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Halsey and Bernie Sanders Sit Down to Discuss the Wealth Tax and Billionaires
Way back on Sept. 30 — which may as well be eons ago but in reality was the day after the first presidential debate — Halsey sat down with former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders for the first in what she bills as an “intimate conversation to discuss the future of America, some of the most important issues facing our nation and why they’ll be voting for Joe Biden this November.” In the chat that was titled “Greed & the Wealth Tax,” the debate (Halsey says is “arguably one of the most frustrating pieces of television that I’ve ever had the misfortune of witnessing”) and Halsey’s upbringings in a “lower class family.” One of the most compelling parts of the conversation was when the two discussed the “preposterous concept” of billionaires. As for being a member of th...
Nigerian doctor named one of TIME’s Most Influential People in the world
TIME named Nigerian physician Tunji Funsho to the 2020 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The full list and related tributes are available now at time.com/time100, and Mr Funsho’s TIME100 profile is available here. The list, now in its seventeenth year, recognizes the activism, innovation and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals. Mr Funsho, a cardiologist based in Lagos, Nigeria, is the first Rotary member to receive this honour for the organisation’s work to eradicate polio, having played an essential role in ensuring Africa’s certification as wild polio-free in August of 2020. “I’m honored to be recognized by TIME for my part in ensuring that no child in Africa will ever again be paralyzed by wild polio, a disease that once disabl...
From Banger to Ballad: Listen to Marshmello and Halsey’s Stripped Down Version of “Be Kind”
Marshmello and Halsey have unveiled a melancholic stripped down version of their collaborative hit “Be Kind.” In a stark contrast to their bubbly original tune, the chart-toppers deliver a brooding effort that is markedly more ballad than banger. Since the stripped rendition is a wholly new recording as opposed to a remix, the cadence in Halsey’s feathery voice differs from that of the original, but it is no less potent. In fact, the absence of instruments allows her vox to flutter with a soft ebb and flow, illuminating her expansive vocal range. Breezy guitar plucks work in unison to serenade listeners to the final chorus, when Halsey brings the track home with her intoxicating falsettos. You can listen to Marshmello and Halsey’s stripped down rework of “Be K...
Watch the $10,000-Winning Video of Marshmello and Halsey’s “Be Kind” Fan Contest
Back in May, Marshmello joined forces with Adobe and Live Nation to launch a fan video editing challenge, inviting creators to develop a short that demonstrates how they are fostering kindness in a world that desperately needs it right now amidst the unrelenting COVID-19 pandemic. Almost two months after inviting fans to “show how they’re bringing kindness to the world,” Marshmello has delivered some kindness of his own in the form of a colossal cash prize to the contest’s winner. Julian Curi‘s wallet is flexing thanks to his heartwarming video. Curi’s entry netted him a cool $10,000 cash prize as well as a virtual meet-and-greet with the masked electronic music superstar later this year. In a congratulatory tweet, Marshmello said he “can’t wait to l...
Lido Is Making His Mark With New Single “Rise”—This Time Under His Own Name
Lido is one of the most impressive producers out there that you might have never heard of. But with the release of the Norwegian artist’s latest single, “Rise,” from the artist’s upcoming studio album PEDER, Lido is looking to change that. Released today via Because Music, “Rise” is the third single from the forthcoming PEDER, stylized after the artist’s first name and out September 18th. It follows “Postclubridehomemusic” and “How To Do Nothing” and came alongside its own original music video, also released today. Vaguely indie pop and rooted in electronic influences, “Rise” easily falls right in line with its two predecessors. They each feature the Norwegian producer’s own voice, as ...
Watch Halsey Rehearse Choreography for “Be Kind” Music Video with a Fractured Ankle
Choreography can be challenging even for the most seasoned dancers, but when you add social distancing and a broken ankle to the mix, the stakes are even higher. These are the issues Halsey faced leading up to the debut of the music video for her collaboration with Marshmello titled “Be Kind.” The colorful video spotlights the pop star as she dances around in an otherworldly performance that channels inspiration from Sia and Maddie Ziegler. Halsey shared the rehearsal road bumps with her fans on Twitter, making the end result even more impressive. Writing that the video was “wild to create,” Halsey opened up about the experience in a recent tweet. “Learning choreo on FaceTime, then I broke my ankle, we used a Bolt camera so it w...
Marshmello and Halsey Escape Quarantine with Vibrant Music Video for “Be Kind”
Marshmello and Halsey have released a colorful music video for their single “Be Kind.” With the EDM superstar only in the video for a couple of seconds, the spotlight is on Halsey. Playing on themes of escapism and wanderlust, the duo uses green screens to show her journey into an animated world. The video starts out with the superstar singer-songwriter in a bleak, warehouse-esque environment dancing by herself. Her world then begins to shift when she picks up a flower and is transported to a cherry blossom-filled city and park with picturesque vegetation. The vibrant voyage was directed by one of Halsey’s frequent collaborators, Hannah Lux Davis. In addition to “Be Kind,” Davis also helmed the videos for Halsey’s songs “Nightmare” and &...
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Feel Those Pre-Summer Vibes with May’s New Releases [Playlist]
Getting in gear for the summer, DJs and producers across electronic music’s subgenres pumped out both fun, radio-friendly dance pop singles and chill, laid-back collaborations last month. Most notably, deadmau5 teamed up with The Neptunes for his first release of 2020, “Pomegranate,” exploring a nu-disco sound. Marshmello and Halsey also dropped a summery, 80s-inspired collaboration of their own called “Be Kind.” Although it touches on the struggles of being in a serious relationship, Halsey described it as “cute,” “optimistic,” and “heartfelt” in a tweet. She went on to say they thought everyone “could use the vibes right now.” This same sentiment can be found in Martin Garrix‘s latest progressive house co...
Penny for Your Thoughts: Marshmello and Halsey Team Up with Amazon Alexa for “Thought of the Day”
As their collaborative single “Be Kind” stampedes its way to astronomical streaming numbers, Marshmello and Halsey today announced a new partnership with Amazon Alexa. Essentially, fans who want to know what’s going on underneath Mello’s signature helmet can simply ask their Amazon Alexa device, “Alexa, what’s Marshmello’s thought of the day?” and “Alexa, what’s Halsey’s thought of the day?” Fans can hear a random musing from both artists every day between May 27th and June 2nd. 2020. According to a press released issued to announce the partnership, Mello’s “Thought of the Day” musings will consist of the “Alone” producer’s reflections on everything from time travel to s’mores while Halsey’s will explore topics lik...
The 50 Best Songs of 2020 (So Far)
Great songs have a freedom that albums don’t because great songs only have to pull off their trick once. It’s like how a great SNL sketch can be a terrible movie or why Vine was an underrated miracle of online comedy. Sometimes an artist can get a lot more done in miniature. When people say that no one listens to albums anymore, they’re obviously mistaken, but they mean that no one listens to certain kinds of albums anymore. They won’t wait to get to the good part, and an industry that’s been padding out their wares for decades has had to adapt to a new reality where the customer is always dope. From Hailey Whitters to Hayley Williams, from King Von to Christine and the Queens, here’s a supercut of just the good parts: The songs that have challenged and delighted and comforted us through a...
Marshmello and Halsey Join Forces with Postmates to Donate Up to $100K to Local Drivers
Following the release of their collaborative single “Be Kind” last week, Marshmello and Halsey today announced a new partnership with Postmates. Both artists took to Twitter to share the exciting news, which will go a long way to supporting delivery drivers and local restaurants during the pandemic. In order to further propagate the altruistic message behind the track, Mello and Halsey have teamed up with one of the gig economy’s most popular platforms to donate up to $100,000 in tips to the army of drivers known as the Postmates Fleet, whose essential work delivering food amidst the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be understated. From May 8th to May 15th, Postmates patrons can use the code “BEKIND” to receive a $5 credit on their order, and the Postma...
Marshmello and Halsey Channel the 80s With New Collaboration “Be Kind”
Earlier this week, Marshmello teased a forthcoming collaboration with Halsey. Luckily fans did not have to wait long for the radio-ready hit “Be Kind,” which dropped everywhere yesterday. The conversational summer song explores the struggles of opening up and demonstrating vulnerability in the context of a serious relationship. Listeners will also likely notice the instrumental choices are reminiscent of 80s-style dance music. Both artists have let the music speak for itself for the most part, but Halsey did mention the stylistic influence of the era played a role in shaping the single. Marshmello and Halsey have had nothing short of prolific presences within dance music in recent years. Halsey’s feature on The Chainsmokers‘ “Closer” helped so...
