Today we talk about the court case between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, the new Face the Music Foundation, and Billie Eilish bringing out Hayley Williams at Coachella. Heard v Depp It seems like the entirety of the internet has been sitting in on the court case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. In case you missed it, Depp has taken his ex wife to court over defamation after she accused him of abuse in their marriage in 2018. After the article she wrote making this accusation was released, Depp lost work including his involvement with The Fantastic Beast and… Read more »
Today we talk about the new Thor teaser trailer, the passing of Dance Gavin Dance’s Tim Feerick, a recap of the first weekend of Coachella, and Fuckin’ Whatever’s new single. Thor: Love and Thunder Teaser The Marvel news never ends and we’re not mad about it. The first teaser trailer for Thor’s upcoming film Thor: Love and Thunder dropped this morning and it’s exactly how we wanted to start the week. From what we can gather from the teaser, Thor seems to want to put his superhero days behind him and go on a quest to figure out who he… Read more »
A messy marriage between an older dude and a younger wife leads to jealousy and other bad things.
Today we give an update on Tanya Fear, talk about BTS collaborating with Coldplay, question Amazon’s technology, and take a look at the new Netflix project Grendel, we give you the Met Gala highlights, and remember Norm Macdonald after he suddenly passed away.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the rise of the Delta variant threatening to shut down live music again.
Some positive, non-insurrection news of music acquisitions, heroic tales, and Trump not getting his way. Check it out! Hipgnosis Song Fund is No Longer Working with the United States View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hipgnosis Songs (@hipgnosissongs) After numerous high profile acquisitions, UK based song-investment fund Hipgnosis has announced they will no longer be conducting business with the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, or South Africa. “…due to restrictions under applicable securities laws, access to this website is not permitted in certain jurisdictions,” according to the home page of their website. The company recently acquired 50% of… Read more »
Oh boy, we got a whole lot going on this week. Let’s get into it! Hey UK, Get Ready for All Time Low Aww man, the UK is so lucky! Today, All Time Low announced three upcoming shows for 2021, all taking place in the UK. Adding to their upcoming European tour, the band will be making stops in London on September 23rd, Manchester on September 26th, and Glasgow on September 27th. Tickets for the three UK shows go on sale this Friday and be sure to check out their other European dates while you’re at it! – Tessa Violet… Read more »
We are all looking for ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement (find a list of resources here) and that includes artists and creatives. It’s incredible to see people you admire taking a stand, using their platforms to amplify black voices and advocate for change, and doing what they can to stand on the right side of humanity. Here’s a list of some artists making their voices heard: Lizzo Lizzo has been posting videos on Instagram to spread awareness, educate, and provide information on where you can go to make a change. She’s remained vocal and has used her… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the current obsession with Joe Exotic.
There’s something inherently off-putting about clowns—the creepy over-exaggerated smiles, the unnatural make-up—but they’re generally supposed to be a sign of fun and happiness. Which is why indie band Circa Waves decided clowns would be the perfect symbol for their upcoming release Sad Happy. “A clown was always an image we thought represented [the album] quite well,” says vocalist/guitarist Kieran Shudall. “Sad Happy is two stark emotions stuck together—I find clowns ultimately terrify people or make them really happy.” When I catch up with Shudall he’s sitting in his Liverpool home with a fresh cup of tea. “It’s very British of… Read more »
