Today sees new releases from Coldplay and Beck. If you hit read more you can see all the releases we have in our calendar for the week. Hit the quote bubble to access our forums and talk about what came out today, what albums you picked up, and to make mention of anything we may have missed.
Creeper – “Born Cold” Video
Chorus.fm Shop Sale
Our shop is having a sale until November 27th. If you’ve been eyeing Chorus.fm or AbsolutePunk.net merch, now is a great time to pick something up.
My Thanks to Dark Matter Hot Sauce
My thanks to Dark Matter Hot Sauce for sponsoring the website this week. I like hot sauces. I like trying different ones and have found that I enjoy hot sauce with a discernible flavor over just heat. I’ve personally tried the Dark Matter sauces in the past and really enjoyed them. It was a little chipotle smoky flavor, with not too much heat. They would definitely get my recommendation. For a limited time, Dark Matter Hot Sauce are selling their annual “Konstantine Hot Sauce.”
Dark Matter describes this year’s hot sauce as their most friendly hot sauce yet, and a great addition to your “everyday” sauces. Konstantine 2019 has a rich garlic flavor, traditional cayenne heat, and subtle sweet and smoky notes. It’s therefore excellent for everyday uses to enrich your dishes.
Bottles will start shipping on December 9th, with the last day to order on December 19th.
A portion of each sale is donated to The Dear Jack Foundation, founded by Andrew McMahon.
The 1975 – “Frail State of Mind” Video
The 1975 have shared a video for “Frail State of Mind.”
Kacey Musgraves Debuts New Holiday Song
Kacey Musgraves debuted the new holiday song “Glittery” on Fallon last night.
Coldplay Pause Touring Until It Can Be Environmentally Beneficial
Coldplay plan to pause all touring until their concerts can be environmentally beneficial:
“We’re taking time over the next year or two, to work out how our tour can not only be sustainable [but] how can it be actively beneficial.”
“All of us have to work out the best way of doing our job,” he continued, saying the band wanted their future tours to “have a positive impact.”
Bon Iver – “Naeem” Video
The Beths Announce New Tour
Maggie Rogers – “Love You For a Long Time”
Maggie Rogers has shared the new song “Love You For a Long Time.”
Kevin Devine to Release Cover Album of ‘Nevermind’
Kevin Devine will release a full album cover of Nirvana’s Nevermind on November 22nd. Pre-orders are now up.
Apple Launching ‘Apple Music for Business’ to Provide Music to Retail Stores
Benjamin Mayo, writing at 9to5Mac:
Apple Music is now partnering with businesses to play music at retail stores. In a partnership with PlayNetwork, businesses can sign up to Apple Music for Business plans and get licensed music to be played in their retail locations with Apple providing human-curated playlists and even custom recommendations matched to the individual store brand.
Jetty Bones Signs With Rise Records
Jetty Bones have signed with Rise Records.
Coldplay Share Two New Songs
Coldplay have shared “Daddy” and “Champion Of The World” from their upcoming album, Everyday Life.
Interview: Mat Santos of Ra Ra Riot
When Ra Ra Riot announced a headlining tour with several major cities and markets on their itinerary, I knew I had to reach out to set up an interview during their local stop to my market, in Washington, DC. I had always enjoyed the stylistics changes that the band had done from album to album, and the growth in lead singer Wes Miles could be heard easily when comparing their original sound, to what came out on their latest record Superbloom. The band graciously granted me an interview with bassist, Mat Santos, to discuss what went into the recording of the latest album as well as some insight on: the band’s formation, Wes’s vocal regimen, and the band’s plans for the future. The interview was conducted in the “green room” backstage at the 9:30 Club in DC, and I truly enjoyed the conversation that Mat and I had that evening.
New John Mulaney Special Coming to Netflix
Megh Wright, writing at Variety:
If you thought we were about to close out the year without a new comedy special from John Mulaney, think again because Netflix just revealed some very festive news: Mulaney’s new special, titled John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch, will make its debut on the streaming network on Christmas Eve. The Sack Lunch Bunch is a bit of a departure from the typical Mulaney special. As first revealed earlier this year, the special will take the format of a children’s variety show featuring sketches and musical numbers in an attempt “to recapture the magic of that bygone television era when children sang songs about their feelings with celebrity guests on funky outdoor sets.”
2020 Grammy Award Nominees Announced
Blink-182 Have Recorded a New Christmas Song
Travis Barker revealed in an interview with Hannah Stocking that Blink-182 have recorded a new Christmas song.
Drive-By Truckers – “Armageddon’s Back In Town”
Drive-By Truckers have shared their new song “Armageddon’s Back In Town.” The track comes from the band’s upcoming album, The Unraveling, due out on January 31st.
Baby Shakes – “Cause a Scene” Video
Baby Shakes have shared a new video for “Cause a Scene.”