Muna
Hear MUNA’s Striking Cover of Taylor Swift Song ‘August’
Alt-rock band MUNA are the latest to release a Spotify-exclusive EP as part of the elegantly curated Live at Electric Lady series. Tracks from their self-titled album like “Silk Chiffon” and “Anything But Me” are among the highlights of the stripped-down EP, plus a wondrous cover of Taylor Swift’s “august” from her album Folklore. The Live at Electric Lady series encourages artists to record select original material and one cover by a musician or band with ties to the studio’s legendary past. High-quality recordings made during live performances are then made available only on Spotify. “The whole environment at Electric Lady Studios is so supportive and open, it often leads to making new creative choices while you’re in the midst of recording,” the band said in a statement. “‘August’ took ...
MUNA’s Brilliant New Album Drips With Sex, Freedom and Synth-Pop Bliss
Hidden beneath all the thumping revelry, newfound freedom, and summertime horniness of MUNA’s marvelous third album, there flows an undercurrent of irony. The Los Angeles trio released two albums, in 2017 and 2019, on RCA Records, a major label with all the resources a budding indie band could ever need to launch them into the pop stratosphere. Yet MUNA remained on the fringes — well-reviewed with two-dozen dates opening for Harry Styles and The 1975, but far from a household name. So what would it take for MUNA’s big break? How about signing to emo-folk favorite Phoebe Bridgers’ new imprint Saddest Factory Records (in partnership with Dead Oceans) in 2021, which birthed the queer-love anthem and alt-radio mainstay “Silk Chiffon” (featuring Bridgers) in September and notched the group’s fi...
MUNA Delivers Punchy Performance of ‘Anything But Me’ on ‘Ellen’
After finishing up touring with Kacey Musgraves, MUNA has wasted no time in delivering more for their ever-growing fan base. The pop band delivered a charming, captivating performance of their song “Anything But Me” on Ellen, breaking out as their first performance on daytime television to date. The performance was as captivating as MUNA’s songs are catchy, delivering the infectious pop flare that the group does so well. The band members are in synch in performance and in costume, with members wearing black with iridescent purple metallic accents. The costume choice is reflective of the music as a whole, a level of timelessness and classic pop quality in their music carries the songs while they also deliver a high-energy unique punch that makes them stand out. [embedded content][embedded c...
President Buhar: We won’t rest until peace is fully restored in Borno
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Maiduguri, Borno State, assured citizens of the federal government’s presence in fighting terrorism to the end, and ensuring that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are fully returned to continue normal lives, commending Governor Babagana Zulum for resilience and relentless efforts in rebuilding the state. President Buhari, on an official visit to the state to appraise the security situation and commission some development projects, attributed recent successes recorded by the military against insurgents and terrorists at Dikwa, Damboa and Gwoza to careful planning, infusion of new equipment and other war materials as well as quality military leadership. “I am very happy to be here in Borno State once again. I consider Maiduguri and Borno State to be ...
