The Chainsmokers

Paris' Succeeds 'closer' Atop Hot Dance/electronic Songs

... Nielsen Music (along with a slice of chart points from club play). Additionally, The Chainsmokers debut at No. 6 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs with their Coldplay collaboration "Something Just Like This," the former's seventh top 10 (and Coldplay's second), tying the twosome with Avicii, David Guetta and Zedd for the second-most after Harris (10). "Something" - which, along with  "Paris," is from the pair's debut full-length, Memories…Do Not Open (due April 7) - starts with 3.7 million U. S. streams and 33,000 sold. The Chainsmokers also dominate Dance/Mix Show Airplay , as "Paris" rebounds 2-1 for a second chart-topping week. Meanwhile, The Weeknd notches his sixth top 10 on the chart with "I Feel It Coming," featuring Daft Punk , which earns its third top 10 (12-9). The song is the follow-up to "Starboy," which reached No. 2 in November … during the record 20-week reign of "Closer.". A PLACE IN THE TOP ...

The 5 Best Songs You Need To Hear This Week

... formula: one part pleasing electronic drops from The Chainsmokers, one part soaring orchestral rock from Coldplay, one part Chris Martin's pleasant lyrics. Stir, and serve up in the form "Something Just Like This," the newest collaboration from two of popular music's most consistent success stories. "Love," Lana Del Rey. Lana Del Rey returned this week with a surprise new single, "Love," a slow-burning, dreamy track that sees her make good use of her signature breathy voice and romantic imagery. From the grainy, filtered music video to the throwback lyrics, Del Rey pays an ode to the beauty of youth and retro glamour, echoing earlier work like "Video Games" and "Blue Jeans.". "Selfish," Future feat. Rihanna. Rihanna may have come up empty-handed at the Grammys this year, but she's not letting that get in the way of her consistent streak of hot features. This week, she lends her supple vocals to Future's "Selfish" off ...

Coldplay, The Chainsmokers, Ellie Goulding To Headline 2017 Global Citizen Festival Hamburg

... to help the world's most vulnerable citizens. "In bringing the Global Citizen Festival to Germany for the first time, we are calling on the G 20 to take action and responsibility for moving forward on the Global Goals," said Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans in a statement. "They have had two years to address the Goals, and while some leaders are stepping up, others are engaging with empty promises. As Global Citizens, we do not accept this; we do not accept the status quo or believe these issues are beyond our capacity to fix. With the support of the international community and our partners convened in Hamburg this July, the G 20 leaders will hear our call. Together we will make a lasting impact for generations to come.". The group said that less than two years after the adoption of the  Global Goals for Sustainable Development , "little progress has been made and world leaders are not being held accountable, with many retreating to isolationism. The G 20 Summit is a critical moment of accountability for the world’s most powerful leaders, who are uniquely placed to mobilize the political will and financial resources needed to fight inequality and poverty.". Global Citizens ...

Oliver Heldens Calls Out The Chainsmokers

... The Chainsmokers are already one of the most polarizing figures in the EDM world and their latest single hasn’t done anything to rest this issue. Many people have pointed out how similar the song is to the group’s hit ‘Roses’ and how it caters to the mainstream and doesn’t offer anything innovative or new. Well Oliver Heldens decided to put his own two cents into the conversation in a series of now deleted tweets. Maybe I have to listen a couple more times, but imo I’ve heard waaay better stuff by either @coldplay or @The Chainsmokers #Hype Hype. — Oliver Heldens (@Oliver Heldens) March 4, 2017. think I finally understand the hype around @marshmellomusic though. It’s very different, blending the @flumemusic cool wave w happy ‘EDM’. — Oliver Heldens (@Oliver Heldens) March 4, 2017. Thing is I hate top melodies which don’t say anything. When 1 easy melody brings different/controversy emotions, that’s the best imo. — Oliver Heldens (@Oliver Heldens) March 4, 2017. Have a listen to The Chainsmokers’ latest hit below and ...