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Arctic Monkeys Announce New Album ‘The Car’

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Arctic Monkeys Announce New Album ‘The Car’

Arctic Monkeys have announced their new album: The Car will be out on out October 21 via Domino. The follow-up to 2018’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino was produced by James Ford and recorded at Butley Priory in Suffolk, La Frette in Paris, and RAK Studios in London. According to a press release, the 10-track LP “finds Arctic Monkeys running wild in a new and sumptuous musical landscape and contains some of the richest and most rewarding vocal performances of Alex Turner’s career.” Check out the album’s cover art (shot by drummer Matt Helders) and tracklist below.

The Car will include ‘I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am’, a track the band premiered during their show at Switzerland’s Zurich Openair festival last night (August 23). The band has a few more dates in the UK and Europe before heading to North America, South America, and Australia later this year.

The Car Cover Artwork:

The Car Tracklist:

1. There’d Better Be a Mirrorball
2. I Ain’t Quite Where I Think I Am
3. Sculptures of Anything Goes
4. Jet Skis on the Moat
5. Body Paint
6. The Car
7. Big Ideas
8. Hello You
9. Mr Schwartz
10. Perfect Sense

Watch Soccer Mommy Perform ‘Shotgun’ and ‘Feel It All the Time’ on ‘Kimmel’

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Watch Soccer Mommy Perform ‘Shotgun’ and ‘Feel It All the Time’ on ‘Kimmel’

Soccer Mommy was the musical guest on last night’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Introduced by guest host Lamorne Morris, Sophie Allison and her band played the Sometimes, Forever tracks ‘Shotgun’ and ‘Feel It All the Time’. Watch clips from the performance below.

Sometimes, Forever, Soccer Mommy’s third studio album, came out in June. Allison has recently shared Magdalena Bay’s remix of ‘Shotgun’, along with slowed and reverbed and Simlish versions of the track. Ahead of the LP’s release, she performed the single on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Bleach Lab Announce New EP, Release New Single ‘Obviously’

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Bleach Lab Announce New EP, Release New Single ‘Obviously’

Bleach Lab have announced their third EP, If You Only Feel It Once, with the new single ‘Obviously’. Listen to it below.

“This track addresses the person your partner has left you for, you’re bitter, hurt and rightly or wrongly directing your aggression towards them instead,” frontperson Jenna Kyle explained in a statement. “However in the chorus, it is a bit of a conversation with yourself, self-reflection and realisation that it doesn’t really matter what you say or do, your former partner still loves them either way.”

“There’s a lot of themes of feeling at home and finding your feet as an adult, which relates to the way that I feel at home with my family and the journey that I’ve been on since I’ve left home,” Kyle added of the EP. “Also of finding your way in life, navigating relationships and friendships and as you grow, realising which ones weren’t for you and which ones you are better off without.”

If You Only Feel It Once, which will include previous single ‘Take It Slow’, is out November 4 via Nettwerk. It follows the band’s 2021 EPs A Calm Sense of Surrounding and Nothing Feels Real.

Helen Ganya Announces New Album ‘polish the machine’, Unveils Video for New Song

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Helen Ganya Announces New Album ‘polish the machine’, Unveils Video for New Song

Brighton-based singer-songwriter Helen Ganya has announced her new LP polish the machine, which will be out on November 18 via Bella Union. Along with the news, she’s shared the lead track ‘afterparty’, which is accompanied by a video choreographed by Ceyda Tanc and featuring dancers Gemma Shrub and Natasha Margerison. Check it out below, and scroll down for the album’s cover artwork (by Eva Bowan) and tracklist.

Ganya previously performed under the moniker Dog in the Snow, releasing the album Vanishing Lands in 2019. “I was looking to the truth of removing any expectations that we’ve acquired along the way,” Ganya said of the new record in a press release. Commenting on ‘afterparty’, she added: “I envisioned this actual space of disappointment. But I’m here, still hoping for something better.”

polish the machine Cover Artwork:

polish the machine Tracklist:

1. i will hold that hand for you
2. young girls never die
3. wedding in the night time
4. delicate graffiti
5. afterparty
6. the crowd
7. deep sea
8. devotion
9. polish the machine
10. blue fruit
11. birdsong

Kornél Kovács Announces New Album ‘Hotel Koko’, Collaborates With Aluna on New Song

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Kornél Kovács Announces New Album ‘Hotel Koko’, Collaborates With Aluna on New Song

Kornél Kovács has announced his upcoming album Hotel Koko, sharing a collaboration with Aluna called ‘Follow You’ along with the news. The follow-up to 2019’s Stockholm Marathon is set to arrive on October 14 via Kovács’ own Studio Barnhus. Check out ‘Follow You’ and find the album’s cover art and tracklist below.

“I wanted this album to centre around a fictional, dreamlike place,” Kovács explained in a statement. “I’ve often had friends staying at my flat in Stockholm while I’ve been away touring or recording. At one point I wrote down some basic information and silly “house rules” on a paper, making it look like stationery for a ‘Hotel Koko’. I found that piece of paper while cleaning my flat a while back, that’s when the idea and the album title fell into place. I think all hotels, from the shabbiest to the most luxurious, have a sense of fantasy and mystique about them, they’re these ‘liminal spaces’ if you will, where anything could happen behind the locked hotel room doors.”

Hotel Koko Cover Artwork:

Hotel Koko Tracklist:

1. Molly
2. Castles [feat. Kamohel]
3. Szakad
4. Szörp
5. Usch
6. Goofy [feat. MishCatt]
7. Vår Dub
8. Follow You [feat. Aluna]
9. Paris Piano

Ezra Collective Announce New Album, Enlist Sampa the Great for New Song ‘Life Goes On’

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Ezra Collective Announce New Album, Enlist Sampa the Great for New Song ‘Life Goes On’

Ezra Collective have announced their new album Where I’m Meant To Be, which lands on November 4 via Partisan Records. It includes collaborations with Kojey Radical, Emeli Sandé, Nao, and Sampa the Great, who features on the lead single ‘Life Goes On’. Check out its accompanying video, directed by Nathan Miller, below.

“London meets Lusaka. Moments of joy, moments of struggle, but united in a spirit that we must carry on. Life must go on,” Ezra Collective stated in a press release. “We write our music with a consistent will to push the boundaries of what we can mix jazz with. This incorporates the energies of southern African vibes, mixed with our own style of London jazz. And there’s no better person to voice this beauty than the queen, Sampa the Great.”

Where I’m Meant To Be Cover Artwork:

Where I’m Meant To Be Tracklist:

1. Life Goes On [feat. Sampa the Great]
2. Victory Dance
3. No Confusion [feat. Kojey Radical]
4. Welcome To My World
5. Togetherness
6. Ego Killah
7. Smile
8. Live Strong
9. Siesta [feat. Emeli Sandé]
10. Words by Steve
11. Belonging
12. Never The Same Again
13. Words by TJ
14. Love In Outer Space [feat. Nao]

jaimie branch, Free-Jazz Trumpeter and Composer, Dies at 39

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jaimie branch, Free-Jazz Trumpeter and Composer, Dies at 39

jamie branch, the New York-via-Chicago avant-garde jazz composer and trumpeter, has died. The label International Anthem announced the news on Twitter, writing: “At 9:21 pm on Monday, August 22, composer and trumpeter jaimie branch passed away in her home in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Her family, friends and community are heart broken.” She was 39.

Born in Huntington, Long Island and raised in Wilmette, Illinois, branch began playing trumpet when she was nine. After earning her undergraduate degree at the New England Conservatory of Music, where she studied under the likes of John McNeil, Joe Morris, and Steve Lacy, branch returned to Chicago and started performing with artists such as Keefe Jackson, Jason Ajemian, and Tim Daisy. She spent two years at Baltimore’s Towson University before moving to New York in 2015, releasing her first solo album, Fly or Die, in 2017. Two years later, she followed it up with Fly or Die II: Bird Dogs of Paradise and collaborated with flutist Anne La Berge and violist Ig Henneman on the album Dropping Stuff and Other Folk Songs. Another Fly or Die record, FLY or DIE LIVE, arrived in 2021.

Earlier this year, branch’s project with drummer Jason Nazary, Anteloper, released a new album called Pink Dolphins. She also contributed to the debut LP by Eli Winter, which came out last week. In addition to her work as a solo artist, brach has appeared alongside indie rock groups including TV on the Radio, Spoon, Belle Orchestre, Local H, and Atlas Moth.

“jaimie was a daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and teacher; she touched countless numbers of people with her music and spirit, both of which are fearless, truthful and beautiful, and will live on in hearts and ears forever,” International Anthem’s statement continued. “jaimie’s family asks not just for your thoughts and prayers but also for your action. Show your love and support for your family and friends and anyone who may be in need — just like jaimie did for all of us.”

Capitol Records “Severs Ties” With Virtual Rapper FN Meka After Online Backlash

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Capitol Records “Severs Ties” With Virtual Rapper FN Meka After Online Backlash

Capitol Records has “severed ties” with AI rapper and TikTok influencer FN Meka, who became the subject of online backlash surrounding his use of the N-word. Critics also shared an old image from one of Meka’s accounts of the rapper in a scene of police brutality.

“CMG has severed ties with the FN Meka project, effective immediately,” a representative of Capitol Music Group said in a statement to The New York Times. “We offer our deepest apologies to the Black community for our insensitivity in signing this project without asking enough questions about equity and the creative process behind it. We thank those who have reached out to us with constructive feedback in the past couple of days – your input was invaluable as we came to the decision to end our association with the project.”

Capitol Records announced it had “signed” FN Meka on August 14, describing him as an “AI powered robot rapper” and “the world’s first A.R. artist to sign with a major label.” FN Meka’s first single ‘Florida Water’ featured Gunna and gaming streamer Clix.

Just hours before Capitol’s announcement, the activist organization Blackout issued a statement asking for the label to cut ties with FN Meka and calling the project “an amalgamation of gross stereotypes.” It also specifically pointed out the involvement of Gunna, who is currently in jail on RICO charges. Their statement reads:

It has come to our attention that your company has decided to partner with Factory New on signing the artificially designed ‘rapper’ FN Meka. While we applaud innovation in tech that connects listeners to music and enhances the experience, we find fault in the lack of awareness in how offensive this caricature is. It is a direct insult to the Black community and our culture. An amalgamation of gross stereotypes, appropriative mannerisms that derive from Black artists, complete with slurs infused in lyrics.

This digital effigy is a careless abomination and disrespectful to real people who face real consequences in real life. For example, Gunna, a Black artist who is featured on a song with FN Meka, is currently incarcerated for rapping the same type of lyrics this robot mimics. The difference is, your artificial rapper will not be subject to federal charges for such.

For your company to approve this shows a serious lack of diversity and resounding amount of tone deaf leadership, this is simply unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

We demand this partnership be terminated, a formal public apology be issued, FN Meka removed from all platforms. Furthermore, all monies spent by Capitol Records and Factory New for this project will be allocated to charitable organizations that directly support Black youth in the arts, as well as marketing budgets for Black artists signed to Capitol Records. We look forward to your response and compliance.

In 2021, Genius revealed that the creators behind FN Meka are brothers Chris and Brandon Le, who teamed with Factory New co-founder Anthony Martini (of hardcore band E.Town Concrete) to launch the project. Talking about FN Meka’s origins in a 2021 interview with Music Business Worldwide, Martini said:

We’ve developed a proprietary AI technology that analyzes certain popular songs of a specified genre and generates recommendations for the various elements of song construction: lyrical content, chords, melody, tempo, sounds, etc. We then combine these elements to create the song.

As of now, a human voice performs the vocals, but we are working towards the ability to have a computer come up with and perform its own words – and even collaborate with other computers as “co-writer.”

In a new interview with The New York Times, Martini said he anticipated the rapper’s cancellation due to “blogs that have latched onto a clickbait headline and created this narrative.” He described FN Meka as “a Black guy” and “not this malicious plan of white executives,” adding that it’s “literally no different from managing a human artist, except that it’s digital.” He also noted that the team behind the project was “actually one of the most diverse teams you can get” and that Martini was “the only white person involved.”

Watch: A Jazzman’s Blues Official Trailer

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Watch: A Jazzman’s Blues Official Trailer

Featuring juke joint blues in the deep South, A Jazzman’s Blues is a sweeping tale of forbidden love that unfolds forty years of secrets and lies. The film stars Joshua Boone and Solea Pfeiffer as star-crossed lovers Bayou and Leanne alongside a cast that includes Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Milauna Jemai Jackson, Brent Antonello, Brad Benedict, Kario Marcel, Lana Young and Ryan Eggold. Ruth B. performs the film’s original song, which was arranged and produced by multi-Grammy winner & two-time Academy Award nominee Terence Blanchard, with music by Aaron Zigman and choreography by Debbie Allen.

Watch the trailer for A Jazzman’s Blues below.

Easy Ways to Enhance Your Sports Betting Experience

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Easy Ways to Enhance Your Sports Betting Experience

Online sports betting has been around for years since the internet became mainstream. For some time now, online sports betting sites have become very popular. People are increasingly opting for online sites as they get connected to many options. Most importantly, online casinos allow avid gamblers to bet on their favorite teams anytime and from any location.

While most people view online sports betting sites as a way to wager on their favorite teams for fun, others use them to generate an extra income. A wholesome sports betting experience is a culmination of fun, making the most of bonuses and promotions. Every day, millions of avid players login in across numerous online casinos.

The online casino industry has continued to thrive thanks to significant technological advancements and innovations. Sites today cater better to their members’ needs by providing multiple sports options to bet on. If you’ve already been betting on matches in the NFL league and are looking to enhance your experience, here are some quick and easy ways to do this.

  1. Choose a trustworthy site

An easy, effective way to boost your experience online is to choose a reputable betting site. The rationale is that good casinos offer the best sports and games, and the selection is also broad. Moreover, legitimate casinos provide high-quality services. For example, they typically offer bonuses and promotions to new players. Another crucial reason to choose a reputable casino is for safe and secure sports betting.

Legitimate sites are licensed, which means they are bound by law to protect your betting activities. While checking for licensing, ensure that you sign onto a site offering quality customer services. Whenever you are having issues while betting, reliable customer support representatives will address your concerns and sort your problems swiftly and comprehensively.

  1. Take advantage of bonuses

The second way to improve your online experience is to take advantage of your bonuses and promotions. New users are always offered bonuses and promotions when they sign up on sites. When you become a new member, take advantage of bonuses and rewards, which can be in the form of free spins, money, or free play. At times, you might even win free cash after making your first deposit for real cash games. If you’re looking for some codes, get your Caesars Kentucky promo code since it will be launching soon.

Besides the new user bonuses and incentives, online sports betting sites offer regular promotions to regular players and members. These are often in the form of cashback, VIP programs, and reload bonuses. Ensure that you understand each reward before applying it to improve your gameplay.

  1. Play for free

Many people who bet on online sites have no prior experience with land-based betting, such as horse-race betting. A common misconception among online gamblers is they need to spend a lot of cash to win their games. That cannot be any further removed from the truth. If you desire to enjoy the online gaming experience, there is no reason to have to spend a lot of your money right from the start.

Most reputable online sites offer a wide range of free games that you can choose from. Furthermore, you can also use free demos. This will allow you to learn how to play different games if you want to try something other than sports betting. Henceforth, you will have an enhanced skill set and knowledge going into real cash games, including traditional casino games and mainstream sports.

  1. Have a bankroll and manage it well

When you gamble online without having and sticking to your bankroll, you are setting yourself up for frustration. The best way to go about online sports betting is to manage your money well. Most successful gamblers are very hands-on with their bankroll management. The goal is to ensure that your bankroll lasts you a more extended period. Before playing real-money games, come up with a reasonable budget.

Set aside a reasonable amount and, if possible, open a separate bank account for the gambling money. Efficient bankroll management is also about knowing your limit and understanding when it is time to stop. Never go broke betting on online sites. Apart from getting yourself in debt, it might ruin your experience forever. If you start noticing that you might have a gambling addiction problem, please seek help.

  1. Always take breaks

Regarding sports betting, practice is the surest way to build and strengthen your skillset. And although playing in online casinos is exciting, you must take frequent breaks. A break allows you to rest your body and mind, which is absolutely necessary. It protects you from over-exerting yourself and experiencing burnout.

If you are an obsessive player and find yourself playing, analyzing, and betting on matches for extensive hours, consider taking a step back. Try to play for a reasonable number of hours and space your breaks using a timer. These intervals will allow you to recharge and return to wagering on your sports with a fresh and focused mind.

Conclusion

There are several strategies at the disposal of anyone looking to improve their online betting experience. Others include betting on fantasy tournaments and playing with friends. If you have been in a slump of late, these five tips should help you bounce back and make the experience more worthwhile.

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