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Daft Punk Tops the Official r/electronicmusic “Top 100 Albums of the 2010s” List
Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories” is a solid and irrefutable pick atop the list. Over the last few weeks, the r/electronicmusic subreddit has been compiling the top 100 albums of the 2010s, calling on its dedicated users to flesh out the list. Due to its fervent and steadfast fanbase, which is rooted in a passionate Reddit community, the list holds a ton of weight in the electronic music sphere. After weeks of deliberations, the r/electronicmusic moderators have unveiled the final rankings. Topping the list is Daft Punk‘s seminal Random Access Memories, which represents a solid, irrefutable pick. Following in the second spot is Porter Robinson‘s Worlds, which set the EDM realm ablaze back in August 2014. Rounding out the top 5 are Flume‘...
Sony Picks Up Whitney Houston Biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’
Where do broken hearts go? To Sony Pictures. After a protracted bidding war, Sony and its TriStar division have won I Wanna Dance With Somebody, the musical biopic of singer Whitney Houston. A theatrical commitment was part of the deal, and Sony is setting a Thanksgiving 2022 release. Anthony McCarten, the writer behind the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, will pen the screenplay, while Stella Meghie, who was behind the Issa Rae romance The Photograph, will direct. The project has the backing of Houston’s estate as well as music producer Clive Davis. Pat Houston will produce the movie on behalf of the Houston Estate, along with Davis, Primary Wave Music’s Larry Mestel, Denis O’Sullivan and McCarten. {“nid”:”9406510″,”type”:”post”,”title&...
DaBaby Drops ‘Peep Hole’ Music Video Alongside ‘Blame It On Baby’ Deluxe Album
DaBaby goes by “Billboard Baby” now, according to the intro track on the deluxe version of his Billboard 200 No. 1 album Blame It On Baby that arrives on streaming services today (Aug. 4). The chart-topping rapper’s latest braggadocious efforts come to life in his new music video for “PEEP HOLE,” which he released Monday (Aug. 3) ahead of the new 24-track LP. Dripping in head-to-toe designer outfits at a socially distant photoshoot, the 28-year-old rapper sports anything from an orange Gucci tracksuit to a casual Burberry snapback, T-shirt and shorts look. But as he holds onto this part of his lifestyle, he lets go of another, which he outlines bluntly in the chorus with a doorknock-like beat: “Baby, he don’t wanna be a player no more/ I was lookin...
Latin Songs Inspired by Social Media: Don Omar’s ‘Myspace,’ J Balvin’s ‘Snapchat’ & More
Many of today’s hottest Latin artists were discovered on social media, including Bad Bunny who began creating his tunes on Soundcloud and Lele Pons who rose from Vine to Latin music star. Spanish crooner Pablo Alborán, Brazilian sensation Anitta, and up-and-coming JD Pantoja all leaped to fame after kicking off their careers on YouTube. In addition, many Latin songs are getting on the radar fueled by their success on TikTok, including Juanfran’s “Como Llora,” Nio Garcia’s “La Jeepeta” in collaboration with Brray, Juanka, Anuel AA and Myke Towers, and Grupo Firme’s “El Guero” featuring Marca MP, which have all secured spots on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart this year. {“nid”:”9428752″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”20 Popular La...
Hear Members of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Deradoorian, Interpol Cover Black Sabbath
Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner, Angel Deradoorian, Interpol’s Brad Truax, Greg Fox, and Mick Barr have announced their first single as Black Sabbath cover band BSCBR. The quintet’s Master of Rehearsal seven-inch single, out September 4 via Famous Class Records, features “Sweet Leaf” and “Fairies Wear Boots.” All proceeds from the digital release will benefit Black Lives Matter, Pitchfork reports. Hear “Sweet Leaf” below. The original track, which kicks off Black Sabbath’s third LP, Master of Reality, commences with a burst of looped coughing. In that spirit, the cover opens with grunts, laughter, and the random question, “There was a Chuck Norris movie called Invasion U.S.A., right?” (Indeed there was.) The new rendition...
Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins Enlists Ben Gibbard, Tegan Quin for New Podcast
Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins will discuss the intricacies of songwriting with Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard, Tegan and Sara’s Tegan Quin, Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus, Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba, and more on his upcoming podcast. The Pass-Through Frequencies series launches with a Hoppus-featured episode on Aug. 6. Adkins detailed his direction for the show in a new trailer, noting his enthusiasm for creative conversation. “I’ve been writing songs with our band, Jimmy Eat World, for 26 years now,” he says in the clip. “And even after all that time, I’ve realized I am just a student. Songwriting to me is a never-ending circle of listening and responding to your inner creative voice. What’s fascinating to me is tal...
Kanye West Withdraws Petition to Appear on New Jersey Presidential Ballot
As Kanye West’s presidential campaign slogs on its second month, the rapper-mogul is reportedly having a hard time getting on a state’s presidential ballot. Despite getting enough signatures in Oklahoma, the West campaign had to withdraw its petition to appear on the New Jersey ballot, according to the AP, which saw an email thread between Administrative Law Judge Gail Cookson and what the publication describes as “an unidentified person writing from a Kanye 2020 address.” “At this time, Kanye 2020 has no further option than to regrettably withdraw from New Jersey and cease further efforts to place Mr. West’s name on the New Jersey ballot,” the email said on Monday, according to the AP. The AP also reported that attorney Scott Salmon was concerned that the signature...
Kesha Dreams of Adventures With Her Cat Mr. Peep$ in ‘Little Bit of Love’ Video
Kesha is back with a new video for “Little Bit of Love,” which comes from her latest LP, High Road. Known for her off-the-wall and, at times, goofy ideas, Kesha takes us into her dreams where she imagines Mr. Peep$ as a life-size human with a feline face (of course). The dynamic duo explore the seas, ride roosters through the desert and even execute a bank heist. Regardless of where they go, the video clearly shows her devotion and love for Mr. Peep$. Not only did Kesha take the directing duties, but she also stars in it with her award-winning cat, Mr. Peep$. Using a cheap greenscreen setup and the iPhone 11 Pro Max, she, Mr. Peep$ and her boyfriend Brad were the cast and crew for the visual project but also enlisted the help of co-director Jonah Best for editing and VFX, who d...
Neil Young Sues Trump Campaign for Copyright Infringement
Over a week after writing that he’s “reconsidering” legal action, it looks like Neil Young is suing the Trump campaign. On his Neil Young Archives website on Tuesday morning, Young posted what appears to be a draft of a lawsuit that claims the Trump campaign did not have a proper license to play two of his songs: “Rockin’ in the Free World” and “Devil’s Sidewalk.” “Plaintiff in good conscience cannot allow his music to be used as a ‘theme song’ for a divisive, un-American campaign of ignorance and hate,” reads the suit, that will be filed in the Southern District of New York. Young’s attorney confirmed to SPIN that the suit has been filed. We also reached out to the Trump campaign for further comment. The d...
Op Alert: Reports Reveal GOP Operatives Connected To Kanye West’s Presidential Campaign
Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty While it isn’t clear why Kanye West is insistent on running for president or why he feels confident as he does, it’s since come out that some within his camp have ties to the Republican party. On the heels of a pair of reports, two people have been linked to the campaign while also active in the GOP, with one of the persons named revealed to be connected to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, also a Republican. In a detailed report from The Intelligencer, two people have been named as links to the West 2020 campaign while also currently active in GOP affairs according to the connections made by the publication. An elector for West, Chuck Wilton, will also be a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Charlotte on behalf of the state of Vermont. In a ca...
Cardi B Teases New Megan The Stallion Collaboration
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Two years after the release of her Grammy Award winning debut album, Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B is ready to release her first single off her next project and it is featuring the other hottest chick in the game. Yesterday (August 3), the Bronx bomber took to her social media account to release the artwork for her new cut, “WAP,” and in the creatively provocative post was none other than Megan The Stallion with her wig weaved up with Cardi’s while showing off what they mouth can do, aesthetically. Though there wasn’t even as much as a snippet to accompany the seductive post, the back-to-back pose is more than enough to have fans anticipating the collaboration when it drops this Friday (August 7). The release couldn’t have come at a...
U Don’t Know: Jay-Z Releases Three Rare Songs On TIDAL
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz As streaming continues to dominate how folks are spending their time inside one Rap’s greatest minds is providing more reason to jump to his platform. Jay-Z has added more rare gems to his online service. As spotted on Hypebeast the Brooklyn native has blessed his fans with some forgotten cuts from what many consider to be some of his best years in his career. On Monday, August 3 “From Marcy To Hollywood” was added to TIDAL. Originally landing on The Player’s Club soundtrack the DJ Clue / DURO produced track features Sauce Money and Memphis Bleek. The trio each spit some contemplative verses that shed light on their respective come ups. Additionally “What The Game Made Me” from the I Got The Hook-Up soundtrack also resurfaces with the thr...
