Phoebe Bridgers has shared a cover of Conor Oberst’s “Mamah Borthwick (A Sketch).”
Billie Joe Armstrong Performs Live From His Living Room
Billie Joe Armstrong performed “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” for the iHeart Living Room Concert.
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The National Announce ‘High Violet’ Triple LP
The National are releasing a 10th anniversary version of High Violet, with a new triple vinyl edition of the record, due out June 19th.
Weezer Launch New Game
Weezerhave released a new online game.
Liner Notes (March 27th, 2020)
At this point, the only way I know a week has passed is because I’m writing this newsletter. In this week’s edition, I share some articles, podcasts, and other things that have gotten me through the week, as well as do a rundown on music and entertainment I’ve consumed. Not sure what we’d do without streaming services right now. Dua Lipa’s pop-goodness and the absurd Harley Quinn cartoon are powering me through. Oh, and there’s a playlist of ten songs I enjoyed this week, and this week’s supporter Q&A post can be found here.
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All Time Low – “Trouble Is”
All Time Low have shared “Trouble Is.”
Review: Joywave – Possession
When Joywave set out to record their third studio album in their home studio in Rochester, New York, even they must have been surprised by how much the result of their work would be so relatable in the chaos of a never-ending pandemic. Produced by Joywave front-man, Daniel Armbruster, the band has created a spacey collection of tracks that breathe new life into a society that is struggling for its sense of direction. In some recent interviews regarding Possession, Armbruster mentioned that the album is an investigation of control, and added, “Our heads are spinning. Every day is crazier than the last. Every screen we walk by is shouting at us, demanding our undivided attention. Control over our own lives is constantly under siege.” This album couldn’t have come at a better time, as this quote sears through the noise of uncertainty going on in our lives at this very moment.
Tim Kinsella on New Podcast
Tim Kinsella is on the latest episode of the Strano Podcast.
Butch Walker Announces New Album; Streams New Song
Butch Walker will release American Love Story on May 8th. Today he’s shared the new single “Pretty Crazy” and pre-orders are now up.
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Bob Dylan – “Murder Most Foul”
Bob Dylan has released the new song “Murder Most Foul.”
Mountain Time – “Rosemary, Etc.”
Chris Simpson of Mineral has released a new song under the moniker Mountain Time.
Apple Music Displays New Notifications From Favorite Artists in Your Library
Mitchel Broussard, writing at MacRumors:
Apple today is rolling out a new feature to Apple Music users, prominently displaying new albums, EPs, and videos from their favorite artists at the top of the Library tab in iOS.
The new feature first appears as a splash page in Apple Music on iOS, telling users that they can “see new music from artists you like.” This will let you get updates about new releases from artists you listen to, with notifications appearing above your library of albums and playlists.
I haven’t seen this yet, but I am still loving MusicHarbor for keeping track of this stuff.
All Time Low Perform Acoustic Set
All Time Low performed “Dark Side OF Your Room” and “Some Kind of Disaster” live for Vevo.
Good Riddance Releasing New Benefit EP
Good Riddance are releasing a new benefit EP, Benefit for World Food Program USA, via Bandcamp.
Hamilton Leithauser – “Don’t Check The Score”
Hamilton Leithauser has released the new song “Don’t Check The Score.”