I’m on the This Was The Scene podcast this week talking about the When We Were Young Festival, starting and running AbsolutePunk, and a whole bunch of other nostalgia tinged topics. (Overcast link.) I’ve also been sharing some old photos and memorabilia on Instagram.
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If you hit read more you can see all the releases we have in our calendar for the week. Hit the comments to access our forums and talk about what came out today, what albums you picked up, and to make mention of anything we may have missed.
Read More “Albums in Stores – Feb. 11th, 2022”Review: Hippo Campus – LP3
The aptly titled third studio album from Saint Paul, Minnesota’s own indie rock band Hippo Campus is filled with vibrant and layered guitars, smooth as silk vocal harmonies, and plenty of reasons to get excited for their latest direction in their sound. Having just released an EP called Good Dog, Bad Dream last year, this young band appears to have no limitations in their creativity and approach to their music in general. I really enjoyed their last full-length effort, Bambi, and their debut called Landmark made me a lifelong follower of their music, yet with LP3 I couldn’t help but feel a little unfulfilled. This was the first album I didn’t love from first listen, and yet there’s plenty to like on this record that has expanded the possibilities of this band’s music. Time will tell if some of the feelings I have on future spins of this album leave me with a better outlook on this LP.
Read More “Hippo Campus – LP3”Elliott Reunites for Furnace Fest
Elliott will be reuniting at Furnace Fest 2022 and performing False Cathedrals in its entirety. This will be Elliott’s first show since disbanding in 2003.
Read More “Elliott Reunites for Furnace Fest”William Ryan Key on New Podcast
William Ryan Key joins The Wasting Time Podcast to discuss his new EP out this Friday (he also shares some thoughts on the Yellowcard One For The Kids re-release). (Overcast link.)
Foo Fighters – “Fraggle Rock Rock” Video
Foo Fighters have released a video for “Fraggle Rock Rock.”
Read More “Foo Fighters – “Fraggle Rock Rock” Video”A Wilhelm Scream Release Two New Songs
A Wilhelm Scream have released “Figure Heights in My Head” and “Apocalypse Porn.” You can stream them both below.
Read More “A Wilhelm Scream Release Two New Songs”Obi-Wan Kenobi Coming in May
The new Obi-Wan Kenobi series is coming to Disney+ on May 25th.
Read More “Obi-Wan Kenobi Coming in May”‘Futurama’ Getting New Season at Hulu
Fry, Leela and Bender are set for more 31st century adventures. After months of negotiations, Hulu has finalized deals for 20 new episodes of Matt Groening and David X. Cohen’s cult animated sci-fi comedy Futurama to premiere in 2023 on the streamer. In addition to Groening and Cohen, set to come back is the majority of the series’ voice cast, including Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr and David Herman.
Missing from the list is one of the three lead voice actors, John DiMaggio, who voices foul-mouthed robot Bender among half a dozen characters. The role is currently being recast ahead of the first table read on Monday. The decision was made after DiMaggio’s negotiations with Futurama studio 20th Television Animation came to a standstill though there is a desire on both sides to have him rejoin the cast and reprise his role.
The Beths – “A Real Thing”
The Beths have returned with the new song “A Real Thing.”
Read More “The Beths – “A Real Thing””Portugal. The Man – “What, Me Worry?”
Portugal. The Man have returned with the new song “What, Me Worry?”
Read More “Portugal. The Man – “What, Me Worry?””Review: A Place to Bury Strangers – See Through You
See Through You is relentless. Depending on your preference for in-your-face noise rock and post-punk, the sixth album from A Place to Bury Strangers – their first in four years and the follow up to last year’s excellent Hologram EP – won’t necessarily tick all the boxes for all listeners. For me, the record lives in an atmosphere beyond our tiny, insular worlds. The New York-based trio now comprises long-time vocalist and guitarist Oliver Ackermann and Ceremony (also known as Ceremony East Coast) veterans Sarah Fedowitz on drums and John Fedowitz back again after a stint with the band in 2016 on bass. See Through You is also the first A Place to Bury Strangers album on Ackermann’s brand-new record label, Dedstrange.
Since founding the band in 2003, Ackermann has produced, mixed, and mastered all its albums; their latest is no exception. How do an independent label and 20 years in music affect a band’s sound? Well, in the case of A Place to Bury Strangers, that experience and freedom have resulted in the catchiest, well-rounded album the group has offered so far. The Washington Post dubbed A Place to Bury Strangers as “the most ear-shatteringly loud garage/shoegaze band you’ll ever hear” in 2012, and while that referred to their live show, their recorded output is bloody loud, too.
Read More “A Place to Bury Strangers – See Through You”Chris Farren Releases New Album
Chris Farren has released the new album, Death Don’t Wait (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), to all streaming platforms.
Read More “Chris Farren Releases New Album”S. Carey – “Break Me Open” Video
S. Carey has returned with a video for “Break Me Open.”
Read More “S. Carey – “Break Me Open” Video”Father John Misty – “Q4” Video
Father John Misty has released a video for “Q4.”
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