The Butcher Babies takes fans with them on the road and behind the scenes of the touring life in their video for "Look What We've Done" that serves as a bit of a mini-documentary. The clip was shot primarily during the band's European tour where they encountered a huge snow storm while traveling across the continent. The video not only shows the stage performances but it also takes you on the bus with the group, follows the band members on some of their excursions in the cities they performed in and even shows some of the photo-ops and meet-and-greets. "Our new docu-video 'Look What We've Done' gives a behind-the-scenes look as to what emotions a tour might bring when the curtains close and real life settles in — when the accolades of the stage and energy of the crowd are gone; when you retreat to your bunk and the loneliness sets in; where you miss your family, your friends and your loved ones," says co-vocalist Heidi Shepherd. "We touch on when conditions out of your control can make or break your stride. This gives an inside peek as to what keeps us going and how we deal with the extreme highs and extreme lows. The reality behind the stage." The video is over nine minutes, but beyond the initial video you get interviews with each member of the band as they discuss the road life and the passion of the fans attending their shows and what the experience is like for them. "Look What We've Done" is featured on the band's third album Lilith. The group is currently on tour in the U.S. in support of the album with dates booked into mid-June on their current leg. See their remaining stops here.
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Pusha-T's cover art for his new album, Daytona, which features a photo published in 2006 of Whitney Houston's drug-filled bathroom, hit a sore spot with the late singer's family.
As previously reported, Kanye allegedly paid $85,000 for the rights to license the controversial photo. Pusha asserted that it was 'Ye's idea to push for the photo to be used. "I’m not really too, too, too entrenched in the art world like that. I’m just going to let him do that thing. And he’s paying for it," the Clipse rapper said during a recent interview with Angie Martinez. Houston died in a bathtub at The Beverly Hilton hotel in 2012. The death was ruled an accidental drowning, but multiple drugs were found in her system. Elliott wants an apology from West and a vow to switch out the album art. Pusha T’s “DAYTONA” Dropped Igniting Feud Between Drake, Pusha T, Kanye West With ‘Duppy’ Diss Track5/25/2018 Pusha T’s seven-track Kanye West-produced new album “DAYTONA” was released today.
In response to the track “Infrared,” in which Pusha T raps, “The game’s f—ed up” and references “Quentin,” aka ghostwriter Quentin Miller, who has worked with Drake in the past (“It was written like Nas but it came from Quentin”), Drake released his own freestyle called “Duppy” and slaps back: “So if you rebuke me for working with someone else on a couple of Vs / What do you really think of the n—- that’s making your beats?” Drake goes on to call out West directly, crediting himself for promoting “DAYTONA” — “Tell ‘Ye we got an invoice comin’ to you / Considering we just sold another 20 for you.” The diss track was accompanied by a fake invoice for $100,000. The feud was first ignited with a 2016 Drake track called “Two Birds, One Stone,” in which the rapper mocks Pusha’s drug-dealing past — “But really it’s you with all the drug dealer stories / That’s gotta stop, though / You made a couple chops and now you think you Chapo / If you ask me though, you ain’t lining the trunk with kilos.” In “Duppy,” Drake circles back to that theme, rapping: “You might’ve sold some college kids some Nikes and Mercedes / But you act like you sold drugs for Escobar in the ’80s.” Acknowledging the feud, Pusha later tweeted to “send the invoice for the extra 20.” Drake obliged with the below: Will Smith teamed up with Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi for the official 2018 FIFA World Cup anthem, produced by Diplo. Smith says he was excited to have the opportunity to work on the song, "Live It Up." "It's an honor to be asked to perform at the 2018 FIFA World Cup," Smith said in a statement. "This global event brings people from all over the world together to cheer, laugh, and experience magic. Collaborating with Nicky, Diplo and Era on this track represents harmony, eclectic flavors, and genres coming together. At the end of the day, we just want to see the world dance." The track's official video is set for release next month. Smith, Jam, and Istrefi will then perform the song at Luzhniki Stadium July 15. This seems to be the kick off to Big Willie's renaissance, as he assures us that more new music is on the way. Earlier this week, he said he "has the beast back" and has been recording non-stop. He dropped a quick verse on his popular YouTube page to prove that he's ready to return to the rap world. “What happens is you get to a point where you get empty,” he said of his return. “So I’m excited, I’m re-energized and I’m creating wildly like I used to. I’m ready. I got the beast back." Bella Thorne just has released the music video for her single "B*tch I’m Bella Thorne." On multiple occasions Bella points to examples of her fame, including a Teen Choice Award surfboard and her Autumn Falls novel. "I don’t need no I.D., cause I’m Bella Thorne. Seen me on TV a million times before," she raps, while directing attention to one of her interviews playing inside a convenience store. The single is one of two tracks that Thorne released on her label Filthy Fangs last week.
Shawn Mendes released his third, self-titled album has dropped in full.
Mendes will hit the road next March for a massive arena tour in support of the new set, which includes the previously-released tracks "In My Blood,” "Lost in Japan,”"Where Were You in the Morning?" and "Youth" (featuring Khalid). Stream Shawn Mendes in full below. Famous Dex's latest single, "Japan" cultivating over 100 million total stream - the official “Japan” music video is here, and yes, Famous Dex traveled to Japan to film it. The heavily-animated and lively music video is a direct translation of Famous Dex’s vibrant personality as he’s flirting with women, dancing with friends and genuinely enjoying himself all around Japan. The video also features scenes with dance sensation and innovator of the #japanchallenge, Roy Purdy. The music video comes after the rapid success of the “Japan” lyric video which cultivated over 41 million hits on Youtube. Since its release, “Japan” has been on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for 8 weeks now and peaked at #28. Make sure to check out Famous Dex on June 8th in DC for Spotify's Rap Caviar Concert and on his very own Dex Meets Dexter Tour as well. DEX MEETS DEXTER TOUR DATES 5/30 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues 6/02 - Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre 6/05 - Boston, MA - House of Blues 6/06 - Philadelphia, PA - TLA 6/09 - Indianapolis, IN - Summer Jam 6/10 - New York, NY - Summer Jam 6/15 - Grand Rapids, MI - Intersection 6/16 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrew's Hall 6/17 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's 6/20 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall 6/24 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spade 625 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore 6/27 - Los Angeles, CA - Belasco 6/28 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues Get Tickets Here As of Thursday (May 24), Spotify has been consulting with civil rights activists and members of the music industry to revise their precepts in a way that is just for everyone.
In reference to the specification, reported by Bloomberg, among the entertainers to voice their disapproval of the rule was rapper Kendrick Lamar, whose reps supposedly threatened to withdraw the “Humble” star’s music from the program if the policy prevailed. Still, advocates of the move like Shaunna Thomas, the executive director of the women's advocacy group Ultraviolet, applauded the company's action to "remove infamous abusers" in an open letter. "Thank you for taking the important first step of removing infamous abusers R. Kelly and XXXTentacion from your official playlists," Thomas wrote. "Your action demonstrates that Spotify is following the lead of Black women who demanded that these two men, who have sexually and physically abused women for years, not be promoted and celebrated." Spotify still has made no plans to promote R. Kelly's music again. Harvey Weinstein turned himself into the NYPD and walked out in handcuffs on his way to court ... where he has been charged with rape, a criminal sex act, sex abuse and sexual misconduct for incidents involving 2 separate women.
Weinstein arrived to the NYPD's 1st Precinct Friday morning flanked by marshals and was then taken to court in handcuffs where he was scheduled to be arraigned. According to the complaint, Weinstein was charged with "engaging in sexual intercourse with another person by forcible compulsion." That is the basis of the rape charge involving an unidentified woman. The allegation ... on March 18, 2013, "defendant kept informant physically against her will in a room and engaged in sexual intercourse with informant by forcible compulsion, to wit, defendant penetrated informant's vagina with his penis and, at the time of the incident informant had clearly expressed her lack of consent to the act." The incident involving the other woman who's name is Lucia Evans. Back in 2004 incident where "defendant forced informant to engage in oral sexual conduct, to wit, defendant grabbed the back of informant's head forcing her head downward and forcing her mouth onto his penis." Weinstein was released after posting $1 million bail and was fitted with a monitoring device which will track his movements. If he wants to travel beyond New York or Connecticut, he has to get approval from the judge. He also surrendered his passport. Although Weinstein didn't enter a plea today, his lawyer, Ben Brafman, says, "Mr. Weinstein has always maintained that he has never engaged in non-consensual sexual behavior with anyone. Nothing about today's proceedings changes Mr. Weinstein's position. Mr. Weinstein maintains that he is Not Guilty of the charges filed today and is confident that he will be fully exonerated." Brafman said Weinstein may be guilty of bad behavior but not criminal conduct, adding his client did not invent the casting couch ... it's been around for a long time. The judge also issued a temporary order of protection ... prohibiting Weinstein from contacting one of the alleged victims. It's unclear why the order was not prohibiting contact with both accusers. The NYPD released a statement, saying, "The NYPD thanks these brave survivors for their courage to come forward and seek justice." Evans is just one of dozens of women who have come forward with allegations against the disgraced movie mogul. The U.S. Attorney in NYC is also investigating Weinstein but so far they have not filed charges. SOURCE TMZ
The Scottish pop group Chvrches are back with a new album, Love is Dead. The record, the band’s first since 2015’s Every Open Eye, finds the three-piece going in a more heavily modern pop-influenced direction than before.
Chvrches spent the week leading up to the album playing the new songs live, as documented on Stereogum. The band has also announced a tour of North America. |
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