The Black Keys will release, Ohio Players, on April 5th. Today they’ve shared the first single “Beautiful People (Stay High).”
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Bruce Springsteen Developing Film
Bruce Springsteen is reportedly working on a Nebraska feature film:
Sources say that Springsteen has been consulting on a possible feature film about the making of his watershed 1982 album, “Nebraska.”
I’m told Bruce has been collaborating with director-writer Scott Cooper, whose six terrific films include “Crazy Heart,” about a washed up country singer. Jeff Bridges won the 2010 Oscar for starring in that one, the movie also won Best Song. Maggie Gyllenhaal was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
Jack Antonoff On New Podcast
Jack Antonoff of Bleachers is on the latest Kyle Meredith With… podcast. (Overcast link.)
Half Past Two Cover Suicide Machines
Half Past Two have shared a cover of “Capsule.”
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Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day is on the Marc Maron podcast. (Overcast link.)
Cold Years Begin Teasing
Cold Years have begun teasing new music.
1/13/24 (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 “1/13/24 (Ten Songs)”Liner Notes (January 13th, 2024)
Ringing in 2024 with a new newsletter. We have some thoughts on music out this week and some early thoughts on music coming in the first part of the year. Can it live up to 2023? We’re about to find out.
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Read More “Liner Notes (January 13th, 2024)”Pre-Orders For Yellowcard & Hammock Album
Pre-orders are now up for the Yellowcard and Hammock collaboration album.
Ghost Atlas – “Gaps In The Armoire”
Ghost Atlas has shared the new song “Gaps In The Armoire.”
Read More “Ghost Atlas – “Gaps In The Armoire””Interview: Infant Island
On Friday, Infant Island will release one of the best records of 2024. “But Drew,” you say, “there’s only been 12 days of the year so far!” Trust me, I just know. Obsidian Wreath has been four years in the making from Fredericksburg, VA’s Infant Island. The quintet’s debut album on Touché Amoré’s Jeremy Bolm’s Secret Voice imprint (the band’s third full-length album overall), Obsidian Wreath captures the how desolate and dark our modern world is against a furious, scathing back drop of hardcore, screamo, and post-rock, as the album’s ten tracks paint a picture of survival, anxiety, and community. I was fortunate to speak with vocalist Daniel Kost, guitarist Alexander Rudenshiold, and bassist Kyle Guerra about the album’s themes, creation, and more.
Read More “Infant Island”Review: Cassie Dasilva – “Part of the Club”
It’s always nice to hear new voices in the music scene. Whether it’s a new band taking the world by storm, or in the case of Cassie Dasilva, an indie-pop artist that has a sugary sweet delivery to make you take notice. “Part of the Club” is a great introduction to the sound and world that Dasilva is creating with her music. As she puts it, “‘part of the club’ is my anti-love love song. I’ve always had an aversion to conventional relationships – specifically marriage – but this song is about finding the person who makes you stop and think, ‘I can see why people might do all this.’” By taking a long hard look at why relationships can be so complex, Cassie Dasilva makes a memorable step in the right direction with her latest single.
Read More “Cassie Dasilva – “Part of the Club””Mortal Prophets – “Sleeping In My Bed” (Song Premiere)
Today is a great day to share the latest single from Mortal Prophets, called “Sleeping In My Bed.” The title track comes from his forthcoming EP Sleeping In My Bed, that will be released everywhere music is sold on March 15th.
Read More “Mortal Prophets – “Sleeping In My Bed” (Song Premiere)”Interview: 2:00 AM Wake Up Call
Recently I was able to schedule an interview with 2:00 AM Wake Up Call, the solo project from Micah Leith, to discuss the band’s latest single called ”No Nostalgia.” In this interview, I asked Micah about what went into the process for creating the visualizer video for the new track, how Micah does most of the songwriting for this project, and the opening of 2:00 AM Wake Up Call’s new merch store. If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider supporting this artist here.
Read More “2:00 AM Wake Up Call”LOLO – “2 of Us” Video
LOLO has released a video for “2 of Us.”
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