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Rina Sawayama Reveals How Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’ Inspired Her Own Upcoming Album
Fresh off the conclusion of her 2022 tour earlier in May, Rina Sawayama announced her plans to release Hold the Girl, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed album, SAWAYAMA. In an interview with Rolling Stone UK published on Tuesday (May 31), the British-Japanese singer spoke at length about Hold the Girl, and how Taylor Swift provided inspiration on her songwriting approach for the new record. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Sawayama told the outlet that ahead of recording the new album, she started going to therapy for unresolved trauma and often was left wondering if she would be able to channel the pain into a record. But then she thought about Swift. “I remember when Taylor Swift released Folklore, I was like, ‘This b—h is writing ...
Halsey’s New Song Is Finally Coming After Claiming Label Was Holding Up Release
Halsey is getting her wish. A little more than a week after the 27-year-old singer-songwriter began venting frustrations online over having a new song allegedly held from release by their record label, Halsey announced Tuesday (May 31) that “So Good” is finally coming out on June 9, with a music video arriving the next day. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I didn’t expect so much conversation about this record,” the “Without Me” singer tweeted. “All I know is that I wanted you guys to hear it and now you can. So Good, song on June 9th and video the next day.” Halsey also shared a photo of the song’s cover art — which shows the pop star kissing someone who appears to be boyfriend Alev Aydin, who she previously said “So Good” was written ...
Actor Joe Quinn “Listened to a Lot of Heavy Metal” to Prep for Breakout Stranger Things Character Eddie Munson
Those of us who’ve watched all or some of the recently premiered Volume 1 of Stranger Things Season 4 have been captivated by the new character Eddie Munson, an ’80s metalhead who is also a Dungeons & Dragons freak. Munson is played by British actor Joe Quinn, who revealed in a new interview that he immersed himself in heavy metal music to prepare for the role. Without revealing any spoilers (except for those who absolutely don’t want to know any details), the character of Eddie leads a Dungeons & Dragons club at Hawkins High School. His appearance screams ’80s metal, with long hair and a denim jacket that has a Dio back patch and various band pins. Quinn, who previously had a small role on Game of Thrones, attempted to immerse himself into the Stranger Things role via Dungeon...
Melvins Announce Fall 2022 “Five Legged Tour”
The Melvins have a heavy year of touring ahead. Just weeks after announcing the summer “Electric Roach Tour,” the sludge veterans have announced an additional 43 dates for Fall 2022, dubbed “The Five Legged Tour.” Beginning September 5th in San Francisco, the US trek makes a point to give fans ample opportunities to see The Melvins. King Buzzo and company have sketched out several shows in multiple states, including a healthy eight stops across California and six stops in Florida. As Osbourne said in a statement, “Nationwide once again! Nothing like touring the USA in the fall. Everyone’s a winner!” “The Five Legged Tour” wraps up October 29th at The Halloween Freakout Festival in Los Angeles. Austin psych rockers We Are the Asteroid lend support on all dates. Tickets to the tour become av...
Ukranian Eurovision Winners Sell Trophy to Crypto Exchange for $900,000 to Buy Drones for Military
Despite the best efforts of Russian hackers, Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra were the winners at Eurovision 2022. To aid their home country’s military against the Russian invasion, the group auctioned off their trophy on Sunday and raised $900,000. “You guys are amazing!” Kalush Orchestra wrote Facebook following the sale. “We appreciate each and every one of you who donated to this auction and a special thanks to the team [of cryptocurrency exchange platform] Whitebit who purchased the trophy for $900,000 and are now the rightful owners of our trophy.” Kalush Orchestra frontman Oleh Psiuk had previously announced on Instagram that proceeds from selling the crystal microphone would be used to purchase three Ukraine-made PD-2 drone systems. According to Fortune, Psiuk also raised another $370,00...
DJ Aketz – Cool London Mix (Mixtape)
Check out this brand new mixtape titled “Cool London” by DJ Aketz. Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Aketz drops a hot banging mixtape titled “Cool London“, with top buzzing songs from A-list singers in Nigeria and across Africa. The new mixtape is a fun-filled party/club jam. Tracklist Ameno intro1. Ss1 cash – Kak it up2. Vigro Deep – Ghost producer3. Asake Ft. Burna Boy – Sungba Remix4. Kizz Daniel – Eh God5. Diamond Platnumz Ft. Focalistic and Mapara – IYO6. DJ consequence And DJ Tarico – Number one.7. Olalakeside – Kofun8. DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU and Mpura – Izolo9. Buju Ft. Blaq Diamond -Italy Refix10 DJ kush Ft. Burna Boy and Wizkid – Ballon D,or Amapiano Remix11 Davido Ft. Focalistic – Champion Sound12. Eltee Skhillz – ODG13. Goya menor Ft. Nektunez – Ameno Amapiano Remix14 Muzzy D pilot ...
Elevation Worship & Maverick – JIREH (You Are Enough)
JIREH (You Are Enough) is a song by Elevation Worship & Maverick and it was released on April 30, 2021, from their most recent album “Old Church Basement”. Elevation Worship is a music band that has been a great blessing to people across the globe, you can not talk about highly spirited songs without mentioning this prominent gospel music band. Elevation Worship has blessed uncountable lives through their spirit field and skillful music from the early 20s to date. Meanwhile, Maverick city is an American-based music group that was founded by Tony Brown and became very functional in 2019. Elevation worship teams up with this new music band Maverick city to dish out this worldwide anthem to all their fans. Jireh by Elevation Worship and Maverick City was written and composed by Chandler M...
Luton’s Nafe Smallz Drops off ‘Legacy’ Instalment With “Dimensions of Waterfalls”
Following the release of his mixtape Legacy that dropped last week, Luton rapper Nafe Smallz is continuing the single roll-outs with “Dimensions of Waterfalls.” Underpinning Lucid’s slow-rolling trap production, Nafe’s smooth, Auto-Tuned melodies rhyme about his experiences with love and how life has changed since he switched to a career of legitimacy in the music game. “Dimensions of Waterfalls” shows the growth of Smallz, with a new-found theme of reflection being the focal point of his new material. Along with “Dimensions of Waterfalls,” Nafe Smallz’s Legacy mixtape features a collection of U.K. and U.S. collaborations, with the likes of Young T & Bugsey, Unknown T, D Block Europe and Lil Tjay making the cut. You can see the “Dimensions of Waterfalls” visuals above, and be sure...
Liam Gallagher Heading For U.K. Chart Title With ‘C’Mon You Know’
Liam Gallagher is on track for his fourth post-Oasis U.K. No. 1, with C’Mon You Know (Warner Records). The Manchester singer leads the midweek chart with his third and latest solo album, and he’s poised to dethrone Harry Styles in the process, as Harry’s House (Columbia) dips 1-2. Gallagher already has chart crowns with 2017’s As You Were, 2019’s Why Me? Why Not and 2020’s live effort MTV Unplugged, and, with Oasis, a perfect seven No. 1s from seven studio albums. If C’Mon You Know holds its ground when the Official U.K. Albums Chart is published Friday, Gallagher will draw level with his older brother (and adversary) Noel, with eleven leaders. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The “Live Forever” singer looks set to dominate albums tally. At...
Snoop Dogg Scraps 2022 International Concerts
Snoop Dogg is scrapping all international dates from his 2022 calendar, blaming “unforeseen scheduling conflicts”. As previously reported, the rap star had postponed his forthcoming tour of Australia, what was to be his first visit there since 2014. Those shows are “looking likely” to be rescheduled to February 2023, say the promoters for that planned outing, TEG MJR. In a statement posted to his Instagram account, Snoop confirms he’s “canceling all upcoming non-U.S. tour dates” for the remainder of 2022, citing “family obligations and upcoming tv and film projects” among factors. The Doggfather “regrets” the cancellations. “He was excited to see his fans around the world and apologies to all that had already made plans to see his show,” the statement continues. “He looks forward to resche...
Harry Styles Cruising to Ninth U.K. Singles Chart Crown
Harry Styles looks set to lose his U.K. albums chart title to Liam Gallagher, but the singles crown should still fit come Friday, when the chart proper is published. Based on midweek sales and streaming data, published by the OCC, Styles’ “As It Was” (via Columbia) “races ahead” for what should be a ninth consecutive week at No. 1. Styles’ hit, lifted from his current No. 1 album Harry’s House, is already the year’s longest-running No. 1 in the U.K., besting “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Disney’s animated family film Encanto. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Lizzo’s latest single “About Damn Time” (Atlantic) is the closest contender, as it eyes a new peak position, up 5-2; while Cat Burns’ “Go” could return to its peak position (up 4-3 via RC...
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Focuses on His “Goals” in New Single
YoungBoy Never Broke Again dropped off his latest singles, “Goals.” The two-minute cut arrives with an accompanying music video that sees the Baton Rouge rapper in a fancy house, listing out what he wants to achieve and the hardships it has and will continue to take. A powerful chorus hears NBA YoungBoy rap, “I took the top off the motherf*ckin’ coupe / They closed the door, but I still made it through / Flooded my neck, look how much I done grew / Overtime for to make sure that I don’t lose / Run it up with my partner, give a lot to my mama / Doin’ bad, but I know that it’s a lot for me to do.” YB is set to release his upcoming album The Last Slimeto in August, with reports stating that it will be an extensive 30-track project. The record will mark his fourth studio album and follows 2021...
