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Banks Announces New Album Serpentina, Debuts “Holding Back” on Kimmel: Watch
Jillian Rose has declared a Banks holiday: The pop artist’s new album, Serpentina, arrives April 8th, and to celebrate the announcement she debuted the song “Holding Back” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Banks took the ABC stages in a modern three-piece suit: slacks, blazer, and cutaway bra. Alongside four backup dancers with covered faces, she writhed and twisted her way through the apologetic banger. “Love is holding back,” she sang, “I know I’ve done you wrong.” Check out the performance below. This is the latest preview of Serpentina following her two summer singles from last year, the slowed-down “Skinnydipped” and the deliciously sinful “The Devil.” In a statement, Banks explained how she arrived at the title of her next album, writing, “Snakes represent rebirth and th...
Clairo Brings the Intimacy of Sling to Radio City Music Hall: Review, Setlist + Photos
Clairo’s 2021 sophomore album Sling is an album of closeness, immediacy, and contemplation; it is turned inward, but the moments that burst out do so like snowfall, and even the warmest, brightest choices are dripped in a haze, like you just woke up and the sun is shining through the corner of your window. So, hearing it performed live in the 6,000-capacity Radio City Music Hall on Thursday night (February 24th) is a little strange. The whimsy and intimacy of Sling almost suggests it should be performed in a cozy cabin somewhere in the woods, but Clairo’s remarkable rise to stardom has proven that the upgrade in venue size is deserved. Considering that Clairo’s debut album Immunity came out only six months before the pandemic began, as well as the fact that her biggest single to date, “Sof...
Eurovision Organizers Change Mind, Ban Russia from 2022 Competition
One day after insisting that the Eurovision Song Contest is a “non-political cultural event,” the European Broadcast Union has banned Russia from the 2022 competition following the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Via Variety, the EBU issued a statement saying that “no Russian act will participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.” It continued, “The Executive Board of the EBU made the decision following a recommendation earlier today by the Eurovision Song Contest’s governing body, the Reference Group, based on the rules of the event and the values of the EBU. The Reference Group recommendation was also supported by the EBU’s Television Committee. The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this ye...
Breland Joins Warner Music Nashville Roster
Warner Music Nashville has teamed with Atlantic Records and Bad Realm Records to bring singer-songwriter Breland to the WMN roster. Breland is in the top 15 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart with his feature on Dierks Bentley’s single “Beers on Me” with HARDY, and will debut his new song “Praise The Lord” at the 57th annual ACM Awards on March 7. Breland is the second country artist to be recognized as part of Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Artist program. He’s on the road opening shows for Russell Dickerson. He becomes the latest in a long line of acts that pop divisions are partnering with their Nashville counterparts to work and vice versa. WMN and Warner Records’ pop division already work together on Gabby Barrett and Dan + Shay to garner pop airplay on certain releases. Universal Musi...
First Stream Latin: New Music From Natti Natasha, Maria Becerra, El Fantasma & More
First Stream Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums, and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Natti Natasha, El Alfa, Chimbala, “WOW BB” (Pina Records/Sony Music Latin) [embedded content] A more fitting title could not exist, as Natti Natasha managed to reel in two pioneers of the dembow movement for “WOW BB.” The flirtatious track, produced by B-One, DJ Luian, Mambo Kingz, and Raphy Pina, is a playful dembow about two men who are trying to swoon the same girl. She, however, is independent and is not impressed by their coquetry. More than a great summer anthem, “WOW BB” flaunts pure Dominican power as the three artists unite their distinct vocals and flow. The three artists officially debuted the song on television at the...
Kcee – True Love
Don’t miss this brand new single from Kcee titled “True Love”. Nigerian singer Kcee is back on the music scene with a brand new single titled “True Love“, for his beloved fans. The new record “True Love” serves as his first song for the year and is an amazing track for your listening pleasure, hope you like it. Listen and share Kcee – “True” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Kcee_-_True_Love_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Darkoo – Always ft Black Sherif
Check out this brand new single from Darkoo titled – Always. Nigerian-British singer Darkoo come through with a brand new single titled “Always” featuring Ghanain music star Black Sherif. The new record “Always” is a fantastic song with great vibes and rhythm dedicated to the fans and listening pleasure of all. Listen, enjoy and share Darkoo – “Always” ft Black Sherif below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Darkoo_-_Always_ft_Black_Sherif__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Shatta Wale – Nuh Fear Dem
Ghanaian singer Shatta Wale drops another banging track “Nuh Fear Dem” out now. “Nuh Fear Dem” is a brand new song coming from the archives of Shatta Movement boss Shatta Wale. The dancehall star has been doing lots of back-to-back releases and this is one of the amazing vibes. The new record is off the album “Times and Season” as he dedicates this to his fans Listen and share Shatta Wale – “Nuh Fear Dem” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Shatta_Wale_-_Nun_Fear_Dem_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Shatta Wale – Bad Mouthing
Ghanaian singer Shatta Wale drops another banging track “Bad Mouthing” out now. “Bad Mouthing” is a brand new song coming from the archives of Shatta Movement boss Shatta Wale. The dancehall star has been doing lots of back-to-back releases and this is one of the amazing vibes. The new record is off the album “Times and Season” as he dedicates this to his fans Listen and share Shatta Wale – “Bad Mouthing” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Shatta_Wale_-_Bad_mouthing_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
John Mayer Tests Positive for COVID-19 Again
The actions of many government officials may suggest otherwise, but the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. John Mayer can certainly attest to this, as he has tested positive for COVID less than two months after pulling out of a Dead & Company festival appearance due to a positive test. “Whelp. More members of the band tested positive for Covid today, and I was one of them,” Mayer wrote in a statement posted on social media. “This means we have to reschedule the next four shows, which we’ve already rescheduled and posted above. I’m so sorry to make you change your plans.” The rescheduled concerts, which have been pushed to May, include a show in Pittsburgh and a two-night stand in Boston. See the updated itinerary for Mayer’s arena tour below and grab your tickets via Ticketmaster. Adv...
Song of the Week: All Hail Florence + The Machine’s “King,” a Complicated Coronation Anthem
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, Florence + the Machine assume their rightful place on the throne. Florence Welch has assumed a wide range of identities over the past 15 years. Since she first formed Florence + The Machine in 2007, Welch has been a punchy indie rocker; an empowerment anthem siren; a beguiling chanteuse; a dancefloor diva; a witchy woman; a poet. Like David Bowie before her and contemporaries like St. Vincent, Welch isn’t only writing and recording music with Florence + The Machine — she’s developing personae complete with richly-imagined aestheti...
Code Orange Share Full “Back Inside the Glass” Concert for Free: Watch
Code Orange have shared the full performance from their “Back Inside the Glass” Halloween 2020 livestream concert for free. “Back Inside the Glass” was Code Orange’s third livestream of the pandemic. The band was forced to perform virtual shows after releasing its 2020 album Underneath right as the live music industry shut down. This particular livestream was notable for its VR environments. Digitally augmenting reality has been a recurring concept for Code Orange, and it was no better exemplified than with “Back Inside the Glass.” Advertisement Related Video The release of the full performance for fans who may have missed it the first time comes a week before Code Orange kick off their 2022 touring itinerary. The band will be supporting Korn starting March 4th in Springfield, Missouri, be...
