The entertainment world is buzzing with a mix of new music releases, film ventures, and cultural explorations. From award ceremonies to unique artistic endeavors, here's a snapshot of the latest happenings.
Music and Film Collide
The duo Morgan and Balderose, known for their work in the band Code Orange, are venturing into new territories with their project NOWHERE2RUN [3, 4]. Despite Code Orange's attempt to break into the mainstream with "The Above," which commercially underperformed, Morgan and Balderose are exploring different avenues [5]. This Halloween, they plan to unleash new music and a "Bloodrave," showcasing their evolving artistic vision [3, 5]. In addition to music, they've been scoring movies, with their debut film soundtrack for the indie horror-thriller "Violence" premiering at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival this month [4]. Their new album, "What Did You Do?", is described as an artistic reset, blending dance and rap with traces of Code Orange's industrial experimentalism [3].
Meanwhile, Will Ettante has released a new single, “Oatmeal Can Slap,” characterized by sharp wit and absurdist humor [6]. The song is likely to evoke a desire for oatmeal in listeners [6].
Cultural Reflections and Recognition
Music's ability to reflect culture was explored in a lecture by Jokic at the Newton Public Library [1, 2]. Jokic played "L’italiano" by Toto Cutugno, highlighting the beautiful sights of Italy and emphasizing how music can "teleport" listeners to different cultures and nations [1].
In other news, the finalists for the inaugural NSW Music Prize have been unveiled [10]. Ninajirachi, with two nominations, stands out as a strong contender, with her 2024 girl EDM collection shortlisted for the main prize [10]. The awards ceremony highlights the diverse talent in New South Wales' music scene [10].
TL;DR
- NOWHERE2RUN, featuring members of Code Orange, is set to release new music and host a "Bloodrave" this Halloween, alongside scoring the film "Violence" [3, 4].
- Will Ettante's new single, "Oatmeal Can Slap," blends wit and absurdity, creating a unique listening experience [6].
- Jokic's lecture at the Newton Public Library demonstrated music's power to transport listeners to different cultures, using Toto Cutugno's "L’italiano" as an example [1].
- The finalists for the first-ever NSW Music Prize have been announced, with Ninajirachi receiving two nominations [10].