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IU's "LILAC" Guards No. 1 Spot; Soompi's K-Pop Music Chart 2021, April Week 4 | Soompi
Debuting at No. 9 is "water color" by MAMAMOO's Wheein. It is the title song of her first solo mini album "Redd." It is a song with trendy beats based on new jack swing. It gives off the feeling of a painting that is painted energetically with a brush using vibrant colors.
Soompi Music Chart takes into account rankings by various major music charts in Korea as well as the hottest trending artists on Soompi, making it a unique chart that reflects what's going on in K-pop not only in Korea but around the world. Our chart is composed of the following sources:
Gaon Singles + Albums – 30%
Hanteo Singles + Albums – 20%
Billboard Korea – 20%
Soompi Airplay – 15%
YouTube K-pop Songs + Music Videos – 15%
STAYC Breaks Down STAYDOM and Discusses Pop Culture Influences
There's an unequivocal connection between the expansion of pop culture and K-Pop, which is progressively gaining the respect of an international audience. Through South Korean artists, we've even witnessed a new generation of fandoms that tediously work to spread the word about their favorite artists, especially when the work they put into their music, choreography, and immersive content feels indisputable.
While the concept of individuality can put an artist in a competitive nature, K-Pop talent itself is geared towards a more respectful level of influence that can seek to build up, without tearing down. These artists (or idols) can be rookies groups or veteran artists, but one thing they have in common is their drive to share art ― and the six-member girl group STAYC openly acknowledges that pursuit, with an added goal of “dominating pop culture.”
A mission so bold demands putting in the work and seeing as how the group's debut single "So Bad" managed to crack the top 80 on Billboard's K-Pop Hot 100, and number 21 on the World Digital Song Sales Chart, they were off to a promising start. The music video for the group's first single has currently garnered a combined 22 million views on YouTube, and with that achievement comes the anticipation of sharing that next wave of art.
The group's new lead track primarily relishes in a lighthearted, bubblegum-esque, pop bliss with attitude (titled "ASAP") that hits a perfect note for spring ― confidently putting their best foot forward for this sophomore outing. In addition to the new single and music video for "ASAP" the group is now debuting a more elaborate showing of artistry with STAYDOM , which contains an additional two new songs to introduce STAYC's fans to something a little more laid-back.
In "So What" the members of the group deliver their first summer-anthem potential, maintaining their trademark STAYC shout in a track that feels like a total dark horse. It contains moments of that glittery, over-the-top charm that pop music is often associated with, but also understands the need to take their foot off the gas and enjoy the drive through a relatively calmer version of STAYC.
Ahead of the release of STAYDOM , we spoke to STAYC about their new music, and the group also divulged details about inspirations, ideas, and artists that they themselves look up to.
What can you tell us about your new comeback single "ASAP?" Any hints about the sound or style you've created this time around?
Sieun : "ASAP" is a song in the teen fresh genre that combines the catchy lines of synth-bass and woodwind synth with a refreshing rhythm instrument. As an abbreviation of AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, it is a song that expresses the wish that the perfect ideal type in the heart appears as soon as possible.
Sieun : I think the biggest difference is the message we want to convey through the album. In the first album, STAR TO A YOUNG CULTURE , that is, who STAYC is and what kind of music we do, and at the same time, we showed a lot of charisma and energy on the stage. On the other hand, in this album, we want the public to feel FREEDOM through STAYC and you will be able to see our wacky, kitsch, playful and charming appearances on the stage.
April 2021 Editors Picks - The Miami Student
During quarantine, our editors started to contribute to a monthly playlist where they all put in their five favorite songs for the month. Below, all of the contributors posted their favorite song and an explanation of why they chose it.
Rowland is known to many as a part of the multi-platinum, world-renowned girl group Destiny's Child, but do not get it twisted. She has consistently delivered in her solo career and deserves her flowers. She has returned with an EP, "K," eight years after her last project. Although known for her R&B-pop hits, Rowland returns to experimenting with electronic dance music (EDM) where arguably, I believe she shines best. See "Commander" and "When Love Takes Over" for further proof. – David Kwiatkowski, Entertainment Editor
My first exposure to St. Vincent was in her "Masseduction" days, and since then I've only fallen more in love. "Pay Your Way In Pain" is the lead single off her upcoming album, "Daddy's Home," which promises to be a vibrant throwback to the '70s, in both sound and in aesthetic. It's a nice break from the oversaturated '80s nostalgia market. If you can watch her recent SNL performance and come away from it not thinking she's the coolest person ever, there's something wrong with you. – Sean Scott, Asst. Campus & Community Editor
The Cure is my favorite band. With 13 studio albums, they've crossed over into many different genres. They brought jangle-pop to their tenth album, "Wild Mood Swings," with the single "Mint Car." I didn't fully appreciate the song until recently, but it's slowly becoming one of my favorites. "Mint Car" is about being so in love and so happy you could "scream" or "burst." It has very bright and happy vibes, which is perfect for transitioning into the summer. It'd be a great addition to any "driving with the windows down" playlist. – Lexi Whitehead, Asst. Campus & Community Editor
Laura Les, one half of the groundbreaking hyperpop duo 100 gecs, dropped Haunted on streaming last month. Listening to this song feels like being in a scary old video game, with its glitchy production, reverberated screams, and spooky lyrics about fangs, bugs, "organ chords, and lightning." – Owen Berg, Design & Style Editor
I'm not the biggest fan of rap. Not because there's anything wrong with it, I'm more of an R&B type of girl. But when I do find myself listening to the genre, I'm drawn toward rap with strong R&B elements. For some reason, Jack Harlow's music is exactly what I've been looking for. Now listen, I am not a "What's Poppin" girl because that song is entirely played out. But songs like "WALK IN THE PARK" off his mixtape "Confetti" or his entire debut album "That's What They All Say" has a good mix of R&B and chill party rap that I've been looking for. Also, Jack Harlow is fine, but that's besides the point. - Briah Lumpkins, Managing Editor
This song is amazing. It was released in 1967, so it totally captures the "Summer of Love" vibe. Especially with summer starting to wink at us, and spring flexing its flowers, it's nice to listen to a light and sexy song from a different time. It has a changing tune that switches pace from verse to verse, lyrics that want to make you sing along with a gorgeous man who hasn't had a hair cut in months and melodic breaks that leave room for you to dance your heart (and hips) out. This is the type of song you'd hear pouring out of a volkswagon van going 45 mph as you pass it on some scenic american highway – and that's coming from someone who owns one of those beat up VW's. – Rebecca Wolff, Opinion Editor
Who doesn't love an alt-indie break up song with a hint of optimism? The lyrics definitely hit harder than most break up songs with Lucy Dacus admitting that she may still have feelings for someone, but she knows she deserves better. The song builds the entire time you're listening, leaving you wanting more. You would never guess it was seven minutes long . – Abby Bammerlin, Campus & Community Editor
The irony of writing about this song on 4/20 is painfully obvious… but I digress. Royal & the Serpent is actually just one woman, and she makes mostly indie pop music (my favorite). This song has the ultimate upbeat, creepy alt vibes, complete with scooped notes and dissonant chords. The chorus packs a punch with the repeated title line, "I can't get high," and the theme of lost love and unhealthy coping mechanisms hits home a little more in this time of COVID-19 isolation. – Maggie Peña, Multimedia Editor
Taylor Swift's 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' tops U.S. album chart - UPI.com
April 24 (UPI) -- Pop music star Taylor Swift's Fearless (Taylor's Version) is the No. 1 album in the United States.
Coming in at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart dated Saturday is DMX's The Best of DMX , followed by Justin Bieber's Justice at No. 3, Morgan Wallen's Dangerous: The Double Album at No. 4 and Rod Wave's SoulFly at No. 5. Advertisement
Rounding out the top tier are Ariana Grande's Positions at No. 6, The Weeknd's The Highlights at No. 7, Lil Tjay's Destined 2 Win at No. 8, Pop Smoke's Shoot For the Stars Aim For the Moon at No. 9 and Dua Lipa's Future Nostalgia at No. 10.
Bob Dylan and Charlie Watts will soon turn 80.
You think I'm over the hill / Think I'm past my prime / Let me see what you got / We can have a whoppin' good time — Bob Dylan, "Spirit On the Water" (2006)
"We can continue to be productive and die with our boots on," Anderson continued, "which is a lot better than being spoon-fed in an old-folks home."
Granted, 80 may not be the new 40 — at least not quite yet. But for a generation that once cautioned against trusting anyone over 30, old age has entered a new age and geriatric rock has become a reality for both performers and fans.
The Stones were set, pre-pandemic, to open their 2020 North American tour at SDCCU Stadium in Mission Valley. Built in 1967, the stadium has now been demolished and a new, smaller stadium is being built in its place. The Stones, whose first performance was in London in 1962, are at work on a new album. Rescheduled concert dates are pending.
Assuming the Stones' rescheduled 2020 tour takes place next year, Jagger and Richards will both be hitting the road again at 79. The band's most recent Southern California concert, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena in August 2019, was a charged affair that drew 60,000 people.
Some audience members were young, some were middle-aged. A good number were senior citizens who grew up listening to the Stones, and other bands of that era, and who have maintained their devotion to the music ever since.
"There is a lot more excitement for oldies music and acts than there used to be," said Grammy Award-winning producer Chris Goldsmith, who is the president of San Diego's Belly Up Entertainment.
"And a lot of rock artists who are not legends, like Richard Thompson and Steve Earle, are putting out amazing new material and still doing great concerts. My dad is 80 now and still goes to shows. I don't know that, in the 1980s, someone in their 80s would have done that."
Such devotion explains why so many veteran classic-rock artists continued to earn sizable concert paychecks up until the pandemic shutdown last year. And with record sales constantly declining and music streaming revenues paying almost nothing to many artists, performing on stage to enthusiastic ticket-buying audiences is as much a financial necessity as an emotional one.
12-time Oscar nominee Diane Warren hopes for 'awesome' win | Entertainment | greensboro.com
A trophy for the Italian-language film's song, "Io Si (Seen)," would be Warren's first after 11 previous Academy Award nominations came up short.
"Yeah, it would be great to win. It would be (expletive) awesome," Warren said. "I feel like a team that's gone to the World Series for decades and decades, and never wins."
A triumph would be especially sweet for the veteran songwriter whose first Oscar bid was in 1988 (for the romcom "Mannequin"). The Academy Awards ceremony, originally set for February and delayed by the pandemic, airs April 25, the birthday of her late father, David Warren, and a coincidence that she calls "so cool."
Warren, who grew up in Los Angeles, recounted her dad's reply: "She has talent. She really, really wants this."
Her gifts and drive led to success in a range of pop music genres and in film, with her past Oscar contenders including "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," by Aerosmith and featured in 1998's "Armageddon." It was a hit tune, one of Warren's many that include "If I Could Turn Back Time" by Cher. Toss out a big name — Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga — and Warren has likely worked with them.
She's a confessed workaholic who typically writes solo but joined with Common on the 2019 Oscar-nominated "Stand Up for Something" for "Marshall," a biopic about the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Warren's music and lyrics are "amazing," said Pausini, who recorded "Io Si" for the film. The song and the movie carry the same message, "and that's the goal."
"The first thing I came up with, sitting at my piano, was, 'I want you to know that you're seen,' she said, breaking briefly into an a cappella performance. "It's so simple but it's so profound, because we all want to be seen."
When Warren came to his Los Angeles-area home early last year to introduce her creation, she was wearing a cast from a household accident, recalled Ponti, a writer as well as stage and screen director.
San Diego Music Awards set for August return to Humphreys - Pacific San Diego
The 2021 edition will take place a week after the season-opening Aug. 17 and 18 standing-room-only shows at Humphreys by the bands Mt. Joy and Trampled By Turtles.
This year will mark a return to the bayside venue for the awards show. It moved to downtown's House of Blues in 2017 after being held for more than a decade at Humphreys.
"I decided to speak to Humphreys about returning because it's our 30th anniversary," said San Diego Music Awards founder and promoter Kevin Hellman. "It was our long-time host venue and is the best place for us. It's home. Hosting the awards show outdoors is a bonus, given the current climate (of uncertainty) that we're in."
The pandemic has had a direct impact on this year's number of categories, which have both shrunk and grown.
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