R&B superstar Beyonce has announced her new single ‘Mirrors’. The track, produced by Timbaland, is the lead the track from a new Pepsi commercial.
Have a listen below and let us know your thoughts:
Daft Punk release Episode 1 of ‘The Collaborators’, previews ‘Random Access Memories’
French electronic duo Daft Punk are gearing up for easily the most eagerly awaited electronic album of 2013 with the release of a new video series ‘The Collaborators’. The series, a partnership between the production outfit, Intel and Vice, will look closer at the artists that have worked with the electro group on their new album ‘Random Access Memories’.
For the first episode, the mini-documentary series focuses on legendary producer Giorgio Moroder and discusses how his craft has been developed since the first time he was introduced to synthesisers. He also discusses the impact that disco and dance had on his production skills, and how acts like Donna Summer inspired electronic music as a whole.
Even though it’s only the first episode, this mini-series seems one of those definite ones-to-watch and wouldn’t seem out of place on the likes of Channel 4 or BBC4. Kudos to all the team who worked on it.
Check out episode 1 of ‘The Collaborators’ below:
Kid Cudi unleashes album snippets from new LP ‘Indicud’; announces departure from G.O.O.D. Music
Two pieces of big Kid Cudi news for you folks today.
First and foremost, the US rapper has announced his departure from former label G.O.O.D. Music. In an interview with US radio station Power 106 yesterday, the star shocked fans announcing his step away from Kanye West’s label, by saying “I’m no longer on G.O.O.D. Music, and this is something that no one knows really.”
Unlike other label changes however, there seems to be no bad blood between Cudi and West – the star continues “Me and Kanye were talking on the phone the other day. These have been things I wanted to talk to him about, about me wanting to start my own direction…. He got it because he’s trying to start his new path and trying new things as an artist. He was just, like, ‘Man, I feel you. It’s cool.”
His departure from the label will allow him to focus on his own imprint, Wicked Awesome Records, as well as his own new band [which he also announced] 2 Be Continuum. Listen to the Power 106 interview in full below:
In more exciting news however, Cudi also unleashed an 8-minute long preview of his forthcoming new album ‘Indicud’. The album is expected to drop on April 23rd globally and includes duets with powerhouses A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar. Take a listen below and let us know your thoughts:
Jessie Ware, Daley, Katy B and Magnetic Man added to Wireless
Katy B, Magnetic Man, Angel, Daley and Jessie Ware have just been added to the final day of this year’s Wireless Festival.
The addition of these shining British stars further add to the strength of the full event’s lineup, with the likes of Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake already headlining.
More news as and when we get it.
Sia confirmed to working with MutyaKeishaSiobhan
Australian artist Sia has confirmed by a simple tweet that she is working with ex-Sugababes MutyaKeishaSiobhan.
In the message, Sia wrote to the girls: “Holy shit! You just killed that vocal”.
Thanks gorgeous lady xx RT @sia @mksofficial Holy shit! You just killed that vocal!
— Mutya Keisha Siobhan (@MKSOfficial) April 2, 2013
With Sia now confirmed along with Emeli Sande, things really are getting exciting in the MKS camp.
[BEST OF MARCH 2013] Listen to some of the best tracks of the past month
As part of our ‘Best of’ mixes, we’re proud to present to you Stagedoor’s ‘Best of March’.
Tracklisting as follows…. enjoy!
Lay Down In Swimming Pools by Mutya, Keisha & Siobhan [Mixed By Blue] by Blood Orange 3.42
Attracting Flies (Baauer Remix) by AlunaGeorge 4.24
Rudimental – Hell Could Freeze (Skream Remix) by RudimentalUK 6.31
HAIM – Falling (Duke Dumont Remix) by HAIM 5.34
FMM: Chrome Sparks – Send The Pain On by Annie Mac Presents 5.37
Fred Astaire by mrhudson 3.25
Russ Chimes – Turn Me Out (Full Version) by Russ Chimes 5.30
Kendrick Lamar – Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) ft. Jay-Z by TopDawgENT 4.38
India Arie – Cocoa Butter by thisisrnb 3.47
Laura Mvula ‘She’ (Until The Ribbon Breaks Remix) by Mvula Remixed 3.52
Entertainment – Blood Orange Remix by Phoenix 3.45
Stay (Branchez Bootleg) [Free Download] by Branchez 3.34
Aaron Smith – Dancin (Remix by KRONO) by KRONO OFFICIAL SOUNDCLOUD 4.16
Beyonce – I Been On REMIX ft. Bun B, Z-Ro, Scarface, Willie D, Slim Thug, Lil Keke by BunBTrillOG 3.54
Chris Brown pays homage to Michael Jackson in new track ‘Fine China’
Chris Brown has paid respects to the King of Pop Michael Jackson whilst unleashing both the audio and video of new single ‘Fine China’ at the same time. The single is expected to appear on Brown’s forthcoming album ‘X’, release date TBC.
The track has an infectious bounce featuring a killer chorus, whilst the 6-minutes video features street-fighting in a similar sense of Jackson’s ‘Bad’ and ‘You Rock My World’, along with dance moves that could equally rival MJ. The track itself sounds very much an offshoot of the ‘Off The Wall’ era – no bad thing in my eyes.
Just after he dropped the new video, Brown tweeted that he’d also be releasing a bonus unedited version; we’ll post that as soon as it’s released. Brown said “Gotta a special bonus video for my fans for #FineChina. All one take… No cuts… Straight performance. #tributetoMJ today!”
Check out the video below and the Soundcloud link above this post and let us know your thoughts.
[BREAKING] Harry Styles quits One Direction amid fling with Las Vegas prostitute
Pop bander Harry Styles has announced that he has quit One Direction.
In a move that is set to shock fans around the world, Styles has revealed that he has had enough of the boyband life and wishes to settle down with a prostitute he met on the band’s recent trip to the US. We spoke exclusively Las Vegas call-girl Brittany Harper, who revealed “Harry has thrown in the towel with the other four as he wants to be with me solely. I know at 28 I’m slightly older than him, but out of the 3,000-odd guys I’ve slept with, he was the best. I can’t wait to settle down with him and all his money, it really is true love”.
Well, there you go guys, direct from the horse’s mouth. Good luck Hazza!
[EXCLUSIVE] Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Rihanna and Jay-Z create new supergroup, confirm album and world tour
We’ve been dying to break this for days now and thankfully the embargo has now been lifted.
During our interview on Saturday (to be published shortly), Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Beyonce and Jay-Z have exclusively revealed to Stagedoor FM some news that would get even the smallest music-lover excited. Yep, that’s right, the foursome have announced that as of later this year, they will be teaming up for a global tour AND a joint album.
In the frank interview, Beyonce opened up by saying “It’s something we’ve been dying to do for years, and now we feel we’re all at the point of our careers that we can undergo this project. For [husband] Jay and I, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. With studios and tours looming, we’re being separated a huge amount – going on tour together seems so right; Blue Ivy will be backstage so whenever Jay and I are on stage, then JT can look after her, and then we’ll swap. It’s all coming together very nicely”.
Rihanna added “I’m so excited by the project; I haven’t been in the studio since December 2012 which feels a lifetime away – plus I only have one album planned this year which as you know, for me, isn’t enough. I’m trying to get Chris [Brown] to join in on the tour but I think he wants to enjoy his free-house when I’m gone. Oh well”.
More on this exciting news, and info on the tour dates, as soon as we get it.
YouTube does it again with their April Fools videos
Google are renowned for using their YouTube platform to drive some of the best innovative pranks of the year, and today is no different.
As we wait to collate all of Google’s tricks of the year, here’s the first to get you started – Youtube’s best video:
Explore ‘Treasure Mode’ on Google Maps: