Japanese Breakfast was the musical guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show earlier today (January 28), performing her Jubilee single ‘Be Sweet’. Watch it below.
Jubilee was released in June of last year. Earlier this month, Michelle Zauner brought the album track ‘Slide Tackle’ to The Late Late Show With James Corden and shared a cover of Yoko Ono’s ‘Nobody Ses Me Like You Do’. Japanese Breakfast is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album at the 2022 Grammys.
The Cool Kids – the rap duo of Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish – have shared the details of their new album, Before Shit Got Weird. It’s out on March 3 and includes guest spots from Chance the Rapper, J.I.D, 6lack, Guapdad 4000, and more. The album – their first since 2017’s Special Grand Master Deluxe Edition – features the previously released singles ‘All or Nothing’ with Larry June, ‘Hibachi’ with Key!, and ‘Dapper Dan Leather’, as well as a new track called ‘It’s Yours, Pt. 2’. Check it out below.
Before Shit Got Weird Tracklist:
1. It’s in the Mix (Introduction)
2. Horizon Island [feat. Gabby!]
3. Scam Likely (Interlude)
4. Hibachi [feat. Key!]
5. Dapper Dan Leather
6. Pick Up on Line 6
7. It’s Yours, Pt. 2
8. All or Nothing [feat. Larry June]
9. Too Bad [feat. Pell and A-Trak]
10. I’m Coming Over There [feat. Guapdad 4000]
11. Lightwerk [feat. 6lack and J.I.D]
12. Strictly Business (EPMD)
13. Triumph Pt. 2. [feat. Pac Div and Don Cannon]
14. Riding Clean [feat. Nic Jr.]
15. Low Sodium [feat. Chance the Rapper]
16. Warm Handshakes
When in pain, most people’s first reaction is reaching for a box of painkillers so they can quickly alleviate the discomfort. However, even though paracetamol and ibuprofen are highly effective medicines, sometimes they aren’t the best solution. The overuse of painkillers is connected with several side effects such as drowsiness and nausea and may lead to addiction.
That’s why more and more people look for different means of soothing their aches. They find relief in alternative medicine, which offers a natural approach to the problem.
Many painkillers found in nature have been used for centuries before over-the-counter medicine was invented. Alternative solutions include CBD products for pain relief, essential oils, turmeric, capsaicin, ginger, and more.
Dealing with pain can seriously impede your daily performance, so it’s important to know what may bring you relief in your suffering. Below, you’ll find a list of some of the natural painkillers to treat your ache.
Cannabidiol, or CBD for short, is extracted from the hemp plant, and it has no psychoactive effects. It means that you won’t get high after using it. At the same time, CBD is a potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent.
Cannabidiol can be found in different forms such as drops, sprays, or capsules, so you can choose the type that works best for you. The most recommended way of taking CBD is through CBD oil, which is applied sublingually or added to food.
Essential oils are another type of painkiller which you may use to alleviate your discomfort. They are extracted from plants and herbs and have natural healing properties. There are many essential oils you can use to treat your pain, including peppermint, lavender, wintergreen, ginger, clove, cinnamon, rosemary, oregano, thyme, cajeput, eucalyptus, and myrrh.
The best part about Revive essential oils is their versatility when it comes to using them against pain. You can apply them topically on the affected area or add them to water during bathtime. The latter is especially useful for muscle aches and pains because it will allow you to soak your whole body in the product. Another great benefit of essential oils is that their smell can help you relieve stress and anxiety, which are both connected with pain.
Turmeric is a spice widely used in Indian cuisine, but it also has exceptional medicinal properties. It will reduce inflammation and ease your pain because it contains curcumin, an active ingredient that can fight against pain. Also, turmeric will keep your inflammation at bay because it lowers histamine levels and reduces the number of compounds associated with inflammation.
You can add turmeric to your food to relieve your pain because it’s a highly versatile spice. Many people also mix in a little bit of turmeric into their teas or even their coffee to boost the effects of this painkiller.
This is a substance found in hot peppers, and it has been used for ages as an analgesic. Capsaicin increases the level of endorphins in your blood, making you feel more relaxed and relieving pain like any other relaxant drug without causing any side effects. Also, capsaicin has anti-inflammatory properties and can reduce swelling and irritation when applied topically.
Capsaicin can be found in topical creams and balms meant to relieve muscle aches and arthritis pain. You can also find it in ointments and patches, but they may cause a burning sensation if you don’t use them correctly. If you feel some discomfort when applying capsaicin topically, simply wash it off with warm water and soap until all traces of it are gone.
Ginger is one of the oldest spices that have been used for culinary purposes since ancient times. Its distinct flavor makes it an excellent addition to your favorite dishes, but it’s also beneficial for your health. It contains gingerols — the active ingredients that aid digestion, reduce nausea and vomiting, relieve spasms, and help fight inflammation. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, it’s also effective against arthritis and rheumatism.
Ginger is another example of alternative medicine that is a natural analgesic. A study from 2009 states that ginger is just as effective as ibuprofen for reducing the aches caused by menstrual cramps. To try out ginger for yourself, make a tea out of fresh ginger root or take ginger capsules, so you get the maximum effect of this natural painkiller.
Cloves have been used in cooking for many centuries. Their standout features are their anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. The active ingredient in cloves is eugenol, a compound known to relieve pain when applied topically. Cloves also contain beta-caryophyllene, which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent on the central nervous system.
You can use them for cooking to reduce swelling, stiffness, and pain. Add a few drops of essential clove oil to some water and soak a towel in it. Apply the warm cloth to your aches and pains, then wrap it around the affected area to let the oil do its thing.
Even though you might think they aren’t as potent as their over-the-counter counterparts, alternative means of treating pain can be used to get rid of the discomfort and allow you to go about your daily routine. Cloves, ginger, turmeric, and others can bring more happiness to your life by relieving pain and making you feel more relaxed.
If you’re not fond of popping pills all the time, natural painkillers are a good option for you. In addition to being cheaper than prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicine, they will give you similar relief without causing side effects. You can still use them as needed or on a regular basis when you have many discomforts to deal with.
James Blake has joined forces with British musician Labrinth for a new song called ‘Pick Me Up’, taken from the soundtrack to the latest season of the HBO series Euphoria. Give it a listen below.
Euphoria Season 2 (An HBO Original Series Soundtrack) is set to arrive on February 25 via Interscope in partnership with HBO. It will also include Tove Lo’s ‘How Long’ and Lana Del Rey’s ‘Watercolor Eyes’. Last year, the show featured Billie Eilish and Rosalía’s collaboration ‘Lo Vas a Olvidar’. Labrinth, the show’s lead composer, received an Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the song ‘All for Us’ in 2020.
James Blake’s most recent LP, Friends That Break Your Heart, came out last fall.
After announcing their collaboration earlier this week, Disclosure and Zedd have teamed up for a new single titled ‘You’ve Got to Let Go If You Want To Be Free’. Check it out below.
“Lyrically this song is my coping mechanism for dealing with anxiety,” Zedd explained in a press release. “Sometimes you need to remember where you are instead of holding onto where you want to be. Whether you’re socially anxious, too drunk, or even loving life- I hope that you dance to this song and remember that you’re free!”
Disclosure’s Guy Lawrence added: “While I was tinkering with the drums, Howard was coming up with the lyrics and melodies. We all kind of chimed in as to how it should flow, how the structure of this song should rise and fall based off of Anton‘s baseline and built the harmonies on top of that. It pretty much came together in a day as all of our favourite ones seem to do so”.
Speaking about the collaboration, Disclosure commented: “We have known Anton for several years but never had the opportunity to get in the same room and make some noise together. When the time came, he arrived with one of his analog synthesisers and started jamming on it. He pretty much came up with the whole baseline to the tune in one take playing it by hand which was blowing my mind – it inspired the vibe of the whole song.”
“The entire process of working on this song was incredibly collaborative, creative, inspiring and most importantly FUN,” Zedd said. “It felt like we were in a band, jamming out and playing off each other’s ideas leading us to a place we wouldn’t have reached on our own.”
Bloc Party have released another single from their upcoming LP Alpha Games. Following November’s ‘Traps’, ‘The Girls Are Fighting’ arrives with an accompanying video featuring the band that takes place in the Repton Boxing Club, an old Victorian Bath House in East London’s Bethnal Green turned boxing club. Check it out below.
“There was no specific incident that inspired this song – it was more a composite of lots of things I’ve seen over the years when being in clubs and seeing violence erupt with feuding love rivals,” Kele said of ‘The Girls Are Fighting’ in a statement. “I’ve always had a slight obsession with those sorts of moments; like a fuse being lit, when actions turn from words into violence. You can learn a lot about who people really are in those moments. I think ‘The Girls Are Fighting’ is kind of self-explanatory – someone’s been selling dreams to someone they shouldn’t have and it’s caught up with them. I just wanted to capture that moment of going from naught to ten in an evening, in a sweaty nightclub. I’m really pleased with the arrangement for this track because it has this 1970s glam rock feel meets Adam Ant feel. I love what Louise is doing on the tom toms.”
Alpha Games is due out April 29 via Infectious/BMG.
Pivot Gang co-founder Saba has enlisted fellow Chicago rapper G Herbo for ‘Survivor’s Guilt’, the latest single from his upcoming album Few Good Things. The track was co-produced by Daoud and daedaePIVOT. Give it a listen below.
Few Good Things is set to land on February 4. It includes the previously released singles ‘Fearmonger’, ‘Stop That’, and the Krayzie Bone collaboration ‘Come My Way’, as well as collaborations with Pivot Gang, Black Thought, 6LACK, Smino, Mereba, Fousheé, Benjamin Earl Turner, and more.
Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul have shared a new track, ‘Ceci n’est pas un cliché’, the latest offering from their forthcoming debut album. Check it out below.
“This song is an accumulation of all the cliché lyrics so often used in pop music,” Adigéry explained in a press release. “It came about when we were touring and heard a song on the radio opening with “I was walking down the street” which made us strongly cringe. But the thing is, cringing is a shared passion of Bolis and I. So we passionately made a song out of it called ‘Ceci n’est pas un cliché’. Even more passionately we performed ourselves into a video about all the clichés we see in the magic world of musical genres. The musician in all it’s glory, capturing momentum and delivering a top notch performance, gazing into the light that’s called inspiration. And so for once and for all, please leave Magritte alone…!”
Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul’s Topical Dancer arrives on March 4 via Deewee, the label run by Soulwax, who co-wrote and co-produced the LP. The duo previously shared the singles ‘Blenda’, ‘Thank You’, and ‘HAHA’.
So this year you have planned to host a party in your restaurant. If you are already panicking with the thought of all planning and making arrangements and deciding to quit. Do not just scream as yet; here, we have listed all the party hacks you need to know for sailing through all the hassles of planning an awesome and rocking party in your restaurant.
Instead of starting at the last moment, play smart and start early. Make a rough plan of different things you want to include in the party. Planning will give you ample time to avoid any last moment hindrances and make all the necessary bookings on time. Make a list of food you would be providing your guest, band or celebrity you want to bring in and other essential party entertainment. This will work as a party itinerary.
Instead of calling everyone and inviting them, post your party invites on WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram. Keep posting all the updates, when the party will start, location, entry charges, party packages you are offering and other important details.
Everyone should be updated about your party, offer tickets at a minimal price, free or some discounts. You can even request various social media influencers to post about your party in exchange for free tickets, start hashtags contests and other interesting ways of spreading the word about your party.
Create a party event page for your restaurant party so that other people can share it.
Choose a theme that can help set the tone of the party. Choosing pieces will give you a better idea about decor, food and lighting to make the ambiance of your party special. This will make your party even more interesting and enjoyable. Add selfie points or decorated backdrop to have Instagram-worthy pictures to share.
Plan something exclusive at the party, the food you usually don’t serve regularly. Add some quick munchies and easy-to-eat food items such as pizza or burgers.
Since you are planning a casual affair, you need to schedule an entertainment that keeps people hooked to the party. Music is a soul for any party; that is why not just food, focus on providing your guest with good music.
Hire a live bands that can customize music according to your party and entertain your guests.
Parties can get crowded, and you don’t want your guest to wait in a queue to place orders for drinks and food. It’s better to handle everything digitally and use applications to make it easy for guests to order. This will also reduce your waiter’s stress to run around attending to each table and guest instead; all they have to do is deliver their food and drink orders to their tables.
Apart from food and entertainment, plan something in-between the party to make it more interesting. For instance, you can plan lucky draws, a performance by a celebrity or a stand-up comedy for your guest. Do not forget to hire a photographer to capture all moments of the party.
Giving your guest a souvenir or something to remember by the end of the party would leave your guest surprised and happy. Do not forget to ask for feedback from your guest after 2-3 days. This will give you an idea of how the party went and what elements you should focus on next time you plan a party.
These tips will help you in planning a party with ease in your restaurant. Food and entertainment are the essences of any party. Focus on keeping things simple, easy and relaxing for your guests.
In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on January 28, 2022:
Amber Mark has released her debut album, Three Dimensions Deep, via PMR/Interscope. Arriving four years after the singer-songwriter’s second EP Conexão, the record includes the previously released songs ‘Softly’, ‘What It Is’, ‘Worth It’, ‘Competition’, and ‘Foreign Things’. “Three Dimensions Deep is a musical journey of what questions you begin to ask yourself when you start looking to the universe for answers,” Mark explained in press materials. “I can only go as deep as the third dimension as that’s how we see the world, but what about when you start looking to the universe within for answers.”
Having written for the Broadway musical Hadestown, Bonny Light Horseman, and Big Red Machine, Anaïs Mitchell is back with her first solo album in a decade. Out now via BMG, the self-titled record was produced by Josh Kaufman and features contributions from Michael Lewis, JT Bates, Thomas Bartlett, and Aaron Dessner, as well as string and flute arrangements from Nico Muhly. “During the first pandemic summer I was staying on the family farm where I grew up, in a little house that belonged to my grandparents when they were alive. I could see the stars for the first time in a long time,” Mitchell said of the inspiration behind the album in press materials. “I wasn’t traveling anywhere, or even doing much of anything, for the first time in a long time.”
Thyla have put out their debut self-titled album via Easy Life. Ahead of the release, the Brighton trio – vocalist Millie Duthie, bassist Dan Hole, and drummer Danny Southwell – unveiled the tracks ‘Gum’, ‘3’, and Flush’. The record follows two EPs, 2019’s What’s On Your Mind and 2020’s Everything at Once. “The social contract has been broken and now our music and what we write about makes even more sense,” Thyla explained in press materials. “Our album began as a progression of the inward journeys we’re all on and right now, it has never been more relevant to the individual who may be looking for help with whatever they’re going through.”
Katie Dey has a new album out called forever music. Recorded entirely by Dey, the follow-up to 2020’s Mydata is available as a Bandcamp exclusive, although she noted in a press release that “it may be released on streaming services in the future if i feel like it.” Calling it the “most vulnerable and straightforward music i’ve ever made,” she said of the album in a statement: “forever music is about the eternal power of music and genuine love between women. its about staying alive as long as possible, in defiance against all odds, through life-threatening sickness in world made to hurt u, doing what little things possible to care for the people you love the most.” Dey previewed it with the singles ‘unfurl’ and ‘real love’.
London slowcore four-piece deathcrash have issued their debut LP, Return, which is out now via untitled (recs). The album, which the band recorded live with an emphasis on collaboration, was preceded by the singles ‘Doomcrash’, ‘Unwind’, ‘Horses’. Since forming in 2019, deathcrash – comprised of vocalist/guitarist Tiernan Banks, bassist Patrick Fitzgerald, guitarist Matthew Weinberger, and drummer Noah Bennett – have shared two EPs, 2019’s Sundown (A Collection of Home Recordings) and last year’s People thought my windows were stars.
Cloakroom have returned with a new LP called Dissolution Wave, out now via Relapse. In press materials, the band described the album – which follows 2019’s Time Well and 2015’s Further Out – as “a space western in which an act of theoretical physics – the dissolution wave –wipes out all of humanity’s existing art and abstract thought…. Written from the perspective of the album’s protagonist—an asteroid miner who writes songs by night.” Cloakroom guitarist/vocalist Doyle Martin added: “We lost a couple of close friends over the course of writing this record. Dreaming up another world felt easier to digest than the real nitty-gritty we’re immersed in every day.”
Pinegrove’s new album 11:11 is out today via Rough Trade. The follow-up 2020’s Marigold was mixed by Death Cab For Cutie guitarist Chris Walla, and it includes the previously shared tracks ‘Alaska’, ‘Orange’, and ‘Respirate’. “Calling the record 11:11 should be a heartening statement, though there’s certainly a range of emotion across the album,” frontman Evan Stephens Hall explained in a statement. “There’s much to be angry about right now, and a lot of grief to metabolize. But hopefully, the loudest notes are of unity, collectivity, and community. I want to open a space for people to feel all these things.”
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