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How Built to Spill Became the World’s Best Daniel Johnston Cover Band
Sometimes your favorite band gets sick of being themselves. “We started doing a ton of covers when we switched rhythm sections a few years back – maybe 2015,” Built to Spill frontman Doug Martsch explained over the phone from the comforts of quarantine at his home in Boise. “Brett Nelson and Scott Plouf had played in the band for 15 years or more and both quit at the same time. So we got a new rhythm section and together we learned a ton of Built to Spill songs, but also a bunch of covers – part of it was to try to make the whole thing more fun. Jim Roth, Brett Netson, and I were kinda tired of playing Built to Spill songs, so… [Laughs.] Learning a bunch of covers was really fun and kind of informed this whole thing.” And by that, Martsch means the shows Built to Spill played with the late...
lovelytheband’s Quarantine Playlist
With everyone sequestered and self-quarantining due to the coronavirus, we’ve asked our favorite artists to come up with playlists that keep you entertained. This edition is by indie-pop outfit lovelytheband: Mitchy, Jordan, and Sam here and we are lovelytheband from Los Angeles. We’re doing our part to stop the spread of COVID19. Here are some of our favorite songs to listen to during the quarantine. “i should be happy” – lovelythebandWe were so excited to put this song out, it shows a bit of a different side to us. Someone who hasn’t listened to lovelytheband before may listen to this and show our band in a different light to them. “Time Flies” – DrakeDrake put this song out in his late release ‘Dark Lane Demo Tapes’, and it was our favorite song from the project, its been on repeat for ...
Friday the 13th 3D Added a New Dimension to Jason
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Podchaser | RSS “Hey, the van’s on fire!” There’s a hockey mask missing down at Camp Crystal Lake, but no one’s hitting the ice. Especially not the Halloweenies, who are much too busy living it up over at Higgins Haven. Join senior writer Justin Gerber, The A.V. Club’s Lara Unnerstall, senior writer Dan Caffrey, and Cinepocalypse’s Mike Vanderbilt as they revisit 1982’s Friday the 13th Part 3. Editors’ Picks Together, they discuss Jason’s new look, the West Coast sheen over Crystal Lake (Pond?), the ills of not wiping, pan-and-scan video, and the return of My Father the Hero director Steve Miner. So, hop on your hog and join ’em above. If you missed any past episodes of Halloweenies, subscribe to ...
Bad Bunny Aiming to Replace Himself at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums Chart
Bad Bunny is aiming to replace himself at No. 1, again, on the Top Latin Albums chart. His surprise release Las Que No Iban a Salir, could earn over 40,000 equivalent album units in the week ending May 14, according to industry forecasters. If it starts as projected, then it will bump his own YHLQMDLG from atop the tally next week, where it’s held for 10 straight weeks since its debut at No. 1 (chart dated March 14). The Top Latin Albums chart ranks the most popular Latin albums of the week based on multi-metric consumption, which comprises traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). The May 23-dated Top Latin Albums chart (where Bad Bunny’s new album may debut at No. 1), is scheduled to be posted in full to Billboard’s websi...
Five Finalists Revealed In Unprecedented Elimination Night on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
(Warning, spoilers follow) And then there were five. There was plenty of action and drama Tuesday night (May 12) as four contestants were eliminated on NBC’s The Voice. The Top 9 finalists became the Top 5 as The Voice broke from tradition and guaranteed progress for one artist from each team, along with the Instant Save. The top vote-getter from each team was Micah Iverson (Team Kelly), Thunderstorm Artis (Team Nick), CammWess (Team Legend) and Todd Tilghman (Team Blake) all of whom advance to the finale next Tuesday. At night’s end, Team Blake’s Toneisha Harris got the save from viewers after her performance of “Loving You” and she becomes the inaugural fifth finalist of the talent show, now in its 18th season. The unlucky four sent home were Joanna Serenko, Allegra Miles, Megan Danielle...
Blue Ivy Carter Dances to Her Mom Beyonce’s ‘Mood 4 Eva’: Watch
Blue Ivy Carter clearly takes after her mom. The eight-year-old daughter of Beyonce and Jay-Z has songwriter awards, her vocals appear on hit records, and a new video proves she can dance. On Tuesday, the younger’s personal stylist Manuel Mendez shared a cute clip of Carter busting some moves to her mom’s music. Mendez’ Instagram show’s Bey’s eldest child grooving along to “Mood 4 Eva” from the 2019 soundtrack, The Lion King: The Gift. The clip originally appeared in Beyoncé’s 2019 Making the Gift documentary. Mendez, who previously worked as Beyoncé’s personal assistant, also shared the caption: “Mood 4 Eva. #love.” Despite her tender years, Blue Ivy Carter already snagged the Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award at the Soul Train Awards...
Doja Cat’s ‘Say So’ Success & A Brief History of Remix-Boosted No. 1s
“Say So” is the latest hit to get a lift to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks in part to a remix. When Doja Cat’s “Say So” jumped to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, it not only gave the rising star her first chart-topper, but it also marked the latest in a line of singles that got a boost to the top thanks in part to a fresh remix. Nicki Minaj joined Doja Cat for a new reworking of “Say So,” which was released on May 1, and the combined forces of the original version and the remix helped lift the song to No. 1. And, because of the power of the remix, Minaj got credit on the chart as the tune’s featured artist — giving Minaj her first No. 1 on the Hot 100. Considering the news of the “Say So” remix aiding in the No. 1 rise, the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is taking a stroll d...
Iggy Pop Streams 2016 Concert with Arctic Monkeys, Queens of the Stone Age Members: Watch
Arctic Monkeys (David Brendan Hall), Iggy Pop (Thaib A. Wahab), and Queens of the Stone Age (Philip Cosores) Iggy Pop has announced he will livestream his iconic 2016 concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall in support of Post Pop Depression, the album he released that same year. While all Iggy Pop shows are highly entertaining in their own right, this one was pretty dang special as he was backed by Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders and Queens of the Stone Age members Josh Homme and Dean Fertita. The gig will stream live at 3:00 p.m. ET today on YouTube. The recent Lifetime Achievement Grammy-winner teased the event with a simple tweet, writing, “Ready to re-live it?” For most viewers, it will be a chance to witness that show in all of its glory for the first time. Post Pop Depression is a ...
Tony Shalhoub Recovers From Coronavirus
Tony Shalhoub reprised his famed Monk character during the premiere of Peacock’s At-Home Variety Show on Monday. While the return of Adrian Monk was certainly a welcome sight, Shalhoub also used the segment to share some harrowing news: He’s spent the last few weeks in quarantine battling COVID-19. The revelation came later in the Variety Show episode, following Shalhoub’s brief turn as the obsessive-compulsive Detective Monk, who unsurprisingly has been passing his pandemic time religiously cleaning every inch of his house. Out of character and speaking candidly to the camera, the 66-year-old actor confirmed that he and his wife had tested positive for coronavirus, but were now in recovery. “I hope you’re all being careful and following the protocol. We really are all ...
IDK and Rico Nasty Rep the DMV on New Single “495”: Stream
The NBA season is currently on hold, but fortunately there are many documentaries out there for fans to get their basketball fix. In addition to the hit Michael Jordan miniseries, The Last Dance, Kevin Durant’s new Showtime program Basketball County: In the Water will focus on hoopers from the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) region of the US. However, Basketball County also happens to feature some non-baller talent from that part of the country in rapper IDK, who was born and raised just 30 minutes south of Baltimore. IDK has been enlisted to be the music supervisor, composer, and narrator for the entire series. This is a huge opportunity for IDK, and he’s coming off the bench hot in his new role by dishing out a new single called “495”. Joining him on the track is a dream team of f...
Texas Rangers Announce Concert in Your Car Series in Stadium Parking Lot
At least someone is getting creative. In order to comply with Texas’ social gathering policy, the Texas Rangers will be hosting a concert series at their stadium in Arlington, but with a twist. All attendees will need to be in their cars to comply with CDC and Texas state regulations. Here’s how the baseball team describe the event: Concert in Your Car is a concert series taking place in Tundra Lot B just North of Globe Life Field, featuring nationally recognized recording artists. The event is designed to give music fans the live show experience, while still maintaining social distancing. Think concert meets drive-in movie. Fair enough. So far, artists on the bill include Texas favorite Pat Green (performing on 6/6), Eli Green Band (6/4), Whiskey Meyers (6/5) and Josh Abbott and Kevin Fow...
Migos “Racks 2 Skinny,” Westside Gunn “Euro Step” & More | Daily Visuals 5.12.20
Stand up ATL for the Migos have returned! After taking a lengthy hiatus to go on their dolo routes the ATLiens reunite to drop some new work for their day-ones. With Culture III on the way the Big Peach trio come through with some new visuals to “Racks 2 Skinny” which features Offset, Quavo and Takeoff flaunting stacks of cash, buckets of ice, and luxury cars like it’s their everyday routine. On a more comedic note the trio also decide to show their fans just how well they eat as they whip up some ground meat goodness in their videos to “Tack Tuesday.” Vegans might wanna skip this one though. Speaking of trios going solo, Westside Gunn takes a break from his Griselda group and rocks dolo with his home team in tow as they get their thug on for his visuals to “Euro Step.” Wasn’t no dancing i...
