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Song of the Week: Red Hot Chili Peppers Welcome Us To a “Black Summer”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks 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, the Red Hot Chili Peppers signal the arrival of their new era with the triumphant “Black Summer.” From the first warm tones of the guitar, two things are clear: Red Hot Chili Peppers are back, and John Frusciante has rejoined the legendary rockers. “Black Summer” marks the Chili Peppers’ first single since 2016’s lackluster The Gateway, and with Frusciante back, they sound renewed and refreshed. His signature guitar sound is heavily highlighted on “Black Summer,” linking perfectly with Flea’s energetic bass work and stepping out f...
Rosalía Shares New Single “Saoko”: Stream
Rosalía has announced that her long-awaited new album, Motomami, will arrive on March 18th. To further preview the release, she’s unveiled a single called “Saoko,” as well as a new music video directed by Valentin Petit. Watch it below. Motomai serves as the follow-up to Rosalía’s Grammy Award-winning album, El Mal Querer. She previously previewed the release by sharing The Weeknd collaboration, “La Fama.” Earlier this week, Rosalía revealed the cover artwork for Motomami, which you can find beneath the video for “Saoko.” Advertisement Related Video [embedded content] Motomani Artwork: <img data-attachment-id="1185882" data-permalink="https://consequence.net/2022/02/rosalia-saoko-stream/rosalia-motomami-2/" data-orig-file="https://consequence.net/wp-content/uplo...
2022 Winter Olympics: U.S. Skaters Get Nasty With Janet Jackson In Beijing
While the opening ceremonies of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China begin on Friday (Feb. 4), a few winter sports got an early jump on the international event. This year, NBC viewers were treated to Olympic ice dancing on Thursday night (Feb. 3), just a few hours ahead of the proper opening ceremony at the Beijing Games. Explore See latest videos, charts and news While figure skating (a solo competition sport) is still on the docket for 2022, early viewers got a glimpse of the pairs facing off in ice dancing on Thursday night – and Team USA did not come to play. Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue of the United States demonstrated their ice dancing rhythm to the foreign nation, burning the competition while getting a little nasty on ice. Which is to say, the U.S. duo performed a med...
Panda Bear on Animal Collective’s Unceasing “River of Creation,” Eleven Albums In
It’s been nearly six years since Animal Collective released Painting With, their tenth studio album — but according to Noah Lennox (AKA Panda Bear), the time flew by. Each member of AnCo is immensely collaborative, constantly working on projects either in a solo capacity or with other members of the band. And now, on Friday (February 4th), Animal Collective are gearing up to release the gorgeous, captivating Time Skiffs. It’s their eleventh (!) studio album, and one of their finest to date. Time Skiffs was initially hyped to be something akin to 2007’s Strawberry Jam (which turns 15 years old this year), but upon listening, there’s an ease with which Animal Collective can pull off the most complicated and intricate patterns. On the album are meditations on growing older and parenthood...
Silk Sonic Slide Into Fortnite ‘Icon Series’ With Outfits, Radio Station
Silk Sonic joined the world of Fortnite on Thursday (Feb. 3) when the Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak-led duo announced that they’ve signed a deal to bring their smooth stylings to the virtual universe. The partnership between Atlantic Records and Fornite on the latest “Icon Series” will include in-game outfits for players, a new in-game “Icon Radio” station and an upcoming “Silk Sonic Cup” player tournament. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “When Fortnite asked me if I wanted to create an outfit for the game, I asked, ‘Are CGI muscles off the table?’ They said ‘no.’ I said ‘deal.’ I”ll see you on the Island,” Mars said in a statement, with .Paak cheekily adding, “When Fortnite agreed to give Bruno CGI muscles, I said, ‘I’m in. He could use ...
Mitski Blazes Forward on the Enigmatic Laurel Hell
Mitski had made up her mind after finishing her “Be The Cowboy” tour in late 2019: after months of frequent shows, press, and supporting her biggest album to date, she was quitting music for good. “I felt it was shaving away my soul little by little,” said Mitski in a recent profile, describing the anxiety, pressure, and existential dread she was experiencing as simply too much to bear. Of course, endings aren’t always that simple. She began working on Be The Cowboy’s follow-up quickly after, but only because she was contractually obligated to do so; yet, after over two years of writing and recording in the midst of a global pandemic, Mitski arrives this week (February 4th) with her sixth studio album, Laurel Hell. And by all measures, Laurel Hell is yet another phenomenal entry in Mitski’...
How to Get Tickets to Halsey’s 2022 Tour
Halsey has announced the extensive “Love and Power Tour” this week, which is scheduled to begin in late May of 2022. Not only will the tour see Halsey perform songs from her excellent 2021 LP If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, it also boasts an impressive list of openers, including Wolf Alice, beabadoobee, and PinkPantheress. Get tickets here, and read on for more info about pre-sale codes, tour dates, and more. What Is Halsey’s “Love and Power Tour?” Halsey’s “Love and Power Tour” in support of their latest album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power. The 22-date trek begins in West Palm Beach, Florida in early May and concludes in Irvine, California in late July. In addition to headlining dates in amphitheaters around the US and Canada, Halsey will also be headlining Governors Ball M...
Billie Eilish Debuts New Hairstyle: ‘I’m Back’
Billie Eilish is back to black. The “Bad Guy” singer has sported every hair color in the rainbow (and beyond), from blonde to blue and black again. With a new tour just around the corner, the California singer showed off her new all-black look with a social media post. “I’m back” she captioned her selfie, in which she’s wearing a black mask and hoodie combo on board a flight. As she enters her 20s, Eiliish has enjoyed a return to dark locks. Last December, she posted a pic with a brunette barnet and the comment, “miss me?” Explore See latest videos, charts and news The alternative pop star debuts her new look on the eve of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour, starting Thursday (Feb. 3) in New Orleans at the Smoothie King Center. Eilish is nominated for seven Grammy Awards, including reco...
Kelly Clarkson Delivers a Dreamy Crowded House Classic for ‘Kellyoke’: Watch
Hey now, hey now! Kelly Clarkson opened her talk show on Tuesday (Feb. 1) with a beautiful rendition of Crowded House‘s “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” “There is freedom within, there is freedom without/ Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup/ There’s a battle ahead, many battles are lost/ But you’ll never see the end of the road while you’re traveling with me/ Hey now, hey now, don’t dream it’s over/ Hey now, hey now, when the world comes in/ They come, they come/ To build a wall between us/ We know they won’t win,” she crooned over floating harmonies from her backup singers. Released as the fourth single from the Australian rock band’s self-titled debut album back in 1986, the track eventually rose to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the spring of ’87. The hit has been covered from numerous ar...
Kelly Clarkson Delivers a Dreamy Crowded House Classic for ‘Kellyoke’: Watch
Hey now, hey now! Kelly Clarkson opened her talk show on Tuesday (Feb. 1) with a beautiful rendition of Crowded House‘s “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” “There is freedom within, there is freedom without/ Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup/ There’s a battle ahead, many battles are lost/ But you’ll never see the end of the road while you’re traveling with me/ Hey now, hey now, don’t dream it’s over/ Hey now, hey now, when the world comes in/ They come, they come/ To build a wall between us/ We know they won’t win,” she crooned over floating harmonies from her backup singers. Released as the fourth single from the Australian rock band’s self-titled debut album back in 1986, the track eventually rose to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the spring of ’87. The hit has been covered from numerous ar...
Bad Bunny Adds New Dates to 2022 “World’s Hottest Tour”
Bad Bunny’s “World’s Hottest Tour” is living up to its name. Due to “overwhelming demand” for tickets, the Puerto Rican rapper and singer has announced additional stadium shows in six cities: Miami, New York, Houston, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. The new dates are as follows: August 13th at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium; August 28th at New York’s Yankee Stadium; September 2nd at Houston’s Minute Maid Park; September 18th at San Diego’s PETCO Park; September 24th at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium; and October 1st at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. See the updated tour itinerary below (new dates are in bold). Pre-sale tickets for the newly announced dates will be available starting Wednesday, February 2nd at 12:00 p.m. local time via Ticketmaster (using pre-sale code CALIENTE). A public on-sa...
Olivia Rodrigo, FINNEAS & More: Who Should Win Best New Artist at the 2022 Grammys? Vote!
Though the 64th annual Grammy Awards have been postponed to April 3 due to COVID-19 — the ceremony was originally set to air tonight, Monday (Jan. 31) — it’s not too early to talk about which rookie musician could go home with the best new artist award. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Expanded to recognize the talents and achievements of 10 artists who have had a significant impact on pop culture during the past year, the 2022 best new artist category features 18-year-old pop stars Olivia Rodrigo and The Kid LAROI, both of whom had long-running No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as eight-time Grammy winner Finneas, Billie Eilish’s brother and frequent collaborator. In addition to highlighting pop stars, artists across several genres a...
