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Beach House, Their Muses, And Once Twice Melody
By Laura Studarus Beach House members Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally acknowledge that, like everyone else, they have been impacted by the string of devastating global events over the past two years — and that the extended pandemic shutdown gave them time to explore the musical nuances of what would become their eighth studio album, Once Twice Melody. But more than music about disaster, what they crafted was a tribute to where their imaginations took them while everyone else was getting sick of the phrase “unprecedented times.” That meant making peace with the fact COVID-19 would forever be part of their story. “You can’t not mention it,” Legrand tells MTV News. “We’ve all been affected — and the restrictions caused us to shift in little various ways.” There’s no arguing the dream-p...
Ed Sheeran Gets Approval for Underground Crypt on English Estate
Ed Sheeran is getting his crypt after all. The pop star’s application to add the underground lair to his property in Suffolk, England has reportedly been approved. The singer initially submitted the application in December for the crypt to be added onto the private chapel on the grounds of his $5 million estate outside the town of Framlingham, but had to be given the green light from the East Suffolk council to move ahead with the construction. In 2019, the “Bad Habits” crooner was given approval for building the chapel as a “private place of retreat for contemplation and prayer,” but he had to get additional permission for the crypt. Now, he’s been given the go-ahead by East Suffolk Council’s environmental and conservation officials to start digging the underground chamber. Advertisement ...
Olivia Rodrigo Debuting SOUR Film on Disney+: Watch the Trailer
Olivia Rodrigo is bringing the story of her hit debut album SOUR to Disney+. The streamer is set to premiere the pop star’s new film OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) on March 25th. The movie will document the singer’s road trip from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her smash record, to Los Angeles. Over the course of the trip, she’ll also perform all 11 songs on the album with entirely new arrangements at such stunning locations as Mojave Airplane Boneyard, Arcosanti, and Red Rock Canyon State Park. “I think I just wanted to tell people what was going on in the back of my head in a way that was proud and not ashamed,” Rodrigo explains in a teaser trailer for the film before archival footage featuring her in the recording studio flashes across the screen. “Coming f...
On Sale Today: Puscifer, Foo Fighters, Modest Mouse, Fleet Foxes, and More
Spring is peeking around the corner and tour announcements continue to roll out. Here’s the latest on the concert and live events landscape. Beginning today, tickets to the ten new shows on the Foo Fighters’ expanded tour will be up for grabs. Modest Mouse’s not so modest 40-date trek goes on sale. Tickets for Fleet Foxes’ headlining tour, the group’s first live shows since 2018, will also be available. Get the details on these tours and more below. Foo Fighters: Get Tickets via Ticketmaster Foo Fighters have expanded their upcoming 2022 North American tour with the addition of ten new shows.Taking place in September and October, the newly added dates are mostly centered in Canada, as the band will play shows across the providences of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. They’ve al...
KFC Presents Music ‘Feastival’ and Peking Duk-Inspired Burger
BRISBANE, Australia — KFC is rounding out its menu of tasty chicken, burgers and chips with a fresh Australian music festival. The famous fried chicken chain is presenting Feastival, a day-long fest next month on Sydney’s Cockatoo Island, a one-time convict site that’s now UNESCO World Heritage listed. Electronic duo Peking Duk will headline the show, set for Sunday, March 13 and featuring the likes of Baker Boy, Thandi Phoenix and Ebony Boadu. KFC’s Feastival promises to be a feast for the eyes, ears and the belly. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news As part the fast-food giant’s new order, KFC teams up with Peking Duk for the one-off Peking Cluck Burger, a collaboration with local TikTok sensation Dim Sim Lim, which will be handed out on the day ...
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift’s ‘The Joker And The Queen’ Is Top Debut on Australia’s Chart
Elton John and Dua Lipa bounce back to the summit of Australia’s singles chart with “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix),” while Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift land the highest new entry of the week. After three cycles at No. 2, “Cold Heart” (via Warner/Universal) returns to No. 1 to snag a ninth non-consecutive week atop the ARIA Singles Chart. “Cold Heart” is now double platinum-certified. A mashup of classic Elton cuts, “Cold Heart” trades places with The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber’s six-times platinum hit “Stay” (Columbia/Sony), which had locked up 17 weeks at No. 1, the second-best run in chart history. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Sheeran and Swift can boast the hottest start this week, as their latest collaboration, “The Joker And The Queen” ...
Tame Impala Shares Floaty New ‘Slow Rush’ Cut ‘The Boat I Row’: Listen
We’ve had Tame Impala’s all-conquering The Slow Rush. And then, its lockdown edition, The Slow Rush In An Imaginary Place. Today (Feb. 18), Kevin Parker’s psychedelic pop project dropped — as promised — The Slow Rush B-Sides and Remixes. Spanning eight tracks, the new collection includes the floaty new b-side The Boat I Row, and previously-released singles “No Choice” and “Breathe Deeper” (Lil Yachty Remix). [embedded content] The trippy times don’t end there. The Slow Rush Deluxe Box Set is scheduled for release on April 8, which will be packaged with two transparent red LPs, and alternate artwork including a 40-page booklet and The Slow Rush 2050 calendar. The Slow Rush arrived in February 2020, landing at No. 1 in Australia, No. 3 in the U.S. and U.K. (both career highs), and...
Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Lil Baby & Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Acquire ‘True Classic’ Lifestyle Brand Mitchell & Ness
Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Lil Baby, Maverick Carter, Fanatics, the D’Amelio family and more have officially acquired iconic lifestyle brand Mitchell & Ness from former owner Juggernaut Capital Partners. The announcement came early Friday (Feb. 18). “Fashion is cyclical, but classics are forever,” Jay-Z said in a statement. “Mitchell & Ness is a true classic. I was an early adopter of this brand, as well as a part of a departure from athletic wear. I’m proud to play a small role in bringing it back, and in some cases, introducing the authenticity and quality of the Mitchell & Ness brand to a new generation.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Founded in 1904, Mitchell & Ness remains a go-to shopping hub for nostalgic sports jerseys, license...
Skales ft Kabusa Oriental Choir – As Always
Nigerian singer, Skales drops a new tune titled “As Always” out now. OHK Entertainment honcho, Skales returns with a brand new single he calls “As Always” featuring Kabusa Oriental Choir. “As Always” is a song from his just-released album “Sweet Distractions”, it’s a great piece of music that is dedicated to his fans. The record serves as a follow-up to his other released singles on the album like “Leave Me Breathless“, “Say You Bad“ and more. “As Always” certainly deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen, enjoy and share Skales ft Kabusa Oriental Choir – “As Always” below. [embedded content]
Asa – Ocean
Check out this brand new single titled “Ocean” by Asa, out now. Nigerian songstress Asa pulls off another brand new single titled “Ocean“, and it is her first track for the year. “Ocean” is an awesome laid-back tune that appeals to a wide audience with great instrumental and vocals well blended. The new record “Ocean” was produced by P.Prime and it is a follow-up to her previously released single titled Mayana. Listen and share Asa – “Ocean” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Asa_-_Ocean_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Philkeyz – Figure
Don’t miss this brand new tune from Philkeyz titled ‘Figure’ out now. Nigerian record producer Philkeyz makes his debut for the year with a brand new single he calls ‘Figure‘, just for his beloved fans. The new record ‘Figure’ is from his soon-to-be-released body of work. Before now, Philkeyz has dropped his first EP titled ‘Premium‘. ‘Figure‘ is an impressive Afro-pop song that deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Philkeyz – ‘Figure’ below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Philkeyz_-_Figure_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Best New Tracks: NIGO x Kid Cudi, Jack Harlow and More
As the week in music comes to a close, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks. This week’s list is led by releases from NIGO x Kid Cudi and Jack Harlow, who dropped the singles “Want It Bad” and “Nail Tech,” respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Yves Tumor, Deante Hitchcock, Guapdad 4000, Teezo Touchdown and Mahalia, plus collaborations from Kojey Radical x Masego, Curren$y x The Alchemist and Fly Anakin x Pink Siifu x Billz Egypt. NIGO x Kid Cudi – “Want It Bad” [embedded content] NIGO delivers his second I Know NIGO offering with “Want It Bad,” enlisting Kid Cudi for the three-minute cut. Produced by Pharrell, the new single arrives shortly after the A$AP Rocky assisted- track “Arya,” the latter of which was in...
