Pandora now provide listener analytics to musicians
Pandora have officially launched AMP (Artist Marketing Platform), which allows musicians to view the analytics behind how their music is fairing through the streaming service. In executing his pitch for the latest addition to Pandora, Tim Westergren referred back to his time as a musician and the amount of difficulty he endured getting people to come out...
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow selects angry punk songs to get you through midterms
On a recent episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow selected a list of angry punk songs to hold you over through the midterm elections. From Fugazi to Black Flag, watch Maddow make her picks below, and let us know your thoughts.
Memphis May Fire tour update #1
It's the impossible tour—the one the industry told Memphis May Fire and their tourmates and longtime friends Yellowcard shouldn't happen. But, it's game on now for not only those strange bedfellows, but also Emarosa who are traversing the U.S. and proving everyone wrong. Check out MMF's first video update from the tour, filmed by Brandon Sloter, to see how it's...
Taylor Swift accidentally releases 8 seconds of static, charts well in Canada
Something funny happened yesterday. Through some glitch in iTunes, Taylor Swift released eight seconds of static white noise, titled “Track 3,” and it shot up the Canadian charts to No. 1. According to CBC, “The release of the audio file, entitled “Track 3,” was reportedly the result of an iTunes glitch — but that didn't...
Exclusive: A Skylit Drive comment on member change, announce acoustic album
Earlier today, it was revealed that bassist Brian White and drummer Cory La Quay have left A Skylit Drive. (Read their official statement here.) Now, the remaining members of ASD have given an exclusive statement to AP, which you can read below. Along with commenting on the member change, the band have announced a new...
Attila part ways with guitarist Nate Salameh
Right after the band recently released the first single from their new album, Attila guitarist Nate Salameh (pictured far right) has announced his departure from the group. In a post on his personal Facebook account, Salameh said that he has no bad blood against the band and is trying to focus on living a drug/alcohol-free lifestyle....
This man was arrested for playing music
This past Friday, October 17, musician Andrew Kalleen (photo: Frank Franklin II) was arrested for performing music in a Brooklyn subway station. A bystander captured the entire event on video—which has since gone viral—as it unfolded. The nearly eight minute clip begins with the officer telling Kalleen that he needs to leave, claiming, “The transit authority says...
Enter Shikari stream lead single from 'The Mindsweep'
Enter Shikari are streaming the lead single from their upcoming fourth studio album, The Mindsweep, which is titled “The Last Garrison.” You can give the track a listen below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! The Mindsweep is set for release in the U.K. on January 19 via Ambush Reality/Hopeless Records. US pre-orders are on sale now....
What is “health goth” and why is it a thing?
What is health goth? In short, it’s a fashion trend mixing modern gothic sensibilities with futuristic sportswear, according to Marie Claire. The style could be compared to that of street goth, goth ninja or cyberpunk. The goal, apparently, is to encourage goth people to be more active. Or to make fashionable gym-goers dress more goth,...