Jeff Rosenstock has announced some tour dates with The Sidekicks.
Jeff Rosenstock Announces New Tour Dates
Switchfoot – “Float” Video
Switchfoot have released their new video for “Float.”
Frameworks – “Purge” Video
Frameworks have released their new video for “Purge.”
Missaligned Podcast – Episode 032
I had the pleasure of joining Deanna on the Missaligned podcast this week to talk about the history of AbsolutePunk and Chorus.fm, different apps and tech stuff we like to use, comic books, and a variety of other topics. I had a really great time and can’t thank Deanna enough for having me.
The Strokes Announce New EP
The Strokes will release their new EP, Future Present Past, on June 3rd. They’ve unveiled two songs from it: “OBLIVIUS” and “Drag Queen.”
Update: It looks like the entire EP is up on Spotify.
Jessie Ware – “Till The End”
Jessie Ware has shared her new song, “Till The End,” from the upcoming Me Before You soundtrack on Elle.
Noah Gundersen and Rocky Votolato Release Live 7″
Rocky Votolato and Noah Gundersen have teamed up for a Live On Lacquer live 7″ release. The pressing is limited to 500 and up for sale now on Bandcamp.
Live On Lacquer preserves music in a way that is timeless and genuine. Much like the way records were made in the mid-20th century, these songs are captured live and cut in real-time onto lacquer discs with our 1940’s Scully vinyl lathe. Once cut, the lacquer masters are immediately sent off for plating and pressing. Each song is recorded in one take with no editing, allowing for the truest expression of the artist’s performance to be captured. The recording method used here is 100% analog and retains a level of humanity and imperfection often lost in modern digital productions.
Geoff Johns Praises Ben Affleck’s Batman Script
DC Comics’ Geoff Johns was on Seth Meyers the other night to talk about DC’s new “rebirth” comic story (for what it’s worth: I really liked the first issue) — there’s a little mention of working with Ben Affleck on a solo Batman movie as well.
Hilary Duff Working on New Album
Hilary Duff is currently working on her new album. I was pleasantly surprised by her last release.
Five Finger Death Punch Sign to Rise Records
Five Finger Death Punch has announced they’ve signed with Rise Records. They still owe their former label, Prospect Park, one more album (that the label is kinda saying sucks and are suing over). From the band’s announcement:
We have had great success with our current label, Prospect Park, and will continue to enjoy further success with our next and final album (subject to surmounting the label’s court action to prevent us from recording it), after which we will commence a new and exciting label partnership with the people at Rise and BMG.
I’m just surprised they didn’t find some way to throw in one more proclamation of the great success they were going to have with Rise and BMG.
Jenny Lewis’s NAF Announces More Tour Dates
Jenny Lewis’s new band NAF has announced some additional tour dates. You can find those below.
Emarosa – “Helpless” Video
No Use and Friends Tribute Show Posted
The tribute show for No Use For a Name at this year’s Groezrock has been posted on YouTube. The set features a variety of guest singers playing with the band in tribute to the deceased Tony Sly.
Biffy Clyro – “Animal Style”
Biffy Clyro has released their new song “Animal Style” on Spotify and iTunes.
Advice to Writers: 22 Rules of Storytelling from Pixar