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New DJ Duo to Release Collaboration With Snoop Dogg and Heidi Klum
Two DJs, a chart-topping rapper and an iconic supermodel walk into a bar… A new DJ duo called WeddingCake is set to make their debut later this week, when they drop a collaborative single called “Chai Tea” with Snoop Dogg and Heidi Klum. The song is set to drop this Friday, January 14th via Warner Music. When reached for comment, a representative for WeddingCake told EDM.com the duo consists of multi-Platinum record producers Tom Kaulitz and Devon Culiner. Kaulitz has been married to Klum since 2019. WeddingCake (via Instagram) Recommended Articles If a new teaser is any indication, WeddingCake’s debut is an electronic pop track with a disco twist, akin to contemporary dance music by SG Lewis or Silk City, the collaborative alias of Mark Ronson and Diplo. ...
Apple Music Launches Fitness DJ Mix Series With Aluna, Valentino Khan, More
Let’s be honest here—we’re all full of crap with our New Year’s fitness resolutions. We stomp into the gym on January 2nd with a “clear eyes, full heart, can’t lose” mentality à la Friday Night Lights, but wake up in December with nothing but a pizza-filled potbelly and regret. Ergo, it should come as no surprise that one of the world’s largest streaming services has launched a dedicated space to share fitness-related music content and light a fire under the collective ass of its subscriber base. Apple Music today announced its new “Fitness DJ Mix” series, a hub where artists and DJs share exclusive mixes designed to offer spirited workout experiences. Moving forward, fans can expect one new mix each month. The first collection features...
Daniel Allan’s “Overstimulated” EP Is An Honest Look Into His Creative Process
After releasing three singles to give fans a taste of what’s to come, Daniel Allan has finally released his Overstimulated EP in its entirety. Overstimulated offers a transparent look into Allan’s headspace and creative process across its six tracks, each of which feels more heartfelt than the last. Additionally, he’s tapped a handful of talented collaborators to join in on his forward-thinking, pop-oriented sound including Idarose, DEEGAN, DLG., and bloody white. “Overstimulated is a project that comments on my personal journey and its overwhelming nature,” Allan said. “When life gets hectic, my primary coping mechanism is to lock myself in a room and work it out with music. Sometimes I don’t really know how to communicate, so I suppose this proje...
Pegboard Nerds and Sophon Team Up for Drum & Bass Banger “Shine”
The relationship between Pegboard Nerds and Monstercat is the gift that keeps on a giving. The Scandinavian bass music duo are longtime favorites of the Monstercat faithful, releasing music on the powerhouse indie electronic music label at a dizzying pace over the course of the last decade. Tracks like 2012’s “Disconnected” and 2016’s “Weaponize” continue to be rinsed by their dance music contemporaries in DJ sets and music festival performances. Pegboard Nerds have now returned to Monstercat with a riveting single called “Shine,” which arrives under the imprint’s “Uncaged” banner. A drum & bass banger, the new track was produced in collaboration with fellow electronic music duo Sophon, the side project of...
Judas Priest to Perform as Four-Piece, Dropping Andy Sneap from Their Touring Lineup
Judas Priest will play their upcoming tour as a four-piece after dropping guitarist and producer Andy Sneap from their live lineup. The legendary metal act’s rescheduled 2022 North American tour kicks off March 4th in Peoria, Illinois, with tickets available via Ticketmaster. Initially, a statement from the band suggested that the split was amicable, with Sneap leaving to concentrate on production — including work on Judas Priest’s next album. Judas Priest stated, “Hello maniacs! We are chomping at the British Steel bit to return to world touring… celebrating 50 years of Judas Priest as an an even more powerful, relentless four piece heavy metal band – with Glenn [Tipton] coming out on stage with us here and there as before. Big thanks to Andy for all you’ve done and continuing to be in th...
Encanto Soundtrack Unseats Adele’s 30 as No. 1 Album on Billboard 200
After six weeks atop the Billboard 200, Adele’s 30 has been toppled by the soundtrack to Encanto, the animated Disney film featuring songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Encanto earned 72,000 equivalent album units for the week ending January 6th, with streaming activity making up the majority of that sum. The two most popular songs from the soundtrack, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure,” respectively debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 50 and No. 54 last week, and are expected to climb even higher. The film centers around the Madrigals, a family who live in a charmed place called an Encanto, hidden in the mountains of Colombia. Every child in the family has a unique gift except for one, Mirabel (Stephanie Beatriz), who discovers the magic surrounding th...
Betty White Died Six Days After Suffering Stroke
Betty White’s death certificate has revealed that the television icon suffered a stroke six days before she died. Via TMZ, the official cause of death is listed as cerebrovascular accident, or loss of blood flow to parts of the brain. Reportedly, she was alert and cogent following the stroke, and passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 31st, just weeks short of her 100th birthday. According to PageSix, her final words were “Allen,” in apparent reference to her late husband Allen Ludden. White would have enjoyed her centennial birthday on January 17th. On that day, theaters will screen Betty White: A Celebration, a film marking 100 years since she was born, although it was slightly altered following her death. That same date, her hometown of Oak Park, Illinois will ce...
Elvis Costello Says He Won’t Perform “Oliver’s Army” Anymore, Tells Radio Stations Not to Play It
Elvis Costello is retiring one of his biggest songs from his live show. In a new interview with The Telegraph, the singer-songwriter said he wouldn’t perform his 1979 hit “Oliver’s Army” live anymore, and that radio stations should stop playing it. Written about the conflict in Northern Ireland, “Oliver’s Army” contains the lyrics “Only takes one itchy trigger/ One more widow, one less white n****.” Costello defended his use of the slur, noting its historical context, but said he would stop performing it to avoid controversy. “If I wrote that song today, maybe I’d think twice about it,” Costello said. “That’s what my grandfather was called in the British army — it’s historically a fact — but people hear that word go off like a bell and accuse me of something that I didn’t intend....
New Kanye Netflix Documentary Jeen-Yuhs Hits Theaters Next Month
Act 1 of Netflix’s three-part documentary Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy is getting a nationwide theatrical release on February 10, Rolling Stone reports. The first part of the film will hit theaters ahead of its Netflix premiere on February 16. Netflix issued new a teaser trailer with the release date earlier today (January 10). The clip includes footage of Kanye West (now legally known as Ye), scored by Caroline Shaw’s “Partita for 8 Voices.” Jeen-Yuhs has been in the making for over two decades, and was helmed by Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah (aka Coodie & Chike). It will feature previously unreleased archival footage of Ye. The film was slated to premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival later this month, however the in-person ceremony was eventually canceled due to the ri...
8 Songs You Should Listen to Now: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our writers are playing obsessively and highlighting some of the Pitchfork staff’s favorite new music. The playlist is a grab-bag of tracks: Its only guiding principle is that these are the songs you’d gladly send to a friend. This week’s Pitchfork Selects playlist features The Weeknd, Chief Keef, Let’s Eat Grandma, and more. Listen below and follow our playlists on Apple Music and Spotify. (Pitchfork earns a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site...
New Young Dolph Tribute Album Announced
A new Young Dolph tribute album has been announced. Paper Route EMPIRE Presents: Long Live Dolph includes new songs by Key Glock, Snupe Bandz, Big Moochie Grape, Kenny Muney, and others. The project honors the late rapper, who was shot and killed in his native Memphis in November of last year. The album arrives January 21 via PRE. Listen to the compilation’s lead single, Jay Fizzle’s “LLD,” below. Read “Remembering Young Dolph, a Rapper of Uncommon Generosity” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker Announce U.S. Tour
Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker have announced a summer tour of the United States together. The Wild Hearts Tour starts in Virginia on July 21, concluding in Central Park. A dollar from the sale of each ticket will go to nonprofit causes for post-carceral support via Plus1. See the full itinerary below. Last spring, Olsen and Van Etten joined forces on the single “Like I Used To.” Olsen followed that with Aisles, a 1980s covers EP featuring songs by Alphaville, Men Without Hats, and Billy Idol. After releasing her third album Little Oblivions early last year, Baker reunited with her Boygenius band mates for a benefit show in November, their first gig together since 2018. Read about “Like I Used To” at No. 12 on Pitchfork’s list of the 100 Best Songs of 2021. Sharon Va...
