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Mabe Fratti: Se Ve Desde Aquí
Mabe Fratti’s music tends to pull in opposite directions, torn between friction and release. On 2019’s Pies sobre la tierra and 2021’s Será que ahora podremos entendernos, the Guatemalan-born, Mexico City-based cellist, composer, and singer spun vast, verdant worlds out of tangled loops and layers. Those albums were notable for their fullness: lilting cello lines and Fratti’s high, plaintive voice, often multi-tracked or run through Auto-Tune, entwined above dense thickets of synthesizer and reverb. Her songs could be chaotic—tendrils of noise, like the buzz of a charred amplifier, might run beneath even the most angelic refrain—but their chief characteristic was an overwhelming sense of yearning, expressed in searching vocal melodies. If those first two albums were lush, leafy gardens, th...
20 Stars Who Almost Have an EGOT
Awards and the entertainment industry go hand in hand, as celebrating the accomplishments of people within the industry and recognizing entertainment legends is now an ingrained part of the culture. While winning multiple awards for one’s achievements is seen as evidence of exemplary talent, winning awards at the four most prominent ceremonies — to EGOT — is an entirely different story. EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winners are seen as the best of the best within their respective crowds. First coined by actor Philip Michael Thomas in 1984, its an accomplishment that many within the entertainment industry strive for. However, as of 2022 only 17 people have ever achieved the status, including John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Robert Lopez, Mel Brooks, Alan Menken, Whoopi Goldberg, and Audrey ...
Emma Ruth Rundle Announces Spring 2023 North American Tour, Shares Documentary: Stream
Emma Ruth Rundle has announced a Spring 2023 North American solo tour and unveiled a new tour documentary titled “All I Know of Love.” The newly announced dates will mark Rundle’s first time touring stateside in support of her most recent releases: 2021’s Engine of Hell full-length and 2022’s Orpheus Looking Back EP. The outing kicks off March 24th at the Saint James Hall in Vancouver, Canada, and runs through a April 9th show at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City. Experimental saxophonist and multi-genre artist Patrick Shiroishi will provide support. Advertisement Related Video Ticket pre-sales begin Wednesday October 26th at 10 a.m. local time, with general sales starting Friday (October 28th) at 10 a.m. local time. You can pick up tickets via Ticketmaster. Along with the tour announcemen...
How To Watch Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Given the recent uptick in musician-related biopics, it’s only fitting for a performer of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s acclaim to be next in line. But in typical Weird Al fashion, this “documentary” will have a satirical approach to the parody singer’s career. With Eric Appel taking on director duties for the script that was co-written by Yankovic, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story stars Daniel Radcliffe as the famed parody song musician, alongside Rainn Wilson, Evan Rachel Wood, Julianne Nicholson, and many many more. However, ahead of its upcoming release, the comedy won’t be available via traditional platforms. Thus, here’s how to watch the upcoming feature film Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Where Can I Watch Weird? Advertisement Related Video Like many new releases, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story wo...
How to Get Tickets to Dermot Kennedy’s 2023 Tour
Dermot Kennedy has unveiled dates to “The Sonder Tour,” his 2023 North American trek with tickets arriving just ahead of his upcoming sophomore LP, Sonder. The Irish singer-songwriter’s latest route launches well past the album’s November 4th release, but that leaves plenty of time for new singles like “Something to Someone” and “Kiss Me” to become as beloved as the tunes in Dermot’s own My15 playlist. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Dermot Kennedy’s Next Tour? Dermot Kennedy has several appearances remaining on his schedule for 2022 including shows in Denver, Memphis, and Boston as well as two stops in Texas that serve as his final performances of the year. Advertisement Related Video He opens 2023 with European and UK legs that kick o...
K-Pop Star Lee Chanhyuk Gets Head Buzzed While Singing New Single ‘Panorama’: Watch the Performance-Art Production
While K-pop performances are synonymous with coordinated choreography and flashy stage setups, singer-producer Lee Chanhyuk brought something entirely new — and shocking — to the live stage. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In support of his newly released album Error on Oct. 17, Chanhyuk took to the South Korean music television program Inkigayo to deliver one of the first performances of the LP’s lead single “Panorama.” But instead of bringing the synth-pop cut to life with a dramatic spotlight and onstage mirror like he did previously, the singer opened his performance sitting completely still in a chair and wouldn’t move until the cameras cut. With just the stand holding a microphone near his mouth, a barber wrapped a sed...
Christian McBride & Inside Straight Win Big at Inaugural Jazz Music Awards: Full List
Christian McBride & Inside Straight were the top winners at the inaugural Jazz Music Awards, which were held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. McBride & Inside Straight received two of the eight competitive awards — best mainstream artist and best duo, group or big band. McBride, 50, an eight-time Grammy winner, was on the road in Europe and unable to attend the event. The show, dubbed Celebrating the Spirit of Jazz, was co-hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater and actor Delroy Lindo. Terri Lyne Carrington was the show’s musical director and co-executive producer. A mid-show medley of “songs of social justice” featured Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jazzmeia Horn, and Ledisi. Reeves opened the segment with her 1994 composition, “E...
Disgraced Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland Is Back With a New Post-Prison Venture
Billy McFarland, convicted felon and founder of the infamous 2017 Fyre Festival, is back with a new venture. In a video released Monday (Oct. 24) to TikTok and YouTube Shorts, the disgraced entrepreneur — who was released from prison in March after serving four years behind bars — notes he’s “working on something new” that’s “a little crazier but a whole lot bigger than anything I’ve ever tried before.” He then flips a whiteboard to reveal a treasure map taped to the other side and says he’ll reveal the full scope of his plans in November. “This time, everybody’s invited,” he adds, before ripping the treasure map from the whiteboard to reveal a phone number. Calling the number from a cell phone causes a text message reading “Welcome to the Treasure Hunt” to be automatically delivered to th...
Taylor Swift Transforms Into Cinderella for Sparkling ‘Bejeweled’ Video
Taylor Swift had yet another gift for fans at the stroke of midnight on Tuesday (Oct. 25), unveiling her second Midnights music video, this time for the shimmering “Bejeweled.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Cinderella-inspired clip stars Swift in the familiar lead role, though it’s her bejeweled outfits, not a glass slipper, that catches everyone’s attention. TayTay herself wrote and directed the music video. Keep an eye out for “Prince” Jack Antonoff and cameos from Laura Dern, the Haim sisters and Dita Von Teese, who encourages the pop superstar to slip into a giant cocktail glass. Stay watching for some fiery dragon-action at the close. Earlier in the day, the pop superstar took to Instagram to announce the video’s release. “Mi...
Ye Dropped By CAA Talent Agency, G.O.O.D. Music No Longer Signed By Def Jam
According to reports, the Holywood talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has now dropped Ye due to his recent anti-Semitic statements. A source has noted that CAA has ended its working relationship with the creative following the backlash generated by the anti-Semitic sentiments he has spread on both social media and in recent interviews. Additionally, other reports have also noted that Ye’s G.O.O.D. Music record label is no longer Def Jam Recordings. It is unclear if the split is because of his recent anti-Semitic statements, as Ye’s contract with the label expired following the 2021 release of 2021’s Donda. The news comes after Ye has seemingly emboldened a hate group to display signs furthering the anti-Semitic viewpoint on Interstate 405 in Los Angeles. Last week, the French mult...
Will Yeezy Sneaker Resale Market Survive Ye’s Antisemitism Run?
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paul Marotta / Getty The resale market for sneakers these days have been all kinds of a struggle. But with rumors swirling that adidas may cut ties with Kanye West due to his recent antisemitic statements, resellers are holding on to their Yeezy kicks in hopes of prices hiking should the three stripes brand give Ye the boot. TMZ is reporting that sneaker resellers are holding onto their Yeezy Boosts, Slides, and any other popular adidas sneaker launched under the Yeezy line for now as they await to learn whether adidas will continue their relationship with the controversial rapper or terminate the contract that’s currently “under review.” Sneaker expert Remo of Walk Like Us tells us if Adidas ends the partnership, the market will explode, because the...
Grand Re-Re-Reopening: P-Valley Renewed For Third Season
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Fans of the Starz Network highest-rated show are excited to learn that they will be going back “down to the valley” of Chucalissa, Mississippi—but, it may be a while. P-Valley has been renewed for a third season of 10 episodes about the love and lives of the dancers and staff at The Pynk—described by Vulture as the “little strip club that could.” But, the third season isn’t slated to air until 2024. Creator, showrunner and executive producer Katori Hall said in a statement, “I am blessed beyond measure for this opportunity to write the next chapter of P-Valley. With its complex, dynamic, and beautifully flawed characters, this show is a love letter to marginalized communities in the American South who rarely see t...
