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OMD Announce 2022 US Tour Dates
OMD — a.k.a. Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark — have announced a headlining tour for spring 2022. The “Souvenir Tour” will celebrate the British electronic band’s greatest hits over their expansive four-decade history. OMD will be hitting major North American cities in support of Souvenir, their massive 40th anniversary box set that came out in 2019. All told, the tour spans 24 dates taking place over April and May of next year. To tide fans over until 2022, OMD are also playing a livestream concert on June 19th called “You Me & OMD”. All proceeds from the livestream will be split among members of the band’s touring crew, who have been out of work since February 2020 because of the pandemic. Related Video Tickets for the “You Me & OMD” livestream are available through the band’s w...
Lido Pimienta Covers Björk’s Classic Single “Declare Independence”: Stream
With pride month underway, art-pop musician Lido Pimienta is celebrating occasion by recording a cover of Bjork’s “Declare Independence” for the LGBTQ community. Stream her take on the classic 2007 single below. The Grammy-nominated artist laid down the track as part of Spotify’s Pride 2021: Claim Your Space campaign, which encourages the queer community to “make noise, make their presence known, and make their own rules.” Of course, “Declare Independence” is a boisterous rallying cry about seeking justice, and Pimienta felt compelled to cover the song in a way that nodded to queer people around the world in particular who are asking for equality. In a press release, Pimienta explained why she decided to cover “Declare Independence” in particular, writing, “I chose this song mainly be...
Kendrick Lamar to Play Career-Spanning Headlining Set at Day N Vegas Festival
Kendrick Lamar will stage his only performance of 2021 at the Day N Vegas Festival this November. The Compton rapper will make his first live appearance in two years at the Las Vegas Festival Fairgrounds on Friday, November 12th. He’ll be presenting a unique set titled “One Night in Vegas. From Section.80 to DAMN.” Kendrick tops an impressive lineup that also includes Travis Scott, Tyler the Creator, SZA, Lil Uzi Vert, Earl Sweatshirt, DaBaby, Polo G, Denzel Curry, Griselda, Isaiah Rashad, Thundercat, Madlib, Flatbush Zombies, Freddie Gibbs, Joey Bada$$, Saba, Cordae, Kenny Beats, Kenny Mason, Duckwrth, Sheck Wes, Yves Tumor, Queen Naija, Kaash Paige, Fripp Dinero, D Smoke, Tkay Maids, Young M.A., Tyler Yaweh, 24kGoldn, and more. Check out the festival’s lineup poster below. Related V...
Subaru Outback’s Onyx Trim Finds Its Way to the 2022 Ascent
There’s a lot to like about the Subaru Ascent, the company’s large three-row SUV. It features a standard turbocharged engine that feels as peppy as many six-cylinder options, and includes the sort of interior amenities and safety scores families crave. For 2022, Subaru doesn’t mess with success, but it does add a new trim level—the Onyx. See all 10 photos As in the Outback, the $39,120 Ascent Onyx includes a bunch of dark-toned exterior trim—yet another example of a trend that seems to be sweeping mainstream brands—and a few other neat details, including blacked-out badging and 20-inch wheels. Inside, Subaru’s water-repellent fabric covers the seats. The Onyx is based on the seven-passenger Premium trim, though it adds standard features including a reverse auto...
Vin Diesel Announces “Fast and Furious” Saga Ending Soon
This isn’t the first time actor Vin Diesel has promised a conclusion is coming for the Fast and Furious; we published the original article, which follows below, back in September 2015. Nevertheless, his comments are noteworthy on the eve of F9’s June 25 premiere; plus, his timeline for the series conclusion is more specific than it was back then. Critically, Diesel left open the possibility that spin-offs such as Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw will continue—and let’s face it, F&F-related movies are almost guaranteed to continue ad infinitum. However, the main characters in the long-running movie series will see their plot arcs buttoned up in Fast 10 and Fast 11, the final two movies in the series. As in 2015, Vin Diesel referred to the (now wr...
Coldplay Shares Acoustic Cut of ‘Higher Power’: Stream It Now
Coldplay’s “Higher Power” now comes in acoustic. At the stroke of midnight, the iconic British band dropped a stripped-back version of their comeback track. The official studio cut of “Higher Power” arrived May 7, their first release since 2019’s Everyday Life. Later, on June 8, came its futuristic music video. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Chris Young Leads California’s First Post-COVID Festival With Boots In The Park
Activated Events is launching the first live festival-style shows this weekend following California’s reopening with their Boots In The Park series. On June 18, Chris Young & Friends — which includes Scotty McCreery, Dylan Scott, Leaving Austin and Michael Austin — will play Granite Park in Fresno, California. The next day, June 19, Chris Young & Friends, presented by Boots In The Park featuring Scotty McCreery, Dylan Scott, Tenille Townes, and Leaving Austin with bring their show to SilverLakes, in Norco, California. “We are thrilled to bring live music back to fans and celebrate the reopening of California,” says Steve Thacher, president of Activated Events. “Boots In The Park is known for putting on a great country party, and this is the perfe...
Noel Gallagher Flying to No. 1 on U.K. Albums Chart
Back The Way We Came is on track to give the rocker his fourth leader with his post-Oasis band. Including his releases with Oasis, Gallagher has ruled the Official U.K. Albums Chart on 11 occasions. Also new to the Official Chart Update is Garbage with No Gods No Masters (Infectious Music). It’s new at No. 3, and is on course for the alternative rock outfit’s highest charting set since 1998’s leader Version 2.0. Meanwhile, a deluxe edition release of Jessie Ware’s What’s Your Pleasure (Virgin) returns the album to the survey at No. 4, while U.S. rapper Polo G completes the Top 5 with his third LP, Hall Of Fame (Columbia). American rap trio Migos land at No. 7 on the midweek chart with Culture III (Motown/Quality Control); Marina could snag her fifth Top 10 with Ancient...
Quavo Says He & Pop Smoke Were Gonna Drop An Album Together
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: 2020HHA / Getty With the release of Migos‘ Culture III, many listeners had their hearts tugged at when they once again heard the voice of the gone-too-soon rapper, Pop Smoke on “Light It Up.” Now that the Migos have the Hip-Hop world’s attention again, Quavo dropped a bomb on fans of both Migos and Pop Smoke by revealing that he and the Brooklyn rapper were working on a duet album before Smoke’s tragic death. During an interview on The Real 92.3, Quavo explained that he and Pop were tight and were actually in the studio cooking up what would’ve been a South meets East rap album that could’ve taken the culture by storm. “I had a relationship with Pop Smoke, we had a relationship with Pop Smoke, and it was just, important. We had so many records, ...
Saweetie Goes Sneaker Shopping With ‘Complex’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Complex Networks / Complex Quavo might’ve taken away her Bentley, but Saweetie is still going to be getting around in style as she’s making sure that her feet are drippin’ for the foreseeable future. In Complex’s latest installment for Sneaker Shopping With Complex the “Icy Girl” singer links up with Joe La Puma at Soul Stage in Los Angeles to pick up some pieces that will keep her feet laced as she struts her stuff in the City of Angels. Explaining how her grandmother’s “hella glamourous” style inspired her to keep her style on point, the young singer has since done her best to stay dipped from head-to-toe since, but wasn’t necessarily into sneakers. Saweetie revealed it wasn’t until she saw her cousins and friends rocking Nikes and Jordan’s that she got...
Migos “Modern Day,” French Montana “FWMGAB” & More | Daily Visuals 6.14.21
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: John Parra / Getty Migos are back on their grizzly and with their latest album, Culture III only a few days old the ATL trio already churning out videos in support of their project. Balling on jet skis, G5’s and Bentleys, Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset show that whether on water, air, or land, they will shine in any environment they find themselves in. Them cats got all terrains covered forreal forreal. Back in the BX French Montana returns to his old projects and for his clip to “FWMGAB” gets the locals to turn up while he enjoys the moves being busted in his presence. Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Neek Bucks, Gotham featuring Niko IS, and more. MIGOS – “MODERN DAY” [embedded cont...
For Papas Who Puff: Check Out These Smoker-Friendly Gifts For Father’s Day
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Terryll Garrison / EyeEm / Getty While the country and much of the free world are finally warming up to the benefits of cannabis products, companies who have been at the forefront are offering high-end technology and accessories for all. As Father’s Day fast approaches and Dad is something of a cannabis enthusiast, the folks at Dr. Greenthumb, G Pen, and VIBES have the Papas Who Puff covered. Dr. Greenthumb is the smoked-out alter-ego of B-Real from the legendary Hip-Hop collective, Cypress Hill. Partnering up with G Pen, Dr. Greenthumb has rolled out its new Roam vaporizer, which is essentially an all-in-one vaporizer that passes the good medicine through a water filter without being stuck inside the house. Dr. Greenthumb and G Pen also worked on the bra...
