Orjan Nilsen Emerges With First Part of Third Album PRISMMay 21, 2018Having been a mainstay in the electronic music scene for what seems like an eternity, Ørjan Nilsen is a man whose musical vision knows no equal. By choosing his own path to success rather than THE ONE already carved out by others, he secured himself a signature sound that's known and loved across the globe. And that trademark brand - those brilliant colors of sound The Viking calls his own - shines through in the first part of 'Prism', his third artist album, released today on Armada Music.
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards and Uber Come Together to Celebrate the Women Behind the Music on NBCMay 21, 2018 dick clark productions and NBC today announced that “2018 Billboard Music Awards” and Uber will celebrate the women who create music's biggest hits. Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Ciara is joined by singer/songwriters Tayla Parx and Audra Mae and producer/songwriter Alex Hope to share their personal stories throughout Sunday's show and reveal the emotional journeys which led them to the Billboard Music Awards stage. The extended cut will be available on https://www.uber.com/bbmas/. Through this storytelling, Billboard Music Awards and Uber are excited to empower women everywhere to blaze new trails across the music industry and beyond.
Nashville's Garage Pop Band, Sundaes, Share New Single PRETTY WIFE via PopDustMay 21, 2018Today, Nashville-based big, gay garage pop band, Sundaes, share the new single and video for 'Pretty Wife.' PopDust, who debuted the video, says, 'The ballet Swan [Lake] is the inspiration for the artistry, but is not as serious as the dance itself. Check it out for lots of pink, tulle, and wildness to inspire you.'
The Official Recording of The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Now Available on Decca RecordsMay 21, 2018Decca Records is proud to release The Official Recording of The Royal Wedding, one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year. Having recorded the entire service live at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle today, every piece of music, the readings, blessings and the vows will be available to listen to permanently on all streaming services in just a few hours: a first for a Royal Wedding. The physical album, on CD, will then be released into retail stores around the world from 25th May. The recording will also be made available on vinyl.
Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, & More Take Home 2018 Billboard Music AwardsMay 21, 2018The “2018 Billboard Music Awards,” hosted by “The Voice” coach, Kelly Clarkson, was an emotional and celebratory night of nostalgic and one-of-a-kind musical performances and touching moments all to celebrate this year's biggest and best in music! This year's show aired live on both coasts from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.
R+R=NOW To Release Debut Album COLLAGICALLY SPEAKING Out June 15 On Blue NoteMay 18, 2018Dream team band R+R=NOW—featuring Robert Glasper on keyboards, Terrace Martin on synthesizer and vocoder, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah on trumpet, Derrick Hodge on bass, Taylor McFerrin on synth and beatbox, and Justin Tysonon drums—will release their debut album Collagically Speaking (Blue Note) on June 15. The album is available for pre-order today on vinyl, CD or download, along with the new single “Colors In The Dark” which can be streamed or downloaded now. The band's DNA is evident in the song's woozy soul with Martin's robo-coo floating like a hallucination over a lush scene rooted by Hodge's warm bass and featuring a breezy Glasper piano solo that crests in a sudden burst from Tyson.
Treya Lam Releases Stellar SAPPHIRE SKIES + Announces Debut Album Out 6/8May 18, 2018Newcomer Treya Lam is releasing the next bite of her upcoming debut album: “Sapphire Skies” shows off Treya's own visually detailed lyricism and string skills, with the accompaniment of mentor Kaki Kingand a full team of female musicians, mixers, and engineers. Still to come is Treya's long in-the-works debut, Good News, this June, as well as a grab-bag of local NYC shows, including her own release show (6/7), a gathering in Green-Wood Cemetery (5/29), and a BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Event (7/28) (details below).
QUIX & Matroda Join Forces On LAMBO Out NowMay 18, 2018Two of bass music's most intriguing producers, QUIX and Matroda, come together on the Dim Mak collaboration “Lambo.' The brooding single opens amidst a serene backdrop before quickly transforming into a dark, exhilarating soundscape filled with a cacophony of surging synths.