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Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’ named “most collected release” on Discogs - www.nme.com - France
nme.com
06.03.2024

Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’ named “most collected release” on Discogs

Discogs has revealed that Daft Punk‘s ‘Random Access Memories‘ has become the “most collected release”.In a new report by the music release database, the original 2013 2xLP vinyl pressing of the French electronic duo’s – comprised of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel – fourth and final album together has been catalogued in roughly 68,000 Discogs users’ record collections.The report was released in celebration of Discogs’ reaching a milestone of 750million catalogued records in the Discogs Collection Tool.In 2019, ‘Random Access Memories’ earned the title of best selling album of the 2010s on the online vinyl marketplace. In 2021, a limited-edition deluxe vinyl box set of the LP which was released in 2014 sold for the steep price of $2,139 (£1677) on the site, becoming one of the 30 most expensive items sold on Discogs that year.A post shared by Daft Punk (@daftpunk)Other highlights of the Discogs report include vinyl being the most collected music format coming in at 70 per cent over CDs and cassettes, The Beatles being the most collected artists with 4,700,000 vinyls collected and five of Taylor Swift’s LP’s becoming the most collected albums of the 2020s in Discogs’ Collection Tool (‘Folklore: The Long Pond Sessions’, ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’, ‘Midnights’ (Jade Green Pressing), ‘Midnights’ (Moonstone Blue pressing) and ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’).Last year, NME explored how ‘Random Access Memories’ became the most hyped album of its era in a special retrospective feature.

Activision Blizzard Vet Chris Paulson Joins Skybound Games as Head of Games Publishing; Plans ‘Secret Project’ Launch - variety.com
variety.com
18.03.2024

Activision Blizzard Vet Chris Paulson Joins Skybound Games as Head of Games Publishing; Plans ‘Secret Project’ Launch

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Former Activision Blizzard executive Chris Paulson has been named Skybound Games‘ executive vice president and general manager of games publishing. In his new role, Paulson will lead commercial strategy and go-to-market efforts for Skybound’s ambitious slate of games, including a new “secret project” Skybound revealed in connection with Paulson’s hiring announcement Monday.

Brian Eno, Nadine Shah, Maxine Peake and more to play intimate Palestine fundraiser gig at London’s Union Chapel - www.nme.com - USA - Texas - Ireland - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
17.03.2024

Brian Eno, Nadine Shah, Maxine Peake and more to play intimate Palestine fundraiser gig at London’s Union Chapel

Brian Eno, Nadine Shah and Maxine Peake will be among the performers at a special benefit event in support of Palestine at London’s Union Chapel on April 18. The show, which is titled Sumud and promises “a fundraising evening of music, spoken word and film for Palestine”, will be hosted by Amos Trust and Palestine Music Expo, and tickets are available here. All proceeds will go to Amos Trust’s emergency appeal for Gaza.

Karaoke inventor Shigeichi Negishi dies, aged 100 - www.nme.com - Japan - Tokyo
nme.com
15.03.2024

Karaoke inventor Shigeichi Negishi dies, aged 100

Wall Street Journal, who confirmed via his daughter Atsumi Takano that he passed away in Tokyo on January 26 from natural causes following a fall.In 1967, Negishi, who was working for an electronics company at the time, designed the rudimentary Sparko Box, which would go on to inspire the globally dominant karaoke machines of the future, after being caught singing badly in his office.Farewell to another legend: Shigeichi Negishi, inventor of karaoke, has died age 100. By automating the sing-along, he earned the enmity of performers who saw his machine as a threat to their jobs.

Brian Eno shares emotive new song and video ‘All I Remember’ - www.nme.com - Britain - city Athens
nme.com
15.03.2024

Brian Eno shares emotive new song and video ‘All I Remember’

Brian Eno has today (March 15) shared an emotive new song from the official soundtrack to the documentary about his life, Eno. Check out, ‘All I Remember’ below.The track is the closing song from the 2024 Gary Hustwit documentary about the musician’s life.

New Music Friday: Stream new projects from Four Tet, Heavee, Devon Welsh, and more - www.thefader.com
thefader.com
15.03.2024

New Music Friday: Stream new projects from Four Tet, Heavee, Devon Welsh, and more

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Four Tet's Three, Heavee's Unleash, and Devon Welsh's Come With Me If You Want To Live.

Jeremy Corbyn announced as MC for anti-racism protest rave at Downing Street - www.nme.com - Britain - USA - Israel - Palestine - county Love
nme.com
14.03.2024

Jeremy Corbyn announced as MC for anti-racism protest rave at Downing Street

R3 Soundsystem’s House Against Hate, which will be a mobile unit located outside Number 10 this Saturday (March 16).

Holidaymakers going to Greece warned to follow strict new beach rules this summer - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Birmingham - Greece
dailyrecord.co.uk
14.03.2024

Holidaymakers going to Greece warned to follow strict new beach rules this summer

Holidaymakers heading to Greece have been warned if they are heading for the beaches.

Netflix Unveils Slate of 17 German Shows, Movies, Including ‘Kaulitz & Kaulitz,’ ‘Cassandra,’ ‘Brick’ - variety.com - Hollywood - Austria - Germany - Switzerland - Berlin
variety.com
14.03.2024

Netflix Unveils Slate of 17 German Shows, Movies, Including ‘Kaulitz & Kaulitz,’ ‘Cassandra,’ ‘Brick’

Ed Meza @edmezavar Confirming Germany’s importance as a growth market, Netfix on Wednesday announced 17 new and returning shows and movies produced by some of the country’s leading producers, including docuseries “Kaulitz & Kaulitz,” about the Tokio Hotel popstar siblings, and sci-fi drama “Cassandra,” about an overzealous electronic household helper. Netflix presented 17 feature films, series, documentaries and reality shows at a special event in Berlin.

Metronomy sign to Ninja Tune and share experimental new single ‘Nice Town’ - www.nme.com - New York - Houston - city Amsterdam
nme.com
12.03.2024

Metronomy sign to Ninja Tune and share experimental new single ‘Nice Town’

Metronomy have signed to a new label – Ninja Tune – and have today (March 12) released an experimental new single called ‘Nice Town’. Check it out below.READ MORE: Indie survivors Metronomy: “I like the idea that we stealthily succeeded in our own way”The new single is described as “a collaboration with New York by way of Houston artist Pan Amsterdam” and is the first new music from the band since the release their collaborative EP, ‘Posse EP Volume 1’.Joe Mount, Metronomy’s founder, lead songwriter and only permanent member said of the new track: “My collaborations always start out the same way. I send out a folder of ideas, beats mainly, and see what comes back.

What’s Going on With the TSA? - travelsofadam.com - Puerto Rico - city Newark
travelsofadam.com
10.03.2024

What’s Going on With the TSA?

Travel blog by Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) – Travels of Adam (Hipster Blog) - Travel & Lifestyle Hipster Blog In the golden age of air travel, airports were gateways to adventure, hubs that connect both people and places, imbued with a hint of magic. The excitement of getting in a steel tube that barrels through the sky through the clouds. Flying to new adventures and new places, connecting with friends or family—these are the joys of travel.

Listen to Daft Punk fan recreate ‘Face To Face’ using Radiohead, LCD Soundsytem and more samples - www.nme.com
nme.com
10.03.2024

Listen to Daft Punk fan recreate ‘Face To Face’ using Radiohead, LCD Soundsytem and more samples

Daft Punk fan has recreated ‘Face To Face’ using updated samples from the likes of Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem and more – listen to it below.Whilst the original ‘Face To Face’ uses samples sourced from 1968-1982, YouTube user Nickster decided to try and redo the song using samples from more contemporary albums.Along side Radiohead and LCD Soundsystem, listeners can also spot MGMT, Carly Rae Jepsen and System of a Down in the mix.In the description, Nickster wrote that the project was “mostly just something I did for fun”, adding: “I wanted to see how close I could get to the original song while using entirely different samples. Either way, hope you enjoy!”Take a listen to the new ‘Face to Face’ down below:Last year, NME explored how ‘Random Access Memories’ became the most hyped album of its era in a special retrospective feature.

AI Is Sticking Point in SAG-AFTRA Video Game Contract Talks; Strike Appears ’50-50 or More Likely’ Union Chief Says at SXSW - variety.com - Texas - Ireland
variety.com
09.03.2024

AI Is Sticking Point in SAG-AFTRA Video Game Contract Talks; Strike Appears ’50-50 or More Likely’ Union Chief Says at SXSW

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Issues around the use of AI in the production process is the big sticking point in SAG-AFTRA’s negotiations with the largest video game companies, SAG-AFTRA chief Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said Saturday during a wide-ranging Q&A at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Crabtree-Ireland, who is national executive director and chief negotiator of the performers union, said he put the chances of union members striking against key game companies is “50-50, or more likely than that we will go on strike in the next four to six weeks because of our inability to get past these issues,” Crabtree-Ireland told Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company, during a conversation focused on AI.

Artists and music world speak out on International Women’s Day: “We’re on this planet to love and support each other” - www.nme.com
nme.com
08.03.2024

Artists and music world speak out on International Women’s Day: “We’re on this planet to love and support each other”

Sløtface, who also used the post to promote their new single ‘Final Gørl’ which is about “badass women”.A post shared by SLØTFACE (@slotfaceofficial)“Happy International Women’s Day everybody! As Allies, we need to show solidarity for our trans friends today,” wrote Lambrini Girls, who also took aim at Harry Potter author JK Rowling in their update, following her transphobic past comments. “IWD is for all women.

New Music Friday: Stream albums from Tony Shhnow, Kim Gordon, Bolis Pupul, and more - www.thefader.com
thefader.com
08.03.2024

New Music Friday: Stream albums from Tony Shhnow, Kim Gordon, Bolis Pupul, and more

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Tony Shhnow's Out The Woods, Kim Gordon's The Collective, Bolis Pupul's Letter To Yu, and more.

Air announce ‘Moon Safari’ 25th anniversary US dates - www.nme.com - Britain - France - New York - Los Angeles - USA - Texas - California - Atlanta - Chicago - county Hall - Pennsylvania - Washington - Seattle - county Dallas - Detroit - Minneapolis - state Washington - Austin - Philadelphia, state Pennsylvania - county Fillmore - city Vancouver - San Francisco, state California - state Theatre - county Moody
nme.com
08.03.2024

Air announce ‘Moon Safari’ 25th anniversary US dates

Air have announced a North American leg of their 2024 25th Anniversary ‘Moon Safari’ tour in celebration of their seminal album.The French duo – comprised of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel – will kick off the US tour at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver on September 25. From there, Air will make their way across the US, making stops in major cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., New York City and Dallas before wrapping up the tour at the Moody Amphitheatre in Austin on October 30.A ticket pre-sale will be available starting today (March 7) for fans who use the access code KEY.

Listen to Justice’s pulsing new single ‘Incognito’ - www.nme.com - France
nme.com
06.03.2024

Listen to Justice’s pulsing new single ‘Incognito’

Justice have shared a pulsing new single called ‘Incognito’ – check it out below.Shared today (March 6), the single comes as the latest preview of the French electronic duo’s eagerly-anticipated new album ‘Hyperdrama’ – which is set for release on April 26.The song captures various motifs throughout its four minutes, shifting into different ideas and continuing the theme of the “unexpected” which will run throughout the new LP.To start, ‘Incognito’ opens with a cinematic melody, before abruptly changing just 30 seconds in, plunging listeners into a more uptempo “synth-laden odyssey”. The sound captured at the start of the track then returns as surprisingly as it left – coming back for the final 30 seconds.“Like many songs on this record, it switches from all electronic to all human music abruptly, multiple times within its four-minute run,” members Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay said of the song.

Bolis Pupul’s way back - www.thefader.com - Hong Kong
thefader.com
05.03.2024

Bolis Pupul’s way back

Bolis Pupul didn’t plan to construct his debut solo album Letter To Yu around a letter to his late mother, Yu Wei Wun, when she died suddenly in 2008. The thought still hadn’t crossed his mind 10 years later, when he first visited her native Hong Kong, but the wheels were set in motion on that trip.

Romy on being back in the studio with The xx: “We’re up for trying new things but it sounds like us” - www.nme.com - Britain
nme.com
05.03.2024

Romy on being back in the studio with The xx: “We’re up for trying new things but it sounds like us”

Romy has spoken to NME about being back in the studio with The xx, and revealed if she has plans for more solo material. Watch our interview above.The dance artist spoke to NME on the red carpet of the 2024 BRIT Awards, where she was nominated in the Best British Dance Act category on the night.

Calvin Harris reveals bizarre jet lag cure: “I’m surprised they get through security” - www.nme.com - Britain
nme.com
05.03.2024

Calvin Harris reveals bizarre jet lag cure: “I’m surprised they get through security”

Calvin Harris has revealed his bizarre method of combatting jet lag.During an appearance on BBC Radio 2 yesterday (March 4), the producer, DJ and songwriter spoke to Zoe Ball on the Breakfast Show about a recent experience on a plane.“I was on a British Airways flight only a couple of weeks ago, and the air hostess told me she’d never seen anybody crack eggs and pour them into their mouth in their seat before,” Harris told Ball. “But that was me.

The Prodigy mark five years of Keith Flint’s death with tribute: “Unfadeable – we live forever!” - www.nme.com - USA
nme.com
04.03.2024

The Prodigy mark five years of Keith Flint’s death with tribute: “Unfadeable – we live forever!”

The Prodigy have paid tribute to the late Keith Flint on the fifth anniversary of his death.The legendary frontman died on March 4, 2019 after taking his own life at the age of 49.Five years on since his passing, The Prodigy’s Liam Howlett and Maxim have remembered their “unfadeable” bandmate.“It’s been 5 years. We miss u so much brother,” they wrote on X/Twitter, alongside a selection of pictures of the ‘Firestarter’ vocalist.

Aphex Twin clarifies his stance on vaccines once again - www.nme.com - Britain
nme.com
03.03.2024

Aphex Twin clarifies his stance on vaccines once again

Aphex Twin has once again clarified his stance on vaccines, after an old note of his resurfaced that seems to promote conspiracy theories. A Reddit user recently came across an ID3 tag apparently written by the electronic musician, real name Richard D.

Tottenham Hotspur goalie Alfie Whiteman shares first mix on NTS Radio - www.nme.com
nme.com
02.03.2024

Tottenham Hotspur goalie Alfie Whiteman shares first mix on NTS Radio

NTS Radio earlier this week.The goalkeeper, who joined the Tottenham Academy back in 2015, took to his official Instagram to share the music moment. “I’m live on NTS until 8PM – tune in,” he wrote in an Instagram story on Monday, February 26.Titled ‘Sweet Tooth W/ Alfie’, a description of the mix on the NTS Radio website read: “Professional footballer & artist Alfie Whiteman puts together a show sharing an assorted mix of what he’s been listening to this month to get him through the start of year sadness.”Whiteman’s mix includes tracks from the likes of the Cocteau Twins and Elliot Smith as well as including various genres such as folk, soul, psychedelic rock, and jazz.Speaking to Mixmag about his debut mix, the goalie said: “This was my first time doing a live show.

New Music Friday: Stream new projects from Faye Webster, Squarepusher, Sheer Mag, and more - www.thefader.com
thefader.com
01.03.2024

New Music Friday: Stream new projects from Faye Webster, Squarepusher, Sheer Mag, and more

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Faye Webster's Underdressed at the Symphony, Squarepusher's Dostrotime, Sheer Mag's Playing Favorites, and more.

London venue Heaven in jeopardy while facing £320,000 rent increase - www.nme.com
nme.com
29.02.2024

London venue Heaven in jeopardy while facing £320,000 rent increase

BBC, the dispute arose as a result of The Arch Company requesting an additional £240,000 per year increase – a figure which comes following another rise of £80,000 that was requested in September 2023.The owners have since shared how the hiked fees have put the venue in jeopardy, and insisted that they have been forced “to go public” with the dispute to highlight the pressures faced by live music venues and entertainment spaces.“If you wonder why so many venues are closing. If you wonder why we are losing more LGBT Venues.

Electronic Arts Plans Layoffs Of Five Percent Of Workforce, Cancels ‘Star Wars’ Game - deadline.com - county Wilson
deadline.com
29.02.2024

Electronic Arts Plans Layoffs Of Five Percent Of Workforce, Cancels ‘Star Wars’ Game

Electronic Arts, which makes such games as Madden NFL and Apex Legends, said today that it plans to lay off five percent of its employees and will discontinue work on several games.

EA to Lay Off More Than 600 Employees, or 5% of Workforce - variety.com
variety.com
28.02.2024

EA to Lay Off More Than 600 Employees, or 5% of Workforce

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Electronic Arts is laying off 5% of its workforce, making it the latest video game company to enact staffing reductions in the first quarter of the year. In its most recent annual SEC filing, “The Sims” and “Madden” maker EA reported it employed 13,400 workers, meaning the layoffs will affect approximately 670 jobs.

Giant Swan announce “indefinite pause” after abuse allegations made against Robin Stewart - www.nme.com - county Bristol
nme.com
28.02.2024

Giant Swan announce “indefinite pause” after abuse allegations made against Robin Stewart

Giant Swan have announced an “indefinite pause” for the band following recent abuse allegations made against one of their members.The electronic duo, comprising Harry Wright and Robin Stewart, were removed from the line-up for Simple Things Festival in Bristol last week “in light of recent details [being] made public” regarding the latter musician.At the time, the event said it “would not be appropriate” for Giant Swan to perform their scheduled set at the festival last Saturday (February 24).In a statement posted on social media, Stewart (aka RS Tangent) wrote: “In light of matters relating to my personal life, it would be inappropriate to platform ourselves and we will therefore no longer be performing at Simple Things.“This is not something we take lightly and hope for your understanding while I address how to proceed from here.”Stewart has since shared a message in which he addressed the “very severe allegations” that had been made against him, while announcing that Giant Swan would be “paused indefinitely until further notice”.As Mixmag reports, Stewart has been accused of verbal and emotional abuse, and ignoring sexual consent among other allegations by his ex-partner Daniela (aka PMS Casualty). The claims are said to have surfaced on X/Twitter last Thursday (February 22), but the posts have since been made private.The alleged abuse was claimed to have occurred over the former couple’s nine-and-a-half-year relationship, and when Daniela was recovering from cancer.A post shared by GIANT SWAN (@giant_swan)Responding in a statement online, Stewart wrote: “I have been accused of various forms of narcissistic abuse and neglect of my ex-partner as she underwent treatment for cancer.

Listen to Lil Yachty, Fred Again.. And Overmono’s new single ‘stayinit’ - www.nme.com - Britain - London - New York - USA - county Hall - Los Angeles, county Hall
nme.com
28.02.2024

Listen to Lil Yachty, Fred Again.. And Overmono’s new single ‘stayinit’

Fred Again.. has joined forces with Lil Yachty and Overmono to share the new track ‘stayinit’.

Fred again.. announces Australia arena tour after playing surprise Sydney Opera House show - www.nme.com - Australia - city Melbourne
nme.com
28.02.2024

Fred again.. announces Australia arena tour after playing surprise Sydney Opera House show

Fred again.. has announced a surprise arena tour across Australia that is set to kick off next week.Today (February 28), the electronic producer announced on social media that he will be playing an arena tour across Australia beginning March 4. The tour will consist of 7 shows – three in Melbourne, three in Sydney and one in the Gold Coast.The arena tour comes after Fred again..

A.G. Cook announces new album ‘Britpop’ and shares new single featuring Charli XCX - www.nme.com - Britain - New York - state Alaska - Montana
nme.com
27.02.2024

A.G. Cook announces new album ‘Britpop’ and shares new single featuring Charli XCX

A.G. Cook has announced his forthcoming LP ‘Britpop’ and has shared a new single, which features vocals by Charli XCX.The album’s title track features XCX singing “Brit, Brit, Brit / Like Britpop” over a whimsical, pulsing beat.

Front 242 announce farewell tour - www.nme.com - city Brussels
nme.com
26.02.2024

Front 242 announce farewell tour

Front 242 have announced their final run of shows before they retire and bring their four-decade career to an end.The electronic trio will be touring the world one last time throughout the rest of 2024, with dates set to take place throughout Europe and North America. Their last ever shows will take place in Brussels in January 2025.In a statement posted to Instagram, the electronic body music pioneers wrote: “Front 242 will stop performing concerts.“It is with a heavy mix of emotion that Front 242 announce their last concerts.“We sadly close a great adventure of some 40 years amazing feelings shared with our wonderful audience.

BRIT Awards 2024 reveal winner of Producer Of The Year - www.nme.com - Britain - London - city Milton - county Will
nme.com
26.02.2024

BRIT Awards 2024 reveal winner of Producer Of The Year

BRIT Awards 2024 this weekend, Chase & Status have been announced as the winners of Producer Of The Year.The BRITs are set to take place on Saturday (March 2) at the O2 in London, where Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding, Dua Lipa, Jungle, Kylie Minogue, RAYE, Rema and Tate McRae are set to perform.Chase & Status – who will also perform on the night with Becky Hill – will take home the prestigious award, which has previously been won by Harris, David Guetta and Steve Mac.“We couldn’t be more proud – we’ve been flying the flag for British music now for a long time, we’re super proud of all the music that has come out of the UK,” said Chase & Status, aka Saul Milton and Will Kennard, in a press statement. “As producers, and as a creative duo, I think we are probably in one of the best places we’ve been.”iconic of @chaseandstatus to be arriving at the 2024 BRIT Awards as winnerssss of Producer of the Year.

Watch Kelela’s Tiny Desk Concert - www.thefader.com
thefader.com
23.02.2024

Watch Kelela’s Tiny Desk Concert

Kelela is in a reinterpretive mood. Earlier this month, the electronic R&B singer-songwriter shared RAVE:N, The Remixes, a collection of tracks inspired by her 2023 album (one of our favorites of the year) by artists including Loraine James, Shygirl, Yaeji, and Bambii.

Calvin Harris reveals plans to quit DJing - www.nme.com - Scotland - Las Vegas
nme.com
23.02.2024

Calvin Harris reveals plans to quit DJing

Calvin Harris has said that he plans to quit DJing within the next 10 years.The Scottish DJ, producer and songwriter shed some light on his future career during an interview with Capital Dance on Wednesday (February 21).“I always said that once I get past 50, I can’t see me DJing,” said Harris, who turned 40 last month (via DJ Mag). “The more commercial end [of DJing], it gets a wee bit… a little bit suspect.

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