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Florence + The Machine’s ‘Dance Fever’ Is Heading to U.K. No. 1
Florence + The Machine’s Dance Fever is shuffling to the U.K. chart summit. According to the OCC, the British indie act’s latest boasts over 26,000 chart sales at the midway point, and is the best-selling title in physically and digital formats. Dance Fever (via Polydor) leads the Official Albums Chart Update, and, if it keeps heading in the same direction, it’ll give Florence Welch and Co. their fourth leader, after Lungs (2009), Ceremonials (2011) and How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015). Florence performed album track “My Love” during Sunday’s (May 15) 2022 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. The most-streamed album in the U.K. during the first half of the week is Kendrick Lamar’s Mr Morale & The Big Steppers (Interscope). The U.S. rapper’s hotly anticipated new album, his...
Inaugural Portola Music Festival to Feature M.I.A, James Blake and More
The lineup for the first ever Portola Music Festival has officially been unveiled. Set to take place on September 24 and September 25 at San Francisco’s Pier 80, the inaugural lineup will feature headliners Flume and The Chemical Brothers along with performances from M.I.A, James Blake, KAYTRANADA, Toro Y Moi, Charli XCX, Channel Tres, slowthai, Yves Tumor, Omar Apollo, PinkPantheress and more. The upcoming two-day festival was named after the 1909 Portola Festival, which marked the re-opening of San Francisco after the deadly 1906 earthquake that claimed the lives of over 3,000 people and destroyed more than 80% of the beloved city. Attendees of the Portola Music Festival are promised tents, a 400,000-square-foot warehouse, a main stage with the beautiful San Francisco skyline and lo...
Gorillaz Unveil First North American Tour Dates in Four Years
Gorillaz is hitting up North America for their first set of tour dates in four years. 2-D, Noodle, Murdoc Niccals and Russel Hobbs will be joined by supporting acts EARTHGANG and Jungle, and are set to kick off their North American leg with a Vancouver show in early September. Fans can then catch the band in areas like Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia before they close out their tour in Miami in late October. The brainchild of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett released their latest project in August 2021 in the form of Meanwhile, a three-track EP featuring guest appearances from Jelani Blackman, Barrington Levy, AJ Tracey and Alicaì Harley. Check out the full list of Gorillaz tour dates below. 05-18 Curitiba, Brazil – Curitiba Side Show05-21 R...
Bella Shmurda – Fvck Off
Check out this brand new single from Bella Shmurda titled “Fvck Off”. Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda comes through with a third consecutive release for the year titled “Fvck Off“. The new record “Fvck Off” is a fantastic piece of music that deserves a spot on your playlist. It fills in as a follow-up to his previous track “Many Things” and also a featured song “Jah Eli Jah” by Cobhams. Listen and share Bella Shmurda – “Fvck Off” below. [embedded content]
M Huncho ft BNXN – Pray 2 The East
Check out this brand new single from M Huncho titled “Pray 2 The East”. British rapper/singer M Huncho drops a brand new single titled “Pray 2 The East” featuring BNXN formerly known as Buju. The new record “Pray 2 The East” is an impressive piece of music taken off his forthcoming debut album “Chasing Euphoria“. It is dedicated to his fans & supporters. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share M Huncho ft BNXN – “Pray 2 The East” below. [embedded content]
Another Longtime Member Leaves As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying have said goodbye to another longtime member following their 2018 re-formation after frontman Tim Lambesis’ prison stint. Bassist and clean vocalist Josh Gilbert has left the veteran metalcore band, following the footsteps of guitarist Nick Hipa, who exited in 2020. Lambesis was infamously arrested in 2013 on suspicion of attempting to hire a hitman to kill his estranged wife. He was convicted and sentenced to six years in prison in 2014, but was released after only two and a half years behind bars. He ultimately decided to revitalize As I Lay Dying, and was joined by longtime members Hipa, Gilbert, Phil Sgrosso and Jordan Mancino. The band has been touring again ever since, and released the new album Shaped by Fire in 2019. In a statement on Monday (May 16th), Gilbert said,...
Mac Miller Drug Dealer Sentenced to 17.5 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Sale
Stephen Walter, one of the three men charged in the overdose death of Mac Miller, has received a 17.5-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to federal charges of distribution of fentanyl, reports Rolling Stone. The sentence came after US District Judge Otis D. Wright, II rejected a plea agreement that Walter struck with federal prosecutors in October 2021 for a flat 17-year sentence. Since prosecutors claimed Walter continued to sell cocaine and counterfeit oxycodone pills even after Miller’s untimely passing, Judge Wright said he couldn’t accept the deal’s terms. “The court has elected not to accept that plea agreement. So, sir, if you want, at this point, you can withdraw your guilty plea and go to trial,” Judge Wright said. “I may as well lay it out, okay. When you continue to enga...
John Legend Calls Out Tucker Carlson for “Poisoning Minds” with Great Replacement Theory
After a white, 18-year-old gunman carried out a racist attack at a Buffalo, New York grocery store on May 14th, John Legend called for the de-platforming of Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson, whose prominent espousal of Great Replacement Theory the singer says “poisons the minds of millions.” Great Replacement Theory argues that people of color who immigrate to the United States are going to replace white Americans, and often blames Democrats for initiating immigration as a tool to enhance their voting base. The Buffalo shooter posted a 180-page manifesto to the anonymous message board 4chan repeating these views, as well as other white supremacist ideologies. He ended up killing 10 people and injuring three others in the attack, which he live streamed on Twitch. Almost all of the victim...
Bad Bunny’s Spanish-Language Songs Have Broken A Chart Record
Bad Bunny is hopping up and making history on the Billboard charts. This week, the Puerto Rican superstar boasts four songs in the Top 10 of the Hot 100 — all in Spanish, marking the first time two or more all-Spanish-language songs have simultaneously ranked together on that chart. Billboard announced the news today (May 16), along with the revelation that seven of his songs from his latest album, Un Verano Sin Ti, are simultaneously charting on the Global 200. That album is also, naturally, currently sitting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. On the Hot 100, Bad Bunny’s highest-charting song, “Moscow Mule,” ranked No. 4. “Tití Me Preguntó” followed at No. 5, with “Después De La Playa” at No. 6. “Me Porto Bonito,” a collaboration with Chencho Corleone of Puerto Rican duo Plan B, charted...
Elton John & Dua Lipa’s ‘Cold Heart’ Hits No. 1 on Adult Contemporary Chart
Elton John and Dua Lipa‘s “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)” is the hottest song on the Billboard Adult Contemporary radio airplay chart, as it rises to No. 1 on the list dated May 21, reflecting play in the May 9-15 tracking week, according to Luminate. The coronation marks the latest historic feat for John, as he notches his record-extending 18th AC No. 1. That’s among 41 top 10s and 75 entries overall, also bests among all artists in the tally’s archives, which date to July 1961. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news John furthers his lead over the Carpenters, who logged 15 AC No. 1s, in 1970-81. Next up: Barry Manilow (13), Celine Dion, Lionel Richie (11 each), Whitney Houston and Olivia Newton-John (10 each). Here’s a recap of John’s 18 AC chart-toppers:...
10 Cool Pop Songs to Get You Through the Week: Mandy Moore, Alice Merton, Nova Twins & More
Looking for some motivation to help power you through the start of another work week? We feel you, and with some stellar new pop tunes, we’ve got you covered. These 10 tracks from artists including Mandy Moore, Alice Merton, Hayley Orrantia, Day Wave and more will get you energized to take on the week. Pop any of these gems into your personal playlists — or scroll to the end of the post for a custom playlist of all 10. Hayley Orrantia, “Open Your Mouth” [embedded content] Thanks to her time on The X Factor, The Goldbergs‘ star Hayley Orrantia has a history with country-pop, and the actor/singer-songwriter brings a strummy Nashville flair to this cheeky pop banger telling off a dude who looks good but sounds like a dumbass: “You say you’ve been working hard to fill the shirt you’re in / wha...
‘We Protest & We Celebrate’: Trueno Opens Up About Conceptual Album ‘Bien o Mal’
After kicking off a career by freestyling — and managing to become champion of FMS Argentina, one of the most important national competitions — Trueno (real name: Mateo Palacios Corazzina) has dedicated his entire path to music and production. In 2020, he surprised fans with the release of his debut studio album, Atrevido, named one of the best of the year in the Billboard Argentina annual survey. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news With Atrevido, Trueno took his music to the masses, embarking on a sold-out tour in Argentina and Europe and creating new music while on the road, which ultimately formed part of his sophomore set Bien o Mal, out May 13 via Sur Capital Records. If Atrevido was his letter of introduction from La Boca barrio to th...
