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Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce 2023 World Tour Featuring Iggy Pop, The Roots, The Strokes & More
The Red Hot Chili Peppers announced the dates for their 2023 world tour on Monday morning (Dec. 5), a massive outing that will have the veteran pop rock funkers playing a mix of stadium and festival dates. The 23-date tour is support of the two studio albums the Chili Peppers released this year, Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen, is slated to kick off on March 29 with a show at BC Place in Vancouver and feature stops in Las Vegas, Minneapolis, San Diego and Phoenix, as well as a slot at the Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama on May 19. The tour will feature support for a wide variety of rock, pop and hip-hop acts on a rotating basis, including The Strokes, Iggy Pop, The Roots, The Mars Volta, St. Vincent, City and Colour, Thundercat and King Princess. The dates wil...
Kim Petras Talks Gender Identity, Idolizing Pop Icons | Growing Up
Ever since she was young, Kim Petras has remained dedicated to her songwriting craft. For her installment of Billboard’s Growing Up, the German singer reflected on her gender identity and how a move to Los Angeles at 19 helped fulfill her childhood dreams of pop stardom. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flexi-form-tag type=”article” class=”fl-textarea&#...
Chart Rewind: In 1987, Belinda Carlisle’s ‘Heaven Is a Place on Earth’ Ascended to No. 1
By 1987, Belinda Carlisle had become a chart mainstay. Five years earlier, she and her Los Angeles pop-punk band The Go-Go’s became the first all-female group to top the Billboard 200 when their debut album, Beauty and the Beat, spent six weeks at No. 1 in 1982. The same year, the quintet followed with the top 10 LP Vacation and, in 1984, the top 20 Talk Show. They also scored five top 40 Billboard Hot 100 hits, including “Our Lips Are Sealed” and “We Got the Beat.” The Go-Go’s went on hiatus after Talk Show, but Carlisle didn’t slow down. Her 1986 debut solo LP, Belinda, reached No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and spawned a No. 3 Hot 100 hit, “Mad About You.” It wasn’t until the end of the following year that Carlisle, then 29, made her first solo trip to the top of the Hot 100 with “Heaven I...
SoundCloud, Third & Hayden Team Up for Joint Venture
SoundCloud has linked up with Third & Hayden, the Atlanta management and services company founded by music exec Kei Henderson, for a joint venture, the companies announced today (Dec. 5). The new venture will see Third & Hayden signing new acts to its label and developing them with the help of SoundCloud’s services division, which will provide marketing, A&R, distribution and promotion support, as well as financial backing. The first two acts to sign to the new venture are Los Angeles singer/songwriter Jordan Hawkins and Atlanta-based rapper Key!. The deal is the latest for SoundCloud’s new roster initiative, which has previously inked a joint venture with Quality Control’s Solid Foundation Management to work on new acts and signed distribution deals with Lil Pump, Tekno and Al...
A$AP Rocky Gets Behind the Wheel of Custom Mercedes-Benz 190E in New “Shittin’ Me” Music Video
A$AP Rocky has shared a music video for his new single “Shittin’ Me,” which dropped via A$AP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records on Friday. Directed by Grin Machine, the visual opens with a hazy panoramic scan of what looks like to the aftermath of a night out before cutting to Rocky in the boardroom. After bossing around his employees while using one as a footstool, he links up with his friends to play video games and count his hard-earned money. It also features Rocky’s real-life custom replica of the Mercedes-Benz 190E from Need for Speed Unbound. The title tapped AWGE last month to lead a campaign that enabled players to compete with Rocky in-game for a chance to win the virtual car. “Grin Machine did a great job paying homage to the game collaboration with AWGE with the fun ...
Metro Boomin Shares Instrumental Version of Sophomore LP ‘HEROES & VILLAINS’
Metro Boomin is following up on the release of Friday’s HEROES & VILLAINS with an instrumental edition of the album. The “Heroes Version” of the LP features all of its original songs alongside stripped-down iterations that truly allow Young Metro’s studio skills to shine through. While it’s unlikely listeners will be choosing to bump the instrumental version over the star-studded original — which packs in guest appearances from Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, Future and Gunna, among others — the “Heroes” edition makes for an interesting exercise in giving Metro’s production choices a close listen. It can also function as a foundation for rapper and producers to freestyle over or sample in their own singles. The sophomore effort from Metro arrived four years after its debut solo LP, NOT ALL H...
SZA Brings “Shirt” and New Track “Blind” to SNL
This past weekend, SZA stopped by Saturday Night Live (SNL) to perform “Shirt” and a new track “Blind” from her forthcoming sophomore album. The latest episode was hosted by Keke Palmer, making for an all-around exciting episode. Kicking off her musical performance was her upbeat track “Shirt,” which was previously released on October 28. Dressed in a casual Harley Davidson tee and baggy pants, SZA cascaded across the song against two backup dancers and blue-toned light effects. Following “Shirt,” SZA slowed things down to debut her song “Blind,” which was initially teased at the end of the “Shirt” music video. Dressed in an oversized button-down shirt, a loose tie and a blue and gold “S” hat, the contemplative and melodic created a calm atmosphere. Aside from the band, the surrounding vis...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce 2023 Tour With The Strokes, Iggy Pop and More
Red Hot Chili Peppers are prepping for another massive tour in 2023. Commencing in March, the band will perform a series of stadium shows and festivals across North America and the U.K. The former run, which features stops in Vancouver, Las Vegas, San Diego, Houston and Gulf Shores’ Hangout Music Festival, will include two guests at each show, chosen from The Strokes, St. Vincent, the Mars Volta, Thundercat and City and Colour. On the U.K. leg, which stops in London, Glasgow and additional locations, Iggy Pop and The Roots will join the Red Hot Chili Peppers for select dates. Notably, King Princess will appear at a select number of shows on both continents. The forthcoming tour will provide continued support for the band’s 2022 records, Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream...
DJ Plentysongsz – Best Of Bella Shmurda & Seyi Vibez 2022 Mix
Here is a new release mixtape from DJ Plentysongz titled “Best Of Bella Shmurda & Seyi Vibez 2022.” DJ Plentysongz thrills fans’ of Bella Shmurda & Seyi Vibez with a head-to-head song compilation titled “Best Of Bella Shmurda & Seyi Vibez 2022.” The songs on the new mixtape are their most current releases from them. However, you’ll enjoy the new mixtape and you can also check his previous mix titled “Naijaloaded Hot Songs Mix.” Tracklist 1. Bella Shmurda – Contraband2. Bella Shmurda – Oh oh3. Seyi Vibez – Big Vibe4. Seyi Vibez – Gangsta5. Bella Shmurda – Addicted6. Bella Shmurda – No other7. Seyi Vibez – Saro8. Seyi Vibez – Catalyst9. Bella Shmurda – Man of the year10. Bella Shmurda – World11. Seyi Vibez – Diafada12. Seyi Vibez – Pay day13. Bella Shmurda – Triumphant14. Bella S...
VIDEO: Reekado Banks – Holla Me
Reekado Banks’ official “Holla Me” music video is out now. Nigerian singer Reekado Banks drops the accompanying visual to his released single, “Holla Me” which is a lot entertaining. The groovy is a compelling work of pop fantasy that once again displays Reekado Banks’ captivating voice and bigger character, both of which have previously been a part of big successes. The music video is creative and fun with a simple and brilliant execution. This was shot and directed by Dammy Twitch. Watch and share Reekado Banks – “Holla Me” below. [embedded content]
DJ du 255 – Best Of UK Drill Songs Mix 2022
Enjoy the new mixtape from DJ du 255 titled “Best Of UK Drill Songs 2022 Mix.” Are you a lover of UK drill songs then look no further DJ du 255 got you covered with his latest release mixtape titled “Best Of UK Drill Songs 2022 Mix.” The mix is a fantastic compilation of songs from artists like Central Cee, Pop Smoke, Tion Wayne, and ArrDee, among others. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share DJ du 255 – “Best Of UK Drills Songs 2022 Mix” below.Download
Letter From the Editor: We Made It!!
December? Already? I didn’t want to believe it, but then I thoughtfully gazed out the frost-covered window and saw all the leaves had dropped dead near my New York City apartment, and I had no choice but to accept two truths: A) 2022 is basically over and B) There hasn’t actually been any frost yet, turns out I just need to clean my window. The good news is that we’ve got something — many somethings, even — to show for it. The Consequence team did a ton this year, from launching cover stories in April (many shout-outs to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack White, and Ozzy Osbourne, our first group of willing artists) and covering festivals around the world, to bringing back our Midyear Report and celebrating our 15th anniversary on this earth. Along the way, as many artists returned from hibernati...
