The notable artists on your television this week include: Wolf Parade (Colbert; 10/11), Phoenix (Meyers; 10/9), Japandroids (Meyers; 10/11), and Neon Trees (Kelly and Ryan; 10/9).
Bands on TV (Week of October 9th)
Shania Twain Debuts at Number One
Shania Twain has the number one album in the country this week:
Of that sum, 134,000 were in traditional album sales — the third-largest sales week for a country album in 2017, and the largest for a woman in nearly two years. Now, which was released on Sept. 29 through Mercury Nashville, is Twain’s second No. 1 album and the first chart-topping country set by a female artist in over three years.
Tom Petty returns to the charts at number two:
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ Greatest Hits re-enters at No. 2 with 84,000 units (up 2,231 percent) earned in the week ending Oct. 5, according to Nielsen Music. Of that sum, 52,000 were in traditional album sales (up 3,407 percent). Greatest Hits initially peaked at No. 5 in February of 1994, following its release the previous year.
Blink-182 Mystery Tubes
Nothing, Nowhere Announces New Album
Nothing, Nowhere will release his new album, Reaper, on October 20th via Equal Vision Records. The new single “Skully” is now out, and pre-orders are up.
Watch a New ‘X-Files’ Trailer
E.P.A. Announces Repeal of Carbon Emissions Rule
The Trump administration announced Monday that it would take formal steps to repeal President Barack Obama’s signature policy to curb greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, setting up a bitter fight over the future of America’s efforts to tackle global warming.
Why is every week a god damn nightmare? I mean, come on.
The Wonder Years Perform Acoustic Set
You can watch The Wonder Years’ acoustic set from this weekend on Facebook. The concert helped raise money for hurricane victims and ended up raising raised over $5,000. You can still donate here.
Jason Isbell Announces 2018 Tour Dates
Jason Isbell has announced some 2018 tour dates.
Wolf Parade – “Cry III (King Of Piss And Paper / Artificial Life)” Video
Harvey Weinstein Fired After NYT Report of Sexual Harassment
Famous movie producer Harvey Weinsten has been fired by the studio he founded, The Weinstein Company, in the wake of a New York Times investigation uncovering decades of misconduct:
An investigation by The New York Times found previously undisclosed allegations against Mr. Weinstein stretching over nearly three decades, documented through interviews with current and former employees and film industry workers, as well as legal records, emails and internal documents from the businesses he has run, Miramax and the Weinstein Company.
People knew about this for years and it took until now for something to finally happen.
The Maine Release Acoustic “Miles Away”
The Maine have released a new acoustic version of “Miles Away.”
Roam – “Guilty Melody”
Roam have released their new song “Guilty Melody.”
As It Is Part Ways With Their Guitarist
As It Is have parted ways with guitarist Andy Westhead. A statement from the remaining members can be found below.
Pierce the Veil Release New EP
Pierce the Veil released a new two song EP featuring an acoustic version of “Today I Saw The Whole World.” You can check that out on Spotify or Apple Music.
‘Justice League’ Trailer
The new trailer for Justice League has been released.
I’m digging Flash. I hope this doesn’t suck.