Dave Elkins of Mae, Mark Rose of Spitalfield, Ryan Dunson of Rookie of the Year, and Jamison Covington of JamisonParker have announced a tour together.
Review: COIN – Dreamland
Having knocked the rust off and avoided the dreaded sophomore slump that so many bands seem to struggle with, COIN have returned with their third album called Dreamland. A reasonably straight-forward record that likely won’t dissuade longtime fans of the band from staying true to the group, but also one that doesn’t stray too far from what the band has already tried so they may have a difficult time gaining a wider audience. There are a few nuances and improvements to COIN’s sound that make it hard to fault them for continuing with a successful formula, such as dream-pop elements filled with lush synths and breezy guitars. As much as I enjoy listening to this band and this record, it feels like it lacks some of the energy and urgency that made their second record How Will You Know If You Never Try so endearing. The familiar sounds and stylistic choices feel welcoming at first. Still, by the time you get to the conclusion of the record, you’re left with a feeling of a small missed opportunity to take advantage of the momentum gained from their breakthrough second album.
Bands on TV (Week of February 24th)
The notable artists on you television this week include: Soccer Mommy (Kimmel; 2/26), Hailee Steinfeld (Colbert; 2/24), and BTS (Fallon; 2/24).
Justin Bieber Tops the Charts
Justin Bieber has the top album in the country this week:
Justin Bieber scores his seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart as Changes debuts atop the tally. The set, which was released on Feb. 14 via SchoolBoy/Raymond Braun/Def Jam Recordings, earned 231,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Feb. 20, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.
Selena Gomez – “Rare” (Live From The Village Studio)
Selena Gomez has shared a new live video for “Rare.”
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All Time Low Perform Acoustic Set for Sirius
All Time Low performed “Dark Side of the Room” and “Some Kind of Disaster” acoustic for SiriusXM.
Conor Oberst & Phoebe Bridgers Start in ‘Meet the Conan Staff’
Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers star in the latest episode of Meet the Conan Staff.
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Real Estate – “The Main Thing”
Real Estate have shared the new song “The Main Thing.”
The Black Keys Announce New Tour
The Black Keys have announced a summer tour.
Hopesfall – “Hall of the Sky” Video
Hopesfall have debuted the new video for “Hall of the Sky.”
‘Friends’ Reunion Special Announced for HBO Max
Lesley Goldberg, writing at The Hollywood Reporter:
The unscripted reunion special will feature stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer, as well as series creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the cast, who all negotiated together, will earn more than double their former per-episode fee for the reunion and be paid between $2.5 million and $3 million for the special.
Jenny Lewis Performs at NPR’s Tiny Desk
Jenny Lewis is the latest to perform on NPR’s Tiny Desk.
Funko Announce New Album Series With Notorious B.I.G
Funko have announced a new Pop! Albums series featuring iconic albums. The first release is of Notorious B.I.G’s Ready to Die.
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Armor for Sleep Announce Reunion Tour
Armor for Sleep have announced a 15-year anniversary tour for What To Do When You Are Dead.
Tool Announces New Tour
Tool have announced a summer tour.