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Listen to Flux Pavilion’s Genre-Bending Banger, “Technicolour Psychic Vision”
The decision to title a track “Technicolour Psychic Vision” is a bold one, but as usual, Flux Pavilion delivers. The track was released today on Flux’s Circus Records. And like its name suggests, “Technicolour Psychic Vision” is a captivating rush of kaleidoscopic dubstep. Blending rock influences with funky vocoders and screeching bass patches, it’s a masterclass in genre cohesion. Check out “Technicolour Psychic Vision” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The new single arrives amid a huge year for Flux, who recently dropped a deeply meaningful record called “I’m Delighted.” It was the first posthumous song released after the death of dubstep star Cookie Monsta, a close friend and collaborator who...
Music Festivals Are Notorious for Inaccessibility—This Organization Is Pushing for Change In 2023
Music festivals are notorious for being inaccessible. People with disabilities working in the music industry have overwhelmingly chose not to disclose their non-visible conditions to their employers for a number of reasons. Event accessibility organization Attitude is Everything (AIE) is working to expel this stigma by partnering with music festival associations to ensure there are more practical measures embedded into their booking and operational processes. As part of a campaign called #FestivalsWithoutBarriers, AIE has reportedly started working with the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), the Association of Festival Organizers (AFO) and the British Arts Festival Association (BAFA). These organizations’ employees and members are working on measures to establish a bet...
Celebrate the Release of “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet” With 10 New Remixes of the Series’ Iconic Songs
Just in time for the debut of Pokémon‘s long-awaited 9th generation of games is a brand new look at some of the series’ most iconic tracks. The same day gamers around the world get their hands on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet comes a new remix compilation album, VGM Essentials: Pokémon Remixed, from Firaga Records and Occult Cats. 10 artists have taken on music from 2016’s Pokémon Sun & Moon, 2010’s Pokémon Black & White and the games that started it all, 1996’s Pokémon Red & Blue. The theme songs associated with in-game locations like “Viridian Forest,” “Aether Paradise,” “Lavender Town,” “Pokémon Center” and the “Mahalo Trail” have been transformed by RoboRob, Subcreati...
Mason Talbot Drops Soulful House Anthem, “Lookin’ For”
In the midst of a breakout year, Mason Talbot has poured gasoline on the hype with a stunning new single, “Lookin’ For.” It’s easy to hear why renowned house music producers like MK, Hannah Wants and Lee Foss have been supporting the young beatsmith. “Lookin’ For” is minimal in nature, but resounding in its arrangement and sound design. It’s soulful house music at its finest, bursting at its seams with radiant U.K. influences and visceral sound design. It’s easy to get hypnotized by the track’s bluesy vocals at first listen, but its real pièce de résistance is its bassline. Talbot produces a thick low end here, one that you can feel in your bones as it runs roughshod through thumping drums. It all points to yet another scintillati...
Ab-Soul Announces First New Album in Six Years, Herbert, Shares “Gang’Nem”: Stream
Six long years since his last LP Do What Thou Wilt, the once-prolific Ab-Soul is back to announce to his fifth studio album, Herbert. It drops December 16th via Top Dawg Entertainment, and Ab-Soul is offering a preview with the single “Gang’Nem” featuring Fre$H. The artist born Herbert Anthony Stevens IV came to prominence as part of the first iconic TDE class that also featured Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, and Jay Rock. He released four albums between 2011 and 2016 and then faded from public view, returning in 2020 with “Dangerookipawaa Freestyle” and guest appearances on albums by Isiah Rashad, Reason, and Jhené Aiko. So far this year he’s dropped “Hollaindaise,” “Moonshooter,” and “Do Better,” any of which might be appearing on ...
James Bond Composer David Arnold Recalls Collaborating with Chris Cornell for Casino Royale: “He Was the Most Normal Person”
Iconic British audio brand Bowers & Wilkins hosted a special event at London’s Abbey Road Studios on Thursday, November 10th, uniting audiophiles and James Bond diehards for a unique night of music (and, of course, martinis). Celebrating 60 years of iconic James Bond music, the event, dubbed The Sound of 007, featured an incredible live performance of Bond theme songs by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra inside the storied Studio One. The orchestra was introduced by composer and songwriter David Arnold, who is known for five Bond films, as well as shows like Good Omens and BBC’s Sherlock. Speaking to Consequence in a most secret room at Abbey Road (no photos allowed, so you’ll have to take our word for it), Arnold recalls teaming up with the late Chris Cornell for “You Know My N...
Comedians Investigate Ho-Ho-Homicide in Teaser for Murderville’s Who Killed Santa?: Watch
Reindeer or not, Santa wasn’t ready for this slay in the first teaser for Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Mystery. The improvised mystery series returns to Netflix December 15th. Will Arnett reprises his role as Detective Terry Seattle, whose powerful mustache is matched by his powerful aura of divorce. The one-off holiday special co-stars Maya Rudolph and Jason Bateman as trainee detectives attempting to solve a ho-ho-homicide, with the same catch as Season 1: The guest stars don’t get a script, and have to improvise their way to the crime’s solution. The teaser shows Rudolph and Bateman undergoing the kinds of humiliation that will be familiar from Season 1, including insults (“Well, if it isn’t the ghost of Christmas ass,”) and being forced to drink milk out of dog bowl. Check out ...
Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde Break Up After Nearly Two Years: Report
Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde are putting a pause on their relationship after two years, according to multiple media reports. People, TMZ, and Page Six all report that Styles and Wilde are “on a break” due to their conflicting schedules. Styles is returning overseas to continue his “Love On Tour,” while Wilde plans to remain in Los Angeles to work on her own projects and care for her two children, which she shares with former partner Jason Sudeikis. “They’re on a break. It’s impossible to have a relationship when he’s in every continent next year and Olivia has her job and her kids,” a source told Page Six. Advertisement Related Video “It’s a very amicable decision… They’re still very close friends,” People adds. Styles and Wilde began dating on the set of Don’t Worry Darling in early 2021...
#BlackPlanetBack: Will Twitter’s Downturn Spark New Interest In BlackPlanet?
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 10 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first...
Travis Scott & Pharrell Link Up For New Record, “Down In Atlanta”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Koerner / Getty Now that the backlash from the tragic events of Astroworld has lessened, a bit, Travis Scott is ready to get back out there and put out some new work for his hardcore day ones. Looking to return with a bang, Travis Scott teased a new collaboration with none other than the OG producer from another planet, Pharrell Williams, for his latest cut “Down In Atlanta.” Taking to social media to post a pic of the two kicking it at the “Down In Atlanta” video shoot, Travis seems ready to get back in the limelight and stunt on everyone in his exclusive Cactus Jack Air Jordans that everyone covets but no one can get. Life ain’t fair sometimes. No word on whether “Down In Atlanta” is a cut off of Travis’ new album or Pharrell’s upcoming Phri...
HHW Gaming: Sonic Co-Creator Yuji Naka Pinched For Insider Trading
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Igor Kutyaev / Getty Well, this is shocking. Sonic The Hedgehog’s co-creator, Yuji Naka, and two other Square Enix employees are now in prison for illegally trying to increase their sonic rings, aka money, via insider trading. FNN, a Japanese news site, first reported the troubling and eyebrow-raising news, corroborated by the Asahi Shimbun newspaper in an English report that Yuji Naka, co-creator of Sonic The Hedgehog and former head of developer Sonic Team was arrested for insider trading. Per Polygon: Naka is alleged to have bought stock in developer Aiming in early 2020, based on inside information that it would be developing a Dragon Quest mobile game, Dragon Quest Tact. At the time, publisher Square Enix’s partnership with Aiming on the game wa...
HHW Gaming: PlayStation’s Black Friday Sale Is Officially LIVE
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: PlayStation / All-New PlayStation Plus Thanksgiving is right around the corner, the folks at PlayStation are already in a giving mood and have kicked off their Black Friday sale, and it is full of goodies. Black Friday has come early for PlayStation owners. The company announced many deals on its new PlayStation Plus tiered service, accessories, and some games. Starting today, PlayStation owners can get a yearly PS Plus Premium subscription for $89.99, usually $119.99. A yearly PS Plus Extra has been reduced to $74.99 from $99.99, and a yearly PS Plus Essential membership now goes for $44.99, originally $59.99. You can also score discounts on PlayStation 5 accessories like DualSense Controllers, which cost $25 less than their original price. Pulse 3...
