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Song of the Week: Bon Iver and Nicholas Britell’s Cinematic “Second Nature”
We’re taking a break from our Annual Report to highlight the Song of the Week. In this feature, we talk 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, Bon Iver shares a standout track from the soundtrack of Netflix’s Don’t Look Up. Despite the relatively mixed reviews pouring in, film lovers are definitely discussing Netflix’s incredibly star-studded Don’t Look Up. If the promise of Jennifer Lawrence’s return to the screen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, and Timothee Chalamet (among many, many others) wasn’t enough, the music for the movie is worth taking a look at as well. The score for the film w...
Eddie Van Halen Funko Pop! Figure on the Way
Eddie Van Halen is already immortal in the hearts of millions of rock fans, and now the late guitar legend will be further eternalized as a Funko Pop! vinyl figure. The popular toy company just announced a new figure that looks straight out of Van Halen’s “Panama” video, capturing the guitarist taking a leap while playing his iconic “Frankenstrat.” While it’s a fitting tribute to the rock legend, who passed away in October 2020, his son Wolfgang has revealed that the Funk Pop! figure has actually been in the works since 2019. “Pop signed off on this way back in 2019 and it’s wonderful to see it finally come to fruition,” tweeted Wolf. “So stoked with how it turned out!” Advertisement Wolfgang recently chatted with Heavy Consequence via video Zoom, telling us of his success this past year f...
Charli XCX Recruits Perfume Genius for “Good Ones” Remix: Stream
“Good Ones” just got a spritz of perfume. Today, Charli XCX unveiled a new remix of her latest hit single courtesy of Perfume Genius. Stream the track below. Under the spell cast by the artist otherwise known as Michael Hadreas, the song is transformed from a high-energy bop into a ghostly goth banger, with Charli’s vocals slowed and pitched down over menacing production. “And baby you couldn’t have loved me any better/ But doin’ this is all that I’ve known ever,” the pop star sings on the pre-chorus, her voice virtually unrecognizable before Perfume Genius summons a demonic beat. “I want the bad ones, ’cause they’re all I know/ I always let the good ones go.” Advertisement Related Video The remix follows the release of Charli XCX’s all-star collaboration with Christine and the Queens and ...
J Balvin Drops Ferrari-Filled “F40” Music Video
J Balvin has released a new music video for his standout track “F40,” complete with bright red sports cars and an ensemble of dancers. The visual, which was directed by Jose Sagaró, arrives in tandem with the deluxe edition of Balvin’s sixth studio album, JOSE, which first released in September with 24 tracks. The extended record boasts several additional songs, which include new tracks “Ego,” “Tu Veneno” and “Ma G,” along with three remixed versions of “In Da Getto.” Balvin’s JOSE was nominated for the 2022 Grammy‘s inaugural Best Música Urbana award, alongside artists including Bad Bunny, Rauw Alejandro, Karol G and Kali Uchis. Balvin is gearing up to embark on a North American tour in support of JOSE and its deluxe tracks in 2022, beginning on April 19 in San Antonio and ending on June ...
Watch Isaiah Rashad and SZA Perform “Score” on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Isaiah Rashad and SZA reunited Thursday evening for a performance of “Score” on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The show marked Rashad’s first time appearing on the late night television program. SZA made her debut on Kimmel back in 2017, singing “Drew Barrymore” off of her album Ctrl. She returned later that same year alongside Maroon 5 to perform her feature on the band’s single “What Lovers Do.” “Mm, just wanna ride-ride with you,” Rashad and SZA sang together. “Shoot and I would die-die with you.” 6Lack, who also has a guest appearance on “Score,” was absent from the performance. The duet comes off of Rashad’s third studio album The House is Burning, which dropped in July. SZA, meanwhile, officially released her Soundcloud hit “I Hate U” on streaming platforms last week. Watch Isaiah Rashad and SZA...
Young Thug, Lil Yachty, Gunna, Coi Leray and More Appear in HBO’s New ‘Chillin Island’ Trailer
HBO has dropped off the official trailer for Chillin Island, an upcoming, unscripted series that follows rappers and other artists as they journey through different natural landscapes in an attempt to “reveal unknowable truths from the dreamstate of the shared human existence.” The series includes Young Thug, Lil Yachty, Gunna, Coi Leray, Lil Tecca, Killer Mike, Ski Mask the Slump God and Ezra Koening of Vampire Weekend. According to Deadline, Rosalía will make an appearance in the HBO show, though she did not appear in the trailer. The show is based on a web series by Ashok Kondabolu (Dapwell of Das Racist), Lakutis (Aleksey Weintraub) and Despot (Alec Reinstein), each of whom will also appear in the upcoming HBO series. “There’s been an explosion of really inventive TV produced over the ...
Bop Shop: Songs From Normani And Kaytranada, Grace Cummings, Kai, And More
Summer may be over, but if Kai says it’s peach season, it’s peach season. As the first single from his highly anticipated sophomore solo EP, EXO‘s Kai exceeds any and all expectations with “Peaches.” Utilizing a traditional-turned-modern Korean melody overlaid with sweet, yet seductive lyrics, this comeback stays true to the Kai we know and love, yet continues to push his artistry forward and further establish him as a soloist. Accompanied by a bright and airy, pastel-hued visual filled with traditional Korean garb, complex choreo, and lots of peaches (literally), the track serves as the perfect start to this new era of Kai and leaves fans wanting more. —Sarina Bhutani You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what ...
Young Thug and Lil Baby Link With PnB Rock for New Track “Eyes Open”
Young Thug and Lil Baby have teamed up with Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock for his new single “Eyes Open.” The song is the first single off of Rock’s EP 2 Get You Thru The Rain, which dropped on Thursday. Its release follows 2019’s TrapStar Turnt PopStar. “See, you like glass and I see right through you,” Young Thug raps on his feature. “I see, you don’t be lovin’ me.” Lil Baby joins in to drop bars on the third verse. “And I’m always on the move, I can’t be standin’ still,” he says. Additional tracks on the seven-song project include “You Got Me,” “ZaZa” and “HIGH,” the latter of which saw Rock collaborate with DJ Luke Nasty PnB Rock’s 2 Get You Thru The Rain is out on streaming platforms now. In other music news, Earl Sweatshirt shared the first song from his upcoming LP Sick!. Read Full A...
Wiz Khalifa Drops New Mixtape ‘Wiz Got Wings’
Today, Wiz Khalifa dropped his new project Wiz Got Wings. For the 14-track mixtape, the Grammy-nominated artist re-united with Cardo got Wings and Sledgren to produce the project. I just dropped a brand new album titled Wiz Got Wings produced by @Sledgren and @CardoGotWings Roll up and STREAM NOW!!!https://t.co/eSCX0MRoNg U guys are gonna enjoy this one pic.twitter.com/b0vjSN2vUU — Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) December 10, 2021 Coming on the heels of Khalifa’s 2020 EP The Sage of Wiz Khalifa, Wiz Got Wings features Curren$y, Fedd the God, Young Deji, Larry June and Chevy Woods. Earlier this month, Khalifa linked up with Juicy J for a single “Pop That Trunk” that marked the friends’ first collaboration since Juicy J’s The Hustle Continues. Currently, the two are slated to release a joint album...
The Darkness Announce Extensive 2022 North American Tour
The Darkness are coming to North America, and they’re doing it up big. The UK rockers have announced a lengthy North American tour in support of their just-released album, Motorheart. Frontman Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain and drummer Rufus Taylor will hit the road next spring for 34 shows, setting off March 9th in San Diego, and running through an April 24th date in Boston. Fans should expect to hear new songs off Motorheart, as well as all the hits. The Dead Deads will open on all dates, with tickets available via Ticketmaster. “You there, in the Americas — hear me, and hear me well: The Darkness know your pain, know that you have cried yourselves to sleep every night, bereft of quality English rock music,” Justin Hawkins said in a statement. “Well, desi...
Kim Gordon and J Mascis Share “Abstract Blues” and “Slow Boy” for Sub Pop Singles Club: Stream
Kim Gordon and J Mascis are a dream team from ’90s indie rock heaven. The Sonic Youth powerhouse and Dinosaur Jr. frontman are officially sharing their collaborations “Abstract Blues” and “Slow Boy” today as part of the Sub Pop Singles Club, the seminal indie label’s subscription-only 7-inch singles series. Considering they’re both icons from a similar scene, Gordon and Mascis’ friendship goes way back. This marks the first time they’ve officially put out music together, though these songs were recorded a while ago. The duo originally shared “Slow Boy” way back in 2015 as part of Converse’s CONS EP series, and they recorded “Abstract Blues” last year for the SMooCH benefit livestream for the Seattle Children’s Hospital (Fred Armisen joined in on bass, too). With the songs’ new home at...
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan Launches Cameo Fundraiser for PAWS Chicago
Billy Corgan is doing something extra special this holiday season. On Friday, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman announced that he’s kicking off a fundraiser on Cameo to raise money for PAWS Chicago. Only 100 lucky fans will be able to book Cameos from the rocker and his partner Chloe Mendel, with every dollar of the proceeds going to the largest no-kill animal shelter in his hometown. “For every Cameo purchased, you will also get a mystery prize! One of the gifts may be something special courtesy of Reverend Guitars,” reads the fundraiser description. Cameos from the pair start at $250 for personalized video messages — business content is a whopping $4,500 — and can be booked now for a limited time on the platform’s website. Click here to book your Cameo to benefit PAWS Chicago. Advertisement...
