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Blue Rojo Is A Musical Volcano Of Queer Desire

By Lucas Villa Blue Rojo is leaving a colorful mark on Latin pop music. As the Mexican-American singer continues to take the genre to new places by fusing seemingly disparate elements of electronic and punk with reggaeton, he also lyrically pushes boundaries as an openly gay musician. Seeking to find himself after a few years of fleeting fame, Blue’s authenticity as an artist led him to sign with Universal Music Group last year. After releasing an album about being in love with a straight man, he continues to stay true to himself with his latest single “Soy Tu Payaso...
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German record stores launch petition to fight DHL on rising vinyl shipping fees

Record stores in Germany are fighting back against the German Post and DHL, after the organisations detailed pricing changes that will heavily affect the cost of international shipping. READ MORE: 10 of the world’s greatest record stores – according to the author of a new book on the topic As of July 1, the dimensional criteria for packages shipped under the category of ‘Warenpost International’ – the standard for shipping vinyl records overseas – will be reduced. Once the change is enacted, packages will need to come in at under 25cm wide. Given that 12-inch records come in around 31cm...
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Watch the new episode of ‘SM Culture Universe’ starring aespa

aespa have unveiled the second episode of their ongoing SM Culture Universe (SMCU) series on YouTube. READ MORE: SM’s Culture Universe could be K-pop’s most ambitious alternative universe yet – but can it be pulled off? In the new episode, titled Next Level, a strange ‘SYNK OUT’ phenomenon has occurred, causing ‘æ’s, or virtual counterparts to humans, to disappear from the Real World, forced to return to the FLAT — the virtual plane from which they originate. From the FLAT, aespa’s æ-counterparts are able to contact the members with the help of nævis, the AI system that allows virtual beings...
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Wet Leg reveal they’ve completed their second album: “It’s in the bag”

Wet Leg have revealed that they have already completed work on their second studio album. The duo – comprising Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers – released their UK Number One self-titled debut record back in April, and have since taken this year’s festival circuit by storm. READ MORE: Wet Leg live in London: a glorious victory lap for the indie sensations During an interview at last weekend’s Isle Of Wight Festival, the band were asked if they’d thought about their next full-length studio effort. Advertisement “It’s in the bag,” Chambers told Absolute Radio. “Bish bash bosh.” Teasdale added: “ completed...
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BTS unveil adorable animated music video for ‘Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)’

BTS have released a new animated music video for ‘Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)’ starring the boyband’s avatars from their new mobile game. READ MORE: The life-changing magic of falling down the BTS rabbit hole In the new clip, the animated BTS members journey through the desert, before a coming across a glass jar containing a tiny island. A whale bursts out from beneath the sand and ferries the group to the island, where they interact with animals, play music and stargaze. The new visual features animated versions of BTS’ members as they explore ‘BTS Island’, which...
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Weezer drop ‘Summer’ instalment of ‘SZNZ’ series, announce Broadway residency

To commemorate the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere, Weezer have shared the second instalment in their ‘SZNZ’ EP series, and announced a series-spanning residency on Broadway. READ MORE: Weezer: “This album is about feeling isolated, alienated and secluded – it’s perfect for now” ‘Summer’ comes as the second of four instalments in the ‘SZNZ’ anthology, with each record sporting seven tracks on its digital release (and eight on vinyl) and landing on the first day of its corresponding season. ‘SZNZ: Spring’ was released on March 20, while ‘Autumn’ is slated to arrive on September 23, followed by...
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Hot Chip drop ‘Down’ remixes and announce run of in-store gigs

Hot Chip have dropped three new remixes of their recent single ‘Down’, and they’ve also announced a run of upcoming in-store gigs. READ MORE: Alexis Taylor – ‘Silence’ review: the Hot Chip frontman shows his sensitive side The band announced in April that they would be releasing their eighth studio album, ‘Freakout/Release’, on August 19 via Domino. With the news came brand new single, ‘Down’, which arrived alongside a Douglas Hart and Steve Mackey-directed video. Today (June 20), Hot Chip – comprising Owen Clarke, Al Doyle, Joe Goddard, Felix Martin and Alexis Taylor – have unveiled three new remixes of ‘Down’ by Sworn Virgins, Nyra...
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Roger Daltrey has two generations of Townshends in his UK solo tour band

Roger Daltrey has two generations of Townshends in his solo band for his rescheduled UK tour dates. READ MORE: Roger Daltrey on the Teenage Cancer Trust, lockdown and performing live The Who frontman has booked both Simon Townshend, the brother of The Who bassist/singer Pete Townshend, and Simon’s son, Ben, to support him on his tour. It kicks off tonight (June 20) at the Bournemouth International Centre. Guitarist and singer Simon has played shows with The Who in the past, while Ben has played on several of Simon’s records as well as albums by The Cornerstones. Advertisement The news comes...
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Tennessee secretary of state arrested for DUI while leaving Bonnaroo festival

Tennessee’s secretary of state was arrested on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) on Friday (June 17) after leaving the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2022. READ MORE: 20 festivals to look forward to in 2022 Tre Hargett, who has served as the secretary of state since 2009, was taken into custody at Coffee County Jail around 1.30am local time (by that time: Saturday, June 18) and released six hours later on $2,000 bail (£1,634), as reported by the Associated Press. Hargett said that he regretted his actions at the Manchester, Tennessee festival. He said in a statement:...
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Tiësto and Charli XCX will release their ‘Hot In It’ collaboration next week

Tiësto has revealed that his collaboration with Charli XCX, ‘Hot In It’, will be arriving in full sometime next week. READ MORE: Soundtrack Of My Life: Tiësto Charli shared a snippet the song on TikTok last month, using it to soundtrack a clip of herself getting ready to attend this year’s amfAR Gala in Cannes. “I’m gon’ be rockin’ it, droppin’ it/ Shake my ass, I’m stopping it/ I look hot in it, hot in it/ I look hot in it,” the pop star could be heard singing on the track’s chorus in the preview. Advertisement On Friday (June...
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