Warped Tour’s Final Run to Be Filmed for Four-Part Series

Jason Tate Mar 13, 2018

Variety is reporting that Warped Tour’s final run will be filmed for a four-part series on the tour:

“The documentary that we’re putting together is really about the legacy of the tour,” director DJay Brawner tells Variety. “Of course, this year being the final year it’s important for us to capture moments from the culmination, but what we’re really trying to put together is a story about how the tour started and grew over the last 24 years, with all of it culminating with the final day and what that means for this team of people, the future of the brand and everything in between.

Halsey Plays Wonder Woman, Lil Yachty Is Green Lantern in ‘Teen Titans GO!’

Jason Tate Mar 12, 2018

Brian Truitt, writing for USA Today:

Singer/songwriter Halsey is voicing the Amazon princess Wonder Woman — who travels around in her signature invisible jet — and rapper Lil Yachty plays Green Lantern in the upcoming animated movie (in theaters July 27) that takes the young heroes of the Cartoon Network show Teen Titans GO! to the big screen.

‘Black Panther: The Album’ Grabs Third Week at No. 1

Jason Tate Mar 12, 2018

The Black Panther soundtrack is once again the top selling album in the country:

The album earned 76,000 equivalent album units in the week ending March 8 (down 23 percent), according to Nielsen Music. Of that sum, 15,000 were in traditional album sales.

Mike Herrera on Latest Episode of “Fixer Upper”

Jason Tate Mar 12, 2018

Mike Herrera of MxPx and his family are on the latest episode of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper.”

Musician Mike Herrera and his wife, Holli, are moving from Washington state to Waco so they can be closer to Holli’s family. They need a house with plenty of space for their two children and a large music studio for Mike. Chip and Jo find the perfect fixer upper, but when Chip comes across some serious structural problems, they realize they might not be able to finish in time for the family’s big move.

Broadway Does Paramore

Jason Tate Mar 12, 2018

“Broadway Does Paramore” is going on tonight at The Green Room 42 in New York:

Marissa O’Donnell (SHREK the Musical) brings you “Broadway Does Paramore,” an awesome night of energetic, alternative angst! Sing along with some of Broadway’s hottest pop/rock voices. From the hardcore emo-pop fan favorite “Misery Business” to the heart wrenching “The Only Exception,” you’re in for a night to remember with “Broadway Rocks Paramore” at The Green Room 42! Join us for a bad-ass night jamming to other favorites “That’s What You Get,” “crushcrushcrush” and “Still Into You.”
Performers include Danny Quadrino (Wicked, Newsies), Brynn Williams (SpongeBob SquarePants, 13 the Musical), Katie Ladner (Sunset Boulevard, Heathers), Anthony Lee Medina and Sean Green, Jr. (Hamilton) and many more!

Tickets are still available.

The Decemberists Stream Their New Album

Jason Tate Mar 12, 2018

The Decemberists’ new album is up for stream over at NPR.

Gerard Way Begins Working on New Music

Jason Tate Mar 12, 2018

Gerard Way will soon be working on new music:

Now, onto the music. It is far too early to have any kind of idea when new music will be coming out from me, or what it will be specifically. Would it be a solo record? A new band? Songs for the Netflix Umbrella Academy show? Something else? Again, too early to tell, but the process has started and happens every Friday at the moment. I’m in the discovery phase, and very excited about that. I’m off to make some sounds— see you soon!

Talinda Bennington Launches New Campaign in Honor of Chester

Jason Tate Mar 8, 2018

Talinda Bennington, wife of Linkin Park’s late Chester Bennington, has launched a new campaign in honor of her husband:

The idea for 320 was born out of my personal experience and the recognition that we can do better to address the needs of those who are suffering with mental health concerns and addiction. For 13 years I watched my husband Chester struggle with depression and substance use. I often felt scared and alone. I was uneducated about the challenges he faced and I wanted information – but finding answers to my questions and available help for our family was very difficult.

Jon Favreau to Executive Produce, Write Live-Action ‘Star Wars’ TV Series

Jason Tate Mar 8, 2018

The Hollywood Reporter:

“I couldn’t be more excited about Jon coming on board to produce and write for the new direct-to-consumer platform,” Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm president said in a statement. “Jon brings the perfect mix of producing and writing talent, combined with a fluency in the Star Wars universe. This series will allow Jon the chance to work with a diverse group of writers and directors and give Lucasfilm the opportunity to build a robust talent base.”

Mount Eerie Stream New Album

Jason Tate Mar 8, 2018

Mount Eerie’s new album, Now Only, can be streamed over at NPR.

AFI Release ‘Sing the Sorrow’ Anniversary Bundle

Jason Tate Mar 8, 2018

AFI have posted up a Sing the Sorrow anniversary bundle on their store:

It’s hard to believe that 15 years have passed since the release of our sixth studio album, Sing the Sorrow. Since then, we’ve released four albums and are fortunate enough to have you awaiting all of those to come. In recognition of this milestone, we have created a Sing the Sorrow anniversary bundle, complete with a t-shirt, tote bag, and poster – all in the spirit of the era.

This album holds up surprisingly well. I’d be down for a vinyl repress.

Amazon Echo Is Randomly Laughing at People

Jason Tate Mar 7, 2018

Shannon Liao, writing at The Verge:

Over the past few days, users with Alexa-enabled devices have reported hearing strange, unprompted laughter. Amazon responded to the creepiness in a statement to The Verge, saying, “We’re aware of this and working to fix it.”
As noted in media reports and a trending Twitter moment, Alexa laughs without being prompted to wake. People on Twitter and Reddit reported that they thought it was an actual person laughing near them, which can be scary when you’re home alone. Many responded to the cackling sounds by unplugging their Alexa-enabled devices.

Cool. Cool. Not creepy at all.