Bastille are reaching new sonic heights with their with the release of their stunning track “Distorted Light Beam.” The sure-to-be anthem also serves as the title track for the band’s upcoming album, one that is now on my most anticipated list.
A soundtrack to the future that needs to be heard to be believed, Bastille frontman Dan Smith says:
“For us, ‘Distorted Light Beam’ soundtracks dancing through some twisted, euphoric, futuristic club space. It’s a song about limitless possibilities—which isn’t something any of us actually have in real life right now, so it’s been fun to explore that idea while experimenting with new sounds in our music.”
Of course, “Distorted Light Beam” isn’t the first time the band has stepped into experiential territory with their sound. The release of Doom Days in 2019 concluded a trilogy of sound experimentation as Bastille tested the limits of what they could be.
With one era of Bastille over, a new era begins. Check out the trippy new music video for “Distorted Light Beam” below and make sure to let us know what you think!
If you’ve ever wondered what song would help you escape from Vecna, Spotify‘s got you covered.
The streaming app has partnered with Netflix on their new Upside Down playlist, which taps into a user’s Spotify history to formulate a list of 50 songs that would help you break free from Season 4 villain Vecna’s trance.
How to Find Your Vecna Song on Spotify:
The playlist can be accessed by clicking the link in Netflix’s tweet or by simply searching for “Upside Down Playlist” on Spotify.
According to the Stranger Things twitter account, the top song on your playlist is your “savior song.”
See what some fans’ Vecna songs are below:
***SPOILERS BELOW!***
The creation of Spotify’s new playlist follows the Season 4, Vol. 1 episode “Dear Billy.” In the harrowing episode, Nancy and Robin discover that music just might be the only thing that can save people from Vecna’s psychic wrath.
This leads to Dustin, Lucas and Steve playing Kate Bush’s 1985 hit “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)” via Max’s cassette player when she’s captured by the monstrous villain. Since it’s her favorite song, it snaps her back to reality and allows her to escape the Upside Down and break free from Vecna just before he’s about to strike his killing blow.
Ever since the episode aired, fans have been speculating as to what song would save them from Vecna.
Stranger Things actor Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers on the show, hilariously tweeted, “If I ever get cursed by Vecna just play WAP on my AirPods and I’ll be out of that trance in no time.”
Thanks to its appearance in the show, “Running Up That Hill” has seen a huge resurgence on the charts. With over 465 million streams on Spotify, strong sales and plays on the radio, the song recently reached No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart and peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
Stranger Things Season 4, Vol. 1 is streaming now on Netflix. Vol. 2 releases Friday (July 1).
Stray Kids kicked off their sold-out 2nd World Tour Maniac arena tour with back-to-back shows this week.
On Tuesday (June 28) and Wednesday (June 29), the K-pop group held two respective sold-out concerts at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Members Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N performed their hits including “MANIAC,” “Red Lights,” “Back Door” and “God’s Menu.”
Fans couldn’t get enough of their electrifying dance moves paired with awe-inspiring visuals, such as the group’s larger-than-life video panel. Each night, fan chants erupted throughout the entire arena.
A standout moment took place when the group covered Westlife’s “My Love,” while another memorable moment happened when they split into two groups to perform songs of their choice live on the spot.
See photos from the shows, below:
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See some of the best fan reactions to the concerts, below:
Be sure to catch Stray Kids on tour in July in the U.S. Check out their upcoming tour dates, below.
STRAY KIDS 2ND WORLD TOUR MANIAC TOUR DATES:
Fri Jul 01 – Chicago, IL – United Center Sun Jul 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Wed Jul 06 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena Sat Jul 09 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum Sun Jul 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum Tue Jul 12 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena Thu Jul 14 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena Fri Jul 15 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena Tue Jul 19 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center in Anaheim Wed Jul 20 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center in Anaheim
Beyonce isn’t horsing around when it comes to her new album, Renaissance.
Taking to Instagram on June 30, the “Single Ladies” songstress unveiled the whimsical cover art for what’s certainly one of the most highly anticipated albums of all time, and penned a tribute to the events that led to its creation.
Set against a completely black backdrop, the Renaissance cover features a mostly bare Bey with long blonde hair, saddled on a glowing silver horse. She’s positioned so that the top half of her body faces forward as she stares down the camera. Many were even quick to point out that she possibly hinted at the album’s cover during a photo shoot she did for British Vogue.
To caption the striking post, she gave more details about the making of the July 29-slated album than she has to date. The caption reads:
“Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving.”
“My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration.”
She then concluded the message to fans by saying that he hopes they “find joy in this music” and that she hopes it “inspires you to release the wiggle” as well as “feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are.”
Renaissance is Beyonce’s first proper studio album since the release of her 2016 album, Lemonade. As of reporting, only one song has been released from the project, the infectious “Break My Soul.”