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The Chemical Brothers Release "Eve Of Destruction" Video, Announce 20th Anniversary 'Surrender' Deluxe Reissue

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The video features an out-of-this-world battle featuring Norwegian singer Aurora, who does vocals on the track
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jun 10, 2019 - 3:32 pm

Electronic kingpins The Chemical Brothers  have released a video for their latest single and opening track of their ninth album, No Geography.

The video for "Eve Of Destruction"  was directed by show designers Marcus Lyall and Adam Smith and features an out-of-this-world battle featuring Norwegian singer Aurora, who does vocals on the track. The song also features Japanese rapper Nene and has been an integral part of the duo's DJ sets for the last two years.  

The band also announced that they will release a new, expanded deluxe version of their third album,1999's Surrender. It will feature unreleased "Secret Pscychedelic Mixes" tracks, selected remixes from the time and a DVD with restored promo videos and film of their 2000 Glastonbury performance, a statement said.

First pre-ordered copies will also feature a limited pressing of the original Electronic Battle Weapon 3 & 4 on colored 10" vinyl. While a release date for the deluxe reissue has not been announced, the duo said on Twitter that it would be released in the fall.  

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My Morning Jacket Planning 20th Anniversary 'The Tennessee Fire' Reissue

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The new, expanded album will feature 16 previously "unreleased and unheard" songs, as well as alternative versions and more
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jun 11, 2019 - 11:46 am

GRAMMY-nominated indie-rock band My Morning Jacket have announced a deluxe reissue of their debut album, The Tennessee Fire, in celebration of its 20th anniversary. 

The new, expanded album will feature 16 previously "unreleased and unheard" songs as well as alternative versions and more, the band said in a statement, and will be a 3xLP set with artwork concepts and early band photos, among other things.

Vocalist Jim James wrote in a statement:

"Wow. I cannot believe it has now been over 20 years since we recorded THE TENNESSEE FIRE on my cousin John's grandparents farm out in Shelbyville, KY in a little studio called "Above the Cadillac." What a life changing time that was for me -- a cosmic door opening to a new universe, thanks to the generosity of family and the spirits of music and connection, I have been so lucky to encounter. We tried to do as many fucked up things as we could that we loved and hoped folks would enjoy. We laughed a lot and we cried some too, ha. We are so grateful and humble that people are still enjoying it so many years later, and we also really love playing these songs live still after all these years, ha ha ha.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has listened since the beginning/jumped on along the way, and all the new folks just hearing the music and getting into it. Much has changed and shifted over the years in the world of My Morning Jacket both on earth and in other realms, and I am so grateful to everyone who has ever been involved with the band on any level that helped it grow. I am grateful for the joy and thankful to have learned some things from the pain/disappointments that I hope will help in the future. Love is music, music is god, god is love, and I feel so blessed to be able to share this thing called music with so many wonderful souls both as a musician and as a listener myself. There is so much wonderful music out there. Peace and love."

The Kentucky band will also perform a special show in honor of the 1999 album at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y. on Aug. 9., where they will perform the album in full, as well as other MMJ tracks from that era.

The reissue will be available on Aug. 2. For more information on the album reissue and how to pre-order, visit the band's website. 

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Beyonce Releases Stunning 'Lion King' "Spirit" Music Video Featuring A Blue Ivy Cameo

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The brand-new visuals premiered during an ABC primetime special on Tuesday, July 16
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jul 17, 2019 - 12:45 pm

Beyoncé brings dramatic choreography to the desert and waterfall backgrounds in her video for "Spirit," the first single from her curated Lion King: The Gift album featuring Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, Tierra Whack and more from Disney's The Lion King remake.   

The "Formation" singer, who voices "Nala" in The Lion King remake, wears colorful dresses as she dances emotively on cue with groups of dancers in the video, which premiered in an ABC primetime special on Tuesday, July16. Her daughter Blue Ivy Carter also makes a special cameo in the clip, wearing a matching outfit and sporting red hair.

"Spirit" is a collaboration with GRAMMY winner Hans Zimmer and Lebo M. In a statement, Beyoncé described her vision for the album.

"This is sonic cinema... This is a new experience of storytelling. I wanted to do more than find a collection of songs that were inspired by the film. It is a mixture of genres and collaboration that isn’t one sound. It is influenced by everything from R&B, pop, hip hop and Afro Beat," she said. "Each song was written to reflect the film’s storytelling that gives the listener a chance to imagine their own imagery, while listening to a new contemporary interpretation. It was important that the music was not only performed by the most interesting and talented artists but also produced by the best African producers. Authenticity and heart were important to me."

The Lion King soundtrack is out digitally July 11 and physically July 19.  

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Cuco Releases "Feelings" Ahead Of Debut Album 'Para Mi,' Announces L.A. Celebration

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The independent artist from Hawthorne, Calif., also released tour dates in support of 'Para Mi'
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jul 16, 2019 - 1:24 pm

Days before his long-awaited debut album release, Los Angeles' own Cuco has released a video for his latest single, "Feelings," along with tour dates in support of the full-length album, Para Mi, out July 26. 

Through his EPs singles, including "Lo Que Siento" and "Lover Is A Day," the independent artist from Hawthorne, Calif., has shown his love for romantic lyrics and dream-pop beats. "Feelings" continues his lovey-dovey ways, this time with jazz-inspired horns. "Always in my feelings," he posted on Twitter  before the video release. 

"Get carried away and tell me the things you feel/ Just don't look away, the feeling here is so real/ It's just you and I, floating away in space/ Don't worry 'bout them, they'll all go away some day," he sings in the video where he fights off figures in his mind messing with him. The single is the third, following "Bossa No Sé" and "Hydrocodone," from his forthcoming debut.

To celebrate his first full-length album's release, Cuco will host a community album release party in downtown Los Angeles July 28 with DJ sets by him and other local artists. 

Cuco will kick off his Para Mi tour on Sept. 18 in Salt Lake City, then head to Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta, New Orleans and other cities before his last tour date in Sante Fe, N.M. on Oct. 6. 

For more information on the tour and album release, visit Cuco's website. 

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Diddy's 'Making The Band' Is Coming Back To MTV In 2020

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The "global talent search" for the next biggest band is on
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jul 15, 2019 - 2:41 pm

Making The Band, MTV and Sean "Diddy" Combs' televised talent search that launched in 2002 and brought us acts like Danity Kane, is officially set to return in 2020. Diddy announced the news via a video on social media days after suggesting its comeback. 

In the video, the entertainer is walking around in a robe as he fills in the world on the show's return. "I’ve made my decision... #MakingTheBand is coming back!!!" Combs says in the post. In a statement, he gave more insight on what the show will be like this time around, although no further details on when in 2020 the show will air. 

"MTV and I are back together again!! 'Making the Band' is coming back bigger, bolder and more cutting edge," Diddy said. "MTB on MTV was the pioneer of reality TV. We're going to bring that supernatural energy back to the format and bring the world it's next global superstars."

The global search for the talent is on Instagram, Twitter, Youtube and other major social media platforms through the #MTBCasting hashtag, a press release said. Opportunities to be on the cast will be announced soon. 

"We couldn't be happier to welcome back the incomparable Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to his rightful home at MTV,” Nina L. Diaz, MTV’s President of Entertainment, said.  "'Making the Band' was ahead of its time and the ultimate disruptor – fans everywhere have been clamoring for a return and they are in for the biggest, most iconic season yet."

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