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For AUDREY NUNA, every track lends itself to its own audiovisual world. The one she's created for her latest single "Suckin Up" draws from worlds very familiar – her hometown 'hood of downtown New York City – and worlds apart in galaxies far, far away.This juxtaposition is emblematic of NUNA's artistry as well, which is particularly evident on the just-over two-minute track which sees the musician address her thoughts on the superficiality of modern society."Yeah, I talk, talk pretty, and I stink, and I'm smelly, if you / If you're super jelly, don't say sh*t about my belly," she sings on the first verse before hitting the chorus. "Restart, don't need puppy lovin', cut the leash off / Tryna profit off me, I'm like Mona Lisa."The track comes accompanied by a striking music video, which find...

Coldplay has officially set the record for highest-grossing rock tour in Billboard history with their ongoing "Music of the Spheres World Tour."As per Billboard Boxscore, the ongoing engagement has grossed a current total of $945.7 million USD with 8.8 million tickets sold since it kicked off in March 2022. This makes it both the highest-grossing and best-selling rock tour in Boxscore's almost-40-year history. "Music of the Spheres World Tour" overtakes the $939.1 million USD run of Elton John’s "Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour," U2’s "U2 360 Tour," The Rolling Stones’ "A Bigger Bang Tour" and engagements from the likes of AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Roger Waters.The report adds that Coldplay still has 21 shows left in their touring schedule, possibly allowing them ...

RZA has officially released the title track of his upcoming classical album, "A Ballet Through Mud."Performed by the Colorado Symphony, the cut is billed as "a poignant coming-of-age story that delves into the complexities of love, the bonds of friendship, and personal growth." The album itself was founded by the de facto Wu-Tang Clan leader during the pandemic after he came across his old lyrical notebooks from his teenage years, and it transformed into a record then a ballet. "I have been composing my whole life, although I didn't know initially that was what I was doing. The inspiration for ‘A Ballet Through Mud’ comes from my earliest creative output as a teenager, but its themes are universal—love, exploration, and adventure,” said RZA.He continued, “I hope people use it to score thei...

LISA has joined forces with Rosalía for her latest single, "New Woman."Produced by Max Martin and ILYA, the bilingual track kicks off with a powerful pop entry and catchy hook from the BLACKPINK staple, followed by a slowed down and sultry verse from Rosalía. Meanwhile, its accompanying music video sees LISA — who is known for her stunning visuals — team up with esteemed director Dave Meyers (Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Drake, Billie Eilish) for the Y2K-inspired video."New Woman" arrives two months after "Rockstar," which marked her first solo single under the new partnership of her LLOUD Co. management company and RCA Records.Watch LISA and Rosalía's "New Woman" visual above.Read more at Hypebeast

Flying Lotus has dropped his first new single since 2022, “Garmonbozia,” arriving ahead of a string of festival appearances throughout Germany and the UK.The artist is known for his incorporation of strange sounds into his music and this new single is no exception. A synth straight out of an ‘80s sci-fi flick builds an eerie intro, punctuated with a deep bass line.“Baby, I've been stuck in this room with you / Living inside of this dream of you,” he sings. “In the red room, you've lost your way home / In the red room, they won't let you out now.”Flying Lotus, whose real name is Steve Ellison, has been busy for the past few years. He’s largely been preoccupied with composing soundtracks for movies and TV, including the forthcoming horror film Ash and the Netflix anime series Yasuke.The arti...

The past month has seen another consistent compilation of solo releases from Lil Yachty. After he dropped off "Let's Get on Dey Ass" in mid-July, Boat followed it up with "Hate Me" and today, he reminded us that he isn't done with the run quiet yet, now unleashing "Sorry Not Sorry."Featuring Veeze, the just-over two-minute track came as a surprise when Veeze revealed its imminent release a few hours prior.  "sorry not sorry - me & twin out now," Yachty wrote on Instagram; Boat also appears on Jean Dawson's "Die For Me" this week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Keep Dreaming (@veezeworst)"I done popped out, feeling like Odd Future / Tyler, the Creator my look," Veeze spits on the first verse – later also making reference to Queen Bey with the bar "My cup all pink...