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TV On The Radio's Tunde Adebimpe signs to sub-pop, announces debut album

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TV On The Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe signs to sub-pop, announces debut album

TV on the Radio's lead singer, Tunde Adebimpe, released his first solo single, "Magnetic." The track marks his debut release with Seattle-based label Sub Pop Records. Sub Pop co-founder Jonathan Poneman pursued Adebimpe's signing for over two decades. "We heartily welcome Tunde Adebimpe to Sub Pop's roster of artists. His inclusion makes the whole lot better – and a whole lot classier! We've waited 20-plus years for Sub Pop to earn the chance to be Tunde Adebimpe's label," Poneman said. […]

todayOctober 29, 2024

Flying Lotus Explores New Sonic Territory with 'Spirit Box' EP

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Flying Lotus explores new sonic territory with ‘Spirit Box’ EP

Credit: Tim Saccenti for Setta Studio Los Angeles-based electronic producer Steven Ellison, known professionally as Flying Lotus, has released his latest EP, Spirit Box, through Warp Records. The five-track collection is a departure from his previous work. The EP opens with "Ajhussi," blending Vangelis-inspired synthesizers with unexpected house music elements. The track's shimmering beats and chipmunk vocals establish the project's new direction. Industry veteran Dawn Richard features on "Let Me Cook," where her commanding vocals declare, "Let me cook slow." […]

todayOctober 29, 2024

HYFIN's 9 must-listen new albums: Che Noir, BADBADNOTGOOD, Elmiene and more

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HYFIN’s 9 must-listen new albums: Che Noir, BADBADNOTGOOD, Elmiene and more

This week's must-listen new albums offer something for everyone: Megan Thee Stallion returns with a star-studded deluxe edition featuring unexpected collaborations across genres; British-Sudanese artist Elmiene delivers soul-stirring R&B on "Anyway I Can"; bassist Anna Butterss crafts a genre-bending journey through afrobeat and jazz on "Mighty Vertebrate"; Irish rapper Rejjie Snow explores global sounds on his Brazil-influenced "PEACE 2 DA WORLD"; Buffalo's Che Noir showcases her dual talents as rapper-producer on "The Lotus Child"; Bay Area veteran Lyrics Born bids […]

todayOctober 25, 2024

Pharrell wanted to tell his story through Legos — here's why

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Pharrell wanted to tell his story through Legos — here’s why

Pharrell Williams tells the story of his life in Piece By Piece Courtesy of Focus Features Though it may seem like a strange choice on the surface, it felt natural for the musician Pharrell Williams to tell his life story through Legos. "My earliest memories were the Lego sets that my parents would get me when I was really, really, really young,” he says. “Whether you actually really build what the set is all about or you're just putting pieces […]

todayOctober 24, 2024 2

Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here's why there's so little progress

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Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress

Morris Brown, a primary care physician, listens to Sarah McCutcheon’s heartbeat in the exam room at his medical office in Kingstree, South Carolina, which sits in a region that suffers from health care provider shortages and high rates of chronic diseases. Gavin McIntyre for KFF Health News KINGSTREE, S.C. — One morning in late April, a small brick health clinic along the Thurgood Marshall Highway bustled with patients. There was Joshua McCray, 69, a public bus driver who, four years […]

todayOctober 24, 2024

Rock the Vote and Lil Uzi Vert for Milwaukee festival this Saturday

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Rock the Vote and Lil Uzi Vert for Milwaukee festival this Saturday

According to the Journal Sentinel, hip-hop artist Lil Uzi Vert will headline Milwaukeeland, a free concert and culture festival focused on voter engagement. The nonpartisan event will take place outside Milwaukee Area Technical College from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Lil Uzi Vert scheduled to perform at 1 p.m. Rock the Vote, a nonpartisan organization, coordinated the festival to boost youth voter participation. The event requires online pre-registration, where attendees must provide basic information to secure tickets. Event organizers […]

todayOctober 24, 2024

Timbaland to serve as strategic adviser for Ai music startup suno

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Timbaland to serve as strategic adviser for Ai music startup suno

TIMBALAND BECOMES STRATEGIC ADVISOR TO LEADING AI MUSIC COMPANY SUNO The company announced that Grammy-winning music producer Timbaland has partnered with artificial intelligence music creation platform Suno. The partnership comes as Suno faces litigation from major record labels over copyright concerns. According to the announcement, Timbaland will be a strategic advisor, contributing to product development and creative direction. The collaboration launches with a remix contest of his new single "Love Again," offering $100,000 in prizes and distribution opportunities for winning […]

todayOctober 24, 2024

Tyler, The Creator coming to Milwaukee in 2025

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Tyler, The Creator coming to Milwaukee in 2025

Grammy-winning rapper Tyler, The Creator will perform at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum on February 6, 2025. The show marks his first Milwaukee appearance since his 2019 IGOR tour performance. Lil Yachty and emerging duo Paris Texas will join as supporting acts on this significant return. The Milwaukee date is part of Tyler's global CHROMAKOPIA tour, promoting his eighth studio album. CHROMAKOPIA releases October 28, following his 2021 chart-topping album "Call Me If You Get Lost." The tour announcement arrived alongside "Noid," […]

todayOctober 23, 2024

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