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Porter Robinson Announces Debut of New “Nurture” Live Show With a Full Band
Porter Robinson has a habit of pulling out all the stops to make his own Second Sky Music Festival a memorable experience, and this year will be no exception. Robinson has announced his plans to showcase a new experience for Nurture, his scintillating sophomore album. He took to Twitter to reveal a “reimagined” live show, which will feature a full band at his side. Robinson elaborated that rehearsals for his headlining set, dubbed “”Porter Robinson (Together Live),” with the live band are already well underway. And there’s a familiar face in the ranks that fans of the “Mirror” producer are likely to recognize. YouTube creator keudae, a musician with over 75,000 subscribers, has filmed several popular piano covers of Robi...
New Book Revisits Daft Punk’s First-Ever Interview and Unmasked Cover Shoot
Daft Punk may no longer be together, but we’re not ready to stop reliving the duo’s golden days just yet. Fortunately, Disco Pogo‘s forthcoming book, Daft Punk – We Were The Robots, makes it easy to rediscover and celebrate the duo’s many historic achievements. The hardback book aggregates the stories, interviews and photographs that shaped Daft Punk’s meteoric rise to greatness, including several gems from the pre-internet era that may have otherwise been lost deep in the electronic music archives, like handwritten notes and drawings. Much of the book covers Daft Punk through the lens of their earliest media appearances, including their first-ever interview. The chat was printed in Jockey Slut, a British publication which ran from 1993 to 200...
Fans Threaten To Boycott ‘Game Of Thrones’ Book After Authors Cry About Black Valyrians
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ollie Upton / HBO People are moving to boycott a new “Game of Thrones” book because its two co-authors are joining the chorus of whiny white and white-adjacent crybabies who have their medieval-era long johns in a bunch over the casting of Black actors to portray characters who were described as pale in the source material. From The Grio: Fans of the sprawling fantasy series are boycotting the new book out this month, “The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One,” because of what they perceive as a “history of racism” from co-authors Linda Antonsson and Elio M. García Jr. Fans’ dismay with Antonsson and Garcia dates to well before George R.R. Martin’s fantasy epic was adapted for HBO. The husband-and-wife writing te...
Sharon Osbourne Agrees With Kanye West BLM ‘Scam’ Comments
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Steven Ferdman / Getty Former talk show co-host and reality star Sharon Osbourne offered her opinion on Kanye West’s recent antics—including designing a shirt that said “White Lives Matter” for his YZY SZN 9 fashion show. The famous Brit who is married to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne was caught by TMZ while out shopping on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and asked about the shirt. She replied by saying that “everybody matters.” When told that West said that “Black Lives Matter is a scam,” Osbourne laughed saying, “Well, we gave $900,000 to that and I’d like my money back… I wish he would have said that before.” TMZ surmised that the couple presumably donated the money in 2020. She was adamant in saying that West shouldn’t be “canceled” a...
President Biden Gives Pardons As Part Of Federal Marijuana Reform
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Pacific Press / Getty President Joe Biden took a huge step in advancing marijuana reform in the nation, issuing pardons for those convicted of simple possession as part of a new policy. On Thursday afternoon (Oct. 6), President Biden issued a statement through his official account on Twitter, stating he was “taking steps to end our failed approach” regarding the federal government’s stance on marijuana. As the first step, he issued a pardon for all of those convicted of simple possession of marijuana on the federal level. Related Stories “There are thousands of people who were previously convicted of simple possession who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result. My pardon will remove this burden,” he wrote. The second s...
Kodak Black Is Big Mad That Latto Won Song Of The Year At BET Hip Hop Awards
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic) / (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic) Kodak Black is having a hell of a comeback run. But the fact that Latto won the trophy he thought he should of won got him in his feelings. As spotted on Complex the Pompano Beach, Florida native has been very vocal about the recent BET Hip Hop Awards. Latto’s “Big Energy” won for Song Of The Year and he took to Instagram Live to share his opinion on it. “Why y’all ain’t make my sh*t tie with cappuccino? But y’all made sure Caresha Please be a tie with Drink Champs. This whole sh*t looked like a damn plot,” he exclaimed. “Then I look at the ‘gram like what shawty blocked me for? They probably hollering at BET, like don’t give him that sh*t. I told weeks ago. Wat...
Song of the Week: Fiona Apple Reads Tolkien Poetry on “Where the Shadows Lie”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Fiona Apple makes a fantastical return with “Where the Shadows Lie.” The music of Fiona Apple has a way of making itself feel suspended in time. From the straightforward, piano-heavy compositions of her 1996 debut Tidal to the raucous, ramshackle qualities of 2020’s Fetch the Bolt Cutters, the iconic musician might’ve been a spokesperson of turn-of-the-century doom — but her sound is void of a specific era. Really, it’s a trait that Apple shares with the Lord of the Rings franchise...
Right Said Fred Change Minds, Call Beyoncé “Arrogant” for Using “I’m Too Sexy”
Right Said Fred have said at least one thing wrong. On July 22nd they warmly acknowledged a writing credit on Beyoncé‘s July 29th album, Renaissance, but in a new interview with the Sun, the duo appeared to have retracted that sentiment, calling her “arrogant” and claiming that she didn’t ask permission for using the melody to their hit, “I’m Too Sexy.” The saga began even before the release of Renaissance, which used part of the hook of “I’m Too Sexy” on “Alien Superstar.” The official Twitter account for the brothers tweeted, “It’s nice to get writing credit on the new Beyoncé album.” The account also hit the like button on responses to their tweet offering congratulations. But when speaking to the Sun, Chris and Fred Fairchild sang a differen...
Rap Song of the Week: Quavo and Takeoff Move Forward as a Duo with “Two Infinity Links”
Rap Song of the Week breaks down all the hip-hop tracks you need to hear every Friday. Check out the full playlist here. This week, Migos members Quavo and Takeoff push on as a duo on “Two Infinity Links,” the opening track from their new album, Only Built for Infinity Links. After months of speculation, Quavo and Takeoff essentially admitted Migos are done (for now) earlier this week. During an appearance on DJ Scream’s Big Facts podcast, Quavo alluded to family loyalty and explained the situation was “something to do with the three brothers” rather than Offset’s recent label issues. Meanwhile, Takeoff left the door open for the return of Offset, mentioning they told him to fix “whatever ain’t right.” Regardless of what went down, Quavo and Takeoff are determined to prove their ...
Mike Patton: “Singers Are Fucking Idiots”
If anyone knows singing, it’s Mike Patton. He fronts numerous bands and has one of the greatest — if not the greatest — vocal ranges of all time. That all said, Patton insists that “singers are fucking idiots.” In a new interview with Bandcamp that focuses on his extensive discography with his various bands and projects — including Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Dead Cross, Fantômas, Tomahawk, and more — Patton discussed his role as a singer. “I still see it as, ‘I am here to help,’” reasoned Patton. “I am a component. I think that’s important, but let’s be honest: Singers are fucking idiots. They think they own the fucking show, but they don’t, okay? That’s one thing I’ve learned over the years: All you’ve gotta do is sit back and be a part of the fucking band.” Advertisement Related Vi...
Jazmine Sullivan Releases New Song “Stand Up”: Listen
Jazmine Sullivan is back with new music. Her latest single, “Stand Up,” was made for Till, Chinonye Chukwu’s new film about Emmet Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. Find the song, produced and co-written by Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II, below. “I’m honored to be able to contribute to such a powerful film about such a historic and tragic moment in American history,” Sullivan said in a statement shared with Variety and Rolling Stone. “I believe that part of my purpose is to give space for stories that are often ignored and silenced; the Black experience in particular.” “It was a genuine dream come true to have Jazmine Sullivan pen and perform ‘Stand Up’ as the end credit song of Till,” Chinonye Chukwu added in a press statement. “A passionate artist and activist, Jazmine delivers an anthem ...
Low Cancel More Shows as Mimi Parker Continues Cancer Treatment
Low have called off their remaining European dates as Mimi Parker continues to receive treatment for ovarian cancer. The cancellations follow the news in August that the duo would pull several dates on the continent as a precautionary measure. “We were hoping she would be healthy enough to do the UK/Europe tour we had planned for November, but it is clear that we should stay home and continue with treatment and care as she is still struggling with ovarian cancer,” the band’s Alan Sparhawk wrote. The statement continued: There have been difficult days but your love has sustained us and will continue to lift us through this time. Our hearts go out immediately to others in similar situations but who don’t have as many people sending such love and healing wishes. Find someone who is alon...
