Beck – “Fix Me” Video
Moose Blood – “It’s Too Much”
Moose Blood have premiered their new song “It’s Too Much.”
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. day and it’s worth re-reading some of his speeches:
This is why right temporarily defeated is stronger than evil triumphant. I believe that even amid today’s mortar bursts and whining bullets, there is still hope for a brighter tomorrow. I believe that wounded justice, lying prostrate on the blood-flowing streets of our nations, can be lifted from this dust of shame to reign supreme among the children of men. I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits. I believe that what self-centered men have torn down men other-centered can build up.
How One Employee ‘Pushed the Wrong Button’ and Caused a Wave of Panic
Amy Wang, writing at The Washington Post:
Around 8:05 a.m., the Hawaii emergency employee initiated the internal test, according to a timeline released by the state. From a drop-down menu on a computer program, he saw two options: “Test missile alert” and “Missile alert.” He was supposed to choose the former; as much of the world now knows, he chose the latter, an initiation of a real-life missile alert.
Darren King Talks Leaving Mutemath
Darren King was a recent guest on the Your Favorite Band podcast. He talks about his history with Mutemath and why he decided to leave.
Bands on TV (Week of January 15th)
The notable artists on your television this week include: Maroon 5 (Kimmel; 1/18), Walk the Moon (Fallon; 1/15), Franz Ferdinand (Fallon; 1/18), Fall Out Boy (Colbert; 1/18), Dashboard Confessional (Conan; 1/16), Grizzly Bear (Conan; 1/18), and Demi Lovato (Ellen; 1/15).
‘The Greatest Showman’ Soundtrack Tops the Charts
The Greatest Showman soundtrack is once again the number one album in the country this week:
The soundtrack to the musical drama film The Greatest Showman scores a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, as the set earned 104,000 equivalent album units (down 3 percent) in the week ending Jan. 11, according to Nielsen Music. Of that sum, 70,000 were in traditional album sales (down 10 percent).
Dua Lipa – “IDGAF” Video
All Time Low Special Coming to Direct TV; Watch “Last Young Renegade”
All Time Low will be airing a special on Direct TV on January 19th at 9PM ET via Audience Music. Today they’ve released a video of “Last Young Renegade” and a little behind the scenes trailer.
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Indie Vision Music Releases ‘Family & Friends Sampler 1’
The Indie Vision Music Family & Friends Sampler 1 contains new music from Craig’s Brother, Dogwood, and a variety of other bands. You can check that out on Bandcamp.
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Halsey Performs on SNL
Halsey performed “Bad at Love” and “Him & I” on SNL over the weekend.
Aziz Ansari Responds to Accusations
Aziz Ansari has issued a statement in response to accusations of sexual misconduct. You can read his statement below.
Camp Cope Share Live Performance at the Sydney Opera House
Camp Cope have shared a video of their performance “The Opener” live in the Uzton House at the Sydney Opera House.
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Dolores O’Riordan Passes Away
Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries, has passed away. She was 46.
The band’s publicist confirmed O’Riordan’s death in a brief statement, “Irish and international singer Dolores O’Riordan has died suddenly in London today. She was 46 years old. The lead singer with the Irish band The Cranberries was in London for a short recording session.”
Brian Fallon Performs “The ’59 Sound” on Piano
Some fan shot videos of Brian Fallon performing at the Count Basie Theatre are up on YouTube. There’s a really great piano performance of “The ’59 Sound.”