Posts made in April 2024

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Downupright Unveils Highly Anticipated Album ‘We’re Doomed We’re Dancing: Sixty Apocalypses’

Downupright, the musical brainchild of Bill Boulden (they/them), is proud to announce the release of their groundbreaking album We’re Doomed We’re Dancing: Sixty Apocalypses, an album truly unlike anything else. The album explores the end of the world sixty different ways across sixty different genres, each with their own reaction to their own unique apocalypse. It’s already had interest from Earmilk, Critical Reactions, The DJ Sessions, and more.

Discover how the vivacity of Crunk, the beats of Jersey Club, and even an unexpected Opera all weave their answers into the nonstop party mix- and that’s just the beginning. We’re Doomed We’re Dancing is a celebration of collaboration: backers played a pivotal role in bringing this album to life, shaping its direction and choosing themes, tracks, and guests, and the final product accordingly features a full fifty different musicians.

Executed, mixed, and mastered by Downupright (they/them), the album is full of Easter Eggs and nods to everyone from Lil Jon to Billie Eilish.

“We’re Doomed We’re Dancing: Apocalypses” is now available wherever you stream music.

About Downupright:

Downupright is Bill Boulden (they/them), from Buffalo, NY. Bill started making digital music around the age of ten by goofing with Microsoft MIDI Studio and some Casio keyboards. Across the next thirty-one years, Bill would go on to learn Cakewalk, Sonar, Reason, Serum, and Ableton as each became the next big thing. They released many projects across those years under a variety of different artist names, each one getting them closer to what would become their pinnacle project: We’re Doomed We’re Dancing: Sixty Apocalypses.

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OAKLEY® LATCH PANEL

Oakley‘s latest eyewear innovation: Latch Panel. These lifestyle sunglasses are meticulously designed to assist wearers in maintaining focus amidst chaos. This bold addition to the Latch Family blocks out distractions with a boundary-pushing design and is made to take on the unknown and unlock more adventures.

Featuring a versatile style equipped with a 5B cylindrical lens for an enhanced field of view, thin ear stems suitable for wear under hats or helmets, and convenient storage facilitated by the latch mechanism, Latch Panel offers both functionality and style.

But what truly sets Latch Panel apart is its endorsement by renowned athlete Kylian Mbappé, who embodies the essence of focus and determination. In Oakley’s latest campaign, Kylian shares how Latch Panel empowers him to maintain laser-sharp focus on his goals, whether on or off the field. “When I’m in game mode, my focus is laser-sharp on the singular goal of performing at my best,” said Kylian Mbappé. “Latch Panel sunglasses allow me to look further, giving me the clear, focused vision needed to really get in the zone.”

The eyewear is now officially available on Oakley.com and in select Oakley stores and partners worldwide.

Arclinea: Italia Kitchen

Unveiled in 1988, the Italia model marked the beginning of a collaboration with Antonio Citterio, who is now the art director for the Arclinea. Italia brought the aesthetics and technical solutions of professional kitchens into homes years before it became a widespread trend. With its characteristic handle, predominant use of steel, deeper worktops with large cast iron hobs and double sinks, suspended hoods, and iconic double-island layout, Italia set the standard. Evolving over the years with new technical details, improved equipment, and sophisticated finishes, Italia remains dedicated to delivering maximum functional results.

Visit our Arclinea Showroom in West Hollywood or contact us here so we can provide you with more information about the Italia kitchen.

Enjoy 25% off new orders placed now through April 13 across all Diva Group showroom locations (certain exclusions apply). Browse our online product catalog.

VIEW THE ARCLINEA COLLECTION HERE

Tiësto + MYKE TOWERS

Tonight, acclaimed global superstar Myke Towers shares the highly awaited remix to his global smash hit “LA FALDA,” alongside world-renowned icon, Tiësto. “LA FALDA (Tiësto Remix)” is available now on all digital platforms.

The remix was teased last month during the inaugural night of Ultra Music Festival, where Towers joined Tiësto on stage during “LA FALDA”’s preview to help set the mood for the forthcoming drop.

“LA FALDA (Tiësto Remix)” follows the track’s groundbreaking success – having marked Towers’ fourth number one on US Latin radio, joining the 6x Platinum phenomenon “LALA”, “ULALA,” and “Borracho y Loco” with Yandel. Furthermore, “LA FALDA” was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA; firmly remains in the Top 10 throughout El Salvador, Honduras, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Panama, Spain, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, and Costa Rica; Top 20 in Uruguay, Argentina, and Dominican Republic; and Top 50 in Mexico. To date, the song has amassed over 235 million streams on Spotify alone and anchors itself at #27 worldwide.

Adding to his immeasurable list of accomplishments, Towers has recently received four nominations for this year’s Latin American Music Awards. The Puerto Rican visionary reigns the Song of the Year, Global Latin Song of the Year, and Best Song – Urban categories with global smash hit “LALA,” and Best Collaboration – Urban for “Borracho y Loco” alongside Yandel. The award ceremony will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV, on Thursday, April 25, via Univision.

Myke Towers has amassed an impressive 44M+ monthly listeners on Spotify, solidifying time and time again his impact on the music industry as the leading force of this generation. The superstar is currently the 32nd most listened to artist on Spotify globally.

GOOD KID LIVE

Come see Good Kid live: this Saturday and Sunday, April 6th and 7th in Los Angeles, CA, at The El Rey Theatre. If you’re interested in attending the show, RSVP/reply to jim@bighassle.com. See below for the full list of shows.

The JUNO-nominated indie outfit Good Kid recently unveiled their latest single, “Summer,” along with an enchanting animated music video by XrayAlphaCharlie. “Summer” finds Good Kid delivering another of their signature indie earworms, with singer Nick Frosst’s clever lyrics and catchy hooks taking center stage on this irresistible indie-pop hit.

The single came out ahead of the sold-out U.S. Tour and the band’s highly anticipated EP, Good Kid 4 (out March 27). The band’s previous single from the EP “Bubbly” had Billboard raving that it was “one of Canada’s hot new radio songs…right up there with Beyoncé.”

The upcoming six-track EP also features the hugely popular single “From The Start”, which garnered 1 million streams in just 24 hours, and has since accumulated 24 million more. Known for their eclectic blend of J-rock, indie-rock, and pop-punk, Good Kid’s massive streaming success is not just a result from their propensity to create catchy songs, but innovative fan engagement alongside savvy, fan-favoring business decisions, have helped the band amass an extensive and devoted fanbase, only serving to further the hype for the upcoming EP.

“The band is coming away from the busiest touring year of our musical careers, and this 4th EP “Good Kid 4” is the product of that journey. Many of the songs on this album are about the experience of music itself and how it has impacted our lives immensely. We wrote songs about facing anxiety with your friends, and about dancing. We wrote songs about reaching your breaking point, and about the hotels we would stay in night after night which eventually blended into one, endless timewarp of beige hallways. We wrote a song about the Summer we never wanted to end, and the only song that we didn’t write went over so unbelievably well with our fans, we had no choice but to record our own version of it.

Good Kid 4 is our favorite EP yet, and it represents the best of our last two years as a band when everything started to make sense for Good Kid.” – David Wood, Guitarist.

Case in point, the band’s entire Discography is content ID free and DMCA free, meaning content creators on platforms like Youtube and Twitch are able to freely use their music without fear of copyright takedowns. This has only slingshotted Good Kid’s already impressive following through the pervasive use of their music by hugely popular content creators.

Youtube’s biggest creator Mr. Beast, who boasts a mind-boggling 237 Million subscribers, featured 7 Good Kid songs in a video, garnering over 231 Million views. This is but one of many examples of the band’s online reach, which also includes direct collaborations with notable personalities such as XrayAlphaCharlie, Julien Solomita, and Trash Taste.

“We are very involved in the content creator community,” shares bassist Michael Kozakov. “All our music is free to use in monetized Streams and YouTube videos, which has led us to developing relationships and friendships with some of the biggest eSports players and YouTubers. We are very open and excited to continue collaborations with content creators and e-sports brands, and want to develop our brand as the world’s most creator friendly band.”

Beyond the digital realm, the band was recently nominated for Breakthrough Group Of The Year at the 2024 JUNO Awards and are soon to embark on their biggest headlining tour to date. Having already sold out over 90% of their North American dates, demand for tickets to their European and UK shows has been so overwhelming, that the band has had to upgrade multiple venues, several times, to accommodate the influx of enthusiastic fans.

The upcoming tour comes on the heels of two previously sold-out US headline tours in 2022, two sold-out UK and EU tours as well as a 2023 Canadian tour supporting Grammy Award winning Portugal. The Man.

A jack-of-all-trades ensemble – musicians, programmers, and storytellers, Good Kid has carved a unique path for their audience to follow suit. In essence, Good Kid’s story is not just about music; it’s about building a dynamic, engaging universe where fans play an integral role. With an unwavering commitment to joy, creativity, and inclusivity, Good Kid is more than a band — it’s a thriving community of music enthusiasts shaping a unique and memorable experience together.

CHIOKE

‘Although I was born in Hollywood, I grew up throughout Southern California, with a strong preference for the Inland Empire. As far as I can remember, until this moment right here, right now, I have always been an artist. Rather than making a decision to become, it was more like allowing myself to simply be me. Expressing myself through singing, writing, bringing characters, worlds, and vision to life has always inspired, challenged, and satisfied me. Life is a journey of magic and more dreams are becoming a reality every step of the way.’—CD

Singer Chioke was captured by Jeff Langlois for 360 MAGAZINE.

Chioke Dmachi photographed by Jeff Langlois for 360 Magazine.

MADISON BEER – MAKE YOU MINE

Madison Beer’s “Make You Mine” the single notches a Top 10 placement on the Billboard TikTok Top 50 Chart at #10, and seeks to continue to rise as its popularity on the social and streaming airwaves continues to build.

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In just its second week on the chart, “Make You Mine” earns its #10 slot on Billboard’s TikTok chart thanks in large part to its current #5 slot on TikTok’s Viral 50 Music Chart, which tracks the most popular songs being used for creations and engagement on the service.

Per the platform, over 350,000 posts currently boast “Make You Mine” as an audio backdrop, and as The Spinnin Tour continues its 52-date trek, the song’s influence stands to strengthen even further.

The Spinnin Tour, which just wrapped the European leg , begins its North American segment later this month, when the singer takes the stage in Minneapolis, MN on April 24. Through mid-June, Beer will grace stages across the continent, including Los Angeles, New York, Denver, Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Toronto. Tour dates and ticket information are available HERE.

Madison Beer’s sophomore album, Silence Between Songs, is available now and was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for ‘Best Immersive Album’ at this year’s awards.

Stream it HERE.

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1 RETURNS TO SHOPS WITH A FIFTH PRINTING

The groundbreaking debut issue of Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN is back with another printing on May 1.

Plus, check out an advance preview of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #3, on sale tomorrow!

This year kicked off with the launch of Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, a series that’s destined to go down in Marvel Comics history! With its bold reimagining of classic Spider-Man motifs, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN has hooked passionate longtime Spidey fans as well as all-new comic readers. Only two issues deep, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN continues to fly off shelves, and there’ll be yet another chance for webheads to jump on board when the debut issue returns to shops on May 1 with a highly demanded FIFTH PRINTING!

Set in an riveting new universe forged by the Maker as a world without super heroes, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN introduced an older Peter Parker who never got bit by that fateful radioactive spider. Instead of web-slinging through the skies as Spider-Man, he married longtime sweetheart Mary Jane Watson, and when he’s not chasing stories for the Daily Bugle, he’s a devoted father to their two precocious kids. But who’s to say he can’t have both?

After realizing the dark truth behind their existence, Tony Stark embarked on a mission to set things right—starting with giving Peter an opportunity to become the hero he was born to be! Now he’s learning the great power and greater responsibility of being Spider-Man with a loving family supporting him every step of the way—including a very much alive Uncle Ben! This sensational saga is just getting started and in the months ahead, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN will continue to surprise and delight with the mystery of Green Goblin, the first appearance of Ultimate Gwen Stacy, new takes on Spider-Man’s unparalleled rogues gallery, and much, much more!

“On behalf of Jonathan, Marco, Matt and all of us here at Marvel, I want to give a big thanks to all the readers and retailers who have responded SO enthusiastically to this series!” Editor Wil Moss said.

Check out the new Fifth Printing variant of Checchetto’s now iconic ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1 cover along with a sneak peek at tomorrow’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #3 and grab them both at digitally or at your local comic shop! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

GRM DAILY 15TH ANNI

Last night, artists, entrepreneurs, and key industry figures came together to kickstart the GRM Daily 15th Anniversary celebrations for 2024.

Collaborating with Armand De Brignac Champagne, GRM Daily hosted their 15th Birthday Party at the renowned Apollo’s Muse private members club in Mayfair. The illustrious event was attended by a number of GRM’s extended family of influential artists and industry friends including Jammer BBK, Tion Wayne, Ms Banks, Blade brown, Zeze Millz, Eddie Abbew, Skrapz and Mercston.

The 15th Birthday party brought the best in opulence to Mayfair creating an ambience befitting of the celebration and marking the start of a series of events set to celebrate GRM Daily’s 15th anniversary year.

The event was curated by GRM Daily CEO and founder, Post, whose instrumental role in building the now thriving British music landscape through the rise of the award-winning platform was celebrated.

GRM Daily have been an unparalleled influence over the last 15 years across both mainstream and underground culture in the UK and beyond. A place where the very best of UK music is whole heartedly celebrated and elevated; through their innovative content and commitment to culture, GRM Daily has become the global epicentre of everything UK Rap. Renowned as a launchpad for emerging artists and a home from home for the country’s biggest stars; as Stormzy puts it, GRM Daily is the ‘holy grail of Black British music’. With over 10 billion YouTube views, nearly 7 million subscribers and a social reach of over 6 million, GRM is now one of the most-watched music channels in the world.

Celebrating black excellence in the UK, GRM Daily also host the GRM Gala. The annual GRM Gala has become a fixture on the fashion calendar featuring an illustrious red carpet that brings the biggest names and cultural figures together from the worlds of music, sport and entertainment including the likes of Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Stormzy, Dave, Maya Jama, Jourdan Dunn, Mo Gilligan, Daniel Kaluuya, Little Smiz, Central Cee, Ashley Waters, Munya Chawawa, AJ Tracey, Krept & Konan, Kojey Radical, Amelia Dimodenburg, George The Poet, Akala, and Kano to name just a few.

Since its inception, GRM Daily has documented the evolution of UK Rap and given a leg-up to the biggest names whose watershed moments on the platform became the very foundations that the rest of the industry have built upon. Continuing the legacy, 2024 sees GRM maintain its tireless championing of British music and delivery of game-changing content. From the evolution of stable content series like ‘Daily Duppy’ and ‘GRM Radio’, the platform has also recently launched two brand-new content series ‘The F*ckin Eddie Abbew show’ and ‘Thoughts in a Culli’. Hosted by GRM CEO Post, ‘Thoughts in a Culli’ offers fans an intimate glimpse into the world of some of the UK’s most iconic artists all while cruising in an iconic Rolls Royce. You can view ‘Thoughts in a Culli’ here

LuisaViaRoma HQ

LuisaViaRoma opens its new Milan headquarters in a unique location in the heart of Milan, fusing tradition and innovative aesthetics, reflecting LuisaViaRoma’s distinct style. The elegant palazzo in Via Spadari 2 houses the new LuisaViaRoma HQ that will include not only offices but also versatile showrooms and an exclusive suite dedicated to top clients.

The choice of Milan as the destination of this new space underlines LuisaViaRoma’s strategy to expand, since it now extends to the multi-functional space of approximately 500 square meters, which embody the aesthetics of the prestigious luxury fashion e-tailer. The flagship store in Florence, founded in 1929 by the Panconesi family, continues to be a symbol of innovation and creativity— values that are also reflected in the décor of the new Milanese offices.

The natural iron and brass display structures in the showrooms contrast with wall-mounted works of art by renowned artists, including Concetto Pozzati, Michael Staniak, and Andrea Galvani from the SECCI Gallery collection. The natural illumination highlights both the clothing on display and the furnishings creating the perfect harmony between fashion and design, thanks to pieces by Mario Bellini, Cassina, Verner Panton, as well as complementing pieces by Polspotten and Kartell.

The focal point of the entire space is the suite dedicated to top clients, which was conceived as an exclusive place to showcase luxury garments and accessories. This dynamic space includes a fitting room and a Glam Station, and was designed to facilitate interaction with the press, talent and top clients.

About LUISAVIAROMA

LuisaViaRoma is one of the leading online luxury fashion retailers in the world. Founded in 1929 by the Panconesi family with the opening of a small hat boutique in Via Roma in Florence, today the flagship store still stands as a symbol of commitment to artistic thought and experimentation.

In the early 2000s, LuisaViaRoma took a pioneering step by launching LUISAVIAROMA.COM, an online destination that revolutionized the way luxury fashion is accessed and experienced online, offering a unique combination of an online fashion platform with an avant-garde brick-and-mortar concept store.

LuisaViaRoma offers a curated selection of clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, as well as beauty and home items, featuring collections from over 500 esteemed international luxury brands, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Moncler, Valentino and more.

Beyond its commitment to high-end fashion, LuisaViaRoma is also dedicated to sustainability. In 2019, they introduced LVRSustainable, a section devoted to conscious fashion items and brands. This initiative allows consumers to make environmentally responsible choices while enjoying the world of luxury fashion.

LuisaViaRoma further demonstrates its dedication to social and environmental causes by collaborating with non-profit entities, organizations, and like-minded brands.

Photo: Elisa Galluzzo