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Kanye West Details New Album ‘Donda 2’, Executive Produced by Future

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Kanye West Details New Album ‘Donda 2’, Executive Produced by Future

Kanye West has announced his new album Donda 2. According to a post on his Instagram, the record will be executive produced by Future and is slated for release on February 22. Check it out below.

Steven Victor, who worked with West as the former chief operating offices of G.O.O.D. Music, said in an interview with Complex earlier this month that Ye had started working on “his new masterpiece Donda 2.” In a subequent interview, he revealed that the album was “coming sooner than you think.”

Donda 2 will be the follow-up to West’s last album Donda, which came out last August after multiple delays and three listenings events. The first part of a documentary about his life called Jeen-Yuhs premiered a few days ago.

 

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Planning A Big Event? Here’s Some Useful Advice

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Planning A Big Event? Here’s Some Useful Advice

Are you planning a big event? If so, you will want to make sure that everything goes off without a hitch. This can be a daunting task, but with the right advice, you can make it happen. This blog post will discuss some of the most important things to keep in mind when planning a big event. Follow these tips, and you will be on your way to throwing a successful affair.

Be selective of the event venue

One of the primary things to consider when planning a big event is the event venue. The seasoned providers of event venue solutions behind Mack Sennett Studios suggest that to make sure that the venue is in an accessible location. This way, guests won’t have to worry about getting lost on the way or spending too much time traveling. You should also take into account the size of the venue. If you are planning a large event, you will need a space that can accommodate all of your guests. By doing so, you will avoid the hassle and stress of having to turn people away because the venue is too full.In addition to securing the right venue, it’s essential to consider badge printing solutions for events to ensure smooth and organized guest check-ins. This way, you can streamline the process and focus on creating a memorable experience for your attendees.

Pick a date that works for everyone

Another important thing to consider when planning a big event is the date. You want to make sure that the date you choose will work for as many people as possible. This may mean avoiding busy times like holidays or weekends. You also need to take into account the time of year. If you are planning an outdoor event, make sure that it is not during the coldest months of the year. This way, you will avoid having to cancel due to bad weather.

Plan for enough seating

Another thing to keep in mind when planning a big event is seating. You will need to make sure that there is enough space for everyone who wants to attend. This means planning for more guests than you initially expect. You can always adjust the number of guests later, but it is much harder to add seats if you do not have enough room. Keep in mind that not everyone will want to sit down the entire time. You may also want to consider having some areas where people can stand and mingle.

Decide on other things such as entertainment as well as food and drinks

When planning a big event, it is important to think about entertainment, food, and drinks. In terms of entertainment, you will need to decide what type of event you are hosting. If you are throwing a party, you may want to hire a band or DJ. If you are holding a business event, you may want to have a speaker or panel discussion. As for food and drinks, you will need to decide on the menu and make sure that there is enough food and drink for everyone. You may also want to consider having a bar or cocktail hour.

Planning a big event can be a lot of work, but by following these tips, you can make the process a lot easier. By taking the time to plan, you will be able to relax and enjoy your event without having to worry about the details. So, what are you waiting for? Get started on your planning today.

The Smile Release New Single ‘The Smoke’

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The Smile Release New Single ‘The Smoke’

The Smile – the project of Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood plus Sons of Kemet’s Tom Skinner – have shared their second-ever single. ‘The Smoke’ follows ‘You Will Never Work in Television Again’, which arrived earlier this month and landed on our Best New Songs segment. Nigel Godrich produced the track, which features contributions from Sons of Kemet tuba player Theon Cross, jazz trumpeter Byron Wallen, saxophonists Chelsea Carmichael and Jason Yarde, trombonist Nathaniel Cross (brother of Theon), and multi-instrumentalist Robert Stillman. Check it out below.

The Smile will perform three consecutive live shows at Magazine London on January 29 and January 30 to a seated audience in the round. The performances will be broadcast in real time via livestream for online ticket holders and will take place the following times:

BROADCAST #1: London – 8pm Sat. / New York – 3pm Sat. / Los Angeles – 12pm Sat. / Sydney – 7am Sun. / Tokyo – 5am Sun.

BROADCAST #2: London – 1am Sun. / New York – 8pm Sat. / Los Angeles – 5pm Sat. / Sydney – 12pm Sun. / Tokyo – 10am Sun.

BROADCAST #3: London – 11am Sun. / New York – 6am Sun. / Los Angeles – 3am Sun. / Sydney – 10pm Sun. / Tokyo – 8pm Sun.

Tickets for the three livestreams are available here.

Ducks Ltd. Unveil New Song ‘Sheets of Grey’

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Ducks Ltd. Unveil New Song ‘Sheets of Grey’

Ducks Ltd. have released a new song called ‘Sheets of Grey’, the band’s first new music since their debut album Modern Fiction. They’ve also rescheduled their UK dates for the fall. Listen to the new track and check out those dates below.

“This song is actually one of the oldest in our catalog. We wrote it around the same time as ‘Get Bleak’ or maybe a little bit after, and played it live a bunch, but never quite finished it,” lead singer and guitarist Tom McGreevy said of ’50 Sheets of Grey’ in a statement. “We kept poking at it for a long time until we finally got it to where we wanted it to be, which happened during the Modern Fiction sessions. We ended up leaving it off the record as it didn’t quite thematically fit with the other songs, but I’m excited we’re finally getting to put it out as I’ve always liked it. It’s about the inertia of depression, and how hard it can be to break out of those cycles, but also about the pleasure of embracing that state. There is a certain, temporary comfort to be found in the abyss! Somewhere right before it inevitably becomes extremely awful.”

Modern Fiction came out last year via Carpark Records. Read our Artist Spotlight interview with Ducks Ltd.

Ducks Ltd. 2022 UK Tour Dates:

Sep 8 – Glasgow, UK – Broadcast
Sep 10 – Edinburgh, UK – Sneaky Petes
Sep 11 – Leeds, UK – Headrow House
Sep 13 – Manchester, UK – YES
Sep 14 – Birmingham, UK – Dark Horse
Sep 15 – London, UK – Windmill Brixton
Sep 16 – Brighton, UK – The Green Door Store
Sep 17 – Bristol, UK – The Crofters Rights
Sep 20 – Cardiff, UK – Clwb Ifor Bach

Watch Dijon Perform ‘Big Mike’s’ on ‘Fallon’

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Watch Dijon Perform ‘Big Mike’s’ on ‘Fallon’

Dijon made his television debut last night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where the Angeles-based singer and his band delivered a performance of ‘Big Mike’s’ from his new album Absolutely. Watch it below.

Released last year, Absolutely marks Dijon’s debut album following two EPs, 2019’s Sci Fi 1 and 2020’s How Do You Feel About Getting Married?. He’s set to tour in support of the LP later this year, joining Bon Iver for select dates before headlining a 17-date tour of the US in the summer.

Julie and Dany (Julie Doiron and Dany Placard) Announce New Album, Share New Song

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Julie and Dany (Julie Doiron and Dany Placard) Announce New Album, Share New Song

Julie and Dany, the duo of Julie Doiron and Dany Placard, have announced their first collaborative album. Produced entirely in their home in Memramcook, New Brunswick, Julie et Dany was written, composed, and recorded during quarantine between Quebec and its neighbouring province. It’s due for release on April 29 on Simone Records. Along with the announcement, they’ve shared a new song called ‘Mayo’. Check it out below and scroll down for the album’s cover artwork.

“‘Mayo’ is a day like many days in our little house in New Brunswick,” the pair said in a statement. “And while it seems we are just singing of things like mayonnaise and carottes, we are mostly singing of the ups and downs and all the moments in between.”

Julie Doiron released her most recent album, I Thought of You, last year. Dany Placard’s latest full-length, J’connais rien à l’astronomie, came out in 2020.

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C’est Karma Shares Video for New Song ‘Bubblegum’

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C’est Karma Shares Video for New Song ‘Bubblegum’

C’est Karma, the moniker of 20-year-old multidisciplinary artist Karma Catena, has shared a new song called ‘Bubblegum’. It’s taken from her newly announced EP Amuse-Bouche, the follow up to last year’s Farbfilm, which is due for release this May. Check out the Rares Matei-directed video for ‘Bubblegum’ below.

“Bubblegum is a song about my longest friendship,” Catena explained in a press release. “We have known each other since the day we were born and have been very close friends ever since. I wanted to celebrate and explore our differences and the things we have in common. We both went through a lot of changes over the past 20 years of our friendship but somehow, our ends still meet. We now live in different cities but visit each other regularly. This was fascinating to me, how two people can grow up together but live totally different lives, and 20 years later the love for one another did not fade in the slightest.”

Maneka Announces New Album ‘Dark Matters’, Shares New Song ‘Winner’s Circle’

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Maneka Announces New Album ‘Dark Matters’, Shares New Song ‘Winner’s Circle’

Maneka, the songwriting project of Brooklyn guitarist and former Speedy Ortiz/Grass is Green member Devin McKnight, has announced a new LP. The follow-up to his 2019 debut Devin is called Dark Matters, and it arrives on March 11 via Skeletal Lightning. Check out the new single ‘Winner’s Circle’ below, and scroll down for the album’s cover artwork and tracklist.

Dark Matters was engineered and mixed by Mike Thomas and mastered by Beauty Pill’s Chad Clark. It features drumming and backing vocals by longtime collaborator Jordyn Blakely (aka Smile Machine), as well as contributions from NNAMDÏ, V.V. Lightbody, Nicola Leel, Michael John Thomas III, and Vivian McConnell.

“The first record maybe it was a little bit of that like I was afraid to really show all my cards and the second one I got to dig a little deeper, but this one feels like it’s what I’ve truly been going for,” McKnight explained in a statement. “There’s a lot about being a racial minority in this country, in general, that kind of ends up in the cracks. There are stories that get literally thrown out or explained away or hurt too much to talk about: the Tulsa massacre, sundown towns, etc… I wanted to introduce the idea of indie rock fused with gaudy bejeweled blackness. We’re not ashamed of our success, we’re flaunting it.”

Commenting on the new track, McKnight said: “I don’t care whether or not it’s true whether Beethoven was Black or not but if it’s true, he wore a white face to fit in so that people wouldn’t know that he had a darker complexion. This is me confronting that: I was just talking to Beethoven as if he’s just some dude from around the way that I recognize and telling him to be proud of who you are.”

Dark Matters Cover Artwork:

Dark Matters Tracklist:

1. Intro
2. Zipline
3. Winner’s Circle
4. Jazz With Nnamdi (the brunch special)
5. The Glow Up
6. Runaway
7. On Her Own
8. Jazz With Nnamdi (Cocktail Hour)
9. Maintain
10. Bluest Star

Widowspeak Share Video for New Song ‘While You Wait’

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Widowspeak Share Video for New Song ‘While You Wait’

Widowspeak have released a new song called ‘While You Wait’, lifted from their forthcoming album The Jacket. The track, which follows lead single ‘Everything Is Simple’, comes with a video directed by OTIUM and featuring the band’s longtime touring bassist Willy Muse. Check it out below.

“The song itself is maybe one of the more narrative remnants from when the album might have been a true concept record,” the duo of Molly Hamilton and Robert Earl Thomas explained in a statement. “It’s sort of the opening credits scene, when the main character is going to their job and seeing the shift change of the city in the very early morning. Then in the second verse, they are leaving work and seeing nightlife start up again. Those simultaneous experiences are like cities within a city; there’s always someone ending their day as someone else’s is starting. It’s also about the day-to-day work that supports more creative pursuits, and how when that’s out of balance it can feel like you are on the outside looking in.”

The Jacket is set for release on March 11 via Captured Tracks.

Tess Parks Announces New Album, Shares New Single ‘Happy Birthday Forever’

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Tess Parks Announces New Album, Shares New Single ‘Happy Birthday Forever’

Toronto-born, London-based singer-songwriter Tess Parks has announced her first solo album since 2013’s Blood Hot. It’s called And Those Who Were Seen Dancing and it comes out May 20 via Fuzz Club Records. Today, Parks has shared the record’s first single, ‘Happy Birthday Forever’, alongside an accompanying video made from footage of her at ballet classes as a child. Check it out and find the album’s cover art and tracklist below.

“In my mind, this album is like hopscotch,” Parks said of And Those Who Were Seen Dancing in a statement. “These songs were pieced together over time in London, Toronto and Los Angeles with friends and family between August 2019 and March 2021. So many other versions of these songs exist. The recording and final completion of this album took over two years and wow – the lesson I have learned the most is that words are spells. If I didn’t know it before, I know it now for sure. I only want to put good out into the universe.”

Of the new track, she added: “These lyrics were written when I was living on Henshaw Street in Elephant and Castle in 2009. I think I used to play this at some of my first solo shows in London. In late August 2019, I brought the words to Ruari [Meehan]’s, and him and Francesco [Perini] had already made this amazing music so I sang over it and then later, Josh [Korody] added the awesome beat that comes in. The song was very cleverly and surprisingly originally titled ‘Get Me Out Of Here’, and one day in October 2020 my sister, Isabella, was driving us home from a mixing session and I saw a license plate that said ‘GMOOH’, which is how I always used to abbreviate it, so I was like, ‘Okay, I’m definitely on the right path, I must be. Gotta finish this album’.”

In recent years, Tess Parks has released a series of collaborations with Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Anton Newcombe, most recently the duo’s self-titled 2018 LP.

And Those Who Were Seen Dancing Cover Artwork:

And Those Who Were Seen Dancing Tracklist:

1. Wow
2. Suzy & Sally’s Eternal Return
3. Happy Birthday Forever
4. We Are The Music Makers And We Are The Dreamers Of Dream
5. Brexit at Tiffany’s
6. Old Life
7. Do You Pray?
8. Good Morning Glory
9. I See Angels
10. Saint Michael

 

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