Blake Schwarzenbach of Jawbreaker is on the first episode of the Missing Words podcast.
In our premiere episode, we discuss the relationship between nostalgia, reunions, and coming back to artistic creations after quite some time during these not-so-optimistic times.
Why exactly do certain records get dismissed by one generation only to find a whole new one appreciating it for different reasons? Why do we want bands to come back so we can experience something we may have missed being a part of?
Just a quick reminder that today Bandcamp is donating 100% of their share of sales to the Transgender Law Center. If you’re looking to pick up some new music today, that’s a great place and cause:
In response, we will be donating 100% of our share of every sale today, August 4th (from midnight to midnight Pacific Time) to the Transgender Law Center, a nonprofit organization that works tirelessly to change law, policy, and culture for the more equitable. TLC does critical policy advocacy and litigation on multiple fronts, fights for healthcare for trans veterans, defends incarcerated trans people from abuse in prisons and detention centers, supports trans immigrants, and helps trans youth tell their stories and build communities.
Martin Shkreli, the eccentric former pharmaceutical CEO notorious for a price-gouging scandal and for his snide “Pharma Bro” persona on social media, was convicted Friday on federal charges he deceived investors in a pair of failed hedge funds.
A Brooklyn jury deliberated five days before finding Shkreli guilty on three of eight counts. He had been charged with securities fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Adi Robertson, writing at The Verge:
Patreon is still tiny compared to Kickstarter, where 13 million backers have funded 128,000 successful campaigns, but it’s rapidly growing. Half its patrons and creators joined in the past year, and it’s set to process $150 million in 2017, compared to $100 million total over the past three years. The company itself has raised $47 million in funding, most recently with a $30 million round in January 2016. Conte is still funding his solo music on Patreon, and so is Pomplamoose, which nets $5,000 a song from around 1,700 supporters.
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Vox has shared their first “Earworm” video all about Radiohead’s “Videotape.” It’s pretty fascinating.
Read More “The Secret Rhythm Behind Radiohead’s “Videotape””
Car Seat Headrest has released the new song “War Is Coming (If You Want It)” on Bandcamp.
Read More “Car Seat Headrest – “War Is Coming (If You Want It)””
Léon has released a video for “Surround Me.”
New Politics will release their new album, Lost In Translation, on October 6th. They’ve also released the new song “CIA.”
Read More “New Politics Announce New Album; Stream New Song”
Steven Levy, writing for Wired:
Cochlear implants bypass the usual hearing process by embedding a device in the inner ear and connecting it via electrodes to the nerve that sends audio signals to the brain. The implant gets sound from an external microphone and sound processor that usually sits behind the ear. Until now, users have had to deal with balky remote controls to adjust the settings. And dealing with smartphones has required a separate piece of equipment that vexes communication thanks to its low quality and annoying lags. But Bahnmueller, a 49-year-old executive in automotive safety, has recently been testing a new solution. The reason I was coming through so clearly is that his over-the-ear device linked to the implant was streaming directly from his iPhone—essentially putting the conversation in his head.
Dischord Records have put their entire catalog up on Bandcamp.
Some videos from Jawbreaker’s first show in 21 years have appeared online. You can check out a few of those with the seven song setlist below.
Avenged Sevenfold have shared their cover of Del Shannon’s “Runaway.”
Sleeping With Sirens have debuted their new song “Empire To Ashes.”
Lollapalooza was evacuated and cut short last night due to weather:
Grant Park is being evacuated due to weather. Please make your way to the nearest exit.
The festival has resumed today and posted up the new set times. Blink-182 and The Killers perform tonight and their sets will be live streamed.
Not a whole lot coming out this week on my radar, but you hit read more you can see all the releases we have in our calendar for the week. Anything I should be checking out? Maybe I’ll use this week to catch up on a bunch of stuff I’ve missed so far. 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.