(And if you’re wondering about Carrey’s connection to The Weeknd, the two are mutual fans and neighbors in Los Angeles who struck up an unlikely friendship a couple years ago.)īut The Weeknd - who apparently scrapped some more downbeat material that would have made us even more depressed - does his best to pump us up with euphoric beats in the first third of “Dawn FM,” which plays like his answer to Dua Lipa’s “Future Nostalgia” or Lady Gaga’s “Chromatica.” The Weeknd headlined the Super Bowl halftime show last February. Serving as the DJ on 103.5 Dawn FM, Jim Carrey - yes, actor Jim Carrey - guides you on your way in the intro: “You’ve been in the dark for way too long/It’s time to walk into the light/And accept your fate with open arms/Scared? Don’t worry/We’ll be there to hold your hand/And guide you through this painless transition.”Ĭlearly, someone forgot to tell Omicron about this “transition” we’re supposed to be having.
The struggle has been real.īut “Dawn FM,” playing like a sequel of sorts to “After Hours,” is actually designed to help you emerge from the darkness into the light. So it’s no wonder that the pop superstar looks as if he’s aged decades on the cover of his new LP, “Dawn FM,” which arrived early Friday morning. It’s been two hella long years since The Weeknd released his blockbuster “After Hours” album in March 2020, just after the pandemic had shut down the world. Super Bowl 2022 halftime show stage wasn't big enough for this family affairĬountry star Mickey Guyton rocks national anthem at 2022 Super BowlĮminem leads Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations The best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows of all time Lizzo gets real with 'Big Grrrls' competition series on Prime Video