The Japanese House has unveiled “Swim Against the Tide,” the title track to her forthcoming EP available November 11th, on Spotify and Apple Music.
The Japanese House – “Swim Against the Tide”
Switchfoot Release New Live Album
Switchfoot have released their new live album, Live in Chicago.
Cover Your Tracks – “Cages” Video
Cover Your Tracks have released their new video for “Cages.”
Waterparks – “Royal”
Waterparks have released their new song “Royal.”
Paramore Complete Vocals on Next Album
The 15th Anniversary of the iPod
The iPod turned 15 over the weekend. The Verge has a cool visual history of the icon device:
And while the classic iPod design was finally retired two years ago, and the remaining members of the iPod line are less important to Apple’s strategy today than they were years ago, it’s still an integral part of history, both for the company and the larger tech industry.
So here’s a look back at some highlights in the history of the king of MP3 players, from the physically scrolling plastic wheel of the original iPod to the smooth glass and aluminum of today’s iPod Touch.
And Nobuyuki “Nobi” Hayashi found the 20 CDs that were curated by Steve Jobs to give to journalists along with the iPod to test out the device:
Steve Jobs insisted that Apple has no intention of stealing away the sales of the music industry; remember this was way before iTunes Music Store. What Apple did to keep its word is buying same number of 20 CDs sets and gave it along with the iPod prototypes to the journalists.
It has been 15 years since then, and I thought I have lost them. But recently, as I was moving to a new house, I have found that set (shrink wrapped).
Below you will find the list of those 20 CDs which was carefully selected by Steve Jobs and the original iPod team (lead by Stan Ng). Enjoy!
The Lawrence Arms Announce “War on Christmas” Shows
The Lawrence Arms have announced their second annual set of “War on Christmas” shows. You can find the three dates below.
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Safe to Say – “Tangerine” Video
Safe to Say have released a video for “Tangerine.”
Review: Jimmy Eat World – Integrity Blues
“The open road is still miles away. Ain’t nothing serious. We still have our fun. Oh, we had it once.” These words, from the second verse of Jimmy Eat World’s perpetually underrated song, “The World You Love,” sum up so much of why I have fallen head-over-heels in love with this band over the past five years of my life. Jimmy Eat World’s music is best represented by the open road late night drives that “The World You Love” calls to mind. The freedom to explore the best of what the world has to offer.
My life is currently in a state of transition. One change, in particular, looms larger than the others. One of my closest friends, and one of the catalysts for thrusting me headfirst into Jimmy Eat World super fandom, is moving 600 miles away at the end of the month. Someday, maybe soon, I will end up relocating as well. So that line, so symbolic of the open road optimism for the future, is also simultaneously so wistful about the places we’re leaving behind, and the fun we’re putting in the rear-view mirror.
It’s this tightrope act between pensive, longing reflection on the past and relentless optimism for the future that I pondered as I drove north on I-287 through the rain, with no clear destination in mind, and the dashboard clock winding towards midnight. And sound-tracking that late-night drive was Integrity Blues, the breathtaking ninth studio album from Jimmy Eat World.
Bands on TV (Week of October 24th)
The notable bands on your television this week include: Jimmy Eat World (Kimmel; 10/25), Conor Oberst (Kimmel; 10/25), Phil Collins (Fallon; 10/25), Mitski (Colbert; 10/25), Norah Jones (Corden; 10/24), and Lady Gaga (Corden; 10/25).
Sponsor: Iridescent to Release Double Album on Halloween
Iridescent’s debut double album, Dreams in Black and White, will be released next Monday on Halloween. The record is separated between the “White” album — a melodic, softer, and lyrically introverted album, and the “Black” album — a heavier, syncopated, and lyrically extroverted collection. The idea is a musical ode to yin and yang. The album was three years in the making and is for fans of Circa Survive, Radiohead, NIN, Depeche Mode and 30 Seconds to Mars. A good track to get an idea for the band’s sound is “This Moment,” which is up on Bandcamp right now.
The album carries a moonlight ambiance and that’s one of the reasons the band picked Halloween as their release date.
Goldfinger’s Darrin Pfeiffer Writes About the NHL
Goldfinger’s drummer, Darrin Pfeiffer, has taken up a new gig as a columnist covering the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings.
The Blow on the History of Female Producers
Hazel Cills, writing at MTV:
While male producers and musicians like Philip Glass and Steve Reich have been written about and documented extensively, the work of female producers and early electronic musicians like Wendy Carlos, Laurie Spiegel, Delia Derbyshire, and more have essentially been ignored and undervalued by music historians. To combat the stereotype that production is solely a man’s job, The Blow created an online archive, womanproducer.com, to collect photos and clips of female producers in history. Recently, the archive has expanded into a live event series at Brooklyn’s National Sawdust, featuring performances and talks by artists like Zola Jesus, Neko Case, and more.
Pharrell Williams – “Runnin'”
Pharrell Williams has shared the new song “Runnin’.”
Green Day and Blink-182 to Headline “Not So Silent Night”
Green Day, Blink-182, and Jimmy Eat World will be performing at Live 105’s “Not So Silent Night” concerts at Oracle Arena on December 9th and 10th. Tickets go on sale Friday.
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