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WHIPPED CREAM’s New Single “CRY” to Appear On Rocket League, Paladins Video Games
For WHIPPED CREAM, it’s always been about bangers. “Light of Mine”? Banger. “So Thick”? Banger. With a track record like this, it’s no surprise that her latest single, “CRY,” is also—well, you get it. A mind-bending fusion of midtempo, electronica and hyper-house, “CRY” is out now via Monstercat. Kicking off with eerie chords and haunting vocals, “CRY” quickly sets the scene for a tale that twists and turns with tension. “You won’t hear me cry,” its lyrics chant. An eerie bassline slowly creeps under the surface until the track’s cathartic drop, akin to a pitch black soundscape with menacing sound design. “It’s about having no tears, words, or energy left to give...
Alison Wonderland Announces Tracklist, Release Date of Third Album, “Loner”
Fans of Alison Wonderland can officially pencil in the date of her long-awaited third album. Loner, her first full-length record since 2018’s fan-favorite Awake, will hit streaming platforms on May 6th, 2022. Along with the announcement came a brand new single from the album called “New Day,” which arrived alongside an Old West-inspired music video. Loner is the result of a transcendent shift in perspective, according to the Australian electronic music polymath, who called her new album “a rebirth” in a press release shared with EDM.com. “My life was going a certain way before something pulled everything out from under me,” recalled Wonderland. “It left me entirely alone, and it all happened around the same time as COVID. I felt like...
ALEXISONFIRE Announces First Album In 13 Years, ‘Otherness’
Canadian post-hardcore band ALEXISONFIRE will release “Otherness”, its first full-length album in over 13 years, on June 24 via Dine Alone Records. The LP features 10 new tracks, including the explosive first single “Sweet Dreams Of Otherness”, which can be streamed below. “Otherness” was produced by ALEXISONFIRE and mixed by punk stalwart Jonah Falco (FUCKED UP, CAREER SUICIDE). Says vocalist George Pettit: “This song was largely Dallas‘s [Green, vocals/rhythm guitar] brainchild, but over the course of writing this record, it became more of a mission statement for the band. It’s kind of about performance and embracing a newfound confidence in a state of peculiarity.” Pre-orders for physical variants are available Friday, March 11...
POISON’s BRET MICHAELS Leads All-Star Cast Of Performers At Florida’s ‘Concert With A Purpose’
On February 26, Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida hosted a “Concert With A Purpose” featuring POISON frontman Bret Michaels leading an all-star cast of performers. The sold-out event included special guests WARRANT and U.S. army veteran and “Dancing With The Stars” alum Noah Galloway. As the special night approached, Michaels and the Hall brought in friends such as Hulk Hogan, Amanda Sullivan and former Major League pitcher David Wells to bring even more to the event. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Ruth Eckerd Hall generously donated to the cause, helping to bring in a record amount of proceeds for the local Florida chapter of 50 Legs. Michaels himself went above and beyond his performance by also personally donating $10,000 to 50 Legs. The organization, founded ...
Founding SPONGE Guitarist MIKE CROSS Dead At 57
Mike Cross, a founding guitarist for American rock act SPONGE, has died at the age of 57. No cause of death has yet been revealed. SPONGE confirmed Cross‘s passing via social media, writing: “It is with heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Mike Cross. One of the musical architects and founding member of SPONGE. His influence and talent will be missed.” As a co-writer for SPONGE‘s platinum-selling album “Rotting Piñata”, sophomore album “WaxEcstatic” and third release “New Pop Sunday”, Mike helped catapult the band into rock star status with his catchy hooks, iconic crunchy guitar and an undeniable original sound. The band toured extensively, headlining shows in the U.S. and in Europe supporting A-list artists such ...
ABSENT IN BODY Feat. Ex-SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR CAVALERA, NEUROSIS’s SCOTT KELLY: ‘Rise From Ruins’ Single Available
ABSENT IN BODY, the new band featuring AMENRA guitarist Mathieu J. Vandekerckhove, AMENRA frontman Colin H. Van Eeckhout, NEUROSIS vocalist/guitarist Scott Kelly and former SEPULTURA drummer Igor Cavalera, will release its debut album, “Plague God”, on March 25 via Relapse Records. The LP’s third single, “Rise From Ruins”, can be streamed below. “Rise From Ruins” made a special debut this past Sunday, March 6 as part of All Elite Wrestling‘s “Revolution” PPV event. “Rise From Ruins” is the official theme song of the television show’s HOUSE OF BLACK group featuring AEW wrestlers Malakai Black, Brody King (God’s Hate) and Buddy Matthews. Vandekerckhove comments: “The blueprints of most ABSENT IN BODY so...
Spotify Assures Users The Platform Is All Good After Widespread Reports Of Access Issues
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NurPhoto / Getty For about an hour and a half Tuesday, Spotify users were cut off from the music and podcast streaming world as the platform experienced widespread technical problems causing its users across the U.S. to complain about access issues across its app and website. From Variety: User complaints about Spotify began to spike at around 1:10 p.m. ET, according to monitoring site DownDetector.com. It was not immediately clear what caused the technical problems. In the U.S., the issues reported were concentrated in New York and Los Angeles. Spotify users reported the platform telling them their usernames and passwords were incorrect when they weren’t. Some users said they tried to play songs from the platform but got messages that read, “We’re a...
Rema – Fresh Young Nigga ft Aj Tracey
Mavin Record talented singer Rema unveils a brand new single titled “Fresh Young Nigga”, out now. Still on the anticipated body of work “Rave & Roses“, Calm Down crooner Rema comes through with another brand new exciting jam he calls “Fresh Young Nigga“. The new record “Fresh Young Nigga” is an impressive track in collaboration with the British rapper Ché Wolton Grant, better known as AJ Tracey, who brings an awesome vibe to the track. The pictorial artwork depicts the progressive journey in his music career right from start. Listen and share Rema ft AJ Tracey – “Fresh Young Nigga” below. Download coming soon.
Davolee – Bank Alert
Check out this brand new single titled “Bank Alert” by Davolee. Nigerian rapper Davolee comes through with a brand new single titled “Bank Alert” for his beloved fans. The new track “Bank Alert” is an amazing piece in which Davolee delivers well on his rap verses effortlessly in the Yoruba dialect. ‘Bank Alert’ is a follow-up to his previously released single titled “Love“, as this deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Davolee – “Bank Alert” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Davolee_-_Bank_Alert_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Sufjan Stevens and the Shins Join Rosie Thomas for Mariah Carey Cover: Listen
Rosie Thomas has released a new cover of Mariah Carey’s hit single “Always Be My Baby.” She made the song with Sufjan Stevens, the Shins, Josh Ottum, and percussionist James McAlister. It’ll feature on Lullabies for Parents, Vol. 1, which is out April 4. Take a listen to the “Always Be My Baby” cover below. Lullabies for Parents, Vol. 1 will include Thomas’ recent cover of the Björk track “All Is Full of Love.” The Björk cover featured a number of collaborators, including Stevens, the Shins, and Ottum, as well as Iron & Wine, the Head and the Heart’s Charity Rose Thielen, and more. Revisit “The Story Behind Mariah Carey’s Secret ’90s Alt-Rock Album” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Floating Points Shares New Song “Vocoder”: Listen
On the heels of his acclaimed Pharoah Sanders and London Symphony Orchestra collaboration Promises, Sam Shepherd has shared a new Floating Points track. It’s called “Vocoder” and it’s out now via Ninja Tune. Shepherd has a series of festival dates scheduled this year across Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom. He’s also playing Coachella. Find those dates and listen to the new song below. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Floating Points: 03-11 Victoria, Australia – Pitch Festival03-14 Adelaide, Australia – Womadelaide Festival03-19 Melbourne, Australia – Duke Street Block Party03-25 Brisbane, Australia – The Tivoli03-26 Byron Bay, Australia – Beach Hotel Open Air04-03 Sydney, Australia – Slip Inn04-09 Lisbon, ...
Father John Misty Performs New Song “Goodbye Mr. Blue” on Colbert: Watch
Father John Misty has shared another new single from his forthcoming album Chloë and the Next 20th Century. “Goodbye Mr. Blue” arrived ahead of Father John Misty’s appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night, where he performed the new track with a full band. Listen to the song and watch the performance below. The new song follows “Funny Girl” and “Q4” from the album, which arrives on April 8 via Sub Pop. The album was produced with Jonathan Wilson, and the deluxe edition includes a 7″ featuring album tracks covered by Lana Del Rey and David Lynch (billed under the name Jack Cruz). Revisit Pitchfork’s 2017 feature “Here Is the Scandalous Father John Misty Interview You’ve Been Waiting For.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. C...
