HAIM was one of the first bands to push their album release date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, they’re doing it again, but in a good way. Women in Music Pt. III was bumped originally from April 24 and will now be released on June 26. “Now that we’re all starting to settle into our […]
Billie Joe Armstrong + His Sons Play 'Late Late Show'
Billie Joe Armstrong may have previously performed Tiffany’s “I Think We’re Alone Now,” but when he appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, it had a new twist. Armstrong brought on his sons — Jakob and Joey to perform the track with him — from quarantine of course. It was good to hear Armstrong […]
X Jam Together in 'Water & Wine' Video
Following the surprise release of their first album in 27 years, X is really ramping up while in quarantine. The punk veterans shared their video for “Water & Wine,” the first proper tune to emerge from Alphabetland. The song was directed and edited by William Morgan and sees the quartet jamming together in a studio while […]
Noel Gallagher Announces Release of Lost Oasis Song
Perhaps all of Liam Gallagher’s pestering did…something! Noel Gallagher announced on social media that a long-lost Oasis song has been found and is out now. Titled “Don’t Stop…” the tune was recorded at a soundcheck in Hong Kong and was demoed, though Gallagher couldn’t recall when. It was on a bootleg in 2009 and that […]
Fiona Apple Discusses New LP and Indigenous Lands in TV Interview
Outside of an interview with Vulture, Fiona Apple has done minimal press in support of Fetch the Bolt Cutters. Last night, however, Apple appeared on Democracy Now! for an even rarer TV interview. Apple spoke candidly about the making of her album but also opened up about her own experiences with assault and how songs like “Ladies” are relatable […]
Record Store Day Pushed Again, Will Be 3 Events Later This Year
Record Store Day has been pushed again. In an announcement posted on its website, RSD said that it will now take place over three dates: August 29, September 26 and October 24 and will be called RSD Drops. All three of these dates are Saturdays, which has been when RSD has traditionally taken place. But, the event […]
Most Americans Won't Go to Concerts Until a COVID-19 Vaccine Is Available, Poll Says
Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, we’ve seen a number of expert opinions that suggest that live music isn’t happening for quite a while. According to a new poll taken by Reuters, that also includes regular folks as well. The poll, which included responses from 4,429 American adults between April 15-21, reveals some grim hope to when […]
Rage Against the Machine's 'Killing in the Name' Covered by Father and Toddler Daughter
One of the worst things about quarantine (in the grand of scheme of things) is how folks have been stuck at home and how live music has essentially ceased to exist. That hasn’t stopped many from having fun — this we know. But a father-daughter tandem have taken that to a whole new level. In […]
Beck Shares 2018 Set From We Love Green Festival
Add Beck to the growing number of musicians who have had a live set from the past now available for streaming. On Tuesday, Beck shared his 2018 set from the We Love Green Festival in France. It features 12 songs performed in just over 50 minutes but gives a great snapshot into why he is […]
Machi Pours Electro, Pop & House Vibes On New Releases
Montreal based artist Machi has been exploring a myriad of genres on her latest releases, “The Maeve Song,” “I’m Staying At Home,” and “Long Distance Call”. From house music to pop, and electro-inspired sonic textures, she blends them all into her very own aesthetics and adds a surreal dose of fun to each of her […]