Ed Sheeran has today unveiled two new tracks “BLOW” with Bruno Mars and Chris Stapleton and “Best Part of Me” feat. YEBBA. Both are featured on his forthcoming album, No. 6 Collaborations Project, available everywhere on July 12.
The two new tracks showcase Ed’s wide musical palette and the depth of his upcoming LP. The rock anthem “BLOW” is produced by Bruno Mars, while acoustic ballad “Best Part of Me” is produced by Benny Blanco, Joe Rubel and Ed Sheeran.
Ed Sheeran says – “I loved making both records. YEBBA is phenomenal, she’s onto massive things. Bruno, Chris and I had a lot of fun recording. Play them loud, tell your mates, enjoy.”
Sheeran has already released three monster tracks from his upcoming LP. “I Don’t Care” with Justin Bieber is already shaping up to be the song of summer and climbing the radio charts in tandem with the second single revealed, “Cross Me” feat. Chance The Rapper and PnB Rock. Just last week, Sheeran released “Beautiful People” feat. Khalid.
NO. 6 COLLABORATIONS PROJECT Tracklisting:
1. Beautiful People feat. Khalid
2. South of the Border feat. Camila Cabello & Cardi B
3. Cross Me feat. Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock
4. Take Me Back to London feat. Stormzy
5. Best Part of Me feat. YEBBA
6. I Don’t Care with Justin Bieber
7. Antisocial with Travis Scott
8. Remember the Name feat. Eminem & 50 Cent
9. Feels feat. Young Thug & J Hus
10. Put It All on Me feat. Ella Mai
11. Nothing on You feat. Paulo Londra & Dave
12. I Don’t Want Your Money feat. H.E.R
13. 1000 Nights feat. Meek Mill & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
14. Way to Break My Heart feat. Skrillex
15. BLOW with Bruno Mars & Chris Stapleton
David Harbour delves into the enigmatic history of his “legendary acting family”, as he examines his father’s legacy and role in a made-for-tv play. Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein streams July 16 only on Netflix.
…and now for something completely different. The Device Orchestra is exactly that – an orchestra of sorts made up of electronic items that normally wouldn’t be associated with music. For this popular composition in Finland, Jean Sibelius’ Finlandia Hymn, let’s listen to 4 electric toothbrushes do their thing, and feel sorry for the 5th dentist who wouldn’t approve.
Apple today announced Up Next Live, a series of intimate performances from past and present Apple Music Up Next artists including Bad Bunny, Daniel Caesar, Khalid, Ashley McBryde, King Princess, Lewis Capaldi and Jessie Reyez. Each artist will perform for fans in one city, for one night only.
Apple Music Up Next is a monthly program showcasing the best new artists in the world. Each month, Apple Music tastemakers and editors identify one artist to feature, then utilize the power of the platform to raise awareness of that artist to Apple Music’s growing audience of music fans. Apple Music Up Next also includes a deeply curated companion playlist full of incredible new artists across genres from all over the world.
Each artist on the diverse Up Next Live roster has been featured as an Apple Music Up Next artist in the monthly program or through the playlist. All shows will be hosted after hours in local Apple stores in Milan, San Francisco, Brooklyn, Paris, London, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Apple stores frequently offer free creative sessions through Today at Apple and serve as the place where the local creative community can come together and share ideas, making them the perfect backdrop for Up Next Live. Performances kick off July 9 with global sensation Bad Bunny at Apple Piazza Liberty in Milan.
“The impact [of being part of Up Next] can be seen in everything, in numbers, in plays, in shows,” said Bad Bunny. “There are a lot of fans that, when I go out in the street in the US, people who do not speak Spanish, I think they will not know me and they stop me, they ask me for pictures and they sing my songs. It helped me very much to make myself known in a market different from mine, not only the USA, but in places where Spanish is not spoken or where perhaps Latin music does not dominate, exposing my music and giving people the opportunity to get to know what I do.”
Up Next Live schedule:
July 9 — Bad Bunny at Apple Piazza Liberty, Milan
July 19 — Jessie Reyez at Apple Union Square, San Francisco
July 25 — King Princess at Apple Williamsburg, Brooklyn
July 31 — Lewis Capaldi at Apple Champs-Élysées, Paris
August 9 — Daniel Caesar at Apple Covent Garden, London
August 16 — Ashley McBryde at Apple Michigan Avenue, Chicago
August 23 — Khalid at Apple Carnegie Library, Washington, D.C.
Ed Sheeran has announced a series of pop up stores around the world in celebration of the release of his new album “No.6 Collaborations Project.” Toronto fans will get a chance to purchase exclusive merchandise only being made available for two days or while supplies last. Toronto will host the only Canadian pop-up store, which will open for two days next week. It takes place at 277 Queen St. W, Toronto on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 between 10AM–7PM.
Ed Sheeran’s album “No.6 Collaborations Project” will be released July 12. The 15-track album includes collaborations from an all-star cast of Sheeran’s favorite artists including Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Khalid, Eminem, Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Meek Mill and many more.
Limited edition merch will be made available exclusively at the pop-up store. Ed’s “No. 6 Collaborations Project” CD and vinyl will also be for sale. Fans who purchase two or more merch items will receive a free commemorative “No.6 in the 6ix” bandana. Fans can also take a 180 degree photo in the No.6 Collaborations Project photo booth. Other Ed Sheeran pop-ups will open around the world simultaneously with the Toronto store. For a full list of stores here.
Third Man Records is excited to announce Vault Package #41, The Go Whatcha Doin’ 20th Anniversary Remix Redux. The package is centered around a “Summer Sun” colored pressing of The Go’s 1999 LP Whatcha Doin’ (20th Anniversary Remix Edition), originally released on Sub Pop, which features Jack White on lead guitar and was remixed by White himself from the original reel-to-reel tapes at Third Man Studio. Also included in the package are pressings of the Ferdinand Attic Demos LP and the Alternate Studio Takes 7″ — both of which are comprised of entirely unreleased material — as well as a 10″ x 8″ photo book titled “The Go In Black And White.” Sign up is open now through July 31 at 12am CST.
Detroit in the heady days of 1999 was a town overflowing with electrifying and energetic bands. If one outfit seemed poised above the others to “make it”, the odds-on bet was the Go. Freshly signed to the revered indie label Sub Pop with a clutch of killer songs itching to be laid to tape, their live show was truly thrilling and all the constellations seemed perfectly aligned for their ascendence. Led by band mainstays Bobby Harlow (lead vocals), John Krautner (rhythm guitar) and Marc Fellis (drums) and rounded out by dear friends Dave Buick (bass) and Jack White (lead guitar) they tracked their debut LP Whatcha Doin’ early in the year and by the time it was released in September, multiple line-up changes piled up and momentum seemed to have dissipated. If ever there was a cult record from the genre, the city, the era…Whatcha Doin’ is it. Produced and mixed by Matthew Smith (best known for his work in Detroit psychedelic pop stalwarts Outrageous Cherry), the sounds captured in the studio were an impressionist distillation of the band’s songwriting prowess. While responsible for helping garner the band’s badass rock and roll reputation, there was sentiment amongst some that the stylistic mixing decisions on the as-released LP eschewed the band’s in-person ferocity and ultimately kept the album from catching on to a wider audience.
For years, there were disagreements, concessions, shelved albums, joint tours, buried hatchets, and confusion as to who in the hell even possessed the original master tapes. But now Third Man Records, in conjunction with Sub Pop, is proud to present the 20th anniversary remix of Whatcha Doin’.
Deep in a forest that’s three hours from Estonia’s capital, is a hidden acoustic wonder: three megaphones clustered together in an art installation known as RUUP. The megaphones act as amplifiers to enhance the sounds of the waving trees and birds singing, and listeners are invited to come to the center of the clearing to experience a unique surround sound effect reflecting the sounds of Estonia’s Võru County forest.
Global pop sensation Ava Max has tagged K-Pop superstars NCT 127 for a brand new version of her current single. “So Am I (Feat. NCT 127)” is available now at all DSPs and streaming services now.
“So Am I” has already proven a phenomenon for its universal message of acceptance and inclusivity, earning top 5 airplay across Europe along with 31 million streams in the US alone. The official video for the irresistibly catchy empowerment anthem now boasts over 60 million YouTube views HERE. Upon release, MTV News praised the song as a “big, melodic pop anthem that celebrates individuality and embracing one’s unique flaws and quirks.” Exclusive dance remixes of “So Am I” are now available from Deepend, Majestic, Jengi, Toby Green, Steve Void and Martin Jensen. Ava recently lit up the stage playing radio shows and summer concerts across North America and this past weekend, made her much-anticipated World Pride debut, embracing the message of “So Am I” which Billboard called “a defiant fight song for all the ‘misfits’ in the world,” as she celebrated with fans performing at Youth Pride and headlining the PrideFestival Tea Dance in New York City.
Recently profiled by Rolling Stone as an “Artist You Need to Know,” Ava has cemented her pop status with the success of her RIAA platinum certified hit “Sweet but Psycho” which spent three weeks in the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 and peaked at #3 at USA Pop Radio. With over 650 million global streams and counting, “Sweet but Psycho,” which earned Max her first-ever Teen Choice Awards nomination for “Choice Pop Song,” is joined by an equally popular companion video, directed by Shomi Patwary (Beyoncé, The Weeknd). Watch the video which has garnered over 367 million views HERE. Produced by GRAMMY® Award-nominated super-producer Cirkut (Maroon 5, Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd) and co-written with Madison Love (Camila Cabello), “Psycho” hit #1 on both Spotify’s “United States Viral 50” and Billboard’s “Dance Club Songs.” The stateside success of “Sweet But Psycho,” including top 5 airplay at Hot AC radio outlets nationwide, follows the track’s remarkable popularity abroad, including four consecutive weeks atop the UK Singles Chart and #1 rankings on charts in nearly 20 countries.
Ava recently spent 10 consecutive weeks atop Billboard’s “Emerging Artists” chart and has been feted with a wide range of media attention, including features in Vanity Fair, Billboard, V Magazine, FORBES, PAPER, and more. Earlier this year, she made her national TV debut with performances of “Sweet but Psycho” on The Late Late Show with James Corden, The TODAY Show, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
With 5.2 million Instagram followers and 1.7 million Twitter followers in tow, Seoul-based global pop powerhouse NCT 127 has shaken up the K-pop world since their 2016 mega-hit “Fire Truck” with their unique and conceptually-progressive artistry (“Limitless,” “Cherry Bomb”). In October, the breakout boy band was tapped by Apple Music as the Up Next artist of the month, the first-ever K-pop act to take the coveted title. In addition, they were Billboard’s first K-pop act to hit No. 1 on the Emerging Artist Chart, Rolling Stone’s 2018 “K-pop Artist to Watch,” and declared to be “leading the next generation of K-pop” by the Los Angeles Times. Charting above the world’s biggest artists including Beyoncé, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez on Billboard’s Social 50, the talented group delivers more of an experience than just a performance every time they hit the stage. Known for mixing genres, NCT 127- combines sounds in pop, R&B, hip-hop and Latin trap. NCT 127 made their U.S. TV debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live“ with “Regular,” their all-English hit song which was included in Apple’s Best of 2018 playlist. Most recently, they secured their highest charting collection with their new EP, NCT #127 WE ARE SUPERHUMAN, reaching a peak of no. 11 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. The release found itself atop a variety of additional charts including no. 1 on the World Albums chart, no. 1 digital album of the week and no.1 internet album of the week.
Musician David Gray sat down in the BBC Radio 2 Piano Room and turned in a spirited cover version of the 1986 Peter Gabriel hit Sledgehammer. If you like this version, go seek the rest of David’s original music out – you won’t be disappointed.
