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This Artist Somehow Turned a Loaf of Bread Into the Artwork of Aphex Twin’s Debut Album
Iain Ross isn’t loafing around when it comes to perfecting his craft. The grain-smith, better known as thug.loaf, has amassed an impressive following across multiple short-form video-sharing platforms by stenciling iconic album covers into baked goods. His creations have featured everyone from MF Doom to Taylor Swift to Playboi Carti. Along the way Ross has paid homage to famous electronic music works too, most recently recreating Aphex Twin’s influential debut album, Selected Ambient Works 85-92, in bread form. Released in 1992, the classic album has earned its legacy as a cornerstone of the subsequent proliferation of underground techno throughout the world. So what exactly constructs Ross’ delicious recreation? He was kind enough to include the recipe, which ...
A “Day-Into-Night” Oceanfront Dance Party Is Coming to the Shores of Southern California
It’s high tide for Stranger Than, who have announced a must-visit dance party coming to the sandy beaches of Los Angeles. The leading electronic music events company have revealed the inaugural Stranger Than: Beach Party, which will take over San Pedro’s Cabrillo Beach on March 25th. According to a press release, the shores of Cabrillo Beach comprise a “never-before-used venue” that offers idyllic, unobstructed views of the coast. Ticket-buyers can expect a “day-into-night oceanfront experience” featuring a rare headlining B2B set from techno and house music superstars Âme and Dixon, who also run the renowned Innervisions record label. Innervisions favorites Trikk and Jimi Jules will support along with Brooklyn-based DJ and producer Tony y Not. Dixon and...
Watch Yuuri’s New ‘Billimillion’ Music Video Animated by Tekken
J-pop singer-songwriter Yuuri premiered the new music video accompanying his latest song “Billimillion” on Jan. 19. The new track by the 28-year-old musician lends support to the younger generation trying their best to get by in modern times, through an allegorical story about an old man who offers a young man large sums of money in exchange for 50 years of his life. The “Betelgeuse” singer has been performing this song that encourages people to make decisions they won’t regret since last year, including his tour celebrating his YouTube channel sailing past a million subscribers. The visuals released on YouTube features Tekken’s flip animation depicting the message and story of the new track through his signature black-and-white drawings. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news ...
Gigi Hadid & Baby Khai Kick Off the New Year With ‘A Little R&R’: See Their Beach Day Pics
Gigi Hadid took to social media on Friday (Jan. 20) to show off her recent beach vacation with daughter Khai. “Celebrated the new year w a lil r&r,” the supermodel captioned the slideshow on Instagram. Though she follows a strict policy of keeping Khai’s face off social media, the seaside snaps made clear the 2-year-old she shares with ex Zayn was there for the fun. In one photo, Hadid spells out “Mama [hearts] Khai” in the sand with her own head cut out of the frame. Another shows Khai balanced on her mom’s shoulders in stark grayscale, while a third features the tot carefully outside the edge of the photo, frolicking in the surf while Hadid wears a red bikini top and baggy, multi-colored board shorts over her matching bottoms. A few months ago, Hadid offered an update on Khai’s growt...
Biggest Music Tours & Festivals of 2023: How to Get Tickets to Madonna, SZA, Blink-182 & More
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Your favorite artists are ready to hit the road! After two years of rescheduled, postponed or canceled tours and concerts, music fans can rejoice in knowing that live shows are back in full swing. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Madonna, SZA, Blink-182, Taylor Swift, Janet Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are just a small portion of acts heading on tour in 2023. And the list keeps growing. Below, find a roster of more than 25 of the year’s most-anticipated concerts, tours and music ...
Sam Smith Gushes Over Aubrey Plaza’s Performance in ‘Emily the Criminal’ for New ‘SNL’ Promo
Saturday Night Live has a jam-packed lineup this weekend, with Aubrey Plaza making her hosting debut and Sam Smith taking the stage as musical guest. To gear up for the big night, the superstar duo joined SNL favorite Kenan Thompson for a new promo clip. “We love you in The White Lotus,” Thompson tells Plaza, before Smith chimes in, “Emily the Criminal is brilliant.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news However, Thompson then mixes up Plaza for Jenna Ortega when he says, “You were great in Wednesday.” When the actress reveals that she wasn’t in the popular Netflix series, Thompson asks her to “at least” do the viral Wednesday-inspired dance trend. “No,” Plaza simply replies, with her characteristic deadpan tone. Smith posted the video to Ins...
The Air Jordan 11 “DMP” Is Rumored To Be Dropping This Year
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: StockX / StockX Sneakerheads were sad to learn that the neither the Air Jordan 11 “Gamma” nor the Air Jordan 11 “Legend Blues” would be releasing during the holidays season, but Jordan Brand might give us some heat as rumors are swirling that a different classic might be hitting the shelves. Sneaker Files is exclusively reporting that word around the sneaker community is that Jordan Brand is planning on bringing back the Air Jordan 11 “DMP” after making its debut back in 2006. The sneakers, which are basically the Air Jordan 11 “Concord” with a gold Jumpman and stitching on the heel was an instant classic when it released more than a decade and a half ago. And now heads might be able to own a pair come the end of the year. Related Stories This Air Jordan ...
MC Lyte To Retain Music Catalog Ownership After Lengthy Divorce Battle
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Leon Bennett / Getty Legendary Hip-Hop star MC Lyte will walk away from her marriage to entrepreneur and former Marine John Wyche with her music catalog intact. The couple split in 2020 after marrying three years earlier. The divorce was finalized this week, according to Blavity. MC Lyte, whose real name is Lana Michele Moorer, leaves the marriage with full ownership of her music catalog after it was deemed protected under the couple’s prenup agreement. She will also retain ownership of other creative property, including royalties connected to her creative works and everything she owned prior to the marriage—those items include “jewelry, watches, and personal effects in her possession, custody, or control, and earnings and accumulations before...
Count Your Days: Netflix Will Crackdown On Password Sharing “More Broadly” In The Coming Months
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NurPhoto / Getty / Netflix If you’re one of those people who share their Netflix password with friends, count your days because the streaming service is coming for you. Spotted on The Verge, Netflix will begin cracking down on password sharing “more broadly” toward the end of the first quarter of 2023, the streaming giant announced in its earnings report. “While our terms of use limit use of Netflix to a household, we recognize this is a change for members who share their account more broadly,” Netflix writes. “As we roll out paid sharing, members in many countries will also have the option to pay extra if they want to share Netflix with people they don’t live with.” Netflix fully expects the crackdown will cause a “cancel reaction” in each market in the ...
Young Thug Allegedly Handed Drug Pill While In Court
HipHopWired Featured Video Young Thug is currently under fire after it is alleged that the popular rapper conducted an illegal drug pill handoff while in a courtroom. According to surveillance footage and swirling accounts, it appears that an associate of the rapper passed him a narcotic pill. Local outlet WSB-TV reports that Young Thug, real name Jeffrey Williams, was inside Fulton County Superior Court when a co-defendant, Kahlieff Adams, tried to slip Thug a Percocet pill and, according to his legal team, immediately handed it over. More from WSB-TV: Related Stories “His side is the truth. The reality is Mr. Williams had nothing to do with what went on in the courtroom on yesterday. One of the co-defendants on his way to the restroom attempted to pass something to Mr. Williams, who imme...
Miya Folick Announces New Album Roach, Shares Video for New Song: Watch
Miya Folick has announced a new album and shared a new song titled “Get Out of My House.” Her second LP, Roach, is out May 26 via Nettwerk. Watch the video for “Get Out of My House” below. In a statement about the single, Folick said the track is “about a person, but it’s also about a certain bad habit and a certain bad feeling.” After issuing her debut album, Premonitions, in 2018, the Los Angeles singer-songwriter released her 2007 EP last year. Revisit Pitchfork’s Rising feature “Meet Miya Folick, a Reasonable Singer-Songwriter With an Unreasonably Amazing Voice.”
Neil Young Shares Eulogy for David Crosby, “The Soul of CSNY”
David Crosby died earlier this week, and, now, Neil Young has paid tribute to the musician. Young published the statement on his Neil Young Archives website, mourning the loss of his friend and Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young bandmate, whom he called “the soul of CSNY.” “David is gone, but his music lives on,” Young wrote. “The soul of CSNY, David’s voice and energy were at the heart of our band. His great songs stood for what we believed in and it was always fun and exciting when we got to play together.” Find the full statement below. Crosby joined Stephen Stills and Graham Nash to form Crosby, Stills, & Nash in 1969. They released their self-titled debut album later that year and were joined by Young for their 1970 album, Déjà Vu. The album was followed by a series of releases und...
