Is Solange Using BlackPlanet to Tease Her New Album?
In October 2018, Solange announced her new album, which was due sometime last year. Delaying an album release isn’t uncharacteristic for Solange, who needed a few extensions before dropping A Seat at the Table—a record now lauded as one of the most vital albums of its time. At the conclusion of 2018, with still no ... <a title="Is Solange Using BlackPlanet to Tease Her New Album?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/is-solange-using-blackplanet-to-tease-her-new-album/" aria-label="Read more about Is Solange Using BlackPlanet to Tease Her New Album?">Read more</a>
Blood Orange Drops Two New Tracks for Black History Month
Dev Hynes has returned to his famous moniker Blood Orange to drop two new tracks in honor of Black History Month. According to his Instagram post which subtly announced the two new tracks, neither song will make it onto his forthcoming album. Check out “Christopher & 6th” and “June 12th” below. The two tracks, collated ... <a title="Blood Orange Drops Two New Tracks for Black History Month" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/blood-orange-drops-two-new-tracks-for-black-history-month/" aria-label="Read more about Blood Orange Drops Two New Tracks for Black History Month">Read more</a>
SZA Shares New Solange-Directed Video for “The Weekend”
It’s been an eventful year for SZA, to say the least. From dropping the critically acclaimed CTRL, to being the most nominated female for this year’s Grammy Awards, SZA has made quite the debut. If anyone had doubts that TDE’s young signee would deliver, they definitely know better now. To round out what has likely been the craziest ... <a title="SZA Shares New Solange-Directed Video for “The Weekend”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/sza-shares-new-solange-directed-video-for-the-weekend/" aria-label="Read more about SZA Shares New Solange-Directed Video for “The Weekend”">Read more</a>
Rostam Covers Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone”
Last year, artist/producer Rostam Batmanglij announced his amicable departure from Vampire Weekend. That same year, he released a collaborative album with Walkmen’s Hamilton Leithauser, titled I Had a Dream That You Were Mine. Since announcing that he would no longer be a part of the once famous, Ezra Koenig led indie rock outfit, Rostam has been busy building ... <a title="Rostam Covers Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/rostam-covers-bob-dylans-like-a-rolling-stone/" aria-label="Read more about Rostam Covers Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone”">Read more</a>
Kelela Shares New Song from Forthcoming Album
On last night’s episode of the HBO original series Insecure, the alternative R&B singer Kelela debuted the second single from her forthcoming album, Take Me Apart (due Oct. 6). The new single, titled “Frontline“, is far less upbeat than its preceding track “LMK“, but is no less innovative and addicting to the ear. Check out the hazy, futuristic ballad below. ... <a title="Kelela Shares New Song from Forthcoming Album" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/kelela-shares-new-song-from-forthcoming-album/" aria-label="Read more about Kelela Shares New Song from Forthcoming Album">Read more</a>
Sampha Delivers on First Full Length Album ‘Process’
For those of you who’ve heard of Sampha, it’s likely because of his collaborative work with SBTRKT, Solange, Kanye West, Drake, Jessie Ware, and others. And he’s been a true blessing to all of those musicians listed, just listen to “Don’t Touch My Hair” by Solange, or the deeply complex “Saint Pablo” by Kanye West. Sampha is ... <a title="Sampha Delivers on First Full Length Album ‘Process’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/sampha-delivers-on-first-full-length-album-process/" aria-label="Read more about Sampha Delivers on First Full Length Album ‘Process’">Read more</a>