Jesse Rutherford Starts Hardcore Band

Jason Tate Jan 30, 2024

Jesse Rutherford of The Neighbourhood has started a hardcore band called Valley Girl. They released a new demo. Apparently there’s drama around it?

Jason Tate Jan 30, 2024

Knocked Loose has announced some new tour dates.

Jason Tate Jan 30, 2024

John Mayer is on the latest episode of Conan O’Brien’s podcast. (Overcast link.)

Limited Edition Thrice Cymbal Bracelets

Jason Tate Jan 30, 2024

Thrice has brought back some of their reclaimed cymbal bracelets.

Jason Tate Jan 29, 2024

Blink-182’s “One More Time” has now spent 15 weeks atop the Alternative Radio charts.

Green Day Debuts at #4

Jason Tate Jan 29, 2024

Green Day’s Saviors debuts at #4 on the Billboard charts with about 52,000 copies sold.

Hot Hot Heat End Reunion Early

Jason Tate Jan 29, 2024

Hot Hot Heat are not reuniting any longer.

For everyone who has been following recently: I report with apology, sadness, and some embarrassment, that the Hot Hot Heat reunion came to an end shortly before the new year.

Jason Tate Jan 29, 2024

Impasto Gardens, the debut solo album from Nightmare of You guitarist Joseph McCaffrey, is out now on all streaming platforms. The 11-song LP was mixed and mastered by Danny Kalb (Beck, Ben Harper, et al.), features Richard Penzone on drums (Head Automatica, Color Film), and a vocal appearance by Brian Bonz. The independent release is also available on 12″ 180G vinyl that will ship next month.