Liner Notes (July 30th, 2022)

Jason Tate Jul 30, 2022

We are back!

This week’s newsletter is filled all the way up with thoughts on music from the past few weeks, including some Butch Walker first impressions, commentary on life with COVID, and all the stuff I’ve listened to and watched since we last talked. There’s also a playlist of ten songs worth your time, and this week’s supporter Q&A post can be found here.

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Jason Tate Jul 29, 2022

Matt Maeson has released the new song “Problems.”

Jason Tate Jul 29, 2022

Hevenshe has shared the new song “Trying Not to Feel.”

Jason Tate Jul 29, 2022

Hayley talked a little about the upcoming Paramore album on her podcast:

We started working on new material as a band over the last year and a half – you know, the three of us, Zac, Taylor and I – and I just want to say it, I don’t even feel like it gives away very much…Bloc Party, from day one, was the number one reference because, it was like, there was such an urgency to their sound that was different from the fast punk or the pop punk or the loud wall-of-sound emo bands that were happening in the early 2000s. They had their own thing and it was so unique and so dynamic and it really stuck with us and I’m really really thankful for this band. I’m so thankful that they’re back and playing shows. They’re putting out great songs and it just makes me feel even more excited to get back out into the world and maybe cross paths with a band that has been a huge part of our story since day one.

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Anti-Flag Announce New Album

Jason Tate Jul 29, 2022

Anti-Flag will release their new album, Lies They Tell Our Children, on January 6th. Today they’ve shared “Laugh. Cry. Smile. Die.” and pre-orders are now up.

Jason Tate Jul 29, 2022

Anberlin have released a video for “Two Graves.”

Jason Tate Jul 29, 2022

Andrew McMahon will release the new song “Stars” on August 17th.

Jason Tate Jul 29, 2022

The Ringer:

Carrabba: Kids at those shows were used to singing loud and not being heard. To them, they thought this kind of reaction was normal, but this time we could all hear each other. And I do remember the first time it happened that I just stopped singing, but thankfully didn’t stop playing. Because I kept playing, they kept singing, and I thought, “Oh, wait a minute. I’ve got to get back in there.”

Koyo – “Call It Off” Video

Jason Tate Jul 29, 2022

Koyo have released a video for “Call It Off.”

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Albums in Stores – Jul. 29th, 2022

Jason Tate Jul 28, 2022

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.

Adam Grundy Jul 28, 2022

Today is the perfect time to hit play on the single from Beach Bums called “WAR.” This LA-based experimental rock band crushes out this synth-heavy, electronica-infused song with professional poise. On this latest track, Beach Bums shared, “This single, ‘WAR,’ is a candle provided by god to help light the way through the dark, secretive, and extremely personal journeys that we continue to face (and/or may later face) in our lives. I hope this song leads you to the ashes of all your wars.” If you’re ready to take the next dramatic step forward in your musical journey, Beach Bums will accept all who follow.