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  • “One Million”, The Latest Single from Rocket

    “One Million”, The Latest Single from Rocket

    Today marks Rockets’ newest single, “One Million, the band’s first release since signing to Transgressive Records in February. The group hails from Los Angeles, California, and includes Alithea Tuttle (Vocals & Bass), Baron Rinzler (Guitar), Cooper Ladomade (Drums), and Desi Scaglione (Guitar). “One Million” is loud and in your face, displaying plenty of ’90s influences and their signature shoegaze spin.

    The band speaks to the singles’ intention on Sterogum, saying that “’One Million’ is about wanting someone to meet you halfway but not knowing if they ever will,” the group explains. “It’s the feeling of doing everything you can, going above and beyond for someone, knowing that you would wait a million years for them just to notice how important they are to you. It’s the hoping that maybe you are as important to them as well. It’s learning to be okay with the fact that you might always love them more.”

    Alongside the release, Rocket announced their newest tour in the US, which is expected to begin this fall. The group also plans to tour the UK this summer, opening for both the Smashing Pumpkins and Mannequin Pussy. I had the opportunity to see them in Boulder last month and would highly recommend checking out their sound.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DJoxBYHxupm/?hl=en&img_index=1 (Tour Dates)

  • Erykah Badu and the Alcehmist: 15 Years in the Making

    Erykah Badu and the Alcehmist: 15 Years in the Making

    Erykah Badu speaks out on Billboard about her newest album, set to be released after a long interlude of almost 15 years.

    Produced by the N.Y.-based beatmaker The Alchemist, the album will undoubtedly be interesting; one can expect a meshing between The Alchemist’s grimy “boom-bap style” and Badu’s ethereal roots in “Neo-soul.” In the Billboard’s article, Badu describes the build-up to the album, stating that” she can’t wait until [it’s] done.” Fans are in agreement, flocking to the artist’s Instagram page to view her album teaser -groupies lay in wait. With no official release date for Badu’s new album, her upcoming Rapsody project, “Please Don’t Cry,” will hopefully placate fans -and, according to Hotnewhiphop, is planning to be released on May 17th.

    -Mac Hebebrand

    Photo by: Tony Krash