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Nuovo Testamento Announce New Album, Share New Song ‘Heartbeat’

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Nuovo Testamento, the Los Angeles/Bologna-based band featuring members of Tørsö, Horror Vacui, Crimson Scarlet, and touring members of Sheer Mag – have announced a new LP. Following their 2021 debut New Earth, Love Lines arrives on March 3 via Discoteca Italia. They’ve also shared a new single, ‘Heartbeat’, alongside a video shot by Gamal Sharaf El Deen. Check it out below.

Love Lines Cover Artwork:

Love Lines Tracklist:

1. Wildlife
2. Heartbeat
3. Heat
4. Get Closer
5. Love Lines
6. Perfect Storm
7. In My Dreams
8. Heaven

Little Simz Announces New Album ‘NO THANK YOU’

Little Simz has announced the follow-up to her 2021 album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. It’s called NO THANK YOU, and it is available to pre-save here. A release date has yet to be revealed. The London rapper posted the news on social media, writing, “emotion is energy in motion. honour your truth and feelings. eradicate fear. boundaries are important.”

Little Simz won the 2022 Mercury Prize for Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. She’s currently touring Europe in support of the album.

How to choose your own style

Choosing your style seems easy, but sometimes it’s hard to understand what clothes are better to wear. Some people prefer elegance, some prefer comfort, and others prefer all at once. If you have no idea how to choose your own style, go through this guide and learn how to do it.

  1. Don’t be afraid to express yourself

No matter how old you are, what your height or weight is, dressing well is a sign of a great style. The important thing is to choose pieces of clothing that will flatter your figure and, above all, in which you will feel beautiful and comfortable at the same time.

Nothing should be forbidden in terms of fashion. You should try out new clothes, see which types of clothes give you the most pleasure to wear and make you look the way you want to look. You don’t dress for others but for yourself. Pleasing yourself comes first, especially when it comes to something you do every day. Clothes are one of the everyday things that you can express yourself through.

  1. Experiment

Through clothing style, you reflect a certain image of yourself. It is therefore essential that this image corresponds to your personality, tastes, and passions. To be comfortable and confident, the clothes you wear need to be your “second skin”, so you should ask yourself about what message you want to convey through your looks. Experiment. Search. Imagine.

To do this, you need to identify your favorite style. How? There’s a very simple trick. On Pinterest, create a board where you will pin looks that you are fond of and that you would like to wear. Even if something feels too bold, pin it anyways. It will help you to easily analyze the style that would make you dress up even at home.

  1. Choose your colors

Building up a palette of colors that you like is very important in defining your style since colors are visual elements. Do you know that the color of the clothes you wear can even describe your personality? If you are too strict, you may be wearing too much black. If you are too shy, then you are probably wearing more gray and brown clothes. If you are an outgoing person, then there are probably a lot of colorful pieces in your wardrobe.

There isn’t a rule for that. You can choose the color that suits your complexion or hair, but at the end of the day, it’s a matter of taste. If you like wearing white, go for it. If you know that you prefer yellow but are too afraid to stand out among others, wear it anyway.

Are you sometimes told that this or that item of clothing brings out your eyes, your hair or makes you look good? What colors are you spontaneously drawn to? What are the colors that attract your eyes? Answer these questions and you will get closer to choosing your favorite clothing colors.

  1. Don’t neglect comfortability

When you are not comfortable in your clothes, it shows right away. Rather than making you feel cozy and beautiful, uncomfortable clothes get in the way and hamper your movements. You will spend the whole day thinking about how much you want to change.

Get rid of the materials that make you sweat, the dresses or skirts that are too short and that are impossible to sit in, or the jeans that are too tight which prevents you from being free to move. The question to ask yourself: Am I comfortable enough in this garment to wear it all day and in all circumstances?

A simple exercise to help you understand your clothing preferences:

Open your wardrobe, take out all your current clothes, and spread them out on your bed so you can see all of them.

What are the 5 pieces that you wear all the time, on weekdays and weekends, and that you always end up falling back on when you hesitate for a long time about what to choose in the morning?

Answer these questions:

– What are the dominant colors (dark, light, cold, warm)?

– What are the dominant materials (flexible, rigid, shiny, matte)?

– What are the dominant shapes (flared, ample, etc.)?

Tips to apply:

  1. Sort

Keeping only the pieces you love 100% is the first step to finding your style. You won’t be able to define it if you constantly have clothes in front of you that you don’t particularly like.

An easy trick to know if you still like a garment is to just ask yourself if you’ve worn it at least once in the last 3 months. If the answer is no, then you are not enjoying it.

  1. Build up a good base of basics

When you succeed in defining your style, you will probably have a sudden desire to reconstitute your entire wardrobe. If you want to acquire new pieces that you think are your style, don’t overdo it from the start. Don’t push your looks to the extreme give in to temptation. Instead, focus on the basics.

If needed, take help from reliable and well-known professional stylists. You can try searching for fashion stylists on Fiverr. However, before asking for help from an unknown person, check information about them on Nuwber. You never know who you may be working with.

  1. Always have a few favorite pieces and “cracks”

The pieces that are called “cracks” are pieces that you don’t necessarily need and/or that may deviate slightly from your usual style. Thanks to these pieces, you will never feel “locked” in your usual wardrobe. It will also prevent you from getting tired of the clothes you wear on a daily basis. Be careful not to accumulate favorite pieces and get caught in your own trap.

  1. Make it diverse

Your style should stick to your daily life. It should also be available for more specific occasions. There’s no need to put aside your style under the pretext of being invited to a wedding, having a date, or going to the countryside for the weekend. Your style should be suitable for all situations so that you can remain yourself in all circumstances. That is why you need to have a variety of different clothes, from wide-leg trousers to cute cocktail dresses.

  1. Don’t forbid yourself anything in terms of style

Defining your style today doesn’t mean wearing the same clothes for the rest of your life! Above all, fashion must remain a pleasure. Your style evolves with the seasons, your life, and your moods. Even if in a few years you will understand that you no longer like what you’re wearing, no one is stopping you from changing it and finding your new passion.

How to Protect Yourself As a Musician

People become musicians for the love of their craft. And you can see why — is there anything better than doing what you love, day in, day out? There could be, but if there is, we certainly don’t know what it is. 

However, while there’s satisfaction in playing the guitar or being a DJ, it’s also important to remember that you still exist in the real world. You’ll need to protect yourself to ensure that you’re in a position to actually make money rather than always feeling like your art is costing you. In this blog, we’ll run through a few ways that musicians can protect themselves. This won’t be the most fun part of the job, but it is important!

Look After Your Equipment

If you’ve ever read a musician’s memoir, then you’ll know that equipment theft is pretty common. After all, you’ll likely be playing rowdy bars and clubs, and when it’s open to the public, you never know who might swipe your gear. If you lose your guitar, then you’ll have lost your ability to make money until you buy a new one. So make sure you’re looking after your equipment! It might just save you some unnecessary heartache. 

Get Paid From Venues

There are plenty of venues that want live music. But not all of them are willing to pay for it. That’s fine if they’re upfront about it, but often they’re not, only withholding money at the last minute. You should get any deals to play down on paper to ensure you get the money that’s owed to you. And don’t forget that venues have a responsibility of care towards you, too. If you’re injured while playing and it’s the venue’s fault, then be sure to get in touch with a capable premises liability lawyer; they’ll ensure you get the money that’s rightfully yours.

Have Deals With Collaborators

It’s a lot of fun to play with other musicians. After all, just jamming is how many of the world’s biggest bands got started. However, that fun can turn into a headache if you’re not careful. It’s an extremely good idea to have clearly set terms with your collaborators. It’s dangerous to assume that you’ll be paid or given writing credits; if you don’t get those things, then there won’t be much you can do if there isn’t a deal in place.

Hire a Lawyer

There aren’t too many situations where it’s a bad idea to hire a lawyer. If you’re entering into a contract, then be sure to have an expert look at it for you. Many musicians are excited to get any type of offer and end up signing the contract without fully realizing what they’re getting themselves in for. If famous bands such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones can be ripped off with contracts, then anyone can. 

And there we have it! You’ll hopefully never need protection, but if you do, then you’ll be happy that you took steps beforehand to keep yourself safe.

The C.I.A. Release New Song ‘Inhale Exhale’

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The C.I.A. – the project of Ty Segall, his wife Denée, and the Cairo Gang’s Emmett Kell – have shared a new track, ‘Inhale Exhale’. It’s taken from their upcoming sophomore LP Surgery Channel, which was announced with the single ‘Impersonator’. Check out a video for ‘Inhale Exhale’ below.

Surgery Channel, the follow-up to the C.I.A.’s 2018 self-titled debut, is set for release on January 20 via In the Red.

Stax Records Co-Founder Jim Stewart Dead at 92

Jim Stewart, who co-founded the influential Memphis soul label Stax Records, has died. According to a  statement posted on the official Stax Records Twitter account yesterday (December 5), Stewart passed away “peacefully, surrounded by his family.” Stewart was 92.

James F. Stewart grew up in rural Middleton, Tennessee. After moving to Memphis to attend Memphis State University, he joined a group called the Canyon Cowboys as a country music fiddler while working as a bank teller. In 1957, he established Satellite Records with his sister, Estelle Axton. Having moved away from country and into R&B, soul, and funk, the label scored its first hit with Rufus Thomas’ rendition of ‘Cause I Love You’, leading to a distribution deal with Atlantic Records. Stewart and Axton changed the label name to Stax in 1961, combining the first two letters of each of their surnames, and moved their recording studio into a converted movie theatre in Memphis. A new generation of musicians helped build an in-house band that featured organist Booker T. Jones, guitarist Steve Cropper, bassist Donald “Duck” Dunn, and drummer Al Jackson Jr.

That group, which became known as Booker T. and the M.G.s., brought Stax success along with Southern soul hitmakers such as Otis Redding, the Bar-Kays, and Sam & Dave. The label’s distribution deal with Atlantic Records ended after it was acquired by Warner Bros. in 1968, the same year Otis Redding died. Stewart relaunched Stax with the Black DJ Al Bellas its co-owner and the financial support of Gulf & Western, and in the early 1970s, the label found some success with hits like the Staple Singers’ ‘I’ll Take You There’. Stewart ended up selling his stake to Bell in 1972, and the label was forced into involuntary bankruptcy in 1975.

After Stax stopped putting out music, Stewart kept a fairly low profile, though he occasionally would produce records for former Stax artists. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

“While his impact on soul music is immeasurable, the ‘Memphis Sound’ he fostered throughout the 1960s and 70s as a savvy record executive and visionary producer can still be heard and felt in the music of today,” Stax wrote in their statement. “With Stewart’s guidance, Stax launched the careers of legendary artists like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Carla Thomas, Sam & Dave, The Staple Singers, and many others. Our hearts are with his family and friends.”

Death Grips Announce 2023 Tour

Death Grips have announced a 2023 tour of North America. The trio will perform in 27 cities, with one leg beginning in May and the other in September. Find the list of dates below.

Last week, Death Grips were confirmed as one of the performers at Primavera Sound 2023, which takes place next June in Barcelona and Madrid. The group’s last full-length was 2018’s Year of the Snitch. In 2019, they released the Gmail and the Restraining Orders EP.

Death Grips 2023 North American Tour Dates:

May 4 Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
May 5 Vancouver, British Columbia – Harbour Event & Convention Centre
May 6 Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
May 8 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
May 9 Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
May 11 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
May 12 San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
May 13 Las Vegas, NV – New Metal Festival
May 16 San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
May 17 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
May 18 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory Santa Ana
Sep 13 Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
Sep 16 Chicago, IL – Riot Fest
Sep 17 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Sep 18 Toronto, Ontario – Danforth Music Hall
Sep 20 Boston, MA – House of Blues
Sep 21 New York, NY – Brooklyn Steel
Sep 23 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
Sep 25 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Sep 26 Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
Sep 28 Orlando, FL – The Vanguard
Sep 29 Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live at the Backyard
Sep 30 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
Oct 2 New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans
Oct 3 Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
Oct 5 Austin, TX – Emo’s
Oct 6 Dallas, TX – Southside Ballroom

Kate NV Announces New Album ‘WOW’, Unveils New Song

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Kate NV has announced a new album titled Wow. Set to arrive on March 3 via Rvng Intl., the follow-up to the Russian artist’s 2020 record Room for the Moon is led by the single ‘oni (they)’. Check out its accompanying video, directed by Vladimir “Vova” Shlokov, below.

Earlier this year, Kate NV released Bouquet, a project she made with Andrey Bessonovin to benefit Ukrainian refugees. All proceeds from the collection were donated to Helping to Leave, which focuses on helping those seeking evacuation from areas affected by military conflict.

Wow Cover Artwork:

Wow Tracklist:

1. oni (they)
2. confessions at the dinner table
3. slon
4. asleep
5. nochnoi zvonok (night call)
6. mi (we)
7. d d don’t
8. early bird
9. razmishlenie (thinking)
10. flu
11. meow chat

ecoPayz – Get to know this New Banking Method in Canada

When it comes to online payment methods, there are plenty of options to choose from. But if you’re looking for a quick and easy way for making payments in Canada, ecoPayz is definitely worth checking out. This relatively new banking method is available in Canada, and it offers features that can make your life easier. Keep reading to learn more about ecoPayz and find out if it’s the right choice for you.

What is ecoPayz?

ecoPayz is a new digital banking method that is becoming popular in Canada. It is an online banking service that allows you to transfer money to your friends and family members without having to go through a bank. With ecoPayz, you can also shop online and make purchases without having to worry about your credit card information being compromised. ecoPayz is a safe and convenient way to the bank, and it is quickly becoming the preferred method of banking for many Canadians.

Why ecoPayz is One of a Kind in Canada

Banking methods are a dime a dozen these days, so it’s understandable if you want to know what makes ecoPayz stand out from the crowd. Let’s find out what sets ecoPayz apart from other payment methods in Canada.

●       Online Payments with ecoPayz

You can use ecoPayz to make online payments instantly in a secure and easy manner. For those who are not aware of its use, please check below:

Can you use ecoPayz to send online money to friends and family: Yes

Can you use ecoPayz on casino sites: Yes

Can you use ecoPayz at online e-commerce sites: Yes

Can you use ecoPayz to pay utility bills online: Yes

Therefore, from online e-commerce sites to ecoPayz casinos, it is available at all major websites. ecoPayz supports more than 45 different currencies, including Canadian Dollars, US dollars, euros, and British pounds. This means you can use your ecoPayz account at any global website to pay in their preferred currency.

●       Fast Transaction Times and Low Fees

ecoPayz offers lightning-fast transaction times so you can access funds almost immediately after making a payment. It takes only a few seconds to complete an ecoPayz transaction, compared to 6-8 hours with traditional banking methods.

ecoPayz offers some of the lowest fees compared to other banking methods, so you can save money while making payments.

●       User-Friendly Interface and Security

ecoPayz is designed with convenience in mind, so the simple and intuitive interface makes it easy to create an account and make payments with ease.

ecoPayz uses advanced security measures to ensure your financial details are safe and secure. Plus, its built-in fraud protection system helps protect you against any fraudulent activity. ecoPayz utilizes advanced encryption technology to ensure that all your personal and financial information is safe and secure. You can be assured that your data is protected from theft or fraud. You can have a secure online experience with ecoPayz in Canada.

●       Bonus Incentives

ecoPayz offers its customers a generous range of rewards and bonuses, including cashback, discounts, and loyalty points. Through the ecoPayz loyalty program, you can earn points on every purchase which can be redeemed for rewards such as cashback or discounts.

With so many great benefits, ecoPayz is the perfect banking method for Canadians looking for a secure, efficient, and cost-effective way to manage their finances.

How to open an ecoPayz account, add funds, and make payments?

ecoPayz is a banking method that enables customers to make payments, add funds, and open an account securely, quickly, and conveniently.

  • Opening an ecoPayz account is simple and straightforward; all you need is your name, address, email address, and a valid government-issued ID.
  • Once you have verified your identity with the documents provided, you can easily add funds either via bank transfer, credit/debit card, or other payment options.
  • Adding funds to your ecoPayz account is quick and easy; you can do it in just a few clicks.
  • Once the funds are added, you can start making payments with ease. It’s important to note that there may be fees associated with adding funds depending on the payment method you use.
  • Making payments with ecoPayz is simple and secure; all you need to do is select the recipient, enter the amount, and provide your account details.
  • Your transactions are protected by advanced encryption technology, so there’s no risk of fraud or misuse of your funds.

Moreover, if you’re ever unsatisfied with the service, you can easily get in touch with ecoPayz customer support for help. With its advanced security measures and reliable customer support team, you can rest assured that your money is safe and secure with ecoPayz.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for an easy, secure way to pay for the goods and services you purchase online, ecoPayz may be the perfect solution for you. ecoPayz offers a variety of services to meet the needs of different customers, including prepaid cards, virtual debit cards, and account-to-account transfers. With ecoPayz, you don’t have to give away your personal financial information every time you make a purchase online; instead, you can use your bank account, debit card, or credit card through ecoPayz.

How Can Virtual Influencers Promote Mindfulness and Self-care?

We are now at a stage online where we have influencers that form decisions through their lifestyles, suggestions, and recommendations. This has been going on for a while and has been thriving. This isn’t surprising in the least, with everything progressing, technology takes it up a notch.

Virtual influencers are out there and doing really well, representing major brands and having a huge social media presence. Their presence is hugely felt on more open-communication sites like Twitter and Instagram.

Effective as they might be, they aren’t without some flaws. These are things that we, at Livebeam, have noticed and would like to influence ourselves. Their branding usually focuses on a lifestyle and whatever brand they represent. They are paid, so it’s understandable that there would be bias and sometimes there would be sugar-coating. This leads to a dearth in the mention and promotion of conscious human values such as self-care, temperance, mindfulness, and so many more. 

What Can These Virtual Influencers Be Made To Do Better?

Livebeam is a communication platform, created with an intention to promote genuine human interactions and help to reduce loneliness. There is an understanding that it is necessary to guide the online audience in their dealings, and this should be done by all types of influencers. 

The virtual influencers, as motivated by money as they might be, are under the eye of many online users who look up to them. These creatives are then obligated to be authentic, as well as honest. In doing so, the influencers can be driven to input some self-care practices and directives into their lifestyle. They are seen to be a brand, but exhibiting human traits such as mindfulness will make them more relatable, as well as give them an increased avenue to influence.

There are communities online that put such a positive mindset into practice. The Livebeam community is one of such communities, and such should be taught in more online spaces. As internet users, we should use the resource in commendable and positive ways. 

These are 10 tips to make your online use more productive and worthwhile:

Get a Chat Buddy

This point is pretty easy to talk about because of Livebeam. Livebeam has so many people online who are available to chat. Asides from the platform, there are many social media platforms where you can find one or two stable relationships to build. People bring knowledge, get rid of boredom, and are usually fun to talk to.

On Livebeam, you can invite people over to chat and get positive responses. This brings ease to the communication and starts you both on common ground.

Keep Contact With Family and Friends

As much as you could make new friends on Livebeam and so many other platforms, the internet also makes it easier to stay in touch with family and friends. It takes away popular excuses like not coming to visit or checking up on them. With frequent contact, you create a stronger bond with your “day ones” and get to set up meetings and hangouts with them when you are both free.

Try Out Suggestions From Virtual Influencers

Having spoken on the methods and mechanism of operation of virtual influencers, there is an understanding that they are paid to promote whatever they bring to your attention. However, such a product or service will have a high level of credibility. If you are one for testing and trials you can attempt to see for yourself what these products are about. You could share them with friends and make sincere reviews about them.

Join Online Forums of Similar Interest

There are topics that tickle our fancy. Topics that you enjoy talking about and could spend a whole day contributing to. For some it’s sports, for others it’s entertainment, and for many more, it’s in relation to their occupation or specialisation. Like offline discussions, there are forums online where you can contribute to your favourite topic. This brings life to your online activities and makes them feel more normal. A typical example of such a platform is Quora, which has several open topics for discussion.

Learn Some DIY

DIYs have become so popular as the internet stands its ground. Most people now enjoy doing home DIYs to improve the household and personalize it. Some DIYs lead to jobs that could add some extra incentive to learning them. The internet is an online marketplace and school, you could take some of your free time to learn some DIYs. These DIYs have also been known to help to relieve stress and stay physically active.

Learn a Foreign Language

You no longer have to wait to travel to learn about new languages, cultures, and people. It’s all at your fingertips now. There are language learning platforms like Duolingo, Memrise, and Babbel where you can start a new language from scratch and get ready for a vacation or relocation. There are also practical ways to learn about people’s cultures by researching or even coming in contact with such people. Livebeam is a global platform that houses people from all over the world that you can converse with and add to your knowledge.

Play Online Games

Not just the typical games that while away your time, there are games that help increase your IQ and stay sharp. Games are known for being fun but they can also be very stimulating. You pick up your device and want to play a game. Consider games that will serve both educative and recreational purposes.

What Fun Videos

In a time where there are so many activities and platforms online, visual content remains king. Be it increasing mindfulness, passing a message, or just generally creating awareness for a product, content, or service, visuals have an upper hand. It’s not far-fetched why Youtube has the highest penetration among all social media platforms. This is also the reason why Livebeam provides its extra streaming feature to keep the users engaged and occupied.

Stock up the House

You no longer need to leave the house to get so many things. Online shopping has made it pretty easy to get all necessities to your doorstep. If you are a shopaholic, you can shop from the convenience of the couch at home. Just get on the best e-commerce platforms and click away.

Look for a Job

Another ease that has been provided by the internet is in job search. LinkedIn is the leading platform for job advertisement and it has helped a plethora of people find their dream jobs. Aside from LinkedIn, it has been discovered that 60% of jobs are found through networking, and in our modern day and time, there’s no better place to network than the internet.