Kylie shares desire to collaborate with more women, including Madonna


Kylie Minogue says it would be “amazing” to collaborate with Madonna.

The singer, who released her new album ‘Disco’ this month, also stated her desire to work alongside more women.

“I’ve done quite a lot of collaborations over the years—I absolutely love doing them because you get to dip your toe into different water and colour your performance by the other artist,” Kylie told ELLE in a new interview. “There’s an unspoken understanding and camaraderie.

She added: “Certainly, I’d love to collaborate with more women, because I haven’t done much of that.” She went on to cite Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus as potential collaborators in the future, as well.

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“I admire so many of these women. There’s been talk about Madonna and I doing a duet for, it feels like, 20 years. If that were to happen, that would be amazing. I was dressing up in my bedroom to Madonna, to Whitney Houston, to Cyndi Lauper, and then Fleetwood Mac, ABBA, and Donna Summer. Diana Ross was going to go on tour this year and she had to cancel that. There’s so many people I would jump at the opportunity to work with.”

‘Disco’ entered the UK album charts at number one upon its release, making Kylie the first female artist to top the UK albums chart in five consecutive decades.

Reviewing the album, NME called ‘Disco’ “her most consistent and enjoyable album in a decade,” adding: “This album succeeds because it feels like Kylie doing disco in her own cute way: measured, affectionate and sincere, not an exercise in tongue-in-cheek pastiche.”





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Happy Birthday, Carly Rae Jepsen: Here are the 5 Best EDM Remixes of “Call Me Maybe”

Ever since Carly Rae Jepsen‘s “Call Me Maybe” went viral in 2012, launching waves of cover versions, video parodies, and memes, the world of pop music has arguably never been the same. The iconic track became the best-selling single of the year and topped charts around the globe, launching Jepsen into the world of fame and fortune as an internationally recognized pop star. 

With four albums and plenty of hits hitting the airwaves since then, including “OMG” with Gryffin, Jepsen’s phone has been ringing off the hook for years. To celebrate her 34th birthday today, we’ve rounded up five of the best remixes of “Call Me Maybe,” certain to launch you back into the sounds and energy of early 2010s dance music. 





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Yotto & Cassian team up for pair of melodic house heaters


After swapping remixes, Yotto and Cassian have come together to release their first original music as a collaborative unit. Rogue, the duo’s new, two-track EP opens wth “Inter,” a club-ready track filled with complex synth patterns and an undeniable groove. The opener’s compatriot “Grains” utilizes similar synth techniques, but takes a more dramatic approach to melodic house with a bigger build and more emotive chords.

Rogue has been released via Odd One Out, the imprint that Yotto launched just over a year ago, capping off a collaborative release spree on the label that included AVIRA and Lane 8. In addition to sharing the EP, Cassian and Yotto also detailed their creative process for the EP in a comical Instagram post. Stream the two-tracker below.

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IDLES to raffle guitar amps to support #saveourvenues campaign


IDLES are raffling off one of their guitar amps in support of the Music Venue Trust’s #saveourvenues campaign.

After the music industry celebrated over 1,000 venues, festivals and theatres being awarded the first share of the £1.57billion Cultural Recovery Fund earlier this year, the MVT this month highlighted the 30 UK music venues which received no or little funding, and are still in perilous danger of closure.

To support the campaign, IDLES are launching a new raffle which could see fans win a Hiwatt guitar amp, used during their recent Abbey Road ‘lock-in’ livestreams, and a Hiwatt guitar head.

The raffle is £5 to enter, and every fan to contribute will be given a code to join a listening party for the band’s recent ‘Live At Ramsgate Music Hall’ live album, which they announced back in June to help save the Kent venue.

Fans can enter the raffle here, with entries accepted from 12pm today (November 23) to 6pm on November 26.

IDLES’ Lee Kiernan at a 2019 gig in Glasgow. Credit: Roberto Ricciuti/Redferns

Speaking of the raffle, IDLES guitarist Mark Bowen said: “We would have been in the middle of gigging season right now, where grassroots music venues and musicians make their bread and butter, they need your support now more than ever.

“Grassroots music venues are where music progresses, they are the places where future festival headliners start out, its where the music on the fringes gets an opportunity to grow and turn into popular music of the future, they are places of escapism and to speak to our times, make us think of the world around us. They are our culture.

He added: “Our government derides independence in culture and especially the music industry, this short-sighted view of culture and its economy will be all of our undoing’s. Support an independent venue/artist/movement where you can.”

In the latest round of government funding, 89 per cent of England’s grassroots music venues who applied for the Arts Council grants were successful, meaning that hundreds will be receiving a share of over £41million and largely mothballed until at least April when it is hoped that full-capacity gigs might be able to safely return.

Venues included in the new list of 30 in danger include London venues The Lexington and the Brixton Windmill, The Venue in Derby, The Railway Inn in Winchester, The Gellions in Inverness and The Lantern in Halifax.





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Watch Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan’s Massive B2B DJ Set

Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan returned to the airwaves this week, going live with a special B2B set to celebrate their new genre-bending single, “Anything.” Featuring nearly an hour-and-a-half of live mixing and psychedelic galaxy- and nature-inspired visuals, this performance is one you don’t want to miss. 

The set kicked off with the classic 2018 Alison Wonderland smash “Good Enough” (from her sophomore album Awake) before launching into a heavy, high-energy blend of tech and deep house layered with thunderous bass music. You can hear “Anything” at the 57-minute mark. 

The pair followed up the set on November 16th with a new episode of the Khan-hosted “Hot Sauce Radio” interview show. It was a full circle moment for the two artists, as Alison Wonderland was the very first guest on the segment back in early 2019. 

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Good Morning Mix: Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan go back-to-back for ‘Anything, Everywhere’ live stream – Dancing Astronaut


In celebration of their debut collaboration “Anything,” Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan took to the turntables for a special live stream. Dubbed “Anything, Everywhere,” the Mad Decent-hosted set features the prolific industry peers go back-to-back for a high-octane, genre-warping performance.

Both Wonderland and Khan mesh their respective styles as heavy-hitting picks proliferate the one-and-half hour set in an ensuing rollercoaster of psychedelic sonics. The mix journeys from wonky house cuts to hip-hop selects and bass material, running through Boys Noize, Taiki Nulight, Missy Elliot, Travis Scott, Good Times Ahead, and more, while throwing in Wonderland and Khan signatures like “Lost My Mind,” “Bad Things,” “Pump,” and “Deep Down Low.”

Meanwhile, the duo’s curatorial chops also generously welcome the inclusion of unreleased tracks as well as edits and remixes of staples—Gammer remix of Khan’s “Lick It,” RL Grime‘s edit of G Jone‘s “In Your Head,” and Vincent‘s remix of Wonderland’s “U Don’t Know.” With a potent chemistry between the two DJs, the dark party-primed set continuously heats up before culminating in a cinematic finale emulating that of festival closer.

Stream the set below.

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Watch Bebe Rexha and Doja Cat team up at AMAs 2020


Bebe Rexha and Doja Cat teamed up for a performance at the American Music Awards 2020 tonight (November 22).

The pair recently collaborated on the single ‘Baby, I’m Jealous’ and they brought the track to the Los Angeles award ceremony.

Rexha began the performance on a stage made to look like a pre-historic cave. Midway through, Doja joined her for her verse, dressed as a cavewoman. Watch the performance below now.

Doja has won two awards at the ceremony so far at the time of writing. She first collected the trophy for Favourite Female Artist – Soul/R&B before picking up New Artist Of The Year. She lost out on Favourite Album – Soul/R&B to The Weeknd, but is still in the running for Favourite Music Video for ‘Say So’.

 

Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes kicked off the AMAs 2020 with a debut performance of their recent collaboration ‘Monster’. Bieber also gave renditions of his latest singles ‘Lonely’ and ‘Holy’.

The Weeknd also teamed up with Kenny G to give a world premiere performance of ‘In Your Eyes’ and ‘Save Your Tears’ live from downtown LA, while Megan Thee Stallion brought ‘Body’ to the stage for the first time. Billie Eilish also gave the live debut of her new single ‘Therefore I Am’.

Elsewhere, Dua Lipa performed ‘Levitating’ live from London’s Royal Albert Hall. Earlier in the night, she collected the award for Favourite Song – Pop/Rock for ‘Don’t Start Now’.

The Weeknd collected the trophy for Favourite Album – Soul/R&B for ‘After Hours’, while Becky G won Favourite Female Artist – Latin. You can keep up with all the winners at the AMAs 2020 here. 





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James Blake Reveals He Wrote a Secret Ambient Album

James Blake recently chatted with RADIO.COM to discuss his new EP Before, during which he unexpectedly revealed what else is sitting in his project pipeline. It turns out the producer has spent time recently dabbling in ambient music and has a full album to show for it. 

The reveal came as the two were discussing Blake’s need to interact with music in such a way that he remains unconstrained by any particular genre. As an outside example, Seagall pointed out that Diplo dropped an ambient album, MMXX, this year. 





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ALWZ SNNY Releases Incredible Record Just in Time for Holiday Break


ALWZ SNNY is back with a brand-new single that is bound to dominate the dance scene titled ‘Wasted’. Bright synths fill the background as a clap-like percussion and harmonious melody line gets the momentum going. All of a sudden you are met with a high energy drop that features a pumping bassline and a symphony of synths. ‘Wasted’ is a real feel-good dance hit with masses of potential to be ALWZ SNNY’s biggest hit yet. The insanely catchy track oozes classic EDM vibes and will instantly bring a bit of sunniness to your day.

 

Krysta Youngs is a stunning addition to ‘Wasted’ as she steals the show with her stunning vocals telling a heartfelt tale of a relationship on the rocks. Her falsetto tones lead you gently into the peak of the track. Krysta Youngs is a songwriter who has since worked alongside world renowned artists such as BTS with their hit releases ‘Home’ and ‘On’. Her discography is defined by the combination of her effervescent vocal stylings with a compelling knack for songwriting that showcases her pop sensibilities.

ALWZ SNNY has truly outdone himself this year, as the world faces adversity, there has been a constant stream of positive and upbeat dance tunes with a hint of Country music from the American DJ and Producer. Tracks like ‘Still Wait 4U’, ‘Love Revolution’ and ‘As Long As We’re Together’ have seen ALWZ SNNY work with some outstanding artists such as Sincerely Collins and Jennifer Chatham. With more and more releases on the horizon, ALWZ SNNY continues to climb the charts and reach worldwide recognition.

 

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BTS light up the AMAs 2020 with ’Life Goes On’ and ‘Dynamite’


BTS performed new single ‘Life Goes On’ for the first time tonight (November 22) at the American Music Awards 2020.

The track was released on Friday (20) alongside their new album ‘BE’, which was created during the coronavirus pandemic.

BTS began their performance with the new single, performing from a stage at Seoul’s Olympic Stadium, where the band were due to kick off their ‘Map Of The Soul’ world tour in April. In the seats around the venue, ARMY bombs – the name for the lightsticks used by their fans – lit up purple.

They also performed their chart-topping track ‘Dynamite’, swapping their white suits for more colourful outfits. A neon version of the band’s logo flashed behind them as they performed and fireworks lit up the night.

Rapper Suga was present for the pre-recorded performance. He was previously confirmed to be sidelined from “most” upcoming promotional activities as he recovers from surgery on an old shoulder injury. Watch BTS’ performance below now.

Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes kicked off the AMAs 2020 with a debut performance of their recent collaboration ‘Monster’. Bieber also gave renditions of his latest singles ‘Lonely’ and ‘Holy’.

The Weeknd also teamed up with Kenny G to give a world premiere performance of ‘In Your Eyes’ and ‘Save Your Tears’ live from downtown LA, while Megan Thee Stallion brought ‘Body’ to the stage for the first time. Billie Eilish also gave the live debut of her new single ‘Therefore I Am’.

Elsewhere, Dua Lipa performed ‘Levitating’ live from London’s Royal Albert Hall. Earlier in the night, she collected the award for Favourite Song – Pop/Rock for ‘Don’t Start Now’.

Doja Cat picked up the award for Favourite Female Artist – Soul/R&B, while The Weeknd collected the trophy for Favourite Album – Soul/R&B for ‘After Hours’. You can find all the winners at the AMAs 2020 here. 





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