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Matt Maeson once again taps into vulnerability and pain in new album ‘Never Had To Leave’
Read full article: Matt Maeson once again taps into vulnerability and pain in new album ‘Never Had To Leave’Matt Maeson dropped his sophomore album “Never Had To Leave” on Friday and it’s so good it makes my heart hurt.
Grab some tissues because Adele’s new song is out and everyone is crying
Read full article: Grab some tissues because Adele’s new song is out and everyone is cryingWe all knew Adele was going to break our hearts when her single from the highly anticipated new album debuted, but wow -- we didn’t think it was going to hurt this bad!
20th anniversary edition of J Dilla’s ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’ hits streaming platforms
Read full article: 20th anniversary edition of J Dilla’s ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’ hits streaming platformsA special 20th anniversary edition of J Dilla’s “Welcome 2 Detroit” was released to streaming services on Friday. First issued by BBE Music in February of 2001, “Welcome 2 Detroit” was James Dewitt Yancey aka Jay Dee’s first solo outing and the debut appearance of his new ‘J Dilla’ moniker. J Dilla is one of Detroit’s most iconic music names and is regarded as one of the best hip hop minds of his generation. The original project featured 16 tracks, while the anniversary edition includes 46, including demos and instrumentals. The 20th anniversary version is available on all major music streaming platforms.
Don’t Miss List: The Haunting of Bly Manor, Spooked and The Last of Us Part II
Read full article: Don’t Miss List: The Haunting of Bly Manor, Spooked and The Last of Us Part IIWhat we’re watchingThe Haunting of Bly Manor (Netflix)This show isn’t THAT scary... but it did give me nightmares. If you watched and enjoyed “The Haunting of Hill House," then you need to check out this one. Undone (Amazon Prime)Undone is animated dramedy that tells the complicated story of Alma, a 28-year-old living in San Antonio, Texas. Snap Judgment Presents: SpookedSeason five of “Spooked” was released this month -- and it couldn’t have come at a better time. This is the story contained in the song’s first verse,” Miller wrote in the essay.
This saxophonist is about to Ignite your summer
Read full article: This saxophonist is about to Ignite your summerThis weeks Music Monday featured top twenty Billboard charting, multi-platinum album selling saxophonist Randy Scott. He has an interesting story on how he has been staying creative during the pandemic. Because of the pandemic, I ended up taking my iPhone and set it on a tripod with a 10-second timer, said Scott. Scott also said the pandemic has given him time to reflect and dig into the music. To hear his single Ignite watch the segment above.
Eminem wants you to wear a mask in new quarantine single alongside Kid Cudi
Read full article: Eminem wants you to wear a mask in new quarantine single alongside Kid CudiBoth of the rappers are billed on this song, but after a listen, it seems like Eminem is the one being featured on a Kid Cudi song. Eminem, at one point, goes off about people not wearing masks in public:“Half of us walking around like a zombie apocalypse. Other half are just p----- off, and don’t wanna wear a mask and they’re just scoffing. 1 rapper advocating for public health in the middle of a pandemic. We didn’t expect to see Eminem becoming a public health advocate on our 2020 bingo card, but we are here for it.
New music from Trey Simon on Music Monday
Read full article: New music from Trey Simon on Music MondayMusic Monday is still doing things a little different these days. For Music Monday this week Tati chatted with singer/songwriter Trey Simon. Trey has a new single titled Speak to Me being released on June 22nd. Worship music and church has been such an anchor in my life, said Trey. Watch the video to see Trey perform his song When the Lights Turn On.
Dixie Chicks are finally back with a new song
Read full article: Dixie Chicks are finally back with a new songIf you look up the definition of “gaslight” in the dictionary, it will tell you “to cause a person to doubt his or her sanity through the use of psychological manipulation,” and that’s what the Dixie Chicks’ new song, “Gaslighter," is exactly about. It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 14 years since we’ve been blessed with a new album from these country queens, and it seems like they’re picking up right where they left off after the success of their hit song “Not Ready To Make Nice.”The Dixie Chicks have never been afraid to say what they think. Who can forget when they made those comments about President George W. Bush? The Dixie Chicks don’t hold anything back, and Maines has never sounded better ripping through the verses of the song. The album “Gaslighter” officially drops May 1, and until then, you can play the song “Gaslighter” over and over and over again.
Friday Finds: New music to check out – Jan. 24, 2020
Read full article: Friday Finds: New music to check out – Jan. 24, 2020“Break My Baby” is the tougher of the two, his voice haunting and harsh as his tone shifts throughout the song. The video features some dark aesthetics that blend well with the constant beat of the music. Juice WRLDEminem dropped a surprise album last week that includes a track featuring the late Juice WRLD, who died last month. It was the first track I heard off “Music To Be Murdered By,” and it was a collaboration that honestly surprised. The duo has traditionally included some jazz influence in their music and this song is not lacking.
LISTEN: Detroit’s Eminem drops surprise album ‘Music To Be Murdered By’
Read full article: LISTEN: Detroit’s Eminem drops surprise album ‘Music To Be Murdered By’DETROIT – Eminem dropped a surprise album, “Music To Be Murdered By," on Friday. The album includes songs featuring Juice WRLD, who died last month, as well as fellow Detroit rapper Royce Da 5′9″, Skyler Gray, Ed Sheeran and more. He repeatedly brings up people who have criticized his music and mentions the past multiple times. Darker topics also emerge when news clips reporting shootings across the country are played at the end of “Darkness,” one of the slower tracks. Listen to “Music To Be Murdered By” below (Note: The album contains expletives.)