The Chart Show: Atmosphere debut coincides with Soundset announce
by Mark Wheat
March 03, 2016
Atmosphere are one of two brand new entries with a single at No.20 made with two of their friends, Blueprint and Aesop Rock. They'll be joined by even more of their friends this Memorial Day Weekend at a new venue for Soundset, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds! Lizzo and Doomtree are also on the bill.
Submit your Chart Show ballot this week for a chance to win front row tickets to Cloud Cult at the State Theatre on Saturday, March 12!
Iggy is back after a week's hiatus at No.16! I must confess "Gardenia" was an ear worm of mine last week. He has been known to perform shirtless in the past, but Pop posed completely nude for a life drawing class recently at the New York Academy of Art. The resulting portraits — by students ranging in age from 19 to 80 — will form the basis of an exhibit that will open this fall at the Brooklyn Museum. Artist Jeremy Deller, who organized the project, said, "His body has witnessed much and should be documented."
Colorado trio the Lumineers are also back after a bit of a longer hiatus. With the sudden success of their debut, much is expected of the follow up Cleopatra, out April 7. The first single, in at No.11, is apparently about people falling in love with fame.
Hippo Campus are the highest movers this week, just as they return from a U.K. tour with Little Comets. They are set for a spring tour starting in Fargo, ND on April 26 that stretches out to the West Coast.
If you want to plan a road trip this summer, consider visiting Kansas City's soccer stadium. One of the most successful MLS franchises hosts the Buzz Beach Ball July 16-17. The headliners, Alabama Shakes, are at No.1 this week and will be joined by Cage the Elephant, Fitz and the Tantrums and Glass Animals.
Or, if you're closer to NYC, how about the inaugural Panorama Festival, put on by the folks behind Coachella? Headliners include Arcade Fire, LCD Soundsystem and Kendrick Lamar, who jumps seven places to No.7 this week.
Tame Impala rise to No.2 this week after claiming the Brit Award for Best International Group last week.
Hooj thanks to everyone who contributed to Minnesota Public Radio's successful winter member drive last week. Just over 10,000 of you raised just over $1,000,000! We couldn't do it without ya! Cheers!