24-year-old California rapper Bris has been shot dead, police have confirmed. According to Sacramento Police, shots were fired on June 21 at approximately 12:42 a.m. near Franklin Boulevard and Fruitridge Road after a related “solo vehicle collision”. Bris, born Christopher Treadwell, sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Last year, the Sacramento rapper collaborated with G-Man for his 10:42 mixtape, which was followed by a series of singles, including ‘Panhandling’, ‘Sparked a Fuse’, and ‘Lightning McQueen’. Last week, he shared the music video for his latest song, ‘Need Hammy’, which you can watch below.
A number of artists and fans have taken to social media to express their grief following the rapper’s death. “He could’ve been one of the greats,” Clipping wrote. “Still so sick of rappers dying.”
RIP Bris. Panhandling was one of my favorite songs last year. He could’ve been one of the greats
RIP Bris. The Emu. Sactown's best talent since Mozzy. The potential to be an all-time West Coast great, but cut down way too soon.
Reminds me of Jimmy Wopo & Pop Smoke — artists about to define an entire region only to be killed before they had the chance. So unbelievably sad. pic.twitter.com/61muH5xFDg
IDLES frontman Joe Talbot has launched a virtual talk show called BALLEY TV, named after Talbot’s record label, Balley Records. Talbot also shared the first two episodes, which you can watch below, and announced an impressive line-up of guests for future editions.
The first episode features IDLES bassist Adam Devonshire, Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova, and The Streets’ Mike Skinner, while the second edition features Chvrches vocalist Lauren Mayberry, Hak Baker, and IDLES’ “video star/ tour crew” Adam Greenwood.
Future editions are set to include appearances from Sharon Van Etten, Kate Tempest, producer Kenny Beats, Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament, Savages vocalist Jehnny Beth, The Big Moon’s Fern Ford, and more. Check out the full list of guests, as well as the dates on which the episodes will air, below.
Last week, IDLES announced their third album, Ultra Mono, to be released in September via Partisan. They also shared a new track titled ‘Grounds’.
Episode 1 – Mike Skinner (The Streets) & Nadya Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot) Episode 2 – Lauren Mayberry (CHVRCHES) & Hak Baker Episode 3 – Arlo Parks & Billy Bragg (Friday July 3) Episode 4 – Kate Tempest & Kenny Beats (Friday July 17) Episode 5 – Ishmael Butler & Sharon Van Etten (Friday July 31) Episode 6 – Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam), Jehnny Beth (Savages) & Fern Ford (The Big Moon) (Friday August 14)
Ahead of the release of Arca’s upcoming album KiCk i this Friday (June 26), the artist has teamed up for a new song featuring Rosalía called ‘KLK’. Listen to the track, as well as its instrumental version, below.
The two musicians also hanged out on Instagram live, which you can watch below. In a separate post promoting ‘KLK’, Arca compared her use of sub bass on the track to the sound of a furruco. “The furruco is an autochthonous musical instrument that is played via friction of a rod attached to a large drum head. When rubbed it produces a big sub bass pulse that marks the tempo for the whole gaita group, gaita is typical Venezuelan music,” she wrote.
“I played furruco for years in the gaita groups of my school and a music academy I went to and it influenced me a lot, as well as learning cuatro,” she added. “Venezuelan music has always been with me, and I’m so grateful to have studied some of its musical stylings.”
The new single follows previously shared tracks ‘Mequetrefe‘, ‘Nonbinary’, and ‘Time’. In addition to Rosalía, the album also features appearances from Björk, SOPHIE, and Shygirl. Earlier this month, Rosalía teamed up with Travis Scott for the track ‘TKN’.
Cass McCombs and Steve Gunn have collaborated on two new songs. The first is a cover of Michael Hurley’s ‘Sweet Lucy’ while the other is a take on a traditional Scottish number called ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’. Proceeds from digital sales will be directed to Elevate Oakland, the Okra Project, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Physical copies are also available via Bandcamp. Listen to the covers here.
“This 7-inch was intended to be sold exclusively at our now-cancelled West Coast tour,” McCombs said in a statement. “My side is a song written by Michael Hurley, Steve’s side is a traditional Scottish/Irish song. We did them both the same day, as quickly as possible, in a studio in Burbank. It was supposed to be a souvenir.”
The singer-songwriter added: “I suppose it still is, but for a different reason. We decided to release a 7-inch of them on Juneteenth and donate proceeds to these organizations supporting Black lives to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement.”
The accompanying artwork for the A-side was drawn by Hurley himself, while the B-side was created by Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo. Check it out below.
Back in March, Gunn released the Livin’ in Between EP, which also featured covers of Neil Young and the Misfits. McCombs, meanwhile, contributed to Blake Mills’ latest LP Mutable Set.
A-side artwork by Michael HurleyB-side artwork by Lee Ranaldo
Andrea Koporova, a photographer who focuses on surreal photography based out of Vienna, Austria, has released a stunning series named Formation. The series contains some vivid, dream-like visuals that feel sharp to the eye, yet are aesthetically pleasing.
When analyzing all the gaming consoles that have ever been made, Nintendo 64 is the most controversial one. We all remember N64 games because of the captivating gameplay they gave to us. Though the gaming console is not offered for sale anymore, its extensive library of games is still alive. Moreover, its legendary titles are regarded as the best solution for those who adore retro gaming. And you can still enjoy the gameplay if you download N64 ROMs for free from our website. N64 ROMs download and a suitable emulator are the must-have tools that allow you to enjoy the gameplay on absolutely any device.
In this comprehensive post, we’ll demonstrate how to enjoy retro gaming on any modern device, and show how to download N64 emulator ROMs and finally start playing your favorite Nintendo games that many years ago were stored on cartridges.
What Tools Are Needed to Play The Best Nintendo Games
Those who wish to play some old classic games today, know for sure that retrogaming is impossible without two mandatory tools – Nintendo 64 ROMs and the emulating program. These tools allow us to experience some happy moments this video game console gave to you when you were a kid.
Many years ago, all the games were stored on cartridges. But the gaming console is not offered for sale anymore. Therefore, if you don’t have an old device at hand, you won’t be able to enjoy the gameplay. Today, N64 emulator games are stored on so-called ROM files – a copy of Nintendo 64 cartridge-based game titles that you can download right away from this website. They allow you to alive your favorite game characters even today, in the 21st century.
But besides ROMs, you also need a powerful emulating program that enables you to run ROMs on your smartphone, computer, or tablet. An emulator is a mandatory component of retrogaming. Their main goal is to open these ROM files on your device. Luckily, the modern software market is overloaded with an extensive set of powerful emulators. You can use the following tools:
Project64;
Mupen64 AE;
MegaN64;
Cool N64;
N64droid;
RetroArch and others.
All of them are easily configurable and there’s no need to install BIOS files separately. However, first, you need to check the characteristics of this program. Some of them are designed to meet the needs of Mac users, whereas others are developed only for Windows.
Where To Get And How To Download Nintendo 64 ROMs?
Our website is a repository of the most legendary N64 ROMs. After you download a suitable emulating program, you need to choose what games you are eager to play. We offer a broad selection of cool retro game titles, such as:
Super Mario;
Pokemon Stadium 2;
Mario Party;
Super Smash Bros;
Mortal Kombat Trilogy;
Banjo-Kazooie;
Star Wars – Shadows of The Empire, and much more!
Here’s a comprehensive guide on what you should do to get a chosen N64 ROM:
Choose the right ROM file on this webpage;
Click on the name of the game;
The website will redirect you to another page, where you can look through a brief description of the game, genre, file size, rating, etc.
Press on a big blue button “Download”.
Wait for 20 seconds and if the download didn’t start automatically, click on the button “Download” once again. But normally, it starts automatically.
Sometimes, patching is needed. To learn more about patching, you should read here.
That’s all! After this, you should unzip your file and open it via an emulator. Stunning audio and video effects are guaranteed.
If you are a fan of this gaming console and wish to jump into the adventures of your favorite gaming character, this post might come in handy. Follow these directions and finally start playing!
What are classic games? As generally conceived, a game can be called a classic, if it’s at least five years old and should be recognized by the majority of gamers as having a lasting value and being of high-quality. It goes without saying that the titles created for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), also known as Family Computer (famicom) in Japan, definitely have the highest standard against which other similar games are judged. No wonder, even presently, many gamers download emulators and NES ROMs to play on their modern machines. Not only do they want to re-experience the happy childhood moments, but also become part of the gaming history period which is rightly considered golden.
If you also craving to reunite with Kirby, Mario, Zelda, Street Fighter, and Pocket monsters and dive into exciting quests Nintendo Company was expert at. We’ll tell you about the places that are home to fabulous NES console games and the magic tools that will help you play the good old titles.
Choosing an Emulator to Play NES Games
The history of humanity has known the cases where classics were irretrievably lost. So, long-standing fans of old-school games remain adamant in their intention to preserve the legacy of Nintendo, as well as the titles created for other video game consoles of the past. Such enthusiasts create dedicated programs, retrogaming tools wherewith people may run the old-school games on modern platforms. Such tools are called emulators. As their name suggests, emulators mimic the work of arcade machines and vintage consoles, when installed on modern computers or smartphones. Although you can run into a real retro-styled arcade machine today and even install it at home – find out more here.
You also may be thinking about a program that will help you play your favorite Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. But you may find yourself at a loss to know where to start and what tool to download to get the best gaming experience possible. There are tons of options available on the Internet, but you need to be wise and attentive when choosing between them. First of all, you need to make sure the emulator you’re planning to download is actually compatible with your operating system and can support NES ROMs. And last but not least, take care to choose a trustworthy and reliable website to download your emulator software. Otherwise, you risk installing malware onto your computer.
If you’re new to the whole emulation stuff, you may start off by using the emulators which have already become classics. Such emulators as My Nes, FCEUX, and Nestopia are renowned for their ability to smoothly run virtually any NES game even on low-end computers. Such emulators as FCE Ultra and VirtualNes also boast cheat codes you can use to boost your game progress. Some other options you may want to check include Jnes, Super8Plus, and BizHawk. If you want to enjoy classics not only on your PC, but also Android smartphone, check out vNES, vNES J2ME, and Nescube.
If you want to try out the entire collection of Nintendo games, you shouldn’t limit yourself to NES emulators. There is a plethora of other tools that can help you emulate any other Nintendo console you might be interested in. You get My Boy! If you’re into GBA titles, or download the latest version of Dolphin emulator if you want to play GameCube ROMs.
Website to Look At When Searching NES Games
Visiting retro gaming websites should be your second stop after you download your NES emulator. As with emulation software websites, you should be vigilant and careful when it comes to selecting classic game ROMs. Though you may be mesmerized by generous offers and colorful images appearing on some gaming websites, you should pay attention to their rating and reputation first of all. There are lots of unconscientious websites that distribute the games illegally. Moreover, some ROMs may contain malicious code. Not to fall victim to scammers, be sure to download your NES ROMs only from reputable websites. Among the well-reputed ROM download resources are Romshub, Roms-download, EmuParadise, and Emulator Zone. You can finally download retro shooters like Duck Hunt or Wild Gunman, or adventure games like DuckTales or Super Mario Bros. You can put your hands on all popular NES games gathered in one place!
Following the release of several singles over the past few months, the recently reunited Bright Eyes have officially announced their first new album in nine years called Down in the Weeds Where the World Once Was. The album is set for release on August 21 via Dead Oceans. Below, listen to a new single from the album, ‘Mariana Trench’, and check out the album’s tracklist and cover art.
‘Mariana Trench’ is the fourth single to be released from the album, following ‘Persona Non Grata’, ‘Forced Convalescence’, and ‘One and Done’. The album also includes contributions from Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ Flea on bass and Queens of the Stone Age’s Jon Theodore on drums.
The new track is accompanied by video Art Camp, made up of 2,200 hand-illustrated ink paintings based on original 3D animation and archival footage. “The production of the video started at the beginning of quarantine and finished as people came back out of their homes and took to the streets together,” they said in a statement. “In 18 different bedrooms across the world, listening to Bright Eyes, keeping each other company, we got the chance to collaborate on a story about embracing and celebrating change.”
Down in the Weeds Where the World Once Was will be the band’s 10th album and first LP release since The People’s Key in 2011.
Down in the Weeds Where the World Once Was Tracklist:
1. Pageturner’s Rag
2. Dance and Sing
3. Just Once in the World
4. Mariana Trench
5. One and Done
6. Pan and Broom
7. Stairwell Song
8. Persona Non Grata
9. Tilt-A-Whirl
10. Hot Car in the Sun
11. Forced Convalescence
12. To Death’s Heart (In Three Parts)
13. Calais to Dover
14. Comet Song
Phoebe Bridgers doesn’t need much more than a guitar and her voice to bring tears to your eyes – anyone who’s listened to her stunning 2017 debut Stranger in the Alps can attest to that. But the singer-songwriter’s music goes far beyond what you’re likely to find on any sad indie playlist; her songs are wrapped in melancholy, sure, but that’s not why they’re likely to evoke that reaction. Bridgers’ arrangements carry with them a depth of feeling, a kind of intense sensitivity accompanied by a knack for wry storytelling that comes as close to capturing the overwhelming absurdity of the human condition as possible. Her music avoids platitudes, reaching instead for the kind of emotional truths most artists are too scared to confront.
Bridgers’ second album, Punisher, is still centered around a guitar and her voice, but it also finds the singer-songwriter pushing her sound forward in ways that are both interesting and ambitious. She utilizes a plethora of different instruments – from horns to a variety of stringed instruments and even a hint of heavy metal shredding on the epic closer ‘I Know the End’ – but the expansive approach of the album only serves to amplify the intimate qualities she had already mastered on Stranger, carving out a bigger space for her wrenching compositions to settle into. Punisher also includes contributions from a wide range of artists, including previous collaborators Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, and Conor Oberst on guest vocals, guitarist Blake Mills, Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner, and Warpaint’s Jenny Lee Lindberg. But these cameos never detract from Bridgers’ vision. Following a string of releases that showcased her collaborative spirit, including 2018’s excellent boygenius EP with Baker and Dacus and 2019’s Better Oblivion Community Center with Oberst, Punisher pulls Bridgers’ singular artistic voice back into focus, further cementing her status as one of indie rock’s most unique storytellers.
To be more precise, though, the songs here don’t so much settle into the album’s atmospheric soundscapes as much as they are submerged into them. ‘DVD Menu’ opens the album with ominous strings and liquid guitar tones that make it feel like you’ve just fallen underwater, struggling to swim back to the top as your consciousness fades in and out. The rest of the album, too, is concerned with trying not to let the crushing weight of your emotions drag you down, to keep picking yourself back up and become more self-aware instead of dissolving into some kind of dream state. “I don’t know how, but I’m taller/ It must be something in the water,” she sings on the dreamy ‘Garden Song’, just after recounting a recurring nightmare where a “screen turns into a tidal wave”. The very same thing that can drown you, Bridgers seems to suggest, can help you grow.
The album continues to waver between dream worlds and reality. Accompanied by nylon guitar chords, ‘Moon Song’ sees Bridgers shifting from past to present tense just as we enter yet another dream, this time “nautical themed”, before being presented with the stark image of “You might be dying/ But you’re holding me like water in your hands.” Bridgers’ lyrics can be abstract and powerfully symbolic, but they can also be harrowing yet morbidly funny in their specificity. On the very same track, Bridgers sings, “We hate Tears In Heaven/ But it’s sad that his baby died/ And we fought about John Lennon/ Until I cried.” At times, the thoughts being laid out here are so grisly that it feels less like listening to a record than intruding into the most private parts of someone’s mind, like on the song ‘Halloween’, which opens with: “I hate living by the hospital/ The sirens go all night/ I used to joke that if they woke you up/ Somebody better be dying.”
If you’ve never heard of Phoebe Bridgers’ music before, you’re probably thinking, “Wow, that’s a lot of death.” But though the singer-songwriter’s obsession with death dates back to her 2015 Killer EP, what makes Punisher stand out is the way it blurs the line between death as metaphor and death as reality. On ‘Savior Complex’, a song about an “emotional affair/ overly sincere”, she describes the demons of her past as skeletons, then offers an emotional trade-off: “Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine.” On ‘Kyoto’, she once again assumes the role of the killer, threatening to “kill you/ if you don’t beat me to it.” Elsewhere, though, she confronts the inevitability of death with haunting earnestness: “I think when you’re gone, it’s forever,” she admits on ‘Chinese Satellite’. Yet her desire to transcend the limits of mortality comes up more than once, most potently on the title track, in which she imagines having an encounter with the late Elliott Smith. “What if I told you/ I feel like I know you?” she sings on the chorus.
It all culminates with ‘I Know the End’, an explosive 6-minute track about a literal apocalypse that erupts into a chaotic whirlwind of horns, screams, and a chorus of vocals from Bridgers, Oberst, Dacus, Baker, Bills, and others chanting “The end is here.” A song about the end of the world hits differently right now, especially when closing off an album whose prevailing sentiment is one of crushing isolation. But Punisher is a soundtrack to the apocalypse as experienced by those who are faced with feelings of existential dread and loneliness on the regular, who “romanticize a quiet life” and are “not afraid to disappear” (‘I Know the End’), who have “been playing dead” all their lives (‘I See You’). Those who know what the end feels like. And yet, it doesn’t romanticize death as much as it yields up to it, and with searing force. In context, the line “we’re not alone” appears to be a reference to extra-terrestrial life, but when so many voices come together to deliver it, it becomes much more than that. It’s an act of collective defiance – and Punisher is nothing short of a triumph.
Global Citizen and the European Commission have announced a new virtual concert called ‘Global Goal: Unite for Our Future’. To be hosted by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, the concert will take place June 27 and will feature performances from Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Christine and the Queens, Quavo, J Balvin, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Chloe x Halle, and more. The event will also feature appearances from non-musical guests including Billy Porter, Charlize Theron, Chris Rock, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Jackman, and others.
“This moment requires all of us to act,” Miley Cyrus said in a press release. “As Global Citizens, we’re calling on leaders around the world to combat the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has on marginalized communities by committing funds to develop and deliver tests, treatments, and therapeutics. Because of this global effort, we will be more able to ensure that everyone, everywhere has access to COVID-19 testing and treatment, regardless of their income or where they live.”
Shakira added: “Global Citizens around the world are calling on world leaders to help bring an end to COVID-19 by urging them to commit the billions of dollars needed to deliver testing, treatments and vaccines to everyone, everywhere. We need health equity and global justice, and we know that only by uniting to fight for the world we want can we build back toward a healthier future for all.”
In the US, the concert will air on NBC and iHeartMedia. It will also be available for streaming globally on Apple, Roku, Tidal, Twitter, Twitch, YouTube and other platforms. For more info, visit Global Goal’s website.
