Albert Einstein once said, “A ship is always safe at the shore, but that is not what it is built for.” Lauren Mayberry takes a brave step forward on Vicious Creature, the debut solo project from the front-woman of CHVRCHES that features a fun mix of pop anthems filled with thoughtful lyrics and great beats. Mayberry mentioned in a Rolling Stone interview leading up to their release of this record that, “So much of this process has been an exercise in empowering myself to listen to my own intuition — something I really trained myself out of. That’s ultimately why you start making things — because you felt a feeling, and you wanted to articulate that somehow. I think it was important for me to relearn that kind of independence, and recognize what I bring to any table I choose to sit at.” By crafting an album different than what she has grown accustomed to creating with her bandmates, Mayberry solidifies herself as someone willing to take creative risks to grow as an artist.
Read More “Lauren Mayberry – Vicious Creature”The Used Announce 25th Anniversary Tour
The Used have announced a 25th year anniversary tour.
Read More “The Used Announce 25th Anniversary Tour”Fred Mascherino Joins Taking Back Sunday Live
Fred Mascherino joined Taking Back Sunday live for the first time in over a decade. Check out some footage from the Holiday Spectacular below.
Read More “Fred Mascherino Joins Taking Back Sunday Live”Some Users Disappointed with Spotify Wrapped
Sarah Perez, writing for TechCrunch:
Chief among the complaints are that Spotify prioritized the inclusion of an AI podcast for Wrapped over the other, clever and creative data stories that it typically offers — like those that identify your music personality, match you to a town that shares your musical tastes, describe your “audio aura,” or turn your listening history into a game you can share with friends, among other things. Others are upset over the lack of more detailed stats and the exclusion of information they’ve come to expect, like top music genres and top podcasts. Spotify declined to clarify how they decided which features to include.
Kris Roe On New Podcast Discussing The Weakerthans
Kris Roe of The Ataris is on the latest Musician’s Musician podcast talking about The Weakerthans.
Read More “Kris Roe On New Podcast Discussing The Weakerthans”Mutemath Release “Prodigal”
Mutemath have released “Prodigal” on all streaming services as part of the Distance EP.
Read More “Mutemath Release “Prodigal””Liner Notes (December 8th, 2024)
This week’s newsletter highlights a bunch of my favorite holiday music and the various pop-punk and alternative adjacent music that’s made it into my yearly listening playlists. ‘Tis the season. This week’s supporter Q&A post can be found here.
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Read More “Liner Notes (December 8th, 2024)”Underoath – “Generation No Surrender”
Underoath have released the new song “Generation No Surrender.”
Read More “Underoath – “Generation No Surrender””Michigander – “Peace of Mind”
Michigander has shared the new song “Peace of Mind.”
Read More “Michigander – “Peace of Mind””Daisy Grenade Cover “Taste”
Daisy Grenade have released a cover of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Taste.”
Read More “Daisy Grenade Cover “Taste””Ruston Kelly – “Sand in My Boots”
The Aces – “Jealous”
The Aces have released “Jealous.”
Read More “The Aces – “Jealous””Mat Kearney – “Christmas Chevrolet (Jingle Bells”
Mat Kearney has released the new holiday song “Christmas Chevrolet (Jingle Bells).”
Read More “Mat Kearney – “Christmas Chevrolet (Jingle Bells””Nightly – “Gas Station Cowboy Hats”
Nightly have released the new song “Gas Station Cowboy Hats.”
Read More “Nightly – “Gas Station Cowboy Hats””Slowly Slowly – “How Are You Mine?”
Slowly Slowly have shared the new song “How Are You Mine?”
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