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How to Create the Ultimate Home Cinema System without the Stress

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How to Create the Ultimate Home Cinema System without the Stress

Do you want to create your very own home cinema system? Maybe you just want to make sure that you get the best result out of your upgrade, but you don’t quite know how to go about getting started. Either way, this is the guide for you.

Choose a Projector

Believe it or not, a projector is the best value for money if you want something more than 50 inches. This is going to be the most important part of your cinema system because it helps you to get the quality of a TV but you can easily have it be over 150 inches. You have a lot of full HD models available, and it is very easy for you to make it look great without spending a small fortune. If you want to watch your movies in a blackout room then you might not worry too much about brightness. If you are a sports fan then you may be watching lunchtime kick-offs, and therefore you’ll want a projector that’s around 2,000 ANSI Lumens.

Choosing the Right Components

If you want to have separate speakers then you need to try and opt for an AV receiver. A projector screen is not essential but at the end of the day, it will greatly improve the general quality of your images. The main reason for this is because it is made out of a reflective material and this will enhance the detail, the brightness and the colour. Of course, most home cinema owners cannot resist hooking up their games console either, and this is understandable, so it helps to look into the options that are available in advance so that you can make sure that you are not compromising your build by opting for subpar wiring or connections. If you are concerned about wiring, then make sure that you get a good cable management system.

Choosing the Right Speakers

A soundbar isn’t suitable for a home cinema. Ideally, you need to have a full surround system with either five or seven speakers. Having a subwoofer will help you out a lot here as well, so keep that in mind if possible. If you want to take things to that next level but you do not know how, then an Atmos system would be the way to go. When you do explore an Atmos system, you will soon find that it is possible for you to get it in a soundbar format, which is a huge step up when compared to the average soundbar system. That being said, if you want to get the best result then you need to ensure that you get some rear speakers too. If you can do this, then you will soon find that you can get the best result out of your setup.

Of course, there are many things that you can do to try and make the most out of your home cinema system, and if you follow this guide, you’ll find it easier than ever to have the best movie experience.

Adult Mom Unveils New Song ’91’

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Adult Mom Unveils New Song ’91’

Adult Mom has unveiled ’91’, a B-side from their 2021 record Driver. Listen to it below.

“‘91’ was one of the first songs I intentionally wrote for Driver,” Adult Mom’s Stevie Knipe explained in a statement. “It’s a song that details escape in the most literal sense. The feeling of getting into the car, speeding down the highway at 2:00 am, and feeling the weight of what you’re leaving behind lifted. To me, it’s one of our most cathartic songs, and I’m glad to finally have it out in the world.”

fanclubwallet Announces Debut Album, Shares Video for New Single ‘Gr8 Timing!’

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fanclubwallet Announces Debut Album, Shares Video for New Single ‘Gr8 Timing!’

fanclubwallet – the project of Ottawa-based musician Hannah Judge – has announced her debut album, You Have Got to Be Kidding Me. It’s due out on May 20 via AWAL, and, to mark the announcement, fanclubwallet has shared a video for lead single ‘Gr8 Timing!’. Check it out below.

“I wrote ‘Gr8 Timing!’ while reflecting upon some things that were said to me during a breakup,” Judge commented in a statement. “It’s about realizing that everyone has a mean streak (even yourself!) and sort of a self reflection on the lies you can tell yourself in a relationship to convince yourself that someone is good for you – even if they’re not!”

‘Gr8 Timing!’ will appear on the new LP alongside previous single ‘That I Won’t Do’. fanclubwallet released her debut EP, Hurt Is Boring, last year.

You Have Got to Be Kidding Me Tracklist:

1. Solid Ground
2. Gr8 Timing!
3. Fell Through
4. Toast
5. Trying to Be Nice
6. 55
7. Go Out
8. That I Won’t Do
9. National TV
10. Coming Over
11. Jar
12. You Have Got To Be Kidding Me

Carla Morrison Announces New Album ‘El Renacimiento’

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Carla Morrison Announces New Album ‘El Renacimiento’

Carla Morrison has announced El Renacimiento, her first new album in five years. It’s scheduled for release on April 29 via Cosmica and includes the previously unveiled singles ‘Ansiedad’, ‘No Me Llames’, ‘Obra de Arte’ and ‘Contigo’. Below, check out Morrison’s newly announced headlining tour dates, kicking off on May 12 in Los Angeles at the Greek Theatre.

El Renacimiento will follow 2017’s Amor Supremo Desnudo, which featured acoustic versions of songs on her 2015 album Amor Supremo. Talking about the record in a statement, Morrison said: “My most personal album yet. My other albums focused on my relationship with others, this one focuses on my relationship with myself. It’s as of now, the place where I live now. I shine bright, I’m in love and I’m content with my darkness and my light.”

HEALTH, The Killers, Louis Tomlinson Cancel Russian Concerts

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HEALTH, The Killers, Louis Tomlinson Cancel Russian Concerts

HEALTH, The Killers, and Louis Tomlinson are among the latest artists to cancel their upcoming Russian shows over the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

HEALTH, who were set to perform in Russia on April 29 at St. Petersburg’s Mod Club and April 30 at Moscow’s Aglomerat, wrote on social media: “Though we do not wish to penalize our fans for governmental decisions that are beyond their control, given the current state of affairs we will no longer be performing our previously scheduled shows in St. Petersburg and Moscow. Our thoughts go out to the people of Ukraine.”

The Killers confirmed to TMZ that they have canceled their scheduled performance at Moscow’s Park Live Festival in July. They’re the first act to pull out of the festival, whose lineup also includes My Chemical Romance, Sum 41, Gorillaz, Deftones, Iggy Pop, and others.

“Due to the recent events in Ukraine, I have to sadly announce that my tour shows in Moscow and Kyiv are cancelled until further notice,” Louis Tomlinson wrote in a statement. “The safety of my fans is my priority and my thoughts go out to the people of Ukraine and all those suffering from this needless war.”

Earlier this week, Green Day also announced they had canceled their upcoming concert at Moscow’s Spartak Stadium, writing: “We are aware that this moment is not about stadium rock shows, it’s so much bigger than that. But we also know that rock and roll is forever and we feel confident there will be a time and a place for us to return in the future.”

Other artists who have pulled out of their upcoming concerts in Russia include Yungblood, AJR, Russian rapper Oxxxymiron, OneRepublic, Disclosure, Iron Maiden, and Imagine Dragons.

Nilüfer Yanya Releases New Song ‘the dealer’

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Nilüfer Yanya Releases New Song ‘the dealer’

Nilüfer Yanya has shared ‘the dealer’, the latest single from her upcoming album Painless. Check it out below.

“When I was writing this song I was thinking about the transient nature of life and the cyclical nature of the seasons,” Yanya said of her new song in a statement. “I find it interesting how we attach certain memories and feelings to different seasons and tend to revisit them time and time again, yet our lives move in a more linear motion and even when we feel like we are going back we never really get to go back anywhere. Musically speaking it’s a bit more playful and relaxed.”

Painless is out on Friday (March 4) via ATO. It includes the previously released tracks ‘stabilise’, ‘midnight sun’, and ‘anotherlife’.

Wet Leg Share New Single ‘Angelica’

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Wet Leg Share New Single ‘Angelica’

Wet Leg – the Isle of Wight-based duo of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers – have released a new single, ‘Angelica’, alongside an accompanying video directed by the band. According to a press release, the track was recorded in Chambers’ living room by bandmate Joshua Mobaraki. Check it out below.

“It’s laced with disenchantment,” Teasdale said of the song. “Even though the chorus is ‘good times, all the time.’ That’s just impossible, isn’t it?”

‘Angelica’ is the latest preview of Wet Leg’s forthcoming self-titled debut album, following ‘Oh No’, ‘Too Late Now’, ‘Wet Dream’, and ‘Chaise Longue’. It’s due for release on April 8 via Domino.

Poliça Release New Song ‘Rotting’

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Poliça Release New Song ‘Rotting’

Poliça have returned with a new song called ‘Rotting’. Marking the Minneapolis-based group’s first new song in two years, the track was produced by Poliça member Ryan Olson and Berlin-based techno artist Dustin Zahn. Check it out below, along with the band’s upcoming tour dates.

Poliça released their most recent album, When We Stay Alive, back in 2020. It followed their 2018 record Music for the Long Emergency, a collaboration with the Berlin orchestra stargaze.

Poliça 2022 Tour Dates:

Apr 30 – Winona, MN – Midwest Music Fest
Jun 9 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
Jun 10 – Detroit, MI – Marble Bar
Jun 11 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern
Jun 12 – Montreal, QC – Bar le Ritz
Jun 13 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
Jun 16 – Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere
Jun 17 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry
Jun 18 – Washington, DC – The Black Cat
Jun 19 – Columbus, OH – The Basement
Jul 2 – Superior, WI – Earth Rider Brewery
Jul 6 – Spokane, WA – Lucky You Lounge
Jul 7 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
Jul 8 – Vancouver, BC – Fortune Sound Club
Jul 9 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir
Jul 11 – San Francisco, CA – Independent
Jul 12 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
Jul 14 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
Jul 15 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
Jul 16 – Santa Fe, NM – Meow Wolf
Jul 17 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theatre
Jul 19 – Davenport, IA – The Raccoon Motel
Aug 26 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall

Must-Visit Shopping Streets in Los Angeles

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Must-Visit Shopping Streets in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is without a doubt one of the famous and most visited cities in California. It is the home of Hollywood, which explains why there are plenty of shopping streets in the city. If you visit Los Angeles, make sure you don’t miss these fabulous shopping locations when you are in LA.

  • Vintage Row, Magnolia Ave, Burbank – If you are someone whose style is leaning towards the good old days, you will surely enjoy your time in Vintage Row, Magnolia Ave, Burbank. It is like travelling to a fashionable time machine. Many fashion artists in the entertainment industry go to Vintage Row whenever they need high-quality, fashionable pieces. The selections are top-notch at a reasonable price. Some of the must-visit shops in Vintage Row are Unique Vintage, Reclaimed, Toadstool Farm Vintage, and PlayClothes. Aside from apparel, there are also cosmetic shops in Vintage Row, such as the Besame Cosmetics, where you can find vintage and modern cosmetics.
  • Furniture Row, La Brea (In the middle of first and second streets) – If you have plans of shopping for furniture or anything to accessorize your home, Furniture Row, La Brea is the best place to be. It has everything you need for interior designing purposes. It has furniture for every home design, motif, and theme: minimalist, modern, Victorian, and the Mediterranean. There are accent pieces, luxury modern antiques, and other decorative pieces.
  • Melrose Ave (West Hollywood) – It is known as the high fashion street where you can find the prestigious Fred Segal shop. There is everything for everyone’s fashion style and preference. Whether you are a punk, metal, or high state fashionable person, you can find everything you are looking for at Melrose Avenue. If you need to refuel because you are tired of visiting the shops there, you can try various dining options on the same street. The Wi-Fi connectivity is also strong there. While enjoying your meal, you can spend some time in the corner, browse your phone, relax a bit, and play your favourite online games like the Andar Bahar. The strong Wi-Fi connection ensures that you get connected to the online world while shopping.
  • Rodeo Drive’s Walk of Style – It is a 70,000 square feet shopping center known as the elite shopping destination not only for locals in Los Angeles but for people around California and nearby states. Some of the most-visited destinations in the Rodeo Drive’s Walk of Style are Faux European buildings and Two Rodeo Drive. It gives a feeling as if you are shopping in Milan or Paris. It is the home to the world’s renowned luxury brands like Bulgari, Jimmy Choo, Versace, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co.
  • Citadel Outlet – It is an outdoor mall where you can find outlet bargains at unbeatable prices. During the holiday season, many people from different parts of California visit Citadel Outlet because of the high-quality brands that are always on sale, such as Kate Spade, Calvin Klein, Fossil and much more. More discounts await if you have membership cards like AAA and military ID. Even in times of pandemic, the shopping habit of Americans didn’t slow down a bit. In fact, it was up by 35% from the pre-pandemic state.
  • Robertson Blvd – For an ultimate shopping spree, Robertson Boulevard is the best place to be. It is where stargazers and celebrities regularly go whenever they want to shop for anything such as high-end apparel that will surely dig a hole in your pocket if you don’t keep track of your spending. If you are not interested in shopping, you would surely be tempted to visit Robertson Blvd just to stop celebrities enjoying their time in cafes and restaurants like The Newsroom and Ivy.

Los Angeles is indeed one of the must-visit cities not only in California but in the entire United States. In fact, many people from different parts of the United States and nearby countries visit Los Angeles just to shop and witness and experience the Hollywood vibe. Although it is known for Hollywood, many people love it because of the one-of-a-kind shopping experience. On your next trip to Los Angeles, you might want to consider visiting the shopping streets mentioned above.

Don’t worry about the weather because LA has fantastic weather year-round. However, you might want to visit during the off-season, especially if you don’t want a huge crowd. However, if you want to spot Hollywood celebrities or want to enjoy huge discounts on branded apparel, visit during peak season, especially during Christmas and Thanksgiving. You will be amazed by the discounts and freebies offered by top-notch brands in the fashion industry. With these fashion streets in Los Angeles, you will see and experience shopping like never before. Just make sure you bring plenty of cash because there will always be something to buy for everyone

Cults Cover Phoenix, Nation of Language Cover Broken Social Scene for Under the Radar’s ‘Covers of Covers’ Compilation

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Cults Cover Phoenix, Nation of Language Cover Broken Social Scene for Under the Radar’s ‘Covers of Covers’ Compilation

Cults and Nation of Language have shared their contributions to Covers of Covers, a new compilation celebrating the 20th anniversary of the music magazine Under the Radar. Cults have offered their take on Phoenix’s ‘Bourgeois’ from 2013’s Bankrupt!, while Nation of Language have tackled Broken Social Scene’s ‘Stars and Sons’. Take a listen below.

“Under The Radar might have been our first time our music was ever printed about in a magazine,” Cults said in a statement. “When we saw the list of bands that had been on the covers over the years, our initial thought was ‘Wow’. Our second thought was, ‘Let’s do that Phoenix song’. We’ve had ‘Bourgeois’ on our tour playlist for two album cycles now, and it always stands out amongst all the other tunes. We love its lyrics as a critique of social structures that the French do better than anyone. We tried a few different ways of approaching the cover before we gave up and just dove in, playing the song as we would if it was a Cults song.”

Talking about their cover of ‘Stars and Songs’, Nation of Language’s Ian Richard Devaney commented: “Once we settled on Broken Social Scene, and this song, we realized that loving ’Stars and Sons’ so much, if we didn’t transform it a fundamental way, we would end up just copying it straight up. Not wanting to do that, we decided to change the rhythm to turn it into a shuffle, which made it easier to get loose with the structure and have fun with it. We worked with Nick Millhiser of Holy Ghost!, who worked on parts of A Way Forward. On the album, we have a song called ‘Former Self’ that’s also a shuffle, but in a much more reserved way, so we wanted to go all-out here, and turn it into a weirdo dance song.”

Covers of Covers is due out this Friday, March 4, via American Laundromat. In addition to Cults and Nation of Language, the compilation features Cassandra Jenkins, EMA, Grandaddy, Peter Bjorn and John, Water From Your Eyes, Hatchie, Strand of Oaks, Alex Lahey, and others.

Cults released their most recent LP, Host, in 2020. Nation of Language’s sophomore album, A Way Forward, arrived last year.

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