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Brigid Mae Power Unveils New Single ‘Waterford Song’

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Brigid Mae Power Unveils New Single ‘Waterford Song’

Brigid Mae Power has released a new track, ‘Waterford Song’, which is lifted from her upcoming LP Dream From the Deep Well. Listen to it below.

“’The Waterford Song’ is my meditation on the place where my family have lived for over 1,000 years,” the musician explained in a statement. “I played at a festival there on this huge country estate and all of the trees there had been planted by my grandfather. It was an experience that allowed me new perspectives.”

Dream From the Deep Well is set to arrive on June 30 via Fire Records. Previously, Brigid Mae Power previewed the album with the title track.

Girl Ray Release New Song ‘Up’

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Girl Ray Release New Song ‘Up’

Girl Ray have delivered another single from their upcoming third album, Prestige. It’s called ‘Up’, and it follows previous offerings ‘Everybody’s Saying That’ and ‘Hold Tight’. Check it out below.

“Written at the beginning of my current relationship, ‘Up’ deals with all the emotions of a fledgling romance: adoration, self-doubt, and everything in between!” guitarist and lead singer Poppy Hankin explained in a statement. ‘Musically we wanted to pay homage to the sparseness of Queen’s ‘Cool Cat’, and the groove of Bowie’s ‘Fame’.”

Prestige is set for release on August 4 via Moshi Moshi.

Mega Bog Shares Video for New Song ‘All and Everything’

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Mega Bog Shares Video for New Song ‘All and Everything’

Ahead of the release of her new album End of Everything this Friday, May 19, Mega Bog has shared one more single from it called ‘All and Everything’. It follows previous entries ‘Cactus People’, ‘The Clown’, and ‘Love Is’. Check out a video for the track, filmed by Erin Birgy, Big Thief’s James Krivchenia, and Daniel McIntyre, below.

Speaking about the single, Birdy said in a statement: “The song ‘All and Everything’ was written immediately after Caity and I stole away to the cemetery to experience our first break in a very long sadness, marching around the dusk and climbing cement burial boxes while basting Franco Battiato and Vangelis at the beginning of our own epic poem together.”

ANOHNI Announces New Album, Shares New Single ‘It Must Change’

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ANOHNI Announces New Album, Shares New Single ‘It Must Change’

ANOHNI has announced a new album, My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, under the moniker ANOHNI and the Johnsons. The follow-up to 2016’s HOPELESSNESS is due out July 7 via Rough Trade and Secretly Canadian. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the lead single ‘It Must Change’, which is accompanied by a music video directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard and starring activist Munroe Bergdorf. Check it out below, and scroll down for the LP’s cover art (featuring a portrait of legendary activist Marsha P. Johnson taken by Alvin Baltrop in the 1970s) and tracklist.

“Munroe Bergdorf has done so much service for British society,” ANOHNI commented in a statement. “She always impresses me with her articulate grace. Munroe’s dignity and ethical courage are a guiding light.”

Discussing My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, she said: “I’ve been thinking a lot about Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On,” she said of My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross. That was a really important touchstone in my mind. Some of these songs respond from the present day to global and environmental concerns first voiced in popular music over 50 years ago.”

“Many of the recordings on this record — like ‘It Must Change’ and ‘Can’t’ — capture the first and only time I have sung those songs through,” ANOHNI added. “There’s a magic when you suddenly place words you have been thinking about for a long time into melody. A neural system awakens. It isn’t personal and yet is so personal. Things connect and come alive.”

To record My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, ANOHNI worked with producer Jimmy Hogarth (Amy Winehouse, Duffy, Tina Turner), who brought in a studio band that included Leo Abrahams, Chris Vatalaro, Sam Dixon, and string arranger Rob Moose.

“I want the record to be useful. I learned with HOPELESSNESS that I can provide a soundtrack that might fortify people in their work, in their activism, in their dreaming and decision-making,” ANOHNI concluded. “I can sing of an awareness that makes others feel less alone, people for whom the frank articulation of these frightening times is not a source of discomfort but a cause for identification and relief. I want the work to be useful, to help others move with dignity and resilience through these conversations we are now facing.”

My Back Was A Bridge for You to Cross Cover Artwork:

My Back Was A Bridge for You to Cross Tracklist:

1. It Must Change
2. Go Ahead
3. Sliver Of Ice
4. Can’t
5. Scapegoat
6. It’s My Fault
7. Rest
8. There Wasn’t Enough
9. Why Am I Alive Now?
10. You Be Free

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Announce New Album, Share Video for New Single ‘Gila Monster’

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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Announce New Album, Share Video for New Single ‘Gila Monster’

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have announced a new double album that’s set to arrive on June 16. It bears the title PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation. Lead single ‘Gila Monster’ is out today, alongside an accompanying video directed by SPOD. Check it out below.

“I wanted to shoot Lord of the Rings 4 but also make a video game, so I mixed both mediums and came up with this majestic journey for truth and power in a cursed world,” SPOD said of the ‘Gila Monster’ visual. “I mixed 3D animation, modeling & live footage in a 3D video game program to create this marvelous voyage of man & beast. Friend or foe?”

The new album is described as the band’s second full-length excursion into thrash, following 2019’s Infest The Rats’ Nest. “When we made Rats’ Nest, it felt experimental,” frontman Stu Mackenzie explained in a press release. “Like, ‘Here’s this music that some of us grew up on but we’d never had the guts or confidence to really play before, so let’s give it a go and see what happens’. And when we made that album we were like, ‘Fuck, why did it take us so long to do this?’ It’s just so much fun to play that music, and those songs work so well when we play them live. So we always had it in our minds to make another metal record.”

“We worked on it the same way we started our Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms And Lava album last year,” Mackenzie added. “We wrote a song a day, and we came into the practice space with no riffs, no tunes, no ideas, and started from scratch. And we jammed, and recorded everything, and pieced the songs together from that. I’d sketched out the story the songs would tell, and I’d portioned it out into seven song titles, with a short paragraph of what would happen in the song. I guess we kind of made the record backwards.”

PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation Cover Artwork:

PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation Tracklist:

1. Motor Spirit
2. Supercell
3. Converge
4. Witchcraft
5. Gila Monster
6. Dragon
7. Flamethrower

How to Improve My Photography Skills?

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How to Improve My Photography Skills?

The world of photography is wide. As a photographer, you need to keep honing your skills. Getting better at your photography skills is a continuous journey. This requires loads of practice, experimentation, and a willingness to keep learning and growing. There are many ways to enhance your photography skills; this article will cover some of them. Read on.

Tips For Becoming Better at Photography 

Here are some tips and techniques to help you enhance your photography skills:

Understand your camera

Start by thoroughly understanding your camera’s features, settings, and capabilities. Read the manual and experiment with different shooting modes, exposure settings, and focus options. This knowledge gives you better control over images.

Get better at composition

Composition is essential for making appealing photographs. Study the rules governing symmetry, leading lines, framing, rule of thirds, and other methods of composition. Practice composing your shots with a keen eye for balance and visual interest.

Learn to use natural light

Lighting is crucial in photography. Practice shooting at different times of the day to comprehend the effect of natural light on images. Learn to utilize soft, diffused light during golden hour (early morning or late afternoon) for beautiful results. Avoid harsh midday light that creates strong shadows and contrast. You can also improve your photos with lightroom presets.

Experiment with different genres

Explore various genres of photography, such as landscapes, portraits, still life, street photography, and macro. Play with different styles in order to what interests you – it broadens your overall photography skills.

Observe the works of others

Endeavor to study the work of established photographers. Pay attention to their techniques. Look at the composition, lighting, subject matter, and the emotions evoked in their images. This analysis will give you inspiration and ideas for your own photography.

Always shoot

You must keep shooting to improve your photography skills. Yes, practice makes perfect; the same is applicable to photography. Make it a habit to shoot regularly, even if it’s just in your everyday surroundings.

Challenge yourself to find interesting subjects or experiment with new techniques. Practice helps refine your skills and develop your creative vision. And make sure to look for inspiration from places like ABS Photography.

Master basic post-processing

When you are good at post-processing, the overall quality of your images will improve. Learn the basics of editing software like Capture One or Adobe Lightroom. Explore adjustments such as exposure, contrast, color balance, and cropping. Remember to maintain a natural look and avoid over-processing.

Seek constructive feedback

Share your work with other photographers or join photography communities online or locally. You need constructive feedback on your images to gain different perspectives and insights. That’s how you can easily identify areas that need improvement.

Attend workshops and courses

Participating in workshops and courses can provide valuable guidance and insights. Look for local photography groups, schools, or online platforms that offer classes or workshops.

These opportunities allow you to learn from experienced photographers, practice new techniques, and network with other enthusiasts.

Have a unique style

With practice comes confidence and experience. As you keep improving, also work on crafting your own voice and style. Experiment with different subjects, lighting styles, and post-processing techniques until you find a visual aesthetic that resonates with you. Your style will set your work apart and make it recognizable.

Keep seeking inspiration

With more inspiration from different sources, growth in your craft is guaranteed. Keep your passion for photography alive by following some photographers on social media.

Also, explore photography magazines and books. Don’t forget to visit galleries and exhibitions. Simply immerse yourself in the visual world. Staying inspired will fuel your creativity and drive to improve.

Conclusion 

Remember, improving your photography skills is a continuous process. Embrace the journey, and be patient with yourself. Have fun with the process of capturing and creating stunning images. Happy shooting!

Hannah Jadagu Releases New Single ‘Lose’

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Hannah Jadagu Releases New Single ‘Lose’

Hannah Jadagu has shared ‘Lose’, the final single off her forthcoming album Aperture, which comes out this Friday (May 19) via Sub Pop. It follows the previously released tracks ‘Say It Now’, ‘What You Did’, ‘Warning Sign’, and ‘Admit it’. Check out a lyric video for it below.

Kaytraminé (Aminé and Kaytranada) Share New Single ‘Rebuke’

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Kaytraminé (Aminé and Kaytranada) Share New Single ‘Rebuke’

Ahead of the release of their debut Kaytraminé LP on Friday, May 19, Aminé and Kaytranada have shared a new single from it, ‘Rebuke’. Listen to it below.

Kaytraminé features guest appearances from Pharrell Williams, Amaarae, Big SEan, Snoop Dogg, and Freddie Gibbs. It was led by the single ‘4EVA’.

Kaytraminé Tracklist:

1. Who He Iz
2. letstalkaboutit [feat. Freddie Gibbs]
3. 4EVA [feat. Pharrell Williams]
4. Westside
5. Master P [feat. Big Sean]
6. Rebuke
7. Sossaup [feat. Amaarae]
8. STFU3
9. Ugh Ugh
10. Eye [feat. Snoop Dogg]
11. K&A

Maple Glider Shares Video for New Song ‘Don’t Kiss Me’

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Maple Glider Shares Video for New Song ‘Don’t Kiss Me’

Maple Glider has released a new song, ‘Don’t Kiss Me’. It marks the Naarm/Melbourne-based artist’s first new music since the release of her 2021 debut album, To Enjoy is the Only Thing. The track arrives with an accompanying video co-directed by Glider and Joshua Tate. Check it out below.

“I didn’t think much of this song when I wrote it,” Glider said of ‘Don’t Kiss Me’ in a press release. “I had a terrible recording of it on my voice memos where I wailed out of key, and it got buried somewhere in there for two years or so before I uncovered it again. I felt so connected and ready for it when I found it again that I started playing it regularly at shows. It’s a song about consent, and the experience of being predated on by older men as a girl/young woman. I think many of us are aware of that strong urge to say ‘fuck off’ and be left to our own.”

Discussing the video, she added:

When I was a kid, my great grandmother used to give me really weird porcelain dolls. They freaked me the hell out, and would poke their heads out from the top of my wardrobe and unsettle me as I was trying to go to sleep. I wanted the video for “Don’t Kiss Me” to be a bit unnerving and weird, and for some reason I kept thinking about those porcelain dolls.

The basis of the storyline is that I am trying to get out of the city to get some time alone, and anyone who gets in my way is LASERED by Wanda the doll. I imagined the whole clip as a comic book, and thought it would be cool to never really define who the villains are. In the end, my nemeses all come back as zombies, and I must learn the power of laser beam myself to truly end them and to find peace in my alone-ness.

I liked the feeling of playing a powerful character, especially to this song, which has felt quite empowering to write and to perform. It felt like I was kind of conquering little fears I have surrounding it through humour and play.

We had the vision of filming the video as if it were a school project – super lo-fi and very cheesy. Sure, I think there will be a heap of people who probably won’t get it, and that’s totally fine (LASERED). For those who do, rock on, I hope you find your peace.

Earlier this year, Glider shared a cover of Shania Twain’s ‘You’re Still the One’. Revisit our Artist Spotlight interview with Maple Glider.

Weyes Blood Shares Cover of ‘When You’re Smiling’

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Weyes Blood Shares Cover of ‘When You’re Smiling’

Weyes Blood has offered her take on the jazz standard ‘When You’re Smiling’, originally performed by Ella Fitzgerald. Natalie Mering recorded the cover for the new National Geographic limited series A Small Light, which features Este Haim as executive music producer. Give it a listen below.

A Small Light tells the story of Miep Giesa (played by Bel Powley), a Dutch woman of Austrian descent who helped hide Anne Frank and her family in her Amsterdam attic. The soundtrack includes covers by Danielle Haim, Kamasi Washington, Weyes Blood, Moses Sumney, and others. Earlier this month, Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen shared their contributions to the soundtrack, which is out May 23.

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