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Deerhoof Share New Song “My Lovely Cat”
Deerhoof have shared a new song, a track titled “My Lovely Cat.” Satomi Matsuzaki wrote the song’s lyrics in Japanese, with lines including: “My lovely, lovely cat!/I can’t even leave home!/Let’s monitor on pet-cam.” The band recorded the song with engineer and producer Mike Bridavsky, the human caretaker of the late feline internet sensation Lil Bub. Check out “My Lovely Cat” along with translated lyrics below. “My Lovely Cat” is the first new track from Deerhoof since last year’s Actually, You Can. In a statement about “My Lovely Cat,” the band said they were unaware of Lil Bub or Bridavsky’s connection to an internationally beloved cat when they made the track: If you were going to compose a song about a cute cat from the internet, then get it recorded and mixed and mastered by an outsi...
Phoenix Announce New Album Alpha Zulu, Share New Song With Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig
Phoenix have announced their first album in five years. Alpha Zulu is due out November 4 via Loyaute/Glassnote. The follow-up to 2017’s Ti Amo was self-produced by Phoenix and recorded in Paris’ Musée des Arts Décoratifs, which is located in the Palais du Louvre. Today, the band have released Alpha Zulu’s latest single “Tonight,” which is a duet with Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig. Phoenix have also shared an Oscar Boyson-directed visual for the song. Watch it below, and scroll down for the album art and tracklist. “Tonight” marks the first time Phoenix have enlisted a guest vocalist on a song. The accompanying music video was shot in Tokyo and Paris, partly within their Musée des Arts Décoratifs studio. “We felt it would be a fantastic adventure to create something out of nothing in a muse...
Ricky Martin Files $20M Lawsuit Against Nephew Who Accused Him of Harassment
Ricky Martin has filed a $20 million lawsuit against his nephew, claiming his younger relative tried to “assassinate” his reputation and integrity when he accused the singer of stalking and harassing him earlier this year. According to legal documents obtained by Billboard, Martin — who filed the complaint in San Juan, Puerto Rico — says he is being “persecuted, besieged, harassed, stalked and extorted by a maladjusted person whose interest is to obtain an economic benefit.” He claims his nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, has messaged him via Instagram demanding money and also made his phone number public on social media, among other allegations. Martin is asking the court to order Sanchez to “immediately refrain” from communicating with him and his family either in person, by phone or throug...
SB19 Is Eyeing the Global-Pop Market & Bringing the Philippines Along: ‘Going International Is Not a Small Thing’
SB19 is the Philippines’ undeniable breakout pop group, but as their latest single and tour put them in a position for greater international attention, the band has a grander vision for themselves and their home country. Filipino boy band SB19 features members Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken and Justin, who mix mainstream sounds with Original Pilipino Music (known as OPM) in the country’s main languages of Tagalog and English. Since the quintet’s start in late 2018, the group have found an unprecedented amount of local attention, online interest and day-to-day exhaustion in pushing the country’s current pop renaissance to international borders. While the Philippines has yet to rank highly among the world’s largest music industries (it was the 41st largest market on the IFPI’s global music rep...
‘America’s Got Talent’ Locks-In Season 17 Finalists
After several months of tears and cheers, we’ve reached the final stage of America’s Got Talent 2022 and learned the ten survivors who’ll compete for the big prize. The finalists were locked-in as the live shows came to a conclusion this week. This year, 55 contestants were split into competing groups over five nights, with two going through on each occasion. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The penultimate night of performances opened with a recap of the 11 contestants from Tuesday night, and a few choice words from judge Simon Cowell. “We are nothing without these contestants and for some reason this year, you are seeing some of the most astonishing live performances you have ever seen,” he explained. “We’ll see what happens tonight, but I hav...
Harry Styles Says He ‘Popped Very Quickly to Venice to Spit on Chris Pine’ During NYC Show
Harry Styles is in the midst of a Madison Square Garden residency of sorts, playing 15 shows (with interruptions for other events) at the venerated New York City venue. But he’s also at the dawn of a film career, with his two first significant cinematic roles – in My Policeman and Don’t Worry Darling – debuting this year following his small part in the 2017 war film Dunkirk. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news And if you thought My Policeman – the flick where Styles plays a closeted gay policeman in the repressive 1950s – was going to steal the majority of the headlines, Twitter wags would like a word. Don’t Worry Darling — the Olivia Wilde-directed drama starring Harry Styles, Florence Pugh and Chris Pine — might be justified in worrying a...
5 Reasons Not to Miss Submersion 2022, a Stimulating Festival Experience
It would be an understatement to say Submersion Festival has plans to live up to its name in 2022. Enhanced visual production and a rare lineup are just a few things organizers have on tap to plunge attendees into the illusory Submersion experience this year, a pivotal one for the New Jersey electronic music event. Scheduled for October 7-8 at Paradise Lakes Campground in Hammonton, the 2022 outing marks the first multi-day camping event under the Submersion name. And the weight of the moment is not lost on the festival’s organizers, Jesse Boyer of The Rust Music and Ryan Karolyi of Aspire Higher. They’ve curated a lineup of epic proportions to usher the festival into its next chapter, tapping Chase & Status, Emancipator, Justin Martin, KOAN Sound, Totally Enormou...
The Glitch Mob Usher In a New Creative Era With Riveting Breakbeat Track, “The Flavor”
We’re willing to bet you haven’t heard The Glitch Mob quite like this before. The iconic electronic music trio are back with their first new original music in over two years, a stunning track called “The Flavor.” A departure from the band’s industrial bass sensibilities, “The Flavor” is a riveting ode to 90s breakbeat, chock full of rave leads, frenetic percussion and vintage vocal samples. “The Flavor” is the lead single from CTRL ALT REALITY, The Glitch Mob’s long-awaited fourth album and first since 2018’s See Without Eyes. Take a listen below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The Glitch Mob took to social media to open about their upcoming album, which they likened to the launch of a new c...
Beatport Postpones Inaugural ReConnect Summit
Less than three months after announcing its inaugural ReConnect Summit in New York City, Beatport has postponed the conference indefinitely. The music marketplace announced the event in June before revealing its slate of guest speakers, which included pioneering electronic artists Richie Hawtin and deadmau5. Originally scheduled for September 21st and 22nd in Brooklyn, the summit was said to feature discussions about diversity and inclusion, mental health in the dance music community and the advent of Web3, among other topics. “It has become increasingly apparent that now is not the right time for Beatport to host this Summit,” Beatport said in a statement emailed to EDM.com. “It is clear we have work to do, and we will take this time to focus on the well being of our emp...
DJ Perly Makes History As First Woman to Win Two DMC U.S. DJ Championships
Oh, how the turn tables for DJ Perly. The Bronx-born turntable virtuoso has won her second DMC U.S. DJ Championship title, making her the first woman to ever do so. Perly, who has been spinning since the age of 12, won her first championship in 2017—when the contest was held in-person—before winning again in August. With a true passion for the art of turntablism, Perly has dedicated her life to perfecting her craft and honing her talents. “It’s an honor and I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent the U.S. in the finals again,” the dexterous DJ told HipHopDX. “Prepping for any battle is tough, no lie. It’s all about hard work and determination. I always knew that deep down inside I had it in me to do, I just needed to dive deeper...
Jonah Yano Announces BADBADNOTGOOD-Produced Album ‘Portrait of a Dog’
Jonah Yano has announced his sophomore studio album, Portrait of a Dog, produced by BADBADNOTGOOD. Set to drop on January 27, 2023, Portrait of a Dog follows his 2020 debut souvenir and features a total of 12 tracks exploring the artist’s identity as a Japanese-Canadian, family dynamics and interpersonal relationships. Fans can also expect collaborations with Slauson Malone and Sea Oleena, plus string arrangements by Eliza Niemi, Leland Whitty and Yano himself. To celebrate the announcement, Yano unveiled double single “always” and “the speed of sound!,” the latter of which is a personal favorite of the Hiroshima-born, Montreal-based singer-songwriter. “always” arrives with an accompanying music video of the tides in Five Islands, Nova Scotia. “’always’ is a song that appeals to one-half o...
The Cult Detail New Album Under the Midnight Sun, Share “A Cut Inside”: Stream
The Cult have unveiled their latest single, “A Cut Inside,” and the full tracklist from their upcoming 11th album, Under the Midnight Sun. Sharp distortion slashes open “A Cut Inside” to reveal the song’s scorned underbelly, in which frontman Ian Astbury rebukes a deceitful higher power by singing, “We will never be/ Caught in your belief/ Get up off your knees.” The track then bursts like a revelation as the chorus testifies to a harsh, but more honest, reality: “No heathens in Heaven/ No sweet surrender/ Outsiders forever/ The ghost of our lives.” “A Cut Inside” is paired with a fiery visualizer directed by frequent collaborator Juan Azulay, in which a swirling collage of cool blues and purples obscure the band until seething lava flows erupt and cover the palette with violent reds, fire...
