Coheed and Cambria have released a video for “A Disappearing Act.”
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Spotify Starts Selling Live Music Tickets to Fans Directly
Ivan Mehta, writing at TechCrunch:
Spotify has launched a new site to sell fans tickets to live gigs directly from its platform instead of redirecting users to partners like Ticketmaster and Eventbrite. The company’s new website lists upcoming concerts and lets users purchase tickets to these shows through debit or credit card; users need to have a Spotify account to buy tickets, though.
Review: Unwritten Law – The Hum
Just like the famous quote from the character Michael Corleone in The Godfather: Part III of, “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in,” can be directly re-applied to the case of Unwritten Law. The band seemed to have a tough time getting that “magic” back on the past few releases like Swan, and at-times Here’s to the Mourning, something appeared to be slightly out of sync in the band’s delivery. Enter the era of The Hum, and all appears to be heading back on the right course. The Hum is a cohesive and electric collection of songs that fit well from beginning to end, and feature several key songs that keep the listener coming back for repeat listens. While Unwritten Law doesn’t cover a ton of new ground here, getting the train back on the tracks is the most important thing that the band could’ve done here to re-establish their brand of music in the crowded pop-punk realm.
Read More “Unwritten Law – The Hum”Strategies – “Outages” (Song Premiere)
Today I’m thrilled to share the latest single from indie punk band, Strategies, called “Outages.” The band includes Brian Moss (The Ghost/Hanalei/Great Apes), Paul Lask (The Ghost), and Neil Hennessey (Lawrence Arms/Joyce Manor), and their previous band experience pays off widely in this catchy, and driving punk rock song. Formed remotely in 2020, Strategies is a long-distance collaboration between old friends from the early 2000s Chicago punk and indie rock scenes. The band shared this about the latest single, “‘Outages’ is a narratively-structured song about feeling nostalgic. A guy walks into his backyard and remembers a night he fell in love many years earlier. He replays events from that night, wonders what she’s up to now, and tries coming to terms with the reality of his present life.” If you’re enjoying this song as much as I am, please consider pre-ordering Strategies’ self-titled EP here that hits the streets on August 26th.
Read More “Strategies – “Outages” (Song Premiere)”Riot Fest Announce 2022 After Shows
Riot Fest have announced their after shows. The full list can be found below.
Read More “Riot Fest Announce 2022 After Shows”Alvvays – “Easy On Your Own?”
Alvvays have shared the new song “Easy On Your Own?”
Read More “Alvvays – “Easy On Your Own?””Broken Bells Detail New Album
Broken Bells will release their new album, Into the Blue, on October 7th. Today they’ve shared the new song “Saturdays.”
Read More “Broken Bells Detail New Album”Anti-Flag – “The Fight for Our Lives”
Anti-Flag have shared the new song “The Fight for Our Lives.” The song features Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath and Bad Religion’s Brian Baker.
Read More “Anti-Flag – “The Fight for Our Lives””The Academy Is… Announce Show With Midtown
The Academy Is… will be doing a hometown Chicago show with Midtown.
Read More “The Academy Is… Announce Show With Midtown”Cartel Announce ‘Cycles’ Vinyl
Cartel’s Cycles is coming to vinyl. Limited copies will be available at their upcoming tour dates.
Read More “Cartel Announce ‘Cycles’ Vinyl”Bright Eyes Announce Three More EPs
Bright Eyes have announced three more EPs of re-recorded tracks. Pre-orders are now up.
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The 1975’s Matty Healy Turns On, Tunes In, and Logs Off
Ryan Dombal profiles Matty Healy for Pitchfork:
Yes, Being Funny in a Foreign Language is quite funny. There’s a mom joke, a QAnon joke, a joke about a 10-year-old who is “obsessed with fat ass.” Taylor Swift, who got an early listen to the record, summed it up in three words: “It’s so funny.” Most of Healy’s friends are comics, and their approval of his work is particularly important to him: He played the album for musical comedian Bo Burnham, and was pleased when Burnham laughed at all the right times. Healy jokes he was furious when he heard Burnham’s 2021 song “That Funny Feeling,” which lists out society’s ills on the eve of destruction, a la “Love It If We Made It.” “He needs to stay in his lane a little bit,” he adds with a grin. “When he did that song, I was like, ‘You motherfucker.’”
Review: Momma – Household Name
The third studio album from Momma is an endearing collection of songs that they have affectionately titled Household Name. Mastered by Grammy-winning engineer Emily Lazar, Household Name captures a great indie rock spirit while still remaining true to the band’s core authenticity that came shining through the speakers on their first two records. The new songs drift in the realm of indie rock bands similar to Momma like Soccer Mommy, Snail Mail, and Beabadoobee, yet some of the guitar tones breathe new life into this group of musicians with a sound similar to Smashing Pumpkins and early-Nirvana. On songs like “Speeding 72,” the lead single from the set, Momma are able to achieve a sound that transcends genre lines and conventional boundaries.
Read More “Momma – Household Name”Interview: Ollie Baxxter of Broadside
A couple of weeks ago I connected with the lead vocalist of Broadside, Ollie Baxxter, to discuss the band’s latest single called ”One Last Time,” the lessons the band has learned from the previous records (including the great, and anthemic Into The Raging Sea), as well as some of Baxxter’s unique musical influences that he brings into Broadside. The band are currently signed to Sharptone Records and will continue to be releasing new music in the near future with the label.
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