Recently I was able to chat with veteran singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze before he embarked on his US tour in support of his latest record, Ghost Stories. In this detailed conversation, Lee and I discussed how the pandemic influenced the material found on the album, his noticeable growth as a songwriter in songs like the title track, his recent TV/movie syncs he’s completed, and artists that he admires in today’s music scene. Lee DeWyze begins his 35-city Ghost Stories tour the day after the record is released on August 13th. Pre-orders are available here.
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Trash Boat have returned with the new song “Alpha Omega.”
Read More “Trash Boat – “Alpha Omega””The Stereo Recorded a New Album
Jamie Woolford was on the latest Power Chord Hour and revealed that The Stereo have recently recorded and finished a brand new album.
AEG to Require Proof of Full Vaccination for U.S. Concertgoers and Event Staff
AEG:
AEG Presents, a global leader in concerts and live events, announced today that it will be requiring proof of vaccination for entry into its owned and operated clubs, theatres, and festivals. The decision comes on the heels of the dramatic surge in Covid-19 cases as the Delta variant spreads throughout the United States. AEG Presents is either an owner or partner in such iconic venues and festivals as New York’s Webster Hall and Brooklyn Steel, The Roxy and El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas, Firefly Music Festival, Day N Vegas, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and Coachella Music & Arts Festival, among others.
The vaccination policy, limited only as required by law, will be in full effect nationwide no later than October 1, 2021. Several venues have already been following local government vaccination mandates, with others anticipated to come in the weeks leading up to October 1. The date was chosen specifically to allow time for any eligible unvaccinated ticketholders and staff to reach fully vaccinated status should they choose to do so. Leading up to October 1, AEG Presents will be implementing a policy of showing proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of show date where permitted.
The Mountain Goats Frontman Announces Novel
The Mountain Goats’ frontman, John Darnielle, will release a new novel, Devil House, in January of 2022. Pre-orders are now up.
Bleachers to Require Vaccines or Negative COVID-19 Test
Bleachers have announced that they will require proof of vaccinations or a negative COVID-19 test for access to their upcoming concerts.
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Anberlin will be debuting a new song at the end of their livestream on Sunday.
Read More “Anberlin to Debut New Song on Sunday”Tegan and Sara Begin Recording
Tegan and Sara have begun recording a new album.
Read More “Tegan and Sara Begin Recording”Phoebe Bridgers Covers Metallica
Phoebe Bridgers has shared a cover of Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters.”
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Green Day have released a video for “Pollyanna.”
Read More “Green Day – “Pollyanna” Video”Charlie Hickey Signs to Saddest Factory Records
Charlie Hickey has signed to Phoebe Bridgers’s Saddest Factory Records.
Read More “Charlie Hickey Signs to Saddest Factory Records”The Chromatics Have Broken Up
Jack’s Mannequin Goes Gold
Jack’s Mannequin’s debut album, Everything in Transit, has gone gold.
Read More “Jack’s Mannequin Goes Gold”Bad Waitress – “Rabbit Hole” Video
Bad Waitress has released a new video for “Rabbit Hole.”
Read More “Bad Waitress – “Rabbit Hole” Video”Courtney Barnett – “Before You Gotta Go”
Courtney Barnett has shared the new song “Before You Gotta Go.”
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