The stories of inappropriate conduct between musicians and young fans continue to come out. The latest accusation involves Mike Fuentes from Pierce the Veil and a 16 year old fan. The link includes some blurred out nude photos, so you may not want to click on it at work.
Sports Change Name to Remember Sports
Sports have changed their name to Remember Sports. The full announcement can be read below.
The Dollyrots – “Just Because I’m Blonde” Video
The Dollyrots have released a video for “Just Because I’m Blonde.”
Taylor Swift Performs on Fallon
Taylor Swift performed “New Year’s Day” on Fallon last night. The story about how this performance came to be is really touching.
Prophets of Rage – “Hands Up” Video
Prophets of Rage have released a video for “Hands Up.”
Sparta – “Graveyard Luck”
Sparta have returned with their new song “Graveyard Luck.”
The Offspring Announce ‘Ixnay on the Hombre’ Reissue
The Offspring have announced a 20th anniversary limited edition release of Ixnay on the Hombre:
We are happy to announce that on December 15th Round Hill Music will release a 20th Anniversary limited edition of Ixnay On The Hombre on Vinyl. It will feature 180g opaque gold vinyl, a textured jacked with gold foil print, a matte custom printed sleeve and a heavyweight insert printed with gold foil and suitable for framing. Pre-order information will be announced this week.
Authority Zero – “First One in the Pit” Video
Authority Zero have released a video for “First One in the Pit.”
Review: Julien Baker – Turn Out The Lights
There’s a moment on “Sour Breath,” one of the many highlights on Julien Baker’s second album Turn Out The Lights, where the strings swell, the guitar strums pick up, and Baker’s vocals slowly build until the floor drop outs from under us and her voice breaks through the silence – “The harder I swim, the faster I sink.” It’s a jaw-dropping moment in an album that’s full of them. And stringing those moments together are cathartic confessions throughout Turn Out The Lights – an once-in-a-lifetime album that’ll leave you speechless.
Turn Out The Lights – once again self-produced by Baker – possesses a richer, fuller sound than 2015’s Sprained Ankle while still maintaining its intimate, minimal appeal. The imagery on the album is stunning and the album’s eleven tracks continues to accurately paint a picture of living with depression while struggling with the idea that she’s been rejected by romantic partners, close friends, God, and even herself. Songs like the title track, “Happy To Be Here,” and “Hurt Less” depict those thoughts perfectly.
The album’s title track is a deconstruction of what it can feel like to live with depression. “There’s a hole in the drywall still not fixed. I just haven’t gotten around to it. And besides I’m starting to get used to the gap” is an incredibly accurate look at existing with functional depression while the lyrics “So you wish you could find some way to help. Don’t be so hard on myself. So why is it easy for everyone else?” recalls the outside world’s infuriating interpretation of it. And it’s the song’s haunting conclusion that acknowledges the album’s overall battle, as Baker reveals, “When I turn out the lights there’s no one left between myself and me.”
PVRIS Announce New Tour
PVRIS have announced their 2018 tour dates.
Poppy – “Moshi Moshi” Video
Poppy has released a video for “Moshi Moshi.”
Bands on TV (Week of November 13th)
The notable bands on your television this week include: Manchester Orchestra (Kimmel; 11/16), Tove Lo (Fallon; 11/14), Elton John (Colbert; 11/13), Pink (Corden; 11/14), Now, Now (Daly; 11/13).
Bleachers Performs Stripped Down “All My Heroes”
Bleachers performed a stripped down version of “All My Heroes” for Moog Sound Lab.
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Sam Smith Debuts at Number One
Sam Smith has the number one album in the country:
The set earned 237,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Nov. 9, according to Nielsen Music. Of that sum, 185,000 were in traditional album sales. The album is Smith’s second full-length studio effort, and was released on Nov. 3 through Capitol Records.
Andrew McMahon Moves Webstore
Andrew McMahon has announced he’s moving his webstore after seeing issues with customer service:
Over the last year I’ve noticed an uptick in customer service and shipping complaints from my web store. I want you all to know I’ve heard you loud and clear. I tried dealing these issues internally on several occasions but things were not improving. It’s taken a minute to find a new home but I’m happy to announce we’ve moved the store. I’m excited for this new partnership and I feel confident fans will be better served all around. To celebrate we are launching a discounted collection of merchandise that will be available for a limited time.
His new store is now up with some discounted and limited merch.