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Post Malone Literally Shits Out His Music: “I Write All My Songs on the Can”
When it comes to using the toilet, going No. 2 is not Post Malone’s No. 1 priority. Discussing songwriting on The Howard Stern Show, Posty said, “Shit literally comes to me, because I write all my songs on the can.” As the pop star explained, the process “very much so” relaxes him, and he’ll, ahem, post up in the bathroom for an “hour-and-a-half, two hours,” at a time. The ritual leaves him feeling flush with ideas. “I’d say about 30% of all my albums have been written on the shitter,” he explained. “I’d say 60% of lyrics have been written on the shitter.” Advertisement Related Video But this behavior caused the program’s host to worry. “Are you pushing the whole time?” Stern wanted to know. “Because you really could get hemorrhoids, and I’m not making a joke.” He’s not wron...
Watch FKA twigs’ Enchanting NPR ‘Tiny Desk (Home) Concert’
FKA twigs is the latest artist to take over NPR’s popular Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series. For her concert, the Cheltenham-born artist delivered an enchanting performance surrounded by dripping candles in a picturesque church. The three-track performance included “Home With You” and the hit “Cellophane” from her 2019 album MAGDALENE, in addition to a new song “Killer.” Described as a song for “the baddies with a tear in their eye,” FKA twigs previously teased “Killer,” which is set to release on Thursday, June 16. A practitioner of art, FKA twigs was accompanied by cellist Lucinda Chua, pianist Kelly Moran and double bassist Damsel Elysium for a grippingly poignant concert. Additionally, the performance is a part of NPR’s latest Tiny Desk Concert series in celebration of Black Music Month ...
Watch FKA twigs’ Enchanting NPR ‘Tiny Desk (Home) Concert’
FKA twigs is the latest artist to take over NPR’s popular Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series. For her concert, the Cheltenham-born artist delivered an enchanting performance surrounded by dripping candles in a picturesque church. The three-track performance included “Home With You” and the hit “Cellophane” from her 2019 album MAGDALENE, in addition to a new song “Killer.” Described as a song for “the baddies with a tear in their eye,” FKA twigs previously teased “Killer,” which is set to release on Thursday, June 16. A practitioner of art, FKA twigs was accompanied by cellist Lucinda Chua, pianist Kelly Moran and double bassist Damsel Elysium for a grippingly poignant concert. Additionally, the performance is a part of NPR’s latest Tiny Desk Concert series in celebration of Black Music Month ...
BTS’s Jungkook Debuts Heartfelt New Single ‘My You’
Summer is very much in the air, and on Monday (June 13), BTS’s Jungkook celebrated by dropping a brand new solo single and a heartfelt tribute for the ARMY titled “My You.” The song, which has both Korean and English lyrics, was released alongside the ongoing 2022 BTS Festa, which annually celebrates the anniversary of the group’s debut. This year marks BTS’s ninth anniversary, and on the track, Jungkook thanks the fans for all their genuine love and support. “It’s a song only for you, and I hope this song will make me who made this song and all of you who will listen to this song become more hopeful, make each of us shine, and be a strength,” he said in a note on the group’s official website. “ARMY, thank you always and let’s make more good memories together!” A fan translation of the ent...
Kate Bush Crowns Global 200 Chart, Harry Styles Makes History Atop Global Excl. U.S.
Kate Bush‘s 1985 classic “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” hits No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, powered by its sync in the new fourth season of Netflix’s Stranger Things. Meanwhile, Harry Styles‘ “As It Was” logs a record-breaking 10th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. survey. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Plus, Post Malone’s “I Like You (A Happier Song),” featuring Doja Cat, debuts at No. 7 on the Global 200 and two songs ascend to the Global Excl. U.S. top 10: Shakira and Rauw Alejandro’s “Te Felicito” (29-6) and Bad Bunny’s “Efecto” (13-9). The two charts, which began in September 2020, rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Lumi...
R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Cochise, Josh Levi, Fana Hues & More
Another Monday, another round-up of the freshest picks of the week. From smooth, late-night R&B to upbeat, 808-filled rap anthems, this list is bound to have a track suitable for every moment of the next seven days. This week, listen to the sounds of easy life, Fana Hues, Josh Levi, Preyé and more. And of course, don’t forget to share the wealth with our Spotify playlist, linked below. easy life feat. Kevin Abstract, “Dear Miss Holloway” [embedded content] easy life linked with Kevin Abstract for their new single “Dear Miss Holloway.” The wistful, laid back track is the second glimpse into their forthcoming album Maybe In Another Life slated to release August 12. “Kevin raps about expectations versus reality, choice, and regret,” said the UK band’s frontman Murray Matravers. “Thematica...
Tame Impala, Iggy Pop & King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard to Headline 2022 Desert Daze Festival
Desert Daze announced their 2022 festival on Monday (June 13) in celebration of their tenth installment of art and music in Southern California. This year will feature a return set from Tame Impala who had to cut off their 2018 headline set when a massive storm rolled in. Four years later, the group will perform its groundbreaking second album, Lonerism, in its entirety on the weekend of the album’s 10th anniversary. Desert Daze will take place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 in Lake Perris, Calif. and also feature return sets from headliners Iggy Pop, who will perform his only U.S. show this year, and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Additional artists joining the headliners over the course of the three days and nights include Chicano Batman, The Marías, Sky Ferreira, Cortex, BADBADNOTGOOD, Bo...
Zeal & Ardor’s Manuel Gagneux Launches Yacht Rock Side-Project Soft Captain, Shares “Too Long”: Stream
We didn’t see this coming: Zeal & Ardor mastermind Manuel Gagneux has unveiled a yacht rock side-project called Soft Captain. The group has offered up the vintage-looking video for the song “Too Long.” Heavy Consequence readers might be familiar with Gagneux from his work in Zeal & Ardor, who we’ve championed time and again on the site. Considering the heavy avant-metal nature of that project, it’s quite a surprise seeing Gagneux wearing a Jimmy Buffett-style sailor hat and singing soft rock. “I have also a Yacht Rock band now,” Gagneux commented in a social media announcement. “Make of that what you will.” Advertisement Related Video It’s a testament to his versatility as a vocalist — a central element to both Zeal & Ardor and Soft Captain. On “Too Long,” Gagneux provides...
Joan Jett Blasts SeaWorld for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Animals
Joan Jett appeared virtually at SeaWorld’s annual shareholders meeting on Monday to excoriate the enterprise for its alleged animal abuses, namely their methods of forced breeding. Appearing on behalf of PETA, the punk rock icon said in prepared remarks: “SeaWorld has caused public outrage by continuing to forcibly breed bottlenose dolphins and beluga whales in order to create generations of animals who then suffer in cramped tanks, deprived of any semblance of a natural life.” “In the park’s breeding program, unwilling female dolphins are taken from the water and sometimes even drugged so they can’t fight back while SeaWorld staff thrust tubes filled with semen into their uteruses,” Jett went on to claim. “Some must endure this process repeatedly, only for their babies to die or be taken ...
Post Malone Reveals 2022 Tour
Today, Post Malone announced a 2022 North American tour for his latest album, Twelve Carat Toothache. Twelve Carat Tour. Citibank Presale Tuesday. Tickets on sale Friday pic.twitter.com/rBiI3HtO2G — twelve carat toothache (@PostMalone) June 13, 2022 The 33-show tour also includes Roddy Ricch and is set to run from September through November. The fourth studio album from the Syracuse-born rapper was released on June 3, 2022, and features Roddy Ricch, Doja Cat, Gunna, Fleet Foxes, The Kid LAROI and The Weeknd. The latest project comes on the heels of his 2019 Grammy-nominated album Hollywood’s Bleeding. Twelve Carat Toothache reached the No.2 position on the Billboard 200 chart during its debut week. The Citibank presale begins Tuesday, June 14 and the general sale begins Friday, June 17. In...
Sidiki Diabaté – Mogolankolo Faidjai
Check out this brand new single from Sidiki Diabaté titled “Mogolankolo Faidjai”, out now. Malian kora player, musician, and music producer, Sidiki Diabaté drops a brand new single titled “Mogolankolo Faidjai“. The new record is an amazing piece of music dedicated to the fans. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released songs “Fais Moi Confiance” & “Viens Denser” from his album “Diabateba Music, Vol 1“. Listen and share Sidiki Diabaté – “Mogolankolo Faidjai” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sidiki_Diabat_-_Mogolankolo_Faijai_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Chris Brown ft Wizkid – Call Me Everyday
Check out this brand new single from Chris Brown titled “Call Me Everyday”. American singer/songwriter Chris Brown unveils his new project tagged “Breezy” and from it, is his brand new single with Wizkid titled “Call Me Everyday“. The new single is an amazing piece for your listening pleasure. Moreover, both singers blended so well to complement each other on the track. It is also a follow-up to his song “Warm Embrace“. Listen and share Chris Brown ft Wizkid – “Call Me Everyday” below. Download coming soon.
