• Kelela’s “Raven” Unleashes a Sonic Revolution in Chicago: Photos

    In the ever-evolving landscape of music, Kelela emerges as an unparalleled force, a visionary who has seamlessly woven the threads of alternative and electro-R&B into a mesmerizing soundscape. With each boundary-defying release, she challenges conventions. Her latest creation, Raven, is a beautiful culmination of this ongoing journey. Recently, the stage at Chicago’s Thalia Hall became…

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  • New Music Friday 008: Jeff Draco, Paramore, Kelela, and More

    See all future NMF posts: HERE Read New Music Friday 008 featuring ten releases you need to hear today: 1. Jeff Draco – “Letters” Jeff Draco has dropped his first single of the year, “Letters,” co-produced with friend and fellow artist Blake Ruby. The powerful track reflects on the end of a past relationship and the rollercoaster…

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  • New Music Friday 004: Lady Gaga, Scoobert Doobert, Little Simz, & Drake

    See all future NMF posts: HERE Week 4 of our New Music Friday series! Every Friday, we’ll share ten new releases you should know. Read New Music Friday 004: Lady Gaga – Dawn of Chromatica  Rejoice, Little Monsters, Dawn of Chromatica has arrived! Is there a single artist on this stunning remix album that wasn’t rightfully teasing…

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  • BUKU: Planet B 2021 is creating a world we want to live in

    BUKU: Planet B 2021 returns October 22-23: Tickets After a year of virtual vibing at festivals from home, it’s time to take a trip to Planet B! New Orleans welcomes the Buku Music & Arts Festival back on October 22nd-23rd at the Market Street Power Plant grounds & ENMCC. Buku: Planet B is a new…

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  • Obeehave Unveils Debut Singles, “Go Slow” and “Transit”

    LA-based producer Brandon Leslie of the electro-pop duo Stalgia has unveiled his first solo singles under the new moniker Obeehave. Released as a two-track EP called Slumgum, the debut is led by the pulsing electro-house single, “Go Slow” featuring Stalgia and complemented by the menacing hip-hop, EDM crossover “Transit” featuring Florida rapper Blvck Svm. While…

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  • Jhené Aiko – ‘Chilombo’ – Album Review

    Chilombo is out via ArtClub/ARTium/Def Jam In March, Jhené Aiko released her third studio album, Chilombo. The album title refers to the singer’s last name and features various songs about her relationship with rapper, Big Sean. While “Triggered (freestyle)” and “None of Your Concern” refer directly to their breakup and her mental health – the…

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  • Bonnaroo 2020 Delivers Lizzo, Tame Impala, Tool + 4 Additional Takeaways

    Bonnaroo returns on June 11-14, 2020: TICKETS Last night, I shared 8 reasons to attend Bonnaroo 2020, and now the festival has just given us a ninth, its lineup. Set to lead the weekend is TOOL, Tame Impala, and the festival’s first black female headliner, Lizzo.  Baby,  how you feelin’? In April, the Minneapolis singer-songwriter…

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  • Stream Diplo’s Latest ‘Higher Ground’ EP

    Higher Ground EP is out now on Mad Decent Is there anything Diplo isn’t working on? Following this year’s Europa EP, LSD (Labrinth, Sia, Diplo) album, and strong foray into country music with his single “So Long” feat. Cam and remix of the viral single “Old Town Road,” Diplo is back once again to present his Higher Ground EP.…

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  • 2019 Grammy Awards: Full Nominees & Winners

    See our Grammy winner predictions and live tweets It’s the day after the Grammy Awards and we’ve officially survived memorable red carpet moments, shining live performances, and nailbiting close-call wins by artists across all genres of music. The night was led by 15-time Grammy winner, Alicia Keys and included iconic performances by Cardi B, H.E.R.,…

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  • Diplo Announces Europa EP, Drops “Boom Boom Bye” with French Rapper Niska

    Diplo’s Europa EP is slated for a spring release on Mad Decent Diplo may be the utter definition of no days off. After an insane 2018, the prolific producer is back to debut “Boom Boom Bye” with French rapper Niska. The new single, which is accompanied by a Dan Le Moyne-directed video, is taken from Diplo’s forthcoming Europa EP. Similar…

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