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A “360° Disco” Is Going Down In One of Manchester’s Most Historic Cathedrals
The bar for post-pandemic live music experiences has never been higher. On February 10th, an “epic electronic disco” will take place at the Manchester Cathedral, one of the most historic chapels in England. The building was originally founded in 1421 as a parish church before becoming a cathedral over 400 years later in 1847, according to The Journal of Ecclesiastical History. Produced by JBM Music, the unique show is part of 360 Beats and Fever’s “360°” series, which offers “clubbing experiences in exceptional locations such as cathedrals, concord planes, landmarks and rooftops while the DJ plays in the centre of the room.” The historic Manchester Cathedral. David Dixon Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Techno, disco and house music wil...
Polo & Pan Are Selling Their Personal Collection of Vintage Audio Equipment
Out with the old and in with the new—French electronic music tandem Polo & Pan are cleaning house, making space in their studio for fresh gear and audio equipment. Now, fans can head to the official Polo & Pan Reverb shop to purchase instruments from the duo’s treasure trove of vintage audio equipment. The instruments for sale were “pivotal” to the production of many of their hit songs, including “Tunnel” and “Ani Kuni,” a member of Reverb’s team tells EDM.com. Perhaps most notably, a pair of Universal Audio Urei 1176 compressors is available. They have been used to create almost all of the Polo & Pan tracks. Among Polo & Pan’s gear for sale is a pair of Universal Audio Urei 1176 Rev.H compressors. Polo & ...
A Collaboration From Tiësto and Alison Wonderland May Be In the Works
Sometimes a simple tweet can go a long way. Just ask Alison Wonderland, who recently fired off a random tweet to Tiësto about her aspirations to collaborate with the Dutch electronic music pioneer. “I wanna make a song with Tiesto will he see this tweet,” Wonderland wrote on January 17th. It wasn’t long before Tiësto replied with an emphatic confirmation. “Let’s make it happen !!” he tweeted less than 24 hours later. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Mum’s the word on whether or not the duo have broken ground on the collab. But fans will likely need to hold their breath considering Tiësto is currently busy rolling out his seventh studio album, Drive, due out on February 24th. He opened up about the album back in July 2022, describin...
Terminal V Announces 2023 Lineup With Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, More
Take a deep dive into the world of techno and underground house music at Terminal V, a two-day festival in Edinburgh. What started as a humble, one-room warehouse party in 2017 has evolved into Scotland’s largest electronic music event. Thousands of ravers now annually head to Terminal V, which is renowned for top-tier stage design and mind-blowing live production. The organizers of Terminal V have revealed its 2023 lineup, a massive bill featuring Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, I Hate Models, Folamour, Alan Fitzpatrick, Jayda G, 999999999 and Boys Noize, among others. Check out the full lineup for the festival, which returns April 8-9, below. The lineup for Terminal V 2023 features Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, Boys Noize, I Hate Models, Franky Wah and more. c/o Terminal V...
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Madonna Announces “The Celebration Tour” [UPDATED]
Madonna will commemorate 40 years in music by embarking on “The Celebration Tour” in 2023. The 35-city global tour will kick off in North America on July 15th in Vancouver, with additional concerts scheduled in cities like Detroit, Chicago, New York, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and more. A UK/European leg kicks off in October, including dates in London, Barcelona, Paris, Stockholm, and Amsterdam. Update – January 19th: Due to overwhelming demand, Madonna has added shows in Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas, along with a third show in New York City. Advertisement A Live Nation pre-sale will take place beginning Friday, January 19th at 10:00 a.m. local time (use access code SOUND) ...
God Is Disappointed on Dolly Parton’s New Song “Don’t Make Me Have to Come Down There”: Stream
Today, January 19th is Dolly Parton’s birthday, but her fans are the ones getting a present. The country legend has shared the sly new song, “Don’t Make Me Have to Come Down There,” which is told from the perspective of a disappointed parental figure: God. As the new Rock and Roll Hall of Famer explains in the song’s intro, the idea came to her in a dream, while many of the lyrics sound like something your mom and dad might have yelled down the stairs. “Don’t make me have to come down there,” she sings, “My children you had best beware/ Clean up this mess and put on something decent to wear/ Don’t make me have to come down there.” She also threatens to “take my Bible belt and whip you into shape,” and warns, “You know I put you in this world and I can take you out....
Alison Goldfrapp Shares Debut Solo Single “Digging Deeper”: Stream
Alison Goldfrapp has formally stepped out on her own with her first official solo single, “Digging Deeper.” Best known as one-half of Goldfrapp, her long-running synth-pop duo with Will Gregory, the artist teamed up with German producer Claptone for the first of “a series of advance collaborations with some wonderful guys from the club world,” as she revealed on Instagram. Over a house-influenced beat, she sings about finding deeper meaning: “Ooh I’m digging deeper now/ I know I’ll find a way to the heart.” In a statement, Goldfrapp described the track as “effortlessly gliding through air, on a gloriously hot breezy night arriving at a blissed-out dancefloor on the island of my dreams.” Claptone added, “I’ve always been enchanted by the magic world she created and her stunning voice, so I ...
David Crosby, Legendary Songwriter and Member of CSNY, Dead at 81
David Crosby, legendary songwriter and member of The Byrds and Crosby Stills Nash and Young, has died at the age of 81, Variety reports. “It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away,” his wife wrote in a statement to Variety. “He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music. Peace, love, and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched. We will miss him dearly. At this time, we respectfully and kindly ask for privacy as we grieve and try to deal with our profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers.” Born August 14th, 1941, ...
Freddie Gibbs Delivers Found Footage-Style Music Video for “Rabbit Vision”
Freddie Gibbs has premiered an official video for one of fans’ favorite tracks off of his new album $oul $old $eparately. In the visual for “Rabbit Vision,” the Indiana rapper chronicles his come-up through a montage of blurry footage captured over the past few years. Scattered throughout the video are appearances from some of Gibbs’ friends and collaborators, including Big Sean and Kaytranada. There’s also an appearance from Jeezy, who also comes up in the song’s lyrics. “Me and Jeezy still ain’t spoke in years, but I got love for him / Could’ve talked it out, but I spoke out, I let it get to me,” he raps. “Showed me I could be a f**kin’ boss, best thing he did for me / I needed to grow, too immature, it’s sh*t I needed to know.” The visual was directed by Harley Astorga, Ben “Lambo” Lamb...
French Montana Envisions a Second Coming for the Mixtape Era
At a time in music when many up-and-coming rappers reject the idea of dropping mixtapes – or at the very least, view the format as archaic compared to the ease of unleashing singles on streaming platforms – French Montana has situated himself at the vanguard of what he predicts will be an industry-wide return to mixtape culture. The New York-by-way-of-Morocco rapper hails from a generation of artists whose discography precedes digital streaming, and, in conversation with Hypebeast, recalls passing out mixtapes by hand around his home borough of the Bronx in the early aughts. Unlike most rappers, however, Montana has kept up the tradition. Earlier this month, he dropped Coke Boys 6: Money Heist Edition, a joint tape with another champion of the format, DJ Drama, for the latter’s Gangsta Gri...
Witness Claims King Von Ordered FBG Duck Hit According To Alleged FBI Report
HipHopWired Featured Video FBG Duck, a rapper and reported member of a Gangster Disciples faction, was shot and killed in a brazen afternoon shooting apparently in retaliation to gang-related threats. According to an alleged report from the FBI, slain rapper King Von was behind ordering the hit to the tune of $100,000. From what we gathered from a previous Chicago Sun-Times report, FBG Duck, real name Carlton Weekly, was shot in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood while shopping back in the summer of 2020. Weekly, who was affiliated with the Fly Boy Gang and a member of the Gangster Disciples offshoot faction Tooka, reportedly taunted rivals from the Black Disciples gang. Much of this recent ongoing war between members of the Gangster Disciples and the Black Disciples can be traced as far ba...
No-Brainer: Starz’s New Hit Drama ‘BMF’ Coming Back For A Third Season
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Courtesy of Starz / BMF Fans of BMF can enjoy the current second season, knowing there will be more stories to tell. Spotted on Variety, Starz’s latest hit drama BMF, based on the actual story of Big Meech and his Detroit-based organized crime outfit, the Black Mafia Family, will get a third season. The announcement came fresh into BMF’s second season, with the cable network noting the show was the most socially engaged drama across all networks during its premiere weekend with an astounding 4.1 million multiplatform viewers. Related Stories “BMF captures the essence of Detroit through elevated, gritty storytelling, and our fans have passionately responded to this show more than ever before,” said Kathryn Busby, president of original programming for Starz...
