Today we’re excited to bring you a live recording of a full Punchline set. This concert was recorded at Sonia in Cambridge, MA on April 21st, 2018.
Chorus TV: Punchline
Snow Patrol – “Empress”
Snow Patrol have released their new song “Empress.”
Inside Amazon’s Fake Review Economy
Nicole Nguyen, writing at BuzzFeed:
The systems that create fraudulent reviews are a complicated web of subreddits, invite-only Slack channels, private Discord servers, and closed Facebook groups, but the incentives are simple: Being a five-star product is crucial to selling inventory at scale in Amazon’s intensely competitive marketplace — so crucial that merchants are willing to pay thousands of people to review their products positively.
Ticketmaster Invests in Facial-Recognition Technology
Jacob Kastrenakes, writing at The Verge:
Someday in the not-so-distant future, you might be able to walk into a concert venue without waiting in line for your ticket to be scanned — because instead, the venue will automatically scan and identify your face.
That’s the experience that Live Nation and Ticketmaster suggested they’ll try to develop last week, when announcing an investment in Blink Identity.
All the technology we grew up watching and reading in dystopian movies and novels is basically coming to pass. Should I be worried?
Hayley Williams, Laura Jane Grace, and More Donate Gear for Auction
Hayley Williams, Laura Jane Grace, and a bunch of other musicians have donated some gear to the Girls Rock Camp Alliance auction:
Today, we here at Reverb are excited to announce our partnership with a slew of exceptional artists and musicians for an auction launching this Thursday, May 10 in support of the Girls Rock Camp Alliance (GRCA)—a nonprofit supporting more than 100 summer camp and music education programs around the world for female, transgender, and gender non-conforming youth.
Vasudeva Announces ‘3 Acoustics’
Worlds Greatest Dad Stream New Album
Worlds Greatest Dad new album, Get Well Soon, can be streamed below via WashedUpEmo.
Deafheaven Preview “Near”
Deafheaven have shared the first minute of their new song “Near.”
John Mayer to Release “New Light” Tomorrow
John Mayer will be releasing his new single, “New Light,” tomorrow. The song is apparently pretty poppy and was produced with No ID.
Wye Oak – “It Was Not Natural” Video
Wye Oak has released a video for “It Was Not Natural.”
Anne-Marie – “2002” Video
Anne-Marie has released a video for “2002.” Nostalgia bait aside, I still really dig that hook.
Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison Reported Missing
The BBC is reporting that the lead singer of Frightened Rabbit, Scott Hutchison, has gone missing:
Insp Graeme Dignan said: “We are keen to locate Scott as soon as possible to ensure he is safe and well and would urge anyone who can assist with our ongoing inquiries to come forward. If you believe you have seen him since the early hours of Wednesday morning or know where he currently is, then please contact police immediately.”
Strung Out – “Requiem” Video
Strung Out have shared a video for “Requiem.”
Single Mothers – “Well Wisher” Video
Single Mothers have released a video for “Well Wisher.”
The Longshot Cancel Remaining Tour
The Longshot have canceled their west coast tour dates due to a family emergency.