Thrice have shared a photo on Facebook of the band writing new music while on the road.
Thrice Have Started Writing
Mason-Jar – “Day Job” Video
The Chain Gang of 1974 Release New Album
The Chain Gang of 1974 has released their new album Felt. Stream it on Apple Music and Spotify.
Sponsor: Commonweather Release New EP; Debut New Video
Commonweather released their new EP, Nausea, last Friday. The EP was produced by Sam Pura of the Panda Studios (The Story So Far, Basement, State Champs) and the band’s sound is described as 90’s grunge meets early 00’s emo with a slight pop edge that is perfect for fans of bands like Turnover, Balance and Composure, and Trophy Eyes. You can check out the music on iTunes, Spotify, and Bandcamp.
The music video for the first single “Reverie” is now up on YouTube.
Bands on TV (Week of June 26th)
The notable artists on your television this week include: Macklemore (Fallon; 6/28) and Haim (Fallon; 6/29). A bunch of the late night shows are re-runs this week.
Lorde Tops the Charts
Lorde has the number one album in the country this week:
The set, which was released on June 16 through Lava/Republic Records, earned 109,000 equivalent album units in the week ending June 22, according to Nielsen Music. Of that sum, 82,000 were in traditional album sales.
Reports: Pandora CEO Tim Westergren Plans to Step Down
Peter Kafka, writing for Recode:
Pandora co-founder and CEO Tim Westergren plans to step down as the streaming music company’s leader, according to people familiar with the company’s plans.
Pandora hasn’t selected a replacement for Westergren, sources say; he will likely stay on at the company he founded 17 years ago until a new CEO is in place.
PVRIS Play The “Say What?!” Game
PVRIS played the game “Say What?!” on BBC’s The Playlist.
Nintendo Announces SNES Classic
Nintendo will release the Super Nintendo Classic Edition on September 29th. It’ll come with 21 games, including the unreleased Star Fox 2. A full list of the included games can be found below.
Culture Abuse Sign With Epitaph Records
Culture Abuse have signed with Epitaph Records and released the new song “So Busted.”
Portugal. The Man Top Alternative Radio Charts
Portugal. The Man’s “Feel It Still” is now the number one song on alternative radio. The current top 20 can be found below.
LANY – “Good Girls” Video
LANY have released a new video for “Good Girls.”
Haim Announce New Tour Dates
Haim have announced some new tour dates.
Sainte to Release EP This Friday
Sainte will release their new EP, Smile, and Wave, this Friday. Pre-orders will be up tomorrow and the debut single “Eyes Are Open” can be heard on BBC Radio One.
‘Pitch Perfect 3’ Trailer
The trailer for Pitch Perfect 3 has been released. I’m aca-ready.