Month: September 2014

Grimes scrapped her album after negative reaction to ‘Go’

Earlier this summer, Grimes released ‘Go’, a woozy summer anthem that was written for (but passed over by) Rihanna. The poppy, EDM-influenced single shocked some fans (although it probably shouldn’t have), and in an interview with The New York Times, Boucher explains how it affected her new album….


V IS FOR VOLUME

V, the fifth studio album by 222/Interscope’s Maroon 5 (as its Roman-numeral title un-derscores), lands atop the HITS Album Sales Chart this week with 158k. The band notches the latest victory buoyed by lead single “Maps,” which hit #3 on the iTunes U.S. singles chart and has racked up around 1.2m in sales. The track…


One Direction Announces ‘Four’ Album Lead Single ‘Steal My Girl,’ Due Late September

1D’s next single is called “Steal My Girl” and will be available on Sept. 29 One Direction has revealed the title and artwork for the pop group’s lead single from it’s upcoming album FOUR….


Big Sean Shares Four New Songs

Big Sean kept his promise. After announcing his latest career move, the Detroit native appears to be in celebratory mood as he has shared four new records. The tracks include “4th Quarter Freestyle” produced by Key Wane, “I Don’t F**k With You” co-produced by DJ Mustard, Kanye West, and DJ Dahi, “Jit/Juke” co-produced by Nate…


Kanye West Stopped A Concert To Ensure Everyone Was Either Standing Up Or Handicapped

You’ve probably heard about Kanye West’s recent fan interaction by now. West was in the middle of a concert at the Qantas Credit Union Arena in Sydney, Australia and wanted everyone to stand, particularly during the song “Good Life.” When that didn’t happen, things got a bit awkward….


CMI Pro Updated For iOS 8, Audiobus 2

Peter Vogel Instruments has updated CMI Pro for iPad, adding iOS 8, Audiobus 2.1 support and more. Here’s what’s new in CMI Pro Version 1.6:  Provides compatibility with iOS 8 and Audiobus 2.1 Audiobus Presets are available for Audiobus 2: save your favourite song or instrument and load it from Audiobus. Use as many presets…


Odd Future Launches 24-Hour Commercial Free Radio Station

Odd Future has partnered with Dash Radio to launch a 24/7 commercial free channel, streaming live at dashradio.com. “[It] runs thru phone and online. app is free.. pick the station and hit play.. or listen at dashradio.com,” manager Christian Clancy told the FADER via email. It isn’t exactly OFM banging in your FM, but it’s close: “Basically a 24/7…


Miley Cyrus’ Goes Dramatically Lo-Fi on Cover of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Babe I’m Gonna Leave You’

Between her latent Beatles fascination and her “Dirty Hippie” sculpture collection, it’s becoming clear that Miley Cyrus is going nurturing a small obsession with the late 60s and all its psychedelic accoutrements. That nascent fixation continued Friday night with the release of a cover of Anne Bredon’s “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You,” which was popularized by…


Panda Bear Releases New Mixtape

Panda Bear has shared a new mixtape, which is streaming online via his new website. Listen to it here. (Scroll down and the music starts playing.)…


Video: Chris Brown f/ Ariana Grande – ‘Don’t Be Gone Too Long’

Chris Brown sparks a new flame with Ariana Grande in the long-awaited video for their pop-dance collaboration “Don’t Be Gone Too Long.” The medieval-themed clip, directed by Brown, was shot earlier this year, but was put on hold after Chris’ jail sentence….