SPIRITS

Milagro Cristalino Añejo

Milagro Tequila is unveiling its first addition to the Core Range in more than ten years, Milagro Cristalino Añejo, bringing an exceptionally delicious spirit to the rapidly growing Cristalino category.  

A 100% blue agave Tequila aged in both American and French oak barrels for 18-24 months, artfully blended and filtered through charcoal to obtain a crystal-clear liquid with pronounced depth, Milagro Cristalino Añejo is an ultra-premium tequila that delivers a balance of elegant fruit flavors from the French oak, subtle sweetness from the Bourbon barrels, while still retaining Milagro’s signature bright agave taste.

Packaged in a one-of-a-kind crystalline bottle with a black ombre design that echoes Milagro’s iconic Core Range, the Milagro Cristalino Añejo bottle is crafted to be as extraordinary as the liquid inside. The elegant presentation makes a unique gift or luxurious addition to any celebration and is versatile enough to serve as the base for any classic cocktail or to be enjoyed neat.

Elysian Brewing’s Pumpkin Variety Pack

Elysian Brewing‘s Pumpkin Variety Pack is back on shelves nationwide for the season, featuring four of Elysian’s pumpkin beers, including their signature offering, Night Owl, as well as three other beloved pumpkin beers, Punkuccino, The Great Pumpkin and Dark O’ The Moon

Seattle craft brewer, Elysian Brewing, is the largest purveyor of pumpkin beer in the U.S. and has a storied history and true passion to innovate, using pumpkin as an ingredient in beer. For over 25 years, Elysian has experimented with different profiles and styles and has brewed over 100 pumpkin beers and are known as the creators of the world’s first Imperial Pumpkin Ale! 

While Elysian is based in Seattle, the Pumpkin Variety Pack has become a fan favorite for pumpkin beer lovers far and wide – there’s no better way to celebrate the start of spooky season than with a quartet of pumpkin goodness! 

Each sip of the styles included in Elysian’s Pumpkin Variety Pack offer a unique seasonal profile that perfectly encapsulates the spice of the season with the essence of the best pumpkins Pacific Northwest farmers can grow. 

 

Carin León + Victoria Beer

Mexican Singer-Songwriter Carin León is hitting the road with Victoria™ as the Official Cerveza for his Boca Chueca Tour, kicking off in the U.S. on August 29! And they’re celebrating the best way they know how – with smooth tunes, great company, and ice-cold Vickies. 

As a toast to their partnership and shared passion for Mexican culture, Victoria, considered Mexico’s oldest beer, is hosting the Victoria Beer 2024 Sweepstakes, offering fans the chance to win an all-expenses paid, VIP Concert Experience at Carin’s show in NYC on Wednesday, October 2.  

Starting now through August 31, fans 21+ can enter (see details below) for a chance to win the grand prize VIP Concert Experience as well as other unique prizes, including a custom, one-of-a-kind Victoria cooler that doubles as a speaker so that fans can keep their Victoria beer ice cold and the tunes blasting all summer long. 

Sammy’s Island at Palms Pool

Rick Springfield Rocks Sammy’s Island at Palms Pool with a 75th Birthday Celebration to Remember

The summer heat was matched by the energy of rock legend Rick Springfield at Sammy’s Island at Palms Pool this past Saturday, August 17. Springfield, kicking off his 75th birthday celebrations, made a special appearance at Palms Casino Resort’s new Sammy’s Island hotspot before his sold-out acoustic concert with Richard Marx at The Pearl Theater later that evening.

The party at Sammy’s Island featured Springfield behind the Tiki Bar, where he poured his signature Jessie’s Girl cocktail, crafted with his Beach Bar Rum, a partnership with his good friend Sammy Hagar. The highlight of the day was a spectacular three-tier birthday cake, designed by Palms Pastry Chef, showcasing an amp, guitar, and images of Springfield’s iconic records.

Sammy’s Island at Palms Pool, located at Palms Casino Resort: 4321 W. Flamingo Rd., continues to be Las Vegas’ prime destination for summer fun, open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The venue offers complimentary cabanas Monday through Thursday for locals and exciting Swimdustry Mondays with DJ entertainment.

For more information about upcoming events at Sammy’s Island and Palms Casino Resort, please visit www.palms.com

DISCLOSURE – SHE’S GONE DANCE ON

Disclosure ring in a new chapter for their blissed-out summer hit “She’s Gone, Dance On” with a breakneck remix by UK dance phenom Hamdi. The “She’s Gone, Dance On (Hamdi Remix)” pushes the song’s breezy, open-air feel into overdrive, pulling Guy and Howard Lawrence, the original Ennio Morricone sample, and an ever-growing legion of listeners into a woozy, hyper-color wormhole of afterhours revelry. Listen HERE.

This latest iteration of “She’s Gone, Dance On” follows the July release of a stunning music video (HERE) directed by Vincent Catel (Hermès, Dior) and featuring the French dance collective La Horde (Madonna, Spike Jonze), not to mention a pair of remixes from Turkish up-and-comer Carlita and stateside legend Todd Edwards. Oxford-based Hamdi — who’s garnered excitement with his energetic genre-mashing, not to mention recent Skrillex collaboration “Push” — delivers his remix in the midst of a raging, extended summer festival season for Disclosure, which most recently found the duo closing down the HARD Summer mainstage in Los Angeles with their new live show replete with live instrumentation and a bigger, bolder audio-visual experience. Guy warmed up the city the night before with another sold-out installment of his intimate Friends & Family club series, going B2B with Chris Lake, Bonobo, and Channel Tres across a four-hour set. 

The L.A. takeover was preceded by thrilling performances at, among others, Primavera Sound, Parklife Festival, and Glastonbury, where Disclosure headlined The Other Stage for the second time and surprised fans with special guest Sam Smith for a live rendition of their triple-platinum breakout single “Latch.” The duo are gearing up for more festival stops ahead — CRSSD in San Diego, Portola in San Francisco, III Points in Miami (see dates below or view here) — continuing a run kicked off by Disclosure in absentia, when “She’s Gone, Dance On” went viral more than a month before its official release after Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and Ice Spice were spotted dancing to it during Dom Dolla’s Coachella set. 

When the song dropped on May 29, “She’s Gone, Dance On” had already whipped up a frenzy in clubs and parties all over the world with early DJ support from the likes of Edwards, Joy Anonymous, salute, DJ Seinfeld, Peggy Gou, and Sammy Virji. The track then premiered as the “Hottest Record” on BBC Radio 1’s “New Music Show with Jack Saunders,” debuted at #16 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, and also featured on the Friday Dance Music Guide from Billboard, who declared “Disclosure is back, baby” and extolled the single as a “lush, blissed out swirl of a song.”

“She’s Gone, Dance On” has since earned a flood of critical praise from a wide swath of outlets, including The FADER (“a summer banger”), NYLON (“bright, sunny, and rooftop-bar-ready…a reliable electronic bop to take over our day-partying hours”), Consequence (“a feel-good, summery bop [that] demonstrates Disclosure’s knack for irresistible grooves”), Stereogum (“[an] exuberant new four-on-the-floor heater”), V Magazine and more. It’s a familiar feeling for the duo. 

After breaking onto the scene in 2010, Disclosure released their chart-topping 2013 debut album Settle to major adulation, with lead single “Latch” featuring Sam Smith recently surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify alone. Over the years, they’ve put out three additional studio albums (2015’s Caracal, 2020’s ENERGY, 2023’s Alchemy) and garnered nominations for eight Grammys, four BRIT Awards, and an Ivor Novello Award, among many other accolades. In addition, they’ve sold-out arenas and topped festival bills the world over — a feat that’s included packing in Madison Square Garden, headlining Reading & Leeds and All Points East; and performing large-scale sets at Coachella and Bonnaroo. 

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KODAK BLACK – HIT STICK

Kodak Black unveils a hard-hitting and hypnotic new single and music video entitled “Hit Stick.” Listen HERE via Vulture Love / Capitol Records.

A cinematic string sample swoons in and out of focus over the track’s tense beat and loose bass line, setting the tone. Off the rip, Kodak’s signature delivery instantly transfixes as his woozy flow practically snakes through the production. His charisma, cleverness, paranoia, emotion, and energy charge up “Hit Stick,” giving it a fascinating element of complexity and affirming him as the culture’s most enigmatic presence once again. 

He kickstarted the summer with his record label Vulture Love’s first official project, Vulture Love Presents: The Last Zombies On Earth. Beyond generating millions of streams, it received tastemaker acclaim. XXL & The Source plugged it, and HotNewHipHop praised, “where this debut album succeeds is giving these up-and-coming artists a great platform to make their voices hard.” He then later followed up the compilation with a sold-out show at LA’s NOVO.

Alongside Kodak, the label compilation boasts contributions from VVSNCE, Lil Crix, G6reddot, GorditoFlo, Big Fredo, Jay Dirty, Taji Akeil, Project Pooh, NFL Tuewop, Jit4 Stan, Yung Mula, and JME Tmoe. Production credits include SkipOnDaBeat, ATL Jacob, Xairr, Dr. Zuez, Ayo B, and more. In short, the talent on display on Vulture Love Presents: The Last Zombies On Earth is nothing short of show-stopping. Listen HERE.

Vulture Love Presents: The Last Zombies On Earth arrived on the heels of Kodak’s recent introspective singles “Dis Time,” “Stressed Out,” and “Non Believer.” It was preceded by “Shampoo,” a confident burst of street rap that typifies the style that made him a superstar. Of course, that song followed When I Was Dead, an engrossing album in which Kodak explores both his nightmares and blood-stained aspirations. Featuring the smash hit “Lemme See,” the project only reaffirmed Kodak’s status as one of the most gifted artists of his generation. 

Kodak’s status transcends the rap world. Over the years, he has cultivated the role of a prophetic storyteller in the culture at large, and his reach continues to grow. He holds over 25 billion global streams to his name and continues altruism towards his Pompano Beach community. 

Photo credit: Jared Pearson

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QT PERTH

High atop the Western Australian capital, the 18th floor Rooftop at QT Perth is now home to a seasonal, Japanese-inspired Zen Garden as the Australian winter blends into spring, through the end of September. In an exclusive collaboration with the House of Suntory, Rooftop at QT has been transformed into a lush cherry blossom garden, complete with signature cocktails featuring Japanese Haku Vodka, Roku Gin, Hibiki and Toki Whisky.

The resident mixologists at Rooftop at QT have curated a refreshing roster of seasonal cocktails, including: Toki teapot infusions, Haku Vodka paired with QT’s unique twists, and Roku Gin served with imaginative tonics. Standout cocktail creations include Matcha Made in Heaven (which combines Haku Vodka with sake, coconut, almond milk and matcha tea) and The Butterfly Effect (which diffuses Roku Gin with lavender, grapefruit, lemon, yuzu soda and butterfly pea tea).

“We look forward to welcoming the city for an early sip of spring at The Zen Garden on the Rooftop at QT,” says Steven James, QT Perth’s General Manager. “This partnership with House of Suntory brings a unique fusion of tradition and modernity, offering our guests an unparalleled rooftop experience.”

House of Santory Ambassador James Buntin says, “Imagine experiencing the best that Japan has to offer—right in the heart of Perth. You’ll find a beautiful balance of elements, spicy delicacies, and expertly crafted cocktails featuring Hibiki, Toki, Roku Gin, and Haku Vodka. Cuddle up, savor these exceptional drinks, and feel as though you’ve embarked on your own personal trip to Japan.”

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The Zen Garden on the Rooftop at QT Perth will be in full bloom from July 27 through September 30, 2024. For more information, visit qtperth.com.

RED BULL BATALLA

RED BULL BATALLA REVEALS DETAILS FOR 2024 U.S. SEASON FINALE – THE NATIONAL FINAL ON OCTOBER 12 IN MIAMI

WORLD’S LARGEST SPANISH-LANGUAGE RAP BATTLE BRINGS 16 OF THE COUNTRY’S BEST MCs TO FACTORY TOWN MIAMI

Today, Red Bull Batalla, the world’s largest Spanish-language freestyle competition, is excited to announce details for the upcoming U.S. National Final taking place Saturday, October 12 in Miami. Tickets for the event are on sale now at redbull.com/batallausa.

16 of the top freestylers from across the country will take center stage at the sprawling Factory Town Miami for a highly anticipated event that will challenge their lyricism, speed, creativity and stage presence in head-to-head knockout rounds until only one MC remains. The winner that clinches the title of 2024 National Champion will advance to the world’s largest stage for freestyle rap at the Red Bull Batalla International Final hosted in Madrid, Spain this November.

All the action will be judged by a panel of freestyle experts including Venezuelan legend and 6x Latin Grammy nominated artist, Akapellah, alongside 2x Red Bull Batalla National Champion Reverse, Snow QLQ, Dilema and more to be announced. The event will be hosted by Racso White Lion with beats by resident DJ Cesar.

The 2024 Red Bull Batalla season kicked-off with a global application phase that saw nearly 8,000 entries, followed by U.S. qualifier competitions in San Antonio and Brooklyn, the latter being Red Bull Batalla’s first-ever titled event in the Empire State.

All eyes now shift to Magic City and October 12th as the biggest night in the U.S. for freestyle battle rap. Florida has been a long-simmering hotbed of talent, and the freestyle rap scene is now on fire. For the past three years, the Red Bull Batalla U.S. championship trophy has been won by a resident of the state with the groundbreaking wins of Oner and the reigning champ Reverse who, after his win last year, became a Red Bull Batalla U.S. double champion, a feat previously only held by Puerto Rican MC, Yartzi.

Bud Light + Post Malone

Last night, Bud Light and 9x RIAA diamond-certified, GRAMMY® Award-nominated phenomenon Post Malone put on “A Night in Nashville.” Taking over the city of Nashville for one night only, Bud Light and Post Malone gave fans an intimate performance with music from his upcoming album F-1 TrillionThe event featured an exclusive night of live music from Post Malone plus special guests Blake SheltonHARDYJoe Nichols and Sierra Ferrell.
 
Songs from the set included Post’s recent singles “I Had Some Help” and “Pour Me a Drink”, which he performed with Blake Shelton, as well as a handful of yet to be released records from Post’s upcoming album F-1 Trillion which is set to be released August 16th.

Alesso + Nate Smith

Today marks a groundbreaking fusion in the music world as globally celebrated dance music producer Alesso unveils his latest collaboration with ACM New Male Artist of the Year and Billboard’s Country Rookie of the Year Nate Smith: “I Like It”. Arriving just in time for the summer festival season, the single is a feel-good party anthem, representing the pinnacle of both artists’ signature sounds in a transformative musical synergy.

“I Like It” masterfully blends Alesso’s vibrant, dance-infused sound with Nate Smith’s soul-stirring country vocals, creating a genre-defying anthem that promises to get hearts racing and feet moving. Recently captivating the mainstage at Stagecoach and named Billboard’s Rookie of the Year, Nate Smith also broke the record for the longest run at country radio in history, affirming his momentous rise in the music industry. Boasting sharp, pulsating house beats, the production features an uplifting, spirited tempo that seamlessly marries electronic rhythms with the warm, rustic charm of country guitar riffs, presenting a fresh, invigorating sound that’s both innovating and nostalgic. Listeners are treated to a rich, melodic auditory journey that epitomizes the perfect summer atmosphere – energetic, joyful, and irresistibly catchy.

Listen and watch the music video for “I Like It”  HERE.

From Alesso:

“I’ve always been a big fan of the crossover between Rock/Country and Dance music. We set out to make a fun song for everyone to party to this Summer and Nate delivers an amazing performance on the song. We’re excited for the world to hear it!”

From Nate Smith:

“Alesso is an absolute force and I’ve been a fan of his for a while. I was sooooo excited when he asked me to hop on this song. It’s just one of those songs that you’ll instantly sing along to and put you in that party mode. Who could say no to that?”

The collaboration showcases the versatile artistic ranges of Alesso and Nate Smith, offering a vibrant soundtrack that promises to ignite dancefloors worldwide. Fans of both Alesso and Nate Smith, as well as new listeners, are invited to dive into the exhilarating world of “I Like It,” a track that not only pulses with Alesso’s signature dynamic beats but also resonates with Nate Smith’s compelling lyrical storytelling. 

Following the success of his recent “Hypnotize” EP, Alesso continues to dominate the global music scene, electrifying crowds at major international festivals including standout performances at EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland Winter, and Coachella. He recently celebrated the first Body Hi after-party following Beyond Wonderland Chicago, highlighting the rapid growth of his label, Body Hi. This summer, Alesso is set to continue his tour de force with headline performances at Tomorrowland Belgium, Ultra Music Festival in Bali and Korea, and his high-profile residency with TAO Nightlife in Las Vegas. Notably, Alesso’s 2017 hit collaboration with Florida Georgia Line and Hailee Steinfeld, “Let Me Go,” has just surpassed a billion streams, further cementing his influence in the global music landscape. More information and upcoming events for Alesso can be found HERE.

Alesso x Nate Smith “I Like It” eSingle HERE.

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