Hunny have shared the new song “Action –> Reaction.”
Read More “Hunny – “Action –> Reaction” Video”Record Store Day Roundup: 2023 Edition
Record Store Day is the annual celebration of indie record stores that is paired with special vinyl releases across all genres that get fans of the music format excited to join in the party in hopes of obtaining the release(s) they absolutely need for their collection. In this article, I’ll be outlining some of the special releases that brought music fans to the stores in droves, what I was noticing from the in-person and online feedback from attendees of the event, what was working well as well as a few recommendations for future years, and the aftermath of purchasing RSD leftovers online from various indie record stores.
Read More “Record Store Day Roundup: 2023 Edition”The Ataris Merch Store
The Ataris have launched an official merch store.
Boygenius Perform on Kimmel
Boygenius performed “Not Strong Enough” on Kimmel.
Read More “Boygenius Perform on Kimmel”Blink-182 Coachella Weekend Two Setlist
Blink-182 performed last night at Coachella. The full setlist can be found below.
Read More “Blink-182 Coachella Weekend Two Setlist”Paramore Perform With Bloc Party
Paramore brought out Bloc Party in London for rendition of “Blue Light.”
Read More “Paramore Perform With Bloc Party”4/23/23 (Ten Songs)
Ten songs is a weekly playlist from Jason Tate featuring songs enjoyed over the previous week. It is included in every edition of the Liner Notes newsletter and is free to sign up for via email.
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Read More “4/23/23 (Ten Songs)”Liner Notes (April 23rd, 2023)
A quick little newsletter this week as I check in on a few things I’ve been listening to and enjoying. 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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Read More “Liner Notes (April 23rd, 2023)”Review: Cal Stamp – LEATHER
On the final chapter of his trio of EPs, Cal Stamp is releasing LEATHER, that takes dead aim at 80’s pop-rock royalty similar to Bon Jovi, Journey, and Tom Petty. The great part about the songs in this set is that Cal is able to recapture the spirit of this era of music while still adding some modern flair to make it sound refreshing and new. When speaking on his trilogy of EPs, Cal Stamp shared, “All of these songs could easily coexist on the same record. It’s basically my take on 1980s pop-rock, but within that you’ve got the synth-driven yacht rock of NYLON, the acoustic heartland rock of DENIM, and the straight-ahead rock ’n’ roll of LEATHER – each representing a different strand of my own musical DNA.” By injecting a fresh take on the pop-rock genre, Cal Stamp delivers the goods on LEATHER.
Read More “Cal Stamp – LEATHER”American Thrills – “Follow You Down” (Video Premiere)
Today is a great day to share a Gin Blossoms cover of “Follow You Down” by Connecticut band, American Thrills. On this 8-bit stylized video, American Thrills offer a unique take on a 90’s Alt-Rock classic. The band shared, “Growing up in the 90’s the Gin Blossoms got heavy rotation on my boom-box. The records they put out during that time are timeless and still have an incredible influence on the music we are making today. We also had trouble finding the right DJ to finish off our Limp Bizkit cover, so we had to roll with the Blossoms banger.” American Thrills’ debut LP still has a few vinyl copies available left here.
Read More “American Thrills – “Follow You Down” (Video Premiere)”Ghost Love – “Mourners Disco” (Album Stream)
Today I’m excited to share with everyone a listen to the new LP from synth-pop trio, Ghost Love, called Mourners Disco. On this 80’s-inspired LP, Ghost Love channel their adoration for haunting synths, breathtaking vocals, and unique beats for a great listening experience. David Rancourt shared:
Read More “Ghost Love – “Mourners Disco” (Album Stream)”As band members we all love the tension between writing simple pop songs, but including more left field and more free form influences as well – which I think is what defines Ghost Love in terms of songwriting.Thematically, it is a dark record about loss and grief but there’s also a sort of ecstatic and escapist mood that combines with that darkness where we also wanted that tension to shine through. My own personal favorite albums tend to straddle those lines in terms of pop and experimentation as well as light and dark emotionally.
Out Of Service Return With “Serenity Now”
Out of Service have returned with a new single called “Serenity Now.”
Read More “Out Of Service Return With “Serenity Now””Taylor Acorn – “Coma”
Taylor Acorn has released the new single “Coma.”
Read More “Taylor Acorn – “Coma””Ed Sheeran – “Boat” Video
Ed Sheeran has shared a video for the new song “Boat.”
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