Today is a great day to share the latest single from talented singer-songwriter Kelsey Magnuson for “Anna’s Song.” On this track, Magnuson channels heartfelt lyrics and upper echelon songwriting. She shared, “I was so drawn to her range of sound, from plucky guitar songs to heavier riffs, and how it flowed so well through one album. But I’d also be a phony if I didn’t mention my real life inspo-from-idea-man-confidant-and total lyrical genius, Anna McClellan.” If you’re ready to discover quite possibly your next favorite artist, look no further than Kelsey Magnuson.
Read More “Kelsey Magnuson – “Anna’s Song” (Song Premiere)”Caracara – “Harsh Light” Video
Caracara have shared a video for “Harsh Light.”
Read More “Caracara – “Harsh Light” Video”Death Cab for Cutie Cover Liz Phair
Death Cab for Cutie has shared a cover of Liz Phair’s “Go West.”
Read More “Death Cab for Cutie Cover Liz Phair”‘Sell Out’ in Paperback
To celebrate the paperback release of Dan Ozzi’s Sell Out, he’s pressed a limited amount of vinyl with covers of songs from the artists discussed in the book by bands like The Dirty Nil, Ratboys, AJJ, and more.
Read More “‘Sell Out’ in Paperback”Oso Oso – “De Facto”
Oso Oso have shared the new song “De Facto.”
Read More “Oso Oso – “De Facto””All Things Go Festival Creator Summit: Interview With Bartees Strange
Over the weekend, I was in attendance for the All Things Go Festival and specifically the “Creator Summit” that featured several key interviews of All Things Go artists like Bartees Strange, and Empress Of. I was able to record the full interview session of NPR’s Marissa Lorusso’s “Fireside Chat” with Bartees Strange, where he shared his unique story that led to his critical acclaim and commercial success. The event took place in the heart of Washington D.C., at the Eaton Hotel’s Beverly Snow Room.
Read More “All Things Go Festival Creator Summit: Interview With Bartees Strange”Origami Angel Release Another EP
Origami Angel have released another new EP, this one is titled Depart.
Read More “Origami Angel Release Another EP”Turnover – “Tears of Change”
Turnover have shared the new song “Tears of Change.”
Read More “Turnover – “Tears of Change””Paramore Debut “This is Why” Live
Paramore returned for their first show last night. Some videos and the set list can be found below.
Read More “Paramore Debut “This is Why” Live”The 1975 Perform on Jools Holland
The 1975 performed “Happiness” and “I’m In Love With You” on Jools Holland.
Read More “The 1975 Perform on Jools Holland”Kendrick Lamar Performs on SNL
Kendrick Lamar performed “Rich Spirit” and “N95” on SNL.
Read More “Kendrick Lamar Performs on SNL”Liner Notes (October 1st, 2022)
This week’s newsletter has some thoughts on the music and entertainment I consumed over the past week. There’s also a playlist of ten songs I think are worth your time, and this week’s supporter Q&A post can be found here.
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Read More “Liner Notes (October 1st, 2022)”Firefly Music Festival Interview With Jagwar Twin
Jagwar Twin released his second album, 33, yesterday. Last week he sat down with me at the Firefly Music Festival to talk about the new album, Hall of Mirrors, and NFTs.
Read More “Firefly Music Festival Interview With Jagwar Twin”Thrice Re-Press ‘The Illusion of Safety’
A new pressing of Thrice’s The Illusion of Safety is up for order.
Read More “Thrice Re-Press ‘The Illusion of Safety’”Furnace Fest and Thoughts on Legacy
The second year of the rebirth of Furnace Fest has come and gone, the weekend flying by even faster than I expected, and I’m probably buying a pre-order ticket for next year after I submit this write-up. I still remember the 2021 iteration as if I attended it last weekend, not over 365 days ago. My ears are still ringing, even though I wore my ear plugs a lot more faithfully this year. My legs still haven’t quite found their full strength again yet, and the less said about my lower back the better. It’s a special weekend and I am so thankful I’ve gotten to experience it twice.
I showed up to a Zoom conference with my freelance client at 6:45pm on the following Monday, still coughing and blowing dust out of my nose every few minutes. My face was slightly sunburnt from three days spent in the Alabama sunshine. Throughout the meeting, I couldn’t stop yawning. Eventually, my client goes, “You look like you had a fun weekend. What were you doing?”
“I was at this metal, hardcore, punk festival thing down in Birmingham.”
“Of all of the things you could’ve said, that is the one thing I wouldn’t have expected from you.”
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