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Read More “Albums in Stores – May 10th, 2024”Love Fiend – “Hard Feelings” (Video Premiere)
Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single and video from rock band, Love Fiend, called “Hard Feelings.” On this 60’s stylized synth rocking jam, Love Fiend quickly establish themselves as an artist to keep a keen eye on as the year unfolds. The band shared, “What began as a conversation surrounding the meaning of the common phrase ‘no hard feelings,’ became a structured academic study into the cosmological origins of emotion. What we discovered was that before the human heart had fully developed, emotion first rested silently in the earth’s crust – petrified, rock-solid, HARD.” If you’re enjoying the latest single, please consider supporting this talented band here. I was also able to catch up with the band for a brief interview below.
Read More “Love Fiend – “Hard Feelings” (Video Premiere)”Spotify’s New Royalty Model to Pay Songwriters Less
Kristin Robinson, writing at Billboard:
When Bloomberg reported that Spotify would be upping the cost of its premium subscription from $9.99 to $10.99, and including 15 hours of audiobooks per month in the U.S., the change sounded like a win for songwriters and publishers. Higher subscription prices typically equate to a bump in U.S. mechanical royalties — but not this time.
By adding audiobooks into Spotify’s premium tier, the streaming service now claims it qualifies to pay a discounted “bundle” rate to songwriters for premium streams, given Spotify now has to pay licensing for both books and music from the same price tag — which will only be a dollar higher than when music was the only premium offering. Additionally, Spotify will reclassify its duo and family subscription plans as bundles as well.
To determine how great this loss in royalty value would be for the music business, Billboard calculated that songwriters and publishers will earn an estimated $150 million less in U.S. mechanical royalties from premium, duo and family plans for the first 12 months that this is in effect, compared to what they would have earned if these three subscriptions were never bundled
Hot Water Music – “After the Impossible” Video
Hot Water Music have shared a video for “After the Impossible.”
Read More “Hot Water Music – “After the Impossible” Video”Fall Out Boy Streaming NYC Show
Fall Out Boy will be streaming their (previously recorded) Madison Square Garden show on on June 7th via Veeps.
Soccer Mommy Adds Tour Dates
Soccer Mommy has announced some new tour dates.
Read More “Soccer Mommy Adds Tour Dates”Steve Albini Passes Away
Steve Albini has passed away. He was 61.
ACL Fest 2024 Lineup Announced
The lineup for 2024’s Austin City Limits has been announced.
Read More “ACL Fest 2024 Lineup Announced”Coheed and Cambria – “The Joke”
Coheed and Cambria have shared the new song “The Joke.” The b-side on streaming platforms is a new version of “Deranged.”
Read More “Coheed and Cambria – “The Joke””The Early November – “Tired of Lying”
The Early November have shared the new song “Tired of Lying.”
Read More “The Early November – “Tired of Lying””Review: Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism
The world around us is quite brutal and ugly currently, so who couldn’t use a little optimism that things can and will get better? Dua Lipa has returned to the music world with a shimmering album titled Radical Optimism. With songwriting and producer credits from Kevin Parker of Tame Impala, plus other seasoned veterans like Danny Harle, Ian Kirkpatrick, and Andrew Wyatt, Dua Lipa comes well-armed for success. The album plays out quickly over the 11-song, 37-minute play time that is filled with thrilling moments, great vocal performances from Dua Lipa, as well as plenty new tricks to her arsenal. Radical Optimism is a heat-seeking missile to the eardrums and is bound to make even the most negative person feel a little bit better about their day after spending some time with it. While the current pop scene seems to lean towards darker elements (much like the brooding pop Billie Eilish), Dua Lipa cuts through the negativity with a surgeon-like precision on this instant pop classic.
Read More “Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism”Trophy Eyes Fan Injured at Concert
A Trophy Eyes fan was injured in New York on Tuesday due to stage diving. A GoFundMe has been setup:
Bird Piché suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury while attending a concert on April 30th and underwent an extensive surgery. She has a long recovery ahead and will need all the help she can get. It is still too early to know what her prognosis is but after leaving the hospital she will need to go to a rehab facility. She will obviously not be able to work during this time.
The band has issued the following statement:
As the result of a tragic accident on the night of April 30th, a Trophy Eyes fan was injured at our Buffalo NY show. We elected to immediately shut down the show as John accompanied them to the hospital with their family. Out of respect for the family, we have refrained from speaking about this publicly so far, but with the blessing of their family we are now able to say how truly heartbroken we are to be here now. Our friend, Bird, is now in recovery, but still has a long road ahead for them. A GoFundMe has been set up by their family, you can donate below. This situation has shaken us all to our core, and we ask for patience while we look to help Bird navigate this difficult time. We remain in close contact with them and will expand on this as new news arrives
Saosin Share More Live Videos
Saosin have shared their cover of “Seven” by Sunny Day Real Estate and “Pitiful” by Blindside from their upcoming live release.
Read More “Saosin Share More Live Videos”Hit Like a Girl – “The Decider”
Hit Like a Girl have released the new song “The Decider” on Bandcamp.
Read More “Hit Like a Girl – “The Decider””Incubus Perform on Kimmel
Incubus performed “Wish You Were Here” on Kimmel.
Read More “Incubus Perform on Kimmel”