You Blew It! have released the Pulse EP on Bandcamp. All proceeds will go toward The Center Orlando, a haven for the LGBT community offering free counseling for those affected by the recent shooting.
You Blew It! Release Benefit EP
Microsoft Buys LinkedIn
Microsoft Corp. and LinkedIn Corporation on Monday announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion, inclusive of LinkedIn’s net cash. LinkedIn will retain its distinct brand, culture and independence. Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of LinkedIn, reporting to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. Reid Hoffman, chairman of the board, co-founder and controlling shareholder of LinkedIn, and Weiner both fully support this transaction. The transaction is expected to close this calendar year.
I’d pay half that to never get a “so and so wants to join your network” email ever again.
Bands on TV (Week of June 13th)
This week’s notable TV performances are: Fitz & the Tantrums (6/13; Kimmel), Garbage (6/15; Kimmel), Silversun Pickups (6/17; Colbert), and Red Hot Chili Peppers (6/13; Corden).
Kanye West Releases Video Game Trailer
Kanye West has released a trailer for his upcoming “Only One” video game. This was released at E3 this year.
Chance the Rapper Teases Death Cab Collaboration
Chance the Rapper teased on Twitter the possibility of a collaboration with Death Cab for Cutie.
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Save the Lost Boys – “Wasting My Time”
Save the Lost Boys have released their new song “Wasting My Time.”
Brendan Kelly Performs “Dead Rose” Acoustic
Brendan Kelly performed an acoustic version of The Falcon’s “Dead Rose.”
Baroness Announce Summer Tour Dates
Baroness have announced their tour dates for the summer. You’ll find those below.
Tim Armstrong Working on Solo Album
It looks like Tim Armstrong is working on a new solo album.
Emarosa – “Miracle” Video
G.L.O.S.S. Release New EP
G.L.O.S.S. have released their new EP, Trans Day of Revenge, through Bandcamp.
15 Years Ago: Blink-182 released Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
Kacey Musgraves and Conor Oberst Cover “Hey Good Looking”
Kacey Musgraves and Conor Oberst covered “Hey Good Looking” together over the weekend. A fan-shot video has been uploaded to YouTube.
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Elvis Costello Announces Fall Tour
Elvis Costello has announced a fall 2016 tour.
Drake Tops The Charts, Again
Drake’s Views is at the top of the Billboard Charts for the sixth straight week. Beyoncé comes in at number two, and Paul Simon is at three.
Of the album’s 135,000 units earned in the latest chart week, 81,000 of those were in streaming equivalent album units. The rest were in traditional album sales (32,000) and track equivalent album units (22,000).