Month: September 2021

The Lumineers Set To Release A New Single Monday
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The Lumineers Set To Release A New Single Monday

UPDATE: The new single "Brightside" has been released. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JrH5kZH8_0 The Lumineers have been teasing fans on their social media channels that something new is coming soon. Rumor has it their brand new single will drop Monday. The band is fresh off of their first live performance in front of fans in 552 days. Up next they have a show booked at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Wednesday. https://twitter.com/thelumineers/status/1438537152879603713 Since the 15th they've had a cryptic tweet pinned to the top of their Twitter feed. The new material will be their first since 2019's III album which features fan favorites "Gloria", "Life In The City" and others. https://twitter.com/thelumineers/status/1438195471697199107 Then, around noon ET Sunda...
What’s Up With “Licorice Pizza”?
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What’s Up With “Licorice Pizza”?

Film nerds started buzzing this week when official social media accounts turned up for the upcoming movie from Paul Thomas Anderson. His highly anticipated follow-up to "Phantom Thread" was shot under the working title of "Soggy Bottom," but we now know it will officially be called "Licorice Pizza." Twitter started to buzz earlier in the week when moviegoers at Tarantino's New Beverly Cinema reported the trailer had started to show up before screenings there. Subsequently other theaters like Chicago's Music Box Theatre were posting that they had gotten a 35mm treat from the director (note the lead on the print still retains the original name). https://twitter.com/musicboxtheatre/status/1438544757647683587 https://twitter.com/newbeverly/status/1438212828385591299 What ...
Stubhub Agrees To Millions In Refunds For Canceled Concerts But Here’s Why Not Everyone Is Getting Their Money Back
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Stubhub Agrees To Millions In Refunds For Canceled Concerts But Here’s Why Not Everyone Is Getting Their Money Back

The popular ticket reselling site Stubhub was in a little bit of a pickle when the pandemic sent in. Thousands of fans were all asking for refunds at the same time due to all of the canceled concerts and events. Pre-pandemic, StubHub had a blanket policy to refund people's money if their events were canceled as part of their "FanProtect Guarantee". However, as things started shutting down and getting canceled they changed their policy to eliminate refunds to instead offer credits equal to 120% of their initial purchase without informing customers. A number of frustrated music and sports fans ended up complaining to their respective State Attorney General's Office. The expected refunds weren't showing up back up in the respective bank accounts. Slap on the wrist? Instead of a ...
Sueco Drops New Single, Goes Viral With “Paralyzed”
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Sueco Drops New Single, Goes Viral With “Paralyzed”

Sueco is already a gold-certified artist with the Recording Industry Association of America. He's topped 500 million streams globally and boasts millions of followers on social media led by the 5.6 million people on his Tik Tok account. But it feels like he's only just begun to tap into his potential. Up until now, he's earned respect in the hip-hop genre but "Paralyzed" hits different. The song does begin with a hip-hop cadence but quickly kicks in with an early 2000s hardcore/screamo vibe but with a modern-day sensibility. Tik Tok #FYP Travis & Sueco I first stumbled on Sueco late one-night scrolling through Tik Tok. I'd heard songs of his before but didn't necessarily know it was him. He does deserve credit for creatively promoting the release of the new single through...
St. Vincent Checks in to “The Nowhere Inn” (Review)
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St. Vincent Checks in to “The Nowhere Inn” (Review)

The evolution of Annie Clark as a musician has been pretty incredible to watch over the years. From the quieter introspection of her 2007 debut album "Marry Me" to the full-on glam rock persona she has taken on more recently, she has become an award-winning artist recording as St. Vincent. Despite the acclaim and a rabid fan base, she isn't exactly a household name. That's where the fun begins in "The Nowhere Inn," a film that begins with Clark in the back of a limousine. The driver rolls down the window to make sure she knows that he's never heard of her and then calls his son and puts him on speakerphone to make sure it's clear that they don't really believe she's famous because they've never heard of her. Director Bill Benz ("Portlandia") helps bring this wild mockumentary to lif...
Jane N’ The Jungle Set Release Date of October 1st For New Single “Ain’t No Other Way”
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Jane N’ The Jungle Set Release Date of October 1st For New Single “Ain’t No Other Way”

Outspoken Phoenix, Arizona rockers Jane N' The Jungle have announced the release date of their new single and music video. "Ain't No Other Way" will hit streaming platforms and YouTube on October 1st. Frontwoman Jordan White had this to say about the song, "It’s sadly about me wavering on my artistic journey. I’ve had so many ups and downs and I finally hit that breaking point of fight or flight. We’re all going through something! In the song, I'm trying to convince myself that I’m worthy, despite the eminence front." "Ain't No Other Way" was produced by Chuck Alkazian at Pearl Sound Studios. The music video was produced by Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera. While we have to wait a little while for the new track, Jane N' The Jungle's "Trouble" is out now. Having been viewed more than...
Grammy-Winning Rockers Mastodon Announce New Album And Fall Headline Tour
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Grammy-Winning Rockers Mastodon Announce New Album And Fall Headline Tour

Mastodon is set to return to the road this fall on a co-headline tour with Opeth. The cross-country jaunt is in support of their brand new studio album Hushed and Grim. The 15 track double LP will hit record shops and digital platforms on October 29. The album is the first release of new material in four years for Mastodon. You can preview the brand new single "Pushing The Tides" below. 2017's Emporor of Sand took home the Grammy for "Best Metal Performance", their first win in five nominations. Hushed and Grim was recorded in their hometown of Atlanta, Georgia over the span of 12 months with producer David Bottrill. He's known for his work with acts like Tool, Muse and Rush. The album reveals a band that has matured as songwriters and who have opted to tap into a wide range of infl...