Author: James Evenden
Chimeri shows her sharp songwriting abilities on her newest launch, “Easy Guys”, crafting a compelling narrative from the angle of a nonchalant man. Chimeri is a German-Nigerian singer and songwriter who blends nostalgic rhythms and melodies with a timeless sound. “Easy Guys” serves as her first launch and is adorned with musical opulence due to the stellar association of the keys and the energetic drums. Her vocals are passionate and heartfelt, to the purpose the place we really feel the trace of melancholy behind the detached phrases behind the lyrics. In some ways, she has tastefully channeled the soulful attract…
The Black Keys had a little bit of a rocky 2024 because of the cancellation of their area tour, reportedly as a result of poor gross sales, in addition to backlash to that bizarre crypto present. Now, in a brand new interview with Rolling Stone, core members Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney spoke for the primary time in regards to the numerous fiascos. “The important factor that we realized right here was what number of administration corporations are instantly linked to an organization that runs each single facet of promotion on this nation,” Carney not-so-subtly stated of The Black Key’s…
I do know Bibio from his moody and left-field model of people and indie, nonetheless, Braxe + Falcon has launched us to a aspect of him we do not see too typically on their collab “All This Love”. Alan Braxe and DJ Falcon are among the many indeniable architects of the French Contact, particularly contemplating their pivotal collaborations with Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter. It comes as no shock that “All This Love” is brimming with a classy disco affect because of the groovy bass line and the full of life rhythm part. Bibio’s catchy vocal efficiency is complemented by the…
Rihanna goes blue as Smurfette within the new trailer for the upcoming Smurfs film, wherein she not solely debuts her new character, but in addition sings “Don’t Cease the Music” and “Heaven Is a Place on Earth.” After an introduction from Rihanna, the clip begins with a mash-up of the unique Smurfs theme and “Don’t Cease the Music” because the “coolest Smurf in the entire village” dances alongside her buddies. Their idyllic existence will get shattered, nonetheless, when Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is kidnapped and Smurfette should lead them into the actual world. A sleepy cowl of Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is a…
Mumford & Sons have introduced a set of intimate membership reveals throughout the globe in help of their upcoming album, Rushmere. The 2025 tour will happen in March throughout three continents, with reveals within the North America, UK/EU, and a lone date in Australia. The run will function Mumford & Sons’ first main outing since their pageant run in 2023 and their first formal headlining tour since 2019. It’s billed because the “Tour Earlier than the Tour,” suggesting that one other, extra intensive run of reveals will observe. Get Mumford & Sons Tickets Right here The band will kick off…
Late Flaming Lips collaborator Nell Smith’s posthumous debut solo album, Anxious, has been introduced by her label Bella Union. Forward of its launch on April eleventh, you’ll be able to stream the title observe under. On the time of Smith’s passing in a automobile accident final October, the 17-year-old artist was getting ready to launch Anxious. Made in Brighton with Jack and Lily Wolter of Penelope Isles, the album options some songs that had been within the works since she was 12. The LP additionally consists of three songs Smith co-wrote with Canadian folks band Shred Kelly in her hometown of…
Pay attention through: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Extra Platforms Who doesn’t love an excellent supergroup? Us impolite boys actually do, with nice acts like Mutiny and Impolite Woman Revue bringing a number of the finest gamers within the ska style collectively. At this time on In Protection of Ska, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts drummer Michael McDermott joins the podcast to talk about his personal ska supergroup, The Kilograms. Pay attention above, or wherever you get your podcasts. Fashioned in 2023, The Kilograms function McDermott teaming up with Mighty Mighty Bosstones bassist Joe Gittleman, the one-and-only Sammy Kay, Craig Gorsline, and J…
Los Angeles Rising, a brand new profit album for victims of the LA wildfires, has been launched with contributions from Nick Cave and the Dangerous Seeds, PJ Harvey, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, DEVO, Primal Scream, and extra. Masterminded by Kevin Haskins (Love and Rockets, Bauhaus) and producer Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, IDLES), all proceeds from the compilation will go to Candy Aid, which gives monetary help to profession musicians and music business staff. Buy it solely on Bandcamp. That includes 16 beforehand unreleased songs, among the compilation’s highlights embrace a stripped-back cowl of “California Dreamin’” by Jarvis Cocker and…
There is a magical world that seems someplace between neo-soul, jazz, and r&b and you’ve got simply entered it. UK producer & DJ El Prepare (whom we have been following since 2015 and who additionally remixed Lina Nikol’s “Simply You And Me”) teamed up with US trumpeter goodie baggage for a stupendous EP, with plenty of proficient visitor acts. The first single “Towards The Tide” options London singer Pollena and famend pianist Cara Tivey (who’s performed for Blue and labored with The whole lot however the Woman). The gem has honey vocals, charming drum groove, and probably the most lovely…
Flogging Molly frontman Dave King is “battling a really severe well being situation,” in response to a press release from the band. Because of this, the Celtic-punk band has canceled all 2025 tour dates. The band shared the information on its social media accounts Wednesday (February fifth), with out specifying King’s particular well being situation. Along with the canceled tour dates, King will miss Flogging Molly’s 2025 Salty Canine Cruise, which units sail in 12 days. Nonetheless, the cruise will go on, with the opposite bands on the lineup in addition to choose members of Flogging Molly. King is married…