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Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh Details His Brutal COVID-19 Recovery in New Interview
Last week, word leaked that Devo frontman Mark Mothersbaugh was rushed to the ICU in June due to a severe bout with COVID-19. Thankfully, he has since recovered. But in a new interview with The Los Angeles Times, Mothersbaugh has recounted the brutal 18 days he spent at Cedar-Sinai Hospital battling coronavirus in hopes that it may convince others to approach the pandemic, and the dark reality of its life-threatening effects, more cautiously. Mothersbaugh avoided in-person recording sessions after news of the pandemic spread, but he believes he contracted the virus in May after unintentionally coming into contact with a group of people who were at his music production company Mutato Musika. He dismissed his initial symptoms as being unrelated issues until a nurse of three decades informed ...
Björk’s Icelandic Concert Series Pushed Back to 2021
Coronavirus cases have begun to creep back up in Iceland, forcing Björk to push back her planned live concert series. Via Stereogum, the performances at Reykjavík’s Harpa Hall will now take place in January and February of 2021. The original concert announcements were born of unbridled optimism and national pride. Early in the pandemic, Iceland drew rave reviews for their aggressive response to the threat of COVID-19. Through intense social cooperation, and with the protection of their island home, it seemed as if the Scandinavian country had found a recipe for coronavirus success. As the government eased restrictions, the Icelandic Queen herself announced a four-concert run at Harpa Hall, originally set to begin on August 9th. But by the end of July, coronavirus c...
Spike Lee Shares First Teaser for David Byrne’s American Utopia: Watch
Spike Lee has revealed the first teaser trailer for David Byrne’s American Utopia. The HBO production premieres Saturday, October 17th. Lee’s latest joint is based on Byrne’s 2019 Broadway show of the same name, which is itself inspire by Byrne’s most recent album American Utopia. The trailer shows off Lee’s kinetic camera work, capturing the movement of the 11 singers, dancers, and musicians accompanying Byrne. Choreography was provided by Annie-B Parson, and Lee portrays her movements from every angle — front, sides, above, and even behind, taking in the rears of the cast and the faces of the live audience. Check out the trailer below. Byrne had hoped to get in a second run of shows on Brodaway, but that’s been pushed back since the Great White Way went dark in response to the ongoi...
Erasure Release New Album The Neon: Stream
Longtime synthpop duo Erasure are back with a new album called The Neon, and they’ve released it in full today. Stream it below via Apple Music and Spotify. This year marks Erasure’s 35th anniversary as a band (!) which is a pretty remarkable feat to hit, especially since they’ve never stopped innovating along the way. Not only is The Neon their follow-up to 2017’s World Be Gone, but it’s also their 18th album overall. Before releasing the record, Erasure gave listeners of taste of what was to come with “Shot A Satellite” and the lead single “Hey Now (Think I Got A Feeling)”, which also serves as the album opener. Editors’ Picks The 10-track album was written and produced by Erasure, with recording taking place in Atlanta earlier this year. According to Andy Bell, both he and bandmat...
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Soundtrack and Score to Be Re-Released on Vinyl
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Edgar Wright’s geeky action-comedy romance Scott Pilgrim vs. the World turns 10 this year, and he’s rolling out the red carpet to celebrate its anniversary. First came a star-studded virtual table read. Now, he’s giving the movie’s legendary soundtrack a special re-release on vinyl as well as Nigel Godrich’s accompanying score. This special edition re-release will be available exclusively through ABKCO, announced Wright. The OST, which is literally one of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time, will include 24-minutes’ worth of unreleased music from Beck, Sex Bob-Omb, and the movie-only version of Metric‘s “Black Sheep” as sung by Brie Larson. Godrich’s score will be included in the re-release as well, marking the first time the Radiohead producer’s contribu...
New David Bowie Live Album Something in the Air Revealed: Stream
Today brings the release of a new David Bowie live album. Entitled Something in the Air (Live Paris 99), the 15-track LP captures an October 14th, 1999 performance at the Elysée Montmarte in Paris, France. The concert was notable for a number of reasons. To start, it occurred on the same day Bowie was awarded the Commandeurs of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France’s highest artistic honor. It was also one of only seven shows performed in support of Bowie’s 1999 album, Hours. As for the setlist, it saw Bowie dig deep into his back catalog and dust off several songs he hadn’t played in decades, including “Can’t Help Thinking About Me”, “Word on a Wing”, and “Drive-In Saturday”. The concert also featured the live debut of Bowie’s Hours track “Something in the Air...
Sufjan Stevens Unveils New Single “Video Game”: Stream
Sufjan Stevens returns on September 25th with his new album The Accession. Ahead of its release, he’s already shared two teasers: the magnificent 12-minute epic “America” and its non-album B-side “My Rajneesh”. Now, Stevens has unveiled The Accession track “Video Game” along with a music video starring “Renegade” dance creator… Please click the link below to read the full article. Sufjan Stevens Unveils New Single “Video Game”: Stream Alex Young You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help g...
David Bowie’s Young Americans to Receive 45th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue
David Bowie’s 1975 album Young Americans is receiving a limited edition vinyl reissue in celebration of its 45th anniversary. Due out on September 18th, the reissue comes pressed on “brick and mortar” gold-colored vinyl. Bowie’s self-described “plastic soul” album, Young Americans was recorded in Philadelphia with longtime producer Tony Visconti. Bowie… Please click the link below to read the full article. David Bowie’s Young Americans to Receive 45th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue Alex Young You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, bloggi...
Jeff Tweedy to Release New Book How to Write One Song
If you’ve ever wanted to write a song like Wilco, now’s your chance to learn how. Frontman Jeff Tweedy has announced a new book called How to Write One Song, which is described as “a counterintuitive guide about creativity.” The book follows Tweedy’s 2019 memoir, Let’s Go (So We Can Get… Please click the link below to read the full article. Jeff Tweedy to Release New Book How to Write One Song Ben Kaye You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
New David Bowie Live Album Something in the Air to Be Released on August 14th
A new David Bowie live album will be released on August 14th.. Entitled Something in the Air (Live Paris 99), the 15-track LP captures an October 14th, 1999 performance at the Elysée Montmarte in Paris, France. The concert was notable for a number of reasons. To start, it occurred on… Please click the link below to read the full article. New David Bowie Live Album Something in the Air to Be Released on August 14th Alex Young You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Phoebe Bridgers and Courtney Barnett Team Up to Cover Gillian Welch’s “Everything Is Free”: Watch
Los Angeles’ Phoebe Bridgers and Melbourne’s Courtney Barnett linked up for a cross-continental collaborative performance this past weekend. (Say that three times fast.) As part of Newport Folk Festival’s three-day livestream, the pair linked up to cover Gillian Welch’s “Everything Is Free”. Catch the replay below. Bridgers is still riding… Please click the link below to read the full article. Phoebe Bridgers and Courtney Barnett Team Up to Cover Gillian Welch’s “Everything Is Free”: Watch Alex Young You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by c...
Omar Rodríguez-López Releases New Triple Solo Album The Cloud Hill Tapes: Stream
Omar Rodríguez-López, of The Mars Volta and At-the Drive In fame, has unveiled a new collection of solo recordings called The Cloud Hill Tapes. Available digitally and as a 3xLP vinyl box set, The Cloud Hill Tapes boast new arrangements of 20 past Rodríguez-López solo songs, recorded and produced by… Please click the link below to read the full article. Omar Rodríguez-López Releases New Triple Solo Album The Cloud Hill Tapes: Stream Alex Young You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
