Travis Scott criticised for not crediting KayCyy for ‘Thank God’ feature


Travis Scott has received criticism for not crediting KayCyy as a featured artist on ‘Thank God’.

The song is taken from the rapper’s newest album ‘Utopia‘, which boasts an illustrious list of credited artists including Beyoncé, SZA, Kanye West and Daft Punk‘s Guy-Manuel. Also making appearances are Bon Iver, The Weeknd, Sampha, Drake, James Blake, Young Thug and many more.

However, KayCyy isn’t credited as a featured artist on ‘Thank God’ despite performing the song’s chorus, while it has also been reported that he wrote a sizeable amount of it.

It seems apparent KayCyy agrees with the criticism. When a fan tweeted “Why tf is KayCyy’s feature still hidden? He literally wrote a large part of it and sings the entire chorus [crying emoji],” the artist responded by saying: “Y’all keep sending me these messages… Y’all know what I do..! I’m not no background singer… fuck Trav!!!”

Scott was scheduled to unveil ‘Utopia’ at a show at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt last week, but it was cancelled two days beforehand due to “complex production issues”. Scott later said he still hoped to perform at the Pyramids at a later date. “They just need a bit a time to set lay on lands,” he explained.

Fans ended up going to the Pyramids and throwing their own party despite the gig’s cancellation. Footage circulating on social media shows fans rapping the lyrics to ‘No Bystanders’ from Scott’s 2018 album ‘Astroworld‘.

Scott went on to announce a new ‘Utopia’ show at Italy’s Circus Maximus, an entertainment stadium and public park in Rome that used to host chariot races. The show will take place on August 6.

Circus Maximus also happens to be the name of a track from ‘Utopia’ that features The Weeknd and Swae Lee, and is also the name of the album’s accompanying film.





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Here Are the Set Times for HARD Summer 2023

HARD Summer is officially back, and in a new home.

With five stages at a brand-new combination of venues, Downtown Los Angeles is going to be pandemonium this weekend. You’re going to want to plan ahead so you don’t miss a second of your favorite artists.

This year’s HARD Summer lineup is massive, featuring Black Coffee, Dillon Francis, Gorgon City, ISOxo, Knock2, Netsky, Boys Noize, Space Laces, Giolì & Assia, Bicep and Kid Cudi, among many others. Kaskade and John Summit are poised to headline Saturday before Skrillex and Four Tet bring the festival home on Sunday.

Check out the official schedule and set times below.

HARD Summer Set Times 2023

The set times for Saturday of HARD Summer 2023.

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The set times for Sunday of HARD Summer 2023.

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Nia Archives shares new track ‘Bad Gyalz’ and announces day rave


Nia Archives has shared a new single, ‘Bad Gyalz’, and announced a day rave.

The song is the artist’s first new release since ‘Off Wiv Ya Headz’ back in June, which interpolates A-Trak’s huge version of Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ ‘Heads Will Roll’.

Speaking about the track, Archives said: “I was on ma way to the studio with Clipz listening to Ranking Ann who is one of my fave MCs – period. And then I was just thinking about tha fact that like whenever I go to one of my shows, it’s like 85 per cent women age 18 -25 which is so amazing! And they are all baddies, absolute junglists. So I wanted to make a song that represents that and tha women that come to ma raves. And that’s how Bad Gyalz was born!”

The video was shot on VHS and features several vignettes of different girls from all walks of life hanging out with their friends. It includes cameos from the likes of Olivia Dean, Buck Betty, PXSSY PALACE and more.

Check out ‘Bad Gyalz’ below:

To celebrate the song’s release, Archives has announced a one-off ‘Bad Gyalz Day Party’ taking place this Saturday (August 6) on 60 Dock Road in London, for women, non-binary people and members of the LGBTQ+ community. The rave will feature DJ sets from DJ Flight, PXSSY PALACE, Sim0ne, Izzy Bossy and more.

Archives released a new EP, ‘Sunrise Bang Ur Head Against Tha Wall’, earlier this year. In a four-star review, NME wrote: “The likes of the high-octane bossa nova rework ‘Baianá’ and the lofty titular track let her production skills stand out, but it’s her songwriting that really takes the spotlight on this EP. Less reliant on beats to get you moving, its toned-down feel makes you sit with Nia’s stories and see the person behind the tunes she spins.

“Being able to show so much humanity and versatility so early in her career is highly respectable and if this is a glimpse of the future, Nia Archives looks set to become an unstoppable generational talent.”

 





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Tokyo Machine, Chime, More to Perform at Anime-Themed Club Event in Los Angeles

A can’t-miss, anime-themed rave is coming to the City of Angels for one night.

On Saturday, September 30th, “Anime Night Club 2023” will take over the Globe Theatre in Los Angeles. DJs will be performing throughout the evening as fans indulge in cosplay, anime artwork installations and more.

Tokyo Machine is set to headline the night and more artists are being announced soon. The show will also feature a “Japanese-themed” set from color-bass star Chime as well as a throwback set from the artist formerly known as Ducky, a gifted DJ and producer who now makes music under the alias a.k.a. skips.

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The first 30 attendees will receive special goodies related to the popular manga series Oshi no Ko as well as merch. VIP ticket-holders will be able to access a “Maid Cafe” in the mezzanine area with merch, comfortable couches and more.

GA tickets run $35 while VIP are $70 when purchased in advance, or $50 at the door for GA. To learn more and purchase tickets for the event, visit the “Anime Night Club” ticket site.



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BBC Radio 2 loses a million listeners since departure of Ken Bruce


BBC Radio 2 has lost a million listeners in its first quarter, following the departure of longtime host Ken Bruce.

The figures were shared by radio industry body Rajar, and reveal that figures for the BBC radio station have dropped significantly since Bruce left his position on Radio 2 to join Greatest Hits Radio.

According to the report, following his departure from the radio show – which was the most popular radio programme in the UK – in March, the station has seen listeners drop by more than a million between April and June.

In his new role, Bruce has also been reported as attracting just under three million listeners to his Greatest Hits Radio mid-morning show; around 1.25million more than seen under the show’s previous host, Mark Goodier.

These figures, while an increase for the programme, still remain significantly less than what he originally attracted on Radio 2.

Following his departure, the Radio 2 show was hosted temporarily by Gary Davies for several weeks, until Vernon Kay took over the role as Bruce’s permanent replacement on May 15.

Ken Bruce arrives at ARIAS 2023 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. CREDIT: Joe Maher/Getty Images

While the latest figures mark a loss of approximately seven per cent from the station’s previous quarter, BBC News highlights that Kay joined the programme mid-way through the audience measuring period, launched by Rajar. This means that the industry will be unable to see an accurate representation of his figures until the next quarter.

Other figures reported showed that while most stations saw a decline in listeners, BBC Radio 1 saw an increase this quarter – bringing its listeners up to 7.7million. Additionally, Zoe Ball saw her listeners drop by 533,000, although her Radio 2 show remains the most popular Breakfast show in the UK with 6.7million listeners.

“Radio 2 remains the UK’s most popular radio station with 13.5 million loyal listeners who tune in each week to the best music from the past seven decades, presented by some of the country’s most loved presenters,” said station boss Helen Thomas of the recently released figures (via BBC News).

“Congratulations to the brilliant Zoe Ball who continues to host the most listened to Breakfast Show in the country.”

Bruce also commented on the recent statistics, saying: “I’ve always said that it’s not really about the numbers and it’s not, for me at least, but I’m delighted to hear today’s news for the team here at my new home.”

General view of Broadcasting House, the BBC headquarters in central London
General view of Broadcasting House, the BBC headquarters in central London. CREDIT: Vuk Valcic/Getty Images

Last week (July 27) it was reported that the host would also be set to host a new spin-off station for Greatest Hits Radio, dedicated to music from the ’60s. Elsewhere, Bruce launched a new TV adaptation of his radio quiz PopMaster.

In other radio news, it was reported on Tuesday (August 1), that BBC Radio 1 DJ Arielle Free was taken off air after clashing with her colleague over the choice of music.

The moment occurred during a live broadcast in Ibiza, when she told Charlie Hedges, who was playing ‘My Barn, My Rules’ by Stream MCR-T and horsegiirL: “Can I be honest with you Charlie? I expected better of you. I don’t like this song…I hate it.”

As she began to further criticise the song’s lyrics, Hedges turned her mic down. Overall, she was on air for less than a minute.





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These Sustainable Headphones for Kids Can Be Recycled Once They're Outgrown

A new line of innovative headphones is teaching kids a valuable lesson of what happens when you take care of your devices.

Children’s toys are subject to drops, throws, smashes and being stepped on. So it’s fair to expect them to be broken, but Kibu headphones are easily repaired and recycled. 

Designed by Morrama and manufactured by Batch.Works, every pair of headphones is 3D-printed on-demand with a variety of custom colors that use recycled PLA and waste from the agricultural industry. The plush headband is comfortable and has foam ear cups sized for children.

Kibu headphones’ headband being repaired.

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Additionally, the headphones’ parts are modular and can easily be taken apart. When one of these plastic parts breaks, they can be sent back to Batch.Works and reduced to its original polymer pieces. They will then be reused to make a new pair of headphones, per Design Milk.

“This project is the result of both Batch.Works and Morrama’s drive to shift the consumer mindset around product circularity and repairability at end-of-life,” said Jo Barnard, Morrama’s founder and Creative Director. “By starting with kids’ products, we hope to set the next generation on a path to better understanding and appreciating the objects they use and interact with and do so in a playful and engaging way.”

The Kibu headphones are expected to launch later this year. You can enter your email to receive updates here.

A pair of Kibu headphones.

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New TuneCore Study Finds 39% of Independent Artists Are Uninterested in AI

Musicians and creatives alike are adopting artificial intelligence at breakneck speeds—and we’re only at the beginning. 

According to a study by TuneCore, 27% of musicians are using AI tools to create music. Additionally, 57% of respondents indicated they used AI to create artwork. While using the tech for fan engagement came in at a 20% clip, musicians have a strong interest in using it throughout the creative process as well as marketing and fan engagement. 

“Generative AI and AI will open a new age of Creativity and Discovery, and transform in a positive manner every aspect of our partnerships with artists and the way we partner with digital music services,” said Denis Ladegaillerie, founder and CEO of Believe, TuneCore’s parent company. “This is why it is essential that our strategy as a company is aligned with that of our artists: that of a responsible approach to AI and to the exciting opportunities and future use cases that we will develop as a core part of our mission to serve all artists, at each stage of their career, with respect, fairness, expertise and transparency.”

In June of this year, TuneCore partnered with Grimes to launch a pilot program centered around her Elf.tech software, which enables artists to use her deepfaked vocals and distribute the music without fear of copyright infringement. By virtue of te program’s model, Grimes receives 50% of the royalties accrued from the sound recording.

“TuneCore’s main priorities lie in the interests of our artists, so the responses to this survey will help us enable them to utilize AI on our platform with consent, control, transparency, and fair monetary compensation,” added TuneCore CEO Andreea Gleeson.

Grimes.

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The impact of AI in music and other creative industries remains controversial. Its ethics and authenticity have been called into question by music producers everywhere, many of whom fear they will eventually be replaced entirely.

In May, the U.S. Copyright Office began hosting virtual sessions wherein artists, developers, researchers and more shared their concerns and hopes for AI moving forward.

Meanwhile, many music tech companies, such as Splice, are using AI to create powerful tools to help musicians enhance their creative process. The company recently launched “Create,” a tool that enables artists to instantly find samples within Splice’s vast library and mesh them into a “stack.” 

You can read TuneCore’s full “AI in Music Report” here.



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Live Nation CEO: Live Music Industry Will Have "Growth Surge on Global Basis" for Years

After an explosive 2022 for live music, 2023 has set the stage for even more growth in the years to come. 

In Live Nation’s Q2 earnings call, President and CEO Michael Rapino told investors that amidst a record year for the company, the live music sector has not only returned, but it’s also becoming bigger than ever before. 

“Live music is bigger than ever, with global demand driving the industry to record levels,” Rapino said. “There’s a more diverse pipeline of artists breaking from all corners of the world, and at the same time tours are going to more markets—particularly in Latin America and Asia. This was our strongest second quarter ever, with 2023 on pace to be a record year, and early indicators for 2024 giving us confidence in continued growth.”

Miami’s III Points, a Live Nation festival.

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Live Nation has sold more than 117 million tickets, which is up 20% from 12 months ago, according to IQ Magazine. International markets are fueling this expansion, rising at a 46% clip. Rapino also said consumers are driving global consumption “with no gatekeepers,” citing heavy social media use.

This massive surge will reportedly allow Live Nation to invest more than $12 billion in staging artists’ shows in 2023, a 30% increase from 2022. 

“We have been on this march for a long time,” Rapino added. “And we think there’s still lots of opportunity… in Latin America, Pacific Rim, Eastern Europe. We kind of predicted the artists would continue to go global—more global artists and international markets would want to be just like New York—and Boston would want to be hosting U2 and Beyoncés of the world, so we had an opportunity to build out those markets. So pedal down, we see lots of great growth opportunity for years to come on that front.”



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Finneas announces “one night only in London” debut UK show this month


Finneas is set to play his debut UK show later this month.

The musician will be performing a one-off show at London’s Electric Ballroom on August 30, just a few days after he is expected to join his sister Billie Eilish for her headline shows at Reading and Leeds.

Tickets are set to go on sale on Friday (August 4) at 10am – you can buy yours here and find tickets for Reading and Leeds here.

Finneas spoke to NME about his musical relationship with his sister – as well as his own endeavours – back in 2021, when he released his debut album ‘Optimist’.

“I like working with anyone that you could list that I’ve worked with,” Finneas said. “I haven’t had a terrible experience working with anybody. But I think just the intimacy of a relationship with a sibling is impossible to replicate or duplicate.”

The siblings worked together on ‘ocean eyes’, Eilish’s first major viral hit. “It gave us something from nothing, which is so unbelievable,” Finneas recalled. “So I always have this profound gratitude for that song – obviously, our careers have been built on different moments since then, but that was the thing without which we never had anything.”

In late 2022, the singer revealed that he was recovering from surgery on his collarbone, after “demolishing” it – and suffering a radial head fracture to his right elbow – in an electric bike accident. Fortunately, however, he did not have to miss the final dates of Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ tour.





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Here's the Collaborators and Tracklist of Shaq's Debut Album, "GORILLA WARFARE"

Does Shaq have on “off” button?

His name has been inescapable these days, and for good reason. The NBA Hall of Famer-turned headlining DJ, fans of whom affectionately call DJ Diesel, has been igniting moshpits at festivals all over the world thanks to his decimating dubstep.

Diesel’s primal bass drops have now led to GORILLA WARFARE, his debut album. It’s a big moment for the scene’s beloved dubstep dad, who has embraced rave culture with a warmth that few have been able to resist.

The album’s pre-save page hit Spotify today, revealing its tracklist and collaborators. Spanning 10 songs, GORILLA WARFARE will feature Soltan, Kompany, Jessica Aduiffred and other prominent bass music producers.

Diesel, who is esteemed for spotlighting young artists, has also teamed up with a handful of promising producers for tracks on the album, like VRG, Chassi and TRXGGX.

GORILLA WARFARE is scheduled to release on August 18th, 2023 via Monstercat. Check out the full tracklist below and pre-save the album here.

DIESEL – GORILLA WARFARE Tracklist

DIESEL & CELO – WARFARE
DIESEL & Hairitage – BANG YOUR HEAD
DIESEL & Jessica Audiffred – NO FEAR
DIESEL & VRG – WATCH UR BACK
DIESEL & Soltan – ROMANY ADVENTURES
DIESEL & Crankdat – HEAT
DIESEL & Kompany – MIDDLE FU
DIESEL & TRXGGX – KXLLA
DIESEL & Rated R – WARZONE
DIESEL & Chassi – HIT EM LIKE

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