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Beirut Announces New Album ‘Hadsel’, Shares New Single ‘So Many Plans’

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Beirut Announces New Album ‘Hadsel’, Shares New Single ‘So Many Plans’

Zach Condon has announced his first new Beirut album in over four years. The Gallipoli follow-up is called Hadsel, and it’s set to arrive on November 10 via his own Pompeii Records. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the lead single ‘So Many Plans’, which you can check out below, along with the album artwork and tracklist.

After persistent throat issues forced him to cancel the end of Beirut’s Gallipoli tour, Condon retreated to Hadsel, an island far up in the northern part of Norway in the middle of Vesterålenfar, in early 2020. There, he met a collector and fellow organ enthusiast named Oddvar, who provided him access to the local Hadselkirke, a wooden, octagonal structure dating back to the early 1800s that housed the first church organ that Condon would play.

“During my time in Hadsel, I worked hard on the music, lost in a trance and stumbling blindly through my own mental collapse that I had been pushing aside since I was a teenager,” Condon reflected in a statement. “I was left agonising many things past and present while the beauty of the nature, the northern lights and fearsome storms played an awesome show around me. The few hours of light would expose the unfathomable beauty of the mountains and the fjords, and the hours-long twilights would fill me with subdued excitement. I’d like to believe that scenery is somehow present in the music.”

Of ‘So Many Plans’, Condon added: “I liked that this song struck a balance between the feelings of acceptance, hope and giving up. The lyric came from a covid-times lament that rolled effortlessly into a kind of short lullaby. The instruments were somewhat unusual for me at the time, having dusted off a baritone uke I never used before to join the album’s primary instruments of either pump or church organ and the modular synthesizer as percussion and bass.”

Back in 2021, Beirut released Artifacts, a compilation of unreleased tracks, early works, EPs, and B-sides tracing the project’s evolution.

Hadsel Cover Artwork:

Hadsel Tracklist:

1. Hadsel
2. Arctic Forest
3. Baion
4. So Many Plans
5. Melbu
6. Stokmarknes
7. Island Life
8. Spillhaugen
9. January 18th
10. Süddeutsches Ton-Bild-Studio
11. The Tern
12. Regulatory

Watch boygenius Join Billie Eilish at Intimate London Show

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Watch boygenius Join Billie Eilish at Intimate London Show

Billie Eilish performed a surprise show at London’s Electric Ballroom last night (August 29). During the intimate set, she brought out boygenius for When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?‘s and ‘When the Party’s Over’ Labrinth for their collaboration ‘Never Felt So Alone’. Watch footage from the performance below.

Billie Eilish’s most recent album, Happier Than Ever, arrived in 2021. Earlier this year, she shared ‘What Was I Made For?’ as her contribution to the Barbie soundtrack. boygenius’ debut LP the record came out in March.

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Billie performing ‘when the party’s over ’ with boygenius at @EBallroomcamden tonight in London, UK — @billieeilish #billieeilish #fyp

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Discover the Ultimate Aviator Game Strategy for Victory in Aviator

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Discover the Ultimate Aviator Game Strategy for Victory in Aviator

Learn about the ultimate Aviator game strategy that blends luck and skill in the exhilarating world of casino gaming. 

In this heart-pounding game of chance, mastering the right Aviator game strategy can be the difference between soaring triumph and crushing defeat. 

Join us as we delve into the depths of Aviator strategy, uncovering invaluable tips and insights that will elevate your gameplay. 

Master the Fundamentals

If you want to become a pro at Aviator, the first thing you need to do is understand the game and master the fundamentals.

Aviator, the captivating multiplayer mini-game introduced by Spribe in January 2019, has taken the casino world by storm. Boasting an impressive RTP of 97%, this game’s fairness is upheld by its reliance on a Random Number Generator.

At the core of the game lies a sophisticated algorithm designed to unlock substantial victories, all revolving around a random number generator (RNG).

This intricate system churns out outcomes that are inherently unpredictable, ensuring that the results of each round remain entirely detached from previous ones.

In the Aviator game, you guess when a plane will crash. Pick how much to bet, watch the multiplier go up, and decide when to cash out before the plane crashes. It’s about taking risks for a shot at winning big in this exciting casino game.

Strategic Wagers for Favorable Results

Here are some betting strategies you can implement if you want favorable results when playing Aviator:

·     The d’Alembert System

Increase or decrease your bets by one unit based on whether you win or lose. This method aims for balanced progressions, reducing potential losses while pursuing moderate gains.

·     Fibonacci System

Follow the Fibonacci sequence to determine your bets. If you lose, move one step forward in the sequence; if you win, move two steps back. This system aims to recoup losses gradually and maintain a steady betting pattern.

·     Paroli System

Double your bet after a win, aiming for a streak of consecutive wins. The goal is to capitalize on winning streaks while reverting to your original bet size after a loss.

·     Anti Martingale

Instead of doubling your bet after a loss, double it after a win. This strategy rides on the belief that winning streaks are more likely to occur, allowing you to maximize gains while minimizing risk.

Profit-Boosting Betting Strategies

Here are the three betting strategies that can help you win big in the game of Aviator:

·     Martingale Strategy

For the audacious players, the Martingale Strategy demands nerves of steel. The key lies in recognizing that approximately once an hour or every 1.5 hours, the x100 multiplier emerges. After identifying this moment, you note the hour and commence placing bets, hoping to seize the elusive multiplier. This strategy is undeniably risky, yet it presents a tantalizing opportunity for substantial winnings.

·     Double Up Strategy

The Double Up Strategy offers a straightforward single-bet tactic, allowing wagers of any size. However, a comfortable bankroll is recommended. Thoroughly analyze previous multipliers’ statistics and engage in betting only when confident that the plane won’t exceed the x2 point before halting. Adhering strictly to this approach ensures you cash out exclusively at this multiplier, guaranteeing a 100% profit within the realm of medium risk.

·     Hourly Multiplier Strategy

Strategic players can capitalize on the Hourly Multiplier Strategy. Observe the game’s patterns to identify hourly windows when certain multipliers, like x2 or x10, are more likely to appear. Align your bets with these favorable moments to enhance your chances of capturing these multipliers. This method combines calculated timing with prudent betting for a balanced approach that seeks consistent wins.

Commence with Caution and Target Modest Multipliers

This involves starting with conservative bets and focusing on attainable multipliers. Instead of chasing high-risk, high-reward outcomes, this approach prioritizes gradual, consistent wins. By choosing smaller multipliers that are more likely to occur within a reasonable number of rounds, players strike a balance between risk and reward. 

This strategy emphasizes adapting to gameplay patterns and playing the long game, accumulating winnings over time rather than pursuing quick but risky large wins. It’s a prudent way to engage with the game, seeking steadier progress while gambling responsibly.

Watch and Gain Insights from Peers

When you’re playing the Aviator game, you can improve your skills by observing your friends or other players. Watching them play gives you useful ideas about how to do better yourself. You’ll notice when they place bets and how they win. And don’t forget about the live statistics option! 

This feature shows you which numbers appear frequently and gives you an idea of how the game is progressing at that moment. By combining what you learn from watching others with the information from live stats, you’ll be able to make smarter bets and enjoy a more rewarding experience while playing Aviator.

Recognize the Right Time to Cease

In the Aviator game, understanding when to cash out is a key aspect. Imagine it like deciding when to finish a game or activity. As you play, the potential to win more money increases, making it tempting to keep going. 

However, there’s a catch: if you wait too long, you might end up losing everything you’ve gained. The game is all about finding the right moment to stop and secure the money you’ve won. Think of it as flying a plane – just as timing is crucial for a safe landing, knowing when to cash out ensures you don’t risk losing your winnings.

Conclusion

 In Aviator, triumph is attainable through a strategic game plan. By exploring various betting systems, mastering cash-out timing, and learning from both peers and live statistics, players can unlock a winning edge. Remember, the ultimate Aviator game strategy marries risk and insight to harness the thrilling possibilities of the game.

Album Review: The Armed, ‘Perfect Saviors’

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Album Review: The Armed, ‘Perfect Saviors’

The Armed’s music may be perpetually disorienting, but it’s no longer purposefully misleading. After operating anonymously for years, the band seemed to pull back the curtain slightly on 2021’s ULTRAPOP, embracing total sincerity as much as the malleability of genre and the potential of pop accessibility. Perfect Saviors continues down this path, billed – not by publicists but the band’s own Tony Wolski – as a “completely unironic, sincere effort to create the biggest, greatest rock album of the 21st century.” As they peel back the veil, the Armed have mostly managed to tackle the problem of promoting the artists’ individual identity by focusing on the collective, which is, in large part, sonic. They’re still poking fun at many of the institutions they exist within or model success after, so I can’t tell you that Perfect Saviors is in fact entirely devoid of irony, or that it’s the biggest, greatest rock album of the century. (“The name is incredibly ironic,” Wolski has admitted, and the contradiction is precisely the point.) But I can tell you that it’s definitely the Armed‘s attempt to engineer what that might sound like, meaning that even their most accessible-sounding effort is still rooted in the thrill of ambivalence, favouring nuance over immediate gratification – or, indeed, mystery.

Though Perfect Saviors is ultimately too human to be the biggest or the greatest of its kind, that doesn’t make it any less of an exhilarating experience. Unlike ULTRAPOP, it doesn’t seek to magnify the simultaneous beauty and chaos of excess so much as recognize their inherent juxtaposition, as on the opener ‘Sport of Measure’, which begins with a downright sentimental proposition: “I’ll just go out and stare at the sky/ Put my dreams on green screen.” Then the tenderly organic instrumentations gets twisted by thundering electronics that Mark Guiliana’s drumming somehow manages to rip through, hinting at a violent kind of fantasy. Its sister song, lead single ‘Sport of Form’, summons the sort of pummeling noise more prevalent on ULTRAPOP before quieting down to a paradoxically comforting chorus of “Does anyone even know you? Does anyone even care?” On a record whose contributor list includes Sarah Tudzin, Patrick Shiroishi, Josh Klinghoffer, and Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Julien Baker’s vocal part here is easily the most identifiable guest presence, turning an otherwise downcast moment into pure catharsis. It also makes you wonder how the Armed’s sound might have opened up had Alan Moulder’s mix left a bit more space for Wolski’s own voice.

ULTRAPOP centered around the fusion of the Armed’s maximalist brand of hardcore and their knack for melodic pop hooks, rendering their approach on 2018’s Only Love more transparent and conceptual. Sonically, the new album can be seen as part of a trilogy, but to the extent that it’s concerned with the subverting genre at all, it’s got less to do with hardcore or pop music than arena rock, which provides the perfect framing for its commentary on the gamification of a culture where fame is the only path to success. Though they might emulate the radio-friendly formula a bit too well, they also know exactly when to have the frayed edges show.  The sparkling groove of ‘Everything’s Glitter’ dissipates just in time for the song’s most blistering line: “There’s drama on my tortured brow/ Am I caricature?” The St. Vincent-indebted ‘Modern Vanity’, meanwhile, slows things down so that its sarcasm – targetting “pretend kings with plastic lives in big clone houses” – is even more overt.

Perfect Saviors doesn’t have as many incendiary moments as ULTRAPOP, but it’s a little looser in playing with sounds beyond its particular aesthetic framework. Yet that experimentation feels intentional, too. The pairing of ‘Liar 2’ and ‘In Heaven’ – the most danceable and spare songs on the record, respectively – towards the end of the LP offers the kind of emotional resolution that could justify the Armed taking an entirely different direction on whatever comes next. ‘Liar 2’ is the song that most heavily relies on the contrast between musical form and lyrical content, painting its modern, shared desperation in the realm of delusion. But the glass finally breaks on ‘In Heaven’, which has nothing to hide beneath its acoustic presentation. With Matt Sweeney on guitar, it’s a gently heartbreaking song, elevated by another stunning performance by Julien Baker. “Love and hate/ Blurring in the middle,” they harmonize. In this endless battle, no side comes out victorious. But the Armed find tenderness and beauty in that monstrous, blurry middle – between success and failure, hope and despair – and Perfect Saviors is their imperfect attempt to champion it.

Cheekface Share New Single ‘Plastic’

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Cheekface Share New Single ‘Plastic’

Los Angeles trio Cheekface have dropped a new single called ‘Plastic’. It follows their 2023 tracks ‘Popular 2′ and ‘The Fringe’. Listen to it below.

“This song is about being an implacable people pleaser and the miracle of 3D printing,” vocalist/guitarist Greg Katz said in a statement. “Originally, when me and [bassist] Mandy wrote it, it had a lot more bongos in it. But cooler heads prevailed, for better or worse.”

Róisín Murphy Shares Statement Following Anti-Trans Controversy

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Róisín Murphy Shares Statement Following Anti-Trans Controversy

Last week, a screenshot of an old Facebook comment from the Irish singer-songwriter Róisín Murphy made the rounds on Twitter. Commenting under a post by the comedian and anti-transgender activist Graham Linehan, Murphy appeared to make inflammatory comments about trans people and criticized the use of puberty blockers on children. “Please don’t call me a terf, please don’t keep using that word against women,” she wrote. “I beg you! but puberty blockers ARE FUCKED, absolutely desolate, big Pharma laughing all the way to the bank. Little mixed up kids are vulnerable and need to be protected, that’s just true.”

The comment sparked backlash from Murphy’s fan base, particularly given her previous support for the LGBTQ+ community. Addressing the controversy in a statement today, Murphy wrote:

I have been thrown into a very public discourse in an arena I’m uncomfortable in and deeply unsuitable for. I cannot apologise enough for being the reason for this eruption of damaging and potentially dangerous social-media fire and brimstone. To witness the ramifications of my actions and the divisions it has caused are heartbreaking.

I’ve had a personal Facebook account for years. The morning I made those comments I was scrolling and I brought up a specific issue that was only broadly related to the original post. It was something that had been on my mind. I knew my friends were informed about the topic. I should’ve known too that I was stepping out of line.

I’ve spent my whole life celebrating diversity and different views, but I never patronise or cynically aim my music directly at the pockets of any demographic. The music I make is the core of everything I do and it’s ever- evolving, freewheeling and unpredictable. For those of you who are leaving me, or have already left, I understand, I really do, but please know I have loved every one of you. I have always been so proud of my audience and understood the privilege of performing for you, all through the years.

I am so sorry my comments have been directly hurtful to many of you. You must have felt a huge shock, blindsided by this so abruptly. I understand fixed views are not helpful but I really hope people can understand my concern was out of love for all of us.

I will now completely bow out of this conversation within the public domain. I’m not in the slightest bit interested in turning it into ANY kind of ‘campaign’, because campaigning is not what I do. Though I completely understand that for others activism is their true calling, and it is necessary and legitimate in a democracy. My true calling is music and music will never exclude any of us, I believe it will always be one of the greatest tools we can use to create a culture of tolerance. Thank you for taking the trouble to read this.
I’m Gone Fishing.

Sincerely, Roísin ❤️

Armand Hammer Share JPEGMAFIA-Produced Single ‘Woke Up and Asked Siri How I’m Gonna Die’

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Armand Hammer Share JPEGMAFIA-Produced Single ‘Woke Up and Asked Siri How I’m Gonna Die’

Armand Hammer – the duo of NYC rappers billy woods and ELUCID – have released ‘Woke Up and Asked Siri How I’m Gonna Die’, the latest single from their forthcoming LP. Following the Pink Siifu collaboration ‘Trauma Mic’, the new song was produced by JPEGMAFIA. Check it out below.

“I think that every project I worked on, you are kinda waiting to make your first track that is more than the sum of its parts,” woods shared in a statement. “Because some tracks have a dope verse and a really good beat and a great hook, and the song is really dope and that’s cool. That’s a win, for sure, but there are other songs out there. The ones where all the parts swirl in a unique orbit, building upon each other and all of a sudden the whole thing is floating. Alchemy. Base metals turn to gold, etc. That’s really the moment I’m always waiting for when I start on a new creative journey. That unmistakable signpost. On We Buy Diabetic Test Strips, there were more than a few such moments, but this was the very first one. One take and it was like, yeah that’s it.”

We Buy Diabetic Test Strips is set to drop on September 29 via Fat Possum.

Daneshevskaya Announces New Album, Shares New Single ‘Big Bird’

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Daneshevskaya Announces New Album, Shares New Single ‘Big Bird’

Daneshevskaya, the Brooklyn-based project of Anna Beckerman, has announced Long Is the Tunnel, her debut for Winspear. Co-produced by Ruben Radlauer of Model/Actriz, Hayden Ticehurst, and Artur Szerejko, the 7-track effort also features contributions from Lewis Evans of Black Country, New Road. It’s due out November 10. Check out the video for lead single ‘Big Bird’, which follows the previously shared ‘Somewhere in the Middle’, below, and scroll down for the album cover and tracklist.

“I wrote ‘Big Bird’ on GarageBand on my phone,” Beckerman explained in a press release. “It automatically loops when you use it on your phone so the song ended up being a loop. When I showed the demo to Artur, Ruben, and Hayden, I said we could turn it into a full song but they were into the loop. The lyrics are about when a big bird swoops down and everyone in the area stops to look at it together. I like moments like that where everyone is childlike and curious.”

Long Is the Tunnel Cover Artwork:

Long Is the Tunnel Tracklist:

1. Challenger Deep
2. Somewhere In The Middle
3. Bougainvillea
4. Big Bird
5. Pink Mold
6. ROY G BIV
7. Ice Pigeon

Oneohtrix Point Never Releases Video for New Song ‘A Barely Lit Path’

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Oneohtrix Point Never Releases Video for New Song ‘A Barely Lit Path’

Last week, Daniel Lopatin announced a new Oneohtrix Point Never album, Again, which is set for release on September 29 via Warp. Today, he’s shared the first single, ‘A Barely Lit Path’, which was recorded with the NOMAD Ensemble and an orchestra conducted and arranged by Robert Ames. Freeka Tet, the experimental artist known for his work with Amnesia Scanner and Aphex Twin, directed the song’s accompanying video, which you can check out below.

Again, the follow-up to 2020’s Magic Oneohtrix Point Never, was described by a press release as “speculative autobiography” and “‘an illogical period piece’ where memory and fantasy converge to form something entirely new.” Its cover artwork is a sculpture created by Matias Faldbakken, conceptualized with Lopatin, and photographed by Vegard Kleven.

Maria BC Signs to Sacred Bones, Announces New Album ‘Spike Field’

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Maria BC Signs to Sacred Bones, Announces New Album ‘Spike Field’

Maria BC has signed to Sacred Bones, which will release the Bay Area artist’s sophomore LP, Spike Field, on October 20. Two songs from the album, ‘Amber’ and ‘Watcher’, are out today. Check them out below, along with the cover artwork, tracklist, and Maria BC’s newly announced UK and European tour dates.

Spike Field follows Maria BC’s 2022 debut album Hyaline. “I had a very strong tendency to want to destroy any previous version of me,” they explained in a statement. “I wanted to erase the memories of anyone who knew me more than a year ago. It’s the effect of shame.”

Speaking about ‘Amber’, Maria BC said: “Make the mirrors windows” – this line sums up the whole song. I’m reaching out to you so that you might draw me out of myself, out of fear and self-scrutiny, into connection and desire. It’s a love song.”

Of ‘Watcher’, they added: “On ‘Amber’, the lyrics are about reaching out to receive connection; here, the lyrics are about anticipating that gesture and preemptively reaching down in recognition, like, ‘I see you’re in pain, I’m here for you. I’m sorry it’s taken so long.’ But unlike in ‘Amber’, that moment of connection never comes. You can’t wish someone’s pain away. You can bear witness to them, but validation can’t undo the past. You have to hold it together, and hold them. It’s difficult. Sometimes you run out of words, like in this song, which opens with this grandiose angelic choir and then just kind of…trails off.”

Check out our Artist Spotlight interview with Maria BC.

Spike Field Cover Artwork:

Spike Field Tracklist:

1. Amber
2. Watcher
3. [ A backlit door]
4. Haruspex
5. Return to sender
6. Tire iron
7. Daydrinker
8. Tied
9. Still
10. Lacuna
11. Mercury
12. Spike field

Maria BC 2023 Tour Dates:

October 25- Portugal, Lisbon, ZDB
October 26 – Belgium, Brussels, Botanique
October 27 – Netherlands, Amsterdam, London Calling
October 27 – UK, London, MIRRORS Festival
October 29 – UK, Bristol, Crofters Right
October 30 – UK, Glasgow, Glad Cafe
October 31 – UK, Leeds, Headrow House
Nov 1 – UK, Manchester, Soup Kitchen
Nov 2 – UK, Brighton, Mutations Festival
Nov 3 – UK, London, Rough Trade West

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