Editorial
Tuesday Ten: Leading Ladies of Alternative
From the early pioneers of female badassery to those carrying that torch in 2014, find out who we chose for our list of the leading ladies of alternative — and why.
From the early pioneers of female badassery to those carrying that torch in 2014, find out who we chose for our list of the leading ladies of alternative — and why.
In this week’s Tuesday Ten, we highlight some of our very favorite artist collaborations from over the years, featuring everyone from Fall Out Boy to La Dispute.
No Sleep Records have released a free Fall 2013 label sampler. The sampler features 27 songs, including new tracks from Sainthood Reps, The Swellers, and State Faults. See the full track listing below and grab the sampler here. Track Listing: 01. State Faults – Meteor 02. Departures – A Song For The Sunset 03. The Swellers – Becoming Self-Aware 04. Sainthood Reps – Shelter 05. TRC – We Bring War 06. Balance and Composure – Tiny Raindrop 07. Maps For Travelers – Matter Of Time 08. Long Lost – Not Worth It 09. Drug Church – Donny’s Woods 10. In… Read more »
Earlier today, Megaupload released a pop video featuring mainstream artists who endorse the cyberlocker service. News of the controversial Mega Song even trended on Twitter, but has now been removed from YouTube on copyright grounds by Universal Music. Kim Dotcom says that Megaupload owns everything in the video, and that the label has engaged in dirty tricks in an attempt to sabotage their successful viral campaign.
Hollywood trade newspaper Variety has lost in its attempt to pursue a trademark claim in Delaware against the punk band The Vandals.
The case will now move to a California federal court, since Vandals bassist and lawyer Joe Escalante, who is representing the band in the lawsuit, is based in Los Angeles.
A collection of bands have come together to release a compilation of rare tracks to benefit the victims of the earthquake and its after effects in Japan. Artists that have contributed include The Wonder Years, Valencia, Title Fight, La Dispute, Man Overboard, Transit and more.
Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone is in the hospital after intervening in a domestic dispute, according to the band. Nathan Leone, the band’s singer and Matthew’s brother, said that the bassist was left unconscious after trying to stop a man beating his wife in the street.
A district attorney is telling Juneau County schools to abandon their sex education courses, saying a new curriculum law could lead to criminal charges against teachers for contributing to the delinquency of minors.
Apple Inc and Eminem have settled a lawsuit over the digital downloading rights to many of the Detroit rapper’s songs, a lawyer said Friday
An Atlanta man was charged Wednesday in connection with the murder of rapper Dolla, according to a statement released by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office. Aubrey Louise Berry was set to be arraigned in court, where he will answer to two counts of assault with a firearm and one count of murder. Berry, 23, allegedly encountered Dolla (Roderick Burton) in the Beverly Center in Los Angeles and, after a dispute, fatally shot the rapper. In addition to shooting Burton, 21, Berry’s charges stem from allegedly firing at two other people who were present at the time of the… Read more »