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Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka: A Lot of “Popular Music … Almost Insults People’s Intelligence”
Greta Van Fleet shot out of a cannon when they debuted about five years ago. With a throwback sound, the band immediately topped the rock charts and are now headlining large-scale venues worldwide. While Greta Van Fleet have certainly experienced their own share of popularity, bassist Sam Kiszka questions the integrity of a lot of “popular music” he hears on the radio today. When discussing the band’s most recent album, The Battle at Garden’s Gate, on the latest episode of Consequence’s Kyle Meredith With … podcast, Kiszka commented, “It’s kind of the story of mankind … we frame it in a different way, just so you can see it in a different way. The best thing we can hope for is [being] thought-provoking.” Advertisement Related Video He continued, “We listen to a lot of stuff, not by choice,...
How to Get Tickets to Modest Mouse’s “The Lonesome Crowded West Tour”
Modest Mouse will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of their second album The Lonesome Crowded West with tickets to a 20-date tour starting in November. The band plans to perform the entire, all-time indiehead classic from start to finish for the first time, making good on a tease from a benefit show in late December 2021, where they nearly completed a run-through of the tracklist, save for “Lounge.” Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Modest Mouse’s Next Tour? Modest Mouse will first wrap up a previously announced North American circuit in early September before embarking on “The Lonesome Crowded West Tour.” They’ll play Wichita, Kansas on September 6th, Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 7th, Louisville, Kentucky on September 9th, and Nashville, T...
Oliver Heldens and Warner Case Evoke the Supernatural On “Believe In Ghosts”
While the existence of supernatural entities remains up for debate, there’s nothing that’s smoke and mirrors about Oliver Heldens and warner case’s collaborative single, “Believe In Ghosts.” Setting a unique atmosphere with the combination of a hushed vocal delivery, sweeping white noise, and bursting ambient textures, “Believe In Ghosts” remains thoroughly committed to curating an environment enshrouded in an enticing aura of mystery that invites listeners to lean in. When the track’s spirited bassline really kicks in, however, there’s little ambiguity left to betray your senses. Oliver Heldens and warner case share an affinity for spellbinding basslines and their synergistic approach to dominating the dancefloor with simple and ...
Santino’s Rooftop “On Heaven” In the Underground Dance Music Destination of Playa Del Carmen
What’s better than discovering an underground dance music scene nestled among the tropical flora of Mexico? Situated along the Playa del Carmen shoreline is one of best hidden spots for underground electronic music, Santino Playa. While your mind may immediately jump to Tulum for something like this, the Santino Playa Del Carmen is a dance haven in its own right. Hosting open-air melodic house parties every Wednesday to Sunday, Santino’s “On Heaven” gathers locals and music travelers together to celebrate the vibrant local dance music culture. Its rooftop location boasts a traditional Caribbean and Latin-inspired dancefloor, hosting some of the world’s best underground progressive and deep house producers under the moonlight. Santino’s “On Heaven” features producers...
ILLENIUM Announces Fifth Album
It seems the embers of ILLENIUM‘s new chapter aren’t even close to flickering out. After garnering his first Grammy nomination for last year’s Fallen Embers LP, the electronic music superstar has revealed a new album in the works. Fallen Embers marked somewhat of the end of an era for ILLENIUM, who forged a new creative path divergent from his career-defining work, a triptych of albums called Ashes, Awake and Ascend. He ultimately bid adieu by way of a momentous stadium show in Las Vegas, “Trilogy,” turning back the clock to those fan-favorite records over the course of the soul-stirring night, which he said was the biggest headlining show of his career at the time. ILLENIUM’s “Trilogy” performance in Las Vegas. Rukes Scro...
“Where Friends Become Family”: Friendzy Fest Returns for Successful Sophomore Year
Last month, friends from near and far retreated to Rangton Park, Alberta for the second edition of Friendzy Fest. Hosted during the peak of summertime in the Canadian prairies, the intimate dance music gathering took place on a campground just outside of Evansburg, alongside a meandering river. Boasting two stages this year, the Friend Den and a new beach stage dubbed Havoc on the Beach, the fest featured music around the clock. During the daytime, Havoc on the Beach set the mood while attendees got to know one another, decompressed and cooled off by the river. In the afternoon and evening, the Friend Den came to life, conveniently located close to camp. Kicking things off on Thursday at the Friend Den, standout performances included sets from Woofax and Zovah. On Friday, the B...
The Vince Staples Show Announced at Netflix
Vince Staples will star in a new scripted comedy series for Netflix, Deadline and Variety report. The Vince Staples Show is a fictional TV series loosely inspired Staples’ upbringing in Long Beach, California, and is altogether separate from the web series of the same name that he launched in August 2019. The new series is co-executive produced by Staples alongside writer, director, and actor Kenya Barris (Black-ish, #blackAF, Entergalactic), along with Ian Edelman, Maurice Williams, Corey Smyth and Calmatic. Barris will also act in the series. “I am excited to partner with Netflix and Kenya Barris on The Vince Staples Show,” the rapper shared in a statement with Variety. “This has been something I have been developing for some time and I am happy it’s coming to fruition.” The Vince Staple...
Justin Bieber Cancels World Tour, Citing Health Concerns
Earlier this year, I went public about my battle with Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome, where my face was partly paralyzed. As a result of this illness, I was not able to complete the North America leg of the Justice Tour. After resting and consulting with my doctors, family and team, I went to Europe in an effort to continue with the tour. I performed six live shows, but it took a real toll on me. This past weekend, I performed at Rock in Rio and I gave everything I have to the people in Brazil. After getting off stage, the exhaustion overtook me and I realized that I need to make my health the priority right now. So I’m going to take a break from touring for the time being. I’m going to be ok, but I need some time to rest and get better. I’ve been so proud to bring this show and our message of...
Fabric Launches New Record Label, Shares Eris Drew and Octo Octa Split EP: Listen
Fabric, the London nightclub known for its celebrated Fabriclive mix series and Fabric Records and Houndstooth record labels, is starting a new imprint called Fabric Originals. The label “aims to release special projects from the artists that form the present and future of boundary pushing club music globally,” according to a statement shared with Pitchfork. Accompanying the announcement, the label has released a new split EP from Eris Drew and Octo Octa, and shared the names of the artists behind its six first releases. I. Jordan, SHERELLE, DJ Bone, Helena Hauff, LCY, and Marcel Dettmann will all release music on the imprint, with I. Jordan and SHERELLE teaming up for a collaborative EP. The next installment in Fabric’s Fabric Presents series is a 26-track release from Nicola Cruz due out...
The Waeve (Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall) Announce Self-titled Debut Album, Share Video for New Song: Watch
The Waeve, a new project from Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall, has announced their self-titled debut album with a video for the new song “Can I Call You.” It’s due out February 3, 2023, via Transgressive. Check out the artwork, track list, and the video for “Can I Call You” below. The Waeve, which features Coxon on both lute and saxophone, was produced by the band and James Ford in London earlier this year. Coxon’s last solo LP was 2012’s A+E; He’s since scored both seasons of the British black comedy The End of the F***ing World. Gougall followed up her sophomore album Stellular with A New Illusion in 2019. Watch Graham Coxon sketch an elephant on Pitchfork’s “60 Seconds Left” video series. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. The Waeve – The ...
Drake and LeBron James Sued Over Rights to ‘Black Ice’ Hockey Documentary
Drake and LeBron James are facing a new $10 million lawsuit over the underlying rights to an upcoming documentary they’re producing called Black Ice, about the history of Black players in professional ice hockey. In a complaint filed Monday in Manhattan court, longtime NBA players union exec Billy Hunter said he owns the exclusive film rights to a 2004 book that forms the basis for the soon-to-be-released documentary – but that he wasn’t involved in the production of the film. “While the defendants … are internationally known and renowned in their respective fields of basketball and music, it does not afford them the right to steal another’s intellectual property,” Hunter wrote. “Yet that is exactly what occurred.” Directed by Canadian filmmaker Hubert Davis, Black Ice is set to premiere t...
The Weeknd Hangs Out Backstage With Adorable Young Fan Battling Cancer: Watch
The Weeknd just made an adorable new friend. After a mom took to social media to ask him if he’d meet up with her daughter Katana, a 3-year-old fan of his who’s currently battling cancer, the 32-year-old pop star went above and beyond by inviting Katana to hang out with him backstage at his recent concerts in Los Angeles. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Katana’s journey to meeting her favorite singer began when mom Lisa posted a video of her daughter declaring her love for The Weeknd on Twitter. “My daughter wants to meet her favorite artist @theweeknd and go to his concert,” Lisa captioned the video, posted July 26. “I want to make that happen for her, she deserves the best of the best. she’s kicking cancer’s butt and still being a lig...
