Review: Goldfinger – Goldfinger

Goldfinger - Goldfinger

The debut studio album by ska punk legends Goldfinger is turning 30 years old tomorrow, and it still has a bit of a unique charm to it. It’s the only Goldfinger record to not be produced in any capacity by lead singer/band leader John Feldmann, and it was all recorded directly to analog tape under the direction of Mojo Records founder Jay Rifkin. Goldfinger also spawned the band’s highest charting single to date in “Here In Your Bedroom” that was a Top 5 rock hit in the states. The sound feels like a mix between Dookie-era Green Day, paired with the ska horns of Reel Big Fish, and with an experimental vocal approach from Feldmann that channeled The Clash’s Joe Strummer. Goldfinger were just beginning to figure out their sound on this album, and it’s still a bit of a mixed bag in the overall listening experience. Songs like “King For A Day” and “Mable” are a ton of fun, and Goldfinger is worth another look.

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AI Music Producer Joining Google

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The Verge:

ProducerAI, an AI-powered music-making platform, is joining Google. As part of the deal, Google will fold ProducerAI under the Labs umbrella and power the tool with a preview version of its new Lyria 3 music-making AI model.

ProducerAI is a music-making platform that allows users to work with an AI agent to generate sounds, workshop lyrics, remix songs, and even create new instruments based on a prompt.

Franz Lyons Talks Turnstile Grammy Win

Turnstile

Franz Lyons of Turnstile recently joined the Loudwire Nights show:

What was in his bag at the Grammy Awards: “At the end of the night, it was two Grammy replica trophies, so that’s all that matters. You don’t get your trophy until July. So, I have the bag, I’m like, ‘Yo, I got this sick ass bag…give me my own trophy today!’ So I set the Grammy in my bag and the whole backstage stopped. I was like, ‘Y’all let me win, I just want to put it in my bag. This looks cool.’ And the lady was like, ‘My god. My god.’ Where am I going to run to?!

Pale Waves Announce Departure of Hugo

Pale Waves

Pale Waves have announced the departure of their guitarist, Hugo.

It’s with sadness that we are announcing Hugo’s departure from Pale Waves. The last decade together has been filled with memories that will last a lifetime. We are forever grateful for Hugo’s role in this band and the music we have created together. Although we will miss him dearly, we wish him the best on his new adventures.