PVRIS are on the new episode of Mike Herrera’s podcast. There’s also a bunch of photos up on his website from the interview.
PVRIS on Mike Herrera Hour
The Letter the Stanford Victim Read Aloud to Her Attacker
Katie J.M. Baker, writing for Buzzfeed:
A former Stanford swimmer who sexually assaulted an unconscious woman was sentenced to six months in jail because a longer sentence would have “a severe impact on him,” according to a judge. At his sentencing Thursday, his victim read him a letter describing the “severe impact” the assault had on her.
This is exceptional. Please read, please share.
Staircase Spirits – “Last Song”
Staircase Spirits (featuring website contributor Anna Acosta) has released their new song, “Last Song,” on Apple Music. When this was sent to me I think I felt like how a parent must feel when their kid wants to show them their latest drawing. Like, you gotta say you like it right? Then they turn it around and you’re like “did that little brat trace this?!?” — yeah, this is really good, check it out and keep your eyes peeled for an EP in the near future.
R.I.P. Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)
Muhammad Ali has passed away. He was 74. From the Washington Post:
Muhammad Ali, the charismatic three-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world and Olympic gold medalist who transcended the world of sports to become a symbol of the antiwar movement of the 1960s and ultimately a global ambassador for cross-cultural understanding, died Friday night at a hospital in Phoenix, where he was living.
The Ultimate Brand New Setlist
In case you haven’t heard, it’s been an interesting week for Brand New. The band just kicked off their Canadian headlining tour as the start of a packed schedule of summer concerts. And in typical Brand New fashion, the start of that tour was overshadowed by their cryptic messaging of t-shirts and stage banter and upside down flower crosses. I’m glad I was given two years notice that Brand New were hanging it up, because it’s going to take me at least that long to prepare my tear ducts for that final tour. Because they’ve been on our minds this week, I decided I should probably devote one of our ultimate setlist playlists to the band.
Danica McKellar: Are You the Girl from “The Wonder Years”?
NOVA’s Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers series highlights Danica McKellar, the actress that played Winnie Cooper in The Wonder Years and later went on to be a math whiz.
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Billy Talent – “Louder Than the DJ”
Billy Talent’s new song, “Louder Than the DJ,” is now up on Apple Music.
Envy on the Coast of More Drama
Dan, Sal, and Jer, formerly of Envy on the Coast, have released a second statement about the Envy on the Coast “reunion.”
‘Breaking a Monster’ Trailer
The trailer for Breaking a Monster, the documentary about the teenage metal group Unlocking the Truth, has been released.
Breaking a Monster chronicles the break-out year of the band Unlocking the Truth, following 13-year-old members Alec Atkins, Malcolm Brickhouse and Jarad Dawkins as they first encounter stardom and the music industry, transcending childhood to become the rock stars they always dreamed of being.
Little Boots – “Staring at the Sun”
Little Boots has released her new single, “Staring at the Sun.” The song comes from her upcoming album, Afterhours.
Titus Andronicus – “Sun Salutation” and “[No Future] Part V.” Video
Titus Andronicus have released a double-track live video for “Sun Salutation” and “[No Future] Part V.”
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June Declared “African-American Music Appreciation Month”
From the official Presidential proclamation:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2016 as African-American Music Appreciation Month. I call upon public officials, educators, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate activities and programs that raise awareness and foster appreciation of music that is composed, arranged, or performed by African Americans.
The Killers Debut New Song Live
The Killers debuted a new song live last night at The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor in Ontario. You can check out a live video of the performance below.
DJ Khaled – “For Free” (feat. Drake)
DJ Khaled has released his new song “For Free” (feat. Drake) on Apple Music.
Guttermouth – I’ve Got it Made”
Guttermouth will release their new EP, Got it Made, on July 15th. They’ve released their new single “I’ve Got It Made.”