Leading up to the March 21 arrival of their full-length record, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), Japanese Breakfast has issued their latest single, “Mega Circuit.” “‘Mega Circuit’ was one of the first songs I wrote, intent on making a creepier, more guitar-driven record,” frontwoman Michelle Zauner shares. “The song is sort of an examination of contemporary masculinity and explores a conflicted desire to embrace a generation that, in the absence of positive role models, has found refuge in violence and bigotry. We had the legendary Jim Keltner—who’s played on everything from ‘These Days,’ to ‘Here You Come Again’ to… Read more »
Following the release of “Orlando In Love” last month, Japanese Breakfast took their latest offering to the stage of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform it live. The track is featured on the Michelle Zauner-led group’s forthcoming record, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), which is scheduled to drop next month on March 21. You can preorder and pre-save the album here. The record and the release of “Orlando In Love” has been a longtime coming for the group. Japanese Breakfast gave the track its live debut at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on September 27,… Read more »
On the heels of the release of “Orlando In Love” last week, their first new single off the highly anticipated album For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)—slated for a March 21 release, Japanese Breakfast has unveiled the track’s official music video. Frontwoman Michelle Zauner (formerly of the emo outfit Little Big League) shares, “‘Orlando in Love’ is made up of a hodgepodge of odd references. The title comes from an epic poem by Matteo Maria Boiardo called Orlando Innamorato, which ends abruptly at 68.5 cantos because Italy was invaded by French troops, and that’s as far as he got before… Read more »
Japanese Breakfast, led by Michelle Zauner (formerly of the emo outfit Little Big League), has officially unveiled their fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), alongside the captivating lead single, “Orlando In Love.” Slated to arrive on March 21 via Dead Oceans, this 10-track project marks the band’s first proper studio album and will feature a surprise guest spot from Jeff Bridges on the track “Men In Bars.” Listen to “Orlando In Love” below. In addition to the new single, the group has announced their 2025 tour plans, which include back-to-back weekend performances at Coachella in April and dates… Read more »
idobi photographer Crystal Huffman covered the Japanese Breakfast show in Norfolk, VA at the Norva. Check out some photos from the tour below!
Bring Me The Horizon has joined an esteemed list of artists, including Architects, IDLES, and Japanese Breakfast, among others, contributing to the Spotify Singles collection. Today, the Sheffield heavyweights dropped an enthralling cover of Oasis’ 1995 hit “WONDERWaLL”, putting their own signature spin on the Britpop classic, infusing it with thunderous drums, echoing guitars, and frontman Oli Sykes’ shrill screams. The group also issued a reimagined rendition of their track “YOUtopia (EarthcOre Remix).” All streaming profits from Sony Music will be donated to Teenage Cancer Trust in the UK. The band kept things cheeky on Instagram, simply posting: “anyway here’s… Read more »
After several reports via Rolling Stone and TMZ alleging that Green Day, Post Malone, and Lady Gaga would headline Coachella in 2025, the lineup has been revealed. And what do you know? Green Day, Post Malone, and Lady Gaga will headline. The festival will take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, on the second and third weekends of April 2025, April 11-13 and April 18-20, respectively. In addition to the three headliners, Misfits, The Marías, The Prodigy, and others will perform. Presale tickets for Coachella 2025 will be available tomorrow, November 22. You can register for access here. Check out the full lineup breakdown… Read more »
“Did you know there was an all female music festival back in the 90’s?” My mother asked me this question a few weeks ago as we were getting ready to go out to dinner. Standing side by side in my hall bathroom, making some last minute touches to our hair and outfits, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) blasted from the living room speakers. My mom has always been my go-to when it comes to women in music, exposing me to an endless slew of amazing female artists as I grew up. The conversation started as we praised Taylor Swift for the… Read more »
Today the alt-rock prodigies, The Linda Lindas have shared a brand new visual for their track “Too Many Things“. This song was their first single following their most recent album release, dropping ahead of their Coachella performance. The group joined forces again with their long-time collaborator Ryan Baxley for this new music video. In the video the band members play numerous characters across the hustle and bustle of a cozy diner atmosphere. They tackle perspectives of patrons, waitresses, hostesses, cooks, and dish washers. If you have ever worked in the service industry, this video is sure to feel familiar. The… Read more »
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder is bringing back the annual Ohana Festival this fall to Dana Point, CA, and he’s bringing some renowned friends with him this year. Returning to California from Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Doheny State Beach, the latest installment features Vedder headlining alongside The Killers, Haim, The Chicks, Foo Fighters, and Pretenders. Spread across 3 days this fall, Ohana Festival will also feature performances from Japanese Breakfast, Suki Waterhouse (who recently starred in ‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ as keyboardist Karen Sirko), Amos Lee, and plenty more. Check out the day-by-day lineup breakdown below. Presale tickets will be… Read more »
