William Ryan Key is on the latest episode of the Chris DeMakes podcast talking Yellowcard’s “Ocean Avenue.” (Overcast link.)
Grumpster – “Teeth”
Grumpster have shared the new song “Teeth.”
Read More “Grumpster – “Teeth””Jimmy Eat World Share Behind the Scenes Video
Jimmy Eat World have shared a behind the scenes video for the making of “555.”
Read More “Jimmy Eat World Share Behind the Scenes Video”Liner Notes (July 31st, 2020)
This week’s newsletter shares my favorite pop-punk album of the year so far. Gasp! Pop-punk in 2020? I also go through some thoughts on music and entertainment I enjoyed over the past week, and share a playlist and pizza toppings. This week’s supporter Q&A post can be found here.
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Read More “Liner Notes (July 31st, 2020)”Review: Neon Trees – I Can Feel You Forgetting Me
There was a time when we all really didn’t know if we would ever get another Neon Trees album. After the release of their excellent third studio album in 2014, Pop Psychology, the band took a lengthy hiatus. Front-man Tyler Glenn released a solo album in 2016 that detailed his internal struggle with religion and his sexuality called Excommunication. There were a few teasers of new music from the band in the form of one-off singles such as “Feel Good” and “Songs I Can’t Listen To,” but no further announcements of them working towards anything concrete. The song “Used To Like” made its appearance out of nowhere in the middle of November, and that sparked a newfound interest in the band after so much time away. As shitty as a year as 2020 has been, we give our thanks to Neon Trees for making a brilliant comeback album called I Can Feel You Forgetting Me. This album is a collection of songs detailing the heartbreak in Tyler Glenn’s personal life and possibly a dual meaning of making their longtime fans remember the band they fell in love with in the first place. The vibes set forth on this LP teeter on the verge of a nighttime summer album, and the songs lend themselves well to the lofty expectations placed upon themselves in the legacy of their discography.
Read More “Neon Trees – I Can Feel You Forgetting Me”The Fall of Troy Announce New Album
The Fall of Troy will release their new album, Mukiltearth, on August 8th. The press release can be found below.
Read More “The Fall of Troy Announce New Album”Thank You, I’m Sorry – “Backpack Life”
Thank You, I’m Sorry have shared the new song “Backpack Life.”
Read More “Thank You, I’m Sorry – “Backpack Life””The Neighbourhood Announce New Album
The Neighbourhood will release their new album, Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones, on September 25th. Today they’ve released a video for “Cherry Flavoured.”
Read More “The Neighbourhood Announce New Album”I the Mighty Go on Hiatus Due to Allegations of Misconduct
I the Mighty have gone on hiatus after allegations of misconduct have come out against the lead singer.
Read More “I the Mighty Go on Hiatus Due to Allegations of Misconduct”Spotify CEO Talks Future of Music Releases
Spotify’s CEO, Daniel Ek, talked with Music Ally about how he sees the music industry going forward:
“There is a narrative fallacy here, combined with the fact that, obviously, some artists that used to do well in the past may not do well in this future landscape, where you can’t record music once every three to four years and think that’s going to be enough,” said Ek
“The artists today that are making it realise that it’s about creating a continuous engagement with their fans. It is about putting the work in, about the storytelling around the album, and about keeping a continuous dialogue with your fans.”
Ek cited Taylor Swift’s activity around her new album ‘Folklore’ as just one recent example of an artist benefitting from that kind of effort.
“I feel, really, that the ones that aren’t doing well in streaming are predominantly people who want to release music the way it used to be released,” he said, as the interview ended.
Couple thoughts:
- As someone that loves the album experience, I hate this. I barely remember to listen to singles when they’re released and then forget they ever came out. Fine, I’m getting old, but shouldn’t the next “model” for releasing music actually be one where artists can release music in various ways, that they think best suits their art, and make a living doing it?
- Taylor Swift, and artists of her size, are usually the exception, not the rule.
- Spotify is worth $50 billion and barely, if at all, making money. That’s not sustainable. There’s a reason they’re spending so much money on premium podcasts and other content that’s not related to music.
Moon Tooth – “Six of Swords” Video
Moon Tooth have released a video for “Six of Swords.”
Read More “Moon Tooth – “Six of Swords” Video”Nerdlinger – “Prognosis”
Nerdlinger have relased the new single “Prognosis.”
Read More “Nerdlinger – “Prognosis””The Go-Go’s – “Club Zero”
The Go-Go’s have released their first song song in 19 years titled “Club Zero.” The song comes from the upcoming Showtime documentary about the band.
Read More “The Go-Go’s – “Club Zero””2020 VMA Nominations
This year’s VMA nominations can be be found below. Congrats to Blink-182, All Time Low, The 1975, and all the other nominated artists.
Read More “2020 VMA Nominations”Travis Barker Teams Up With Run the Jewels
Travis Barker has released the new song “Forever” featuring Run the Jewels.
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