Smidley have released their new song “Under the Table.”
Smidley – “Under the Table”
Tesla Is Talking to the Music Labels About Creating Its Own Streaming Service
Peter Kafka, writing at Recode:
Music industry sources say the carmaker has had talks with all of the major labels about licensing a proprietary music service that would come bundled with its cars, which already come equipped with a high-tech dashboard and internet connectivity.
Label sources aren’t clear about the full scope of Tesla’s ambitions, but believe it is interested in offering multiple tiers of service, starting with a Pandora-like web radio offering.
Weird.
Taylor Swift’s Return to Spotify Was Very Profitable
Billboard reports that Taylor Swift’s return to Spotify has been quite lucrative:
How much Swift herself would receive from that $329,000 depends on her deal with her label Big Machine.
Meanwhile, the publishing royalties generated from the streams would total a little more than $59,000, up from about $9,000 in the prior week. That revenue would be divided among Swift and her co-writers and their publishers depending on their pro-rata shares of the plays on the songs each writer was affiliated with.
A Feminist Punk Band’s Quest to Create Safer Spaces at Warped Tour
Shawna Potter, writing for Noisey:
I bet a lot of people imagine the Warped Tour as a sea of white men (dude-bros to be more specific), endlessly combing their hair in front of their eyes or pounding beers or texting underage girls and sometimes playing music. That’s harsh, I know, and thank goodness it’s not really like that. Not totally. But for every kernel of truth in that stereotype, our band is happy to offer a true alternative, to talk and sing about reproductive justice, trans rights, and rape culture.
The Movielife – “Mercy Is Asleep at the Wheel”
The Movielife have debuted their new single “Mercy Is asleep at the Wheel.” Pre-orders for their new album are now up.
Sponsor: My Thanks to Two Birds
My sincere thanks to Two Birds for sponsoring the website this week. Here’s the quick pitch: it’s the weekend, you’re probably looking for some new music to check out, so why not go give the new EP from Two Birds a listen? It’s on Bandcamp and it’s got a sound that seems great for a nice summer day.
The band are currently working on their upcoming full length and you can find them on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and their own website.
Interview: Misterwives
The indie pop band Misterwives just released their sophomore full-length album Connect the Dots. It’s a technicolor shot of adrenaline to the music industry and quite simply one of the most fun listens of the year. Just before their explosive set at Firefly Music Festival, we got a chance to sit down with Misterwives’ Mandy Lee, Jesse Blum, Etienne Bowler, Marc Campbell and Will Hehir, to discuss a variety of topics. In our discussion, we touch upon how some politicians have a tendency to hide immoral action under party politics, why the music industry is a tough place to work, and just how many drummers is too many drummers in a band.
Fitz and the Tantrums – “Fool” Video
Fitz and the Tantrums have released a video for “Fool.”
Portugal. The Man Perform “Feel it Still” With PS22 Chorus
Portugal. The Man teamed up with the Webby Award-winning PS22 Chorus of Staten Island to perform their hit single “Feel It Still.”
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The Death of the Electric Guitar
Geoff Edgers, writing for The Washington Post:
The numbers back him up. In the past decade, electric guitar sales have plummeted, from about 1.5 million sold annually to just over 1 million. The two biggest companies, Gibson and Fender, are in debt, and a third, PRS Guitars, had to cut staff and expand production of cheaper guitars. In April, Moody’s downgraded Guitar Center, the largest chain retailer, as it faces $1.6 billion in debt. And at Sweetwater.com, the online retailer, a brand-new, interest-free Fender can be had for as little as $8 a month.
Sky Ferreira Covers “Easy”
Sky Ferreira’s cover of the Commodores’ “Easy” is on the upcoming Baby Driver soundtrack. You can stream it below.
Lights – “Giants” Video
Greeley Estates – “Calling All the Hopeless”
Greeley Estates have released their new song “Calling All the Hopeless.”
Hatebreed – “Seven Enemies” Video
Hatebreed have released a video for “Seven Enemies.”
Sir Sly – “Change”
