Month: April 2021

'Can't Change,' a new album by Omar-S, was released surprisingly. The 14-track record, out now on his own FXHE label, incorporates contributions from Mad Mike Banks, Supercoolwicked, Mitchell Yoshida, and other artists. The record's cover features a picture of Omar-S encircled by musical instruments, with the inscription, "It's Christmas in...

The next installment of the Air Texture compilation sequel is scheduled to release on June 10th and is currently being co-curating by DJ Python and Anthony Naples. This 18-track compilation features contributions from Huerco S., James Bangura, Parris, and Organ Tapes. Additionally, the sequel also features collaborations from DJ G;...

UK producer Wordcolour has revealed information about his latest record, ''The trees were buzzing, and the grass.' The 10-track album, which will be released on 24th June, has contributions from vocalist Natasha Lohan, percussionist Michael Anklin, and performance artist Es Morgan, and also vocal cameos from the producer's friends. On...

This summer, Pharrell Williams' Something in the Water Festival will return, with the rapper and producer appearing as a part of the lineup with Jon Batiste, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, Chloe x Halle, Tyler, the Creator, Run the Jewels, Tierra Whack, and the Dave Matthews Band.   The festival has...

Ryuichi Sakamoto has released a new song titled "Piece for Illia" in collaboration with Illia Bondarenko. It is included in the newly released compilation For Ukraine (Volume 2).   Curated by composer Hollie Kenniff, it will be released on April 29 and will aid the International Rescue Committee, which assists displaced...

According to Law360 and Variety report, Universal Music Group is being sued over King Crimson's sample in Kanye West's "Power." The track famously incorporates a sample from King Crimson's "21st Century Schizoid Man," and mechanical rights holder Declan Colgan Music Ltd believes UMG underpaid streaming payments for "Power."  "Power" is...

The long-time saxophone player Andrew Woolfolk from Earth, Wind & Fire has died. Philip Bailey, Woolfolk's Earth, Wind & Fire bandmate, stated on an Instagram post that Woolfolk had been battling a severe illness for the past few years. He was 71 years old.  Woolfolk entered the band in 1972...

Wolf Parade has confirmed its show dates for this year, which will be split into two runs. The first tour will cover the Apologies to the Queen Mary series full record along with the original line-up of Spencer Krug, Arlen Thompson, Hadji Bakara, and Dan Boeckner. They have a string...