Destroyer has announced a new album, Dan’s Boogie. The follow-up to 2022’s Labyrinthitis comes out March 28 via Merge. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the lead single ‘Bologna’, which features vocals from Fiver’s Simone Schmidt. Check out its David Galloway–directed music video below, and scroll down for the album cover and tracklist.
“I haven’t written many songs like ‘Bologna,’” Bejar said in a press release. “I struggled singing the first and third verses, the most important parts of the song. They needed gravity and grit. The threat of disappearing needed to be real. So I called Simone.”
Galloway added: “How do you begin a ‘Dear John’ letter? I suppose there are lots of online tools available to anyone with a phone that can help you get that type of thing started. In fact, you can learn all kinds of stuff with the internet. It’s amazing. How to pick locks, how to access your neighbours’ WiFi, how to meet a ‘challenge,’ how to put on makeup. Makeup is pretty big these days, hey? You can also definitely find tips and tricks to help you start a whole new life if the one you have doesn’t seem to cut the mustard. Rather, ‘Bologna’.”
Dan’s Boogie Cover Artwork:
Dan’s Boogie Tracklist:
1. The Same Thing as Nothing at All
2. Hydroplaning Off the Edge of the World
3. Ignoramus of Love
4. Dan’s Boogie
5. Bologna [feat. Fiver]
6. I Materialize
7. Sun Meet Snow
8. Cataract Time
9. Travel Light
After Helldivers 2 went out in February 2024, Sony broke the PC release record set by God Of War in 2018. Sony Studios sold over 12 million copies of the game in three months, making it their most successful release. Now Sony says it’s gonna be made into a movie.
IGN reports that the head of PlayStation Productions Asad Qizilbash said via IGN at tech event CES last night: “I’m excited to announce that Sony Pictures is developing a film adaptation of Helldivers 2, our amazingly popular PlayStation game.”
The series follows a group of soldiers defending Super Earth from revenge-driven attacks by Automatons and the mysterious alien race known as The Illuminate in the 22nd century, after a fascist Super Earth won the First Galactic War. It follows a group of soldiers trying to contain a breakout of Terminds from galactic farms.
There’s no more information about Helldivers 2, but the game was based on Starship Troopers, a sci-fi action flick from 1996. It’s based on Heinlein’s 1959 novel. This movie is set in the 23rd century and follows rebellious teenager Johnny Rico (Casper Van Dien) joining the United Citizen Federation military, where he ends up fighting an alien species called the Arachnids.
Earlier this week, True Religion, the beloved fashion brand, announced that a majority stake had been acquired by private equity firm Acon Investments. SB360 Capital Partners, which is led by American Eagle’s chief executive Jay Schottenstein, also participated in the deal. According to the company, the acquisition will help expand the brand’s product offering and global reach. Despite the deal, True Religion will remain independent. Financial details were not disclosed.
“Our partnership with ACON and SB360 represents an exciting new chapter for True Religion,” said True Religion CEO Michael Buckley. “With their expertise and resources, we are poised to enhance our digital and retail capabilities, accelerate our international growth and continue innovating our apparel offering.”
By leveraging its long association with hip-hop culture, True Religion has made a comeback after filing for bankruptcy protection five years ago. 2023 saw a 20 percent increase in sales and $80 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
This is the latest deal in a series of deals involving decades-old independent brands. Capital, a 40-year-old Japanese menswear label, was acquired by L Catterton, a private equity firm backed by LVMH, and Vera Wang was acquired by WHP Global last December.
claire rousay has shared remix of Half Waif‘s ‘Ephemeral Being’. It’s a striking deconstruction of the track, which appears on Nandi Rose’s latest LP See You at the Maypole. Listen to it below.
“I’m a big fan of Claire’s music, particularly her capacity to transform everyday textures and sound bites – pieces of sonic ephemera – into gorgeous, scintillating song forms,” Rose explained in a press release. “While working on the remix, Claire emailed me to ask if I’d record a little bit of audio, talking about the background of the song, which she then quickly and brilliantly wove into the ending of the piece. It was a fun back-and-forth, and I think the remix sheds new light on the song, as if it were shattered into stained glass shards and then mosaic’d back together again.”
There’s so much music coming out all the time that it’s hard to keep track. On those days when the influx of new tracks is particularly overwhelming, we sift through the noise to bring you a curated list of the most interesting new releases (the best of which will be added to our Best New Songs playlist). Below, check out our track roundup for Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Japanese Breakfast – ‘Orlando in Love’
It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since Japanese Breakfast’s last album, Jubilee, and if the title of its just-announced follow-up is any indication, the mood has shifted. For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) is led by the single ‘Orlando in Love’, which riffs on John Cheever’s riff on ‘Orlando Innamorato, an unfinished epic composed of 68 ½ cantos by the Renaissance poet Matteo Maria Boiardo where “the hero is a well-meaning poet who parks his Winnebago by the sea and falls victim to a siren’s call.” More than just pensive and lush, it’s curiously regal, but Michelle Zauner’s knack for melody and storytelling remains intact.
Mogwai – ‘Fanzine made of flesh’
‘Fanzine made of flesh’ is the latest single from Mogwai’s upcoming album The Bad Fire, which comes out later this week. Its heavy use of vocoder might strike you off guard upon first listen, but that doesn’t make it sound any less epic, especially when the climax comes around. “‘Fanzine Made of Flesh’ was written in Brooklyn when I was staying at Alex Kapranos’s house in autumn 2023,” guitarist Stuart Braithwaite explained. “In my head it sounds like a cross between ABBA, Swervedriver, and Kraftwerk, though that might be ludicrous. It originally has a straight vocal but we ended up vocoding it on the last day of recording. It’s pretty different and I’m really happy with how it turned out.”
Deep Sea Diver – ‘Shovel’
Seattle’s Deep Sea Diver announced their first album for Sub Pop, Billboard Heart, and its lead single is both stirring and buoyant. In a press release, bandleader Jessica Dobson called it “one of the most angular and dualistic songs I’ve written.”
Bonnie “Prince” Billy feat. John Anderson – ‘Downstream’
Country legend John Anderson joins Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy on ‘Downstream’, a tender, poignant single from his forthcoming album The Purple Bird. “One of my favorite recorded John Anderson performances is a duet he sang with Merle Haggard called ‘The Winds of Change’ on Merle’s 1996 record,” Will Oldham said in a statement about the duet. “It’s a minor-key ballad about climate change and over-development, the compromise of our environment’s integrity at the hands of humans. ‘Downstream’, though in a major key, hits on the same ideas. I don’t know how to explain how it felt to witness this master of song bring, beautifully and humbly, his experience and expertise to bear on this little recording we were making. Anderson’s singing on the final verse has weight in it, and concern, and love.”
Cloakroom – ‘Bad Larry’
Back in October, we shared ‘Unbelonging’, Indiana outfit Cloakroom’s debut single for Closed Casket Activities. Now, they’ve announced that the song will appear on a new LP, Last Leg of the Human Table, along with the just-unveiled ‘Bad Larry’, a radiant piece of cosmic country. “It was written about a fabled character out of folklore like ‘Diamond Joe’ composed by Baldwin ‘Butch’ Hawes,” lyricist and guitarist Doyle Martin explained, “if that’s who even wrote that song first. Bad Larry roams free and wants for nothing; living a life of experience and lives by his own rules and dying on his own terms; a life to vilify or envy.”
Skeleten – ‘Let It Grow’
Skeleten, the project of Eora/Sydney-based artist Russell Fitzgibbon, has put out another single from his upcoming full-length Mentalized. “‘Let It Grow’ was so natural, it just kinda started existing without me even realizing it,” Fitzgibbon said of the track, which is both chilly and inviting. “Which I guess is the whole vibe of the song. Surrender and acceptance??”
awakebutstillinbed – ‘Sovereign’
Aren’t We Amphibians, awakebutstillinbed, California Cousins, and Your Arms Are My Cocoon have joined forces for fourwaysplit, which, you guessed it, is a four-way emo/screamo split. awakebutstillinbed’s contribution, ‘Sovereign’, is pummeling and brutal.
The Mekons – ‘Mudcrawlers’
Leeds collective the Mekons have announced a new LP, Horror, their first album in five years and first for Fire Records. It arrives on April 4, and lead single ‘Mudcrawlers’ is invigorating despite its dark subject matter. The band sets up the scene in a press release: “In the dead of night a ship lays anchor at the mouth of a filthy Welsh river and unloads its human cargo onto steep banks of mud. Nineteenth Century Irish refugees arrive in Newport to escape famine at home.”
Korine – Anhedonia
Korine, the darkwave duo of Morgy Ramone and Trey Frye, have a new album on the way. A Flame in the Dark is out March 28 via Born Losers Records, and lead single ‘Anhedonia” is infectious and propulsive.
Will Stratton – ‘Temple Bar’
‘Tempe Bar’ is the second preview of Will Stratton’s forthcoming record, Points of Origin. It’s full of personality, and the way Stratton introduces and plays around with characters reminds me of Andy Shauf. “‘Temple Bar’ is the story of some regulars at a bar in a little town on the periphery of the East Bay, a town which has historically acted as a sort of crossroads between the Bay Area and the Central Valley, sometime in the late 60’s or early 70’s,” Stratton explained. “These characters all appear as narrators on other songs on the album, including on the previous single, ‘I Found You.’ There’s Charlie, the pool shark-turned-trucker with a rough childhood; Roger, the student radical who flees to the wilderness; Lena, the painter who becomes a real estate agent; and Leonard, the one who stuck around. I tried to make the supporting instruments in this song (fiddle, pedal steel, saxophone, electric guitar) rub shoulders with one another in a way that is complementary to these adjoining stories.”
Seattle band Deep Sea Diver have announced a new album, Billboard Heart, which will be released on February 28 via Sub Pop. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the new track ‘Shovel’. Project leader Jessica Dobson co-directed the song’s one-shot video with Tyler Kalberg, and you can check it out below.
“’Shovel’ is one of the most angular and dualistic songs I’ve written, and I wanted to do a one-shot video that captured the grit, rawness, and intensity of the song,” Dobson explained in a statement. “Simply put, it is me digging and dancing with a shovel in the middle of the night, desperately looking for beauty in dark places. Influenced by Lynch, the Cohen brothers, Nick Cave, and the sweet dance moves of Kate Bush.”
Billboard Heart Cover Artwork:
Billboard Heart Tracklist:
1. Billboard Heart
2. What Do I Know
3. Emergency
4. Shovel
5. Tiny Threads
6. Loose Change
7. Always Waving Goodbye
8. Let Me Go (feat. Madison Cunningham)
9. Be Sweet
10. See in the Dark
11. Happiness Is Not a Given
Japanese Breakfast has announced a new album called For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), arriving March 21 via Dead Oceans. Produced by Blake Mills, it marks her first new album in four years, following the the Grammy-nominated Jubilee. It’s led by the single ‘Orlando in Love’, which is accompanied by a lyric video. Check it out below, and scroll down for the album cover, tracklist, and the band’s upcoming tour dates.
The same year she released Jubilee, Michelle Zauner issued a video game soundtrack, Sable, as well as her best-selling memoir, Crying in H Mart. “I felt seduced by getting what I always wanted,” Zauner said in a statement. “I was flying too close to the sun, and I realized if I kept going I was going to die.”
Tracked at the historic Sound City in Los Angeles, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) sees Zauner “pull back from the bright extroversion that defined its predecessor Jubilee to examine the darker waves that roil within, the moody, fecund field of melancholy, long held to be the psychic state of poets on the verge of inspiration,” according to the press release.
For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) Cover Artwork:
For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) Tracklist:
1. Here is Someone
2. Orlando in Love
3. Honey Water
4. Mega Circuit
5. Little Girl
6. Leda
7. Picture Window
8. Men in Bars (Feat. Jeff Bridges)
9. Winter in LA
10. Magic Mountain
Japanese Breakfast 2025 Tour Dates:
Apr 12 Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Apr 19 Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Apr 23 Austin, TX – Moody Theater (ACL Live) *
Apr 24 Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom *
Apr 26 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle *
Apr 27 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte *
Apr 28 Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium *
May 2 Chicago, IL – Salt Shed *
May 3 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit *
May 5 Toronto, Ontario – Massey Hall *
May 7 Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway *
May 9 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount *
May 16 Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia Presented by Highmark *
Jun 21 Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest
Jun 24 Oslo, Norway – Rockefeller
Jun 25 Stockholm, Sweden – Filadelfia
Jun 26 Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega
Jun 29 Manchester, England – Academy 1
Jun 30 Glasgow, Scotland – Barrowland
Jul 3 London, England – O2 Academy Brixton
Jul 4-06 Ewijk, Netherlands – Down the Rabbit Hole
Jul 8 Paris, France – Le Trianon
Jul 10-12 Bilbao, Spain – Bilbao BBK Live
Aug 23 Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl *
Aug 28 San Francisco, CA – The Masonic *
Aug 30 Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater *
Sep 1 Vancouver, British Columbia – Orpheum Theater *
Sep 6 Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom *
Sep 9 Minneapolis, MN – The Palace Theater *
When it comes to driving traffic and visibility for your business online, the age-old debate of PPC vs. SEO continues to be a hot topic. Both strategies offer unique advantages and challenges, and choosing the right one depends on your goals, budget, and the nature of your industry. In this article, Huta Digital shares insights to help you determine which approach might work best for your business.
Understanding the Basics: PPC vs. SEO
When comparing PPC vs. SEO, the key lies in their approach to achieving visibility on search engines. SEO focuses on organic methods like keyword optimization and high-value content to improve search rankings. To further enhance local visibility, businesses can leverage white label local SEO services to target specific geographic areas effectively. On the other hand, Pay-Per-Click advertising (PPC) entails bidding for keywords to secure top placement in the results instantly, albeit for a cost.
How Is Ranking Different When Comparing PPC vs. SEO?
One major distinction between them is how they achieve rankings on search engine results pages (SERPs).
PPC Rankings are determined by keyword bidding and ad relevance. Businesses can secure a top spot on the SERP almost instantly by paying for ad placement.
SEO Rankings are earned through consistent efforts to improve content quality, technical optimization, and backlinks. These rankings take longer to achieve but often result in more trustworthy and lasting visibility.
Huta Digital highlights that while PPC can secure immediate visibility, SEO offers a more sustainable way to build authority over time. The choice between these strategies should be guided by your objectives and available resources.
SEO Benefits
SEO leads boast a 14.6% close rate according to HubSpot. That’s why it’s important. Here are some key benefits of it:
1. Cost Efficiency
Although SEO demands an initial commitment of time and effort, it becomes highly cost-effective in the long run. Once your pages rank well, they can generate traffic without the need for continuous spending.
2. Credibility and Trust
Users generally place more trust in organic search results compared to advertisements. By optimizing your website, you can build credibility with your audience and establish a strong brand presence.
3. Sustainable Traffic
SEO provides a steady flow of visitors over time. Once your content ranks high, it can maintain its position with minimal ongoing effort.
Huta Digital suggests that businesses looking for long-term growth should prioritize SEO to establish their online authority.
Benefits of PPC
PPC is a results-driven strategy that allows businesses to achieve visibility and conversions quickly. Some of the major benefits of it include:
1. Instant Results
Unlike SEO, which can take months to deliver results, PPC provides immediate visibility. Ads go live as soon as your campaign is set up, making it ideal for time-sensitive promotions.
2. Precise Targeting
PPC platforms like Google Ads allow businesses to target specific demographics, locations, and interests. This level of customization ensures that your ads are seen by the right audience at the right time.
3. Measurable ROI
PPC campaigns offer detailed performance metrics, enabling businesses to analyze and optimize their strategies for better results.
Huta Digital’s personal stamp of approval is given to PPC for businesses that need rapid visibility and targeted reach.
PPC vs. SEO: Key Considerations
Organic SEO vs. PPC
Aligning your strategy with your business goals is essential when choosing between SEO and PPC. For startups operating with limited budgets, SEO often provides better value in the long run. On the other hand, businesses seeking immediate visibility and measurable outcomes may find PPC more advantageous.
Paid Search vs. Organic Search
Taking a holistic approach that leverages the benefits of both PPC and SEO is highly effective. This method allows businesses to achieve immediate results through paid search while simultaneously building a sustainable, long-term presence through organic efforts.
Keyword Bidding and Strategy
Keyword selection plays a crucial role in the success of both PPC and SEO campaigns. Competitive keyword bidding in PPC can deliver quick wins, but aligning these efforts with a broader SEO strategy ensures consistency and longevity in achieving marketing goals.
How Businesses Use PPC and SEO Together
Many businesses use PPC and SEO simultaneously to maximize their marketing potential. For example:
Launching a New Product: PPC can generate instant traffic and awareness, while SEO efforts gradually build authority over time.
Seasonal Campaigns: PPC excels in promoting limited-time offers, while SEO can boost organic visibility for year-round terms.
Huta Digital reviews this synergy as an effective way to drive both immediate and sustained traffic.
Huta Digital’s Verdict
So, which strategy suits your business better? The decision hinges on your objectives, financial resources, and desired timeframe.
For immediate results: PPC delivers quick wins but requires continuous investment.
For long-term growth: SEO builds credibility and sustainable traffic over time.
For a balanced approach: A combination of PPC and SEO often yields the best results, ensuring both short-term gains and long-term success.
Whether you’re tracking marketing performance tracking, monitoring community engagement metrics, or analyzing your organic traffic growth rate, both PPC and SEO play pivotal roles in a robust digital marketing strategy.
By understanding the nuances of PPC vs. SEO, businesses can make informed decisions that align with their goals. Huta Digital evaluated these strategies to provide insights that help companies maximize their marketing efforts. For any business considering its next move in the digital space, this comparison is a crucial step toward success.
The growth of the online gambling industry in Australia has been nothing short of phenomenal, and at the forefront of this phenomenal growth, one can find slot games. Online casinos come up with hundreds of options for playing slot games, and that on various variations. Classic reels and advanced video slots keep players entertained with numerous features and rewards. Platforms like Trip 2 vip casino offer different types of slots, which can be amusing and give the possibility of hitting a big prize. The article will look into the type of slots available and give some tips on how to maximize one’s gameplay.
Types of Slots in Online Casinos
Online casinos have taken over in recent years, with various categories of slots targeting different classes of gamers. Below is the breakdown of the main ones:
Classic Slots
Classic slots are inspired by traditional fruit machines. These usually contain 3 reels and simple gameplay, making them ideal for beginners.
Features: Simple symbols of fruits, bars, and sevens.
Advantages: Easy to understand and nostalgic appeal.
Video Slots
Video slots are the most popular type, offering advanced graphics, animations, and interactive features.
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Progressive Jackpot Slots
These slots have progressive jackpots that keep growing with every bet someone makes until it pays out to a player.
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Megaways Slots
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3D Slots
3D slots boast outstanding graphics and cinematic gameplay.
Features: Advanced animations and interactive features.
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Benefits of Playing Slots in Australian Online Casinos
Indeed, Aussie online casinos attract more users today because of their reliability, extensive games’ variety, and generous bonuses. Yes, players get an online pokies sign up bonus for a better start. Also, actual online casinos in Australia have licensed and regulated platforms to ensure fairness and safety.
Features to Look for in Slot Games
When choosing a slot game, look for the following features:
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Volatility Levels: Low volatility slots yield small but very frequent wins, while high volatility yields big but infrequent returns.
Bonus Features: Free spins, multipliers, and wild symbols add to the excitement and payouts of the slots.
Mobile Compatibility: Ensure it works seamlessly on mobile platforms for greater flexibility.
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How to Win Online Pokies: Tips
To win at online slots, one needs to know strategies and how to maximize on the bonuses. Here are some key tips:
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Online casino tournaments have indeed become very popular among players looking for thrill and competitive challenges. In fact, this is an opportunity for participants to pit their skills, strategies, and luck against others in pursuit of big prizes. Most of the Aussie online casinos boast various types of tournaments for the players to enjoy their thrilling gameplay. The platforms of casinos, such as the Zoome casino, make it easier for any participant with their user-friendly interface and a wide option for tournaments. In the following paper, we would learn how to take part in an online casino tournament and provide certain tips that shall help in winning them.
Why take part in an online casino tournament?
Casino tournaments attract customers for a variety of reasons. It adds more excitement to the already exciting games, and this way, customers can compete for higher prizes. Most of these events also have lower entrance fees, enabling players to engage in competitive gaming without necessarily risking too much money. Furthermore, they are good avenues to have some practice and test their strategies.
How to Take Part in Online Casino Tournaments?
Joining an online casino tournament is pretty easy. Here’s how to get started with it:
Choose a Reliable Platform: Choose legitimate online casinos in Australia to make sure that your gaming is secure and fair.
Create an Account: Sign up with your preferred casino website and verify your identity.
Deposit Money: Make sure that your account has the minimum deposit required for entry into tournaments.
Locate the Tournaments Section: Scroll through the casino lobby to locate a list of available tournaments.
Read the Rules: Learn about entry fees, bet limits, scoring systems, and prize structures.
Join the Tournament: Register for the selected tournament and start competing.
Types of Casino Tournaments
There are various types to cater to each player’s needs and preferences:
Slot Tournaments: These require players to spin for the highest score.
Table Game Tournaments: Blackjack, roulette, and baccarat are among table games that hold separate tournaments.
Live Dealer Tournaments: Combines live interaction with competition.
Freeroll Tournaments: Free to enter but pays cash prizes.
Buy-in Tournaments: Requires an entry fee but offers larger prize pools.
Key Strategies to Win Casino Tournaments
Winning a casino tournament requires something more than luck. Use these strategies to improve your chances:
Manage Your Bankroll: Avoid overspending early and distribute bets wisely.
Focus on High-Value Games: Play games with higher payout rates.
Practice in Free Mode: Hone your skills using free play options before competing.
Track Leaderboards: Keep an eye on your ranking through the tournament series and adjust your strategy if necessary.
Take Advantage of Bonuses: Promotions such as free spins and deposit bonuses will help extend your playing time.
Potential Drawbacks to Consider
Despite the excitement, tournaments also have challenges:
Time Constraints: Tournaments often have strict schedules.
High Competition: To win, one needs skill and dedication.
Entry Fees: Buy-in tournaments may be too expensive for every wallet’s taste.
Online casino tournaments are a great combination of skills, strategy, and excitement. No matter whether you like to play slots, table games, or live roulette online Australia, this type of competition allows you to get weighty prizes. If you are looking for a reliable platform, then you can rely on legit online casinos Australia to have safe and fair gameplay.
