Aimee Mann is on the latest episode of Song Exploder.
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Aimee Mann Breaks Down “Patient Zero” on Song Exploder
The Meaning Behind ‘After Laughter’
Hayley Williams of Paramore explained the meaning behind the band’s new album title, After Laughter, to iHeartRadio:
After Laughter is about the look on people’s faces when they’re done laughing. If you watch somebody long enough, there’s always this look that comes across their face when they’re done smiling, and I always find it really fascinating to wonder what it is that brought them back to reality. So, that’s what After Laughter is.
Blondie – “The Breaks”
Blondie have released their new song, “The Breaks,” via BrooklynVegan. The song comes from the b-side of their upcoming Record Store Day release.
The Flatliners – “Hang My Head” Video
The Flatliners have debuted their video for “Hang My Head.”
Peaness – “Same Place” Video
Peaness have released a video for “Same Place.”
Albums in Stores – Apr. 21st, 2017
Today sees new releases from Have Mercy, Sheryl Crow, and Incubus. 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.
Interview: Mike Einziger on 26 Years of Incubus and How ‘8’ Reenergized the Band
Incubus guitarist, Mike Einziger, details the inside challenges making the band’s new album 8, why working with Skrillex proved instrumental in sparking the band, his career-long curiosity with creativity, and how advances in technology have impacted modern music.
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Tim Kasher – “No Secret” Video
Tim Kasher has released a video for “No Secret.”
Coheed and Cambria Talk RSD Release
Coheed and Cambria have posted up a video of Claudio talking about the reissue of Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV for Record Store Day.
Indie Labels Can Now Window Their Album Releases on Spotify
Spotify announced today a large group of indie record labels can put releases behind a two week paywall:
Continuing a successful nine-year partnership, the agreement is structured to reflect and promote the value of Merlin’s collective offering of its members’ repertoire, while offering improved marketing and advertising opportunities and enhanced access to data. Merlin member labels can also participate in Spotify’s recently announced flexible release policy.
Cayetana – “Bus Ticket”
Cayetana’s new song, “Bus Ticket,” can be streamed below.
Bands to Play Full Albums at Riot Fest
The bands that will be playing full album sets at Riot Fest this year can be found below. Two more will be announced in the near future.
Portugal. The Man to Release Custom Cannabis Blend
Portugal. The Man will be releasing a custom cannabis blend called “Feel it Still.” The full press-release can be found below.
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Nintendo Might Be Following Up NES Classic With Mini SNES
Ashlee Kieler, writing at Consumerist:
Nostalgia lovers who missed out on scoring one of Nintendo’s mini-Classic console systems before the company discontinued the product last week, could have another chance to walk down memory lane: The gaming company is reportedly planning to follow up on that system’s popularity with a miniature Super Nintendo version. Though, if the report is true, you’ll have to wait until the holidays.
I’d buy one. I still don’t understand why Nintendo discontinued the mini-NES though.
Prince Sold More Albums Than Any Other Artist in 2016
In the year after Prince’s death on April 21, 2016, the Purple One’s catalog of albums and songs have sold a combined 7.7 million copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen Music, through the week ending April 13. Of that sum, 2.3 million were in traditional album sales, and 5.4 million were from digital song downloads.
The bulk of his album and songs sales occurred in the month after his death: 5.65 million were registered between April 21 and May 19, 2016.
Incredibly, for the full year of 2016, Prince sold more albums than any other artist — even Adele — with 2.23 million copies sold. (Adele sold 2.21 million albums last year.)