag #FreeJussie written in white. In the caption, the actress and comedian called for Smollett’s release. “I am not here to debate you on his innocence but we can agree that the punishment does not fit the crime,” she wrote, comparing the situation to Emmett Till, who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, after being falsely accused of making advances toward a white woman in her family’s grocery store. “Emmett Till was brutally beat and ultimately murdered because of ...
Machine Gun Kelly Recruits Gunna, Pete Davidson and More for ‘Mainstream Sellout’
Spotify on Monday revealed all the featured artists that are slated to appear on Machine Gun Kelly‘s upcoming sixth studio album, Mainstream Sellout. The 16-track record, which is set to release on March 25, boasts guest appearances from Bring Me the Horizon, Lil Wayne, Blackbear, Willow, Iann Dior, Gunna, Young Thug and, interestingly, Pete Davidson. “Gang’s all here,” Spotify wrote on Instagram under a blurred image of the official tracklist. The Blonde Don has already put out two collaborations from the forthcoming record: “emo girl” with Willow and “ay!” with Lil Wayne. Notably, the tracklist includes two features from Weezy, which MGK previously teased on Twitter alongside an image of the rapper and Travis Barker, writing, “The stories from these two studio sessions are lege...
