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Mike Posner Shares Surprise EP “The Truth” with Fans

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In a private email to fans (and we are definitely a fan), Mike Posner shared a surprise 4-track EP, titled The Truth. The project, which features a few tracks from his forthcoming and much anticipated sophomore release, contains ‘I Took a Pill in Ibiza’, ‘Buried in Detroit’, ‘Not That Simple’ and ‘Be As You Are’. Mike added:

“PS. I want to be very clear: THESE ARE FOUR SONGS SELECTED FROM THE UPCOMING ALBUM. When I put the album out, I don’t want to hear “we’ve already heard all these soooooongs” #whinyvoice hahahahaha.  love you.”

Since this release was intended for fans only, do yourself a favor and officially subscribe to his email list at MikePosner.com, so you find out about new music from the source himself!

Stream The Truth EP below.

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Jack White Talks White Stripes Reunion Chances and if Touring is “Worth It”

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Courtesy of Rolling Stone

In a members only Q&A for the Third Man Records‘ Vault this past weekend, Jack White talked a number of topics that might be worrisome for fans. Despite recently finishing a huge world tour, in promotion of his latest LP Lazaretto, White contemplated if it was all worth it.

“I’d say half the show I play, I’d rather not play, festivals for example. But I have to make the best of it and try to get inspired.”

White also added, “only seated theaters for acoustic shows for the rest of my days.” The other half of The White Strips, Meg White, was also discussed in the Q&A. “(Meg) doesn’t answer her phone… That time is gone.” Then, when asked about the chances of a reunion if they are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, White replied, “Doubt it, and doubt it.”

Kind of a depressing fans only Q&A, but hopefully it is just a funk and fans will hear a lot more of Jack White in the future(assuming they put their cell phones away at his concerts).

Songs of the Week ft. Mike Posner, The Chainsmokers and More!

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Songs of the Week

These are the highlights of this past week in music! Hopefully you can bump these tracks on your way to work to brighten up your Monday mornings, and to stay up-to-date on today’s music.

This week we have a new collaboration by Lil Boosie and the Coles (J. and Keyshia), a moving political track from Mike Posner, a Meek Mill and Travis Scott record dedicated to the late rappers Chinx and Lil Snupe, and an upbeat dance track from The Chainsmokers.

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Big Sean Performs at The Rave with Casey Veggies and King Louie

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Photo by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration
Photo by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration

Last night G.O.O.D. Music’s Big Sean brought his 2015 tour to The Rave in Milwaukee, WI. Performing a number of tracks off his latest Dark Sky Paradise album (check out our review here) as well as a catalog of his best hits and verses, Big Sean instantly got the crowd hyped as he opened to his extended version of his ‘Paradise’ record.

“Was up in Florida, no Marlins, n*gga. I’m that Shawn, no Marlon, n*gga.”

And with an energetic opening performance from ‘Backflip’ rapper Casey Veggies, who will see the release of his debut album later this year, and a surprise performance by Chicago’s King Louie (and even an appearance by 1/2 of the production duo, Da Internz), Milwaukee fans definitely got their money’s worth last night.

Check out our photos below, as we sent our photographer Dan Garcia to capture some of the night’s best moments.

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Lana Del Rey’s “Honeymoon” Album is Coming in September

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Photo by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration
Photo by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration

During her Ridgefield, WA date on her Endless Summer Tour last night, Lana Del Rey told fans that her forthcoming album, titled Honeymoon, would release in September this year. Originally announced in her interview with Billboard, Lana had written nine songs for Honeymoon as of last January. “I’m looking for a few more songs to tie everything together,” Lana told Billboard.

Be sure to check Lana Del Rey on her current Endless Summer Tour (with Grimes and Courtney Love), and in case you can’t make it, Lana also hinted to fans on Friday night that she would tour in 2016 for Honeymoon.

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Mike Posner Sings About Police Brutality In “The Voice Of The Unheard”

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Photo by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration
Photo by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration

Earlier today, singer/producer Mike Posner shared what he, as a while male, has learned about being black in America. Growing up in Detroit, making hip-hop music, being close friends with Big Sean, Mike came to the conclusion that despite his background he has “no idea what it’s like to be black in America.” Because of this background, which differs a lot from the African-American artists making songs about race relations and police brutality in America, Mike’s new record ‘The Voice Of The Unheard’, provides a unique perspective of America in 2015.

“Last they night they killed a man and then they hid behind their laws. I noticed that my skin was the wrong color for my cause,” Posner sings in his power new track. Speaking on behalf of those with no voice, Posner’s new folk-inspired sound continues to be more personal than his music to date.

Listen to ‘The Voice Of The Unheard’ below.

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Check Out the Red Band Trailer for “DOPE”, Starring A$AP Rocky and Vince Staples

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Vince Staples
Photo by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration

If we told you Pharrell Williams, Vince Staples and A$AP Rocky were collaborating, you would probably assume it’s a new song or album. Wrong. “DOPE” isn’t just a word to describe these three artists but it’s also a new movie that the rappers all play a big part in. Executively produced by Pharrell, “DOPE” comes out June 19th on Open Road Films and stars Shameik Moore as Malcolm, with some supporting performances by Rocky and Vince.

A Sundance Film Festival favorite, DOPE centers around a high school kid who is juggling college applications, academic interviews, and college prep tests when getting involved with the wrong person (played by A$AP) gets him into a wild drug-dealing adventure. Beyond its rappers, this cast is stacked all around, and you definitely won’t want to miss out next month.

Watch the trailer for “DOPE” below.

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Premiere: Listen to Bloque’s New Track “Chains” ft. Kondey

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Bloque - Chains

Earlier this month we premiered Bloque’s record ‘Purple‘, and today we have another premiere from the U.K. artist/producer. This track is titled ‘Chains’ and features Kondey, the newest member of Bloque’s ISFTW team (“I Say Fuck The World”). Like ‘Purple’, the new track is another great example of why U.K. rappers are starting to make a lot of noise in the U.S. and worldwide, and an example of why Bloque is getting some huge co-signs (The Game, Birdman).

‘Chains’, which officially releases tomorrow, at first catches your ears by its production alone. The wavy instrumental (produced by ISFTW’s LB) however is not the highlight of the record. Bloque through his verses, and Kondey on the hook, do their part to match the quality (and then some) of LB’s beat. “This song wasn’t meant for me, I kinda stole it,” Bloque tells us. “LB sent me the track with a verse and hook from Kondey for me to put a verse on it, but as soon as I heard it I wanted it to myself! I didn’t know what I was gonna do with it, but I knew it was gonna be some heat.”

“Chain represent “I did it”, tell me that you love me if you with it.” – Bloque (‘Chains’)

The highlight of the track comes in Bloque’s second verse, which speaks to the whole team of ‘Chains’. “Right now I’ve got a bit of a chain fetish so the song just ended up coming to me. To me chains are like a trophy, rather then use them to stunt on niggas I use mine to show me how far I’ve come, from gang banging once upon a time to making music full time.” If Bloque keeps this momentum, and keeps releasing records like ‘Chains’ and ‘Purple’, then you better bet on the trophies around his neck getting much bigger and much heavier in the near future!

Listen to Bloque’s new track ‘Chains’ below.

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New Music: The Chainsmokers ft. BullySongs – “Good Intentions”

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The Chainsmokers
Photo by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration

Earlier this month we had great and wild time at the Revelry Music and Arts Festival as The Chainsmokers rocked the University of Wisconsin crowd (check out our photos here). Less than a month later, we have an energetic and retro-influence new track from the electronic duo. The record is titled ‘Good Intentions’ and features songwriter/producer BullySongs. Also be sure to buy it now on iTunes (or check it out here on Spotify)!

Speaking on the record, The Chainsmokers described ‘Good Intentions’ as a track dedicated to all the “people who set out with the best intentions but end up with with the short end of the stick. The wonderful BullySongs from the UK wrote the topline explained to us that this song is all about those times that say to your lady or moms, ‘I am just running to the store, I’ll be back in an hour, and end up back at 5 AM…’ and that idea really resonated with us as trouble makers with hearts of gold.”

Listen to ‘Good Intentions’ and watch our Revelry Festival recap below!

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Kanye West Makes Record Donation to Chicago Community Organization, Donda’s House

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Photo by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration
Photo by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration

Recently stricken by city budget constraints, the Chicago community organization Donda’s House has received a record donation from its co-founder, Kanye West. Donating a portion of his proceeds from his recent Louis Vuitton Foundation concert series, Kanye gave over $133,000 to the organization named after his late mother. This marks the highest donation since Donda’s House‘s inception. Speaking on the donation, Donnie Smith (Executive Director of Donda’s House) told press, “Kanye’s generosity is greatly appreciated and will improve our capacity with new staff as we deliver the high-quality arts programming that our participants deserve.”

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