Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Freshlyground Announces Tour Dates
The South African band, featured on Shakira's world cup song "Wakka Wakka," announced their North American tour dates.
June 24 Northampton, MA
June 25 New Haven, MA
June 26 New York City, NY
June 27 Boston, MA
June 28 Montreal, CA
June 30 Chicago, IL
July 2 Toronto, CA
July 6 Washington, DC
July 8 Quebec City, CA
July 9 S. Burlington, VT
July 10 Pasadena, CA
Beyonce Reinterprets "Get Me Bodied"
Beyonce reworked her hit, adult, "Get Me Bodied" for Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Campaign. The campaign is to help fight obesity among children, and people in general I guess. Jay Z's wife did a superb job of taking out the sexual lyrics and dancing; making it perfect for kids to do. For some reason this made me like her more.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
New Music - Alison Carney "Japanese Candy"
You can hear both the natural talent and hard work she puts into her vocals. I would love to see her on a bill with Jill Scott or Erykah Badu.
Junior Boys Announce Tour Dates
You can listen to their new track "Banana Ripple" here.
06-09 Toronto, Ontario - Phoenix Concert Theatre
06-10 Ottawa, Ontario - Mavericks
06-11 Montreal, Quebec - La Sala Rossa
06-12 Cambridge, MA - Middle East
06-14 New York, NY - Webster Hall
06-16 Washington, DC - Black Cat
06-17 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's
06-18 Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theater
06-20 Atlanta, GA - The Earl
06-21 Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge
06-22 Louisville, KY - Headliners
06-24 Chicago, IL - Metro
06-25 Pontiac, MI - The Pike Room at the Crofoot
06-30 London, England - XOYO
New Discovery - Frank Turner "Long Live The Queen"
He reminds me of Jack Penate; the voice and music style.
Lollapalooza Lineup Announced
I'm so mad at myself for not getting the $60 three day passes; not too mad since it was a secret sale. You can see the full list on the official website.
Kings of Leon Announce Summer Tour
* Jiffy Lube Live is not close to DC
July 25: Orange Beach, Ala. (The Wharf)
July 27: Atlanta, Ga. (Aaron's Lakewood Amphitheater)
July 29: Dallas, Tex. (Gexa Energy Pavilion)
July 30: Houston, Tex. (Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion)
Aug. 02: Tampa, Fla. (1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre)
Aug. 05: West Palm Beach, Fla. (Cruzan Amphitheater)
Aug. 05: Charlotte, N.C. (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater)
Aug. 06: Virginia Beach, Va. (Farm Bureau Live)
Aug. 09: Washington D.C. (Jiffy Lube Live)*
Aug. 10: Wantagh, N.Y. (Nikon @ Jones Beach)
Aug. 12: Camden, N.Y. (Susquehanna Bank Center)
Monday, April 25, 2011
New Music Video - Heavenly States ft. Britt Daniel "Berlin Wall"
The Heavenly States (ft. Britt Daniel) - "Berlin Wall" from Hippies Are Dead on Vimeo.
Britt Daniel is the lead singer of Spoon by the way.
Live - Jill Scott
Check Out Some Footage Of Jill Scott In Concert In NYC! from the.LIFE Files on Vimeo.
Jill Scott performed in NYC at the listening session for her new album The Light of the Sun.Beastie Boys Stream New Album
Watch live streaming video from beastieboys at livestream.com
The Beastie Boys streamed their whole new album Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2 from Madison Square Garden.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
New Music - Beyonce "Run The World(Girls)"
I was waiting til it was official, cause sometimes the demos and the final versions can be extremely different. Her biggest fans seem to not like it, but perhaps after a couple more listens they will change their minds. I think it is hot, but over produced; too many cooks in the kitchen.
New Music Video - Beastie Boys "Make Some Noise"
Haha at Elijah Wood saying "There were so many hot chicks at that party." It just doesn't sound right coming from him. They must have had the best time making this video, considering who is in it. I think everyone who has ever worked at or been to 30 Rockefeller Plaza, aka NBC Studios, is in this video.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Just Cause - Fleetwood Mac "Dreams"
This is one of those songs that made me want to be a musician. Pure magnificence.
R.I.P Gerrard Smith
"We are very sad to announce the death of our beloved friend and bandmate, Gerard Smith, following a courageous fight against lung cancer. Gerard passed away the morning of April 20th, 2011. We will miss him terribly."
Patrick Stump Becomes A Hooligan
Patrick Stump announced that he will be joining Bruno Mars and Janelle Monae on the Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour for select dates. I think he fits right in. His dates on the Hooligans Tour are below, and you can see all his tour dates here.
05-17 Grand Prairie, TX @ Verizon Theatre
05-18 Houston, TX @ Reliant Arena
05-20 Montgomery, AL @ Jubilee CityFest
05-22 Windsor, ON @ Caesars Windsor
Rihanna and Foo Fighters Have Something In Common
They are both #1 on a Billboard chart this week. The Foo Fighters have their first #1 album, on the Billboard Hot 200, with the debut of their latest Wasting Light. This is a bit surprising considering their popularity, but not so surprising because many popular acts have gone decades without a number one album or single. Other notable debuts are Paul Simon at #4, he hasn't had a number one album, with So Beautiful Or So What. And Jessie J at #11 with Who You Are; a little disappointing, but America hasn't really had the chance to get to know her yet.
New Music - Kenton Dunson ft. Garrett Anderson "Rolling Stone"
Rolling Stone f/ Garrett Anderson by Kenton Dunson
I'm really feeling the latest stuff he has released.
2011 Hard Summer Festival Line Up Announced
Animal Collective US Tour Dates Announced
Full tour date list below:
5-14 Minehead, England - All Tomorrow's Parties
05-16 Eastbourne, England - Winter Gardens
05-17 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso
05-18 Brussels, Belgium - Les Nuit
05-19 Cologne, Germany - Electron
05-20 Berlin, Germany - Melt Wee
05-21 Warsaw, Poland - Stodola
05-22 Krakow, Poland - TBA
05-23 Vienna, Austria - Arena Vienna
05-24 Zagreb, Croatia - Pogon Jedinstvo
05-25 Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
05-26&27 Dudingen, Switzerland - Bad Bonn Festival Kilbi
05-28 Barcelona, Spain - Primavera Sound Festival
07-07 Orlando, FL - Beacham Theatre
07-08 Alpharetta, GA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
07-09 Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion
07-12 Brooklyn, NY - Prospect Park Bandshell
07-13 Millvale, PA - Mr. Smalls Theatre
07-15 Chicago, IL - Pitchfork Music Festival
Music News - Oasis, Gold Panda, Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas to Launch Music Academy in New York(Billboard)
Gold Panda: Breaking Down Found Sound(NPR)
Lil Wayne Is Full Of Pomp & Circumstance On His ‘Tha Carter IV’ Album Cover(Idolator)
Liam Gallagher Says He and Noel Are 'Over and Done With'(Spinner)
Cool & Dre Launch Epidemic Joint Venture with Interscope(Billboard)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Music News - Beyonce, Lykke Li, Lupe Fiasco, Foster The People
Lupe Fiasco, Matt & Kim, Lil B Performing at MTV O Awards
Listen: Beyoncé Teams With Major Lazer
Foster The People’s Mark Foster Fawns Over Kanye West At Coachella
Lykke Li Postpones UK Dates After Badly Hurting Her Back
Blink-182 Postpones European Tour to Finish Album
The Decemberists Expand Tour Again
Nicki Minaj And Drake Playfully Interview Each Other
Arcade Fire Confirm Expanded 'Suburbs'
Coachella - Two Door Cinema Club
I'm getting increasingly jealous of the people who were at Coachella.
Monday, April 18, 2011
New Music Video - Project Jenny, Project Jan "Lucky Me"
"Lucky Me" by Project Jenny, Project Jan from sammy rubin on Vimeo.
The images used in the video were created by Hikmet Barutçugil, an amazing artist who works with the marbling technique seen in the video. Read about the creation of the video here.Cover Stories - Dom "Alejandro"
I thought this would be a lot more rock; it's okay. As Simon would say, it sounds like bad karaoke.
New Music - Estelle ft. Rick Ross "Break My Heart"
B-/C+ Sounds like a mix of a Sade and a Maybach Music song.
New Music Video - Arctic Monkeys "Don't Sit Down Cause Ive Moved Your Chair"
It looks like you should be able to watch this in 3D. I'm getting nothing from this video, but I still love them.
Coachella - Kanye West
If you haven't heard yet, Kanye West demolished Coachella. Everyone, celebrities, other artists, fans, non fans, agreed he took it to another level. Thanks to technology you too can watch Mr. West prove why he was the headliner here. Enjoy!
Coachella - Mumford & Sons "Thistle and Weeds"
This has been a great year for Mumford & Sons. I'm glad they are getting the recognition they deserve. Watch more of their Coachella set here.
Coachella - Arcade Fire "Wake Up"
Do you like balloons? Do you like Canadian artist who made a breakthrough in the US this year? Then watch this video.
The Kings of Leon/Glee Feud Is Over
Stop planting your victory gardens, the war is over.
"We don't hold grudges. I'll just be glad when I can check my Google alerts and don't have to read anything about us and 'Glee,' that'll be a wonderful feeling."~ Nathan Followill
The whole thing was just silly. Watch Kings of Leon perform at Coachella above.
New Music Video - Outasight "So What"
This is a little glimpse into SXSW, for those of you like me who have never been.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
New Music - Jennifer Lopez "Papi"
Her vocals are lazy, and the music sounds like the theme song to "Khloe and Kourtney Do Miami." I can hear it playing in LIV(a Miami club if you didn't know)right now.
The Next Best Thing To Being At Coachella
...watching it on the internet. 5 Gum is streaming all three days of the concert. If you were unable to make it to Coachella this year, but you would still like to watch the performances live, you can do so here.
New Music Video - Britney Spears "Til The World Ends"
This is the "Dance" version. Beyonce is a dancer, Ciara is a dancer, even Lady Gaga dances some, Britney Spears is not a dancer. She is an upper body gyrator.
Music News - Johnny Cash, Coachella, Lady Gaga, Royal Bangs,
Pitchfork 3D Launches on Record Store Day
Plug Pulled on Cee Lo, Lauryn Hill Squeezes Extra Song at Coachella 2011
UPDATE: Hear Lady Gaga’s New Single “Judas”
Royal Bangs Work with Flaming Flips, Sparklehorse Members On 'Flux Outside'
The Shins Return: New Song, Outside Lands Set
Johnny Cash's Boyhood Home to Be Restored, Honorary Festival Announced
Billboard Bits: Pauly D Up For Three-Record Deal with 50 Cent, Odd Future's Earl Sweatshirt Discovered
Plug Pulled on Cee Lo, Lauryn Hill Squeezes Extra Song at Coachella 2011
UPDATE: Hear Lady Gaga’s New Single “Judas”
Royal Bangs Work with Flaming Flips, Sparklehorse Members On 'Flux Outside'
The Shins Return: New Song, Outside Lands Set
Johnny Cash's Boyhood Home to Be Restored, Honorary Festival Announced
Billboard Bits: Pauly D Up For Three-Record Deal with 50 Cent, Odd Future's Earl Sweatshirt Discovered
Cover Stories - Amber Riley "Someone Like You"
I had planned on not posting anymore Adele covers, but Ms. Riley's voice is just too amazing. Why the heck is Gwyenth Paltrow singing the Adele song on Glee. Amber Riley is still underused on that show. While Ryan Murphy was so wrapped up in Kings of Leon not wanting their music on the show, he isn't using the talent he already has. Useless.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Coachella - Robyn Answers Some Questions
Robyn is oh so adorable in this Q&A she did for Coachella. Watch to see who she is dying to see at Coachella.
Foreign Friday - Andreya Triana
Country: England
Her debut album Lost Where I Belong, released last fall, has received great reviews. You can read more about the soulful Brit here, and download the excellent Flying Lotus remix of "Lost Where I Belong" here.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
New Music Video - Jill Scott "Shame"
Jill Scott's hometown of Philly is well represented in this video; with several Philly artists involved. Ms. Scott looks great. I'm starting to like this song more, but I still don't like it as much as her other stuff.
New Music Video - Jessie J "Nobody's Perfect"
1)Boo to Blackberry
2)There is a lot going on in this video.
3)What is her natural hair color?
4)How long did it take to get all the tar/ink off of her?
Q&A with Project Jenny, Project Jan
Project Jenny, Project Jan have more than just an interesting name; they make great music and interesting videos to go with them. So I was quite pleased when they said they would answer some of my questions.
1) How did you come up with your name?
We're not so sure. We do know that the name has evolved into these 2 characters who, to me and Jeremy, have taken on personalities of their own. They kind of guide the direction of the band, or vice versa, but they are a crucial element of us.
2) Was there a reason you stopped at a duo?
We still are a duo. We have a couple of musicians who help us with live show now, which is a new thing. With the arrangements of some of the new songs being more live instrument driven we knew we couldn't do it just by ourselves anymore off a laptop.
3) How has Brooklyn influenced your music?
Not so sure... I don't have anything to compare it to.
4)There has been controversy about bands refusing to license their music for Glee. Would you allow a show like Glee or a show in general to use your music? Why or why not?
Only if Gwyneth Paltrow were to perform it.
New Music Video - The Decemberists "This Is Why We Fight"
Interesting; very Lord of the Flies meets Mad Max.
His Highness Graces The Lopez Tonight Show
Prince's talking voice is just so dang smooth. He should do a late night radio show. Watch his performances here.
New Music Video - Bruno Mars "The Lazy Song"
Someone has been taking notes from Ok Go on how to make a cute video.
New Music Video - Atmosphere "She's Enough"
They sound like Lonely Island, which is not an insult, he just sounds like them at times during the song. The video is cute, almost anything with preschoolers is cute though.
Cover Stories - JoJo "Whenever You're Around"
The woman can sang. I forgot how great Jojo's voice is, and it sounds like it has actually gotten better than it was. She needs to finally put out her new album. Or better yet, her record company needs to finally put out her new album. Watch her cover "Golden" and other R&B hits here.
New Music - Jill Scott ft. Anthony Hamilton "So In Love"
Jill Scott - So In Love by missjillscott
"So In Love" will be the first single off Jill Scott's new album Light of the Sun. This is more I like it; I'm still not feeling "Shame."
This Is Why I Love Adele
Adele is on the cover of the new issue of Rolling Stone, and she once again proves why she is better than her peers.
"I love seeing Lady Gaga's boobs and bum. I love seeing Katy Perry's boobs and bum. Love it. But that's not what my music is about. I don't make music for eyes. I make music for ears."Read more from her interview here.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Robyn Continues To Dance On Her Own
Robyn made her Ellen Degeneres Show debut today, performing "Dancing On My Own." She has the craziest amount of energy; I love it.
Just Cause - The Rural Alberta Advantage "Stamp"
Lol. That's exactly what I'm thinking when I go to concerts; from both the female and male perspective. Okay, not exactly, but pretty close. You can download "Stamp" here.
Just Cause - The Boxer Rebellion "No Harm"
I love songs that sound hauntingly beautiful. You know, the ones that play during climatic scenes in movies and on tv; during a car crash or a surgery on Grey's Anatomy. You can download it here.
New Music Video - Lost in the Trees "All Alone in an Empty House"
It is like the open credits of True Blood.
"The video is a visual symphony of sometimes disturbing, other times beautiful imagery. It follows the song's progression from bitterness to redemption -- from shotgun-knife standoff to a night sky filled with rising lanterns. It required band members to endure hardships like hanging from a tree between flaming ropes and being dragged facedown through dirt and leaves." ~ Ari Picker
SXSW- 1, 2, 3
Nic Snyder and Josh Sickels make up the duo 1, 2, 3, who sing one of my new favorite songs, "Riding Coach," after the jump. They stopped by AOL Music during SXSW to talk about making music for themselves and how that led them to their current band.
Jessie J Schools 106 & Park
Jessie J has been on a extensive US promo tour for her just released debut album Who You Are. She made a stop by BET's 106 & Park, and hopefully made some new teen fans. "Mama Knows Best" isn't my favorite track on the album, but she sure knows how to perform it. Watch her interview after the jump.
New Music Video - Rick Ross ft. Drake "Made Men"
Have you seen a rap video? Then you have seen this video. Is it me or has Drake been looking better lately? Hmm.
Music News - Paul Simon, VMAs, Beyonce, Sting, Odd Future
2011 MTV Video Music Awards Return To Los Angeles
Alicia Keys to Toast 'Songs in A Minor' Anniversary with Deluxe Release, Concert
Odd Future Book Tour
Jessie J Performs ‘Who You Are’ Tracks On ‘Today’
Paul Simon, Foo Fighters Added to 2011 iTunes Festival
Beyonce Working on Music Video for New Single: Report
Fleet Foxes Extend Tour
Sting Goes Unplugged For ‘The Cherrytree House Sessions, Vol. 1′
The New Deal to Break Up After 2011
Alicia Keys to Toast 'Songs in A Minor' Anniversary with Deluxe Release, Concert
Odd Future Book Tour
Jessie J Performs ‘Who You Are’ Tracks On ‘Today’
Paul Simon, Foo Fighters Added to 2011 iTunes Festival
Beyonce Working on Music Video for New Single: Report
Fleet Foxes Extend Tour
Sting Goes Unplugged For ‘The Cherrytree House Sessions, Vol. 1′
The New Deal to Break Up After 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Just Cause - Will.I.Am ft. Justin Timberlake
I have no idea the origins of this track. It sounds like a demo for something that wasn't released.
Album Review - Brett Dennen "Loverboy"
Brett Dennen combines folk, afro-beats, and funk to make his own brand of music that works partly because of his unique voice. His latest release, Loverboy, keeps in step with his last album. A great collection of sometimes thought provoking, yet fun tracks that some how surprise you with how great they are; both lyrically and musically. You can listen to the whole album here.
Stand out tracks: "Only Rain," "Comeback Kid," "Song For Leaving"
New Music - Beastie Boys "Tadlock's Glasses"
Live - The Boxer Rebellion
They are on Billboard's Tastemaker Chart as well as one of their 2011 Artist to Watch.
Cover Stories - The Duke Spirit "Dancing On My Own"
The Duke Spirit reworked Robyn's hit dance track "Dancing On My Own." It's okay; nothing to write home about. Sort of not fair to say since the original is a dance track and this is an acoustic rock version, but it is what it is.
Monday, April 11, 2011
New Music - Arctic Monkeys "Don't Sit Down Cause I Moved Your Chair"
Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair by arcticmonkeys
Definitely didn't expect this, but at the same time it is on par with the Arctic Monkeys style. I like it.
Definitely didn't expect this, but at the same time it is on par with the Arctic Monkeys style. I like it.
New Music Video - Young The Giant "Cough Syrup"
It's a little odd cause the lead singers vocals sound distant in the video and the shot it in the Woodstock footage style so it looks blurry, but it suits them.
New Music Video - Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill, and Chester French "Play Your Part"
They were smart for putting Chester French on the track. His voice adds that little extra something. He and Mr. Hudson just have those type of voices. The video itself is quite basic.
New Discovery - Mystery Roar "Fantasies"
Mayhem - Mystery Roar from Mystery Roar on Vimeo.
I love this video; parts of it freak me out though. The Bostonians, I think they are from Boston, have opened for Das Racist, Neon Indian, and recently Patrick Stump. They make 80's sounding dance music, similar to Chromeo and Neon Indian but more mellow. Listen to their self-titled EP and watch their videos here.Cover Stories - David Cook "Rolling In The Deep"
After John Legend did it, every one else should have decided to not try. Cook doesn't do ruin the song, but he doesn't come close to the greatness that is Adele's or Legend's versions.
Music News - Britney Spears, Rihanna, U2, Liam Gallagher, Chris Brown
Britney Spears, Rihanna Team for 'S&M' Remix: Listen
The Billboard Music Awards Are Back With Rihanna And Jennifer Lopez
Liam Gallagher Not Turning into 'F---ing Bono' Despite 'Spiritual Connection'
Woodsist Fest Returns
Chris Brown Heads Into The Studio With Joe Jonas — Nothing Broken So Far
U2 Break Biggest Tour Ever Record in Sao Paulo
The Billboard Music Awards Are Back With Rihanna And Jennifer Lopez
Liam Gallagher Not Turning into 'F---ing Bono' Despite 'Spiritual Connection'
Woodsist Fest Returns
Chris Brown Heads Into The Studio With Joe Jonas — Nothing Broken So Far
U2 Break Biggest Tour Ever Record in Sao Paulo
Saturday, April 9, 2011
New Music - Sade ft. Jay Z "The Moon And The Sky Remix"
Listen to it here.
Live - Erykah Badu "Fall In Love (Your Funeral)
ERYKAH BADU IN STUDIO from Creative Control on Vimeo.
She performed this song in the studio for some family and friends. Enjoy her baduness.Music News - Prince, Daft Punk, Nicki Minaj, Raekwon
Nicki Minaj Confirms She’s In Talks To Join Britney Spears’ Summer Tour
Lil Wayne European Tour Not Canceled, Says Management
Raekwon Hits the Road
Daft Punk Auction Ferrari From 'Electroma' for Japan Tsunami Relief
Prince To Sexify Los Angeles With 21-Date Welcome 2 America Tour
Augustana Owns Its Sound on Self-Titled Third Album
Lil Wayne European Tour Not Canceled, Says Management
Raekwon Hits the Road
Daft Punk Auction Ferrari From 'Electroma' for Japan Tsunami Relief
Prince To Sexify Los Angeles With 21-Date Welcome 2 America Tour
Augustana Owns Its Sound on Self-Titled Third Album
Friday, April 8, 2011
Foreign Friday - Braids
I'm a tad bit busy at work to do a full write up on them now. So here is a synopsis: they are from Montreal, their debut album Native Speaker was released this year, and they are cooler than me. Download "Plath Heart" here.
New Music Video - Neon Trees "Your Surrender" Prom Edition
Neon Trees' "Your Surrender" is featured in the movie Prom, so they made a Prom version.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Donald Glover Had a Late Night
He does a bit of a Childish Gambino, I know they are not two different people, song at the end. I love this man too much.
Throwback - Common ft. Lauryn Hill "Retrospect For Life"
Hahaha, his acting has not gotten any better; okay maybe a little better. This is back when there were more than a few rappers actually rapping about real issues.
Mya -> Sisqo -> Ja Rule -> Charlie Baltimore -> Ghostface Killah -> Mary J. Blige -> Common -> Lauryn Hill. I think that is a great person to stop on for Throwback Thursday. Check out one of my favorite Lauryn Hill videos after the jump. I hope you enjoyed my trip down R&B/Hip Hop music memory lane. Comeback next week; same place, same time...maybe.
Throwback - Mary J. Blige ft. Common "Dance For Me"
If you've been following my Seven Degrees of Separation experiment, your logical guess for this would be Mary J Blige and Method Man's version of "Your All I Need." But since that was to be expected, and the fact that she was the feature on that song, I chose this one.
Throwback - Ghostface Killah ft. Mary J Blige
I actually don't remember this, hmm. Look at that Slick Rick chain.
Throwback - Charlie Baltimore ft. Ghostface Killah "Stand Up"
Probably not either of their most famous songs, but it counts for my game so it works. I'm sure when they first heard her spit they were baffled. She doesn't look like she would be this hard.
Throwback - Ja Rule ft. Charlie Baltimore "Down A** Chick"
Poor Ja Rule, I'm sure he thought he was going to beat 50 cent. And double poor Charlie Baltimore(rocked the red hair pre-Rihanna); her career/life didn't go so well. At least her daughter seems to be doing well.
Throwback - Dru Hill ft. Ja Rule "You Are Everything"
So I am playing Seven Degrees of Separation with these throwback videos. Except I don't know who I'm trying to get to. I'll figure it out as I go along. First it was Mya ft. Sisqo, now it is Dru Hill ft. Ja Rule. The bouncing...quintessential 90's dance move. Haha at Nokio's rapping.
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