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Music Spotlight: DJ Crazy Times
All appeared lost as we entered August 2023, with still no Song of the Summer of our own, when one man and one woman appeared on the horizon. And there they were: DJ Crazy Times and Ms. Biljana Electronica. Like Gandalf and Éomer overlooking Helm's Deep.
And now the man himself is here to answer the internet's burning questions in this latest Spotlight. His all-time gladdest rhythm? Other long-lost staples of the 90s he would love to bring back? What he would do during a cyber system overload? Wonder no more. It's Spotlight time with DJ Crazy Times (also known as comedian Kyle Gordon).
Listen to Planet of the Bass right here and pre-save Kyle’s debut album here!
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Music Spotlight: MIYAVI
Are you ready for a special Music Spotlight guest appearance? This week, we’re featuring popular singer/songwriter, guitarist, and actor MIYAVI to celebrate the release of his anime cover album MIYAVIVERSE. Check out our full interview below!
Tell us about your recent album, and what you hope fans take away from it.
The new one is an anime song cover album. We cover anime songs like Evangelion or Naruto or Hunter, classic ones. One of the reasons why we did that was because I am Japanese, so it’s great to relearn that content, and I’m sure so many of my fans will be familiar with those anime. It’s a fun process to bring those anime tracks to MIYAVI’s world. It’s a different kind of vibe—anime songs, J-pop. But once I start playing the guitar, it’s like the original universe of the sound—and that’s why we named the album MIYAVIVERSE. It doesn’t have to be only the anime songs—it’s more like when we covered ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’, or ‘Youth of the Nation,’ or other Japanese tracks as well. Obviously it’s MIYAVI’s sound, but it’s a fun process to do a cover.
Your 14th studio album is themed around hit anime songs—what would you consider your favorite anime of all time, and your favorite opening/ending song?
My favorite is Dragon Ball Z. I know, it’s too classic, but that’s the thing I was watching when I was young. And every anime lover is going to respect Dragon Ball Z. To be honest, it’s too hard to cover that song—we can do it, but I don’t know if it's doable to perform on stage in a cool way. So that’s why we gave that one up.
Your illustrious career spans the last 20 years and multiple mediums—what would you consider the highlight up until now? Are there any major moments of growth you can recall?
Yes, a lot. First of all, when I moved to Tokyo from Osaka when I was 17 years old. I was kind of beginning to start finding myself as an artist. And then I became a solo artist, and then, you know, I started focusing on the guitars, and people started calling me a guitarist—so what’s my name? And then, in 2008, I started going on world tours, learning English, and acted in the film Unbroken with Angelina Jolie—so of course, you know these are big moments. And then I became an ambassador for UNHCR—that’s huge.
If you could give your younger self advice on how to cope with the pressures of society, especially in the entertainment industry, what would you tell them? Would you give your kids that same advice?
First of all, keep going and polishing up your skill, what you have—you know—your talent. That’s everything in the end. Nothing else helps you. I still just keep telling myself that. You know, it’s not about the connection or relationship or, of course, personality is counted—it’s included. More than that, as an artist, what you can give to the world is everything—so just keep going. As long as you have "it".
What are your biggest passions outside of music and acting? Are there any hobbies you turn to when you need to destress?
I play games. It’s a great connection with my daughters. It’s a huge connection, and then even while I'm away from home, I can still communicate with my daughters. And then it’s great to have something you share with your family. At the same time, it consumes a lot of time. So that’s the thing—once we start playing, it’s like we keep playing because it’s fun, and we go crazy. But at the same time, time is time, and I do need to work. But that is the hard part, and it is working well for our relationship. It is also the same thing if you play soccer or basketball or sports, it’s kind of the same thing.
This year marks your 20th anniversary, and in that time, you’ve racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. Is there anything you haven’t done yet that you’ve always wanted to? And are there any opportunities you regret not taking?
Basically, there are no opportunities that I regret not taking because I take everything. I never miss opportunities, as you know. When schedule conflicts, and some things that I was not able to do, there are some of course. But, personally, I never missed any opportunities in my life—so there is no regret. But there are tons of things that I have not accomplished, and want to accomplish. We haven’t gotten any GRAMMYs. These are not everything you know, but that's a great goal to have—and I have to work harder to accomplish it.
Want more MIYAVI? Check out his new anime song cover album MIYAVIVERSE here.
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heidismagblog · 7 months
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bastianespinosa · 11 months
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THE SONG!
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Kpop MV Spotlight: Xdinary Heroes
Rock is and will always be my first love, and K-rock is a spectacular delight. Bands like The Rose and Onewe and Day6 get lots of listening time from me, and now I’m happy to add Xdinary Heroes to the roster! Come see what got me to pay attention to this (relatively) new band and why I’ve stuck around for more.  Continue reading Untitled
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pynkricee · 3 months
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If you're a Wriothesley girl/guy this playlist is for you🤍⛓️
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wistful-pigeon · 4 months
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What I'm listening to this morning in my effort to be a mentally sound human being despite having gotten no sleep
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dudja · 11 months
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👀 👀 Beer And Whiskey 🔥 https://open.spotify.com/track/0bqx7oYkPFagWdvY2X9WbF?si=dhkyWy0YTyapJYrz742XXw
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I just saw a poll about announcing rep tv at the Grammys and I know she did do midnights at an award show but it seems sooooooooooooo unlikely to me that will repeat / happen here. I actually think she’ll announce it in Tokyo? She can control that environment completely, like have the cover on the screen, speak as long as she wants about it, wear new costumes (!!!) (rep??)
like even tho I hope she’ll be on the stage at the Grammys several times to accept a Grammy, there is no guarantee of it, which makes planning hard.
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thebedroomblues · 5 months
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DUBLIN NIGHT TWO (october 17th, 2023) RECAP:
-Miles looking up and pointing at the mirrorball while singing the lines "I stare up to the moon, and my lonely heart goes boom boom boom once again" during “One Man Band”.
-Alex reaching out for and smiling at a turtle plushie somebody threw on stage before they started playing “Arabella”.
-Alex saying: “Let’s hear it for Miles Kane! Wonderful.” before playing “Fluorescent Adolescent”
-Alex adding: “Do you remember? I remember…” while pointing at Miles at the end of “Fluorescent Adolescent” after the lights went out.
-Miles watching “505” from the side of the stage with Alex repeatedly turning to his right side.
-Alex singing “I Wanna Be Yours” turned to his right for the entirety of the song while walking to the corner of the stage. (After adding the line “I DON’T WANNA BE HERS, I WANNA BE YOURS” while the lights were out, the night before, in Belfast.)
-Alex pointing at Miles and then at himself while singing the line “I found out the hard way that here ain’t no place for dolls like you and me” and singing the rest of the verse directly at that side.
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Music Spotlight: Hayes Warner & Loren Gray
Hayes Warner and Loren Gray took some time to tell us about their break up anthem, "Breadcrumbs" and the collaboration process to create a new version of Hayes' track together.
Plus some other fun updates. Check it out. 😎
Listen to "Breadcrumbs" and check out the music video below.
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Music Spotlight: XG
Are you ready for a special Music Spotlight guest appearance? This week, we’re featuring popular new global girl group XG to celebrate the release of their second single “Mascara.” We caught up with the members to chat about their first comeback, their aesthetics and inspirations, and their favorite things about each other. Check out our full interview below!
Tell us a little about your new single “Mascara” and what you hope fans take away from it.
JURIN: I LOVE the song “MASCARA.” This song is all about “the bond between friends" and "solidarity," and gives you the confidence to value every moment, support each other and your friends, but be yourself and be positive! You can feel XG's vibe through this track!
COCONA: “MASCARA” to me is, in short, a strong and confident song. The lyric "Don't mess with my MASCARA" contains a strong message of confidence: "I won't let anyone make me cry.” I hope that through our performance as well as our music, everyone can feel more confident and stronger in themselves.
MAYA: MASCARA is a song encouraging people to realize their worth and regain confidence in themselves. We want to tell fans to always be themselves and have faith in their style! Don’t forget that whenever you need help, there are always people who will be there for you to help you get through the difficult times. There are so many hurdles and obstacles to work through, but believing in yourself and never giving up is the key!
Are there any women in particular that inspire you in the music industry?
CHISA: So many people inspire me, but Madonna, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga are artists who have inspired me since I was a child and continue to inspire me in music, fashion, and even lifestyle! I still remember listening to a lot of Madonna's songs in the car and vibing to them when I was 10 years old. I think that was one of the moments that led me to my dream of becoming an artist!
JURIN: When I was 13 years old, I started listening to music from the 90s and it inspired me. I listened to TLC, Destiny's Child, Aaliyah, and many others, but mainly female artists representing the 90s, I listened to them every day! It influenced my taste and style of how I dressed a lot back then and it made me think, "Someday I want to do this kind of music too," and I started my path to becoming an artist!
HARVEY: Doja Cat! Her confident and majestic performances always amaze me. I am always inspired by Doja Cat's stage performance, dancing, singing, and rapping.
COCONA: I have always admired Ms. Lauryn Hill since I was young and she is still an artist that inspires me a lot. I first fell in love with Lauryn Hill when I saw her perform in Sister Act. I think she is a unique and cool artist in all aspects, not only in her music but also in her live performance, aura, and style.
This is your first single following your debut—how was preparation different this time around and were there any lessons you learned from your debut?
COCONA: During the preparation period for “Tippy Toes,” because it was our debut, I remember that many things were new to me and there was so much I didn’t understand. Starting with the music video shoot, I think I was able to use my learnings and experiences from “Tippy Toes” to prepare for “MASCARA.” I can set specific goals for my daily rehearsals, now that I have a clearer idea of what I need to do. I get particularly nervous in front of the camera and my movements and facial expressions tend to be a little awkward. But after a lot of practicing, I’ve taken on board what I learned last time and I can show a more mature appearance in “MASCARA”! With the experience of “MASCARA,” I hope to continue to work hard, learn more and become even better!
CHISA: We had a lot to learn and take in during the preparation of our debut single "Tippy Toes," so this time we were able to practice more efficiently with clearer goals and it was a lot of fun! In "Tippy Toes" we prepared and expressed both our core music side and our cool side, but in "MASCARA" we were more conscious of delivering our power and energetic vibes!
Who and/or what influences your overall aesthetic—from your music to your style to your fashion sense?
CHISA: We listen to a variety of music regardless of genre, from R&B and Hip-Hop to Pop, Trap, and Soul. Also, our fashion and style are influenced by overseas artists, models, movies, and dramas that we watch! I look up to Rihanna and Gigi Hadid for fashion.
JURIN: I feel that we each have our styles, favorite artists, music, movie characters, and such, and we each know our style. I love 90s music and fashion, especially the street style, where I get my inspiration.
Your new single is called “Mascara,” but what are your favorite beauty items?
CHISA: I love my highlighter! It's my go-to item when I'm doing my makeup! I have all kinds of highlighters, but they all come in slightly different colors and pearls, so I use them for whatever mood I’m in that day! When I want to lift my mood, I put highlights on the tip of my nose and under my eyebrows as well!
HINATA: My latest favorite is my nightcap! I highly recommend wearing a nightcap when you go to bed because it makes your hair shiny and silky when you wake up in the morning.
JURIN: My favorite beauty item is eyelash serum! The title of our song is “MASCARA,” and the most important part of my makeup is my eyelashes and mascara! So I put extra effort into lash care to prevent my lashes from getting damaged! Every night before going to bed I always apply eyelash serum to make them stronger and longer.
HARVEY: I love mascara!! When I do my makeup, I always pay the most attention to my eyelashes! When I apply eye makeup, I lift my lashes with an eyelash curler before applying mascara, but even just applying mascara makes my eyes look more defined and changes the whole look! Mascara is a must-have to make my facial features stand out!
What are your favorite things about your fellow group members?
CHISA: What I love about all the members is how they are considerate of each other and that they laugh a lot! Hinata is so reliable and kind. She always helps me when I am assembling or carrying something. I love Jurin's taste in fashion and I think she’s the most fashionable one in XG! I love Harvey's reactions. Her smile makes everyone happy! Juria is always calm and comfortable with the members! Maya is the one who makes us laugh and gets excited when something funny happens, and makes the atmosphere more exciting and fun! I like Cocona's consistency with writing a diary. It inspires me.
HINATA: Cocona is good at seeing the best in others, and I appreciate her compliments all the time! Maya’s honest and playful personality is so cute! I love the way she lights up the room all the time! Juria is kind to everyone and makes me feel at ease when I am with her. Harvey is super cool when she’s performing, but off stage, she’s super funny and cute! She sometimes has a unique way of speaking and moving, and I like it. I like Jurin because she thinks really quickly and as a leader, she speaks up clearly for us. She has a different personality from me, but we get along very well! I like Chisa because she is really funny and always makes the members laugh! When Chisa and Maya are together, everything seems brighter.
JURIN: I like how talkative Cocona is. When we’re in a group, Cocona mostly just listens, but when we are alone, I’m the one that listens and Cocona is always talking by herself, which is so cute lol. I respect and love how Maya's always full of energy. I don't think it's that easy to stay cheerful and energetic at all times, so I know she's always looking around to see what's going on! I love Juria’s hard-working spirit, and seeing Juria working so hard makes me feel like I have to work hard too! I like Harvey’s amazing sense of humor, and even though she plays it cool, she and Chisa are the two funniest in XG! I love that Hinata laughs at everything! To the point where sometimes I wonder if she's forcing herself to laugh even though it's not that funny. But that only makes me want to make her laugh, even more, becoming more foolish around her. Chisa and I are similar in some ways and opposite in others, and I think we inspire each other! 
HARVEY: I can't wait for you all to get to know each girl’s personality! I like how Jurin has a gap when she's on stage mode, and not. When she is on, she is charismatic Jurin, but when she is off, she is as sweet as a kitten. I like Chisa because she is basically our sunshine and is super caring to all the members! I like Hinata because she is always kind and reliable! Juria is positive and super happy all the time! I like how Maya can be cute as a puppy and super cool when she speaks English! I like how Cocona is the most passionate one when it comes to dancing, and she knows how to show her skills!
JURIA: I like Chisa because she is our sunshine and she's super funny. Hinata because she is kind and cool. Jurin because she is stoic and serious about everything. I like Harvey because she is cute and kind and has an animal-like personality. Maya because she is bright and cheerful. And I like Cocona because she’s so cute and is everyone's little sister, but she sometimes expresses her mature opinions.
MAYA: I love Cocona because she always sees the best in people and she compliments the good points in each person. I like that Juria is a smiley person! Harvey is very tidy, so I love watching her organize her things! Jurin is a planner, so she likes to do everything as planned from start to finish! Such a great skill as a leader. I like Hinata because I can depend on her like an older sister. Chisa makes everyone laugh, has a positive mind, and is always up for a new challenge.
COCONA: I love how straightforward Maya is! I respect that she can express her opinions precisely. As for Juria, she is very considerate of others. She is kind and I love that she puts others first. As for Harvey, she can empathize with everyone. Although she has a strong mind of her own, she is considerate and values everyone’s opinions, which is what I love about her. As for Jurin, whenever I speak with her, there is always something new I’m learning or discovering from her. She often has a different perspective, which I think is great! I love talking to Hinata because she is a great listener. Like a big tree, she shines with such a warm aura. This is why I feel great after talking with her. I love Chisa because she spreads love and energy to everyone around. She is always happy regardless of the situation, making us feel good.
Want more of XG? Check out the music video for their second single “MASCARA” here.
Photo credit: XGALX
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heidismagblog · 7 months
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folkpunkbreakfast · 7 months
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Project of the day 🥳🥳
The warmer months are getting closer so I've been slowly but surely working on these shorts! Will definitely be adding more as the days go!!
Patches : Gel, Dead kennedys, the taxpayers, black flag, holy locust, johnny hobo and the freight trains, suicidaltendencies, apes of state, subhuamans, clowns, kimya dawson, defence ohio,minor threat, pat the bunny, a beautiful beautiful cunt 💞
All fabric & paint has been stolen x
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gelphiegifs · 10 months
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When you hug your long-lost gf so hard you break your diamond necklace.
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detcoco · 2 months
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Conan:
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Kaito:
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Something has changed within me~
Something is not the same
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What an interesting sky pose that doesn’t look similar at all. There are no thematic ties between Elphaba and Kaito, what are you talking about. There is especially no correlation in the aforementioned song, either. They don’t both have daddy issues, don’t be silly. It’s not like magic is real in the detco universe.
…wait a minute.
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