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Pusha T Talks Collaborating With JAY-Z and Pharrell on ‘It’s Almost Dry’
In a recent interview with Apple Music 1’s Ebro Darden, Pusha T gave listeners a glimpse into the process of putting together his fourth studio album, It’s Almost Dry. Released on April 22, the LP marked the rapper’s first record in almost four years, following 2018’s DAYTONA. Speaking to Darden, Pusha T talked through different tracks on It’s Almost Dry. When it came to his single with JAY-Z, “Neck and Wrist,” the rapper revealed that he had already recorded the song solo before realizing it was missing something. “I had the record, I did the record, and I was like, man, I needed this record to step up a level, you know what I’m saying?,” he said. “Anybody else I could’ve done the record with, we could honestly say the same things. So that’s why I sent it to [JAY-Z], because I felt like I...
How to Get Tickets to Austin City Limits 2022
The lineup for Austin City Limits 2022 has been revealed, and with its reliably extensive offering that appeals to just about every music fan, tickets for the two-weekend event are bound to be snatched up quickly. Get tickets here, and read on for the full lineup. What Is Austin City Limits? The long-running Austin, Texas-based music festival launches for another year in Zilker Park on October 7th and runs over two weekends for three days each across nine stages. Weekend 1 spans October 7th-9th and weekend 2 follows on October 14th-16th. Who Is Headlining Austin City Limits in 2022? Related Video The festival’s top-line is filled out by an astounding collection of music’s biggest names: Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!nk, The Chicks, SZA, Kacey Musgraves, Flume, Paramore, and Lil Nas X. Who ...
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine and Gibson Unveil Signature Songwriter Acoustic Guitar
Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine and Gibson have teamed up for another signature model: the Gibson Songwriter acoustic guitar in ebony. The latest model in the Dave Mustaine Collection is the first Gibson acoustic guitar to be fitted with a 24-fret neck, which features mother of pearl teeth inlays. Touting a slightly thinner walnut body, the Songwriter also has a cutaway for easy access to the upper frets — essential for Megadeth-style shredding. Additional appointments include Grover Rotomatic tuners, a TUSQ nut, saddle, bridge pins, and a higher output LR Baggs VTC under-saddle pickup with soundhole mounted volume and tone controls. Vic Rattlehead artwork adorns the pickguard. Advertisement Related Video The guitar comes in a standard model and a limited-edition signed model, both with a c...
Here’s the Story Behind the White House’s Secret Vinyl Collection
Sure, the Library of Congress has a National Film Registry, and sure, President Obama stays up to date on popular music, but can you imagine the White House housing its own private record collection? For a time, it did, and John Chuldenko — grandson of President Jimmy Carter — unearthed it. Chuldenko, a writer, director, and producer, learned of the vinyl collection from his uncle Jeff, who, as Carter’s youngest son, spun the music himself when he was living at the White House. The selection came to be in the 1970s, when the Recording Industry Association of America approached the White House about creating a library for music the same way the American Booksellers Association had done for books. Songwriter Johnny Mercer curated the library’s initial installation, and over 1,800 LPs were pr...
Lil Nas X, SZA and More To Headline 2022 Austin City Limits Festival
Lil Nas X, SZA, Flume, Paramore, Kacey Musgraves, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Chicks will headline the 2022 Austin City Limits music festival. This year’s iteration is scheduled to take place over two weekends in the Texas city’s Zilker Park, from October 7 to 9 and October 14 to 16. Elsewhere, the sizable lineup includes Lil Durk, Diplo, James Blake, Wallows, Conan GRay, Omar Apollo, Japanese Breakfast, Lucky Daye, Princess Nokia, Bia, Role Model, Noah Cyrus, Arlo Parks, Oliver Tree, Zhu and several others. Take a look at the full roster, which the official ACL Instagram account shared on Tuesday, below. Last year, the festival returned for its first in-person event since 2019. Though it did face several lineup changes ahead of its comeback, 2021’s ACL hosted headlining performanc...
Bono Announces New Memoir Surrender Breaking Down U2 Songs
Bono recently said he’s “embarrassed” by most of U2’s catalog, but apparently that didn’t stop him from writing a memoir structured around his band’s songs. Titled Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, the book is out on November 1st via Knopf. As the title suggests, Surrender contains 40 chapters — each of which is named after a U2 song — as well as 40 original drawings created by Bono specifically for the memoir. In the book, he’ll also take readers through the journey of his upbringing in Dublin, the loss of his mother, and humanitarian work dedicated to the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty. “When I started to write this book, I was hoping to draw in detail what I’d previously only sketched in songs,” Bono said in a press release. “The people, places, and possibilities in my life. ...
Cave In Announce US Tour with Author & Punisher, Unleash New Song “Reckoning”: Stream
Cave In have announced a Summer 2022 US tour with Author & Punisher, and have shared the video for their new song “Reckoning.” It’s the fourth track we’ve heard from the Cave In’s forthcoming album, Heavy Pendulum (out May 20th), and marks the Boston band’s first song written entirely by guitarist Adam McGrath. Structured around skeletal acoustic strums, splashes of guitar, and an infectious rhythmic stomp, the track has a ’90s grunge vibe and churns with positive energy. “‘Reckoning’ started as a demo I sent to the band for consideration while mapping out the track list for Heavy Pendulum,” McGrath said. “It was inspired by the idea of adding a song to the acoustic/electric live sets Steve and I had been performing on and off for the last 20 years. A fresh song with that set-up (acous...
Dua Lipa Has Already ‘Half-Written’ Her Third Album: ‘I’m Coming Into My Power’
Even though she’s currently 40+ gigs into her long-delayed Future Nostalgia world tour, Dua Lipa is already looking forward to the next adventure. As part of the June/July Vogue cover story, the singer told the magazine that she’s already “half-written” the follow-up to the smash 2020 Future Nostalgia album, which she promised would definitely show signs of growth. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Though she didn’t describe how her as-yet-untitled third album might depart from her first two full-lengths, the singer said, “I’ve definitely grown up. Overall, whether it’s sonically or in terms of the themes, I’ve matured.” After crushing it with such Nostalgia hits as “Don’t Start Now,” “Physical,” “Break My Heart” and “Levitating,” Dua sai...
Diana Ross, Phoebe Bridgers & More Featured on the Jack Antonoff-Produced ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Soundtrack
The minions are getting ready to take over. On Tuesday (May 10), the film franchise shared the stacked lineup of artists who are set to appear on Minions: The Rise of Gru movie soundtrack. The news was revealed in a vibrant, ’70s inspired video with instrumental music also fitting of the era. Diana Ross, Tame Impala, St. Vincent, H.E.R., Bleachers, Phoebe Bridgers, Kali Uchis, Thundercat, and Caroline Polachek are all set to be featured on the Minions: The Rise of Gru soundtrack, in addition to Weyes Blood, Brockhampton and more. Jack Antonoff produced the project. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Bleachers’ frontman also revealed on social media that the tunes will reflect the decade hinted at in the video. “my favorite 70s songs ...
Halsey Reveals Detailed Health Struggles Ahead of Tour: ‘I’ve Been Sick Most of My Adult Life’
Halsey isn’t a woman, she’s a god. At least, that’s what some might think upon hearing how fiercely she’s powering through her various medical issues. In an Instagram Stories video reel posted Tuesday (May 10), the 27-year-old “Nightmare” singer opened up about what they’ve been going through these past few months — from learning about allergies to “literally everything” to several health condition diagnoses — as well as how all of it is going to affect their upcoming Love and Power tour. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I know a lot of you guys have been wondering what’s going on with my health,” the star began, addressing fans’ concern over an Instagram photo showing her wearing a heart monitor and a recent TikTok she made revealing t...
Makin’ Tracks: Kelsea Ballerini Celebrates Smart Risk, Potential Reward in ‘Heartfirst’
Go ahead and jump. Some people are paralyzed by risk; Kelsea Ballerini, judging from the upbeat tone of her new single, “Heartfirst,” prefers to follow the Van Halen playbook. “It’s been a theme throughout my whole musical journey,” she says of embracing risks. “I really do believe that nothing good in life comes unless you jump, unless you just take the chance. And love obviously — like, relationships of any kind — are that.” Ballerini took a creative risk that mirrored the message of “Heartfirst” when she penned it in July 2021 with Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and songwriter Alysa Vanderheym (“Talk You out of It”) at Vanderheym’s home studio in the Nashville area. They poured some wine, listened to some music and came up with a pulsing Fleetwood Mac sort of groove. Explore Explore ...
Sean “Diddy” Combs Launches New R&B Label Love Records
Sean “Diddy” Combs has launched a new R&B label dubbed Love Records, under a deal with Motown Records. The new imprint “will be dedicated to R&B music and will release singles and collaborative projects from a collective of world-class artists, producers and songwriters,” according to a release. Additionally, Love Records’ first project will be an album from Diddy himself, which is slated for release this summer, marking the rapper’s official return to music. “Music has always been my first love, Love Records is the next chapter is about getting back to the love and making the best music of my life,” said Combs in a statement. “For the label I’m focused on creating timeless R&B music with the next generation of artists and producers. Motown is the perfect partner for my album a...
