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Baby Bash-protege is a modern-day Casanova in new video Not only has he captured the attention of Mexican/American rapper and singer Baby Bash but is also one of the newest artists signed to Bashtown Music. Houston-bred Ruben Moreno steps into the spotlight and is showing a “Whole Lotta Love” for his first single release with the imprint. The debut track captures a collective sound of zydeco with flourishes of funk, R&B, and hip-hop. In the accompanying party-flavored video, Ruben and the band cook up a whole lot of love and good vibes for a club full of dancers from all walks of life. Ruben began his music calling at the early age of 7 as a percussionist. He went on to work with Zydeco great and Grammy nominated artist Andre Thierry. From there he collaborated with Los Lobos’ on a cross-cultural project. Watch “Whole Lotta Love” now. The post Latin Lover Ruben Moreno Has A “Whole Lotta Love” : Watch appeared first on Verge Campus. Source

Tyler, the Creator contributed two tracks to the new CGI remake of The Grinch: an updated version of the theme song featuring composer Danny Elfman and this month’s “I Am the Grinch”. Turns out the project inspired the Odd Future rapper to record an entire EP of Grinch-related material. Just in time for your holiday playlists, Tyler is set to drop a Grinch-inspired EP tonight, as Pitchfork reports. It’s officially called Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and comprises six all-new, previously unreleased songs. Among the tracks included: “Hot Chocolate”, “When Gloves Come Off”, “Big Bag”, and the very Grinch-y “Whoville” and “Cindy Lou’s Wish”. There’s also “Lights On”, a joint track with Santigold and pop singer Ryan Beatty, which can be streamed below. Take a listen. The new Grinch EP serves as the follow-up to Tyler’s 2017 album, Flower Boy. Though in recent months he’s rolled out a handful of one-off tracks and collaborations, such as “PUFF” and “Potato Salad” featuring ASAP Rocky. Tyler also hosted his Camp Flog Gnaw Festival the other week, which was highlighted by the live debut of Kanye West and Kid Cudi’s Kids See Ghosts. Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Artwork: Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Tracklist: 01. Whoville 02. Lights On (feat. Ryan Beatty and Santigold) 03. Hot Chocolate (feat. Jerry Paper) 04. Big Bag 05. When Gloves Come Off (feat. Ryan Beatty) 06. Cindy Lou’s Wish Source

Kayzo and Underoath just put out a song together not too long ago and we absolutely loved it. But we never expected Underoath to pop up again on the dance music radar so soon, let alone from Rezz. And yet, the young Canadian artist revealed yesterday that’s exactly what’s happening; and better yet, the song is nearly complete. Judging by Underoath’s last collaboration in the dance space, we can assume that their unique brand of emo/screamo vocals will be on full display. However, as Kayzo’s and Rezz’s styles are so vastly different, it’s hard to assume any more than that without running the risk of being woefully wrong. Having just completed a remix for Porter Robinson’s “Divinity” that she’s starting to show off on the live circuit, it’s safe to say that Rezz isn’t letting even a new album slow down her releases. Hang out with us to wait and see what this new beast of a tune might sound like. Rezz x Underoath collaboration Almost done. — Rezz (@OfficialRezz) November 14, 2018 Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Rezz Reveals She Has A Collaboration With Underoath & It’s Nearly Complete Source

The Lowdown: The last time Mumford and Sons released a full-length record, it was 2015, when the band caught flak for Wilder Mind and its hard swerve into the world of arena-rattling alt-rock guitars. Three years later, they’ve reconvened with mega-pop producer Paul Epworth (Adele, Coldplay, Florence + the Machine) for Delta, a record that further eschews their mandolin-filled glory days for material touted elsewhere as the band’s most experimental to date. The Good: Anyone worried that “experimental” might translate to “Marcus Mumford Presents: Metal Machine Music II” can rest easy: Delta is a Mumford and Sons record through and through, one packed with big, earnest music about big, earnest topics (in this case, mostly the grief of loss, especially the romantic variety). The album clicks best on its second half, when a run of winners finds the band dabbling in the West Africa rhythms of recent collaborators The Very Best (“Rose of Sharon”), maximizing Epworth’s knack for cinematic pop (“Picture You” and “If I Say”), and closing with the kind of fist-pumping catharsis bound to leave concert crowds the good kind of hoarse (“Delta”). Here, as well as on quieter cuts like the Sally Herbert-arranged “The Wilds”, the band delivers on their promise, writing big-screen confessionals that feel like diary pages projected onto the side of a building. Download | Listen and subscribe via iTunes | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS The Bad: It’s easy to get lost in the anthems of Delta, especially on the record’s first half. Unfortunately, that disorientation comes more from homogeneity than it does from any sense of immersion; without some liner notes handy, it’s not always easy to tell the bruised, low-to-midtempo bittersweetness of “42” apart from the subtle variations found on “Guiding Light” or “Beloved” or “Slip Away”. That sonic sameness isn’t the only contributor to the album’s weaknesses; Mumford’s lyrical single-mindedness also robs the record of much potential dynamism, with most songs seeming content to offer a space to wallow rather than a catalyst for searching out new territory amidst the pain. By the end, it’s hard to differentiate what you just heard, and harder still to figure out if you came away with anything you didn’t already have. (Also, for anyone heartened by recent interviews referencing the reintroduction of some of the band’s trademark traditional instruments: aside from moments on “Beloved” and “Wild Heart”, rumors of a resurrection are premature at best.) The Verdict: Though “experimental” may be a bit of an overstatement, the best parts of Delta prove that, in the hands of the right producer, Mumford and Sons remain capable of recording radio-ready earworms that challenge expectations (a little, at least) while still retaining the major qualities that made them superstars in the first place. If they ever spend a little more time probing those boundaries and a little less time chasing down the next mammoth chorus, they might be capable of something even greater. Essential Tracks: “Rose of Sharon”, “Picture You”, and “Delta” Source

Roy Clark, country music legend and host of the nationally televised variety show Hee Haw, has died at the age of 85. According to his publicist, Clark passed away Thursday at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma due to complications from pneumonia A skilled guitar and banjo player, Clark first found notoriety as an opening act for Hank Williams and Wanda Jackson. In 1969, he achieved his first Top 20 Hit with “Yesterday, When I Was Young”. His rendition of “Alabama Jubilee” was awarded a Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance in 1982. But undoubtedly Clark will be most remembered for his 24-year stint as host of Hee Haw, a nationally syndicated country music and comedy variety show. At the height of its popularity, Hee Haw drew an audience of more than 30 million viewers. Additionally, Clark was a frequent guest host for Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show. Clark became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1987, and in 2009, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Source

Origins is a new music feature in which we ask artists to dissect the influences behind their latest single. Musicians Amber Renee and Graham Marsh met completely by chance after separately deciding last minute to attend a random house party. Although their encounter was pure happenstance, it’s hardly evident given the natural chemistry they share as Brooklyn alt-pop duo CLAVVS. Renee has a background in Americana, while Marsh cut his teeth working on Grammy-winning hits by Bruno Mars and Gnarls Barkley. When joined, they weave together threads of music both organic and synthetic — think Sylvan Esso or Maggie Rogers but with a glossier, mainstream sheen (perhaps thanks in part to Marsh’s major label experience). This combination of sounds and production has landed CLAVVS’ music placement on MTV, PBS, and tastemaking playlists used in stores like Urban Outfitters. CLAVVS already have a pair of albums under their belts, the most recent of which was last year’s World Underwater. Now, they’re back with “Echo”, a new song that finds the two-piece attempting to let go of the past. “Your face is haunting my mind/ And even when I dream/ You find your way into my dreaming life,” Renee sings. Her laments are backed by a swirling production that evokes the feeling of being swept up in a whirlwind of wistfulness. Take a listen below. For a closer look at “Echo”, Renee and Marsh spoke to Consequence of Sound about the track’s influences, including nostalgia, harsh winters in Brooklyn, and the fantastical worlds created by J.K. Rowling and Jim Henson. Being sad about the past: Photo by Leah Roth Amber Renee: Nostalgia has always been a big emotional pull for me. “Echo” is kind of a dark nostalgia song that holds a lot of my sadness from the past. I’ve carried around guilt and regret about a decision I made a long time ago that hurt someone I loved. It’s followed me for too long, which is why the echo metaphor feels so true for me. Winter in Brooklyn: Photo by Nick Khan AR: I wrote the lyrics and melody for “Echo” while we were still living in Atlanta last fall. We moved to Brooklyn at the beginning of the year, right after the bomb cyclone hit. It was wild. Graham Marsh: Yeah, the move gave me a new sense of creative optimism but it was also our first brutal Brooklyn winter. It pushed me to be more bold with my production choices on this one. Fantasy Imagery: AR: I’m obsessed with fantasy. I grew up idolizing Jim Henson and J.K. Rowling and the worlds they created. I feel most comfortable processing my world in similarly imaginative ways. I design most of our artwork, so there’s usually a lot of overlap between lyrics, vibe, and visuals. Bass: Photo by Nick Khan GM: Since I was a kid, I’ve been drawn to the low-end of records. My engineering background is in hip hop and r&b, so I tend toward obnoxiously loud kicks and heavy bass as a central part of records. For “Echo” I wanted to juxtapose Amber’s floating vocal with that bass aesthetic. There’s no such thing as a kick thats too loud. Source

Back in August, The Lemon Twigs released their latest album, Go To School. Come early 2019, the Long Island indie rockers will hit the road for a supporting North American tour. The 15-date outing kicks off January 12th in Montreal and includes two shows each in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Check out the full schedule below, and grab tickets here. The Lemon Twigs 2018-2019 Tour Dates: 11/18 – Mexico City, MX @ Corona Capital 11/27 – Osaka, JP @ Banana Hall 11/28 – Nagoya, JP @ Club Quattro 11/29 – Toyko, JP @ O-east 01/12 – Montreal, QC @ Theatre Corona 01/14 – Boston, MA @ Paradise 01/15 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer 01/18 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Wiliamsburg 01/19 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Wiliamsburg 01/22 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix 01/23 – Detroit, MI @ El Club 01/25 – Chicago, IL @ Metro 01/26 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue 01/29 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre 01/30 – Vancouver, BC @ Venue 01/31 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom 02/02 – San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s 02/05 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre 02/06 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre 02/21 – Manchester, UK @ O2 Ritz 02/22 – Glasgow, UK @ St. Luke’s 02/23 – Newcastle, UK @ Riverside 02/25 – Leeds, UK @ Stylus 02/26 – Digbeth, UK @ O2 Institute 2 02/27 – London, UK @ Roundhouse 03/01 – Lille, FR @ L’Aerenof 03/02 – Lyon, FR @ Epicerie Moderne 03/03 – Strasbourg, FR @ La Laiterie 03/04 – Paris, FR @ La Cigale Along with today’s tour announcement, The Lemon Twigs have shared a new video for “Never In My Arms, Always In My Heart”. Source

If you like high seas adventures, open bars and Celtic punk, then you’re probably gonna want to book a cabin on the 2019 edition of Flogging Molly’s Salty Dog cruise. The lineup has just been announced, and in addition to Flogging Molly, it’ll include performances from Dropkick Murphys, Frank Turner and more. The cruise takes place on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas ship, and sets sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 8th, 2019, hitting Key West and Coco Cay, before returning on November 12th. Among the other acts on the bill are Stiff Little Fingers, Hepcat, Mariachi El Bronx, Face To Face, The Bronx and Pounded by the Surf, with more bands expected to be added. In addition to the band performances, there will be a halfpipe with professional skateboarders, casino nights hosted by the musicians, plus numerous activities at the on-shore stops. Tickets for past cruisers go on sale tomorrow (November 16th) and to the general public on Monday (November 19th). Visit the official cruise website for more information. Meanwhile, Dropkick Murphys recently announced dates for their annual St. Patrick’s Day tour. Source

UK artist Indiana has just released the fabulously catchy ‘I Like Drinking’ from her new album Not Girlfriend Material. To mark it, she has just unveiled the official video to this urban pop hit, and we have the premiere today. A growing presence with her sweet tones and infectious melodies, Indiana has created an eye-catching visual for this track. Featuring hazy club scenes of Indiana and others drinking and letting their hair down, it’s the kind of accompaniment that has us forgetting it’s not quite the weekend yet. Check it out here! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Indiana – I Like Drinking [Official Video] Source

During the early days of Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi also kept up a solo side-project of his own called Frakkur. Delving into more experimental works, he used it as an outlet to see “how far he could push things outside the bounds of his day job,” according to a press statement. Now, Jónsi’s Frakkur recordings have been unearthed and compiled as part of a triple album aptly dubbed Frakkur 2000-2004. The 24-track, 108-minute collection is due out digitally next Friday, November 23rd. Much of the Frakkur material was created by Jónsi on his own, either at his Reykjavik home, his boyfriend’s house in Boston, or while on tour with Sigur Rós. All of these early recordings were once thought to have been completely lost by Jónsi. However, a burned CDR that was gifted to a friend was miraculously tracked down, retrieved, and mastered to produce this special release. Each of the three albums collects material from a specific period, each recorded in a different way. The oldest group of recordings, titled 2000-2001, was made on the musician’s first PC laptop (lovingly called “The Tank”) and recounts a tale of unrequited love. The second roundup of material from 2002-2003 was made on a Yamaha RS-7000 (named “the Grey Machine”) using samples of beat-up toys he’d purchase from secondhand stores. Jónsi describes that period of time as “filled with blinding sunlight and pure fun creative energy.” As for the last piece of the triple album, 2003-2004 was helmed using the program Logic (introduced to Jónsi by partner and collaborator Alex Somers) as well as a Yamaha VSS-30 toy keyboard. Check out the album artwork below. Frakkur 2000-2004 Artwork: In related news, this week Jónsi remixed Mary Lattimore’s “It Feels Like Floating”. Hear that below. Jónsi also recently teamed up with Troye Sivan on the Boy Erased soundtrack cut “Revelation”. Earlier this year, Sigur Rós contributed a pair of new songs to the sci-fi series Black Mirror. Source

Sightings of Sky Ferreira have been rare in the five years since she dropped her Night Time, My Time debut full-length. You may have caught a glimpse of her in Baby Driver or the Twin Peaks revival, or maybe you heard her version of The Commodores’ “Easy” on the former’s soundtrack or the cover of ‘Til Tuesday’s “Voices Carry” she released over the summer to celebrate getting her SoundCloud back. Still, it’s been half a decade since we got new original music from the singer/model/actress — but as the seasons change, so soon will that vexing fact. Ferreira has confirmed via an Instagram post that she will officially return with new music this winter. Now, whether that means it’s the visual EP she teased last year (via Fader) or the sophomore LP, Masochism, she promised back in 2016 is currently unknown. But who cares as long as we finally get some sort of follow-up to Night Time, right? Last we heard about Masochism, we learned Night Time, My Time producer Ariel Rechtshaid was back alongside executive producers Mike Dean (Kanye West) and Rahki (Kendrick Lamar). Ferreira said the album explored how she moved from believing “if it doesn’t hurt then it’s not real” to being more confident in her self-value. “I’m still in the thick of everything changing, but change, like, sucks!” she said. “It’s good in the long run, but it’s fucking weird and uncomfortable. When I feel like I’ve reached the point where I’m somewhat comfortable with it, that’s when the album ends.” In another recent Instagram post, she thanked someone named Edwin for “helping me make something ~special~…” The caption included the same music emjoi as the latter post, as well as a movie clap board, perhaps teasing that she’d completed a new music video. Source

With only a few weeks remaining until Gucci Mane unveils his new album, Evil Genius, in full on December 7th, the Atlanta rapper has shared a new track. Entitled “I’m Not Goin'”, the song features a guest spot from Kevin Gates. “I’m Not Goin'” is the latest taste of the 17-track project, which also includes the previously released “Solitaire” (featuring Migos and Lil Yachty) and “Wake Up in the Sky” (featuring Bruno Mars and Kodak Black). Filmed in what appears to be a church, the accompanying video is a fairly standard visual for the MC, with a scantily-clad dancer, pyrotechnics, and even a burnt-out car. Eventually, the fire department arrives to put out the flames. Check out the clip below. Evil Genius is Gucci Mane’s first album of 2018 after a prolific 2017 that saw the release of three full-length efforts. Paramount also recently green-lit a film adaptation of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane. Source

Punk-rock icon Billy Idol is officially a U.S. citizen, after completing a naturalization ceremony on Wednesday (November 14th) in Los Angeles. The 62-year-old British-born rocker has been living in L.A. for many years. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services even had some fun with Idol’s citizenship, borrowing a line from his classic song “White Wedding” when it tweeted, “It’s a nice day for a naturalization ceremony. Congratulations Billy Idol on becoming a #newUScitizen today in Los Angeles, CA,” along with a few photos of Idol at the ceremony. It’s a nice day for a naturalization ceremony. Congratulations Billy Idol on becoming a #newUScitizen today in Los Angeles, CA. pic.twitter.com/4s7KXHqoKC — USCIS (@USCIS) November 15, 2018 While he was born in England, Idol spent part of his youth in the United States, as his family had moved to Patchogue, New York, when he was 2 years old, before moving back to England four years later. In fact, Idol’s younger sister, Jane, was born in the States. Idol recently paid tribute to his old punk band Generation X, as well as the Sex Pistols, by performing an all-star show under the name Generation Sex with his Generation X bandmate Tony James and Sex Pistols members Steve Jones and Paul Cook. A full recap can be seen at L.A. Weekly, with video posted below. Additionally, Idol has booked a Las Vegas residency set for January and October of 2019 at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino. Dates can be found here. Finally, Idol was a recent guest on Consequence of Sound‘s “Kyle Meredith With” podcast. Check it out below: Source

For her first new solo music since the disastrous rollout and dud that was Witness in mid-2017, Katy Perry has taken the path of least resistance with a new Christmas release. After a year embroiled in controversies including a feud with Taylor Swift, an inappropriate kiss with a 19-year-old boy, and even finding herself in the middle of the Kesha/Dr. Luke battle, Perry claimed in October that she was ready to take a step back from the music world. Less than a month later, however, “Cozy Little Christmas” feels like an appropriate step back and a deep breath for the American Idol judge. The track is a simple, bubbly, holiday love song, serving as a respite after an otherwise tough several months. The track is the latest in a string of recent Amazon Original music releases, which in the past month has included new songs from the likes of Parquet Courts and Conor Oberst — neither of which is Christmas related. Stream “Cozy Little Christmas” below. Source

It was just last month that The Struts returned with their first album in four years, Young & Dangerous. On Wednesday night, the UK glam rockers supported the record with an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The Struts enlisted pop singer Kesha to perform their new, collaborative version of “Body Talks”. Right from the opening seconds, the two acts played off each other’s rock star-like high energy, with frontman Luke Spiller and Kesha often singing and dancing strutting side by side. “They are one of my favorite current bands keeping the spirit of classic rock and roll alive with their wild energy and sexy style,” Kesha previously praised in a statement. “It’s a song made for my favorite activity: boogieing.” Catch the thrilling replay below. The Struts wrapped up their massive North American headlining tour earlier this month. They also appeared on a recent episode of Kyle Meredith With…, where they talked about partying with Dave Grohl and hitting the studio with Kesha. Revisit that below. Listen and subscribe via iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS Source

Zayn has spent the last few months pumping out new material, including the Timbaland-produced “Too Much” and October’s millennial-minded “Fingers”. The former One Direction member is back today with yet another offering from his arsenal, a collaboration with Nicki Minaj called “No Candle No Light”. A tropical house-leaning number, it finds the two singing about their slowly deteriorating relationship. “Hand on your hand, chest on your chest/ Tangled in bed but I’m feeling you less,” goes the opening verse, “The fire, the fire ain’t no longer blazing.” Take a listen below. “No Candle No Light” Artwork: While it’s believed Zayn is prepping to release a new album, details on the follow-up to 2016’s Mind Of Mine have been few and far between. Earlier this year, he told Beats 1’s Zane Lowe that he’s “trying to keep it as mysterious as possible, but there’s a plan with the roll out.” As for Minaj, the rapper has kept up a very busy schedule of her own; in addition to her Queen album over the summer, she’s contributed to records from Lil Wayne as well Juice WRLD and Future. Minaj is currently facing a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Tracy Chapman, and is still very much feuding with Cardi B. Source

Bhad Bhabie, the 15-year-old Internet personality-turned-rapper, attacked Iggy Azalea at a FashionNova event hosted by Cardi B on Wednesday night, according to TMZ. Video of the incident shows Bhad Bhabie (née Danielle Bregoli) throwing a full drink in the direction of Azalea. Bhad Bhabie then attempts to confront at Azalea, but security intervenes before she can get close. TMZ reports that the two rappers have beefed previously on social media, with Azalea mocking Bhad Bhabie as a “little girl” who “has made a name for herself acting like a damn fool on television and online.” (Bregoli first entered the public consciousness with an appearance on Dr. Phil during which she repeatedly used the catch phrases, “cash me outside” and “how ’bout dah?”) “I’m a grownup, I’m not about to fight a kid in the club,” Azalea said in an Instagram video filmed after the incident. She proceeded to dress Bhad Bhabie directly, saying, “You look silly, I’m not going to be scrambling around on the floor with a 15-year-old girl from the Internet… You’re young and you’re going took back on this and feel real dumb.” Watch video of the incident along with Azalea’s response videos below. Bhad Bhabie: “don’t come up to me acting like my friend” Bhad Bhabie: pic.twitter.com/HOYTcn2VfE — AARXN (@aarxnmusic) November 15, 2018 Iggy Azalea responds after Bhad Bhabie throws a drink at her at Cardi B’s @FashionNova event. pic.twitter.com/2umbHjJthp — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) November 15, 2018 Source

Recently, Ice-T made a mega announcement- he is heading into the electronic music scene under the label, Electronic Beat Empire. To get things going on a raw note, the legend is working with a fixture of the European techno scene for 15 years, Mr. X. Together they launched the label’s debut EP, The Brutal, a 6-track swift-massacre. Through techno, tech-house and acid-house inspired by Berlin, the Far East and US, The Brutal cuts deep with razor-sharp melodies that mercilessly shreds the heavy bassline like shards of broken glass. Now, as Ice-T and Mr. X master the EBE’s sophomore album, Hip Hop DJs Don’t Play Techno, we got the inside scoop of what the new venture is all about in an exclusive interview. Listen to Hip Hop DJs Don’t Play Techno Enjoy the sonic exploration, Hip Hop DJs Don’t Play Techno: In our exclusive interview, find out the culture Ice-T is developing around the label, what inspired him to make the move to electronic music, his insights of the electronic music scene, what style of ice Ice-T prefers and more. Since most of us are very familiar with Ice-T (real name: Tracy Lauren Marrow), the man who influenced gangster rap starting in 80’s, we will just prelude the interview with a little behind-the-mask of Mr. X, a Berlin bred techno head who established his roots in electronic music through the duo Mr. X & Mr. Y. photo credit Ice-T & Mr.X His real name is Afrika Islam, for years he has been pleasing crowds at legendary raves such as: the Glastonbury Festival and Berlin’s Love Parade as well as nightclubs throughout Germany, Poland, Russia and the Czech Republic. The die-hard techno music-lovers of Eastern Europe affectionately dubbed him, the Machine Gun, the Red Alien, Master and the Hybrid for his unforgettable extended sets. Once you step onto his dance floor, he shows no mercy. photo credit Mr.X Enjoy our exclusive interview with rap legend, Ice-T, and hip-hop pioneer, Mr. X about their new Electronic Beat Empire label. You heard it here first guys, these guys are on the up and you could be with them. The EBE is now looking for booking agents, remixers and producers to join EBE Nation. See if you can wow them. We are honored for these two legends to take a moment of time to speak with us about their new project. Stay in the loop on EBE’s tour and future announcements through their social media handles linked below. Follow Electronic Beat Empire: Official Website | SoundCloud | Twitter | Youtube The post Exclusive Interview with Rap Legend, Ice-T, and hip-hop pioneer, Mr. X (aka Afrika Islam) about their new Electronic Beat Empire label appeared first on EDM | Electronic Music | EDM Music | EDM Festivals | EDM Events. Source

It’s heating up down here with a stack of heavy hitting internationals hitting our shores over Summer. In the vein of house and techno there aren’t many names bigger than the long list that we’ve just received. It features the likes of ANNA, Carl Craig, Dennis Cruz, MK, Optimo, Patrick Topping, Pleasurekraft and a bunch more. They’ve all been confirmed as coming to AUS with dates and specifics to be confirmed thanks to the crew at Thick As Thieves. (who you might remember for their huge charity effort earlier this year) Check out the full list below and keep an eye on Thick As Thieves‘ socials here to keep updated. ANDHIM ANNA BUTCH CARL CRAIG CID INC DAVI DENNIS CRUZ DOORLY EMANUEL SATIE JIMPSTER JOBE LOVEBIRDS MARCO RESMANN MAX CHAPMAN MICHAEL MAYER MK NAKADIA OLIVER KOLETZKI OPTIMO OXIA PATRICE BÄUMEL PATRICK TOPPING PHIL KIERAN PLEASUREKRAFT RAFFA FL RICHY AHMED SÉBASTIEN LÉGER SOLEE SONNY FODERA SUPER FLU THIRD SON TIM ENGELHARDT TOWNSHIP REBELLION WEHBBA Source

While at Electric Daisy Carnival you can choose the setting you want for the hour by traveling from stage to stage and stopping wherever your heart desires. Along the way, you’re met with something new around each corner, whether it be captivating dancers suspended under low to the ground hot air balloons, or a trail of life sized mushrooms leading you to the unknown. Each stage has its own persona, drawing different crowds for each set, but one thing I couldn’t help but notice was the mysterious allure of the neonGARDEN. Nicole Moudaber’s moodZONE This stage was not quite heaven and not quite hell, but the in-between. This purgatorial shrine wrapped me up, bounced me around between beats, and spit me back out again leaving me with more questions than answers. It’s constant magnetic pull was felt from all the way across the festival, and I couldn’t help but return for more. On Friday, Nicole Moudaber’s moodZONE drew a out a string of emotions from its audience, featuring Sinopoli, Hito, Lauren Lane, Patrick Topping, Pan-Pot, Paco Osuna, and the woman herself, moodZONE’s effect was palpable to all who set foot under the neonGARDEN tent. The unexplainably heavy and repetitive bassline with the sound of cymbals in between had the whole tent bouncing up and down the whole night. The noises paired with the bass created the atmosphere of a techno wonderland. Take a drum set for example, the large foot pedal drum is the bass and the circular cymbals are the noise in between. This constant beat mixed with the euphoric sounds of an electronic keyboard, although repetitive and minimal, was enough to draw in a huge crowd of festival veterans to dance the night away. The darkness, in contrast with bright, awakening lights and the comfort of the pounding bass created a space filled with satisfaction. moodZONE aids in the understanding that less is more, and Nicole Moudaber fostered this philosophy through her minimalistic display. Jamie Jones’ Paradise Saturday brought along Jamie Jones’ Paradise which manipulated our minds & bodies in the best way possible. Carlos Mendoza, Kevin Knapp, Richy Ahmed, Tiga, The Martinez Brothers, and Jamie Jones delved deep into our being and shook us to the core. Under the tent, respect is earned, not given, and Paradise allowed us a space to interpret the talent that was surrounding us, and respond with dance. Answering the invitation to the neonGARDEN brought about a sense of respect for the talent that was gathered there, and as the beat was building, I felt like I was part of a secret musical ritual that was up for my own interpretation. With Nicole and Jamie as the gardeners, and their audience, the seeds, the end of the weekend brought about growth and change, an impact that will only be felt as I enter the neonGARDEN next year, and surrender my soul to the in-between once again. Featured photo by: raverrafting.com The post Step Into neonGARDEN, Orlando’s In-Between appeared first on EDM Maniac. Source

In a new interview about US politics, Kim Kardashian stood up for husband Kanye West and his vehement backing of Donald Trump. Playing the role of diplomatic publicist, she explained that Kanye supported Trump not because he agreed with his politics, but simply because he liked the president’s charisma. In fact, Kardashian admitted that Kanye doesn’t know much at all about Trump’s actual policies. “He’s [Kanye] very not political, actually, he just happens to like Donald Trump’s personality, but doesn’t know about the politics,” Kardashian told CNN commentator Van Jones during Variety and Rolling Stone’s Criminal Justice Reform Summit (via Variety). “So, I’ve educated him recently.” According to Kardashian, who has opposed much of what Trump stands for, she and Kanye have “very similar politics” when all is said and done, but that the rapper is “the worst communicator” when it comes expressing his thoughts on the subject. “I think it gets really misconstrued,” she stated. The reality TV star attempted to untangle Kanye’s often “misconstrued” views, noting that at his very core, all the Chicago rapper wants is freedom — specifically, the freedom to like whatever he wants, be it a MAGA hat or lunch at the White House: “What he fights for is the right to like what he wants to like. Even if it’s different from what you like. He never said, ‘Okay, I know what’s going on with immigration, and I know this and I know that.’ If he really knew, he would feel very compassionate about it. He never said that he supports that. I know it’s very confusing because when you see someone wearing a red hat you would think that they are supporting that. But he’s just fighting for free thought and freedom to like a person even if it’s not the popular decision.” Even when their political views do actually diverge, Kardashian said she doesn’t intervene or meddle, believing that Kanye will eventually find his way. “After he went to the White House or has been outspoken, I could have easily been on social media and corrected him,” she commented. “But I believe people have their own journeys. I know his heart, so I know that one day what he’s been trying to say will come out.” Her remarks echo similar ones she made on the Alec Baldwin Show last month. “I let him [Kanye] be who he wants to be,” Kardashian told Baldwin. “I let him have his own views and opinions, even if they’re different than mine. I grew up in a household where … we would always just talk about it and be open about it and it was really OK to have different views.” Not long after his bizarre visit to the White House in October, Kanye took to Twitter to distance himself a bit from Trump and some of the conservative figures he previously backed. “My eyes are now wide open and now realize I’ve been used to spread messages I don’t believe in,” he wrote. The MC has placed much of his focus lately on his music — including finishing up new album Yandhi and debuting Kids See Ghosts live — so it remains to be seen just how “woke” he actually is about Trump nowadays. Source

Picture this, it’s a Saturday morning and you’ve just finished a tough week at school. Your parents tell you that they’re doing some rennos on the house and will need to hit Bunnings. While you’re there, you grab a classic Bunning’s snag and sit in the sun nibbling o it with your family. Life is good. Now, when you envisioned that delightful scenario in your head, was the onion on top of the sausage or below? Because that’s what’s causing nationwide outrage and the blame falls solely on the shoulders on the massive hardware giant. Earlier this week, they tried to quietly usher in a new rule that encourages community organisations and charities to put the onion on the bottom of the bread in order to prevent spillages and slipping. While some might say it’s bureaucracy gone mad, it’s a seemingly small change that won’t harm the status quo too much and most people probably won’t notice. Or so they thought. Bunnings got absolutely fucking hammered by the public, who saw an attack on the iconic snag recipe as an attack on Australia itself. For real I thought 3.50 made up some OH&S garbage to cause outrage. This is BEYOND ridiculous. *goes to Bunnings to buy pitchforks* *stands outside Bunnings to protest, with said pitchforks* — MandyKerr (@MandyKerr) November 13, 2018 How many people have died or injured slipping on onions at a Bunnings stall? Ambos must be stationed at every stall is next on the agenda. — waggacrow (@waggacrow) November 13, 2018 It's my biggest fear when going to Bunnings, the number of onions i have tripped over… my lord, every freakin sunday…. — Brian Noakes (@BrianNoakes) November 13, 2018 Yesterday, Bunnings chief operating officer Debbie Poole explained why the changes were being enforced. “Safety is always our number one priority and we recently introduced a suggestion that onion be placed underneath sausages to help prevent the onion from falling out and creating a slipping hazard. “This recommendation is provided to the community groups within their fundraising sausage sizzle welcome pack and is on display within the gazebos when barbecues are underway. “Regardless of how you like your onion and snag, we are confident this new serving suggestion will not impact the delicious taste or great feeling you get when supporting your local community group,” Ms Poole said. Well there ya have it, looks like things won’t be changing anytime soon. Source

We caught wind that Motor City Drum Ensemble was coming to our shores the other month when he was announced for Astral People’s Last Dance event. That sold out pretty quickly and wasn’t even in Sydney, leaving a lot of Sydney-siders feeling like they’d been a little hard done by. Well Fret no more, Sydney fam! We’ve just been blessed with a cheeky MCDE Sydney show going on at Manning Bar January 12. Not that you need further convincing but the supports are also pretty huge, including the likes of local killers Ben Fester, Daniel Lupica and Merph. Listen to MCDE’s old Dekmantel set to get you in the mood, then check the event and grab tix here. Tell us if you’ll be heading along! Source

Be prepared to pay top dollar if you want to own Samsung‘s revolutionary foldable smartphone. According to a new report, the device could cost as much as $1,770 — although the source also says Samsung hasn’t yet determined the exact price point. Yonhap News Agency originally reported that the smartphone, nicknamed “Galaxy F,” could cost up to $1,770. That’s even more than Apple’s most expensive iPhone X model with 500 GB of space. But hey, it bends so it must be worth it, right? The forthcoming smartphone with “Infinity Flex” display utilizes an advanced polymer to make it flexible and durable. So much so, it can apparently be bent over 200,000 times and still maintain quality performance and visual aspects. The “Galaxy F” acts as a traditional smartphone with a 4-inch screen or expands into a 7.3-inch tablet, which promotes multitasking. According to the Samsung, “the foldable phone is a completely new concept in terms of design and user experience.” H/T: Engadget | Source: Yonhap News Agency | Read more here! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: REPORT: Samsung’s Foldable “Galaxy F” Could Cost As Much As $1,770 Source

Marshmello has a new collaboration in the works with Roddy Ricch and it sounds like another sure hit for the superstar DJ/producer. DJ Akademiks is the insider who just uploaded a snippet of the collaboration. “#roddyricch got some new music on the way with #djmarshmello,” he captions the video below. Riding the waves of “Happier” with Bastille, “Friends” with Anne-Marie, and many more hit singles, it’s just collab after collab with Marshmello. Meanwhile, Ricch recently put out his new single “Die Young.” Together, the buzzworthy up-and-comer and in-demand producer find a really catchy beat. What do you think of this vibe? Let us know and be on the lookout for an official release soon! Marshmello x Roddy Ricch Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Marshmello x Roddy Ricch Collab In The Works [FIRST LISTEN] Source