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M83 Releases Five New Songs From Upcoming Album ‘Fantasy’

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M83 has released six new songs, billed as the first chapter of their forthcoming album Fantasy. The record was led by the single ‘Ocean’s Niagara’, which made our Best New Songs segment. Anthony Gonzalez has also announced a run of European tour dates; find those and listen to Chapter 1 of Fantasy below.

Fantasy, the follow-up to 2019’s DSVII, will be released in full on March 17 via Virgin Records.

M83 2023 Tour Dates:

Apr 9 2023 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Apr 10 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Apr 11 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theater
Apr 13 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theatre
Apr 14 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
Apr 15 – Houston, TX – The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall
Apr 16 – Dallas, TX – House Of Blues
Apr 18 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
Apr 19 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern
Apr 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
Apr 22 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Apr 23 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
Apr 25 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
Apr 26 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
Apr 28 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
Apr 29 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
Apr 30 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
May 2 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
May 3 – St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre
May 5 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
May 6 – Salt Lake City, UT – Ogden Amphitheater
May 8 – Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
May 9 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
May 10 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
May 11 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
May 13 – Pasadena, CA – Just Like Heaven Fest
May 14 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
May 16 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
May 17 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theate
Jun 7 – Sigulda, LV – Sigulda Castle
Jun 8 – Vilnius, LT – Lukiškės Prison
Jun 10 – Helsinki, FI – Sideways Festival
Jun 17 – Neuchatel,CH – Festi’Neuch
Jun 19 – Milan, IT – Magnolia Summer
Jun 243 – Prague, CZ – Metronome Festival
Jun 27 – Paris, FR – L’Olympia
Jun 29 – London, UK – Roundhouse
Jul 6 – Bilbao, ES – BBK
Jul 7 – Hérouville Saint Clar, FR – Festival Beauregard
Aug 12 – Pezinok, SK – Grape Festival
Aug 13 – Budapest, HU – Sziget Festival
Aug 19 – Biddinghuizen, NL – Lowlands Festival

Depeche Mode Detail New Album, Release Video for New Single ‘Ghosts Again’

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Depeche Mode have revealed the release date of their new album, Memento Mori. The follow-up to 2017;s Spirit comes out March 24 via Columbia Records. They’ve also shared the album’s first single, ‘Ghosts Again’, which arrives with a visual from the album’s artwork designer Anton Corbijn. Check it out below.

“To me, ‘Ghosts Again’ just captures this perfect balance of melancholy and joy,” Dave Gahan said in a press release. Martin Gore added, “It’s not often that we record a song that I just don’t get sick of listening to – I’m excited to be able to share it.”

Memento Mori Cover Artwork:

Memento Mori Tracklist:

1. My Cosmos Is Mine
1. Wagging Tongue
2. Ghosts Again
3. Don’t Say You Love Me
4. My Favourite Stranger
5. Soul With Me
6. Caroline’s Monkey
7. Before We Drown
8. People Are Good
9. Always You
10. Never Let Me Go
11. Speak To Me

Legendary Songwriter Burt Bacharach Dies at 94

Burt Bacharach, the legendary composer and performer who wrote hits such as ‘I Say a Little Prayer’, ‘Walk On By’, and ‘What the World Needs Now Is Love’, has died at the age of 94. The Washington Post reports that Bacharach died at home in Los Angeles of natural causes.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1928, Bacharach soon moved to New York, where he would sneak into 52nd Street nightclubs as a teenager to hear such greats as Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie. “They were just so incredibly exciting that all of a sudden, I got into music in a way I never had before,” he wrote in the 2013 memoir Anyone Who Had a Hear. “What I heard in those clubs turned my head around.” After studying music at schools in Montreal, New York, and California, Bacharach served in the US army, during which time he met the popular singer Vic Damone. He spent the next three years working as a pianist and conductor for Damone, and later accompanied singers such as Marlene Dietrich, the Ames Brothers, and Paula Stewart in a similar capacity.

In 1957, Bacharach met lyricist Hal David at the Brill Building in New York. Their first breakthrough came that same year with the song ‘The Story of My Life’ by Marty Robbins, followed soon afterwards by ‘Magic Moments’, which was recorded by Perry Como and reached No. 4 in the US. These were also back-to-back No. 1 hits in the UK, making Bacharach and David the first songwriters to score consecutive No. 1 singles in the country. The majority of Bacharach and David’s hits were written specifically for and interpreted by Dionne Warwick, whose output together included 22 Top 40 hits, among them ‘Walk on By’, ‘Do You Know the Way to San Jose?’, ‘Anyone Who Had a Heart’, ‘A House is Not a Home’, and ‘I Say a Little Prayer’.

Bacharach went on to write material for Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, the Carpenters, and many others, while his songs were covered by artists including Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Costello, Alicia Keys, and the White Stripes. In addition to being an eight-time Grammy winner, Bacharach received three Academy Awards: best musical score for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and the song ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head’ in 1970, and best song for ‘Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)’ in 1982. ‘Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)’ was one of several hits he wrote in the ’80s with songwriter Carole Bayer Sager, whom he married in 1982.

In the 1990s, Bacharach made appearances in the Austin Powers movies and collaborated with Elvis Costello on the album Painted From Memory. In 2020, he released an EP with multi-instrumentalist Daniel Tashian called Blue Umbrella.

Esther Rose Announces New Album ‘Safe to Run’, Unveils New Song ‘Chet Baker’

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Esther Rose has announced a new album titled Safe to Run. Following 2021’s How Many Times, the 11-track LP will be released April 23 via her new label home, New West Records. Today, the singer-songwriter has shared its lead single, ‘Chet Baker’, alongside a video directed by Joshua Shoemaker. Check it out below, and scroll down for Safe to Run‘s cover art and tracklist.

Speaking about ‘Chet Baker’, Rose said in a statement: “Someone sent me a DM, asking ‘do you remember me.’ I was transported into a decade-old memory; a weird weekend with a crew of dangerous college preps, a car crash. What came out is this short study of my townie life in Ann Arbor. As I was writing this song, it occurred to me how lucky I was to have survived that time of willful recklessness. I wanted to empathize with my younger self, like, ‘it’s alright, you were 23. You were out of control. I got you now. You’re okay.’”

Safe to Run was produced by Ross Farbe in New Orleans, LA and Placitas, New Mexico. It features Rose’s longtime collaborators Farbe and Lyle Werner, as well as the New Orleans-based band Silver Synthetic, Cameron Snyder of The Deslondes, and Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff on the title track.

“My challenge every time I picked up the pen was: not another heartbreak song, look around you,” Rose explained. “Writing from depths never explored and feeling sometimes like I was losing my mind, a softness unfurled. I’ve moved out of a chaotic, transitional place. I’m not running anymore. This album feels different to me than everything I’ve made before it. But who knows? I’ve traded hurricanes for wildfires.”

Safe to Run Cover Artwork:

Safe to Run Tracklist:

1. Stay
2. Chet Baker
3. Spider
4. Safe to Run (feat. Hurray For The Riff Raff)
5. St. Francis Waltz
6. New Magic II
7. Dream Girl
8. Insecure
9. Levee Song
10. Full Value
11. Arm’s Length

 

Jessie Ware Announces Album ‘That! Feels Good!’, Releases New Song ‘Pearls’

Jessie Ware has announced her much-anticipated fifth album: That! Feels Good! will be out on April 28. The follow-up to 2021’s What’s Your Pleasure? is led by the new single ‘Pearls’, which was co-written with Stuart Price, Clarence Coffee Jr., and Sarah Hudson. Check it out and find That! Feels Good!‘s details below.

“‘Pearls’ is a record that doesn’t take itself too seriously but demands you to have a dance,” Ware said in a statement. “It’s inspired by divas like Donna Summer, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Teena Marie and Chaka Khan and I guess attempts to show — in lightness — all the hats I try to wear (usually at the same time). It’s the second song you will hear from my collaboration with Stuart Price and Coffee — with the wonderful addition of Sarah Hudson — and hopefully gives you a taste of the fun we have working together…”

Of the new LP, She added: “That! Feels Good! stems from over 10 years of understanding who I am, and who I enjoy being as an artist and the thrill of performance.”

In April 2021, Ware released the deluxe edition of What’s Your Pleasure?, which featured six additional songs. The British singer returned last summer with the single ‘Free Yourself’.

That! Feels Good! Cover Artwork:

That! Feels Good! Tracklist:

1. That! Feels Good!
2. Free Yourself
3. Pearls
4. Hello Love
5. Begin Again
6. Beautiful People
7. Freak Me Now
8. Shake The Botle
9. Lightning
10. These Lips

Nicholas Allbrook Announces New Album ‘Manganese’, Shares New Single ‘Jackie’

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Nicholas Allbrook has announced a new album, Manganese, which is due out June 9 via Spinning Top Records. Along with the announcement, the Australian singer, best known as the frontman of Pond, has shared a video for the new single ‘Jackie’. Check it out below.

“This song is about my friend (whose name isn’t Jackie) who died in 2021,” Nick shared in a statement. “She was fantastic and the news left me with familiar feelings of guilt and regret and ‘why didn’t I do more or know better’. I don’t usually get hit with creative bolts while running, but by the canal once in London I was struck with the hopeful image of her rowing away from the earth that had been so hurtful and hard, on a black lake surrounded by stars, finally finding peace and silence. It felt nice to think about death like that, bathed in pale silver light rather than just cold. I got lots of instrumental help from Nathaniel Hoho, who bizarrely and brilliantly put in the nature documentary voice about the giant panda which should never work but somehow does.”

Manganese Cover Artwork:

Manganese Tracklist:

1. Commodore
2. Babbel
3. Manganese
4. Jackie
5. The Endless Jetty
6. Vale the Chord
7. Mazda
8. Round Round the Moon and All
9. The Night Before You Flew

Look younger, even in your 50’s, with these tips.

Aging is a natural process, and you should be thankful for it. People may accept aging gracefully, but certain aspects of aging no one likes. For instance, who wants their skin to sag or look paunchy? No one! Or you can deal with the wrinkles and dark circles that come with age.

Fortunately, you can take steps to ensure you don’t look 50 while you are 50. Yes, even in your fifties, you can look and feel younger by following a few simple tricks. To name a few, exercise, correct skincare practices, and nutrition play an imperative role in helping you look younger. This blog talks about such practices only to ensure you don’t look like you are 50. Ready?

Reduce your alcohol intake.

Too much of anything is bad for you, right? It includes alcohol too. You don’t have to cut down completely on your favorite wine. A glass or two a few days is fine. But overdoing it can damage your skin and even dehydrate it.

Pro tip: If you overdo it at a party, hydrate yourself with water, coconut water, or electrolytes.

Wear good clothes

Women in and over their 50s don’t have to dress shabbily. You can look great and younger if you wear the right clothes. Fashion for women over 50 includes striped trousers, long cardigans, suits, long dresses, and more. Wearing baggy clothes to hide your belly pooch doesn’t have to be your go-to outfit. Take inspiration from celebrities over 50 and dress to kill (but wear clothes in which you feel comfortable).

Protect your grays

After some time, coloring your gray hair seems like a waste of time. And you don’t have to because gray hair looks incredible. However, you do need to protect them from yellowing because yellow-gray hair doesn’t look good. Start with your products to ensure you use the best ones. Products with UV filters and shine enhancers work amazingly for your gray hair.

Include oily fish in your diet

Fish, like mackerel, are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart health and skin. Women should include fish in their weekly diet to stay healthy and look young. If you don’t eat fish, try taking fish oil supplements, if you can, to enjoy all the benefits.

Always wear sunscreen

Yes, making sunscreen a part of your daily routine at an early age helps combat signs of aging. Sunscreen not only helps protect your skin from UV rays but also helps with premature wrinkles, fine lines, and more.

Reduce exposure to toxins.

A few toxins are unavoidable due to living or working conditions. However, make conscious efforts to eliminate toxins from your diet and environment for our efforts to eliminate toxins from your diet and environment for healthy, young-looking skin.

  • For instance, wear sunscreen to avoid sun exposure on the face. Wear hats or scarves to avoid exposing other parts of your skin to the sun.
  • Ensure you never smoke or are around people who smoke, as it is full of toxins.
  • Reduce processed sugar and fat in your diet to have a radiant glow.
  • Never drive with the windows down in a place with extreme pollution. It increases environmental toxins in your body.

Exercise everyday

Looking younger in your 50s is not just about sagging skin or fine lines. It is also about your physical health. You don’t want to be 50 and unable to walk a few km or have tons of chronic diseases. Right? Therefore, including physical activity and eating the right nutrition for your body is imperative. The best way to start your fitness journey is to walk every day. Or do a few stretches every day, swim, or dance, but include physical activity in your daily routine.

Sleep eight hours 

You spent long nights working to make a career in your early years. In this situation, your sleep suffers, which makes your skin and body age years before you even reach that year. In your 50s, start prioritizing your sleep if you are not already doing so. Sleep for eight hours and focus on quality sleep.

To conclude, wearing the right clothes that suit your body and personality, following a sleep schedule, and more can help. However, if you are about to join the fifty-something club, use these tips immediately to look like a million bucks.

Squid Announce New Album ‘O Monolith’, Share Video for New Single

Squid have announced their sophomore LP, O Monolith. The follow-up to 2021’s Bright Green Field lands on June 9 via Warp. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the lead single ‘Swing (In a Dream)’, which is accompanied by a Yoonha Park-directed video. Check it out below, and scroll for the album’s cover artwork, tracklist, and Squid’s upcoming tour dates.

‘O Monolith’ was inspired by a dream singer and drummer Ollie Judge had about the Jean-Honoré Fragonard painting The Swing. “In my dream, I was in the painting but it was flooded and everything was floating away,” he explained in a statement.

Squid recorded Monolith at Peter Gabriel’s Real World studios. Longtime collaborator Dan Carey produced the LP, which was mixed by Tortoise’s John McEntire and features contributions from Martha Skye Murphy (who appeared on the Bright Green Field highlight ‘Narrator’) and Roger Bolton. “There’s a running theme of the relation of people to the environment throughout,” the band’s Louis Borlase said. “There are allusions to the world we became so immersed in, environmental emergency, the role of domesticity, and the displacement you feel when you’re away for a long time.”

O Monolith Cover Artwork:

O Monolith Tracklist:

1. Swing (In A Dream)
2. Devil’s Den
3. Siphon Song
4. Undergrowth
5. The Blades
6. After The Flash
7. Green Light
8. If You Had Seen The Bull’s Swimming Attempts You Would Have Stayed Away

Squid 2023 Tour Dates:

May 5 – Wrexhman, WS – Focus Wales
Jun 18 – Wicklow, IE – Beyond The Pale
Jun 30 – Werchter, BE – Rock Werchter
Jul 2 – Lars, DE – Fusion
Jul 21 – Hertfordshire, UK – Standon Calling
Jul 22 – Oxfordshire, UK – Truck Festival
Aug 16 – Portugal, ES – Paredes De Coura
Aug 18 – Brecon, WS – Green Man
Sep 2 – Vlieland, NL – Into The Great Wide Open
Oct 13 – Bristol, UK – SWX
Oct 14 – Bristol, UK – SWX
Oct 16 – Birmingham, UK – Town Hall
Oct 17 – Leeds, UK – O2 Academy Leeds
Oct 19 – Manchester, UK – New Century
Oct 21 – Glasgow, UK – Barrowland Ballroom
Oct 22 – Newcastle, UK – Boiler Shop
Nov 1 – London, UK – Troxy

5 Technical indicators to build a trading toolkit

As a trader in today’s complex markets, it can be challenging to keep up with all the information and strategies that are available. 

Thankfully, having the right technical indicators at your disposal can help simplify things – allowing you to build a reliable trading toolkit as you increase your knowledge of the markets. Some of them can be founded on trading platforms like MT4 and MT5, so you can go to indicators right after choosing a platform. 

We will discuss 5 crucial technical indicators which should form an integral part of any trader’s analysis process when attempting to maximize gains while minimizing losses. Here we go.

  • On-Balance Volume

The On-Balance Volume (OBV) indicator is a powerful tool used to measure the positive and negative flow of volume in an asset over time. It works by calculating a running total, adding up any ‘’up’’ volumes – determined when prices rise – while subtracting down volumes from days where prices fell. This allows traders to make more informed decisions based on shifts in buying or selling pressure behind the security being analyzed.

  • Average Direction Index

The Average Direction Index (ADX) is a valuable tool for traders to measure the strength of an existing trend. When it’s above 40, there is a strong directional movement that can be used as a signal to enter or exit positions in the market. And when below 20, weak momentum may indicate no clear direction and suggest caution before trading.

  • Moving Average Convergence Divergence

The MACD indicator is a powerful tool for traders to identify trend direction and momentum. It consists of 2 lines, the MACD line and the signal line, which help detect price movements. When the former crosses below the latter it signals that prices are falling while crossing above indicates an upward phase. By utilizing this helpful visual aid in their trading strategies, traders can make informed decisions on buying or selling positions with greater accuracy.

  • Stochastic Oscillator

The Stochastic Oscillator is an indicator that tracks the current price relative to its range over a specified number of periods. It moves up and down quickly, as it’s unusual for prices to maintain either extreme highs or lows. The values above 80 are considered overbought while those below 20 indicate being oversold. As such, this oscillator can be used as a guide in determining when markets may have reached their peak (or trough) levels – allowing traders better insight into potential buying and selling opportunities.

  • Relative Strength Index

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a useful tool for traders, as it provides an indication of momentum and trend strength. With RSI levels ranging from 0 to 100, assets are typically considered overbought when the indicator moves above 70 and is potentially due for a decline. Similarly if below 30 they may be seen as oversold with the potential to rally. To maximize results however some wait until after these thresholds have been breached before making any trades.

Conclusion

These are just a few technical indicators that can help you build your trading toolkit. As you become more familiar with the markets, you will develop your own preferences and style. The important thing is to have a variety of tools at your disposal so that you can adapt to any situation. So don’t be afraid to experiment and add these indicators to your trading arsenal.

The Evolution of Colleen Hoover’s Writing Style

Colleen Hoover is a well-known author who has captivated the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. Her writing style has evolved over the years and has become a favorite of many. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the evolution of Colleen Hoover’s writing style and how it has impacted the literary world. Explore the journey of one of the most talented authors of our time.

The Early Days of Colleen Hoover’s Writing Career

Colleen Hoover started her writing journey with her debut novel, “Slammed,” in 2012. The novel was a huge success, and it set the tone for her future writing endeavors. At this point, Colleen’s writing style was simple and straightforward, with a focus on the emotional connection between the characters. Her writing style was relatable and captured the essence of everyday life, making her stories an instant hit with readers.

Finding Her Unique Voice

As Colleen continued to write, she started to experiment with different writing styles and tones. Her writing became more refined and polished, and she began to incorporate elements of humor and suspense into her stories. Her unique voice was starting to shine through, and she quickly became one of the most sought-after authors in the literary world.

The Evolution of Colleen Hoover’s Writing Style

As Colleen continued to write, her writing style continued to evolve. She started to focus more on the psychological aspects of her characters and the relationships between them. Her writing became more introspective, and she explored deeper themes such as love, loss, and personal growth. Colleen’s writing style became more nuanced, and her stories became more complex and thought-provoking.

The Impact of Colleen Hoover’s Writing on the Literary World

Colleen Hoover’s writing has had a profound impact on the literary world. Her writing style has inspired countless other writers, and her books have been translated into several different languages. Colleen’s stories have become a staple in the world of contemporary romance, and she is regarded as one of the most influential authors of our time.

Why Colleen Hoover’s Writing Style is Liked?

Colleen Hoover is a well-loved author who has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. Her writing is known for its emotional depth and raw honesty, and she often delves into complex themes such as love, loss, and personal growth. Colleen’s characters are well-developed and feel like real people, which allows readers to form deep emotional connections with them. Her writing style is engaging and relatable, making her stories an instant hit with readers.

In addition to the emotional depth and character development, Colleen’s writing style is also appreciated by readers. Her writing is described as engaging and relatable, with a focus on everyday life. Colleen’s stories are filled with humor, suspense, and thought-provoking elements, which make her books a staple in the world of contemporary romance. Overall, Colleen Hoover’s writing style has earned her a reputation as one of the most influential authors of our time.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the evolution of Colleen Hoover’s writing style has been a journey of growth, self-discovery, and artistic development. Her writing style has evolved from simple and straightforward to complex and thought-provoking, and her impact on the literary world is undeniable. If you’re a fan of Colleen Hoover’s books, then you’re sure to appreciate the evolution of her writing style.