Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind has released a tequila called Summergods. The full press release can be found below.
Spotify Ending Beta Artist Upload Program
Spotify is ending their direct upload program:
Almost a year ago, we started to beta test a feature that lets independent artists upload their music directly to Spotify. Today, we notified participating artists about our decision to close the beta program, along with how we can help them migrate their music to other distributors over the next month.
‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Trailer
The new trailer for Jumanji: The Next Level was released today.
Janet Weiss Leaves Sleater-Kinney
Janet Weiss has decided to leave Sleater-Kinney.
Laura Jane Grace Performs “A Fistful of Vinyl” Live
A professionally shot video of Laura Jane Grace performing “The Apology Song” live at the Troubadour in LA has been released by A Fistful of Vinyl.
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Taylor Swift Opens Up About Her Master Recordings Being Purchased
Taylor Swift has posted on Tumblr about her masters being sold to Scooter Braun:
For years I asked, pleaded for a chance to own my work. Instead I was given an opportunity to sign back up to Big Machine Records and ‘earn’ one album back at a time, one for every new one I turned in. I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, Scott Borchetta would sell the label, thereby selling me and my future. I had to make the excruciating choice to leave behind my past. Music I wrote on my bedroom floor and videos I dreamed up and paid for from the money I earned playing in bars, then clubs, then arenas, then stadiums. […]
This is my worst case scenario. This is what happens when you sign a deal at fifteen to someone for whom the term ‘loyalty’ is clearly just a contractual concept. And when that man says ‘Music has value’, he means its value is beholden to men who had no part in creating it.
Capitalism is destructive to most industries, but it’s always felt specifically exploitative to me in the arts.
ROAM – “I Don’t Think I Live There Anymore” Video
ROAM have released their new video for “I Don’t Think I Live There Anymore.”
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Belle & Sebastian – “Sister Buddha” Video
Belle & Sebastian have released a new video for “Sister Buddha.”
Blink-182 – “Happy Days”
Blink-182 have shared their new song “Happy Days.” The song is also up on all streaming services and the album will be coming in September. Look for the band on Zane Lowe’s show a little later today.
Liner Notes (June 28th, 2019)
This week’s newsletter is brought to you with a massive craving for pizza.
In this week’s newsletter, I share a new fun productivity tip I started using this week, talk a little about the current project I’m working on, and share thoughts on music, movies, and TV shows I enjoyed this week. There’s also a playlist of ten songs I loved and a rant about political debates. This week’s supporter Q&A post can be found here.
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Sponsor: Isaiah Dominguez Releases New Album ‘Holy Ghost’
With Holy Ghost, Isaiah Dominguez has taken personal experiences and packaged them in a way that seem strangely familiar. There is a familiar comfort in his choruses and a vague recollection of memories that align with his lyrics. Dominguez has markedly set himself apart from his past with this collection of songs and created a sound uniquely his own. His blend of nostalgic 80’s rock and contemporary alternative marry perfectly with his independent, solo-songwriter style. The record starts strong with a fist-pumping pop-rock staple and doesn’t let up until the last note rings. If you’re looking for an album that is equal parts “windows down, road trip” and “nostalgia inducing introspection,” Holy Ghost is an absolute gem to add to your playlist.
Check it out at Apple Music, Spotify, and Google Play.
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Jony Ive Leaving Apple
Jony Ive, the famous designer at Apple, is leaving the company after thirty years. I thought Gruber’s take on the whole thing was pretty good:
Third: This may be good news. Ive is, to state the obvious, preternaturally talented. But in the post-Jobs era, with all of Apple design, hardware and software, under his control, we’ve seen the software design decline and the hardware go wonky. I don’t know the inside story, but it certainly seems like a good bet that MacBook keyboard fiasco we’re still in the midst of is the direct result of Jony Ive’s obsession with device thinness and minimalism. Today’s MacBooks are worse computers but more beautiful devices than the ones they replaced. Is that directly attributable to Jony Ive? With these keyboards in particular, I believe the answer is yes.
Interview: GoodSex at Firefly Fest (Video Interview)
Today’s video interview from the Firefly Festival is with GoodSex. GoodSex, as the name implies, is all about having a good time. Their electronic sounds keep the crowd moving and everyone happy. GoodSex will be keeping parties going at almost every major music festival this summer.
Prince Daddy & The Hyena – “Lauren” Video
Prince Daddy & The Hyena have released a video for “Lauren.”
The Dirty Nil Release Two New Covers
The Dirty Nil have dropped the second series of cover sets, available on streaming services today. You’re Welcome II features covers of April Wine’s “Oowatanite” and Van Halen’s “Unchained.”