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TV Priest Share Video for New Single ‘One Easy Thing’

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TV Priest have released a new single called ‘One Easy Thing’. It arrives with a video directed by collaborator Joe Wheatley, who also helmed the band’s videos for ‘Decoration’ and ‘Press Gang’. Check it out below.

Talking about the new song, singer Charlie Drinkwater explained in a statement: “Writing ‘One Easy Thing’ was key to unlocking a more direct and personal approach to our songwriting. It’s about dealing with the small things of everyday life; the anxiety, pressures, and battles inside your own headspace – and not being afraid to show this in our songs.”

‘One Easy Thing’ will appear on TV Priest’s forthcoming LP, which is due on Sub Pop later this year and will follow their 2021 debut Uppers. Back in September, the band shared the single ‘Lifesize’, their contribution to Vol. 6 of the Sub Pop Singles Club.

Chubby and the Gang Release New ‘Labour of Love’ EP, Share Video for ‘Who Loves Ya (Coup d’état)’

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West London 5-piece Chubby and the Gang have released a new EP, Labour of Love, which they describe as their Valentine’s Day record. It features three new songs, including lead single ‘Who Loves Ya (Coup d’état)’, which arrives with a video filmed and edited by the band’s tour manager, Ted Foster. Check it out and stream the EP below.

“We had the idea to do a Valentine’s Day single and I sort of wanted to show all the angles of love. Warts and all,” frontman Charlie Manning Walker said of ‘Who Loves Ya (Coup d’état)’ in a press release. “Quite often it’s not such a smooth experience. Can often feel scary and insane. So I wanted to write a bubblegum song about it but also show the duality of the emotion.”

Chubby and the Gang’s sophomore album, The Mutt’s Nuts, came out last year via Partisan.

Phoebe Bridgers Responds to Defamation Lawsuit, Files Anti-SLAPP Motion

Phoebe Bridgers has responded to the defamation filed against her by recording studio owner Chris Nelson. In a new filing, the singer-songwriter said that she stands by the statements she made in an October 2020 Instagram post. “I believe that the statements I made in my Instagram story are true,” Bridgers wrote in a sworn declaration filed Monday in Los Angeles. “My statements were made based on my personal knowledge, including statements I personally heard Mr. Nelson make, as well as my own observations. I continue to believe the statements that I made were true.”

Bridgers’ legal team filed an anti-SLAPP motion to strike Nelson’s complaint, claiming that the lawsuit is “seeking to chill” her allegations of abusive conduct in violation of her First Amendment right to free speech.

In her original Instagram post, Bridgers voiced support for Emily Bannon, who used to date Nelson, writing: “I witnessed and can personally verify much of the abuse (grooming, stealing, violence) perpetuated by Chris Nelson, owner of a studio called Sound Space. For anyone who knows [Nelson], is considering working with him, or wants to know more, there is an articulate and mind-blowing account on @emilybannon’s page as a highlight. TRIGGER WARNING for basically everything triggering.”

Nelson sued Bridgers for defamation in September 2021, claiming Bridgers “intentionally used her high-profile public platform on Instagram to publish false and defamatory statements regarding [Nelson] in order to destroy his reputation.” He seeks $3.8 million in damages.

Last month, Los Angeles County Judge Gregory W. Alarcon dismissed another suit of Nelson’s against singer-songwriter Noël Wells. Nelson claimed Wells had made “false, defamatory, and misleading” comments when she allegedly warned Big Thief against working with him in July 2020, describing his behaviour as “incredibly predatory” in a private e-mail. Judge Alarcon ruled that Wells’ comments, made “in the advancement or assistance of the creation of music,” were protected by the First Amendment.

THICK Release New Song ‘Love You Forever’

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The Brooklyn punk band THICK have returned with a new song called ‘Love You Forever’, their first new music since the release of their debut album, 2020’s 5 Years Behind. It’s also their “first honest love song,” according to the band, who originally wrote it as a gift for a friend’s wedding this past year. Listen to it below.

“It’s about unconditional love and getting through the hard times — knowing that love transcends all of life’s chapters,” THICK added. “The song is meant to encapsulate the idea of loving your partners, your friends, and most of all loving yourself.”

‘Love You Forever’ comes with a music video directed by Aimee Kuge and inspired by ’70s-era zombie films. “Instead of focusing on romantic love, we decided to go on a quest for self-love in this music video showing how transformative it can be,” THICK explained.

Original NASA Photographs of the First Men on the Moon up for Auction

Several historical images, including a moon selfie, the first photograph of Earth from space, and an astronaut who walked on the moon, made headlines and were featured on international publications’ covers. These three moments alongside many others will be up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen on the 9th of March for a combined value of DKK 1.5 million.

Talking about the auction Lærke Bøgh, Head of Department and Specialist at Bruun Rasmussen stated: “It was truly a time of greatness, and there was a sense of incredible accomplishment because we as humans had succeeded in making it to the Moon. A belief in our own abilities and a sense of limitless potential abounded in society, and despite the crises that also existed during that time, humanity achieved some of the greatest things within space exploration – putting a human on the Moon. The spirit of the times and the world history that was written during this period shines through clearly in the photographs. Knowing that these are the original photographs taken by the astronauts during the biggest missions of their lives presents a great thrill in this digital age.”

The full collection of photographs can be viewed at Bruun Rasmussen’s preview from the 24th until the 28th of February. The opening presentation of the preview includes a talk about the NASA photographs by specialist Lærke Bøgh on 24 February at 4 pm.

Samia Shares Covers of the Eagles’ ‘Desperado’ and Magnetic Fields’ ‘Born on a Train’

Samia has shared two new covers. One is her take on the Eagles ‘Desperado’, and the other is an acoustic rendition of Magnetic Fields’ ‘Born on a Train’, which also comes with an “anxiety version.” Take a listen below.

“These two songs feel like a conversation; they’re almost two totally opposite perspectives. I definitely relate more to the sentiment of ‘Desperado’ but wanted to give a voice to both sides,” Samia explained in a statement. “‘Born on a Train’ is one of my favorite songs ever and my friend Ned soundchecks with it every night on our tour so we always end up singing it together. Two other members of my band, Sam and Boone, played on the tracks and Caleb’s production is so honest and intimate; these songs feel special because I worked on them with my friends!!”

Samia is currently touring in support of her 2021 EP Scout, which landed on our 25 Best EPs of 2021 list.

Tinashe Shares Video for New Song ‘Naturally’

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Tinashe has unveiled a new song, ‘Naturally’, which will appear on the deluxe edition of her album 333. The track arrives with an accompanying music video, which you can check out below.

333, Tinashe’s fifth studio album, was released last year. The deluxe edition is out March 3; ‘Naturally’ is one of four new tracks that will feature on the expanded version.

Vince Staples and Mustard Team Up on New Song ‘Magic’

Vince Staples and Mustard have collaborated on a new song called ‘Magic’, the lead single from Staples’ upcoming album. The track was produced by Lewis Hughes, Mustard, Nick “Unknown Nick” Audino, and My Best Friend Jacob. Check it out below.

Staples’ next LP, the follow-up to his self-titled 2021 record, is called Ramona Park Broke My Heart. It’s set to arrive in April via Blacksmith Recordings and Motown Records. “It’s symbolic of home,” Staples said of album’s title in a statement. “And everyone has a home. Even though it’s very personal to me, everyone can relate to it. That’s why I thought it would work for this chapter.”

Staples also said there’s “a direct correlation” between the two records, explaining: “They were kind of created at the same time. I was in a similar state of mind. I’m still working through things and the questions that life poses. This album will make even more sense if you heard the previous one.”

Dehd Announce New Album ‘Blue Skies’, Release New Song ‘Bad Love’

Dehd have announced their third album, Blue Skies, which arrives May 27 via Fat Possum. To accompany the announcement, the band have shared a new single called ‘Bad Love’, alongside a music video co-directed by vocalist Emily Kempf and Kevin Veselka. Watch and listen below.

“‘Bad Love’ is about recovering from love addiction and making a decision to stop choosing and aligning with people who aren’t your energetic match,” Kempf explained in a statement. “I wrote it for myself and for everyone who needed to hear a song about choosing new forms of love. It’s about chasing a relationship with oneself rather than an unhealthy one, one that just doesn’t quite fit, or a codependent one.”

Blue Skies will follow Dehd’s sophomore full-length, Flower of Devotion, which came out in 2020.

Blue Skies Cover Artwork:

Blue Skies Tracklist:

1. Control
2. Bad Love
3. Bop
4. Clear
5. Hold
6. Memories
7. Window
8. Palomino
9. Waterfall
10. Dream On
11. Empty in My Mind
12. Stars
13. No Difference

Listen to Silk Sonic’s Cover of ‘Love’s Train’

Silk Sonic have shared a cover of Con Funk Shun’s 1982 single ‘Love’s Train’ to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The track, which appeared on Con Funk Shun’s 1982 album To the Max, is one of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s “favorite songs,” according to a press release. Listen to their rendition below.

Mars and .Paak released their debut Silk Sonic record, An Evening With Silk Sonic, in November 2021. Last night, .Paak performed during the Super Bowl halftime show.