5 Seconds of Summer have announced a new tour.
Overcast Launches New Audio Engine
Marco Arment has released a version of his Overcast podcast player with “Voice Boost 2,” if you are interested in the nerdy audio side of this, he’s written up a blog post explaining it:
This is about to get nerdier, but bear with me. (Yes, nerdier than ITU broadcast-loudness standards.)
Given a loudness measurement for the incoming audio, quieter podcasts need to be amplified to reach the target. But perceived loudness isn’t the peak of the incoming audio stream — it’s more of an average. Quiet-sounding audio can still have brief moments of loud peaks.
When increasing the volume of digital audio, the biggest challenge is not “clipping” during the peaks — not having any part of the signal pass above the volume ceiling of 0 dB. (It’s a negative scale. This is also why the LUFS value above, which is closely related to the decibel scale used here, is negative.)
Sponsor: My Thanks to Chase Tremaine
Chase Tremaine has sponsored the website multiple times now and one of the reasons is because he’s been a longtime member of the community and really gets what we’re all about and what kind of music our readers are into. Which is why you should check out his new debut solo album, Unfall. The album is streaming everywhere now (and also available on CD, following a successful Kickstarter thanks in part to Chorus.fm users), featuring ten songs of emo lyrics, math rock guitar riffs, boy band harmonies, and indie-pop textures.
Working with producer Empty Isles (Tooth & Nail Records), Chase sought after the balance of emo-pop and modern rock perfected by artists like Jimmy Eat World, Paramore, and The Academy Is…, resulting in tracks ranging from the Copeland-like “Worth the Wait” to the Thrice-influenced new single “Honest Tree.” With hopes that this album will not just spotlight himself but also contribute to the growth of his local emo/pop-punk scene, Chase would love to hear from fellow lovers and makers of modern emo music. Email music@chasetremaine.com to discuss collaborating, writing about your music on his website, or purchasing a physical copy of Unfall.
Listen to the album now on all streaming platforms.
Liner Notes (January 31st, 2020)
This week’s newsletter has my first impressions of the new album from Brian Fallon, the results of trying some new apps and rearranging my home screen, and my regular media diet rundown. Plus, 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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New Kevin Devine Song
Three Kevin Devine songs have been released on streaming services, one is new.
The Classic Crime – “Take the Moment”
The Classic Crime have shared their new song “Take the Moment.”
Dashboard Confessional Shares Live Video From 2001
Dashboard Confessional have shared a newly discovered live video of “Screaming Infidelities” from 2001.
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Kill the Lights Sign With Fearless Records
Kill the Lights have signed with Fearless Records.
Hawthorne Heights Valentines Day Gift Package
Hawthorne Heights are once again offering their annual Valentines Day package.
Tame Impala – “Lost in Yesterday” Video
Tame Impala have shared a video for “Lost in Yesterday.”
Incubus – “Our Love” Video
Allie X – “Devil I Know”
Allie X has released the new song “Devil I Know.”
Behind the Scenes of Latest Green Day Video
Green Day have shared a behind the scenes video from the making of their “Oh Yeah!” music video.
Dropkick Murphys – “Smash Shit Up” Video
Dropkick Murphys have dropped a video for their new song “Smash Shit Up.”