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Scooter Braun Listed as Songwriter in New Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber Single
Scooter Braun, one of the most renowned music entrepreneurs in the world and the proprietor of preeminent music management firm SB Projects, just added one more title to his résumé—songwriter. Through his SB Projects banner, Braun and his team manage EDM superstars David Guetta, The Knocks, and Swedish House Mafia member Steve Angello in addition to the music industry’s most illustrious artists, like Kanye West, Usher, Idina Menzel, and The Black Eyed Peas, among others. Braun, who is also a philanthropist, investor, and record label owner, also manages the breakneck careers of Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, who recently released their lockdown-themed collaborative single “Stuck With U.” As “Stuck With U” stampedes its way ...
Bassnectar Gives Listeners a Glimpse at Forthcoming Album with Two New Singles
Bassnectar returns with two tracks, “Nice & Easy” featuring Rodney P and “Empathy (Bass Remedy Remix),” both from his forthcoming album ALL COLORS. “Nice & Easy” doesn’t quite live up to its name, as it’s more of a wild ride from front to back. Rodney P expertly lays down his chops over the thumping bassline and aggressive synths Bassnectar has provided. The energy ramps up further in the second half, as the tune escalates into a full swing drum & bass heater. “Empathy,” as most fans may know, is a reprise of the second track from his 2012 album Vava Voom. This remix pays homage to the original, as it retains the same vocals while expanding upon the melody and refreshing the bass elements and synths. Ov...
Ireland’s Reopening Plan Could Allow Socially Distanced Festivals as Early as August
As more and more governments continue discussions regarding how to ease their country’s restrictions imposed due to the global pandemic, Ireland has released its five-phase, 23-page plan to reopen the country. Within the document, they’ve specifically identified guidelines on the return of festivals. The first phase of the Irish government’s plan will allow small groups of up to four to interact outdoors, while abiding by social distancing guidelines, beginning on May 18th. If things go smoothly, each phase could last roughly three weeks. This timeframe would lead to the fifth phase of their plan beginning in August, allowing Electric Picnic Festival to take place the following month. This year’s lineup includes The Chemical Brothers, Jeff Mills, Skepta, ...
NOTD and Astrid S Drop Catchy, Pop-Infused Single “I Don’t Know Why”
NOTD and Astrid S have released their collaborative single “I Don’t Know Why.” “I Don’t Know Why” brings heaps of energy to the table with its catchy lyrics and addicting melodies. Astrid S’s voice meshes perfectly with the symphony of strings and jumping bassline NOTD has cooked up, as their collaborative effort makes a run for “song of the summer.” Undoubtedly, this tune is a perfect glimpse into both artists’ signature sound, as it perfectly reflects their clear-cut chemistry. Fans of either NOTD or Astrid S will certainly have this intoxicating track on repeat. NOTD are riding their success from 2019 straight into 2020. Last year, they released a slew of successful tracks, including “I Miss Myself” featuring ...
Hayley Williams’ Petals for Armor Discovers the Strength in Vulnerability: Review
The Lowdown: Hayley Williams once said on the writing of Paramore’s Brand New Eyes album, “Some of it hurt, some of it was like, ‘Am I being too honest even with myself?’’’ Honesty has long been a trend with Williams’ approach to music-making; she’s been the principal songwriter for Paramore since 2005, and her scathing, dynamic vocals have granted her ever-evolving lyrics the perfect expression of painful, angry, at times heartbroken truth. On Petals for Armor, she dives inward at a new level, using dark pop melodies to not only vocalize her innermost thoughts, but also battle them, untangle them, and reckon with them in a way that feels personal to her own experience. She sings on the blistering “Watch Me While I Bloom”, “You only got one side of me/ Here’s something new/ I’m alive in sp...
Kandle Drops Two New Songs “How Can You Hurt Me” and “Little Bad Things”: Stream
British Columbia-born singer-songwriter Kandle Osborne has the voice, creativity, and lyrical insight to lift your mood, no matter how low you’re feeling. She’s been getting well-deserved hype under her moniker Kandle, and today you can see why with two brand new songs — “How Can You Hurt Me” and “Little Bad Things” — that she just shared. Kandle has spent her quarantined days during the coronavirus pandemic recording songs for Untitled, her fourth album. Both of these new tracks come from the upcoming full-length and, considering the situation in which she produced them, sound pretty dang impressive. In a press release, Kandle explained that “How Can You Hurt Me” came about as a way to reckon with how a breakup impacts her, particularly in regards to keeping track of who she is. “The prem...
Tekashi 6ix9ine Releases First New Single Since Prison “GOOBA”: Stream
Tekashi 6ix9ine has returned with his first new single since his release from prison. Check out “GOOBA” via its colorful, NSFW video below. According to TMZ, the video was filmed in the rapper’s backyard, as he is currently under house arrest. It’s been over a year since the troubled rapper pled guilty to racketeering, firearm possession, and drug trafficking charges. He also admitted to being involved in an attempted hit on a rival gang member, as well as the shooting of Chief Keef. But after cooperating with prosecutors — some have called it snitching — the artist born Daniel Hernandez rejected witness protection and then behaved like such a model prisoner that his release date was moved up. He subsequently got out of prison even earlier than expected, when the coronavirus cri...
Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers Assures Fans He’s Alive, But Doesn’t Mention Brian Howe’s Passing
On Thursday came the sad news that onetime Bad Company singer Brian Howe had died at age 66 of cardiac arrest. Apparently, the headlines led some to think that founding and current Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers had passed, leading the legendary rock vocalist to assure fans, “I’m very much alive.” However, Rodgers didn’t acknowledge Howe in his video message, and that very well may have had to do with the pair’s relationship. Rodgers formed Bad Company in 1973 after his stint fronting another legendary rock outfit, Free. He remained with the group until Bad Company disbanded in 1982, releasing a series of classic albums during that period. When Bad Company re-formed in 1986, they tapped Brian Howe as their vocalist, and went on to achieve additional success, including the platinum-certi...
Lil Baby & 42 Dugg “We Paid,” Troy Ave “A Very Long Time Ago” & More | Daily Visuals 5.7.20
Though DaBaby’s been having a helluva run in the rap game since last year, he isn’t the only “bundle of joy” that’s been getting that big boy paper. Lil Baby continues to ride his wave of success and links up with 42 Dugg for the visuals to “We Paid” which showcases the two flossing all kinds of ice while holding pounds of dough and whipping some all black automobiles. Back in New York, Troy Ave gets away from the Big Apple and hops on a flight to Las Vegas where he indulges in some luxurious settings at the Mandalay Bay hotel for his visuals to “A Very Long Time Ago” where he breaks bread with his crew and toasts to life. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from DAX, Trouble, and more. LIL BABY & 42 DUGG – “WE PAID” [embedded content] TROY AVE – “A VERY LONG TIME AGO” [...
Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem Feed Hundreds Of Essential Workers In Florida
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Dwyane Wade continues to show the world how much of a class act he is. He is supporting his city by providing meals to essential staffers in his city. As spotted on Page Six the all-star athlete is making it clear he is not resting on his laurels while the world continues to fight COVID-19. The gossip site reports that the former shooting guard rallied with his business partner and fellow Miami Heat alumni Udonis Haslem to feed some of 305’s finest. In conjunction with their restaurant 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen, the two had hundreds of complimentary meals made for front line employees in the area. The food was delivered to Baptist Health South Florida Hospital and two Miami-Dade police stations. Haslem took to social media to detail the...
Age Ain’t Nothin’ But A Number: Russell Simmons Defends Dating Teenage Kimora Lee
Source: VLASIC SLAVEN / Getty Russell Simmons is back in the hot seat after wishing his ex-wife and mother of his two daughters, Happy Birthday. On Tuesday (May 5), Russell Simmons took to Instagram to post a heartfelt photo of his ex-wife and best friend, Kimora Lee Simmons, wishing her a Happy Birthday. “Happy birthday @kimoraleesimmons Wow time flys ..here u are a lifetime ago (like yesterday ),” Simmons wrote. “We have been through so much and have always come out greater on the other end ./.the Eyes behind the Eyes are the same. And your beautiful spirit has remained pure, You are the same, but wiser … you have guided so many people toward happier and healthier lives .. while creating the most beautiful smart and accomplished children. Whatever generational curses we had are eras...
Michigan Lawmaker Flanked By Armed Black Men After Violent Anti-Shutdown Protests
Source: JEFF KOWALSKY / Getty A Black Michigan lawmaker who appeared fearful of the protests and stances of residents opposed to the state-mandated shutdowns was offered a special security detail this week. A group of armed Black men flanked Rep. Sarah Anthony as she entered the state capitol building due to her concerns. Local outlet City Pulse reports that in the wake of a large gathering last weeks of opponents to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s lockdown orders, with some protestors donning Confederate flag wear, Rep. Anthony expressed concerns that the state has done little to protect legislators from entering their workspace free of harm. “We were all just appalled by the lack of support and lack of security that I had, that other legislators had, and the fact that a lot of the demonstrators ...
