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Liner Notes (June 21st, 2019)
This week’s newsletter is brought to you by the immortal phrase, “I wish it were longer.”
A whole lot of music stuff to write about this week, including thoughts on the new Blink-182 single, the three-album drop from Dashboard Confessional, a bunch of new music, and my first impression of the new Banks album. Plus, I go through my regular media diet rundown, share a playlist of ten songs I loved last week, and write about some other stuff. This week’s supporter Q&A post can be found here.
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Isaiah Dominguez Releases New Song “When I’m Gone”
In an era where so many bands are creating their 1975 sound-alike records, Isaiah Dominguez has found a way to marry an ambient, 80’s inspired ballad, with a modern alternative twist. His new single, “When I’m Gone,” gives listeners a ballad rife with lush chorus driven guitars while still staying true to himself. Describing the process, Isaiah said, “It was really important for me to sound like myself, no matter how much this track wanted to deviate to the ‘Spotify sound’.” The single was mixed by Rian Dawson (All Time Low/Track Happy Studios), and released on Evergreen Noise Records today. The song comes from the full-length album due out next week. The single’s pulsing bass line and ethereal instrumentals makes it an ideal late-night, mood-setting tune.
Stream the song on Apple Music, Spotify, or Google Play.
Valencia Share Two New Songs
Valencia have released “California” and “RX” on streaming platforms.
Review: Baroness – Gold & Grey
In just around four months, it’ll be ten years since Baroness released their breakthrough second album Blue. A critical darling through and through, the twelve-track album explored a sound beyond metal that few if any bands could match – then and now. Over the course of their sixteen-year career, Baroness have transcended multiple styles ranging from sludge to proggy psychedelics while maintaining the aggressive sincerity that’s attracted so many passionate fans. Never a band to rest on its laurels, the Savannah, Georgia quartet once again look to reinvent their sound and re-contextualize what a metal record can be with their boldest and most triumphant effort yet – Gold & Grey.
Twenty One Pilots Share Stripped Back “Chlorine”
Twenty One Pilots of have shared “Chlorine (19.4326° N, 99.1332° W)” as part of their new Location Sessions.
Maggie Lindemann – “Friends Go” (feat. Travis Barker)
Maggie Lindemann has teamed up with Travis Barker for her new single “Friends Go.”
Foster the People – “Imagination”
Foster the People have released the new single “Imagination.”
Ten Year Anniversary Pressing of Thrice’s ‘Beggars’
A new ten year anniversary vinyl edition of Thrice’s Beggars is up for order on Bull Moose.
Hey Violet – “Close My Eyes” Video
Hey Violet have released a video for “Close My Eyes.”
Set It Off – “Hourglass” Video
Set It Off have released a video for “Hourglass.”
Imogen Heap – “The Quiet”
Imogen Heap has shared the new song, “The Quiet,” from her new project. The full press release can be found below and she’s also on the latest NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
Zara Larsson – “All The Time”
Zara Larsson has shared the new song “All The Time.”
Andrew McMahon Covers Kacey Musgraves
Andrew McMahon has covered Kacey Musgraves’s “Slow Burn” for Amazon.
Noah Gundersen Announces New Album; Streams New Song
Noah Gundersen will release his new album, Lover, on August 23rd. Today he’s shared the new song “Robin Williams” and pre-orders are now up.
Walk the Moon – “Eat Your Heart You” Video
Walk the Moon have released a video for the new song “Eat Your Heart You.”
Dashboard Confessional Releases New Acoustic Versions of Three Albums
Dashboard Confessional has released new acoustic recordings of A Mark, A Mission…, Dusk and Summer, and Alter the Ending to streaming services.
City and Colour – “Strangers”
City and Colour have shared their new song “Strangers” on all streaming platforms.
Who Hurt You – “Wish We Never Met” Video
Jack Barakat of All Time Low has shared the first song from his new project, Who Hurt You. The new song is called “Wish We Never Met” and is up on all streaming platforms. The band has signed to Fueled by Ramen Records and will release a new EP, called Stages, later this year.
Blink-182 – “Generational Divide” Video
Blink-182 have released a video, that they shot on Monday, for their new song “Generational Divide.” The song is also available on all streaming services.
Albums in Stores – Jun. 21st, 2019
Today sees new releases from Holy Ghost!, Two Door Cinema Club, and Titus Andronicus. 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.