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    CHVRCHES Gives Us Big Pop On ‘Love Is Dead’ Cut, ‘Miracle’!

    April 12, 2018 /

    We’ve had the great privilege of hearing a good portion of CHVRCHES‘ anticipated new album, Love Is Dead, at this point even though it (apparently) isn’t due for release for another month. The Scottish synth-pop trio have already shared “Get Out,”…

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    CHVRCHES Share Thundering New Cut Off ‘Love Is Dead’, ‘Never Say Die’!

    March 29, 2018 /

    Having already shared “Get Out” and The National’s Matt Berninger-assisted “My Enemy,” it’s clear that CHVRCHES are gearing up to deliver a much more universal body of work with the release of their anticipated new album Love Is Dead, which is…

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    CHVRCHES Make Sweet Synth-Pop Magic With Matt Berninger On ‘Love Is Dead’ Single, ‘My Enemy’

    March 1, 2018 /

    Following the release of “Get Out” last month, Scottish trio CHVRCHES – Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty – have confirmed the release of their third full-length album. Entitled Love Is Dead, the 13-track effort is set to arrive on…

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    CHVRCHES Aim For Bigger Pop Sound On New Greg Kurstin-Produced Single, ‘Get Out’!

    January 31, 2018 /

    Chvrches are officially back with their first new single in two years: “Get Out“! The track marks their first release since their 2015 sophomore album Every Open Eye, which brought us gems like “Leave A Trace,” “Never Ending Circles,” “Clearest Blue”…

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    CHVRCHES Enlist Paramore’s Hayley Williams For ‘Bury It’ Re-Release!

    June 10, 2016 /

    CHVRCHES, master crafters in the art form that is excellent synth-pop, are prepping a special-edition reissue of their album, Every Open Eye – one of 2015’s very best – as they continue on their North American tour. The reissue will feature…

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    Chvrches Share Frantic But Brill ‘Every Open Eye’ Cut, ‘Clearest Blue’!

    September 11, 2015 /

    Thus far, Chvrches have unleashed “Leave A Trace” and “Never Ending Circle” as early singles from their sophomore album Every Open Eye – the follow-up to 2013’s The Bones of What You Believe – which arrives in just two weeks time,…

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    Chvrches Share Sparkling ‘Leave A Trace’ Follow-Up, ‘Never Ending Circles’!

    August 12, 2015 /

    Chvrches are finally giving us more to work after announcing that their sophomore album Every Open Eye – the follow-up to 2013’s The Bones of What You Believe – will be released next month on September 25th! This week, the Scottish…

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    Chvrches Announce Sophomore Album ‘Every Open Eye’ & Drop New Single ‘Leave A Trace’!

    July 20, 2015 /

    “The Mother We Share,” the breakout single from Scottish trio Chvrches is still one of my all time favorite songs from the past few years. The stellar sound they crafted on their 2013 debut The Bones Of What You Believe is…

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    Chvrches Debut Their Dreamy ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ Cut, ‘Dead Air’!

    November 4, 2014 /

    Chvrches have been playing a song alternatively titled “Richard Pryor,” “Gene Wilder,” or “Eddie Murphy” on the road for the past few months. Today, the Scottish trio have debuted what has turned out to be the studio version of the track…

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    Jon ALi Presents: The Top 50 Singles of 2013

    December 30, 2013 /

    Let me start off by saying that ranking singles from a spectacular year in music is no fun whatsoever. I’ve literally spent hours going back and forth with the positioning of these songs. The truth is, I love every single one…

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throwback w/ 📸 @hellochristophersherman on film💧 // 2021 promises more booty 💦
Play this on loop for the rest of the day for a guaranteed serotonin boost 🥳

Today we celebrate that pumpkins goodbye. We did it kids! LET’S GET LOUD!!!! 🙌🏽
Such a nice surprise from @todolodemass ✨😭✨ Thank you for sharing this gorg sketch with me!! Flattered ❤️ go check out his beautiful work!
I got bangs ✂️ // thank you @davidenychair @davidehairstudio
Hiiii!! It’s baby’s first time in Drag 😅 Meet Miss Jen Ali Bops! My loves @jasminericenyc & @martigcummings got me to do their @watchintheknow makeover series #Dragged over the summer and it was honestly so much fun 🥳 I’ve worked with so many talented drag queens over the last few years as a DJ so this was truly a flip the script moment. I give my girls all the props more than ever - this shit ain’t easy!!

Shout out to the production team @exitfourtv for making this happen as safely as possible and talented bb @brandonmgarr for beating this mug right. I was really feeling the Miss Bops fantasy ✨ You can catch the full version of the episode over at @watchintheknow and on my IGTV now ✨
#TBT It’s been one year since this most pleasing moment with @dualipa 😭 dancing to her now THREE-time Grammy nominated smash “Don’t Start Now” @playhousebarnyc 💥

I’ve had the privilege of spending some quality time with this angel a couple times and she’s been nothing but humble, gracious and generous every single time. I can say the exact same thing for the people she keeps closet on her amazing team (@julianrupert @lorenzoposocco @nawalalalalal etc.). Dua and company deserve all the praise they have tirelessly worked for together ✨❤️✨ let’s get them awards fam!!! 

Love always, “a fan” ❤️
It’s about that time again! 🥳 Back at it with the January edition of #QueerNecessities, my monthly playlist where I catch you up on the latest releases from rising queer talent and fierce allies...

This month features cover star @stachepapi as well as @kyanpalmer, @brandoncolbein, @marshallxyz, @charlief_music, @macleanbrendan, @marinadiamandis, @iamnicopop x @gabereali, @ultranatemusic, @joriannaaaa, @cakesdakilla, @trapcry, @baylimusic, @sienaliggins, @jaredgelman, @naterichx, @wearetwinxl, @bratttty, @kingprincess69, @troyesivan, @juliannehope, @peterthomas, @arlissa, @deliadane, @almondmilkhunni, @the_yvesdropper, @blestjones, @thomboi__, @iamasiahn, @chanellekazadi, @sammykims x @osakepapi, @neo10y, @lisaremar, @_kenzharris, @myylomusic, @samjgarfield & so much more! Subscribe to the playlist now and get familiar with all these artists - LINK IN BIO! 🌈💕🥳 // Text & Design: @heyrooney
sunday reflections~
First playlist drop of the year is here 🥳 Providing you some musical escapism in the form of my January #PressPlay playlist - LINK IN BIO! ✨

Just in case you’re new here... Press Play is my playlist that I’ve been launching every month – aka your opportunity to hear all of the songs I’m currently buzzin’ about in one handy and convenient place. Subscribe to it now and enjoy! ✨😘

Photo set by 📸 @erichartjr // styled by @martin_gregory 

Shirt & Gloves: @balenciaga 
Necklace: @g2ther 
Bracelet: @austin.james.smith
Before we continue moving forward into 2021, I want to take a quick look back at some pop gems that I think deserved a lot more attention in 2020 via @watchintheknow ✨

Here are 15 gems from queer artists that you may have missed in 2020, including @taylaparx @adamlambert @bronzeavery @giawoods @kingprincess69 @vincint @carliehanson @christineandthequeens @keiynanlonsdale @yung.merlot @theaces @cakesdakilla @samsparro @cassidyyking and @reynatheband 💕 LINK IN BIO
If you want me, meet me at electric chapel... 

Thanks for the PJ set @effenberger_couture ❤️
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