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Pitchfork
1 month ago
Music

Andre 3000, Kamasi Washington, Laufey, and More to Perform at Newport Jazz Festival 2024

Newport Jazz Festival returns after 70 years with a lineup of diverse and acclaimed artists.
André 3000 set to perform at various festivals in support of his solo album, New Blue Sun. [ more ]
Pitchfork
3 months ago
Music

Andre 3000 to Perform New Blue Sun at Big Ears Festival 2024

André 3000 brings New Blue Sun Live show to Big Ears Festival 2024
Unique, intimate concerts across four days in Knoxville, Tennessee [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Music

Andre 3000 sets nationwide tour for flute album 'New Blue Sun,' with 5 dates in L.A.

André 3000 is going on tour to support his first solo album, 'New Blue Sun,' which was released in November.
The tour will include live shows in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Detroit, Chicago, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. [ more ]
Pitchfork
4 months ago
Chicago

Andre 3000 Announces New Blue Sun Live Tour

André 3000 is going on a tour in support of his surprise debut solo album, New Blue Sun.
The tour begins later this month and stretches into March and André 3000 will be joined by other musicians to bring the album to life. [ more ]
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Consequence
1 month ago
Music

Kamasi Washington teams up with Andre 3000 for "Dream State"

Kamasi Washington collaborates with André 3000 for 'Dream State' on upcoming album Fearless Movement.
The song 'Dream State' features a dream-like trance with vibrant moments of improvisation. [ more ]
Pitchfork
1 month ago
Music

Kamasi Washington Enlists Andre 3000 for New Song "Dream State"

Kamasi Washington and André 3000 collaborate on 'Dream State' for Washington's new album.
The song 'Dream State' is described as a celebration of life and exploration of new possibilities. [ more ]
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Toronto
2 months ago
Music

Andre 3000 to perform at TD Toronto Jazz Festival this summer

André 3000 to perform in Toronto after 10 years
André will perform his instrumental album "New Blue Sun" in full at Massey Hall [ more ]
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Pitchfork
4 months ago
Music

Andre 3000 Chats and Performs on Colbert

André 3000 discusses his new album and performs on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
His album New Blue Sun features a 12-minute opening song that debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 [ more ]
Consequence
4 months ago
Chicago

Andre 3000 announces "New Blue Sun Live" 2024 tour dates

André 3000 has announced a 2024 tour in support of his debut solo album New Blue Sun.
The tour will include multiple shows in cities such as Brooklyn, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, and San Francisco. [ more ]
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BrooklynVegan
5 months ago
Music

Adam Miller (ex-Chromatics) tells us about his favorite albums of 2023

Adam Miller, founder of Chromatics, released the Illusion Pool EP last month.
The EP features contributions from Lol Tolhurst (The Cure), Hannah Lew, and Heidi Saperstein. [ more ]
Vulture
6 months ago
Music

Andre 3000 and His Flute Now Have the Longest Song Ever on the Hot 100

André 3000's flute album, New Blue Sun, features the longest track ever to hit the Billboard Hot 100.
The opening track of New Blue Sun is titled 'I swear, I Really Wanted To Make A 'Rap' Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time.'
New Blue Sun entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 90, surpassing Tool's 'Fear Inoculum' as the longest track to chart. [ more ]
Consequence
6 months ago
Music

Andre 3000 has the longest song to ever chart on the Billboard Hot 100

André 3000's song "I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a 'Rap' Album but This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time" is the longest-ever song to chart on Billboard's Hot 100.
The song is 12 minutes and 20 seconds long, compared to the average three-minute runtime of 2023's Top 10 hits so far.
André 3000 took the title from Tool, whose song "Fear Inoculum" was 10 minutes and 21 seconds long and peaked at No. 93 in 2019. [ more ]
Pitchfork
6 months ago
Music

Andre 3000 Has the Longest Ever Song to Chart on the Billboard Hot 100

André 3000's new album debuted at No. 34 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
The opening song of the album, titled 'I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a 'Rap' Album but This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time,' debuted at No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song, with a runtime of 12 minutes and 20 seconds, is the longest ever entrant on the chart. [ more ]
Vulture
6 months ago
Music

Andre 3000's Solo Album Is a Breath of Fresh Air

André 3000 of OutKast has always resisted easy wins and embraced experimentation in his music.
Fans have been waiting for André's solo album since OutKast went on hiatus in 2007.
André has expressed a dwindling interest in rapping and a distaste for attention in recent years. [ more ]
Pitchfork
6 months ago
Music

Andre 3000: New Blue Sun

New Blue Sun is André 3000's debut solo album which explores new age, ambient jazz, and spiritual discovery.
The album is a departure from André 3000's previous work and showcases his versatility as an artist. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Music

Andre 3000's Experiments With Flutes and Fame

Andre 3000 has released a solo album of experimental music, which is a departure from his hip-hop roots.
The album showcases Andre's reluctance to be in the spotlight and his desire to explore new creative directions. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Music

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening

Matt Rogers released a Christmas album with a comedic song about the character from How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Goosebumps has a new TV series that interweaves different high schooler's stories and monsters of the week.
Andre 3000 of Outcast is releasing a new album with no rapping or singing. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Music

Andre 3000's 17-Minute Reverie, and 9 More New Songs

Andre 3000 releases a new album titled New Blue Sun, which is a departure from his rap style.
The album is primarily instrumental, with no raps or words.
New Blue Sun requires patience and invites listeners to find meaning in absence. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Music

Andre 3000 Announces Debut Solo Album (With No Rapping)

Andre 3000, one-half of Outkast, is releasing a solo instrumental album called 'New Blue Sun' with no words.
The album is centered around woodwinds and influenced by Laraaji, Brian Eno, Alice Coltrane, Steve Reich, and Pharoah Sanders.
Andre 3000 has expressed a shift away from rapping and towards experimenting with instruments, particularly wind instruments. [ more ]
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The Atlantic
6 months ago
Music

Andre 3000's Flute Album Is More Than Background Music

André 3000, formerly of Outkast, is back with a new album and a new sound featuring the flute.
The flute is often regarded as the closest instrument to the human voice, making it a natural fit for rap music which often involves inner channeling.
André 3000's return to music with the flute showcases his intuitive approach to both rhythm and storytelling. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Young Thug's RICO Motion Hearing Is Live!

The YSL RICO trial is progressing and may soon begin.
Law & Crime provides an option to listen and watch the trial proceedings.
The article provides recommendations for music to listen to after the trial or for a peaceful experience. [ more ]
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