Bring Me the Horizon were interviewed and performed an acoustic version of “Medicine” on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.
Bring Me the Horizon Perform on ‘Sunday Brunch’
Sony Looking to Reboot ‘He-Man: Masters of the Universe’
Art Marcum and Matt Holloway have been tapped to pen Sony Pictures and Mattel Films’ “Master of Universe” reboot with brothers Adam and Aaron Nee still directing.
Mattel Films is partnering with Sony Pictures on the feature film, which is based on Mattel’s beloved toy-line that spawned a successful animated TV series (1983-85) as well as a 1987 film. The property centers on the warrior He-Man, the last hope of a magical land called Eternia. Dolph Lundgren starred in the original pic as the title character, while Frank Langella played the villainous Skeletor.
Blink-182 Inspired “Dude Ranch” Dressing Debuts
A couple students from UCLA have created a vegan “Dude Ranch Dressing,” taking the name from Blink-182’s classic album.
“It’s pretty packed with flavor but it’s not overwhelming,” Simmons said. “So it’s a really good balance between this crazy flavor, (but) you can enjoy carrots, or pita bread, or whatever you want to put your ranch on, and it doesn’t take away from the flavor of the food.”
I suppose I’m the only one that wants “Enema of the Salad?”
NOFX Back in the Studio
NOFX are back in the studio.
Bayside Share Acoustic “Mona Lisa”
Liner Notes (January 11th, 2019)
In this week’s newsletter I write about my search for the best Mac Last.fm scrobbling app, Linea Sketch, two Shortcuts I really loved this week, being known as “that AbsolutePunk.net guy,” the new album from FIDLAR, Tarakany!, and listening to stuff from our staff “best of 2018” list. I also run through my usual media diet from the past week, including a lot of depressing (but good!) movies (like Minding the Gap), and give my thoughts on the final two trades in Scott Snyder’s Batman run. There’s also a playlist of ten songs I loved this week and my usual sarcasm.
The supporter Q&A post can be found here.
PUPs New Album Coming in April
PUP’s new album, Morbid Stuff, will be out on April 5th.
Review: Radar State – Strays
Radar State is a new powerhouse band that consists of Matt Pryor and Jim Suptic of The Get Up Kids, Josh Berwanger of The Anniversary, and Adam Phillips of The Architects. Each of these guys has been in the game for quite some time. The Get Up Kids’ Something to Write Home About turns 20 this year, to put things into perspective.
Strays feels like a cohesive album even with the tradeoffs at lead vocals. No matter who is singing, you get what this album is all about. “What’s a Rebel” is a jam that feels like it could be a summer anthem. As soon as the hook comes in, energy courses through you. I found it hard to sit still while listening to the song because it just makes you want to jump. If I were sitting while listening to it, I’d either have my head bobbing along to the beat or had my feet bouncing up and down. It’s just that catchy.
Unwritten Law’s Self-Titled Gets Pressed
Unwritten Law’s self-titled album is coming to vinyl on February 15th. Pre-orders are now up.
SRCVinyl Repressing Some Thrice Albums
Emarosa – “Don’t Cry” Video
Andrew McMahon’s “Rocktail Hour”
Andrew McMahon has started a new video series called “Rocktail Hour” where he talks about his new album, and cocktails. The first episode is now up.
Those of you who follow me on Instagram know that I’ve enjoyed inviting you into my kitchen for some amateur cocktail making sessions. With this in mind I’ve paired up with my good friends at The Vine Restaurant in San Clemente to bring you the Rocktail Hour. In this series I’ll be teaching you how to make some exciting cocktails while sharing stories from my life as well as the inspiration behind the songs on Upside Down Flowers.
Spotify Focusing on Podcasts in 2019
Sarah Perez, writing for TechCrunch:
This has led Spotify to believe that influencers in the podcast community will be able to bring their community with them when they become a Spotify exclusive, and then further grow their listener base by tapping into Spotify’s larger music user base and, soon, an improved recommendation system.
Personally, I think an “exclusive” to one platform ‘podcast’ isn’t really a podcast. It’s a Spotify radio show. Which, cool, that’s fine, but if it’s not available via an RSS feed to any podcast player, it’s not a podcast.
LCD Soundsystem Detail New Live Album
LCD Soundsystem will release the new live album, Electric Lady Sessions, on February 8th. The album artwork and track listing can be found below.
Radiohead Put “Ill Wind” on Streaming Services
Radiohead have put their rare song, “Ill Wind,” on Spotify and Apple Music.