Today sees the new release from Creeper. 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 – Jul. 31st, 2020”On Taylor Swift and the Myth of “Limited Space”
Taylor Swift album cycles are starting to feel like Fall Out Boy lyrics circa 2005: Which came first, the music Taylor Swift record or the misery discourse? And I’m like, I just, I mean… this is exhausting, you know?
This time around, Taylor did something very new (for her). In a move that honestly only really works for the highest rollers in entertainment, she surprise-unleashed a 16 track full length, titled folklore, on the unsuspecting internet at large. Response was massive, immediate, and polarizing. For a huge number of listeners, both in the private and critical spheres, this release has been lauded as one of her best yet. It credits indie heavyweights Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon on the track “exile,” and the record’s production has The National’s Aaron Dessner all over it. To the more casual Swift listener–or to be exact, the “I’ve heard her singles, and that’s it” listener–this venture into the world of “indie” is out of character and out of left field, and as a result… feathers have been ruffled. And as tends to be the case with these things, the resulting discourse has, yet again, overwhelmingly failed to validate its own complaints. As usual with Taylor, it does this by focusing on snippy critiques mired more in misogyny than in the actual issues at play here.
Read More “On Taylor Swift and the Myth of “Limited Space””A Taylor Swift Playlist: “Lightning in a Bottle”
If you haven’t heard by now, Taylor Swift surprise-dropped her eighth studio album folklore last week. This is not another album review, that’s been masterfully handled by Craig Manning, this is a playlist for after you’ve gone deep with the album and are ready to explore the rest of her catalog.
Read More “A Taylor Swift Playlist: “Lightning in a Bottle””No Rome – “1:45 AM” Video
No Rome has shared a video for the new song “1:45 AM.”
Read More “No Rome – “1:45 AM” Video”Members of MxPx, Rise Against, Sick of It All (And Moby) Cover Black Flag
Tim McIlrath (Rise Against), Mike Herrera (MxPx), Lou Koller (Sick of it All), Moby, and more contributed to cover of Black Flag’s “Rise Above.”
Read More “Members of MxPx, Rise Against, Sick of It All (And Moby) Cover Black Flag”The Killers Respond to Allegations of Misconduct
The Killers have released a statement, via a legal representative, in response to allegations of sexual misconduct against members of the band and crew. Their statement is below, via BBC.
Read More “The Killers Respond to Allegations of Misconduct”Laura Veirs – “Burn Too Bright” Video
Laura Veirs returns with a video for her new song “Burn Too Bright.”
Read More “Laura Veirs – “Burn Too Bright” Video”Wolves in the Throne Room Sign With Relapse Records
Wolves in the Throne Room have signed with Relapse Records and will release a new album next year.
We are proud to announce our collaboration with Relapse records. As fans of the label since the early days, we are excited to be working with such capable folks. We are currently crafting our forthcoming record which will be released in North America by Relapse in alliance with Century Media who will be handling the rest of the world. More news to be announced very soon.
Phoebe Bridgers on New Podcast
Phoebe Bridgers is on the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast. (Overcast link.)
Read More “Phoebe Bridgers on New Podcast”Waxahatchee Breaks Down “Fire”
Waxahatchee is on the latest episode of the Song Exploder podcast. (Overcast link.)
Read More “Waxahatchee Breaks Down “Fire””Taylor Swift Releases “Cabin in the Candlelight” Version of “Cardigan”
Taylor Swift has shared a “cabin in the candlelight” version of “Cardigan.”
Read More “Taylor Swift Releases “Cabin in the Candlelight” Version of “Cardigan””Love Again – “The Best I Could” Video
Love Again have released a video for “The Best I Could.”
Read More “Love Again – “The Best I Could” Video”Ela Minus – “Megapunk”
Ela Minus has released the new song “Megapunk.”
Read More “Ela Minus – “Megapunk””NOFX and Frank Turner Stream Cover Album
Frank Turner and NOFX have posted up their new cover album, West Coast Vs. Essex.
Read More “NOFX and Frank Turner Stream Cover Album”Foxes – “Woman” Video
Foxes has shared a video for “Woman.”
Read More “Foxes – “Woman” Video”