Unwritten Law have announced two San Diego shows playing their self-titled and Elva in full.
Read More “Unwritten Law Announce San Diego Shows”Black Friday & Holiday Sales (2024)
There are always a whole lot of Black Friday and holiday sales announced this week. I’ve compiled a bunch of the ones I’ve seen, and I’ll update this post as more come in. Feel free to add any others you know about in the replies.
- Chorus/AbsolutePunk Merch: Black Friday Sale
- Finch: 25% Off
- Butch Walker: 20% Off
- Fall Out Boy: Up to 50% Off
- Drive-Thru Records: 25% Off Two Records
- The Ataris: 15% Off / New Merch (Code: BLKFRIDAY15)
- Gatsby’s American Dream: New Volcano Pressing / 10% Off
- Fueled by Ramen: 20% Off
- Yellowcard: New Merch / 30% Off
- AirPods Pro 2: $154
- Field Day Records: Restock + Up to 50% Off
- Pure Noise Records: 25%-50% Vinyl Sale
- Underoath: $10 Tees / 20% Off
- AFI: 25% Off
- SmartPunk: 20% Off
- Andrew McMahon Store: Up to 30% Off
- Green Day: Holiday Sale
- Blink-182: Holiday Merch / 30% Off
- Taking Back Sunday: 20% Off
- MxPx: New Merch
- Rude Records: Up to 50% Off
- Interscope Records: 30% Off (Code: GIFT30)
- Steadfast Records: Up to 50%
- Tower Git Client: 30% Off
- Sonos: 20% Off Select Items
- Corkcicle: 25% Off
- Funko: Up to 70% Off
- GoRuck: Black Friday Sale
- Relay Podcast Network: 20% Discount
- Indie Apps on Sale
Record Store Day Black Friday 2024 Preview
Turkey day is happening this week, so that means that Record Store Day Black Friday is right around the corner. This year’s celebration of indie record stores occurs on Friday, November 29th, 2024, and features a fresh slate of new vinyl reissues, exciting exclusives, and in some cases, the first pressings of many key titles. The full list of RSD Black Friday releases can be found here, but be sure to check in with your local indie record store to see what they will be carrying this Friday. In this preview, I’ll be diving into some of the most sought after releases and offer some tips for newcomers to secure these titles.
Read More “Record Store Day Black Friday 2024 Preview”Amber Pacific – “Sink or Swim”
Amber Pacific have shared the new song “Sink or Swim.”
Read More “Amber Pacific – “Sink or Swim””The Smashing Pumpkins – “Who Goes There”
The Smashing Pumpkins has shared the new single “Who Goes There.”
Read More “The Smashing Pumpkins – “Who Goes There””Illuminati Hotties Cover Neck Deep
Shazam Crosses 100 Billion Songs
Shazam has now officially surpassed over 100 billion song recognitions since it launched.
11/23/25 (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 “11/23/25 (Ten Songs)”Liner Notes (November 23rd, 2024)
I guess it’s been a little bit, huh? We may have a lot to talk about.
This week’s supporter Q&A post can be found here.
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Read More “Liner Notes (November 23rd, 2024)”Kendrick Lamar Releases New Album
Kendrick Lamar has released his new album GNX.
Review: Bush – Sixteen Stone
The 6x Platinum debut by English rock band, Bush, is getting a comprehensive vinyl reissue today in honor of Sixteen Stone’s 30th anniversary. You probably know the hits by heart. “Everything Zen,” “Little Things,” “Comedown,” “Machinehead” and “Glycerine” were the five massive singles released from this album that still stand the test of time today. The album was recorded at Westside Studios, London with producers Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley, and marked the breakthrough of legendary Alt Rock frontman, Gavin Rossdale. Through his gritty vocal performance throughout Sixteen Stone, Rossdale captivated audiences far and wide on this record that if you didn’t own it yourself, you likely knew someone nearby who did. Bush had recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of Sixteen Stone with a comprehensive Greatest Hits tour that coincided with a singles compilation and put their decades-long career back into focus.
Read More “Bush – Sixteen Stone”Pretty Jane – “Quiet”
Indie rock band, Pretty Jane, have returned with a new single called “Quiet.”
Read More “Pretty Jane – “Quiet””Matt Nathanson – “Whitney Houston’s National Anthem”
Ruston Kelly & Annie DiRusso – “Wearing Pants Again”
Annie DiRusso and Ruston Kelly have teamed up on “Wearing Pants Again.”
Read More “Ruston Kelly & Annie DiRusso – “Wearing Pants Again””Phantom Planet – “Maybe You Still Call It Christmas”
Phantom Planet have shared “Maybe You Still Call It Christmas” featuring Sarah McLachlan on streaming services.