Preoccupations have released their video for “Memory.”
Preoccupations – “Memory” Video
New Wave Christmas Tree
Matthew Lineham has created a pretty cool group of musician related Christmas ornaments. If you’re looking to add some David Bowie, Morrissey, and The Cure to your tree, look no further.
Demi Lovato Is Working on New Music
Demi Lovato has confirmed on Extra that she’s been in the studio working on new music.
Car Seat Headrest Performs on Fallon
Car Seat Headrest performed “Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales” on Jimmy Fallon last night.
Hi-Standard – “You Can’t Hurry Love” Video
Hi-Standard have posted up a video of their cover of The Supremes’ “You Can’t Hurry Love.”
Run the Jewels Announce New Album
Run the Jewels will release their new album, RTJ3, on January 13th. The album will be available as a free download and other pre-order options are now available. You can stream the new song “Legend Has It” below.
Sports – “Reality TV” Video
Sports have released their video for “Reality TV.”
Reports of Fitbit Buying Pebble
TechCrunch is reporting that Fitbit will be purchasing Pebble for around $34-40 million.
The site reports that the acquisition is a “small amount” but there’s no word on exactly how much, or indeed how little. Further, The Information said that the deal will see Pebble and its products closed down over time, with Fitbit acquiring its assets, which include intellectual property and software.
As It Is – “No Way Out”
As It Is have released the new song “No Way Out.”
Sean McKeough, Riot Fest Founder, Passes Away
The co-founder of Riot Fest, Sean McKeough, has passed away. He was 42.
Biffy Clyro – “Re-arrange” Video
Biffy Clyro has shared a video for “Re-arrange.”
Propagandhi Release ‘Supporting Caste’ Demos
Propagandhi have released the demos from the excellent Supporting Caste on Bandcamp.
Spotify Unveils “Singles” Series
Spotify has unveiled a new weekly series featuring exclusive recordings called “Singles.” This will replace their previous sessions series. Forbes reports:
The Singles program sees big name acts and exciting and up-and-comers recording a pair of songs for the service and releasing them only on the world’s most popular streaming music platform. The first will be a track of their own, and it will typically be a newer cut that the artist is busy promoting, while the second will be a cover of a popular song from any time in history. The first edition of Singles is available today, and it features Grammy-winning jazz phenom Esperanza Spalding, who re-recorded her own song “Unconditional Love,” as well as David Bowie’s “If You Can See Me.”
Julien Baker – “Decorated Lawns”
Julien Baker has debuted the new song, “Decorated Lawns,” over at 36 Vultures. It’s quite good.
“Decorated Lawns” recalls Julien moving back in with her parents, falling in love, and driving around with the one she loved around the Holidays. The song builds into this wonderful rally of “I loved you/I loved you/More than I hate me” that give you both butterflies and hit you in the base of your spine at once.
New York Ups the Punishment on Ticket Bots
New York has passed a law to make the punishment for ticket scalping bots harsher. Pitchfork reports:
The use of “ticket bots,” automated software that allows scalpers to buy up huge blocks of tickets for concerts, theater performances, and other events ahead of average customers, will soon be a crime in New York. Earlier this week, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new law making the use of a ticket bots a class A misdemeanor that could result in substantial fines or even imprisonment.