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VIDEO: Simi – Sáré
Don’t miss this brand new music video from Simi titled “Sáré”. Nigerian songbird Simi drops the new visual to her song she calls “Sare” for her loving audience viewing pleasure. The new “Sare” music video is an impressive visual that shows how she sings and dances away her lonely night. Notable Lyrics Oh noI don’t wanna spend the night alone soloParaYoloAnything I need I take am for my koloI’m getting moneyI’m getting luckyI hear you callingYou’re up to somethingPara Give me give me give me loveIf you no get loveGive me chopIf you no get backGive me frontJust give me give me give me something Watch and share Simi – “Sáré” below. [embedded content]
Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, More to Perform at Tomorrowland’s 2022 Winter Edition
Over 100 DJs and 18,000 ravers are set to heat up the snowcapped mountains of southeastern France this month. Tomorrowland Winter is slated for March 19th to 26th. An offshoot of the iconic Belgian dance music festival, the weeklong event takes place at the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski, an idyllic ski resort situated in the heart of the Central French Western Alps. In typical Tomorrowland fashion, organizers have once again recruited a stellar lineup of electronic music’s finest. Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki, Lost Frequencies, Netsky, Anfisa Letyago, Vintage Culture, Martin Solveig and many more will perform at this year’s fest. During the day, attendees can ski and snowboard on the range’s top-rated slopes, as well as take in a va...
Here Are the Set Times and Schedule for CRSSD Festival 2022
The area around Downtown San Diego will once again welcome thousands of techno and house music fans as the city prepares to host the spring edition of CRSSD Festival. The genres’ top acts will perform across three stages this weekend, March 5-6, inside the city’s scenic Waterfront Park. In preparation for the two-day fest, organizers FNGRS CRSSD have revealed the set times so attendees can start planning out their weekend. Both days will see gates opening at 12PM, with Saturday’s festivities ending at 11PM and Sunday’s at 10PM. Notable highlights on the schedule include a jam-packed Saturday on the Palms stage, which will host big names in house music all day long. PAX will take the stage at 3:45PM, followed by Solardo, Kyle Watson, John Summit, and Gorgon...
WATAIN Pulls Out Of North American Tour With MAYHEM Over Visa Issues
Swedish black metallers WATAIN have canceled their participation in the previously announced North American tour with MAYHEM and MIDNIGHT. The trek, dubbed “The Sanguine Sodomy Of North America”, was scheduled to kick off on March 7 in San Francisco, California and end on April 3 in Joliet, Illinois. Earlier today, WATAIN released the following statement: “We regret to inform you all that, due to reasons entirely beyond our control, we’re forced to cancel our participation in the upcoming US Tour with MAYHEM and MIDNIGHT, for which we were due to leave tomorrow. “We have just been informed that the US Embassy have decided to launch an additional, undisclosed ‘administrative process’ in relation to WATAIN‘s visa applications. We’ve been ...
GOJIRA’s MARIO DUPLANTIER Releases Video For New Drum Solo, ‘Movement’
GOJIRA drummer Mario Duplantier has released a video for his latest drum solo “Movement”. The clip, which was directed by Anne Deguehegny, can be seen below. In an interview with the “Behind The Vinyl” podcast, GOJIRA frontman Joseph Duplantier was asked if he ever has arguments with Mario, who is also his brother. He responded: “Sometimes, but we’re pretty patient. We have anger. I wouldn’t say we have anger issues, but sometimes I wonder. We respect and love each other very much. We’re aware that we’re dealing with a project that is very life-defining for us, and there’s a lot of people around us. So we’re pretty patient. Sometimes I can feel and I can tell — and he would say the same — that sometimes we just can’t s...
Thrash Metal Veterans VIO-LENCE, WHIPLASH And ARTILLERY To Team Up For European Tour This Fall
VIO-LENCE will team up with fellow thrash metal veterans WHIPLASH and ARTILLERY for the European “MTV Headbangers Ball Tour 2022” this fall. The trek will kick off on November 23 in Amersfoort, Netherlands and end on December 5 in Gothenburg, Sweden. One more band will be added to the bill at a later date. A list of dates can be found on the poster below. VIO-LENCE has just released its new EP, “Let The World Burn”, via Metal Blade Records. The five-song collection, VIO-LENCE‘s first original release since 1993’s “Nothing To Gain”, was tracked at Trident Studios in Pacheco, California by Juan Urteaga (MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS), mixed by Tue Madsen (DARK TRANQUILLITY, HEAVEN SHALL BURN) and mastered by Ted Jensen (ALICE IN CHAINS, DEATH ANGEL). Fo...
PAPA ROACH Releases Music Video For New Single ‘Cut The Line’
California rockers PAPA ROACH will release their new album, “Ego Trip”, on April 8 via New Noize Records in partnership with ADA Worldwide (WMG‘s independent label and artist services arm). The eleventh studio album of a career that continues to carve a fearless and singular path through a fourth decade, “Ego Trip” sees PAPA ROACH continuing to break new ground in a time when many are desperate for what they once knew. As vocalist Jacoby Shaddix explains: “Now isn’t the time for comfort or conformity, but to be inspired and build something new. Something better, in order to channel something more.” The official music video for “Cut The Line”, which directed by Jacoby‘s brother Bryson Roatch, brings the band back to the feeli...
From Stem Players to NFTs, Artists Are Getting Creative With New Music Releases
Technological advancements have opened up new ways for artists to connect with their fans through music releases. Last week, Kanye West unveiled his highly-anticipated Donda 2, forgoing a traditional drop on streaming services and opting instead to release the studio album exclusively through his Stem Player hardware device. Though the rapper was reportedly offered $100 million USD to make the album an Apple Music exclusive, the 16-track LP is only available on the hockey puck-shaped device, developed by his brand Yeezy Tech and shipped out with the original Donda album pre-downloaded. Despite its $200 USD price tag, the rapper’s community has seemingly embraced the quirky new device. In the first 24 hours following the debut of Donda 2, over 8,000 Stem Players had been sold, according to ...
Justin Bieber and Nigerian Artist Omah Lay Reunite for New Single “Attention”
Justin Bieber and Nigerian artist Omah Lay have teamed up for a new Afrobeats song called “Attention” “Lately, I’ve been losing my mind / Certain things I can’t find,” Bieber sings over a percussion beat. “In the middle of the night / I’m still up, I’m still trying to decide.” Produced by Harv, one of Bieber’s frequent collaborators, and Avedon, this new track marks the duo’s second time teaming up. They worked together last June, alongside fellow Nigerian singer Alpha P, for the Masterkraft remix of Bieber’s “Peaches.” “As soon as I heard the beat, the lyrics were already in my head,” Lay told Billboard about how the song came together. “We didn’t even spend 30 minutes making the song. [Producer] Harv called him and I FaceTimed Justin Bieber for the first time in my life.” “Later on, Harv...
LCD Soundsystem Announce London Concert Residency
After lining up residencies in Boston and Philadelphia, LCD Soundsystem have announced that they’re doing a series of shows in London this summer. Their Platinum Anniversary residency at the Brixton O2 Academy marks the 20th anniversary of the band’s first live shows in London. They take place on June 29 and July 1-3. The band recently served as the musical guest on a John Mulaney–hosted episode of Saturday Night Live, performing “Thrills” and “Yr City’s a Sucker” from 2005’s LCD Soundsystem. In December, the group released a holiday special starring Macaulay Culkin, Aparna Nancherla, and Eric Wareheim. Read “The Dream of the 2000s Is Alive in the Meet Me in the Bathroom Documentary” in the Pitch.
22 Ways to Support Ukrainian Relief on Bandcamp Friday
Bandcamp Friday—the monthly occasion where the platform waives its share of revenue for 24 hours—is back. As Russia continues its violent invasion of Ukraine, many artists and labels have announced plans to donate their portions of proceeds to Ukrainian relief efforts. In addition to directly supporting Ukrainian artists and labels, see some examples of how you can support Ukrainian relief efforts in the process of buying some music. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Polyvinyl (Jay Som, Alvvays, American Football) will be donating its share of profits to Voices of Children, an organization that provides psychological help for children affected by the war in Ukraine. This weekend, Sub Pop and Hardly Arty will donate $2 per album sold (in all formats in ...
Soul Glo and Mother Maryrose Share New Song “Dripnomics”: Listen
Soul Glo and Philadelphia rapper Mother Maryrose have released the new song “Dripnomics.” It’s the second single from the Philadelphia-based hardcore band’s new album Diaspora Problems. Find the lyric video for “Dripnomics” below. “Driponomics is for everyone doing what they have to do to get by and to get fly,” Soul Glo said in a press release. “Oftentimes lower-income and working class people are criticized for how they survive out here, especially in times of crisis. People are getting more desperate but simultaneously more creative with their income options, and this song is a salute to that. Love to Mother Maryrose whose verse on this song is one of the best moments on our album.” Diaspora Problems was led by the single “Jump!! (Or Get Jumped!!!)((By the Future)).” The full-length is ...
