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• Def Jam singer & producer August 08 has died

  29-08-2023 22:44 via brooklynvegan.com
  
  Singer, songwriter and musician August 08 has died at age 31. No cause of death has been given. His label, Def Jam, shared a statement, reading, “The entire Def Jam family mourns the tragic loss of Ray ‘August 08’ Jacobs. A brilliant songwriter, an accomplished musician and a singular artist, August will remain in our memory as a beloved colleague and friend. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.”
  The 88rising collective, of which he was formerly
  
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• Quicksand add Glitterer & Hotline TNT to ‘Slip’ 30th anniversary tour

  29-08-2023 21:35 via brooklynvegan.com
  
  Quicksand will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic debut LP Slip on tour in North America this fall, and they’ve just revealed openers for the run. Glitterer (the project of Title Fight bassist/co-vocalist Ned Russin) will open the first leg of dates in late October and early November on the East Coast, and Hotline TNT (Will Anderson’s shoegazy noise pop project) joins them for the second leg in late November and early December on the West Coast. See updated dates below.
  
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• Afropunk 2023 day 2 pics (Teyana Taylor, Joey Bada$$, Baby Tate, Sudan Archives, more)

  29-08-2023 21:16 via brooklynvegan.com
  
  The 2023 edition of Afropunk Brooklyn, “Circus of Soul,” wrapped up on Sunday (8/27) at its new location, Greenpoint Terminal Market. Teyana Taylor closed out the night (replacing Jazmine Sullivan, who cancelled her set as she mourned the death of her mother), and also performing were Joey Bada$$, Baby Tate, Sudan Archives, Enny, Jack Freeman, Dawer x Damper, DBN Gogo, Uniity, King Isis, Dreamer Isioma, Akwaeke, and more. Attendees’ unique personal style was also, as ever, a ma
  
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• Pain of Truth announce tour with Life’s Question, Vomit Forth, Koyo & more

  29-08-2023 21:07 via brooklynvegan.com
  
  Long Island metallic hardcore band Pain of Truth release their debut album, Not Through Blood next week and have now announced a fall tour. They hit most of North America in November with Vomit Forth and Life’s Question, and then play West Coast dates in December with Momentum and Torena. Also joining on select shows are Koyo, King Nine, Deadbody, Ingrown and Big Boy. All dates are listed below.
  The run with Life’s Question and Vomit Forth includes a show at Asbury Park’s
  
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