Telle Smith from The Word Alive is working on a solo EP.
Manchester Orchestra Talk with Uproxx
Uproxx has a great interview with Manchester Orchestra:
Never one to wait for experiences that most people put off until well into adulthood, Hull now felt that life was moving too fast even for him.
“All of a sudden the Foo Fighters were offering us shows that we had to turn down,” Hull says. “It seemed very strange. Very strange.”
Damn.
This unity was crucial during the sometimes fraught process of recording of A Black Mile To The Surface. Hull and McDowell were obsessive about capturing the precise sounds they needed, no matter the expense or time involved. After sessions with Marks in Asheville and the band’s home studio, Manchester Orchestra went to LA and consulted with Congleton, who suggested some seemingly minor tweaks that the band nonetheless feels completed the record. For instance, Congleton added a sequencer to the end of “A Maze” that prompted Hull to overdub a chain-gang-style vocal to the show’s climax, giving the track a new sense of uplift. They also solicited some changes from Wilson via email, which Hull believes helped to further flesh out the record’s sonic tapestry.
For what it’s worth, I think they nailed this sound. A few people got to hear the album yesterday at a listening event and have posted some of their thoughts in the forum as well. They seem to agree.
It’s easy to pop over for impromptu projects, like recording a cover of the Avett Brothers’ “No Hard Feelings” just for the fun of it. Recording unlikely covers has become a kind of hobby for the band — they’ve done everything from Neil Young’s “Walk On” to No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak” to a full-length version of Michael Jackson’s Thriller that the band doesn’t play for me but promises is epic.
Holy shit I want all of these.
Apple Music Debuting New Personalized Playlist
This week Apple is beginning to roll out the first new personalized playlist under Apple Music’s ‘For You’ section. The playlist, entitled ‘Chill’ is muxed based on editorial curation and algorithmic interpretation of your musical tastes.
A small number of test users got the new playlist yesterday evening. An updated Chill playlist will be delivered every Sunday to users who join the test group, which will roll out through the summer.
Rozwell Kid Stream New Album
Rozwell Kid’s awesome new album was released last Friday, but you can now stream it via Bandcamp.
‘You’re the Worst’ Gets a Start Date
One of my favorite television shows, You’re the Worst, will be returning on September 6th.
The Killers – “The Man” Video
The Killers have debuted a video for “The Man.”
Sia Co-Wrote Fall Out Boy’s “Champion”
It looks like Sia was one of the co-writers on the new Fall Out Boy song “Champion.” The other credited, along with the band, is Jesse Shatkin.
Ratboys Stream New Album
Advertising Sale For About One More Week
Just a quick note to say that I’m going to be tweaking the prices for our advertising system within the next few weeks, so, if you wanted to lock in an ad at the sale prices … now’s the time to buy one! After launching the system three weeks ago, it’s been great to see just how much easier it is for me, and advertisers, to get placement on our site. I’m very happy with the results so far.
Feed sponsors are sold out for the next few weeks, but you can schedule one all the way up to October if you would like. So, if you’re interested in locking one in at the current prices, take a look at those as well.
Interview: Holy Pinto
Holy Pinto are gearing up to release a very special double A-side single, King/Very Adult, and in preparation I spoke with guitarist/vocalist Aymen Saleh about the band’s creative process and plans for the future.
Music Forum: Best of 2017 — so far.
‘Halt and Catch Fire’ Returns August 19th
The trailer for the final season of Halt and Catch Fire has been released. The show returns this August.
Kendrick Lamar – “Element.” Video
Kendrick Lamar has released a video for “Element.”
The Devil Wars Prada Announces New Tour Dates
The Devil Wears Prada have announced some new tour dates.
My American Heart Tease 10-Year Tour
It looks like My American Heart will be doing a 10-year anniversary tour for Hiding Inside The Horrible Weather.