Smallpools have shared the new song “Cycle.”
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The Replacements – “Can’t Hardly Wait” Video
The Replacements have released a new video for “Can’t Hardly Wait” to celebrate their upcoming deluxe boxed set.
Read More “The Replacements – “Can’t Hardly Wait” Video”Slowdive Working on New Album
Slowdive are in the studio working on a new album.
Read More “Slowdive Working on New Album”The Menzingers – “Last to Know” (Acoustic)
The Menzingers have shared the new acoustic version of “Last to Know.”
Read More “The Menzingers – “Last to Know” (Acoustic)”Liner Notes (September 18th, 2020)
I never thought I’d be excited that it’s raining.
This week’s newsletter has some thoughts on music and entertainment I enjoyed this week, some thoughts on iOS 14, and a playlist of ten songs I enjoyed. This week’s supporter Q&A post can be found here.
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Broken Glowsticks – “Dancing On My Own” (Video Premiere)
Today we’re excited to be premiering the new video from Broken Glowsticks for their song “Dancing on My Own.” Broken Glowsticks is the new side project from AJ Perdomo of The Dangerous Summer. The song is available on all streaming platforms and up at Molly Water Music for purchase.
AJ had this to say about the new project:
Read More “Broken Glowsticks – “Dancing On My Own” (Video Premiere)”This is the new track from my side project Broken Glowsticks, this will be an outlet I use quite frequently in parallel to The Dangerous Summer in order to exercise my songwriting muscles. I spend a lot of hours working on songs that I worry may never see the light of day unless I create a new outlet for them. I want to have fun in this space; I think the second single will shock people a lot more, but this is my nice introduction into the world I am creating. Produced by Will Beasley, drums by Aaron Gillespie, and music video by Nick Marfing of Altamira Films. Leaving Hopeless and starting Molly Water Music really opened up my creative side, and maybe I am crazy, but I want a place for me and my friends to release whatever we feel. I think the quicker I can get my words into the listeners’ ears; we will be that much closer to something that is real.
Sponsor: New Film Teenage Badass Released
Teenage Badass is a music-centric comedy revolving around the fictional rock band Stylo and the Murder Dogs. It was released today for rent or purchase.
Set in 2006, we follow Brad (Mcabe Gregg), a teenage drummer who dreams of making it big in a rock band. Brad and his single-mother Rae (Julie Ann Emery) struggle to get by as Brad refuses to give up. On a fluke, Brad joins a new band fronted by singer/songwriter Kirk Stylo. They land a shot to play on a local news show. With the town buzzing from their performance, Brad’s dreams inch closer when they’re asked to record with Jordan (Kevin Corrigan), a legendary local producer. Just as everything seems to be falling into place, a series of chaotic events threaten everything.
Also, keep an eye out for cameos from Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins and The Maine’s Pat Kirch.
Read More “New Film Teenage Badass Released”Armor for Sleep Release Anniversary Edition of ‘What To Do When You Are Dead’
Armor for Sleep have released a 15th anniversary edition of What To Do When You Are Dead. It features unreleased b-sides and demos from the band is available for order on vinyl now.
They’ve also released a video for “Always a Wish.”
Read More “Armor for Sleep Release Anniversary Edition of ‘What To Do When You Are Dead’”Cartel’s ‘Chroma’ Vinyl Re-Pressing
Cartel’s new pressing of Chroma is up for order.
Nightly – “The Car” Video
Nightly have released a video for their new song “The Car.”
Read More “Nightly – “The Car” Video”Machine Gun Kelly Reveals New Artwork
Machine Gun Kelly has shared the new artwork for Tickets to My Downfall.
Read More “Machine Gun Kelly Reveals New Artwork”Smashing Pumpkins Detail New Album
Smashing Pumpkins have released the track listing for their new double album, CYR. The 20-track album is out November 27th and will be accompanied by an animated series called In Ashes.
Read More “Smashing Pumpkins Detail New Album”Yours Truly Track by Track Commentary
Yours Truly shared a track by track commentary on their new album, Self Care, over at All Punked Up:
“Composure” is about trying to keep your cool at the end of a relationship and how difficult it can be. It’s natural to be upset, angry and a million different other emotions at once. I wrote it at a time when I really needed to reclaim my self-worth after losing so much of it. I was over being miserable and waiting for acceptance.
Shazam Getting Control Center Button
Jay Peters, writing for The Verge:
Apple bought music recognition app Shazam in 2018, and now it’s integrating it into iOS in another big way — a new Music Recognition feature can identify songs playing around you as well as in apps on your phone. And it even works when you’re listening to music on your headphones.
The new feature is available as a toggle in Control Center, but it does require a developer beta of iOS 14.2 if you want to try it right now.
I use Shazam very frequently, often when watching a TV show or movie. On iOS 14 you can assign “back taps” to a Shortcut, so I assigned a double tap on the back of the phone to a Shazam Shortcut that listens and identifies the song.
Tyler Childers Releases New Album
Tyler Childers has surprised released the new album, Long Violent History, to all streaming platforms.
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