Caracara have released a new single called ‘Colorglut’, which features guest vocals from Circa Survive’s Anthony Green. It’s the latest offering from the Philadelphia band’s forthcoming sophomore full-length New Preoccupations, which is out this Friday (March 25) via Memory Music, following previous cuts ‘Hyacinth’ and ‘Strange Interactions in the Night’. Check it out below.
Camp Cope Release New Single ‘Jealous’
Camp Cope have unveiled a new single, ‘Jealous’, taken from their upcoming third album Running With the Hurricane, which is out this Friday (March 25) via Run For Cover Records. The track follows previous offering ‘Blue’ and the title track. Give it a listen below.
Last month, Camp Cope performed ‘Blue’ and ‘Running With the Hurricane’, as well as an unreleased song called ‘Sing Your Heart Out’, on CBS Saturday Morning. They also covered Sam Fender’s ‘Seventeen Going Under’ for triple j’s Like a Version.
Danny Elfman and Trent Reznor Team Up on New Song ‘Native Intelligence’
Danny Elfman and Trent Reznor have teamed up for a new version of ‘Native Intelligence’, a track from Elfman’s latest solo album Big Mess. Check it out below.
Elfman and Reznor previously joined forces for a new rendition of the Big Mess track ‘True’. Both reworkings will appear on a limited-edition box set of the LP, which will also include new remixes by HEALTH, clipping. and more, as well as unreleased songs featuring Rebekah Del Rio, FEVER333, Blixa Bargeld, and others. Danny Elfman is set to perform at Coachella next month.
This Week’s Best New Songs: Arcade Fire, Dazy & Militarie Gun, Sudan Archives, and More
Throughout the week, we update our Best New Songs playlist with the new releases that caught our attention the most, be it a single leading up to the release of an album or a newly unveiled deep cut. And each Monday, we round up the best new songs released over the past week (the eligibility period begins on Monday and ends Sunday night) in this best new music segment.
On this week’s list, we have Arcade Fire’s ‘The Lightning I, II’, the lead single from their forthcoming album WE, whose communal spirit makes it feel less like a comeback than a homecoming; ‘Home Maker’, the joyful and hypnotic new single from Sudan Archives, which builds on the possibilities of domesticity; ’Pressure Cooker’, an undeniably infectious slice of ‘90s alt-rock from lo-fi pop outfit Dazy and LA post-hardcore band Militarie Gun; The Smile’s mesmerizing ‘Skirting on the Surface’, which dates back to Radiohead’s In Rainbows sessions; ‘Lightning’, a bold highlight from Charli XCX’s new album CRASH; ROSALÍA’s ‘HENTAI’, a delicate ballad co-written and produced with Pharrell Williams; Ethel Cain’s ‘Gibson Girl’, the lead offering from her upcoming debut LP Preacher’s Daughter, which conjures a shadowy, slow-burning atmosphere and is all the more thrilling for it; and ’So Unimportant’, a gorgeous and richly arranged new collaboration from Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and Ethan Gruska.
Best New Songs: March 21, 2022
Arcade Fire, ‘The Lightning I, II’
Sudan Archives, ‘Home Maker’
Song of the Week: Dazy & Militarie Gun, ‘Pressure Cooker’
The Smile, ‘Skrting on the Surface’
Charli XCX, ‘Lightning’
ROSALÍA, ‘HENTAI’
Ethel Cain, ‘Gibson Girl’
Ethan Gruska & Bon Iver, ‘So Unimportant’
Watch the Weeknd’s Appearance in New Episode of ‘The Simpsons’
The Weeknd made a guest appearance in a new episode of The Simpsons, which aired last night (March 20). Abel Tesfaye voiced an animated character called Orion Hughes, a child influencer who owns the fictional skate brand ‘Slipreme’. In the episode, titled ‘Bart the Cool Kid’, Hughes helps Bart become cool, and Homer ends up rallying local dads to adopt the style of Weeknd’s character. Watch clips from it below.
Back in 2020, the Weeknd lent his voice to a character that loosely resembled himself in an episode of American Dad. The episode also featured an original song he co-wrote called ‘I’m a Virgin’.
Earlier this year, the Weeknd released his latest album, Dawn FM, the follow-up to 2020’s After Hours.
Keep it real, little groms. pic.twitter.com/GTNWMtAgko
— The Simpsons (@TheSimpsons) March 21, 2022
😱 😱 pic.twitter.com/legKo01oUl
— The Simpsons (@TheSimpsons) March 21, 2022
Weezer Release New ‘SZNZ: Spring’ EP
Earlier this week, Weezer announced four EPs themed around each of the four seasons. Today, to coincide with the spring equinox, the first of those releases, SZNZ: Spring, has been unveiled via Crush Music/Atlantic Records. The seven-track EP includes the previously shared single ‘A Little Bit of Love’ and was produced by Jake Sinclair, Ethan Gruska, and Suzy Shinn. Stream it below.
Each installment of the SZNZ project is set to be released on the first day of every season will interpolate a movement from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Tomorrow (March 21), Weezer will play ‘A Little Bit of Love’ on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Last year, Weezer put out two albums: OK Human and Van Weezer.
Will Butler Has Left Arcade Fire
Will Butler, a founding member of Arcade Fire and the younger brother of frontman Win Butler, has announced that he’s left the band. Breaking the news on Twitter, Butler wrote, “I left at the end of last year, after the new record was complete. There was no acute reason beyond that I’ve changed — and the band has changed — over the last almost 20 years. Time for new things.”
He continued: “I’m working on a new record; booking some shows this summer. I’m working on music for a David Adjmi play (which is so good). A few other projects percolating. Thank you to anyone who’s come out to AF shows, or bought a record, or loves our music. It’s meaningful to be part of your lives. Thank you to the crew, staff, management, label people, bands, artists, and friends who have helped bring our vision to life for so many years. The band are still my friends and family. I’ll be around! See you around!”
Will Butler joined Arcade Fire shortly after the group was formed and has contributed to every release since the band’s debut album, 2004’s Funeral, including their new album WE. However, he does not appear on the music video for its lead single ‘The Lightning I, II’, which arrived earlier this week.
Will Butler’s last solo album was 2020’s Generations. Before that, he issued Friday Night in 2016 and his solo debut Policy in 2015.
I left at the end of last year, after the new record was complete. There was no acute reason beyond that I’ve changed—and the band has changed—over the last almost 20 years. Time for new things.
— Will Butler (@butlerwills) March 19, 2022
I was at Paul Farmer’s memorial service last weekend. The words from the ceremony, and the challenge of his life, remain at the front of my mind: pic.twitter.com/32K4Svwbsp
— Will Butler (@butlerwills) March 19, 2022
Thank you to anyone who’s come out to AF shows, or bought a record, or loves our music. It’s meaningful to be part of your lives. Thank you to the crew, staff, management, label people, bands, artists, and friends who have helped bring our vision to life for so many years
— Will Butler (@butlerwills) March 19, 2022
I’ll be around! See you around!
—Will
— Will Butler (@butlerwills) March 19, 2022
Rosalía Unveils New Video for ‘Candy’
Rosalía has shared a new music video for ‘Candy’, a track off her just-released album MOTOMAMI. The Stillz-directed clip sees her singing the song from a Japanese karaoke bar as she parties with a group of friends. Watch it below.
MOTOMAMI, the follow-up to 2018’s El Mal Querer, came out yesterday (March 18). It includes the previously released singles ‘Hentai’, ‘Chicken Teryaki’, ‘SAOKO’, as well as the Weeknd collaboration ‘LA FAMA’.
Princess Nokia Shares Video for New Single ‘No Effort’
Princess Nokia has shared a new single called ‘No Effort’. The track arrives with an accompanying video directed by Travis Libin and featuring the StuntGuyz BMX crew. Check it out below.
Since releasing her albums Everything Sucks and Everything Is Beautiful in 2020, Princess Nokia has signed to Arista Records and dropped the singles ‘It’s Not My Fault’ and the Yung Baby Tate-assisted ‘Boys Are From Mars’ last year.
Here’s Why You Should Start A Clothing Line
There’s no denying that brands in the fashion world conjure up all kinds of exciting new clothing lines and trends each year. It’s one of the most creative industries to get involved with, and one where many new names make waves and ultimately help shape future trends.
If you’ve got a creative eye and enjoy fashion, you could become one of those new brands and potentially end up with a world-famous fashion business.
That might seem like a far-fetched idea to you. But, it’s not impossible, and it’s something many fashion designers and lovers have done before. If you’re still not convinced, check out the following reasons why it could make sense to start a new clothing line:
It’s A New Experience
The first thing to keep in mind about starting a clothing line is that it’ll be a new experience for you.
Sure, some new experiences are great, and others are not-so-great. But, your passion for fashion will surely mean you have the highest chance of success with your new business idea.
Also, you can surround yourself with business professionals to help you on your journey.
For example, mentors and advisors can ensure you make sound business decisions relating to manufacturing and marketing. Plus, online notarization partners will help you protect your innovative clothing designs.
Help Address Manufacturing Concerns
The ugly truth about fashion is there are some subjects that people don’t really like talking about – and one of them is manufacturing. Fast fashion, for instance, usually means consumers end up with cheap clothing made by people in terrible and unfair conditions.
Be a fashion pioneer and help effect change in the industry by working with companies providing ethical clothing manufacturing and using eco-friendly materials.
Those positives don’t just help you to shape the industry – they are also excellent selling points for people to buy your clothing.
Add Something Different To The Industry
While it’s true that fashion brands add interesting new clothing lines and ranges for consumer consumption, one fact to keep in mind is how they can sometimes be rehashes of previous trends.
For instance, jeans manufacturers are offering flares (bell-bottoms) to revive the 1970s trend but not coming up with an equally eye-catching trend idea from scratch.
By creating a new clothing line, you have the opportunity to add something different to the industry and potentially be a new fashion trend-setter.
Build Something Amazing
Have you ever looked at a fashion brand and thought to yourself that they really inspire you? Perhaps you’ve seen how they have made great strides at turning the industry around by making it more responsible and ethical in various sectors?
You might not know it right now, but you likely have the same qualities as such fashion brands. When you start a new fashion business, you could potentially build something amazing and be that same inspirational brand for other people!
Offer Something Consumers Actually Want
The fashion world always conjures up all kinds of weird and wonderful clothing lines. Yes, it’s always exciting to experiment and come up with concepts that have previously been beyond people’s comprehension.
However, most people generally have similar fashion tastes and needs. If you see competing brands coming up with clothing designs that consumers seldom buy, now is your chance to plug that gap in the market.
As a creative individual, you’ve already got a good idea of the types of garments and accessories you want to create. Complete your idea by researching the things that people actually want, and you’ll have a winning formula for a new clothing line.
Technology Can Help You Realize Your Dreams
There is a common misconception among people new to the fashion industry that new clothing designs must get sketched and prototyped on paper. Yes, that might have been the case many years ago, but technology has its place in the fashion industry.
For example, today’s creative designers use computer modeling software to create new clothing designs and visualize them on 3D or 4D models. They also use those computer designs to cut the fabric according to each measurement and specification for the perfect fit.
Become A Fashion Icon
Last but not least, when you start a new clothing line, it could mean that you have the potential to become a fashion icon.
As you know, some brands are very iconic – even new ones that haven’t been established in the market for very long. Your new brand could be a future iconic fashion brand!
