Dessa has shared a video responding to allegations made against fellow Doomtree member P.O.S.
Read More “Dessa Responds to Allegations Against P.O.S.”Making Music Using Excel
Dylan Tallchief created an entire digital audio workstation in Excel. He then used his spreadsheet program to cover “Take On Me.” You can see the project on Google Drive or Github.
Read More “Making Music Using Excel”Gerard Way Funko Pre-Order
Pre-orders for the new Funko Pop Danger Days version of My Chemical Romance’s Gerard Way are now up.
Read More “Gerard Way Funko Pre-Order”Silverstein Share Alternate “Where Are You”
Silverstein have shared an alternate version of “Where Are You.”
Read More “Silverstein Share Alternate “Where Are You””Scott Sellers Covers Blink-182’s “A New Hope”
Scott Sellers of Rufio shared a cover of Blink-182’s “A New Hope” on Facebook.
Read More “Scott Sellers Covers Blink-182’s “A New Hope””BTS – “Stay Gold” Video
BTS have released a video for “Stay Gold.”
Read More “BTS – “Stay Gold” Video”Léon – “And It Breaks My Heart” Video
Léon has released a video for her new song “And It Breaks My Heart.”
Read More “Léon – “And It Breaks My Heart” Video”Liner Notes (June 26th, 2020)
I get it, the weeks are blending, and you were just reading a newsletter from me last Friday, but it’s here again. Round and round we go. This week’s newsletter has thoughts on music, entertainment, and other stuff on my mind. This week’s supporter Q&A post can be found here.
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Read More “Liner Notes (June 26th, 2020)”Review: Tenille Townes – The Lemonade Stand
The first time I heard Tenille Townes, I knew she was the real deal. Her proper major-label debut release was an all-acoustic EP titled The Living Room Worktapes, and it was a masterpiece. Townes has a strong but unusual voice that conveys depths of empathy and emotion, as well as a talent for crafting songs that ask deep existential questions about what we’re doing here, how we connect with one another, and what the afterlife might look like, among other things. These talents are impressive in any context, but there’s something about hearing them over a sparse acoustic arrangement that makes them all the more jaw-dropping. Listening to The Living Room Worktapes captures the way it feels to hear a complete unknown at an open mic night—just voice, guitar, and unbelievable songwriting—and be absolutely bowled over by their talent. While just four songs long, that release left me with the highest of hopes for what Townes’ career might hold. Here was an artist with Lori McKenna’s talent for storytelling and understanding of the human condition, paired with a Patty Griffin-like voice that could cut you right to the soul.
Read More “Tenille Townes – The Lemonade Stand”Review: Gordi – Our Two Skins
Sophie Payten, the Australian folk-pop artist known as Gordi, is one of the finest songwriters to ever come from this country. In August 2017, she released her debut album, Reservoir, which peaked at #20 on the ARIA Chart. Following the release of the record, Payten dove straight into exploring her collaborative side; appearing on “Postcard” with Troye Sivan, as well as featuring alongside Julien Baker, Bon Iver, The National, and more. Last year, Payten worked as a doctor at the Prince of Wales Hospital after completing her medical studies at The University of New South Wales in 2018. In January, Gordi released her first song in three years: “The Cost,” with all proceeds going to the 2020 Australian Bushfire Relief. Her second album, Our Two Skins, was somehow created amongst all of this.
Read More “Gordi – Our Two Skins”Chevy Mustang – “Can I Be Your Friend” Video
Chevy Mustang (Max Collins of Eve 6) has released a video for the new song “Can I Be Your Friend” featuring Evan Rachel Wood.
Read More “Chevy Mustang – “Can I Be Your Friend” Video”Mike Herrera – “Homeward Bound”
Mike Herrera has released a new version of “Homeward Bound.”
Read More “Mike Herrera – “Homeward Bound””Japandroids Live Album Vinyl Pre-Order
Japandroids’ new live album, Massey Fucking Hall, is out today. The album will see a vinyl release on October 2nd and can be pre-ordered here.
Walk Off the Earth – “Oh What a Feeling”
Walk Off the Earth have shared the new song “Oh What a Feeling.” The song was co-written by Nate Ruess, K.Flay, and Captain Cuts.
Read More “Walk Off the Earth – “Oh What a Feeling””Ruston Kelly – “Radio Cloud”
Ruston Kelly has shared the new song “Radio Cloud.”
Read More “Ruston Kelly – “Radio Cloud””