All Time Low’s interview and performance of “Good Times” on TRL are now up for your viewing pleasure.
The Criminal Justice System Stalks Black People Like Meek Mill
Jay Z, writing for The New York Times:
On the surface, this may look like the story of yet another criminal rapper who didn’t smarten up and is back where he started. But consider this: Meek was around 19 when he was convicted on charges relating to drug and gun possession, and he served an eight-month sentence. Now he’s 30, so he has been on probation for basically his entire adult life. For about a decade, he’s been stalked by a system that considers the slightest infraction a justification for locking him back inside.
Chris Stapleton – “Tryin’ To Untangle My Mind”
Chris Stapleton has shared his new track “Tryin’ To Untangle My Mind.”
Nathan Hussey – “All Things”
Nathan Hussey of All Get Out will be releasing his solo album, Hitchens, on January 12th. Today he’s released the new song “All Things,” which can be streamed below, and pre-orders are now up.
Unraveling the Sexism of Emo’s Third Wave
Jenn Pelly, writing for Pitchfork:
Third-wave emo—bubblegum emo—needed its female fans, as evidenced by the swaths of girls who screamed this music back, who took photos, who muscled against stages to get as close as possible without being crushed. But the scene did not really want us.
I am suggesting here that there is a correlation between misogynist art, the young people who make it, and the younger people who consume it. That is not a radical idea, and it strikes me now as dubious that any longtime Brand New fan would be completely shocked by these allegations. Women have long been shouting about the fucked-up power dynamics of pop-punk and third-wave emo, which have continued into the present.
Green Day – “Back in the USA” Video
Green Day have released a video for “Back in the USA.”
Matthew Thiessen Working on Solo Album
Blink-182 Live in Camden, New Jersey (2004)
The xx Selling Holiday Jumper
It’s holiday sweater season. The xx have put theirs up for sale.
St. Vincent – “Pills” Video
St. Vincent has released a video for “Pills.”
Paramore – “Fake Happy” Video
Paramore has released a video for “Fake Happy.”
Albums in Stores – Nov. 17th, 2017
Today sees new releases from Morrissey, Tove Lo, and You Vandal. If you hit read more you can see all the releases we have in our calendar for the week. Hit the quote bubble to access our forums and talk about what came out today, what albums you picked up, and to make mention of anything we may have missed.
You Vandal – ‘I Just Want to Go Back to Hell’ (Album Premiere)
Today we’ve got the premiere of You Vandal’s new album, I Just Want to Go Back to Hell, for your listening pleasure. The album is due out tomorrow, November 17th, but you can stream it right now below. If you like what you hear, pick it up over at Jump Start Records.
The album gives me a nice little power-pop/punk throwback sound, not unlike early The Ataris or New Found Glory. Catchy and breezy.
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A Loss for Words Announce ‘Odds & Ends’
A Loss for Words have announced their rarities/b-side album will be released on December 27th.
Mansions – “Heel Theme” Video
Mansions have released a video for “Heel Theme.”