4.16.15 Adam News and Info
Apr 16, 2015 0:25:57 GMT -5
Post by Q3 on Apr 16, 2015 0:25:57 GMT -5
‘I’m not freaking out anymore’ Adam Lambert: amazing pics of rugged new look and attitude
ADAM LAMBERT has always rivalled Lady Gaga in his flamboyant looks and behaviour, but the Queen frontman is ready to settle down as he prepares for new album The Original High.
By Stefan Kyriazis
PUBLISHED: 18:10, Wed, Apr 15, 2015 | UPDATED: 04:51, Thu, Apr 16, 2015
Adam Lambert gets a rugged new look
Gone are the satins and sequins, make-up and mad outfits. Adam Lambert simply doesn’t have the energy any more.
"Someone said to me, 'Oh you're not wearing all that crazy sh**, are you trying to tone it down?'” he explains.
“And I was like, 'No, I just got tired.’ F***! It was a lot of work!”
After taking his career to a whole new level as the frontman for Queen over the past few years – including a dazzling display on the BBC’s New Year’s Eve celebrations – it seems that Lambert has found a form of inner peace.
“The music industry is so crazy, competitive and focused,” he told Notion magazine.
“I kind of had to stop and ask myself, 'Why am I doing this? What do I want? Who am I? What am I about?' and just re-examine at everything.
“I finally became more grounded about all of the fame stuff; it's not freaking me out anymore.”
The outrageous singer was thrust into the public eye in 2009 when he finished as runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol and his debut album For Your Entertainment went to No.3 on the US charts.
He followed that with the No. 1 album Trespassing and hit the headlines as the first openly gay American male pop star.
But now the flamboyant star admits that it was a lot to deal with so quickly.
"There were certain ways in which I triumphed and certain ways in which I stumbled a little bit,” he admits.
“Unfortunately, people were watching while I was learning."
Adam Lambert on the cover of Notion Magazine
His upcoming third album The Original High marks a new direction and newfound maturity for the 33-year-old.
“I think one of the things I've been learning is the 'less is more' approach to a lot of things. Less is a little easier," he says.
“I've done the more bubblegum stuff, I've done the camp stuff, and now I want to encourage people to face their sh**.
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“I want to show them the part of me that's not all polished… I want it to be real, you know?”
Adam Lambert’s new single Ghost Town is out on April 21, the album The Original High follows later this year
Link: www.express.co.uk/entertainment/music/570686/adam-lambert-new-album-interview-new-pictures
Adam Lambert 'Was Flying Blind' When He Came Out: See His 'Notion' Magazine Cover
By Natalie Weiner | April 15, 2015 6:25 PM EDT
Adam Lambert in the new issue of Notion Magazine.
Darren Black/Notion Magazine
Six years after American Idol, Adam Lambert is back with his third studio album The Original High -- an album that, he tells the U.K.'s Notion magazine, is designed "to encourage people to face their shit." Lambert has been doing some serious self-examination since his critically acclaimed but commercially disappointing sophomore release Trespassing, and talked about his journey to self-acceptance in the interview.
“I came out five years ago in a scene where I didn't have a lot of people to look to or a blueprint for advice,” he tells Notion. “I was flying blind. At that time, I was reading things that were being written about me and it was affecting me both negatively and positively. It was really intense to get dropped into that whole world really quickly.”
When asked about his always distinctive look, Lambert says, “On the one hand, maybe I thought that's what I had to do to be an artist, but there was also a part of me that was terrified, which was kind of hiding behind that a little bit. All of the make-up and the crazy clothes and all the over the top stuff...it's kind of a defense mechanism in a way.”
The pop singer is nothing if not self-aware, telling the magazine there are "certain ways in which I triumphed and certain ways in which I stumbled a little bit. Unfortunately, people were watching while I was learning."
Link: www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6531889/adam-lambert-notion-magazine-cover-interview?utm_source=twitter
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What to do now to support Adam's new single
Things to do this week
1. Remember to have fun and get ready to enjoy the music!
2. If you do not stream music already, pick a streaming service you like and set up an account. Spotify is a good choice. You need to use an email address and/or Facebook account. I have an email/Facebook account I use for many Adam-related activities. It keeps this stuff isolated from any information about me and my life.
>> The following services are counted for BOTH the Billboard Singles and Album Chart: Amazon Prime Audio On-Demand, Beats Music Audio On-Demand, Google Play Audio On-Demand, Medianet Audio On-Demand, Medianet Audio Tethered, Rdio Audio On-Demand Plays (including non-DMCA radio), Rdio Audio Tethered Plays, Rhapsody Audio On-Demand Plays, Rhapsody Audio Tethered Plays, Slacker Audio On-Demand Plays, Spotify Audio On-Demand Plays (including non-DMCA radio), Xbox Music Audio On-Demand Plays (including non-DMCA radio) and Xbox Music Audio Tethered Plays.
>> The following services are ONLY tracked by Nielsen for the SINGLES chart: Amazon Prime Audio Radio Streaming, AOL Radio (powered by Slacker) Audio Radio Streaming, Milk (part of Slacker) Audio Radio Streaming, Rhapsody Audio Radio Streaming, Slacker Audio Radio Streaming, Vevo on YouTube Video On-Demand Plays, YouTube Video On-Demand Plays, VidZone Video On-Demand Plays and VidZone Video Video Streaming (non-demand).
>> Caution: Amazon Prime only offers limited new releases and there is not sign that "Ghost Town" will be available on Amazon Prime. If you are a Prime customer, check out the free Spotify service. It is easy to use and really is free.
Spotify On-Demand is a great choice -- counts for all the Billboard Charts: You need to download Spotify and install it, but I think it is worth the effort. This is my fav streaming site and it has the most influential playlists for pop music. Set up your account and follow artists with a lot of current hits (Mark Ronson would be a good choice) and follow Adam if you like him
. Tip: Streaming Adam’s music now will not help his new song chart when it is released.
3. Use social media. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, forums, etc. to post about Adam’s new music, post positive comments on articles about him, share news about Adam. Be talkative!!
4. If you don't already know it, find your local Mainstream Top 40 station and HAC radio Station. Go to their website and decide how you can connect with them. (If you don’t know your station, search on Google: <city name> “Top 40 Radio” or "Hot Adult Contemporary radio".)
You might want to:
• Download their app to your phone.
• Join their e-mail mailing list.
• Like the station on Facebook.
• Follow them on Twitter.
• Follow their important DJs on Twitter – usually this is the Morning Drive-Time Show and the Evening Drive-Time Show.
• Be nice!!! I believe in karma. Adam fans have a reputation for being passionate but very nice. Let’s keep that rep alive and well
Do this so you know when they have contests that involve Adam and for song battle info. When you learn about something cool, pass it on!
Unless Adam or his management ask fans to request his song, do not make any requests.
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The Original High – New Music Watch!!Last update: 4.13.15 by Q3
So we have some bits.
Album title: The Original High
Album release date: Summer 2015
Genre: Pop/Rhythmic
Musical influences – House, Deep House, some R&B (Sources: The Brit Awards Red Carpet Interviews recorded February 25, 2015)
First single: “Ghost Town” releasing April 21, 2015
Tempo: “awesome” Source: Maxwell (Z100 DJ), Twitter 3.18.15
Vocals: “as strong as ever” Source: Maxwell (Z100 DJ), Twitter 3.18.15
Overall effect: Bonkers, Official Chart Company, 4.12.15
Tracklist (not in order, number of tracks is unknown)
1. The Original High, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
2. Ghost Town – first single, written by Max Martin, Tobias Karlsson, Erik Tobias, Ali Payami, and Brandon Lowry (AKA Sterling Fox).
Source: Warner Chappell se.warnerchappell.com/song-details/WW010474375000
Sterling Fox @mrsterlingfox • 3.24.15 So this is coming bit.ly/1BIFmU9 @adamlambert new song i wrote with him
3. Another Lonely Night, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
4. Underground, written by Adam Lambert and _______________
5. TBD, written by Adam Lambert and ________________
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Personnel:
Credits:
Executive Producers: Max Martin and Shellback
Vocals: Adam Lambert
Collaborators who might have worked on a track that ended up on the album
U.K. singer-songwriter Joe Janiak (source Billboard March 20, 2014)
Swedish singer and songwriter Tove Lo (source Billboard March 20, 2014)
Several possible songwriters from the TOH songwriting camp: Tobias Lundgren, Tim Mikael Larsson, Johan Fransson, Paul Aiden, Oscar Gorres, Iya, and Hayley Michelle Aitken. (source: Harry Fox song registration April 26, 2015)
Carl Falk (source: Twitter February 16, 2014)
SECTION AND THREAD FOR THE ORIGINAL HIGH!!
adamtopia.com/thread/2854/original-high
Post news in the daily news thread but if it is important information about the album it would be great if you can add it to the album thread. That will make it easier to find in the future.
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Adamtopia CalendarSince Adam is headed into a solo music promotional period, I am including some general pop music events. They will be in black italics. Events that involve Adam are in Purple. Events that involve Q+AL are in Blue-Violet
Today: Adam is doing phone interviews with radio stations. These will most likely be broadcast later in the week and early next week.
April 20, 2015: "Ghost Town" will be on the radio in the US -- not officially confirmed.
April 21, 2015: "Ghost Town" will be released for sale in the US, Canada and some other markets.
April 28, 2015: "Ghost Town" Radio Impact Date, Rhythmic Crossover (source FMQB)
May TBA "Ghost Town" will be released in the UK.
May 17, 2015 Billboard Music Awards, Las Vegas, NV
May 12-13, 2015 American Idol Finale, Los Angeles, CA
Summer 2015: Adam's Third Studio Album, "The Original High" will be released.
August 30, 2015 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), Los Angeles, CA
Queen + Adam Lambert South America Mini Tour
AKA “Don’t Stop Them Now Tour”
September 16, 2015 Q+AL Sao Paulo, Brazil, Ibirapuera Arena
September 18, 2014 Q+AL at Rock in Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, City of Rock
September 21, 2015 Q+AL Porto Alegre, Rio Gande do Sol, Brazil, Bibantinho Arena
September 25, 2015 Q+AL Buenos Aires, Argentina, GEBA Arena (not confirmed)
September 26, 2015 Q+AL Buenos Aires, Argentina, GEBA Arena (not confirmed)
More dates may be announced, Chile has been mentioned by Queen sources. There is a totally unconfirmed rumor they will go to Mexico.
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The Adamtopia guidelines are quite simple. To be a member of Adamtopia...
1. You must be an Adam fan.
2. You must be respectful of other members. Feel free to express your opinion, but be glitterier and golden.
3. Strive to be funny, entertaining or informative when you post. Avoid posting something that has already been posted.
4. Never question anyone's right to post, the appropriateness of a topic or define the proper way for an Adam fan or Adamtopia Member to behave. Let the moderators do their job.
More rules will be added if the need arises but, if everyone follows these rules, we will not need a lot of rules.
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plunge4patients, thursdaynext and wilis!!
