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]]>No album this week created more buzz than Olivia Rodrigo’s highly-anticipated sophomore effort Guts. Each song from this brilliant LP became a fan favorite in its own right, but we’ve picked “All-American B—h” as the album’s best new track.
Competing with Rodrigo for the top spot on the next week’s chart is a mission impossible, but that didn’t stop several artists from trying. Friday also marked the release of new albums by Tinashe, Laufey, and James Blake, among others, and we made room for some of their best new songs on this week’s list.
This week also marked a huge comeback for the legendary rockers The Rolling Stones. They teased the release of their first album of the original material in almost two decades, titled Hackney Diamonds, and dropped its first single “Angry”.
Our list of the best songs of the week also includes new music by Metric, Portugal. The Man, Marshmello, Dove Cameron, and many more, so stick around and give them a chance!
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]]>The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>This week marked the release of new albums by several female vocalists we all know and love, including Kelly Clarkson, Kim Petras, and Coi Leray. All of their albums are worth keep listening to in full, but we had to stick to picking one song from each.
Highly-anticipated soundtracks for The Idol and Barbie have also given us two of the strongest candidates for song of the week. The Weeknd joined forces with Lily-Rose Depp and Blackpink’s Jennie for “One of the Girls”, while Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice put their own hip-hop-infused twist on Aqua’s iconic song “Barbie Girl” with their new collaboration “Barbie World”.
It’s also been a great week for Latin music, with Anitta, Rauw Alejandro, and Bizarrap making the cut. Fans of alternative music won’t be disappointed by our list, either, because we’re bringing you new tracks by Hozier, Beck, and Portugal. The Man.
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]]>The post Portugal. the Man Share Unreleased Version of “The Devil” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Oregon City Sessions, recorded in 2008, will get a digital release on April 16th. The vinyl and CD versions are coming on June 11th.
Back in 2008, Portugal. the Man were together for just around two years but already had several albums and extended plays out. The group was also actively touring the United States and had almost 500 shows under their belt.
After wrapping up one of their tours, the band decided to make a stop in Portland, Oregon, where they found “a rare gem of a studio” in the city’s suburbs. They settled in and recorded a live set in a single try, forgoing re-takes and overdubs.
The recording session captured Portugal. the Man in its “natural form,” but the band decided to put the tape on a shelf and release it when the time is right.
“The first few years of PTM were whirlwind,” said singer/guitarist John Gourley in a press release. “We didn’t have a place to live, so we were pretty much either recording or touring. We were so wide-eyed coming out of Alaska that every day was an exciting new adventure. I think you can see it in our playing.”
Portugal. the Man had prolific first several years of existence, releasing five albums in under four years. They have been making longer breaks recently, with their last album, Woodstock, being released in 2017.
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]]>The post Shazam Unveils List of Most-Shazamed Songs in 2018 appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Shazam’s list is pretty fun to analyze since it doesn’t correspond with the rest of the year-end charts that we’ve seen in the last few weeks. It’s here to tell us which songs kept us puzzled in 2018 and made us go an extra mile to learn their name.
In addition to unveiling the list of the most-searched songs, Shazam also surprised us by naming the most popular tunes by genre. It featured a couple of chart-topping singles, including “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran and “Feel It Still” by Portugal. The Man.
Pop: “Perfect”, Ed Sheeran
Hip-Hop: “I Like It”, Cardi B & Bad Bunny & J Balvin
Rock/Alternative: “Feel It Still”, Portugal. The Man
Dance: “Solo”, Clean Bandit Feat. Demi Lovato
Country: “You Make It Easy”, Jason Aldean
R&B/Soul: “Love Lies”, Khalid & Normani
Latino: “X”, Nicky Jam & J Balvin
K-Pop: “FAKE LOVE”, BTS
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]]>The post Tom Morello Details His Exciting New Solo Album Featuring Big Boi, RZA, Killer Mike appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>For this project, Morello recruited an all-star bunch of rappers and producers including Big Boi, RZA, Killer Mike, Steve Aoki and Bassnectar. Also set to make an appearance on The Atlas Underground are Portugal. the Man, Whethan, GZA, Gary Clark Jr., K. Flay, Pretty Lights, Marcus Mumford, Tim McIlrath, Carl Restivo, Nico Stadi, Leikeli47, and Herobust.
Alongside the announcement, the 54-year-old musician also revealed a trailer for the record alongside one of the songs, “We Don’t Need You” featuring Vic Mensa.
“I’ve been devoted both musically and as an activist to fighting injustice at every turn,” said Morello in a statement. “Amid this heightened sense of impending doom, it’s now time to rally the troops in a last-ditch effort to save the planet, and our artistic souls. By challenging the boundaries of what music is and has sounded like before, you can open peoples’ eyes to changing the status quo in society.”
You can find out more info about the album in an interview Tom Morello did on Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich‘s Beats 1 radio show, It’s Electric!
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]]>The post Concert Review: Alice in Chains, Portugal. The Man, and Interpol at INmusic appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>After losing such a unique and recognizable vocal in Layne Staley, the band decided to continue making music, and it turned out to be the right decision. This is why their show at INmusic didn’t seem like some knockoff or gig by “once-was-band,” but really fantastic experience.
Alice in Chains took the stage as the festival’s first headliner on the Main Stage, and just blew away everyone in presence. William DuVall owned the stage with his moves and well-rehearsed few lines in Croatian while Jerry Cantrell was impeccable with every riff he played. The band stormed through their greatest hits, giving the older fans exactly what they wanted while also gaining new fans from among the younger members of the audience.
After Alice in Chains finished their set, it was time to listen to newest indie sensation Portugal. The Man. They put on a nice show, but everyone was there to hear one of the biggest hits of 2017, “Feel It Still.” The band saved the track for the very end of their set and delivered when it was time. But there wasn’t much time left to waste since Interpol was already taking the Main Stage.
It was a classy show by a classy band. We didn’t expect from Interpol to amaze us with energetic performances or give fans much room to go crazy. But they did provide a quality show that was filled with hits and some less known tracks from their old albums, which was, if you ask us, a great combination.
Besides the occasional “thank you,” the band didn’t engage with the audience that much, but had let their songs talk for them. All in all, it was a fitting end to a great festival, and surely encouraged the festival-goers to consider coming back next year as well.
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]]>The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>No album this week created more buzz than Olivia Rodrigo’s highly-anticipated sophomore effort Guts. Each song from this brilliant LP became a fan favorite in its own right, but we’ve picked “All-American B—h” as the album’s best new track.
Competing with Rodrigo for the top spot on the next week’s chart is a mission impossible, but that didn’t stop several artists from trying. Friday also marked the release of new albums by Tinashe, Laufey, and James Blake, among others, and we made room for some of their best new songs on this week’s list.
This week also marked a huge comeback for the legendary rockers The Rolling Stones. They teased the release of their first album of the original material in almost two decades, titled Hackney Diamonds, and dropped its first single “Angry”.
Our list of the best songs of the week also includes new music by Metric, Portugal. The Man, Marshmello, Dove Cameron, and many more, so stick around and give them a chance!
The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>This week marked the release of new albums by several female vocalists we all know and love, including Kelly Clarkson, Kim Petras, and Coi Leray. All of their albums are worth keep listening to in full, but we had to stick to picking one song from each.
Highly-anticipated soundtracks for The Idol and Barbie have also given us two of the strongest candidates for song of the week. The Weeknd joined forces with Lily-Rose Depp and Blackpink’s Jennie for “One of the Girls”, while Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice put their own hip-hop-infused twist on Aqua’s iconic song “Barbie Girl” with their new collaboration “Barbie World”.
It’s also been a great week for Latin music, with Anitta, Rauw Alejandro, and Bizarrap making the cut. Fans of alternative music won’t be disappointed by our list, either, because we’re bringing you new tracks by Hozier, Beck, and Portugal. The Man.
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]]>The post Portugal. the Man Share Unreleased Version of “The Devil” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Oregon City Sessions, recorded in 2008, will get a digital release on April 16th. The vinyl and CD versions are coming on June 11th.
Back in 2008, Portugal. the Man were together for just around two years but already had several albums and extended plays out. The group was also actively touring the United States and had almost 500 shows under their belt.
After wrapping up one of their tours, the band decided to make a stop in Portland, Oregon, where they found “a rare gem of a studio” in the city’s suburbs. They settled in and recorded a live set in a single try, forgoing re-takes and overdubs.
The recording session captured Portugal. the Man in its “natural form,” but the band decided to put the tape on a shelf and release it when the time is right.
“The first few years of PTM were whirlwind,” said singer/guitarist John Gourley in a press release. “We didn’t have a place to live, so we were pretty much either recording or touring. We were so wide-eyed coming out of Alaska that every day was an exciting new adventure. I think you can see it in our playing.”
Portugal. the Man had prolific first several years of existence, releasing five albums in under four years. They have been making longer breaks recently, with their last album, Woodstock, being released in 2017.
The post Portugal. the Man Share Unreleased Version of “The Devil” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>The post Shazam Unveils List of Most-Shazamed Songs in 2018 appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Shazam’s list is pretty fun to analyze since it doesn’t correspond with the rest of the year-end charts that we’ve seen in the last few weeks. It’s here to tell us which songs kept us puzzled in 2018 and made us go an extra mile to learn their name.
In addition to unveiling the list of the most-searched songs, Shazam also surprised us by naming the most popular tunes by genre. It featured a couple of chart-topping singles, including “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran and “Feel It Still” by Portugal. The Man.
Pop: “Perfect”, Ed Sheeran
Hip-Hop: “I Like It”, Cardi B & Bad Bunny & J Balvin
Rock/Alternative: “Feel It Still”, Portugal. The Man
Dance: “Solo”, Clean Bandit Feat. Demi Lovato
Country: “You Make It Easy”, Jason Aldean
R&B/Soul: “Love Lies”, Khalid & Normani
Latino: “X”, Nicky Jam & J Balvin
K-Pop: “FAKE LOVE”, BTS
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]]>The post Tom Morello Details His Exciting New Solo Album Featuring Big Boi, RZA, Killer Mike appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>For this project, Morello recruited an all-star bunch of rappers and producers including Big Boi, RZA, Killer Mike, Steve Aoki and Bassnectar. Also set to make an appearance on The Atlas Underground are Portugal. the Man, Whethan, GZA, Gary Clark Jr., K. Flay, Pretty Lights, Marcus Mumford, Tim McIlrath, Carl Restivo, Nico Stadi, Leikeli47, and Herobust.
Alongside the announcement, the 54-year-old musician also revealed a trailer for the record alongside one of the songs, “We Don’t Need You” featuring Vic Mensa.
“I’ve been devoted both musically and as an activist to fighting injustice at every turn,” said Morello in a statement. “Amid this heightened sense of impending doom, it’s now time to rally the troops in a last-ditch effort to save the planet, and our artistic souls. By challenging the boundaries of what music is and has sounded like before, you can open peoples’ eyes to changing the status quo in society.”
You can find out more info about the album in an interview Tom Morello did on Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich‘s Beats 1 radio show, It’s Electric!
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]]>The post Concert Review: Alice in Chains, Portugal. The Man, and Interpol at INmusic appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>After losing such a unique and recognizable vocal in Layne Staley, the band decided to continue making music, and it turned out to be the right decision. This is why their show at INmusic didn’t seem like some knockoff or gig by “once-was-band,” but really fantastic experience.
Alice in Chains took the stage as the festival’s first headliner on the Main Stage, and just blew away everyone in presence. William DuVall owned the stage with his moves and well-rehearsed few lines in Croatian while Jerry Cantrell was impeccable with every riff he played. The band stormed through their greatest hits, giving the older fans exactly what they wanted while also gaining new fans from among the younger members of the audience.
After Alice in Chains finished their set, it was time to listen to newest indie sensation Portugal. The Man. They put on a nice show, but everyone was there to hear one of the biggest hits of 2017, “Feel It Still.” The band saved the track for the very end of their set and delivered when it was time. But there wasn’t much time left to waste since Interpol was already taking the Main Stage.
It was a classy show by a classy band. We didn’t expect from Interpol to amaze us with energetic performances or give fans much room to go crazy. But they did provide a quality show that was filled with hits and some less known tracks from their old albums, which was, if you ask us, a great combination.
Besides the occasional “thank you,” the band didn’t engage with the audience that much, but had let their songs talk for them. All in all, it was a fitting end to a great festival, and surely encouraged the festival-goers to consider coming back next year as well.
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