Cat Power’s ‘Covers’ From 2022 Will Definitely Appease Her Close-Knit Fanbase
Four years after her last set of original music, Cat Power (Chan Marshall) returns with a collection of unique covers, each played in her signature style. Though Marshall previously showed the world her prowess as a vital musical interpreter, Covers draws from the widest variety of backgrounds yet, from Frank Ocean to Billie Holiday. Though it will never hold up to her recent career-defining records like Sun and Wanderer, this new covers album is arguably her best non-original package.
Everything To Know About the McDonald’s vs. Pusha T Controversy
With March 2022’s “Spicy Fish Diss Track,” Pusha T might have just left his most indelible mark on rap history. In the first fish sandwich diss track, the new Arby’s ad campaign worked with the Virginian rapper to daringly throw aside the competition, with Pusha T remarkably turning in a strong performance. His Drake diss track “Story of Adidon” took the hip-hop world by storm in 2018, but the story and personal connection to this new release easily top his past feuds.
Renowned Rock Band Arcade Fire Returns In Stunning Form For 2022 Release
The legends are back! Arcade Fire, the alternative/indie rock giants from the 2000s, have returned after five years with an epic two-part single. Along with this new release, a new record entitled We will follow! The music comes with its fair share of headline news, though the band is relatively private and not known for behind-the-scenes drama. Here is all the information needed about this incredible group leading up to their 2022 album.
Why Was Kanye West Barred From His Grammys Performance and Temporarily Banned From Social Media?
An artist's motivations can sometimes be elusive, and the actions of temperamental rapper/producer Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) have always ridden the line between genuine emotional reaction and publicity stunt. In this case, there seems to be no other explanation; he has become increasingly unhinged since his wife, Kim Kardashian, left him. Kanye West is so distraught that it seems he is willing to ruin his career with hardly even a thought. These events led to many high-profile censures in mid-March 2022, the aftermath of which is still undetermined.
Check Out The Music of the 2022 Grammys Here!
For every Grammy ceremony, the organizers choose some of the nominees to perform. This year, the Grammys have announced six performances so far, though there will likely be more. If you’re unfamiliar with any of these artists, or just need to do some extra exploring, here is some of the new and old music of the performers to get excited about.
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Announces New Album With Most Epic Song To Date
On March 8th, 2022, the Australian polymorphs King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announced the release of their 20th album, entitled Omnium Gatherum, as the second studio album of 2022. With the announcement, King Gizzard released the first single from the album, an 18-minute progressive rock epic called “The Dripping Tap.” Always venturing into a more expansive territory, this incredible group culminates all their compositional traits into this one career-defining work.
Nilüfer Yanya’s Second Album ‘PAINLESS’ Is Flawed and Moody
With an ambitious concept album as her debut, English singer/songwriter Nilüfer Yanya set herself up for a sophomore slump due to the high expectations for the eclectic young artist. The dynamic thrills of 2019’s Miss Universe understandably overshadow PAINLESS, which sustains its mood throughout rather than ride the rollercoaster of emotions she is known to convey in her music. In an attempt to focus herself, Yanya gets bogged down in the details and loses the depth and excitement of her early music in favor of music that is easier to consume.
Dua Lipa & Megan Thee Stallion Release Awesome New Single “Sweetest Pie”
Yet another excellent rap track graces the already killer list of singles of 2022. In March, British singer Dua Lipa and American rapper Megan Thee Stallion released “Sweetest Pie,” a solid first-time collaboration that showcases the strengths of both performers in equal capacity. This pair-up is long overdue, so don’t miss out on this new exciting track.
The Best Albums of 2022 (So Far)
2022 has musically started strong, especially with a torrent of singles leading up to the promise of exciting releases to come. Amid the notable tracks are a handful of exceptional records that will surely be on many best-of-the-year lists. #1 will particularly surprise you!
Spoon Review - 'Lucifer on the Sofa' Thoughtfully Rocks
Austin rock band Spoon returned in 2022 after five long years of absence with their new album Lucifer on the Sofa. In the years leading up to this new record, Spoon reflected on their past by releasing two best-of compilations accompanied by a familiar-sounding new song, “No Bullets Spent.” Looking at their most popular singles and fan favorites, Spoon took stock of their strengths and distilled them perfectly on Lucifer on the Sofa, another strong rock album in a long line of equally incredible collections from the band.
Charli XCX Just Gave One of the Best SNL Performances of the Season (Videos Available)
English pop star Charli XCX is by all accounts a top-notch songwriter for our time, but she is known for exciting live shows as well. Lights, outfits, swagger; she's got it all. When downsizing to the small stage on the popular sketch-comedy show Saturday Night Live, every artist has to make concessions and scale things down. Keeping that in mind, Charli XCX's simple yet effective performance on March 5, 2022, was a very successful example of a stripped-down pop concert in action.
Bonobo 'Fragments' Review - Not Much More Than Your Average Chill Electronica
The best electronic music commits emotionally to the intended mood of the music, which is what made British producer Bonobo’s past music so vital. Bonobo's laid-back downbeat records, over time incorporating real instruments, have risen in fame, particularly in the 2010s with the decently-selling albums Black Sands and The North Borders. With that in mind, the relative lack of commitment to this idealogy on Bonobo's new record, Fragments, will shock the listeners of his past albums especially. While by no means a bad album, Fragments is club-oriented and marks a sharp step down for Bonobo.
