Month: April 2019
Friday Favorites!
Zane Lowe is my favorite interviewer. He allows artists to fully answer questions and he makes the whole interview feel more like a friendly conversation about the art of music and its impact on the artists themselves and the fans. If you don’t understand Billie Eilish, this interview might help:
News broke that Camila Cabello is going to star in the latest version of Cinderella! This will mark her acting debut, and the singer will have a big hand in the making of the soundtrack as well. The idea for this new adaptation came from late night host, James Corden.
Troye Sivan’s written homage to Ariana Grande as one of Time’s 100 most influential people is ADORABLE. Sivan is a true friend of the pop singer and this short beautiful dedication shows the world why Ariana is so impactful in music and our society.
Ahead of Earth Day on Monday, Lil Dicky released a fun and inspirational video as an ode to our Earth, featuring artists like Ariana Grande, Halsey, John Legend, Sia, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, and so many more! Each artist plays a different animal in what feels like a short animated film. I don’t know what possessed Lil Dicky to make this but it’s pretty funny and cool. Check it out below:
In the wake of Beyonce’s film Homecoming on Netflix, the iconic singer released merch to go along with her visuals from her 2018 historic Coachella performance. Some new pieces include cropped hoodies, t-shirts, long sleeves, and more…AND new broke that Lemonade is hitting all streaming platforms Tuesday, April 23. FINALLY!!!!!!
Lizzo’s new album, Cuz I Love You. THAT’S IT.
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-Abbey
SWMRS: Keeping Punk Alive
If you haven’t heard of SWMRS, let me give you a glimpse into what it’s like to witness their insanely cool live show.
These Oakland, CA natives know how to throw a sick punk party. Starting off the show with their fun little tune, “Steve Got Robbed”, the crowd sang every word as the band took the stage ready to blow the roof off.
Four of the members played front and center with some huge guitar power, while the drummer (who is…of course…Billie Joe Armstrong’s son) kept the hard beats alive in the back.
Co-leader, Cole Becker flails around with Freddie Mercury-esque energy while wiping his sweaty bleach blonde hair out of his face and scream-shouting every harsh note. It’s easy to be entertained when Cole himself is such a show to watch.
They played several songs off their latest album, Berkeley’s On Fire, including “Lose, Lose, Lose,” “Trashbag Baby,” “Too Much Coffee,” and “Hellboy”. The band also performed the crowd favorite, and their 2015 hit, “Miley” while every tween shouted along.
Cole’s politically charged monologues spilled out throughout the set showing his support for the LGBTQ community, the Me Too movement, and how important it is to make a change in the world. “When you walked through the door, you joined a community. We gotta look out for eachother… and stop sexual assault.” He went on to motivate the crowd to stay hydrated and be safe; something not enough punk bands emphasize on.
The whole night felt like one big party full of pure fun. Not to mention, opening bands Destroy Boys and Beach Goons were fantastic starters to this hearty meal of music.
See tour dates here!
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-Abbey
All Poets & Heroes’ Emotional New Single
The latest track from indie/alt band, All Poets & Heroes proves to be just as powerful and rich as some of their earlier tracks (listen to 2017’s bubbly “Day Dreams“). “Life On The Line” feels like it could be featured in an early 2000’s indie film; cue the rainy window scene and black converse.
Lead singer Rob McCall embodies a young Rob Thomas as his voice echoes throughout the song building to a climactic bridge; probably one of the heaviest we’ve heard from AP&H. McCall says the song is about someone who has taken their own life. The narrator 
is portraying the rational side of the brain getting the final say. “When you’re having these thoughts there are two voices at war. The rational, normal voice and the irrational side that is normally louder in these moments, and pushes you toward the edge. In this story the irrational side won, all that’s left is the rational side saying ‘if you gave me just a few more minutes to get though to you then we would still be here.'” The song closes with the narrator leaving a message of hope to others fighting with the same issues. Rob says, “Find a way to pull through because you can always change what you don’t like tomorrow.”
Soft guitars and a steady drum beat compliment the heavy and emotional lyrics, something we’re used to hearing from the band but “Life On The Line” feels a little more special.
Check out the single this Friday 4/12!!
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-Abbey
Friday Favorites
Kacey Musgraves’ new merch: The Grammy winner released a fresh batch of merchandise to her online store. Including a cute Golden Hour inspired mug, long sleeve tees, socks, and even a coloring book!
Billie Eilish’s music video for “bad guy”: Billie Eilish continues to push the boundaries with artistic visuals, unique vocal patterns, and an image unlike any other pop singer in the genre. Check out the eclectic and fun “bad guy” below.
Sabrina Carpenter‘s recent interview with Zach Sang: The pop singer discusses the inspiration behind her recent track “Pushing 20”, upcoming new music, and what you can expect from her live shows.
“Monopoly” music video: Ariana Grande and Victoria Monet come together for a beautiful FU anthem meant to make you dance and laugh with every verse. This video is memetastic…I love it. Watch for yourself:
Fellow music blogger, Paige Backstage: This Toronto native posts music reviews, band spotlights and even some fun lifestyle content. Follow her on Instagram to keep up with her adventures (also, her insta stories are so fun and REAL.)
Gia Woods‘ new single: This 22 year old seems to be on a roll. “Keep On Coming” is another fun pop song showcasing the singers unique vocal tones.
Beyonce signed a deal with Adidas: This partnership will have Beyonce as a member of the creative team working on new footwear, apparel, and plans to relaunch her activewear brand Ivy Park.
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-Abbey 🙂
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