Charlie Puth Talks with Rolling Stone

Charlie Puth
Jason Tate

Charlie Puth sat down with Rolling Stone for a new interview:

I remember it was my wife Brooke’s birthday. I was on my way to this wonderful restaurant in Sherman Oaks, and these songs will just pop into my head. And I heard this lyric called “I Used to Be Cringe.” And the title itself is cringey. It’s like, “What do you mean?” You can smell the comments, as they say — “Used to be?” I’m like, “That’s an interesting song title. What would that sound like?” And I’m just talking to myself while Brooke’s on her phone. It’s like a 30-minute drive down the hill, and I just start writing this whole song in F major. And it has a very flowy McCartney-esque chord progression. And it’s all just because Taylor had said something about me. It gave me enough excitement to write another song in my head. And now we’re ending the album with that.

Nick Flessa – “Medicine Hat City Slogan” (Song Premiere)

Nick Flessa
Adam Grundy

Today is a great day to share the latest single and visualizer video from LA-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Nick Flessa, called “Medicine Hat City Slogan.” The song comes from Flessa’s forthcoming new album, A Different Kind of Energy, that will be released everywhere on April 17th via Anxiety Blanket Records. The fully instrumental album showcases Nick Flessa’s ability to convey a wide range of emotions without uttering any vocals. If you’re enjoying the new song, please consider pre-saving A Different Kind of Energy here.

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Dustin Kensrue Partners With Iris Guitar

Dustin Kensrue
Jason Tate

Dustin Kensrue of Thrice has teamed up with Iris Guitar for a new acoustic guitar:

When he reached out to us, he expressed he’d been searching for the right combination of tone and aesthetic and that he’d found it with Iris. We immediately got to work and recently completed three custom 12-fret acoustics for him: an OG, an RCM-000 and a DF. We’re honored to be a part of his creative process and can’t wait to hear what comes next. 

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Eric Melvin Files Civil Suit Against Fat Mike

NOFX
Jason Tate

Eric Melvin of NOFX has sued Fat Mike in civil court:

Eric Melvin is not here today with us because of the following reason: at 8am on Monday morning, after the final NOFX show ever, Eric Melvin’s lawyers served Fat Mike legal papers accusing him of financial malfeasance. Ten hours earlier we finished playing the final show of our 42-year career. It was the most amazing and emotional send-off ever, nothing but love, family, tears and love. That letter broke my heart, as well as the rest of the band and the crew. It still hurts today, and it hurts right now saying it.

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