Jawbreaker have announced a string of shows on both coasts.
Jawbreaker Announces More Shows
Behind the Scenes With Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake has shared a behind the scenes look at the creation of “Filthy.”
Nada Surf Announces ‘Let Go’ Covers LP
Nada Surf will be releasing a new version of Let Go full of covers by other artists. Manchester Orchestra, Aimee Mann, Charly Bliss, and more will appear. The band is self-releasing it digitally on February 2nd and on CD in March. Proceeds go to the ACLU and The Pablove Foundation. The full track listing can be found below and pre-orders are now up.
Bonnaroo Announces 2018 Lineup
Bonnaroo has announced their 2018 lineup.
Beats 1 Brings Matt Wilkinson Into Its Primetime Lineup
Serenity Caldwell, reporting at iMore:
Apple’s Beats 1 radio service (part of Apple Music) is shaking up its weekday primetime programming starting January 8, bringing a new DJ to its daily lineup and moving around its primetime shows.
Matt Wilkinson, who formerly hosted Beats 1’s weekly Saturday alternative music show, will now join Zane Lowe, Julie Adenuga, and Ebro Darden as a weekdaily presence on the network — he’ll be broadcasting live from London from 6AM-8AM ET Monday through Friday, and will have Mike D of the Beastie Boys on to celebrate his new show on January 15.
Steve Aoki Collaborating With Jimmy Eat World
Steve Aoki has announced he’ll be working with Jimmy Eat World on a song on his upcoming album.
The Wraith – “Barbed Wire Somber” Video
The Wraith, a band featuring Scott Raynor on drums, have released a video for “Barbed Wire Somber.”
Hussey – “Runner Up”
Craig Owens to Produce The Amber Tide EP
The Amber Tide are recording their new EP with Craig Owens. The full press release can be found below.
Pale Waves Announce New Tour Dates
Pale Waves have announced some new tour dates. Their new EP, All The Things I Never Said, will be out in February.
Bands on TV (Week of January 8th)
The notable artists on your television this week include: Elvis Costello (Kimmel; 1/10), Camila Cabello (Fallon; 1/10), Rachel Platten (Corden; 1/10).
‘The Greatest Showman’ Soundtrack Tops the Charts
The soundtrack for The Greatest Showman is the top album this week:
The Greatest Showman soundtrack hits No. 1 in its fourth week on the Billboard 200 albums chart with 106,000 equivalent album units earned (up 37 percent) in the week ending Jan. 4. Of that sum, 78,000 were traditional album sales (up 28 percent).
The National Reveal Homecoming Festival Lineup
The National have unveiled the initial lineup for their Homecoming Festival.
I Expect Zero People to Smoke Weed at Coachella Now
Marijuana will not be allowed at Coachella:
Sorry bro. Marijuana or marijuana products aren’t allowed inside the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival. Even in 2018 and beyond. If that changes we will update this answer.
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” in a Major Key
What would Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” sound like in a major key? Turns out, kinda pop-punkish.