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SZA Announces 2023 North American Arena Tour
SZA is embarking on her first arena tour next year in support of her new album, SOS. Omar Apollo will join her on the North American run, and tickets go on sale Friday, December 16 at noon Eastern. Find the dates below. After performing “Shirt” and debuting “Blind” on Saturday Night Live at the beginning of December, SZA revealed that her record would be out less than a week later. SOS arrived more than five years after SZA’s 2017 debut, Ctrl. She shared a new video for “Nobody Gets Me” on the day of the album’s release. 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. SZA: The S.O.S. North American Tour SZA: 02-21 Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center02-22 Chicag...
OFF! Announce Rescheduled North American Tour Dates
OFF! have announced rescheduled dates for a North American tour the group had originally planned for the fall. The updated monthlong run in support of September’s Free LSD begins on April 28. See the new itinerary below. Free LSD is the first new album from the group since 2014’s Wasted Years, featuring drummer Justin Brown and bassist Autry Fulbright II as new members. OFF! were set to begin a tour in Phoenix, Arizona in late October, but upon Brown’s hospitalization for “a non-Covid-related emergency,” they scuttled the first leg of dates. The band’s previously announced December shows on the West Coast are in progress as scheduled. In addition to the album, OFF! made a feature film called Free LSD. It’ll premiere at Utah’s Slamdance Film Festival in January. All products featured on Pit...
Concert Venues Are Still Closing After the Pandemic — My Local Club Just Shut Down
DENVER — Tennyson’s Tap was the kind of music club where, on packed nights, the lone frazzled employee serving drinks, running sound and manning the door might ask one of the bands to help out and collect the $5 cover charge. I know because I sang in one of those bands, Smaldone Faces, and our bassist Luke and I pretty much let everyone in for free. The Tap, at 4335 W. 38th St. in Denver, specialized in whiskey and scruffy musicians of every conceivable genre — my two bands that played there did country, punk and metal covers, and we opened for screamo indie-rockers, jazzy improvisationalists and dreadlocked funk-and-reggae combos. The bar smelled like cigarettes and beer, and had a capacity of about 90, but when we drew our crowds of 20 or 30 people, it roared like Springsteen at the Roxy...
Young Thug Now Facing Street Racing Charges While Awaiting RICO Trial
Prosecutors have hit Young Thug with more charges as the rapper awaits trial for his RICO case. The rapper was among the more than two dozen individuals who were arrested in May for alleged criminal gang activity related to Young Slime Life (YSL). Alongside Gunna, Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffrey Williams, was indicted on charges of gang activity and conspiring to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). The Atlanta district attorney’s office has confirmed that Young Thug is also being charged with street racing, reckless driving and speeding, WSB-TV reported first. The charges, which are all misdemeanors, reference an alleged incident where the rapper drove 120 MPH on an interstate back in May. Young Thug’s attorney maintained that the rapper is innocen...
Offset Is Paying Tribute to Takeoff in an Epic Way Using a Classic Jackson 5 Song
Offset has found a moving way to pay tribute to his late cousin and Migos bandmate Takeoff during his live shows. The rapper posted a video of his homage on Sunday (Dec. 11) in which he kicks off a recent concert by projecting a giant image of Takeoff (born Kirshnik Khari Ball), 28, on the screen behind his DJ while the Jackson 5’s 1971 classic heartbreak ballad “Never Can Say Goodbye” blasts over the PA. “Before every who I love you bra,” Offset wrote in the caption to the post, which elicited some additional words of support from Tyrese (“Praying for you bro everyday… So sorry this all happened I’m so sorry”), Rich The Kid (“I love you bro this beautiful”) and Ty Dolla Sign (Love king !!!!”), among others. Takeoff was killed in Houston on Nov. 1 while attending an afterparty at a local p...
Adam Lambert Yearns for an ‘Ordinary World’ With Haunting Duran Duran Cover Off Upcoming Album
Pop-rock superstar Adam Lambert knows his way around a good cover. And on Tuesday (Dec. 13), the singer continued the trend with his latest ode to some ’80s rock icons. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Lambert unveiled his cover of Duran Duran‘s 1993 hit single “Ordinary World,” in which the American Idol alum slows the track down to create am almost eerie version of the grief-stricken original track. Backed up by a smooth piano and some orchestral strings, Lambert carefully croons out the aching lyrics of the track, never going as far as emulating Simon Le Bon’s signature vocal, but paying homage all the same. Lambert is set to debut his live rendition of the song on Wednesday’s season 22 finale of The Voice. The singer also announced that the ...
The 25 Best Pride Songs of 2022: Staff Picks
Trying to capture what a “queer song” sounds like in 2022 is a lot like trying to explain what the color yellow is — all in all, it’s not possible. That’s because, simply put, songs by queer artists released throughout 2022 run the gamut of popular music, from thundering electro-pop, to sultry R&B, to funkwave, hip-hop, Latin, indie rock, disco and much more. Gone are the days where openly-LGBTQ people — both artists and listeners — were siloed off into one stereotypical genre landscape, now replaced by an audience who are listening to a vast array of musical genres, and a bevy of artists ready to show off their skills in nearly every musical field. The result of that evolution is not only a diverse landscape of music created by queer artists, but a new frontier of pathways toward succ...
Lil Fizz Is Trending For All The Wrong Reasons Again
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Lil Fizz is back buzzing in these social media streets after an alleged video of the singer in a comprising position surfaced. We’re unable to get as descriptive as we know how to be because of the nature of the clip, but Seek and Ye Shall Find Twitter are definitely kicking themselves for letting their curiosity get the best of them. Lil Fizz, already having exposed his naughty bits to the world via a smartphone video, allegedly had the gumption to show off the other end of his equation, if you catch our drift. As the clip went wide on Twitter, folks began using an unfortunate slang term about the Love & Hip Hop Hollywood co-star that we won’t repeat in the body of this text to describe the clip. The B2K singer has not confirmed or denied the video in ...
DJ YK Mule ft Lil Kold – Shekere & Banjo
Get this new release single titled “Shekere & Banjo” by DJ YK Mule. Sensational street DJ, DJ Yk Mule dishes out a brand new single, “Shekere & Banjo” featuring young music talent Lil Kold. The new record is a nice one you can groove to and is dedicated to the fans’ listening pleasure. This fills in as a follow-up to his previously released mix, “Amapiafro Ember Mixtape” and his other track titled “2 Minute Man.” DJ YK Mule – Amapiafro Ember Mixtape DJ Expression – Afrobeats Vol. 17 Mixtape DJ Lawy – The Wavy December Mix (Mixtape) Listen and share DJ YK Mule ft. Lil Kold – “Shekere & Banjo” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DJ_YK_Mule_-_Shekere_Banjo_ft_Lil_Kold__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Afwasman ft Mr Real & Slimcase – Mudilele
The song “Mudilele” is the latest new release single by Afwasman, is out now. Talented singer Afwasman comes through with a brand new single titled “Mudilele” featuring Nigerian street sensational artists Mr Real and Slimcase. The new record is a follow-up to his previous track titled “Kangaroo” released in 2021. “Mudilele” is a fantastic piece of music you should listen to. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen to and share Afwasman ft Mr Real & Slimcase – “Mudilele” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Afwasman_-_Mudilele_ft_Mr_Real_Slimcase__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Zinoleesky – Personal
Get this fresh new single titled “Personal” by Zinoleesky. Talented singer Zinoleesky is back with a brand new solo single to close the year with, titled “Personal.” The new record comes ahead of his planned project schedule for release next year titled “Grit & Lust.” On the new single, “Personal” Zinoleesky delivers brilliant vocals and lyrics to match the beats. He previously was featured by Rexxie on the track, “No More Condition,” and also a song by Ayra Starr titled “Lonely” (Refix). Listen and share Zinoleesky – “Personal” below. [embedded content] Coming soon.
Runtown – Ofe Pami
Here is a new melody from Runtown titled “Ofe Pami” you should listen to. Soundgod Music boss Runtown drops a brand new cut-out single titled “Ofe Pami.” The record is taken from his new album titled – “Signs.” The singer’s new track is fantastic and you will like it upon listening to it. This fills in as a follow-up to his previously released track titled “Things I know.” However, add this to your playlist. Listen and share Runtown – “Ofe Pami” below. Coming soon.
