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The xx’s Oliver Sim Leads With Vulnerability on Subversive Solo Endeavor ‘Hideous Bastard’
Oliver Sim, one-third of the English indie rock group The xx, spent two years writing and recording his debut solo album. Today, Sim has released the long-awaited LP, entitled Hideous Bastard, a raw exploration of shame, trauma, fear, masculinity and sexuality. On the record’s lead single “Hideous,” Sim considers his HIV-positive status and how it’s shaped his perception of himself. “Radical honesty might set me free, if it makes me hideous,” he croons. “Been living with HIV since seventeen / Am I hideous?” The track features the album’s sole guest artist, Scottish pop singer and gay rights activist Jimmy Sommerville. In an open letter on Instagram, Sim cited that he was inspired by Sommerville to make the song, referring to him as “such a powerful voice in HIV and AIDS for decades.” Sim a...
Lil Uzi Vert Hops on Yeat’s New Track “Flawlëss”
Yeat has dropped off a new 12-track EP, titled LYFË, featuring support from Lil Uzi Vert on its opening track, “Flawlëss.” LYFË arrives as the follow-up to Yeat’s 2 Alivë, which was released in February of this year. He later re-released the project with nine new tracks, two of which also featured Uzi, under a new moniker, 2 Alivë (Geëk Pack). Today, this latest effort features a slew of tracks that were created on beats by BYNX, including the lead single “Talk” and the BenjiCold-produced “Comë On.” Yeat previously appeared on the soundtrack for Minions: The Rise of Gru, with a track dubbed “Rich Minion,” which played a pivotal role in inspiring the viral Gentleminions trend that sent legions of fans to see the movie wearing formal attire. Meanwhile, Uzi has been quite the b...
Armin van Buuren Employs Array of AI Tech to Deliver New Single, “Computers Take Over the World”
If there’s any question about the future of AI as a productivity enhancer, Armin van Buuren is removing all doubt. With his latest single, the superstar DJ and electronic music producer teamed up with an AI to co-create a bouncy, psytrance-inspired track fit for the mainstage. The appropriately titled “Computers Take Over the World” essentially doubles as an AI-narrated walkthrough for producing a festival-ready dance beat. Like a true collaboration, the innovative approach in teaming up with AI manages to maintain some of van Buuren’s signature sonics while offering some qualitatively new flavors into the equation. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles AI’s involvement as a co-creator on the song itself is really only half the story, however. Further ...
Ivy Lab Announce New Album, Drop Haunting Music Video for “Balaclava”
Experimental electronic duo Ivy Lab are back again with “Balaclava,” the first single from their forthcoming LP, Infinite Falling Ground. Written over the last six months, Infinite Falling Ground has the feel of the duo’s most expansive and honest body of work to-date. Set to be released later in 2022, the album is said to explores themes like pain, regret and catharsis, according to a press release. Their new single “Balaclava” challenges the preconceived notions of an Ivy Lab release, elevating their electronic roots to a whole new level. The track, which Ivy Lab called “the calling card for the whole project,” finds melancholic synths swirling through thumping kicks as soulful vocals swell. And it comes with a haunting audiovisual, which alchemizes sadness with t...
A Burning Man Worker Who Cleaned Porta-Potties Has Gone Viral After Wild Reddit AMA
Zach saw some shit this past week. The Burning Man worker, who has decided not to reveal his last name for fear of reprisal from his employer, last week headed to Black Rock City, where he was tasked with keeping the portable toilets clean for the event’s long-awaited return. So what actually goes into such a task of keeping the playa’s dust storms from turning into a literal shitstorm? Zach took to Reddit for an honest AMA with curious Burners, offering a glimpse into his wild workweek deep in the Nevada desert. Burning Man attracts roughly 80,000 people to the metropolis of Black Rock City for a week of radical self-expression. That’s a lot of people, which in turn, is a lot of waste to deal with. “Deep playa in the am was an absolute nightmare,” Zach comment...
Audien Unveils Nostalgic Progressive House Anthem, “Drifting Away”
There’s one flag that Audien isn’t afraid to let fly, and it’s his love of progressive house. So goes the artist’s latest, “Drifting Away” (with Joe Jury), a scene-setting anthem that captures the otherworldly magic of its title. Featuring a sprinkling of keys and lush synths, the track finds Jury’s voice floating like velvet above a celestial soundscape before it elevates into its heart-pumping drop. Altogether, “Drifting Away” is as nostalgic as it is invigorating. “That’s the magic of progressive house: it’s timeless,” Audien tells EDM.com. “And I think ‘Drifting Away’ encapsulates that. It’s a timeless classic.” Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles ItR...
Rosalía Drops Four New Tracks on ‘MOTOMAMI+’
Rosalía has shared four new songs as part of MOTOMAMI+, the newly-released deluxe version of her March album, MOTOMAMI. The expanded tracklist includes new cuts “Aislamiento,” “La Kilié,” “LAX” and “Chiri,” as well as a live iteration of “La Fama” recorded at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona and a remix of “Candy.” The original MOTOMAMI, which clocks in at just under 45 minutes, features 16 tracks and boasts features from The Weeknd on “LA FAMA” and Tokischa on “LA COMBI VERSACE,” as well as collaborations with artists including Pharrell and Chad Hugo, James Blake, Frank Dukes and Cory Henry. The record, which is billed as Rosalía’s “most personal and confessional album” to date, marked the chart-toppers first solo full-length release since her 2018 album, El Mal Querer, a...
Solidstar – Duro
Check out this brand new single from Solidstar titled – Duro. Nigerian singer, Solidstar returns to the music scene with a brand new single he calls “Duro“. The new record is a beautiful piece of music for your listening pleasure. It is a follow-up to his previously released tracks Solid Billion & Lele. However, Duro is his third released track so far. Solidstar dedicate the song to his fans and this should be added to playlist. Listen and share Solidstar – Duro below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Solidstar_-_Duro_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Jessy Wilson ft Angelique Kidjo – Keep Rising (The Woman King)
Don’t miss this brand new single from Jessy Wilson tagged – Keep Rising (The Woman King). American singer Jessy Wilson comes through with a brand new offering she calls Keep Rising (The Woman King). It is an inspired theme soundtrack for The Woman King movie, starring Viola Davis. [embedded content] The song is a fantastic piece of music in which she features Angelique Kidjo to spice things up with her vocals. However, Jesse Wilson’s previous appearance was on the track “Oh, Baby” which was released last year. Listen and share Jesse Wilson ft Angelique Kidjo – Keep Rising below. [embedded content]
Kelvyn Boy ft Tekno & Stefflon Don – Down Flat (Remix)
Don’t miss this brand new remix single “Down Flat” by Kelvyn Boy. Talented singer Kelvyn Boy is back with the remix for his released song titled Down Flat. Kelvyn teams up with Tekno and Stefflon Don. The remix is a compelling and fantastic tune in which they delivered notable lyrics and vocals making it a masterpiece. However, it is for your listening pleasure and should be included in your playlist. Listen and share Kelvyn Boy ft Tekno & Stefflon Don – Down Flat below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kelvyn_Boy_-_Down_Flat_feat_Tekno_Stefflon_Don__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Wizkid – Bad To Me
Nigerian superstar artist Wizkid dishes out a brand new single titled – Bad To Me. Wizkid a.k.a Big Whiz returns with a brand new single titled Bad To Me, after a long wait. The new record is off his forthcoming album “More Love Less Ego” set for release this year. On the event of things, Wizkid was among the winners at the 15th Headies Award show for album of the year, song of the year, and best R&B single. Listen and share Wizkid – Bad To Me below. Download coming soon
Adam Melchor Shares the Origins of New Single “I’m Ready”: Exclusive
Origins is our recurring feature series that provides artists a platform to dive into everything that inspired their latest release. Today, Adam Melchor takes us through “I’m Ready.” Adam Melchor has returned with “I’m Ready,” the latest single from his upcoming debut album Here Goes Nothing!, on Friday, September 9th. The dreamy indie-folk tune doubles down on Melchor’s knack for warm harmonies and frames him as wholeheartedly in love. As soon as the inviting, ocean-like ambiance introduces the tune, the tone of the song is immediately obvious. Before Melchor even utters the first line, you know it’s a love song. The instrumentation, with its finger-picked acoustic guitar and chime embellishments, simply feels like love incarnate. So, it comes as no surprise when Melchor proceed...
