Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
News:¡Uno! Album Art by Green Day
Green Day released the artwork for their next studio album ¡Uno! on Thursday (June 14). The album is set to be out on Sept. 25 and will be closely followed by two more albums, ¡Dos! and ¡Tré!
Detroit Game (feat. Chuck Inglish & Boldy James) by J Dilla
The posthumous J Dillla album Rebirth of Detroit drops Tuesday, June 12, but before that we've got "Detroit Game," a track from the album featuring Detroit residents Chuck Inglish and Boldy James. Featuring a murky beat with sunny bass, the song's roughly the 5,248th impressive track we've heard from Dilla, who passed away suddenly in 2006 at the age of 32. (via Prefix)
News: R.I.P. Robin Hugh Gibb (1949 – 2012)
Robin Gibb, the lead singer and founding member of the Bee Gees, has died after a long battle with cancer, according to RollingStone.com. He was 62 years old.
An official statement reads, “The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announces with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery. The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.”
Gibb and his brothers Maurice and Barry formed the Bee Gees in the late 1950s, though the trio didn’t see international success until a decade later. After relocating from Australia to England and signing with manager Robert Stigwood in 1967, the band released Bee Gees’ 1st. Released amidst the height of the British Pop Invasion, the album peaked in the Top 10 of both the UK and US album charts thanks to singles “New York Mining Disaster 1941″, “To Love Somebody”, and “Holiday”. The next two years saw the release of two more commercially successful albums, Horizontal and Ideas, which contained more chart-topping hits like “Massachusetts” and “I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You”.
Following the release of their critically-acclaimed 1969 double album Odessa, Robin quit the group and launched a solo career. The trio ultimately reunited in 1971, but after the commercially lackluster 1973 album Life in a Tin Can, they began to craft more rhythmic disco songs. The Bee Gees unveiled their new sound on 1975′s Main Course and their infamous soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever in 1977. The soundtrack topped album charts for 24 straight weeks and contained three #1 singles (“How Deep Is Your Love”, “Stayin’ Alive”, and “Night Fever”).
Over the course of their career, the band sold more than 220 millions records, making them one of the best-selling acts of all-time. For their efforts, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. (via CoS)
News: EPIC Radio by Eric Prydz
In an industry within which the word “epic” has lost its meaning due to over-usage, few really embody the true meaning of the word. Eric Prydz is worthy of such a title though, and the reclusive DJ, who has become omnipresent as of late, headlining his first US Tour since 2007, releasing a Beatport Chart and a 3-CD LP, and starting up his very own podcast on Itunes. "EPIC Radio," short for Eric Prydz in Concert, is a brilliantly mixed synthy one-hour progressive house podcast featuring some incredible works.
News: R.I.P. Donna Summer (1948-2012)
“The Queen of Disco”, Donna Summer, has died following a battle with cancer, according to TMZ.com. She was 63 years old.
A native of Boston, Summer began her career as a backup singer, most notably for Three Dog Night in the early 1970s. She eventually caught the attention of Casablanca Records, and within a year her single “Love to Love You Baby” hit #2 on the Billboard singles chart. The latter half of the 1970s saw Summer dominiate the charts with three consecutive number one albums, and four number one singles within a 13-month period. Her most notable singles included “I Feel Love," “Hot Stuff," “Bad Girls," and her version of the Richard Harris ballad “MacArthur Park." (via CoS)
News: Jay-Z Music Festival
Jay-Z will curate and headline "Budweiser Made In America," a new two-day music festival that will bring nearly 30 musical acts to Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park in September 1st and 2nd, according to The New York Times. The line-up will be formally announced tomorrow, and will feature “rock, hip-hop, R&B, Latin and dance” acts.
Tickets will go on sale May 23rd with a portion of the proceeds benefiting United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. (via CoS)
Llove (Dada Life Remix) (Live at Coachella) by Kaskade
Another electro-house banger from our favorite DJ and production duo, Dada Life. They always seem to know how to raise the volume to eleven and this "Llove" remix by Kaskade is no different. It is a free download of a live recording from Coachella 2012 they are giving it away for free.(via The Music Ninja)
Take A Walk by Passion Pit
What a fantastic way to start the day! Passion Pit have just released the first single “Take A Walk” off their upcoming album Gossamer. And, to my great joy, this is an absolutely amazing song. Mark your calendars for the 24th of July for Gossamer.
News: R.I.P. Adam "MCA" Yauch
Beastie Boys MC, Adam Yauch, aka MCA, has passed away due to cancer, TMZ reports. He was 47 years old.
The Beastie Boys are one of the most important and influential hip-hop groups of all time. They were instrumental in making hip-hop a global, mainstream force. Formed in 1981 as a hardcore band, they combined punk and rap into a singular sound that grew increasingly broad over the years, encompassing a vast array of genres. Yauch, Michael Diamond (Mike D), and Adam Horowitz (Ad-Rock) released several classic albums, including their debut album Licensed to Ill in 1986, 1989's Paul's Boutique, and 1994's Ill Communication.
Yauch directed Beastie Boys videos under the pseudonym Nathaniel Hornblower, as well as the 2008 basketball documentary Gunnin' for #1 Spot under his own name. He also ran a film production and distribution company, Oscilloscope Pictures, that shepherded many films, including Wendy and Lucy, We Need to Talk About Kevin, and the forthcoming LCD Soundsystem documentary Shut Up and Play the Hits. In the mid-1990s, he co-founded the Milarepa Fund, which raised money for the Tibetan independence movement. They put on a series of benefit concerts, the Tibetan Freedom Concerts.
Yauch was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, resulting in a canceled tour and the delay of their album Hot Sauce Committee. The Beastie Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month. (via Pitchfork)
Preview: Keep Lovin' (feat. Carlitta Durand) by Freddie Joachim
After what feels like a long hiatus, Mellow Orange is back with some more Freddie Joachim goodness. "Keep On Lovin," is that typical awesome Joachim beat, featuring the smooth vocals of singer/song writer Carlitta Durand, is the first single off upcoming album Fiberglass Kisses. The single will be available for purchase next week, May 7th, backed by b-side remix produced by Eric Lau. Mark those calendars!
Plastic Dude by Allen Walker
Today, Allen Walker releases his first ever EP. You all should be familiar with his work by now and you should all know to go and buy a copy. If you don’t know his work then check out this track, “Plastic Dude“. It’s a great example of his guitar infused french-touch sound. (via Too Many Sebastians)
Programme by Breakbot
Grooving and weaving, Breakbot breaks free
from his signature sound a bit here for his latest single, “Programme."
Complete with the sleaziest of guitars, this jam is damn near perfect
for the approaching warm weather. “Programme” will appear on the
upcoming album, By Your Side, which will land on Ed Banger in September. Say hello to Breakbot! (via PIMB)
News: 2012 Coachella Live Stream Trailer and Schedule
Coachella revealed the webcast schedule for its first weekend, and it's a lifesaver for those of us not heading down to Indio this weekend. Beat the heat, grab a (significantly cheaper) beer, and head to a computer near you. The trailer and scheduled times (all PST) are below. (via The 405)
Friday, April 13th:
03:50 – GIVERS
04:10 – honeyhoney
04:35 – Neon Indian
05:00 – Gary Clark Jr.
05:05 – Grouplove
05:25 – Jimmy Cliff & Tim Armstrong
06:00 – Yuck
06:20 – Dawes
06:30 – Arctic Monkeys
07:10 – Madness
08:15 – Frank Ocean
08:50 – Mazzy Star
09:10 – The Rapture
09:45 – The Black Keys
10:05 – Explosions in the Sky
10:50 – The Black Angels
11:20 – Refused
Saturday, April 14th:
04:00 – We Were Promised Jetpacks
04:00 – Azealia Banks
04:00 – AWOLNATION
04:50 – tUnE-yArDs
05:00 – Destroyer
05:05 – Buzzcocks
05:35 – Kaiser Chiefs
05:55 – Manchester Orchestra
06:05 – Andrew Bird
06:30 – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
06:55 – Laura Marling
07:15 – Squeeze
08:05 – St. Vincent
08:10 – The Shins
08:55 – Kasabian
09:30 – Bon Iver
10:20 – Miike Snow
Sunday, April 15th:
03:20 – Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
03:25 – Wild Beasts
03:30 – Oberhofer
03:30 – Santigold
04:15 – Real Estate
04:35 – The Growlers
04:45 – Fitz and the Tantrums
05:30 – Wild Flag
06:05 – The Hives
06:15 – Beats Antique
07:10 – The Airplane Boys
07:45 – Justice
08:30 – Beirut
09:30 – Goyte
09:45 – Modeselektor
09:45 – Florence and the Machine
Video Games (Lana Del Rey Cover) by John Mayer
John Mayer might have destroyed his vocal chords, but don’t let that stop him from coming up with an emotionally charged cover of Lana Del Rey’s “Videogames." Don’t get me wrong, I’m as sick of the remixes and covers of “Videogames” as the next guy but this is totally different. Mayer puts on a pure guitar clinic here, capturing the dark and gloomy vibe that made the original so captivating to begin with. No voice needed. (via The Chuckness)
Tension (Vocal Mix) by Nicky Romero
Nicky Romero, being the generous and amazing artist that he is, has decided to grace our ears with a FREE track to celebrate his 100,000th “Like” on Facebook. Thank you Nicky, your new track is nothing short of great and we appreciate it! Check out his new track “Tension” and make sure to like him on his Facebook page. Enjoy! (via Chubby Beavers)
News: Take Care & HYFR Visuals
Seems like Good Friday just got a little better. Early this morning Drake announced he would be releasing not one but two videos Friday. Fans of Drake have been eager to see his "Take Care" video featuring Rihanna, while his "HYFR" video features Lil Wayne.
What will have a bigger impact on the internet Drake's double dose of visuals or G.O.O.D. Music's "Mercy" single? We'll have to let the fans decide. (via The Source)
Mercy (feat. Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz) by Kanye West
Kanye West has begun the run-up to his new G.O.O.D. music compilation with “Mercy," a booming head-nodder that manages to be find room enough for the braggadocio of Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz. Playing off a hook about a two-seat Lamborghini, West’s posse takes turns flossing while tossing out catchy references to Sarah Palin, Rick James and Ms. Pac Man. Is there a better way to kick-off Good Friday? (via Idolator)
Theraflu (feat. DJ Khaled) by Kanye West
The other night, Funkmaster Flex debuted “Theraflu,” a brand-new out-of-nowhere solo track from Kanye West. The track features DJ Khaled, and beyond his pitched-up bellowing and Flex’s tags and explosions, there’s a lot standing in the way of actually hearing the song. But it’s a seriously strong performance, all hard snarls over a bleepy late-’90s-style beat. And it also finds Kanye getting surprisingly personal, at least for a couple of lines, about his long-rumored relationship with Kim Kardashian. (via Stereogum)
The whole industry wanna fuck ya old chick, only nigga I got respect for is Wiz. And I’ll admit I fell in love with Kim, around the same time she had fell in love with him.
The Future by Teen Daze
"The Future" is the third single off Vancouver's Teen Daze's new album, All Of Us, Together. A very dreamy track, smooth, but still very danceable. The markings only of a Teen Daze track. Stay-tuned for the album dropping this May. Hoping for more tunes!
