A few days ago I was able to have a conversation with Ali of Fear No Empire, and we chatted about why he decided to form a new, politically-charged rock band after so many years with pop-punk band Zebrahead. Fear No Empire is Ali Tabatabaee – Vocals (Zebrahead,) Ben Ozz – Bass (Zebrahead,) Dan Palmer – Guitar (Zebrahead, Death By Stereo,) and Mike Cambra – Drums (The Adolescents, Death by Stereo and Common War). Their new single, “Revolt” captures their punk rock spirit with some hip-hop elements thrown into the mix. During my conversation with Ali, we discussed the formation of this new band, what makes Fear No Empire unique, and the recording process of their new self-titled EP that will be released this October.
Read More “Ali Tabatabaee of Fear No Empire”One Ok Rock Announce Livestream
One Ok Rock will perform a full stadium production livestream on October 11th, 2020 at 3:00am PT.
Read More “One Ok Rock Announce Livestream”Slam Dunk Festival 2021 Lineup
Slam Dunk have announced the 2021 festival lineup. The festival takes place May 29th in Leeds and May 30th in Hatfield.
Read More “Slam Dunk Festival 2021 Lineup”The Killers Talk With NME
The Killers talked with NME about their latest album and what’s next:
“You know when someone makes a record and they say that they have 50 songs and they’re going to release another record? Well, we really are!” laughs Flowers. “We’re going to release another one in about 10 months. We’ve already gone back into the studio with Rado and Shawn. I’m excited. It might be better than this one.”
Bright Eyes Perform on ‘CBS This Morning’
Bright Eyes performed “Persona Non Grata” and “Mariana Trench” on CBS This Morning.
Read More “Bright Eyes Perform on ‘CBS This Morning’”‘The Batman’ Trailer
The first teaser trailer for The Batman has been released.
Read More “‘The Batman’ Trailer”Mad Caddies – “Waiting for the Real Thing”
Mad Caddies have released their new song “Waiting for the Real Thing.”
Read More “Mad Caddies – “Waiting for the Real Thing””Bright Eyes Cover Thin Lizzy
Bright Eyes covered Thin Lizzy’s “Running Back” for SirusXM.
Read More “Bright Eyes Cover Thin Lizzy”Tame Impala Play Tiny Desk Concert
Tame Impala have shared their Tiny Desk at Home concert for NPR.
Read More “Tame Impala Play Tiny Desk Concert”Liner Notes (August 21st, 2020)
Lots of good music out this week. This week’s newsletter shares my thoughts on music and entertainment I enjoyed this week and has a playlist of ten songs worth checking out. This week’s supporter Q&A post can be found here.
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Read More “Liner Notes (August 21st, 2020)”Zac Farro Releases New EP
Zac Farro of Paramore has released the new EP, Zafari, to all streaming platforms.
Read More “Zac Farro Releases New EP”Sleep On It Announce New EP
Sleep on It will release their new EP, Somewhere Better, on September 11th.
Read More “Sleep On It Announce New EP”Pærish Sign With Side One Dummy Records
Pærish have signed with Side One Dummy Records. To celebrate they’ve released the new song “Fixed it All.”
Read More “Pærish Sign With Side One Dummy Records”Owen – “I Should’ve Known” Video
Owen has released a video for “I Should’ve Known.”
Read More “Owen – “I Should’ve Known” Video”Jimmy Eat World Announce ‘Bleed American’ Puzzle
Jimmy Eat World have put up pre-orders for a new 1,000 piece puzzle for Bleed American.
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