Brockhampton have released the new song “Count on Me.”
Read More “Brockhampton – “Count on Me””Shamir – “Lose to Win”
Shamir has shared the new song “Lose to Win” on Bandcamp.
Read More “Shamir – “Lose to Win””Catbite Release “Yeehaw” Version of Album
Catbite have released a new “yeehaw” version of their album in a country style.
Read More “Catbite Release “Yeehaw” Version of Album”Albums in Stores – Apr. 2nd, 2021
If you hit read more you can see all the releases we have in our calendar for the week. Hit the comments to access our forums and talk about what came out today, what albums you picked up, and to make mention of anything we may have missed.
Read More “Albums in Stores – Apr. 2nd, 2021”It’s Been Five Whole Years
I saw a bunch of people were getting their five year trophies in the forum this week. Wow does time fly.
Today is officially the fifth anniversary of Chorus. I’ve got no April Fool’s day shenanigans planned, but I did want to take a quick moment to thank everyone that reads this website on a daily basis. Whether you’ve been with us for one year, or almost 20, it means the world to me to be able to share a love for music with you.
Is the Deluxe Album Trend Bad For Music?
I found this conversation over at Complex, talking about the “deluxe album” trend, interesting:
Whenever an artist released a deluxe album last year, there were usually comments like “no one asked for this.” And in theory, I can agree with the perspective that less is more. Artists like Kendrick Lamar and Frank Ocean have built incredible legacies by being selective with the music they’ve decided to share with the world. But complaining about new music has always been a ridiculous concept to me. No one is forcing you to listen to these deluxe albums if you don’t want to. They serve a purpose. Hardcore fans will be happy to hear new music, and casual listeners can pick through and save their favorite songs to playlists. We always hear stories about rappers like Future and Thug making eight songs in a night, so why not share some of those with fans? During a pandemic when artists were scrambling for ways to make money, this trend makes sense. I will admit one downside, though, is it opens the door for fans to start pressuring artists into dropping more music just moments after the release of a new project. Watching fans hound Playboi Carti to release a deluxe album full of leaks within hours of Whole Lotta Red dropping was a low point. Let him live for a minute. He finally dropped the album!
Personally, I’m more a fan of deluxe albums than I am the “new” EP re-packaging for streaming services technique. (Or just releasing only singles.) I’m always down for more music from the artists I love, but I think letting the album breathe after its release, for fans to sit with and digest, is also important.
Bonnaroo 2021 Lineup Announces
Bonnaroo has announced their 2021 lineup. Foo Fighters, Phoebe Bridgers, Lana Del Rey, and many more.
Read More “Bonnaroo 2021 Lineup Announces”All Time Low to Perform on Kimmel
All Time Low will be playing Jimmy Kimmel on April 5th. I’m old enough to remember when they made their TV debut on Kimmel.
Read More “All Time Low to Perform on Kimmel”Lorde Covers Bruce Springsteen
Ratboys Surprise Release New Album
Ratboys have surprised released Happy Birthday, Ratboy on Bandcamp.
Read More “Ratboys Surprise Release New Album”Oh The Humanity! – “Never Worse” Video
Oh The Humanity! has released a video for “Never Worse.”
Read More “Oh The Humanity! – “Never Worse” Video”Courtney Barnett and Vagabon Cover Sharon Van Etten
Courtney Barnett and Vagabon have shared their cover of Sharon Van Etten’s “Don’t Do It.”
Read More “Courtney Barnett and Vagabon Cover Sharon Van Etten”Netflix Buys ‘Knives Out’ Sequels for $450 Million
Netflix is plunking down an astounding $450 million for the rights to “Knives Out 2” and “Knives Out 3,” the next two follow-ups to the 2019 murder mystery, sources tell Variety. The films will reunite director Rian Johnson and star Daniel Craig, who teamed up so memorably on the first detective story.
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Patti Smith Launches Newsletter
Patti Smith has launched a new newsletter.
Read More “Patti Smith Launches Newsletter”Half Alive – “What’s Wrong” Video
Half Alive have returned with a video for “What’s Wrong.”
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