LISTEN: The Weeknd Debuts 'Kiss Land' Title Track
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- May 16, 2013
- by Variance Staff
The Weeknd on Thursday premiered a new song, the title track off his forthcoming Kiss Land record. The sexy, strange seven-minute cut can be heard below.
The Weeknd on Thursday premiered a new song, the title track off his forthcoming Kiss Land record. The sexy, strange seven-minute cut can be heard below.
While the single doesn't officially release to retail until May 21, Mayer Hawthorne on Wednesday unveiled "Her Favorite Song," a collaboration with Jessie Ware. The soulful singer is preparing for the release of his new album, Where Does This Door Go, which arrives on July 16. He co-produced his latest effort with Oak of Pop & Oak, in addition to production by Pharrell, Greg Wells and Jack Splash.
Daft Punk's highly anticipated new album, Random Access Memories, is streaming now for all to hear. Ahead of it's official May 21 release, the entire set can now be heard on iTunes.
If you happen to love good music, you're in luck, as The National's new album, Trouble Will Find Me, is streaming online as of today (Monday). The stream, via iTunes, comes a week in advance of its May 21 release (just like Daft Punk's Random Access Memories, which is also streaming.)
G.O.O.D. Music's freshman member, Hudson Mohawke, is already reported to have worked with Kanye West on his mysterious forthcoming album, but West's new protégé on Friday night also played a pair of previously unheard tracks, presumably from Ye's new set.
Yes, he first wanted to “Slow It Down,” but The-Dream moves forward today (Thursday) with a fresh new track, “High Art,” a collaboration with none other than Jay-Z. The track, of course, will appear on the former's forthcoming album, IV Play.
A week ahead of the band's highly anticipated new album, Modern Vampires of the City, Vampire Weekend is streaming the set now via iTunes. The band, which has been making the promotional rounds as of late, is slated to perform on this week's new Saturday Night Live, with host Kristen Wiig.
T.I.'s Hustle Gang on Tuesday released their first mixtape, G.D.O.D. (Get Dough or Die). The 21-track collection includes a lofty roster: T.I, B.o.B, Travi$ Scott, Trae Tha Truth, Iggy Azalea, Chip, Young Dro and Kris Stephens, as well as collaborations with French Montana, Juicy J, Young Jeezy, Meek Mill and Mystikal.
Mariah Carey may just have another fresh hit on her hands. After her recent spat on American Idol with Nicki Minaj over No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100, it appears the R&B queen isn't done cranking out winners, as she debuts on Monday a new collaboration with beloved crooner Miguel. "#Beautiful," a shiny new cut reportedly from Carey's forthcoming album, offers a perfect hook for radio and the flawless vocals one would expect from this duo.
Ahead of next week's release of their debut album, Secondhand Rapture, MS MR is streaming the new set a week early. The electrifying 13-track record can be heard in its entirety below. Don't feel bad if you end up listening multiple times. It's that good.
Lauryn Hill on Saturday quietly released a new song titled “Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix),” via her label Obverse Creation Music/Sony ATV. The new cut is part of her new effort with Sony, as we previously reported.
Days ahead of their forthcoming Modern Vampires of the City, Vampire Weekend stopped by BBC Radio 1 to promote the new project. But they didn't come empty-handed. The band performed six songs off the long-awaited new record, some of which they have previously performed. The set included: “Everlasting Arms,” "Obvious Bicycle," "Ya Hey," “Step," “Unbelievers” and “Diane Young."