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Ibibio Sound Machine Release Video for New Single ‘Protection From Evil’

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Ibibio Sound Machine Release Video for New Single ‘Protection From Evil’

Ibibio Sound Machine have shared the latest single from their forthcoming album Electricity. Following ‘All That You Want’ and the title track, ‘Protection From Evil’ arrives with an accompanying video directed by Tiago Di Mauro. Check it out below.

“I’ve long been a huge fan of Ibibio Sound Machine, and their Afrofuturistic techno sound has resonated deeply in my native Brazil,” Di Mauro said in a statement. “When Max Grunhard from the band sent me the track and explained its commentary on the duality of conflict and discourse, it was important for me to communicate this within the video, especially considering the abstract lyrics. The look was inspired by Carmen Miranda’s ‘The Lady in the Tutti-Frutti Hat’, but we wanted to put a contemporary spin on these mid–20th century soundstage performances and create an experience that conveys a similar sense of awe and scale but was as methodically chaotic as the track.”

Ibibio Sound Machine’s new LP, which was produced by Hot Chip, is scheduled for release on March 25 via Merge.

Hatchie Shares New Song ‘Giving the World Away’

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Hatchie Shares New Song ‘Giving the World Away’

Hatchie has shared the title track from her upcoming sophomore LP Giving the World Away, which is set for release on April 22 via Secretly Canadian. The track follows previous entries ‘Quicksand’ and ‘This Enchanted’, both of which landed on our Best New Songs segment. Give it a listen below.

“Giving The World Away’ is about being gentle with yourself in the throes of depression,” Hatchie explained in a press release. “We made a simple lyric video with analogue effects to let the lyrics of the song speak for themselves.”

Beach House Unveil New Song ‘Hurts to Love’

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Beach House Unveil New Song ‘Hurts to Love’

Beach House have today unveiled a new track from their upcoming album Once Twice Melody. The band has been rolling out the record in four individual installments, with the final one set to arrive along with the full LP on Friday (February 18) via Sub Pop. ‘Hurts to Love’ is one of five songs on the final chapter of Once Twice Melody, and you can listen to it below.

Sound on Sound Festival Lineup Announced: Stevie Nicks, The National, Father John Misty, and More

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Sound on Sound Festival Lineup Announced: Stevie Nicks, The National, Father John Misty, and More

Sound on Sound, a new festival from the organizers of Governors Ball, has announced its inaugural lineup. Taking place September 24 – 25 on the bank of the Long Island Sound at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the festival will feature Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, the Lumineers, Stevie Nicks, Brandi Carlile, and the National, with Father John Misty, Ziggy Marley, Gary Clark Jr., Black Pumas, The Head and the Heart, Band of Horses, Spin Doctors, Jenny Lewis, Geese, and more also set to perform across two stages. Tickets go on sale on February 18 at 12:00 pm EST here. Check out the full lineup below.

Sound on Sound Festival 2022 Lineup:

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds
The Lumineers
Stevie Nicks
Brandi Carlile
The National
Father John Misty
Black Pumas
Ziggy Marley
Gary Clark Jr.
The Head and the Heart
Caamp
Zach Bryan
Band of Horses
Jenny Lewis
Spin Doctors
Noah Kahan
Trampled by Turtles
Jade Bird
The Main Squeeze
Geese
Trousdale
The Cameroons
Drew Angus

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

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

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

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

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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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THICK Release New Song ‘Love You Forever’

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

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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’

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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.

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