Parmy Olson, writing at Forbes:
It’s also a story any idealistic entrepreneur can identify with: What happens when you build something incredible and then sell it to someone with far different plans for your baby? “At the end of the day, I sold my company,” Acton says. “I sold my users’ privacy to a larger benefit. I made a choice and a compromise. And I live with that every day.”
Nathan Gray of Boysetsfire is on the latest episode of the Lead Singer Syndrome podcast.
The Wombats have shared a video for “Bee-Sting.”
Shad has released the new song “The Stone Throwers (Gone in a Blink).”
“Are you ready for my soul?/What if I’m broken from the start?/And what if I never heal?” lead vocalist Dustin Kensrue, of Thrice, sings on the sixth song on Palms. This outpouring of emotion is what we have come to expect from Thrice over the years, but the honesty and earnestness of Kensrue’s delivery feels different with this great album. Thrice have a back catalog of albums that most artists would be envious of, and on their ninth studio album, they could have gone in any number of directions. The most important course for Thrice has always been forward, as they have improved upon their unique brand of rock as they continue to evolve as artists.
Jenn Pelly, writing at Pitchfork:
Since late 2017, both the band and the alleged victim have focused on coming to a private resolution via a trusted mediator. Until that resolution was reached, Hall said, “there was really no way for us to offer any clarification” to their fans. It was the alleged victim’s request that Pinegrove take a year off from touring and that Hall enter therapy. “We wanted to honor that,” Hall said. “She recognized that we’ve honored it, and has since approved our plan to release an album and play some shows later on this year.” (Their mediator confirmed this.)
Patrick Stump talks about the score for the film, Spell, in a new video.
Brockhampton have released a video for “San Marcos.”
Lily Allen has covered Tears for Fears’ “Mad World” for Spotify.
Cursive’s new song “It’s Gonna Hurt” can be streamed below.
Saves The Day have shared the new song “Kerouac & Cassady.”
Mayday Parade have released a video for the acoustic rendition of “Piece of Your Heart.”
Sick of It All will release their new album, Wake the Sleeping Dragon!, on November 2nd. Today they’ve released the new song “Inner Vision” and pre-orders are now up.
Inconsapevole Records has released a 76-track compilation titled Punk Rock Against War.