L.A. electro-pop artist Matt Simons introduces "Cold," an ode for Valentine's Day cynics.
"People change, and change in any relationship is inevitable. The only question is: Can the two people change together and adapt? 'Cold' is about a relationship where they did not," says Simons.
"Cold" merges dreamy nostalgia and unadorned melancholy as Simons' silky falsetto infuses the lyrics with regret. "When did you get so cold / When did we lose that heat / I'm waiting till you come home / And every time I'm thinking you might / I'm losing my mind, alone."
Spring is in the air. It's time to dust off that old mitt and toss the baseball around... Umm, excuse me, no it is not! It's bloody freezing out there. Baseball should NOT be starting for another 3 weeks or so.
Well, my friend, it's starting today. Here is what you need to know:
THREE STORYLINES FOR 2018:
1) Will the Nationals or Dodgers break through and win a World Series or will the Cubs reclaim their place atop the NL?
The Nats are in the final year of their contract with Bryce Harper before he hits free agency. The Yankees seem to have sewn up their outfield for the next decade or so with the trade for Greek God Giancarlo Stanton (entering year 4 of his 13-year, $325 million contract). So where will the potential $400 million man end up? Will he try to sign with a team closer to his hometown of Las Vegas, say the Dodgers, or will he be a Nat for life? As for the Cubs, their lineup remains stout and while they lost Jake Arrieta to the Phillies, they may have upgraded with Yu Darvish joining the rotation.
2) Will the Yankees hit 300 home runs and get back to the Series?
The current record is 264 clubbed by the 1997 Seattle Mariners. With the addition of Stanton to a lineup that already includes Aaron Judge, the Yankees have two hitters who launched over 50 home runs last season and a young team that's only getting better. Meanwhile, the Rays, Mets, Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Nationals, Royals, and Padres EACH set team records for home runs in 2017. Is this where baseball is headed? The Yankees won 91 games last year finishing two games behind the hated Red Sox, but expect both of these teams to be aiming for the century mark as the Sox also added power in the form of slugger J.D. Martinez.
3) Will Mike Trout get to play in a game that matters again? Will Shohei Ohtani stink at hitting AND pitching?
The Astros are still loaded, possibly upgraded, with the addition of Gerrit Cole to a rotation that includes two Cy Young winners named Verlander and Keuchel. But the Angels signed the offseason's prized free agent, Ohtani, who seeks to be the first regular two-way player (pitcher and hitter) in decades. But with the clutch, loaded Astros in the way, you can't help but wonder if we will get to see Trout on the biggest stage, the World Series, anytime soon.
03.19.18 | This playlist is a collection of songs that either inspired the production of my new single "Levels", set the bar in terms of mushiness, or just shared my weird take on romance. "Can we Hang On?" from Cold War Kids speaks on the hurdles in relationships between artists and their non-artist partners, it's real ya'll. "I wanna be yours" by Arctic Monkeys is a song I use to dedicate to my girl earlier on in the relationship... until I wrote my own song for her, of course."Ding-a-Ling" From Stefflon Don and "I'm in it" from Kanye are pillow talk at its finest!
Cold War Kids is an American indie rock band from Long Beach, California. Band members are Nathan Willett (vocals, piano, guitar), Matt Maust (bass guitar), David Quon (guitar, backing vocals), Matthew Schwartz (backing vocals, keyboards and piano, percussion, guitar), and Joe Plummer (drums, percussion). Former members of the band include Dann Gallucci (guitar, keyboards, percussion), Matt Aveiro (drums, percussion), and Jonnie Russell (guitar, vocals, piano, keyboards, percussion).
The Temper Trap is an Australian indie rock band formed in 2005 by Dougy Mandagi, Jonathon Aherne, and Toby Dundas. In 2008, the group relocated from Melbourne to London. The band released their debut album Conditions in June 2009 to favourable reviews and commercial success; it peaked at No. 9 on the ARIA Albums Chart and into the top 30 on the UK Albums Chart. Its lead single, "Sweet Disposition", peaked in the top 10 on the Belgian, Irish and UK Singles Charts and reached No. 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
4."I'm In It"
Kanye Omari West(born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West briefly attended art school before becoming known as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing hit singles for artists such as Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Intent on pursuing a solo career as a rapper, West is among the most acclaimed rappers of the 21st century,[2][3][4] and is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold more than 32 million albums and 100 million digital downloads worldwide.[5][6] He has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all time and the most Grammy-awarded artist to have debuted in the 21st century.[7]
5."Ding-A-Ling"
Stefflon Don was born in Birmingham. She is of Jamaican descent.[2] She has six siblings. When she was four years old, her family moved to the Netherlands,[2][3] but at the age of fourteen she returned to Britain to study at a London school.[2][3]Following her graduation, she worked as a cake decorator and hairdresser in order to finally pursue a career in music.[2]
6."Cry Like A Ghost"
Passion Pit is an American indietronica band from Cambridge, Massachusetts, formed in 2007[2] by band members, Michael Angelakos[1] (lead vocals/keyboards), Chris Hartz (drums), Aaron Harrison Folb (bass/synthesizers), Giuliano Pizzulo (guitar/synthesizers), and Ray Suen (guitar/synthesizers). The band culled their name from the Variety Slanguage Dictionary, a glossary of Variety's frequently used slang, which was provided by the Hollywood insider publication to help not-so-savvy readers decipher its content. The magazine used the term to refer to drive-in theatres, because of their privacy and romantic allure for teenagers.[4][5][6]
Courtier is an Urban Contemporary artist with many vocal, lyrical, and production abilities, known for his funky mixture of styles. With the versatility of a Swiss army knife, Courtier takes traditional music styles and reconstructs something supreme. His inclusion of eclectic elements crushes the conventional confines and makes you question why you haven't heard it before.
9."Levels"
Tattoo Money was born in Brooklyn NY, in the 80's. Before hipsters & bike lanes. If you road through his hood on a bike, you might end up walking back. He had bullets fly through his apartment door. He remembers stepping outside as a kid and seeing everything from blood stains, crime scene tape and crack vile's somewhere along his walk to school. He remembers learning the difference between the red and blue tops of the crack bottles during 4th grade lunch room conversations.
POPDUST PRESENTS | Tattoo Money
Deascent: "I sat down with Hip Hop singer/songwriter Tattoo Money on this installment of "Popdust Presents". We talked about his upbringing in Brooklyn, his early interest in Rock music, and the origin of his name. He also performed two of latest songs for us. The first, "Caffeine on an Empty Stomach", was featured on Popdust a few months ago when the visual was released. The second song "Levels" is his most recent single that is also featured in an episode of the new Netflix original series "On My Block". Tattoo Money also revealed that he will be dropping a new single every month."
