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Soft Cell Reunite for First Album in 20 Years
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-13T19:43:58+00:00“>April 13, 2021 | 3:43pm ET Soft Cell have reunited and are prepping the release of their first album in 20 years. The English synth-pop duo hasn’t released a full-length record since 2002’s Cruelty Without Beauty, but the “Tainted Love” singers appear to have a new one ready to go. In a new Facebook post the pair of Marc Almond and Dave Ball shared on April 12th, they wrote, “Might be something to add to this superb collection of cassettes soon…”, along with a photo of their discography on cassette. They haven’t shared details about the tracklist, title, or release date, but whenever it arrives, it will be the band’s first offering of new material since th...
Selena Gomez To Host Benefit Concert To Support Vaccine Distribution
Selena Gomez, H.E.R, Jennifer Lopez, and more are rallying behind vaccination against the coronavirus by joining forces with education and advocacy organization Global Citizen. The artists will appear during its upcoming benefit concert Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World on May 8, it was announced on Tuesday (April 13). Hosted by Gomez, the global event’s star-studded lineup includes performances by H.E.R, Jennifer Lopez, Foo Fighters, J Balvin, Eddie Vedder, and more as it “aims to inspire vaccine confidence worldwide and help get the COVID-19 vaccines to everyone, everywhere” according to a press release. Global Citizen has held concerts to garner funds for key organizations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in the past, incl...
Olivia Rodrigo Announces Debut Album Sour In The Sweetest Way
Olivia Rodrigo isn’t stepping on the brakes anytime soon. Fresh off the release of her singles “Drivers License” and “Deja Vu,” she announced on Tuesday (April 13) that her debut album, Sour, will be released on May 21. After teasing the album’s tracklist by sending letters to fans for them to decode, the 18-year-old actress and singer-songwriter made the official announcement by sharing the album’s artwork on Instagram. Channeling ’90s teen nostalgia, the cover sees Rodrigo’s face covered in butterflies, stars, and heart stickers as she sticks her tongue out to reveal the title pasted onto it. Writing about the project on her Instagram Story, Olivia added: “My debut album Sour comes out May 21 and I couldn’t be more excited if I tried.”...
Quicksand Unveil “Inversion”, First New Song in Three Years: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-13T17:10:55+00:00“>April 13, 2021 | 1:10pm ET Post-hardcore legends Quicksand have returned with the one-off single “Inversion”, their first new song in three years. The New York City band surprised fans with the heavy track and a colorful music video animated by Rob Fidel. “Inversion” follows Quicksand’s 2017 comeback album, Interiors, and a 2018 EP, Triptych Continuum, offering up another slab of big riffs and energetic vocals from frontman Walter Schreifels. The song was recorded over a year ago and is finally seeing an official release. “The music to ‘Inversion’ was very squatter punk at first,” Schreifels said of the track’s noticeable hardcore tilt. “To get something going ...
IDER Announce New Album shame, Share “Cross Yourself”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-13T17:15:10+00:00“>April 13, 2021 | 1:15pm ET British synth pop duo IDER have announced the new album shame and shared the lead single “Cross Yourself”. The follow-up to 2019’s Emotional Education, shame finds best friends Megan Markwick and Lily Somerville freed from the constraints of their old label Glassnote. The pair originally planned to write the album in Berlin, and it might have worked if not for the coronavirus pandemic. “We got there, and we got COVID four weeks later,” they said in a statement. “We had three weeks of heaven where we wrote so much new music and it was everything we dreamed of, living that chaotic, no-routine lifestyle. We Thelm...
Issy Wood Shares New Song “Muscle” Co-Produced by Mark Ronson: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-13T17:45:27+00:00“>April 13, 2021 | 1:45pm ET UK indie-pop artist Issy Wood has shared a new song called “Muscle” co-produced by Mark Ronson. It’s from her debut EP If It’s Any Constellation that’s due out in late May via Zelig Records. Presently, Wood is better known for her paintings than she is for her music. She’s been featured in numerous arts-oriented publications who have lauded her unique eye for what she calls a “Medieval millennial” style, and her Instagram features many of her terrific works. As a singer-songwriter, she released an EP last year called Cries Real Tears that felt akin to the humorous yet slightly dark indie-pop of Okay Kaya, and “Muscle” contin...
The Black Keys Announce New Blues Covers Album Delta Kream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-13T18:01:33+00:00“>April 13, 2021 | 2:01pm ET The Black Keys are returning to their roots with a new blues covers album titled Delta Kream, out May 14th via Easy Eye Sound. The announcement (via Reddit) was made through the band’s Lonely Boys & Girls fan club. The 11-track collection honors Mississippi Hill Country blues artists who inspired The Black Keys, including John Lee Hooker, R. L. Burnside, and David “Junior” Kimbrough. Pre-orders officially begin on April 15th. The lead single, “Crawling Kingsnake”, is a John Lee Hooker cover. It is currently available as a fan club exclusive and will hit streaming services on Thursday. Related Video Delta Kream marks The Black Keys...
Tope Ilori – Alagbara (Music + Video)
Don’t miss this brand-new song and video coming from Tope Ilori – Alagbara. Gospel worshipper and singer, Tope Ilori unveils this latest song and video titled “Alagbara”. In English, Alagbara which is a Yoruba word, means the “Mighty One” making this song an all-out dedicated piece to extol the greatness of God. The single was birthed in the place of a deep understanding of the nature of God in various dimensions. It is a song that is inspired by the mighty nature of God which is reflected in the lives of men through manifold blessings, healings, extraordinary miracles and many more. According to the singer, she’s encountered lots of circumstances where it seemed humanly impossible for a breakthrough to happen but God was watching, and when the time came, He acted like the Mighty One He is...
Grimes Shows Off New Tattoo of “Beautiful Alien Scars”
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-12T15:03:17+00:00“>April 12, 2021 | 11:03am ET Grimes has burnished her otherworldly reputation with a large back tattoo of what she calls “beautiful alien scars.” The alt-pop artist unveiled her new ink in an Instagram post Sunday evening. Her latest body augmentation was done in white by the artist Tweakt, who was aided by the digital designer Nusi Quero. Via the Independent, Quero is an expert at intricate computer renderings. So far, the design is a bit too fresh to fully appreciate, with red scarring pulling attention from the white ink. Grimes acknowledged as much in the comment, writing, “Don’t have a good pic cuz it hurts too much and I need to sl...
Foo Fighters’ Wasting Light Remains a Late-Career Statement 10 Years Later
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-12T15:15:35+00:00“>April 12, 2021 | 11:15am ET Editor’s Note: On April 12th, 2011, Foo Fighters put out their seventh album, Wasting Light. At the time, Dave Grohl saw it as a chance for the band to get back to the project’s humble garage roots. Now, a full decade later, Grant Sharples examines just how successful the band were in achieving Grohl’s aim and what the record ultimately meant for the veteran band and their fans. Starting with 2005’s In Your Honor, alt-rock icons Foo Fighters have adhered to certain underlying concepts for their records. These aren’t narrative concepts but musical ideas by which Dave Grohl and co. creatively orient themselves. On their fifth reco...
Danny Elfman Announces First Solo Album in 37 Years, Big Mess, Shares “True”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-12T15:28:42+00:00“>April 12, 2021 | 11:28am ET Danny Elfman has reignited his solo career over the last few month with a monthly singles series. Now, the composer and former Oingo Boingo member has announced his first album in 37 years, Big Mess. Due out June 11th via ANTI-/Epitaph, Big Mess is an 18-track double-album that sees Elfman reckoning with “four years of creeping fascism and civil rot” via his uniquely dystopian blend of industrial and orchestral sounds. Helping him create this politically charged stricture in the studio were drummer Josh Freese (The Vandals, Devo), bassist Stu Brooks (Lauryn Hill, Lady Gaga), guitarist Robin Finck (Nine Inch Nails, Guns N’ R...
Roger Waters, Brian Eno, Tom Morello Perform on Live For Gaza Livestream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-12T15:57:30+00:00“>April 12, 2021 | 11:57am ET On Saturday evening, a handful of artists took part in Live For Gaza, a livestream fundraising event celebrating the launch of the first Delia Arts Center in Gaza, Palestine. The lineup saw a blend of Palestinian musicians and international icons — including Roger Waters, Tom Morello, Roger and Brian Eno — joining forces to champion equality. During the livestream, Morello debuted an unreleased song that paid homage to the problems musicians in Gaza currently face. Meanwhile, the Eno brothers performed “Celeste”, a commissioned audiovisual artwork comprised of soundscapes and images from the city. Live For Gaza also included sets by ...
