Preoccupations will release their new, self-titled, album on September 16th. They’ve shared the video for “Anxiety” and the full track listing can be found below.
Preoccupations Detail New Album
Apple Unveils New Apple Music Design
Today at WWDC, along with a bunch of other announcements, Apple unveiled a “top to bottom” re-thinking of the iOS version of Apple Music:
Apple Music has an all-new design, bringing greater clarity and simplicity to every aspect of the experience. It uses a new design language that allows the music to become the hero and a new structure that makes it easy to navigate and discover new music. The Library, For You, Browse and Radio tabs have been completely redesigned to provide an even greater sense of place, and we’ve added a Search tab to make finding music even easier. All of these changes come together to create a design that is clear and intuitive. iOS 10 features a redesigned News app with a new For You, organized into distinct sections that make it easier to find stories, support for breaking news notifications and paid subscriptions.
I haven’t played around with it yet, but my first impressions are positive. The navigation is definitely better.
Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear Addresses Orlando Shootings
Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste has posted a message regarding the Orlando shooting on his Facebook page:
There have been many times I’ve felt lesser than within the gay community. Now is not one of them. Now we are all the same and all mourning. My love goes out to everyone in Orlando but everyone world wide who has to struggle just to be gay. There are multiple countries where being gay is served with a quick government sanctioned death penalty. We must remember these millions too. Even when I think we have it lucky here a horrific tragedy like this happens and is a sobering reminder how much further we have to go.
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First Episode of Cameron Crowe’s ‘Roadies’
The first episode from the upcoming Showtime series from Cameron Crowe, Roadies, has been posted on YouTube for free viewing.
Roadies gives an insider’s look at the reckless, romantic, funny and often poignant lives of a committed group of “roadies” who live for music and the de facto family they’ve formed along the way. The music-infused ensemble comedy series chronicles the rock world through the eyes of music’s unsung heroes and puts the spotlight on the backstage workers who put the show on the road while touring the United States for a successful arena-level band.
Brand New: “You Won’t Ever Know The Lyrics”
Brand New have been adding some new lyrics into “You Won’t Know” on their current tour. A fan-shot video catches these at around the 45 second mark.
‘Hamilton’ Wins Eleven Awards at 2016 Tony Awards
Hamilton ended up winning eleven awards at the 2016 Tony Awards.
The Tony Awards on Sunday night were a bonanza for “Hamilton,” as Broadway’s wildly popular hit musical collected an impressive 11 prizes, including the coveted one for best musical. While the results reflected the widespread audience and critical acclaim for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop biography of Alexander Hamilton, they did not quite match the record 12 prizes bestowed on the musical “The Producers” in 2001.
Good Charlotte – “Life Can’t Get Much Better”
Good Charlotte have released a new lyric video for “Life Can’t Get Much Better.” You can stream that below.
‘Moana’ Teaser Trailer
The teaser trailer for upcoming Disney film, Moana, has been released.
Laura Jane Grace on Orlando Shooting
Laura Jane Grace, of Against Me!, spoke with Rolling Stone about the horrific shootings that occurred in Orlando over the weekend:
You’d ideally want to think that venues and shows and clubs, places where people are going to dance and celebrating and enjoying life would be the safe place, but it’s clearly not. To think that whatever crazy fucking religious wars or whatever wars are happening out there are leaking into those areas, it’s so fucking terrifying.
Doomtree – “Spill Me Up”
Doomtree have released their new summer single, “Spill Me Up.” You can stream that below.
WWDC: Apple Thread
JANK – ‘Awkward Pop Songs’ Vinyl Release Show (Video Premiere)
On Friday, May 13th, JANK performed at Everybody Hits in Philadelphia for a special vinyl release show for their new album, Awkward Pop Songs. Today we’ve got the professionally shot video footage from this incredible show to share with you. You’ll be able to find that below. Enjoy!
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Reports: Amazon Preparing Music Streaming Service
Reuters is reporting that Amazon is preparing to launch their own, standalone, streaming music service:
The service will be offered at $9.99 per month, in line with major rivals, and it will offer a competitive catalog of songs, the sources said. Amazon is finalizing licenses with labels for the service, which likely will be launched in late summer or early fall, the sources said.
Worst Mass Shooting in U.S. History in Orlando
The gunman who opened fire inside a crowded nightclub here early Sunday morning, launching a rampage that killed 50 people and injured 53 others in the deadliest shooting spree in the country’s history, had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State before the attack, according to U.S. law enforcement officials.
Over the next few days, if you’re able to give blood, please consider donating.
Christina Grimmie Fatally Shot
The Washington Post, reporting on the death of The Voice singer, Christina Grimmie:
“Words cannot begin to describe the pain I am feeling,” Grimmie’s manager, Brian Teefey, said in a statement. “I learned this business through the eyes of a father, and Christina was like a second daughter to me. All I wanted to do was assist her in achieving her musical dreams while protecting her from the pitfalls associated with the business.