Modern Chemistry have released a new video for “Everything in Gold.” The track comes from the band’s new album of the same name, due out July 7th. Pre-orders are now up.
Modern Chemistry – “Everything in Gold” Video
David Bendeth Talks 10-Year Anniversary of ‘Riot!’
David Bendeth, who produced Paramore’s Riot!, sat down with Billboard to talk about the album’s 10-year anniversary:
It’s funny, when we started the record, all of the songs that we thought were going to be singles, never were. “When It Rains,” I thought for sure was going to be a smash at radio. In fact, John Mayer heard it and said, ‘If that’s not a hit song, I quit the business.’ “Hallelujah,” we thought that was going to be the first single at some point when we were making the record. Even with “That’s What You Get,” which I think was the third single, the song was in 6/8. It’s very difficult to make something in 6/8 sound like a normal sound for Top 40. So, I felt like the risks that had been taken paid off.
Flatfoot 56 – “Forward” Video
Flatfoot 56 have released a video for “Forward.”
Silverstein – “Lost Positives”
Silverstein have released their new song “Lost Positives.”
Born Without Bones – “Takes Time” Video
Born Without Bones have released a video for “Takes Time.”
Queens of the Stone Age – “The Way You Used to Do”
Queens of the Stone Age have released debuted their new song “The Way You Used to Do.”
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Hands Like Houses Sign With Hopeless Records
Hands Like Houses have signed with Hopeless Records and released their new video for “Drift.”
Paramore’s ‘After Laughter’ Vinyl Information
Paramore have posted up an email signup form so you can be notified when After Laughter gets released on vinyl. They’ve also announced pressing and color information.
Review: Tigers Jaw – Spin
When you consider the last three or four years of Tigers Jaw’s career, spin feels a like an apt title for the band’s fifth album. After the original quintet recorded and released 2014’s stellar Charmer, the band is officially the duo of Ben Walsh and Brianna Collins. And with that foundation firmly in the ground, Tigers Jaw have released their strongest album to date in spin. Working with producer Will Yip once again – and backed by his new Atlantic Records imprint Black Cement – spin is a twelve track adventure consisting of a terrific blend of indie-pop tracks, as Collins joined Walsh with the songwriting duties. The result is stronger hooks, sweeter melodies, and an album that ascends Tigers Jaw to the very top amongst their peers.
Good Old War Announces New EPs
Good Old War will release Part of Me, the first of three new EPs, this summer. Tim Arnold has also rejoined the band. The full press release is below.
Streaming Triggers a Resurgence in the Small Record Label
Merlin, an organization made up of some of the world’s top indie labels, distributed $353 million to members over the past year — a 52 percent jump from a year earlier, the group will announce Thursday.
The credit goes to streaming — internet services like Spotify and Apple Music that give listeners access to millions of songs for a monthly fee or for free if they’re willing to hear ads. No longer needing to press and distribute physical CDs, independent record labels can now reach a global audience at lower costs — and close the gap with the Big Three of Vivendi SA’s Universal Music Group, Sony Corp.’s Sony Music Entertainment and Access Industries’ Warner Music Group.
Queens of the Stone Age Announce New Album
Queens of the Stone Age have announced their new album Villains.
The Grammys Announce Changes
The Grammys are making a few changes to their awards. Billboard reports:
Moving forward, all music creators (songwriters, producers, engineers, mixers, mastering engineers, featured artists) credited with at least 33 percent or more playing time on the winning album will be eligible to receive a Grammy in the Album Of The Year category. Previously, songwriters were not recognized in this category.
The Killers – “The Man”
The Killers’ new song “The Man” premiered on BBC Radio 1 today. It’s also up on the various streaming services.
Bowling For Soup – “Don’t Be a Dick” Video
Bowling For Soup have debuted an animated video for “Don’t Be a Dick.”