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Todd Haynes’ Velvet Underground Documentary Getting Criterion Release
Todd Haynes’ 2021 documentary The Velvet Underground, previously only available to stream on Apple TV+, is now getting a Criterion Collection release. The new 4K digital master of the film is out December 13. It features new commentary from Haynes and editors Affonso Gonçalves and Adam Kurnitz and outtakes from interviews with people including John Cale and Maureen Tucker. There’s also a 2021 conversation between Haynes, Tucker, and Cale, plus complete versions of excerpted avant-garde films featured in the documentary. An essay from Greil Marcus, written in 2021, is included in the edition’s booklet. Read Pitchfork’s review of the movie, “Todd Haynes’ Velvet Underground Documentary Breathes New Life Into a Beloved Band.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it origina...
Whitney Houston Biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody Gets First Trailer: Watch
Whitney Houston is the subject of the forthcoming biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody, which arrives in theaters on December 21. Its first trailer dropped today (September 15), and it features Stanley Tucci’s Clive Davis alongside Naomi Ackie as Houston. Watch below (via People). I Wanna Dance With Somebody follows Kevin Macdonald’s 2018 documentary Whitney, which was nominated for a Best Music Film Grammy. Bohemian Rhapsody writer Anthony McCarten wrote the new feature. Houston was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020, eight years after her accidental death in 2012. Revisit Pitchfork’s Movie of the Week feature “The Bodyguard Glimpsed the Future of Pop Stardom.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
AKA ft Nasty C – Lemons (Lemonade)
South African rapper, AKA, drops a brand new tune titled – Lemons (Lemonade). Coming in this week is AKA with fresh new music he calls “Lemons” (Lemonade) which he features fellow music colleague Nasty C. The new record “Lemon” is his third outing this year and it is an impressive tune for your listening pleasure. It is a follow-up to his previous song “Mousugu Aki Desune”. Listen and share AKA ft Nasty C – Lemons (Lemonade) below. Download
Magnito ft Majesty Lyn, AO, Caroline, IK & Muje Spark – Girl Problem
Check out this brand new single from Magnito titled – Girl Problem. Nigerian singer, Magnito, drops a brand new single titled “Girl Problem” featuring Majesty Lyn, AO, Caroline, IK, and Muje Spark. The new record is an amazing piece of music in which each of the collaborators delivered brilliant vocals and notable lyrics. It is a follow-up to his previously released track “Taxi Driver” Pt.3. Listen and share Magnito ft Majesty Lyn, AO, Caroline, IK & Muje Spark – Girl Problem below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Magnito_-_Girl_Problem_ft_Majesty_Lyn_AO_Caroline_IK_Muje_Spark__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
CDQ – Doings
Check out this brand new single from CDQ titled – Doings. Nigerian indigenous rapper, CDQ, returns with brand new music for his beloved listeners titled “Doings“. It is a lovely piece of music you should listen to. This is a follow-up to his previously released single “Circumstances” featuring 9umba, MDoovar & Toss. However, the song “Doings” is his third released track for the year and it is a loud & groovy tune to rock your day. It was produced by Masterkraft. Listen and share CDQ – Doings below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CDQ_-_Doings_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Blaq Diamond ft Big Zulu & Siya Ntuli – Qoma
Check out the brand new single from Blaq Diamond titled – Qoma. South African pop duo, Blaq Diamond, dishes out a brand new single titled Qoma, he is joined by Big Zulu & Siya Ntuli for this exciting bop. The new record “Qoma” is his second output for the year and it is a follow-up to his previously released track “llanga”. However, you can add this to your playlist. Listen and share Blaq Diamond ft Big Zulu & Siya Ntuli – Qoma below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Blaq_Diamond_-_Qoma_ft_Big_Zulu_Siya_Ntuli__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Foo Fighters Prep ‘Essential’ Hits Collection
The Foo Fighters will celebrate a quarter century of rocking next month when they release a career-spanning hits collection, The Essential Foo Fighters. The compilation from Sony Music is due out on Oct. 28 and will serve as the sequel to the band’s 2009 hits album and feature a number of songs not included on the previous one. Among the newer tracks featured on Essential are: “Making a Fire” (2021’s Medicine at Midnight), “Rope” (2011’s Wasting Light), “Cold Day in the Sun” (2006’s In Your Honor), “Shame Shame” (Medicine at Midnight), “Walk” (Wasting Light), “These Days” (Wasting Light) and “The Sky is a Neighborhood” (2017’s Concrete and Gold). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The album will be available on vinyl, CD and digitally with...
Lisa Calls Blinks’ Excitement Over ‘BORN PINK’ One of Her ‘Biggest Motivations’: Exclusive
What’s her name, what’s her name? Lisa sat down for a new profile with CR Fashion Book‘s fall/winter 2022 issue revealed Friday (Sept. 16), and Billboard has the exclusive scoop on her thoughts about BLACKPINK‘s new album, her fashion aspirations and more. “Before our comebacks, we always get into lengthy conversations about what we can do to improve,” the Thai K-pop idol told the fashion magazine about how she, Rosé, Jisoo and Jennie approach each new BLACKPINK era. “We try to bring out the best outcomes by discussing our thoughts on music videos, outfits, choreography, and even the littlest details such as hair colors.” The rapper also spoke about her special connection to the girl group’s Blinks, particularly in the lead-up to BORN PINK, which arrived Friday on the heels of ferocious le...
Executive Turntable: iHeartRadio Appoints New Product Chief; Warner Names Legal Head for Catalog
iHeartMedia named Uta Knablein chief product officer at iHeartRadio; she was previously executive vp of iHeartRadio’s flagship products and user experience. Knablein succeeds Chris Williams in the role and will report to iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group CEO Conal Byrne. Tracie Parry was named senior vp, head of business & legal affairs at Warner Recorded Music‘s global catalog division; she was previously senior vp/head of U.S. legal shared services for Warner Music Group’s Center of Excellence. Based in Nashville, Parry will continue much of her previous oversight in the shared services role, with those responsibilities now shifting to the global catalog team. She will additionally bring several members of her current legal team to the global catalog team, including vp of legal affairs...
Garth Brooks’ 24/7 SiriusXM Radio Station to End After 6-Year Run
Six years after its launch, Garth Brooks’ SiriusXM channel, The Garth Channel, will go off the satellite and online radio outlet at midnight Oct. 1. The 24/7 station bowed in September 2016 while Brooks was midway through a multi-year, 390-date arena tour. In 2019, he started a three-year stadium outing that, after a pandemic pause, wraps this weekend in Dublin and sold more than 6.2 million tickets for the North American leg. As the tour winds down, Brooks says he felt it was time to close the radio chapter as well. “[The Garth Channel] sold a ton of tickets for us on the [arena] tour and a ton of tickets for us on the stadium tour and now the drive for what it was and what it stood for is coming to a close,” he tells Billboard. “We plan this purposefully for all our stuff to b...
Live Nation Announces Club Pass Offering Unlimited Access to Concerts Thru End of 2022
Live Nation has announced a new initiative called Club Pass, offering fans access to all general admission shows at their venue of choice through the end of the year. With the purchase of a Club Pass, fans will have access to GA concerts from October 1st to December 31st, 2022. Two versions of the pass are available: The standard Club Pass (priced between $59-$79), which gives fans access to shows at one venue of their choice. Meanwhile, the Multi-Club Pass (priced at $299) opens the door to more than 50 participating Live Nation venues. The Club Pass goes on sale beginning September 19th at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT via Live Nation. Do note that each venue has only a limited number of Club Passes available, while the Multi-Club Pass is limited to 200 nationwide. Advertisement Related V...
Maggie Lindemann Shares the Origins of “Cages” Video: Exclusive
Maggie Lindemann has unveiled a performance video for the track “Cages,” premiering exclusively via Consequence today (September 16th). It arrives alongside her debut full-length album SUCKERPUNCH, which features collaborations with experimental artist Siiickbrain and Sleeping with Sirens’ Kellin Quinn. Lindemann tells Consequence that “Cages” — which was written with Goldfinger’s John Feldmann, Aussie indie rocker Alex Lahey, and songwriter Rachel West (Machine Gun Kelly, Travis Barker) — is a sibling-like followup to her breakout track, 2016’s “Pretty Girl.” “It was kind of supposed to be [the] older sister,” Lindemann explains. The SUCKERPUNCH standout serves as a rebellious call to action to do what you want, while remaining true to yourself. Between calling out the hypocrisy of t...
