There is Robyn, a microphone stand and a landscape she describes as “a dreamy place, somewhere undefined, somewhere in my unconsciousness”, as she revels in the power of sensuality, self care and human touch.
Today, Daptone Records has shared 'Hey Brother (Do Unto Others),' the A-side to their recently announced 100th 45. Available June 28, the 45 is an unprecedented collaboration of talent from their legendary roster of artists. 'Hey Brother (Do Unto Others)' features the late great monarchs of the Daptone family, Charles Bradley and Sharon Jones, as well as Saun & Starr, the Frightnrs, James Hunter, Naomi Shelton, Duke Amayo and Lee Fields, singing a message of righteousness and brotherhood over a groove sewn seamlessly together by members of The Dap-Kings and Menahan Street Band.
Parklife celebrated a triumphant tenth anniversary this weekend with a host of electrifying performances from Solange, The Streets, Mark Ronson, Migos, Christine and the Queens, Dave and more. Charged by Manchester's party energy, 80,000 festivalgoers descended upon Heaton Park each day for the milestone event, with rain unable to dampen spirits as the very best in pop, hip-hop, electronic and rap dazzled fans.
Diplo's Major Lazer premieres the music video for “Can't Take It From Me” today. Directed byIrrum, the video stars Skip Marley and the iconic Major Lazer figure as the High Priest of Lazerism—watch below!
Rising pop star King Princess premieres a new song “Cheap Queen” today—listen here. The track is the first offering from her forthcoming debut album for Mark Ronson's Zelig Records and Columbia Records.
Diplo, Herve Pagez and Charli XCX team up for new song “Spicy,” a reimagining of the Spice Girls' 1996 smash hit “Wannabe.” The song comes alongside a Reed + Rader directed video.
Today theSpaceUK announces its 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Season with over 400 shows and the biggest new-writing programme at the Fringe. There's household names to hunt down an autograph from, award-winners with their eyes on another prize, up-and-coming companies back to make their mark, and plenty of debut performances.
Daptone Records has just announced the release of its 100th 45--an unprecedented collaboration of talent from its legendary roster of artists--available June 28. The A side, 'Hey Brother,' is a song written by The Frightnrs and originally performed on their acclaimed LP, Nothing More to Say. In the wake of the tragic loss of singer Dan Klein to ALS just before the album's release, Daptone felt it would be a fitting tribute to re-imagine the tune as a soulful collaboration between the dynamic vocalists on the label. The song features Charles Bradley, Sharon Jones, Naomi Shelton, Amayo (Antibalas), Saun & Starr, and more! What started as a thank you to the label's beloved fans has now also become a loving tribute to their lost Brothers and Sister: Charles Bradley, Dan Klein, Cliff Driver, and our eternal Queen, Miss Sharon Jones.
With less than three weeks left until things kick off, Parklife festival has dropped the wide-ranging line-ups for the official after party series Afterlife, with tickets available from Friday 24th May at 9am.
Old Forester's Paristown Hall, Louisville's newest state-of-the-art standing room venue, has announced a roster of performances for its opening in late July. These acts include iconic New York rock band Interpol, Memphis country-punk rockers Lucero and singer-songwriter sensation Gavin DeGraw. The Opening Night event on July 23 will be headlined by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, along with a slate of performers including the dance troupe Pilobolus, Mucca Pazza and local favorite Ben Sollee.
Diplo's Major Lazer returns with a brand new track today. Featuring Skip Marley, “Can't Take It From Me” sees the band returning to their Caribbean-influenced roots and marks the reappearance of the group's iconic image of their namesake—listen here.
Santigold has announced the 10 Years Golder Tour to commemorate the recent 10th anniversary of her self-titled debut album. She will be performing her debut album in its entirety as well as songs from throughout her career including her latest mixtape-style album I Don't Want: The Gold Fire Sessions(Downtown). Several dates have sold out on the tour which kicks off next Tuesday, April 30 in Denver. Today, Naeem (FKA Spank Rock) who guests on “Shove It” on Santigold's classic debut and Amanda Blank who toured as Santigold's support on the tour for that album have been announced as support for this 10 Years Golder Tour.
Fresh off their transcendent Coachella headlining sets, Tame Impala have announced a run of North American Summer Tour Dates. The tour will kick off in Toronto on July 26th and will include stops in Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington DC and the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City on August 21st. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 26 at 10am local time.
According to Billboard, Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe-winner Mark Ronson is set to release his fifth album on June 26. The 'Shallow' co-writers album is set to feature Miley Cyrius Lykke Li, Camila Cabello, and many more!
Ahead of their headline slot at Coachella this weekend and next, Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) have released their new single, 'Borderline.' The track debuted on Saturday Night Live on March 30 and is out now via Interscope Records. LISTEN HERE. Undeniably a Tame Impala song, the blissful 'Borderline' showcases the flourishes of House-inspired instrumentation first seen on the previously released 'Patience.' The track features the lyrical introspection Parker has become known for, with an endlessly catchy internal call and response chorus.
Saturday night, Tame Impala appeared on Saturday Night Live as the musical guest with Sandra Oh hosting. The band performed the recently released 'Patience,' as well as a new song 'Borderline.' The release of 'Patience' marked their first new music since his GRAMMY nominated, RIAA Gold-Certified 2015 release, Currents. Parker will headline this year's Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival. Watch 'Patience' Below! ?
Diplo premieres two new house tracks today, 'Hold You Tight' and 'Bubble Up'—listen here. The tracks are taken from a forthcoming EP of house tracks coming soon!
Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) has released 'Patience,' the first new music since his GRAMMY nominated, RIAA Gold-Certified 2015 release, Currents. The new track, is out today on Interscope Records.