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Fenne Lily Unveils New Song ‘Dawncolored Horse’

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Fenne Lily Unveils New Song ‘Dawncolored Horse’

Fenne Lily has shared a new track from her upcoming album Big Picture, which was led by the single ‘Lights Light Up’. Listen to ‘Dawncolored Horse’ below.

The new song takes its title from a Richard Brautigan poem, ‘The Horse That Had a Flat Tire’. In a press release, Lily explained, “[Brautigan] talks about the woman he loves as being a ‘breathing castle.’ I truly don’t know what that means, but for me he’s distilled a feeling of absolute closeness. When you know someone so well it feels like you’re almost living inside them. That can be claustrophobic, but before it’s too much, it’s incredible.”

“A lot of the music I was listening to while I was writing seemed to be old kind of country stuff; the album Anymore For Anymore by Ronnie Lane and Slim Change was a big one (‘hear Roll On Babe from ’74’) — anything that sounded warm and comfortable, just people in a room playing what came most naturally,” she added. “When I brought this song to the band it easily fell into that sort of world — it felt stable, which is cool for a song that came from a place of total instability.” The song features Joe Sherrin on lead guitar, Kane Eagle on bass, James Luxton on drums, Phil Cook on bango, and Brad Cook on mellotron.

Big Picture is due for release April 14 through Dead Oceans.

The New Pornographers Release New Single ‘Angelcover’

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The New Pornographers Release New Single ‘Angelcover’

The New Pornographers have released a new track, ‘Angelcover’, lifted from their forthcoming LP Continue as a Guest. Listen to it below.

“I pictured this one as a weird little George Saunders-esque sketch, a snapshot,” frontman A.C. Newman explained in a statement. “I found myself a lot more concerned with performance and/or delivery, changing melody and phrasing to get a better performance, less concerned, less precious about the original melody or lyric that I wrote. With that in mind, I had the idea of angels visiting me in the night with the message that ‘melody ain’t got nothing on delivery.’ Kind of a fever dream, where feelings take on their own personality and shape.”

Continue as a Guest, the New Pornographers’ first album for Merge, arrives on March 31. The band previously previewed the record with a video for the lead single ‘Really Really Light’, which made our Best New Songs segment.

Naima Bock Shares Video for New Song ‘Lines’

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Naima Bock Shares Video for New Song ‘Lines’

Naima Bock has unveiled a new song called ‘Lies’. The track was engineered and produced by Ali Chant and arrives with a music video directed by Kit Harwood. Check it out below.

“‘Lines’ is about what we do to each other, some call the dance of intimacy, exchanges,” Bock explained in a statement. “What we are given, carry with us, then subsequently pass on to others good and bad. How the recipient is often undeserving of the negative side of this reality. It’s about trying to dodge blame and the loneliness of guilt. It’s about the irony of impermanence and unhealthy patterns coexisting; ‘nothing stays’ but ‘nothings changed’. The idea of change I had grown accustomed to but the reality that some things won’t change until you actively work on them is something new to me, preferring to adopt a slightly lazy attitude and misunderstanding the saying ‘all passes’. Sometimes it doesn’t pass quickly enough. It’s also a song about anger, and the familiarity of not knowing where to put it.”

Naima Bock released her debut album, Giant Palm, last year. Check out our Artist Spotlight interview with Naima Bock.

Alison Goldfrapp Enlists Paul Woolford for New Single ‘Fever’

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Alison Goldfrapp Enlists Paul Woolford for New Single ‘Fever’

Alison Goldfrapp and Paul Woolford have teamed up for the new single ‘Fever’. It follows last month’s ‘Digging Deeper’, a collaboration with German producer Claptone. “I love the simmering and explosive energy Paul has brought to my track ‘Fever’,” Goldfrapp said in a press release. “I can’t wait to hear it out on a sweaty dancefloor.” Take a listen below.

100 gecs Share Video for New Single ‘Hollywood Baby’

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100 gecs Share Video for New Single ‘Hollywood Baby’

100 gecs have released a new single, ‘Hollywood Baby’, lifted from their upcoming album 10,000 gecs. Laura Les and Dylan Brady have also revealed the album’s tracklist. Check out the self-directed video for ‘Hollywood Baby’ and see the full tracklist below.

10,000 gecs is set to come out on March 17 via Dog Show Records/Atlantic Records. It will feature the previously shared songs ‘mememe’ and ‘Doritos & Fritos’. In December, 100 gecs unveiled the Snake Eyes EP.

10,000 gecs Tracklist:

1. Dumbest Girl Alive
2. 757
3. Hollywood Baby
4. Frog on the Floor
5. Doritos & Fritos
6. Billy Knows Jamie
7. One Million Dollars
8. The Most Wanted Person in the United States
9. I Got My Tooth Removed
10. MeMeMe

Mediocre Announce ‘To Know You’re Screwed’ EP, Share Video for New Song

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Mediocre Announce ‘To Know You’re Screwed’ EP, Share Video for New Song

Mediocre, the Boston-based duo of Piper Torrison and Keely Martin, have announced To Know You’re Screwed, their debut EP for Dangerbird Records. Today, they’re previewing it with the single ‘To Know You’re Screwed Is to Know a Lot’, which arrives with a self-directed video. Check it out below.

“We wanted to capture the chaotic and futile experience of running away from your own mess – literally and figuratively,” Mediocre said of the new song in a statement. “Sometimes the awareness of being screwed is comforting, but sometimes ignorance is bliss.”

To Know You’re Screwed EP Cover Artwork:

To Know You’re Screwed EP Tracklist:

1. To Know You’re Screwed is to Know a Lot
2. Pop Song Baby
3. Wash the Paint
4. Tiny Toad
5. Together Together

Xiu Xiu Release Video for New Song ‘Pahrump’

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Xiu Xiu Release Video for New Song ‘Pahrump’

Xiu Xiu have released ‘Pahrump’, the second preview of their forthcoming album Ignore Grief. Following lead single ‘Maybae Baeby’, the track arrives with an accompanying video directed by the band’s Angela Seo. Check it out below.

“‘Pahrump’ is a dissonant string ensemble piece that features intense, harmolodic saxophones by Patrick Shiroishi,” Seo explained in a statement. “It details the avoidable disaster of someone I love having chosen the sloshing path of cocaine and booze over her children, who I also love. She lives and will likely soon die in the nightmare town of Pahrump, Nevada.”

Ignore Grief is set to arrive on March 3 via Polyvinyl.

NOIA and Ela Minus Collaborate on New Single ‘Didn’t Know’

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NOIA and Ela Minus Collaborate on New Single ‘Didn’t Know’

NOIA – the alias of Barcelona-born, Brooklyn-based singer and producer Gisela Fullà-Silvestre – has teamed up with Ela Minus for a new single, ‘Didn’t Know’. It’s set to appear on her upcoming debut LP gisela, which is out March 31 (via Cascine) and includes the previously released single ‘eclipse de amor’, featuring Buscabulla. Check out the Lola Blanc-directed video for ‘Didn’t Know’ below (via Metal Magazine).

Discussing the new song, NOIA said in a press release:

“didn’t know” is an ode to my friends in nyc. an ode to all the bad dating we’ve done in this city and how we’ve survived through staying together and laughing together. it’s also an ode to the nightlife of this city. I borrowed a couple of dialogue lines from Mad Men for the lyrics: this song is playfully centered around the idea of singing to the ultimate fuckboy, don draper. I have collected so many whatsapp audio messages (or whatsapp podcasts lol) from my friends sharing their late night experiences, so I wanted to bring those bits and pieces of dialogue into the song, that’s why there’s that sound design club bathroom moment in the song and that’s why you can hear them discovering the magic of autotune towards the end of the song.

I had to invite Ela Minus to sing this song as a duet: she is one of my good friends with whom I’ve shared these experiences with, endless dinners in Brooklyn laughing away our love adventures. but also, when i started this beat (with a drum machine and not in the box as I usually make beats) I realized I was getting inspired by her amazing beat making style. so I sent the track to her during the pandemic and she recorded her beautiful airy vocals in it, half in English, half in Spanish.

Musically this is my Prince song, it’s definitely a hot pink song. I wanted the voices to feel like a wall of airy rhythmic sexy vibes. but then the beat and the bass to feel chaotic and industrial.

Of the video, she added:

Lola Blanc is an amazing director and artist, and she knows how to find that sweet spot between humor, horror, high fashion and feeling. The concept behind this surreal video was friends being VERY bored and done with fuckboys, so bored they can only yawn and roll their eyes. We also created the ultimate fuckboy, seating in his office, gaslighting his gf on the phone like a pro. At the same time, we wanted this video to feel very earnest, since at the end of the day this song is about friendship and laughing away the love troubles so half of the video is just dancing and having fun. Some of the visual references for this video were Prince (Batman era), the 5th Element (the movie!), Almodovar’s Women on the verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Mad Men, Sex and the City, Thierry Mugler, y2k fantasies and mars attack. Yuri Tachi created the styling for this video, which was a vision of rainbow colors and textures.

Last year, Ela Minus followed up her 2020 debut album Acts of Rebellion with ♡, a collaborative EP with DJ Python. Read our interview with Ela Minus and DJ Python.

Video Gaming Awards: Celebrating the Success of the Industry

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Video Gaming Awards: Celebrating the Success of the Industry

The video game industry has grown tremendously in recent years, with revenue surpassing that of the music and movie industries combined. The industry has seen significant growth in terms of technological advancements, creativity, and accessibility. Many video games today feature stunning graphics, immersive storylines, and dynamic gameplay, making them increasingly popular among a diverse audience.

 As a result, the Game Awards have become an essential annual event for the gaming industry, recognizing the best games, developers, and players. Since its inception in 2014, the Game Awards have annually recognized the gaming industry’s exceptional achievements. The 2022 edition is the latest in the series.

The 2022 Video Game Awards

The 2022 Game Awards have proven once again why they are the best video game award ceremony. The celebration was well-planned to honor the accomplishments of the year as well as the people behind those accomplishments. The event was hosted by video game journalist and television presenter Geoff Keighley and attracted the most viewers ever. It attracted 103 million spectators from all around the world through various streaming platforms and networks.

The award show is one of the main events in the gaming industry and its global audience has grown significantly in recent years. In 2020, its viewership increased by 84% over the previous year and by approximately 103% over its 2018 audience.

The Movers and Shakers of 2022

The ceremony was well-planned to commemorate the year’s accomplishments as well as the drivers behind those accomplishments. Many of the top games that got recognition in the 2022 event are also doing exceptionally well in top-rated eSports betting sites such as drapuestas.com. Many video game enthusiasts worldwide believed God of War: Ragnarok, an action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio, would receive this exceptional honor. 

Contrary to expectations, Elden Ring won the Game Award for providing the best gaming experience in all technical and creative categories. Elden Ring, an epic adventure game developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., was one of the most notable award winners. Elden Ring was named Game of the Year. 

Despite being outperformed in terms of overall performance, God of War: Ragnarok won a number of other awards, including Best Narrative, Best Audio Design, Best Action/Adventure Game, and Innovation in Accessibility. Bear McCreary and Christopher Judge, the show’s creators, were also recognized, with awards for Best Score/Music and Best Performance, respectively. 

The event recognized 31 top achievers for their outstanding performance in various categories. It is still regarded as one of the most outstanding award ceremonies of 2022, having gone beyond the mundane recognition of games to honor companies, teams, events, and individuals.

Projecting the Future of the Video Game Industry

The unrivaled awards ceremony exemplified the success of the video gaming industry. It demonstrated the entertainment industry’s incredible growth and hinted at a possible long-term dominance. The viewership alone can easily decode the growing global interest in video games. In any field, attracting 103 million people is an incredible accomplishment.

Today, the video game industry is one of the most popular and profitable in the world. The global games market was worth US$180 billion in 2021 and this figure is expected to grow several times over the next decade, reaching US$377.00 billion by the end of 2023. The video game industry has already surpassed several others, surpassing the film and music industries combined. In less than five years, the industry is expected to overtake the rest in entertainment.

Between 2023 and 2027, the industry’s compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be 6.98%. At this rate, gaming will easily surpass the predicted market volume of $493.80 billion by 2027.

Given the massive rate at which people are switching to video gaming as their preferred form of entertainment, the projected global achievement comes as no surprise. The industry is expanding to new global markets and thriving. For instance, it is expected to generate approximately US$106,800.00m in China alone in 2023.

Final Thoughts

The 2022 Game Awards were thoughtfully designed to honor the best contributors, games, teams, and other outstanding performers. However, in addition to honoring the achievers, it demonstrated the video gaming industry’s tremendous growth. From afar, it is clear that the industry is massive, and its trajectory points to even greater success in the near future.

MSPAINT Share New Single ‘Titan of Hope’

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MSPAINT Share New Single ‘Titan of Hope’

MSPAINT have dropped a new song called ‘Titan of Hope’. It’s the latest single off their upcoming debut LP Post-American, following previous entries ‘Delete It’ and ‘Acid’ (both of which made our Best New Songs segment). Check out a video for ‘Titan of Hope’ below (via The FADER).

Post-American is set to arrive on March 10 via Convulse Records. The album was co-produced by Militarie Gun’s Ian Shelton and engineer Taylor Young.

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