ODESZA is back with new music for the first time in almost four years.
The duo has released a track called “The Last Goodbye,” featuring soul and blues singer Bettye LaVette. The song is a reworking of LaVette’s 1965 song, “Let Me Down Easy.”
“This song was born out of the concept of trying to bring these lasting, defining musical pieces like the 1965 release of ‘Let Me Down Easy’ by Bettye LaVette into a modern and contemporary electronic setting,” ODESZA says. “The idea of bringing two worlds together, that at first seem distant, has always been something we’ve been drawn to.”
You can download “The Last Goodbye” now via digital outlets.
ODESZA’s most recent album is 2017’s A Moment Apart, which features the single “Line of Sight.”
The country superstar recently wrapped up the first leg of his Blessed & Free Tour, and describes it as his “favorite” tour thus far — and he has the pictures to prove it.
On Instagram, Kane shared a gallery of photos enjoying life on the road, including he and wife Katelynsharing a kiss backstage, Kane performing on stage in front of crowds of arena-sized crowds, and special moments like signing autographs for fans and when Thomas Rhett surprising him in the middle of the show.
“I’ve been on a lot of tours, and this has by far been my favorite,” Kane describes. “Plus the wifey got to see the last show!!”
The Blessed & Free Tour launched in fall 2021 and recently wrapped with a show in Las Vegas. Kane is set to revive the tour with a handful of dates this spring, beginning with his debut stadium show in his hometown of Chattanooga, TN at Finley Stadium on May 7.
Elvie Shane is exploring “County Roads” in his new single.
The singer has unveiled the follow up single to his #1 hit, “My Boy,” is the rock-infused country song that’s inspired by his youth growing up in Caneyville, KY filled with “young love,” “good music” and “cheap gasoline.”
“Here’s to the wild and restless souls/Who got their street smarts running down them/County roads,” Elvie chants in the chorus.
“The story in ‘County Roads’ is the American graffiti that painted my coming of age years,” Elvie describes in a statement. “Knowing where you came from is important to understand where you are and where you could go. All the full-throttle mistakes made, lessons learned, and good times had are equally important. The choice for next single was a no-brainer after showing my better sides with ‘My Boy.’”
“County Roads” is featured on Elvie’s debut 2021 album, Backslider, the same year “My Boy” became his first #1 single.
The hit singer is about to head out on his headlining My Kinda Trouble Tour that kicks off February 17 in Chattanooga, TN.
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Florida Georgia Line is going on hiatus.
Following speculation that the duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley was breaking up after Tyler temporarily unfollowed his band mate on social media in the midst of the 2020 election and canceling their 2021 tour over COVID-19 concerns, FGL is setting the record straight.
“I think ‘taking a break’ is the proper term, as opposed to breaking up,” Tyler tells People. Brian, who has moved back to his home state of Florida, insists that they’re not parting ways, but rather focusing on their personal passions. The Ormond Beach native recently released his debut solo album, Sunshine State of Mind, and will be embarking on the headlining Made by the Water Tour this spring and summer.
“We’re taking a break from recording our music,” Brian says. “We’re being artists. We love creating. And so a couple years back, we started writing without each other and trying different writers, and now we’re both doing that with our music.”
FGL currently has a handful of shows scheduled on the calendar this year, which Tyler refers to as a chance to “celebrate” their legacy and fans.” He says that he and Brian will “then support each other on the next chapter of our musical and creative journey, which is going to be individually for a while,” adding, “So we’re excited.”
On Sunday, the duo reunited for the opening of their new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong, which is on display until January 1, 2023.
Carlos Santana‘s reunion single with “Smooth” collaborator Rob Thomas, “Move,” was released back in August of 2021, but now the song has made it into the top 10 on the Adult Contemporary airplay chart. The Matchbox Twenty frontman says he’s happy about the success of the single — which also features American Authors — simply because he would’ve hated to see something he likes so much get ignored.
“At some point you get old enough where…you don’t live and die by things doing well,” he tells ABC Audio. “But obviously, when you write music, you want to know that people are getting to hear it.”
He adds, “That’s the worst thing ever…when you put out something and them for some reason or another, signals get crossed, it just doesn’t quite land and you realize that it just means that a lot of people don’t get to hear something you worked really hard on.”
Thomas goes on to say that in that respect, the success of “Move” is “kind of amazing.”
He explains, “It’s great that something that Carlos and I really love and care about and…all the American Authors guys, we did something that meant a lot to us, and it can mean something to somebody else.”
“Move” is on Santana‘s album Blessings and Miracles. Rob plans to put out new music with Matchbox Twenty ahead of their upcoming tour, and he also has a solo album ready to go at some future date.
Spoon has released a new song called “My Babe,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Lucifer on the Sofa.
The tune, which is available now for digital download, is accompanied by a live performance video filmed during Spoon’s concert in Los Angeles last fall. You can watch that streaming now on YouTube.
“My Babe” is the third song to be released from Lucifer on the Sofa, following lead single “The Hardest Cut” and “Wild.” The whole album arrives this Friday, February 11.
Spoon will launch a U.S. tour in support of Lucifer on the Sofa in April. Tonight, they’re playing a one-off show in Santa Ana, California.
The family of Cliff Burton has announced a livestream celebrating what would’ve been the late Metallica bassist’s 60th birthday.
The virtual event will premiere on this Thursday, February 10, at 7 p.m. PT on host Nicholas Gomez‘s YouTube channel. Among the guests taking part are Anthrax‘s Charlie Benante, Faith No More‘s Mike Bordin and Slayer‘s Gary Holt.
Benante has also designed two t-shirts celebrating the occasion, which are available for pre-order now.
Burton was born February 10, 1962. He played on Metallica’s first three albums — 1983’s Kill ‘Em All, 1984’s Ride the Lightning and 1986’s Master of Puppets — before he was tragically killed in a bus accident at age 24.
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Conor McGregor has nothing but love for Justin Bieber and, in a sweet post on Monday, the Irish MMA fighter let fans know what happens when the two randomly cross paths.
“I bumped into @justinbieber again today. In the Bahamas! I always randomly see Justin out of nowhere and just chop it up, I love this kid,” McGregor raved on Instagram and shared a collage of photos of the two shooting the breeze after a game of tennis. “Two goats on a cliff sideways, just chopping it up, what’s happenin JB my brotha.”
The UFC champion went on to suggest that he believes these random run-ins aren’t coincidental, but fate. “I put it up to the sky this keeps happening, it’s something from above that keeps doing this,” he wrote. “God bless you my brother, great to see you always. Some serve today.”
Justin and Conor are longtime friends — and, prior to that, the “Peaches” singer was a big fan of the fighter. In September, the Irish athlete made it clear how overjoyed he was to present Justin with the prestigious Artist of the Year Award at the MTV VMAs.
Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat and Lil Baby have been added to the star-studded pre-Super Bowl entertainment this week in Los Angeles.
They all will perform at Michael Rubin‘s Fanatics party on Saturday, Page Six reports. Kevin Hart, Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson and Alex Rodriguez are among the stars expected to attend.
Meanwhile, after the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime to advance to the Super Bowl, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said he always listens to Kid Cudi‘s music to get him pumped before each game. Cudi asked for his jersey from the game, and Burrow happily sent it to the “Erase Me” rapper, who will attend the Super Bowl as the Bengals play the Los Angeles Rams.
“Rockin’ this b**** to the game and then framing it. I am so geeked right now,” Cudi tweeted, along with a photo of the jersey.
As previously reported, many more stars will be featured in Super Bowl events:
–Bounce TV will present the 23rd annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. CeCe Winans, Chloe, Regina Belle, CeeLo Green and LeCrae will be among the performers. Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks will also appear.
–The Poppy nightclub in Hollywood will be jammin’ all weekend with appearance by Wiz Khalifa, Swae Lee, Roddy Ricch, French Montana and T-Pain.
—Usher will sing at the Chairman’s Party on Saturday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, site of the Super Bowl.
—Gunna will hit the stage at the DirecTV/Maxim party on Friday at City Market LA.
–The same night, Lil Wayne headlines Shaquille O’Neal’s “Shaq’s Fun House” party at the Shrine Auditorium.
—Drake will perform at the “Homecoming” party on Saturday at the Pacific Design Center.
Lil Uzi Vert has reportedly accepted a plea bargain with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office after being charged with assault in an incident involving his ex-girlfriend and rapper SAINt JHN.
TMZ reports that the Philly MC was sentenced to three years of probation, one year in treatment for mental health and substance abuse, 52 weeks in domestic violence counseling, restitution, and 10 years under a criminal protective order. In July 2021, Uzi was charged with three felonies — assault with a firearm, criminal threats and domestic violence — in addition to a misdemeanor charge for carrying a loaded weapon.
His former girlfriend, Brittany Byrd, filed a police report alleging that the “Futsal Shuffle 2020” rapper struck her and threatened her with a gun while she was at the Dialog Cafe in West Hollywood for a business meeting with SAINt JHN. She claims that Uzi jumped out of his Escalade and threw a punch that missed JHN, as his gun fell on the ground. Byrd added that Vert allegedly pushed the gun against her stomach and hit her.
