The countdown to the annual Record Store Day observance continues today by taking a look at Paramore and their three vinyl releases. Paramore will be releasing their remix album, Re: This Is Why on red vinyl, as well as the comprehensive reissue of This Is Why plus Re: This Is Why on red/tan vinyl. This year’s Record Store Day Ambassadors are also releasing a 12″ vinyl single of their cover of a Talking Heads classic “Burning Down the House” with David Byrne contributing a cover of Paramore’s “Hard Times” from After Laughter on the A-side.
Read More “Record Store Day Countdown: Paramore – ‘Re: This Is Why/Burning Down the House’”Review: Motel Breakfast – I Promise I’m Having Fun
The sophomore album from Chicago’s Motel Breakfast, called I Promise I’m Having Fun was produced by R. Andrew Humphrey (Twin Peaks) and captures an indie rock spirit in the same vein of bands like Cold War Kids, Dr. Dog and The Menzingers. These emo-tinged songs were written by all five band members, and showcase a band starting to come into their own identity. Motel Breakfast is Conor Brennan, Drue deVente, Jimmy Drenovsky, Mick O’Donnell, and Jesse Nasadowski, and their band chemistry pays off on I Promise I’m Having Fun.
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Tony Lovato of Mest is the latest guest on The Wasting Time Podcast.
Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies Announce New Album
Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies will release Blow it…at Madison’s Quinceañera!, which will be out June 14th. Today they’ve shared their cover of “Dancing Queen.”
Read More “Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies Announce New Album”The Offspring Celebrate 30 Years of ‘Smash’
The Offspring have announced a new 30th anniversary pressing of Smash.
Read More “The Offspring Celebrate 30 Years of ‘Smash’”Super American – “Hopefully Pitchfork Doesn’t Hear This” Video
Is For Lovers 2024 Lineups
Hawthorne Heights has announced the lineup for the traveling Is For Lovers festival.
Read More “Is For Lovers 2024 Lineups”Record Store Day Countdown: Dead By Sunrise – Out Of Ashes
The countdown to Record Store Day continues today with a look at Dead By Sunrise and their only LP, Out of Ashes, that will be released on “black ice” vinyl for the first time in North America. For those unfamiliar with the band, they were fronted by Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington and included Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh from Orgy. This album was officially released on September 30th, 2009 and was produced by veteran hit-maker Howard Benson. This “RSD First” release is limited to just 7,500 copies and comes courtesy of Warner Records.
Read More “Record Store Day Countdown: Dead By Sunrise – Out Of Ashes”Alana Yorke – “All The Flowers” (Song Premiere)
Today is a great day to share the second single off of Alana Yorke’s upcoming LP, Destroyer, called “All The Flowers.” Alana Yorke channels the deepest of feelings in a beautiful, picturesque song about dealing with all the things that coincide with a loss.
Read More “Alana Yorke – “All The Flowers” (Song Premiere)”The Dirty Nil Release Deluxe Album
The Dirty Nil have released a deluxe edition of Free Rein to Passions that contains a cover of “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”
Read More “The Dirty Nil Release Deluxe Album”SeeYouSpaceCowboy – “Red Wine and Discontent”
SeeYouSpaceCowboy have shared the new song “Red Wine and Discontent.”
Read More “SeeYouSpaceCowboy – “Red Wine and Discontent””Billie Eilish Announces New Album
Billie Eilish will release her new album Hit Me Hard and Soft on May 17th.
Read More “Billie Eilish Announces New Album”Record Store Day Countdown: Filter – The Very Best Things (1995-2008)
Today we are launching the first day of a Record Store Day countdown to the annual vinyl celebration of indie record stores, that occurs this year on April 20, 2024. Each day you can look forward to a different vinyl release that I will dive into with exclusive pictures, reviews of the packaging and material, as well as a brief write-up of what to expect on the recording. Kicking things off is Filter with their Craft Recordings compilation known as The Very Best Things (1994-2008).
Read More “Record Store Day Countdown: Filter – The Very Best Things (1995-2008)”Misner & Smith – “Sadie’s Song” (Video Premiere)
Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest video from Americana songwriting duo Misner & Smith called “Sadie’s Song.” Misner& Smith is the duo of Sam Misner (guitar) and Megan Smith, and they’re truly onto something great on songs like this. On this vibrant track that comes from their new LP, All Is Song, this duo capture the spirit of classic songwriters like Fleetwood Mac and Joni Mitchell in the best ways possible.
Read More “Misner & Smith – “Sadie’s Song” (Video Premiere)”Faulty Cognitions – “Your Inheritance” (Song Premiere)
Today I’m so excited to introduce everyone to a great band called Faulty Cognitions, who are providing an early listen to their new single called “Your Inheritance.” Faulty Cognitions are a brand new quartet from San Antonio, TX, and they announce their arrival with a chiming, subtly melancholic guitar line – brand new yet instantly familiar. When speaking on his band’s new single, lead vocalist Chris Mason shared, “‘Your Inheritance’ is a story about power and privilege.” If you’re enjoying the early listen, please consider pre-ordering their new LP Somehow, Here We Are that releases on April 12th via Cercle Social Records here.
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