Music Forum: Best of 2016 — so far.
Acceptance Delay a Few Upcoming Shows
Acceptance have decided to delay a few upcoming shows.
Friends, in the midst of what is a horrific and historic tragedy in Orlando, we also had a substantial loss closer to home. The days have been long for the Acceptance family as of late. Earlier this week, our brother and guitarist, Kaylan, lost his mother to her battle with cancer. Time seems to be moving just a bit slower as we mourn with Kaylan and his family for a cherished mother, wife, and grandmother. Always, Lori was open arms and the warm, motherly smile each of us needs so much. Her light was one that only emanates from the biggest of hearts filled with the most unshakable love. We ask that you forgive us, but we need to postpone our shows this weekend in Orlando, Atlanta, and Nashville.
Panic! at the Disco Release Limited Edition T-Shirt
Panic! at the Disco have released a limited edition t-shirt to benefit the Orlando shooting victims.
Our hearts go out to everyone in Orlando. To support the Pulse Victims Fund, we’re bringing back the ‘Girl Love Girls and Boys’ shirt for a limited time on Teespring, with all proceeds going to the foundation.
You can also donate at GoFundMe.
Thrice Announce Fall Tour
Thrice have announced a headlining tour with support from LaDispute and Nothing, Nowhere. All of the dates can be found below.
Rhapsody Bringing Back Napster Name
Rhapsody is rebranding itself as Napster.
Rhapsody is part of the old guard of music streaming services, launched way back in 2001 as Listen.com. It never got the traction of it’s rival Spotify, and is now competing against titans like Apple and Google as well. So now, in a bizarre move, Rhapsody is relaunching as Napster, the service it acquired in 2011 which is also synonymous with rampant file sharing and music piracy. “No changes to your playlists, favorites, albums, and artists,” says a blog post on Rhapsody’s website. “Same music. Same service. Same price. 100% the music you love. Stay tuned!”
A pure marketing move. Meh. I’ve gotta think we’re close to when most music listeners won’t even remember using Napster. Can you remember the first song you downloaded on the program? I am pretty sure mine was Eve 6’s “Inside Out.”
Conor Oberst Plays “You Loved Him Once” Live
Conor Oberst performed a new song, “You Loved Him Once,” live at the Northside Festival in Brooklyn’s McCarren Park. You can find a fan-shot video of the performance below.
Boys Like Girls Expand 10-Year Tour
Boys Like Girls have expanded their 10-year anniversary tour for their self-titled album.
Two Door Cinema Club – “Are We Ready? (Wreck)”
Two Door Cinema Club have released their new song “Are We Ready? (Wreck).” The song comes from the band’s upcoming album, Gameshow, which will be released this October and is now up for pre-order.
Steve Aoki Remixes Blink-182
Steve Aoki remixed Blink-182’s “Bored to Death” last night at Mix Arcade.
Trash Boat – “The Guise of a Mother”
Trash Boat has released their new video for “The Guise of a Mother.”
Kanye West – “Saint Pablo”
Kanye West has added “Saint Pablo” to the Life of Pablo.
Twitter Invests in SoundCloud
Twitter Ventures has invested around $70 million into SoundCloud. From Recode:
Twitter has invested around $70 million in the music service, as part of a round that should end up in the $100 million-range, according to sources familiar with the deal. The round is expected to value SoundCloud at about $700 million — the same value that investors placed on the company in 2014, when it raised $60 million; since then it has also raised a debt round.
Interview: Royal Teeth (Video)
Royal Teeth are a six-piece indie pop band from Louisiana that have been pushing their way into the scene since around 2010. Today I’m excited to bring you a video interview with the band that discusses life on the road while supporting their first album, Glow, and the band’s current work on recording a EP after signing with Elektra Records.
Bad Suns Finish New Album
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