It looks like The Fever are working with Travis Barker and John Feldman in the studio.
The Wonder Years – “Sister Cities” Video
The Wonder Years have released a video for “Sister Cities” and launched pre-orders for their new album of the same name.
HalfNoise Announce New Tour Dates
HalfNoise have announced some new California tour dates. They also plan to release some new music later this year.
Review: Tiny Moving Parts – Swell
Despite being bruised, stitched, and severed, the hand that adorns the cover of Tiny Moving Parts’ fourth LP, Swell, is still just trying to hang loose. That image is probably the most accurate summary of the Minnesota trio’s music. After garnering a dedicated fanbase with their first two releases, the band received more attention with their very solid 2016 album, Celebrate. Two years later, Tiny Moving Parts is back with their most consistent work yet, a sizzling ten track album that flawlessly blends the ethos of midwest emo with the energy of contemporary pop-punk.
Swell is frenetic from the very start, as opener “Applause” explodes behind Dylan Mattheisen’s charging, intricate riffs. Big choruses and soaring bridges burst throughout with contagious energy, with the occasional synthesizer or trombone thrown in the background for a little extra punch. It’s reminiscent of Tell All Your Friends – those dramatic moments emphasized by synth flourishes and sleek keyboard melodies (the urgent “Smooth It Out” and the bombastic “Whale Watching” are prime examples). First single “Caution” is dynamic in a way that recollects memories of the band’s first album, while the blistering “Malfunction” features some of Mattheisen’s best tapping to date.
War on Women Announce New Album
War on Women will release their new album, Capture the Flag, on April 13th. The full press release can be found below.
The Frights Sign With Epitaph Records
The Frights have signed with Epitaph Records. The full press release can be found below.
Runaway Brother Announce New Album; Stream New Song
Runaway Brother will release their new album, New Pocket, on February 16th. Today they’ve debuted the new song “Bully,” which you can stream below.
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Pale Waves – “The Tide” Video
Pale Waves have released a video for “The Tide.”
‘Jessica Jones’ Season Two Trailer
Netflix has debuted the new trailer for season two of Jessica Jones.
Joey Cape Shares Live Video
Joey Cape has released a video of his live performance at the 350 Brewing Company.
Lana Del Rey Talks With Grimes, Courtney Love, and More
Lana Del Rey was recently interviewed for L’Official:
I like “Coachella,” actually. I put it in the song exactly the way I was thinking about it driving home. I love when I can do that. And for me, it was such a culmination of things: Seeing Father John Misty, being with his wife; realizing there was a real problem with North Korea, that it was an impending, bigger world problem. It was to the point where I did not want to go home after the festival. I stopped at this crazy place called Rim of the World Highway in Lake Arrowhead [California]. I sat there, went to the redwood grove, and really had a moment with myself.
MGMT – “Me And Michael” Video
MGMT have shared a video for “Me And Michael.”
Quincy Jones Talks With Vulture
Quincy Jones sat down to talk with David Marchese at Vulture, and it’s … interesting:
That they were the worst musicians in the world. They were no-playing motherfuckers. Paul was the worst bass player I ever heard. And Ringo? Don’t even talk about it. I remember once we were in the studio with George Martin, and Ringo had taken three hours for a four-bar thing he was trying to fix on a song. He couldn’t get it. We said, “Mate, why don’t you get some lager and lime, some shepherd’s pie, and take an hour-and-a-half and relax a little bit.” So he did, and we called Ronnie Verrell, a jazz drummer. Ronnie came in for 15 minutes and tore it up. Ringo comes back and says, “George, can you play it back for me one more time?” So George did, and Ringo says, “That didn’t sound so bad.” And I said, “Yeah, motherfucker because it ain’t you.” Great guy, though.
And:
Musical principles exist, man. Musicians today can’t go all the way with the music because they haven’t done their homework with the left brain. Music is emotion and science. You don’t have to practice emotion because that comes naturally. Technique is different. If you can’t get your finger between three and four and seven and eight on a piano, you can’t play. You can only get so far without technique. People limit themselves musically, man. Do these musicians know tango? Macumba? Yoruba music? Samba? Bossa nova? Salsa? Cha-cha?
Red City Radio Announce New EP
Red City Radio will release their new EP, Skytigers, on March 9th.
Turnstile – “I Don’t Wanna Be Blind”
Turnstile have released their new song “I Don’t Wanna Be Blind.”