The Linda Lindas have shared the new video for “Don’t Think.”
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Sea.Hear.Now Announce Festival Lineup
Blink-182, Hozier, and LCD Soundsystem will headline the 2025 Sea.Hear.Now festival.
Read More “Sea.Hear.Now Announce Festival Lineup”U.S. Reaches 100 Million Paid Music-Streaming Subscribers
Variety, reporting on the RIAA’s 2024 data:
For the first time, paid streaming subscriptions hit the 100 million mark in the U.S. last year, while vinyl sales continued their nearly two-decade resurgence with $1.4 billion in sales, according to Recording Industry Association of America’s annual recorded-music revenue report.
Despite that milestone, streaming growth continues to slow — it was up just 4 million for the year, continuing a slowing trend over the past five years.
And:
Meanwhile, vinyl’s 18th straight year of growth scored nearly three-quarters of physical format revenue at $1.4 billion — the highest since 1984. For the third consecutive year, it outsold CDs, shipping 44 million vinyl records compared with 33 million CDs.
Interview: Catbite
A couple of days ago, I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Brittany Luna (vocals) and Tim Hildebrand (guitar), of Philadelphia ska band Catbite, to discuss their newly announced EP, Doom Garden. In this interview, I asked the band members about where the EP title came from, the direction they took on Doom Garden, their recent performance doing the Operation Ivy cover set with Laura Jane Grace, and how they were able to get Patrick Stump to sing on one of the songs on the new record. Catbite will be supporting Doom Garden with a headlining tour, and the dates are below.
Read More “Catbite”Interview: Katerina Nicole
I’d like to introduce everyone to ambient rock artist, Katerina Nicole, whose debut EP, Serene In Violent Oceans, is a solid mix of heavy styles similar to Spiritbox, paired with the songwriting sensibilities of Charlotte Sands, all with a style all of her own. I asked Katerina about her great new single called “Emotionally,” the meaning behind the EP title, and what she hopes fans will take away from listening to her dynamic music. If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider streaming her EP here.
Read More “Katerina Nicole”Ava Max – “Lost Your Faith” Video
Ava Max has shared a video for “Lost Your Faith.”
Read More “Ava Max – “Lost Your Faith” Video”Vision Pro as Concert Device
M.G. Siegler, reviewing the new Metallica “Apple Immersive” concert (er, three songs) that was released for the Vision Pro:
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, 2025. It’s late, the family is asleep. I grab a beer and head out to watch a rock concert. But by “head out” I mean, put on the Vision Pro. Minutes later, I’m in Mexico City – over 5,000 miles away from my home in London – watching James Hetfield walk up to the stage. I’m right behind him. His cigar smoke wafting in my face. The crowd roars as he emerges into the stadium.
It felt very close. Very real.
Honestly, I was blown away by the “Apple Immersive” Metallica concert that was released for the Vision Pro this past weekend. I like Metallica – like any red-blooded teenager in the 1990s, I grew up with ”The Black Album” – but I was more of a grunge kid. But my god, Apple (and the band) nailed this experience. It’s only about 30 minutes – just three songs – but I easily could have watched that for another few hours.
I’ve been ho-hum about the Vision Pro, mostly because for that price I see no real need in my life. This kind of immersive concert experience does sound fun though.
Linkin Park Announce New Single
Linkin Park will release the new single “Up From the Bottom” on March 27th.
Read More “Linkin Park Announce New Single”Yungblud – “Hello Heaven, Hello” Video
Yungblud has shared a nine-minute video for “Hello Heaven, Hello.”
Read More “Yungblud – “Hello Heaven, Hello” Video”Lollapalooza Announces 2025 Lineup
Lollapalooza has announced their 2025 lineup.
Read More “Lollapalooza Announces 2025 Lineup”Origami Angel Announce Tour
Origami Angel are heading out on tour.
Read More “Origami Angel Announce Tour”One Ok Rock / G-Shock Collaboration
One Ok Rock have teamed up with G-Shock watches for a new collaboration.
Read More “One Ok Rock / G-Shock Collaboration”Arms Length – “You Ominously End” Video
Arms Length have shared a video for “You Ominously End.”
Read More “Arms Length – “You Ominously End” Video”Introducing the Infant & Toddler Collection: Onesies and tees that scream emo and pop-punk history! Soft fabrics, because nobody wants a fussy baby at an acoustic basement show.
Review: Lily Meola – Postcards To Heaven
Losing a loved one can bring out so many emotions that we didn’t know that we even had inside of us. On her heartfelt tribute to her mother who passed away from cancer, Lily Meola has returned with a new EP, affectionately labeled as Postcards To Heaven. Meola shared, “Since losing my mom, writing music has been a form of therapy for me. These songs stem from my grief and the everlasting longing I have to communicate with her. I decided to put these out on her birthday as a way to dampen the heartache that this day brings and to honor her. I hope that sharing these songs will help others who are facing grief.” By creating a touching EP that tugs on all of the right heartstrings, Meola quickly showcases the healing power of music.
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