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Julie Byrne Shares New Single ‘The Greater Wings’

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Julie Byrne Shares New Single ‘The Greater Wings’

Julie Byrne has released a new single, ‘The Greater Wings’, the title track from her forthcoming album The Greater Wings. Check it out below, along with Byrne’s upcoming tour dates.

The Greater Wings, Byrne’s first new LP in six years, comes out July 7 via Ghostly International. It includes the previously released track ‘Summer Glass’.

Julie Byrne 2023 Tour Dates:

Jul 23 Hebden, England – Bridge Trades Club
Jul 26 London, England – Kings Place Hall
Jul 28 Brighton, England – St Barts
Aug 18-20 Brecon Beacons, Wales – Green Man Festival
Sep 5 Seattle, WA – Fremont Abbey
Sep 6 Portland, OR – Polaris Hall
Sep 8 San Francisco, CA – Swedish American Hall
Sep 9 Felton, CA – Felton Music Hall
Sep 12 Los Angeles, CA Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
Sep 14 Pioneertown, CA – Pappy and Harriet’s
Sep 19 Washington, D.C. – Songbyrd
Sep 20 Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church (Sanctuary)
Sep 21 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
Sep 29 Providence, RI – Columbus Theatre
Sep 30 Somerville, MA – Crystal Ballroom
Nov 16 Leeds, England – Brudenell Social Club
Nov 17 Glasgow, Scotland – Mono
Nov 18 Manchester, England – St Michael’s Church
Nov 22 Bristol, England – The Jam Jar
Nov 24 Limerick, Ireland – Dolans Upstairs
Nov 25 Dublin, Ireland – Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire
Nov 26 Belfast, Ireland – The Black Box

slowthai Removed From UK Festival Lineups Following Rape Charge

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slowthai Removed From UK Festival Lineups Following Rape Charge

The British rapper slowthai, real name Tyron Frampton, appeared in court yesterday on two charges of rape of raping a woman in 2021. As NME points out, a number of major UK festivals, including Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds, appear to have removed his name  from posters. The rapper has also been removed from Manchester’s Parklife festival. None of the festivals have made official statements regarding the changes to their lineups.

slowthai was released on bail ahead of a scheduled appearance in Oxford crown court on June 16. The artist denied the charges in a statement on Tuesday, writing: “i am innocent and i am confident my name will be cleared. until then i will apply my energy to ensure this is concluded swiftly and justly. i ask that my supporters don’t comment about this situation and respect the process and privacy of my family during this time.”

slowthai’s upcoming dates include a show supporting Blur at London’s Wembley Stadium in July.

Hozier Announces New Album ‘Unreal Unearth’

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Hozier Announces New Album ‘Unreal Unearth’

Hozier has announced his new album Unreal Unearth, which is slated for release on August 18 via Island Records. It includes the previously released songs ‘Eat Your Young’ and ‘All Things End,’ while a new single, ‘Francesca’, will come out on May 19.

“It’s my great pleasure at long last to make the official announcement on the release date of my third album, Unreal Unearth…” Hozier wrote in a handwritten letter to fans. “I’m proud of this record and enjoyed watching it come to life over the past year. Thank you as always for your support and patience while it was coming to fruition.”

Unreal Unearth Cover Artwork:

Origami Angel Announce New Mixtape ‘The Brightest Days’, Share New Song

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Origami Angel Announce New Mixtape ‘The Brightest Days’, Share New Song

Origami Angel have announced a new mixtape called The Brightest Days, which drops on June 16. The 8-track effort was written throughout the spring and summer of 2020 and recorded in August 2022 with producer Drew Portalatin, with help from Jake Chekoway and vocalist/guitarist Ryland Heagy. It includes the recently released single ‘Thank You, New Jersey’, as well as a new track called ‘My PG County Summer’. Check it out below.

Last year, Origami Angel released two back-to-back EPs, the acoustic re:turn and the hardcore-leaning DEPART.

The Brightest Days Cover Artwork:

The Brightest Days Tracklist:

1. The Brightest Days
2. Thank You, New Jersey
3. Picture Frame
4. Kobayashi Maru (My Very Own)
5. 2nd BF
6. Looking Out
7. My PG County Summer
8. Few and Far Between

Grizzly Bear’s Christopher Bear and Daniel Rossen Announce Soundtrack for Celine Song’s ‘Past Lives’

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Grizzly Bear’s Christopher Bear and Daniel Rossen Announce Soundtrack for Celine Song’s ‘Past Lives’

Grizzly Bear’s Christopher Bear and Daniel Rossen have reunited to score Celine Song’s new A24 film Past Lives. Set for release on June 9 via A24 Music, the soundtrack features ‘Quiet Eyes’, an original song written and performed by Sharon Van Etten and Zachary Dawes. Today, they’ve shared two songs from it, ‘Why Are You Going To New York’ and ‘Across the Ocean’. Take a listen below.

The film’s official synopsis reads: “Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.”

Daniel Rossen released his debut solo album, You Belong There, last year. Grizzly Bear’s latest album was 2017’s Painted Ruins.

 

Past Lives Tracklist:

1. If You Leave Something Behind

2. Crossing
3. You Gain Something Too
4. Do You Remember Me
5. I Remember You
6. Across The Ocean
7. Crossing II
8. In Yun
9. We Live Here
10. Why Are You Going To New York
11. Staring At A Ghost
12. Bedroom
13. An Immigrant And A Tourist
14. Eight Thousand Layers
15. See You
16. Sharon Van Etten – Quiet Eyes

 

Foo Fighters Release New Song ‘Under You’

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Foo Fighters Release New Song ‘Under You’

Foo Fighters have released a new song called ‘Under You’. It’s the second single from their upcoming album But Here We Are, following ‘Rescued’, their first song since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins last year. “Someone said I’ll never see your face again/ Part of me just can’t believe it’s true/ Pictures of us sharing songs and cigarettes/ This is how I’ll always picture you,” Dave Grohl sings on the new track. Listen to it below.

Along with the new single, Foo Fighters have announced a free streaming event titled Preparing Music For Concerts, which will include debut performances of new songs, behind-the-scenes footage, and “a few surprises.” It takes place May 21 at 3pm EST/8pm BST, and you can register to watch it here. But Here We Are arrives June 2 via Roswell/RCA.

 

tinyumbrellas Announces New EP, Unveils Video for New Sog ‘Zombies’

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tinyumbrellas Announces New EP, Unveils Video for New Sog ‘Zombies’

tinyumbrellas – the project of 20-year-old Leeds-based artist DT – has announced their new EP Somewhere to Fall Asleep, which comes out June 28 via Sevenfoursevensix. Today, they’ve shared a video for the new single ‘Zombies’, which follows previous cuts ‘Life of an Extra’ and ‘Between the Same Lines’. Check it out below.

“‘Zombies’ tells the story of two childhood best friends who have grown up together and are each other’s favourite person,” tinyumbrellas explained in a statement. “The narrator is questioning whether this relationship is a best friends to lovers story, while the other person is seemingly blissfully ignorant from the narrator’s point of view.”

They added of the EP, “From my point of view, each song encapsulates an atmosphere of either night time or daytime, which I have incorporated into the artwork, using cardboard cut outs of either the sun or the moon and stars for artworks of the single releases depending on which feel they have.”

Molly Payton and Oscar Lang Team Up for New Song ‘Bandits’

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Molly Payton and Oscar Lang Team Up for New Song ‘Bandits’

Molly Payton has teamed up with her longtime collaborator Oscar Lang for a new song called ‘Bandits’. It marks Payton’s first new music since the release of last year’s Compromise EP. Give it a listen below.

“‘Bandits’ is a Bonnie-and-clyde-esque love song that I wrote for my boyfriend,” Payton explained in a statement. “We’d moved to the UK together after only having dated for around 6 months and were moving around a lot. I wanted to write something that said ‘hey I know we’re skipping straight to the real nitty gritty stuff here but I’m grateful that you’re around’. It’s rare to find someone that’s willing to drop everything and run away with you.”

She added, “I knew I wanted it to be a duet and I’ve been friends with Oscar for so long, I knew I wanted it to be him singing it – it was so fun to work together again.”

Is Gaming Now a Mainstream Hobby?

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Is Gaming Now a Mainstream Hobby?

In the past, gaming was seen as a niche hobby. Few players used to own consoles and slower internet setups limited opportunities to compete and collaborate with others across the globe. However, the activity is now bigger than ever, and an estimated three billion people participate in regular gaming activities today.

Gaming can largely be seen as a mainstream hobby in 2023. Not only do billions participate in some form of gaming often, but a whole culture exists around gaming today. The increase in quality and accessibility of gaming via the internet and technological advancements has provided players with more options than ever when it comes to online gaming.

The Recent Rise of Gaming

Between the 1980s and 2000s, gamers would play a video game on a console like a PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo or similar. Players would load a game physically with a disc or cartridge and have options to compete or collaborate with another person playing on the same console or against a computer-simulated competitor.

However, the improving quality of internet connections and cloud software opened the possibilities of collaborative virtual gaming and more game choice than ever.

In the early 2010s, live-streaming video games improved the gaming experience and graphics improved. Also, cloud systems gave players access to almost every game ever invented on one console.

Ultimately, such developments have made gaming more convenient and easier to access than ever before. Whether it is a classic console game like Super Mario Cart, a multi-player sports favourite like FIFA or simulated games from the best online casino UK, online gamers have every possible game available.

Also, the continuous advancement of gaming technology has continued to attract gamers. Inventions like virtual reality software and equipment have provided a more realistic gaming experience. Also, shared gaming experiences online have connected players from all corners of the world, where communities and collaboration exist to create an entire gaming culture.

Shift from Niche to Mainstream

Because gaming is now a complete culture, it has shifted from an occasional, casual hobby into a complete lifestyle for many worldwide.

The modern gaming culture has expanded to a point where celebrity esports players compete in new and classic games for huge monetary prizes in esteemed competitions and tournaments. In addition, companies invest huge sums in advertising and campaigns to attract and keep new players on various platforms. In particular, the introduction of loyalty reward schemes and bonuses for steadily completing games has become a common marketing practice for many game developers.

Furthermore, modern players have almost everything needed to join a social community through gaming. Where previous games relied on multi-players to be physically present to complete or compete, players can now be situated in completely different continents across the globe to share a gaming experience.

In addition, the more affordable cost of most games and internet connections means that gaming is more accessible to billions than in previous years. The invention of high-speed internet and streaming platforms designed just for gaming, like Twitch, ensures players remain connected and pay without interruption.

Kedr Livanskiy Announces ‘K-Notes’ EP, Shares Video for New Song

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Kedr Livanskiy Announces ‘K-Notes’ EP, Shares Video for New Song

Kedr Livanskiy, the moniker of producer Yana Kedrina, has announced the K-Notes EP, which drops June 22 via 2MR. It’s led by the new single ‘With Love K…’. Check out a self-directed video for it below.

Livanskiy’s latest solo LP was 2021’s Liminal Soul. More recently, she collaborated with partner Flaty to form Kosaya Gora, which released its debut album Kosogor earlier this year.

K-Notes EP Cover Artwork:

K-Notes EP Tracklist:

1. With Love K…
2. Reflex People
3. K-Notes
4. Kayf Mir

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