North Carolina's Future Islands have released a new video for their single "Moonlight" from their forthcoming 4AD album As Long As You Are (October 9).
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Pine Barons Release New Single "Little Spain"
Pine Barons Have Released Their New Single "Little Spain" from their forthcoming LP Mirage on the Meadow.
Listen to Pine Barons "Little Spain here.
Pine Barons share "Little Spain," the third single released from their upcoming album, Mirage On The Meadow, out October 9th on Grind Select. Frontman Keith Abrams explains his process for writing the lyrics, "At the time, I was
doing a lot of lyrical experiments like dada, language translations, and
rorschach-like picture slideshows. I was skimming through some poetry
books to get myself into a lyrical mindset, when after reading Sylvia
Plath's "Lady Lazarus" I was then led to Ted Hughes’ "To Paint A Water
Lily" and so, because the two poets had been married in real life, it
led me to the idea of marrying their poems by cutting out each of the
words from the pages of the two poems and scattering them on the floor —
at first just picking out words without thinking and assembling them at
random, then, as it always goes with dada, it starts making complete
sense and a subconscious idea begins to crystalize in the chaos.”
Pledge 46 To Elect Biden Includes Bright Eyes, My Morning Jacket and More
Pledge 46 is working to increase civic engagement between musicians and fans with a creative new campaign to elect Joe Biden the 46th President of the United States on November 3rd.
The online sweepstakes – powered by Propeller – sees an array of top
stars and extraordinary artists offering up one-of-a-kind prizes to fans
pledging to vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the upcoming
election. Participating artists include Bon Iver, Jason Isbell, My
Morning Jacket, Sylvan Esso, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Head And The Heart,
Dessa, X Ambassadors, Social House, Lissie, Lawrence, Bright Eyes,
Dashboard Confessional, Hippo Campus, Angel Olsen, Silversun Pickups,
Trampled By Turtles, Wye Oak, and Zola Jesus, to name but a few.
PLEDGE to vote.
Since
launching its first campaign in July, Pledge 46 has seen more than
14,000 music fans pledge to vote. In addition, Pledge 46 has raised
$28,000 through its PAC with 750 fans signing up to volunteer with Swing Left.
Founded
by music industry veterans Kyle Frenette and Chris Moon, Pledge 46
began as 46 For 46, an ambitious and proudly partisan project designed
to stage 46 concerts in 46 cities to help elect the 46th
president. The COVID pandemic forced a pivot to a more virtual approach
represented by the new Pledge 46 online sweepstakes. The response from
artists has been nothing less than remarkable, with each offering rare
and exclusive prizes while also using their own unique platforms to
support the campaign. Among the prizes available through the Pledge 46
online sweepstakes are a virtual guitar lesson with Jason Isbell, an
all-expenses-paid trip to see Bon Iver live in Sydney, Australia, a
signed test pressing of My Morning Jacket’s latest album, a special
vinyl package from The Head And The Heart, and much more.
Fans
enter each unique sweepstakes by simply pledging to vote. Once that
pledge is made, they are prompted to register or check their
registration in their state, look up their polling place location, or
preview a sample ballot for their voting district. From there, fans are
encouraged to perform additional political actions to increase the
Biden-Harris ticket’s chances of winning, from donating to canvassing to
volunteering.
For more info visit: https://swingleft.org/
Cold War Kids Virtual Tour
COLD WAR KIDS ANNOUNCE VIRTUAL TOUR;
PARTNER WITH NOCAP TO PRESENT FOUR UNIQUE CONCERTS SLATED THROUGH NOVEMBER
HIGHLIGHTS TO INCLUDE FULL LENGTH ALBUM PERFORMANCES,
GREATEST HITS, DEEP CUTS, AND MUCH MORE
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS AND FOUR-SHOW BUNDLES AT COLDWARKIDS.NOCAPSHOWS.COM
NEW AGE NORMS 1 AND 2 AVAILABLE NOW VIA CWKTWO/AWAL
beginning September 24 at 10:00 am PT/1:00 pm ET, with individual tickets priced at $15 and the four-show bundle priced at $50. BUY TICKETS
All
four shows on the virtual tour will begin at 6:00 pm PT/9:00 pm ET; the
shows will then be archived though Sunday, November 29, one week after
the final event. Details and set lists below.
COLD WAR KIDS - VIRTUAL TOUR 2020
Saturday, October 10 @ 6pm PT: Robbers & Cowards
First time the band has EVER performed this album in its entirety. For the 14th anniversary.
Sunday, October 25 @ 6pm PT: New Age Norms 1 + 2
Performing
both albums in FULL to celebrate the release of New Age Norms 2. First
time the band have ever performed New Age Norms 2.
Sunday, November 8 @ 6pm PT: Festival Set
Your sweaty, outdoor, bang-bang, no time to slow down show. All the songs you know and love.
Sunday, November 22 @ 6pm PT: Deep Cuts & Fan Favorites
In the dark club, let’s get close up and intimate. Head back, eyes closed, go all the places and feel all the feelings.
Save Yourselves In Theaters October 2
Written & Directed by Alex H. Fischer & Eleanor Wilson
Starring Sunita Mani, John Reynolds, Ben Sinclair, John Early, Jo Firestone,
Gary Richardson, Johanna Day, Zenobia Shroff, Amy Sedaris
Jack
(John Reynolds) and Su (Sunita Mani) are a hip Brooklyn couple who,
like many of their friends, find themselves dependent on technology and
unable to put down their phones. Fearing their mindless scrolling may
impact their connection with each other, they seize the chance to head
to an isolated cabin in the woods, vowing to unplug from the outside
world for a week. Sheltered from texts and push notifications, they are
blissfully unaware that the planet is under attack. As strange events
unfold, the couple must figure out a way back to civilization—or what’s
left of it.
93 Minutes | Rated R
in theaters nationwide on October 2nd, 2020 and on digital October 6th, 2020.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Jake Luppen Releases Two New Songs From New Album Lupin
Jake Luppen (Hippo Campus) has released two new songs (and videos) from his upcoming album Lupin. The album was produced by BJ Burton (Bon Iver, Low, Charli XCX) and features synth programming from Jim-E Stack and Buddy Ross. Both"Vampire" and "Murderer" were directed by frequent Bon Iver collaborator Aaron Anderson.
Pre-save/Pre-order Lupin LP, out 10/9 on Grand Jury Music here.
"With this record I wanted to get to the point, and say how things were, as opposed to dancing around them.”
- Jake Luppen
“Vampire” speaks to Jake's experience when he was told about a lump in his brain. Luppen explained, "I
was fully under the impression that I was dying when I wrote this – I
had gotten a CT scan a couple weeks before that revealed a mass in my
brain, which led me to believe that I had brain cancer or some form of
Parkinson's. When you’re reminded of your morality there’s a
recklessness that creeps up. I found myself willfully doing things I
knew I would end up regretting.”
And “Murder” deals with a death of a different sort. Luppin elaborates, “I
had been living alone in a house that I used to share with my ex, so
the lyrics were inspired by all of the things she left behind. One day I
literally packed everything that reminded me of our relationship into
boxes and shoved them in my closet. It felt like a funeral."
Friday, May 15, 2020
Jeff Pezzati
Jeff P
I spent many a sweaty exciting teen night not realizing how freaking lucky I was to get to see Naked Raygun perform live multiple times. It doesn’t get much better than that. Maybe it doesn’t get better than that period. The energy and passion and quality of songs are arguably among the best punk songs ever recorded. Oh and side note: Jenny Schlake I’d like my original vinyl of Basement Screams back please.
Naked Raygun frontman Jeff Pezzati has announced plans to release his first solo EP on May 19th*. Titled The First EP, it contains five tunes he has played for friends over the years but never felt it was the right time to release, until now. It kicks off with “Make Me Whole”, an epic, orchestral 6 and a 1/2 minutes, followed by the purposely lo-fi song “It’s Late,” which shines with vulnerability. The melodic, anthemic “Chromatic Song” employs his pop sensibilities, paving the way for “Ipcress File”, a paean to the mid-60s Michael Caine spy flick. The EP closes with “Who Killed Retro Girl”, which Pezzati was inspired to write after reading the graphic novel by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming.
* No label info was included in the PR.
I spent many a sweaty exciting teen night not realizing how freaking lucky I was to get to see Naked Raygun perform live multiple times. It doesn’t get much better than that. Maybe it doesn’t get better than that period. The energy and passion and quality of songs are arguably among the best punk songs ever recorded. Oh and side note: Jenny Schlake I’d like my original vinyl of Basement Screams back please.
Naked Raygun frontman Jeff Pezzati has announced plans to release his first solo EP on May 19th*. Titled The First EP, it contains five tunes he has played for friends over the years but never felt it was the right time to release, until now. It kicks off with “Make Me Whole”, an epic, orchestral 6 and a 1/2 minutes, followed by the purposely lo-fi song “It’s Late,” which shines with vulnerability. The melodic, anthemic “Chromatic Song” employs his pop sensibilities, paving the way for “Ipcress File”, a paean to the mid-60s Michael Caine spy flick. The EP closes with “Who Killed Retro Girl”, which Pezzati was inspired to write after reading the graphic novel by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming.
* No label info was included in the PR.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
New Paul Weller On Sunset & Village
LISTEN TO "VILLAGE" HERE: https://PaulWeller.lnk.to/VillagetPRPaul Weller releases his gorgeous new song “Village” today, May 7th. "Village" is the second new track to be debuted from his hotly-anticipated new album On Sunset, which is scheduled to be released on June 19th (Verve Forecast).
"Village" is a dreamy and beautiful meditation sung from the decidedly un-rock'n'roll perspective of a man who is entirely happy with his state in life. "It's a response to being told that we've all got to explore the Amazon and climb Everest to make our lives complete," says Weller. "And there's a guy who says, fuck all that, I've got heaven around me." keyboards.
"Village" was written by Weller and his long-time producer Jan 'Stan' Kybert. The track features Paul's old Style Council partner Mick Talbot on keyboards.
Standard Track listing:
1. Mirror Ball
2. Baptiste
3. Old Father Tyme
4. Village
5. More
6. On Sunset
7. Equanimity
8. Walkin'
9. Earth Beat
10. Rockets
Deluxe Bonus Tracks:
11. 4th Dimension
11. 4th Dimension
12. Ploughman
13. I'll think of Something
14. On Sunset (Orchestral mix)
15. Baptiste (instrumental version)
Paul began working on the forthcoming new album On Sunset very soon after finishing 2018's masterpiece "True Meanings". On Sunset features ten classic yet modern Paul Weller songs including masterly pop classics, heart-tugging ballads and occasional touches of experimentalism. It's an album that sees Weller taking a rare glance into the rear-view mirror as he speeds into the 2020s.
Written and recorded at Black Barn Studios in Surrey, On Sunset was produced by Jan "Stan" Kybert and Paul himself with help from Charles Rees. String arrangements by Hannah Peel.
As well as digitally, the album is released on CD, Deluxe CD (includes extra tracks), double gatefold vinyl, coloured vinyl and cassette.
On Sunset pre-order link here
OMD Perform "Live From Your Sofa“
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