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The Linda Lindas Announce New Album Growing Up, Share Video for New Song: Watch
The Linda Lindas have announced a new album—a full-length titled Growing Up. It’s out April 8 via Epitaph. Check out the title track with a video directed by Humberto Leon below (via Rolling Stone). The Los Angeles–based band caught national attention last spring for their performance of their original song “Racist Sexist Boy” at the Los Angeles Public Library. They made their late-night debut last June with “Racist Sexist Boy” and “Claudia Kishi” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Revisit Pitchfork’s interview “The Linda Lindas Are More Than Just a Viral Punk Band.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Lady A Band and Singer Settle Lawsuit Over Shared Name
Lady A (the band formerly known as Lady Antebellum) have settled their lawsuit with Anita “Lady A” White over use of their shared name. The parties filed a joint request for dismissal to a judge in a federal Tennessee court yesterday (January 31), Pitchfork can confirm. Terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. Pitchfork has reached out to representatives for Lady A and Anita “Lady A” White for comment and more information. The Nashville country band changed its name in June 2020 amid the racial-justice reckonings happening around the murder of George Floyd. The trio explained, “We did not take into account the associations that weigh down this word referring to the period of history before the Civil War, which includes slavery.” The Seattle-based blues artist Anita White is a Black...
Coachella to Auction Lifetime Festival Passes as NFTs
Coachella has announced a new partnership with cryptocurrency exchange FTX to auction off lifetime passes to the festival as NFTs. Dubbed the “Coachella Keys Collection,” it includes 10 one-of-one NFTs that grant lifetime festival access and VIP on-site experiences for the 2022 edition of Coachella, including front row access to the Coachella Stage, onstage access at the Sahara Tent, and dinner by a celebrity chef. Owners will receive passes to the festival every April and “access to Coachella-produced virtual experiences forever.” “We’ve all seen how NFTs enable true ownership of art and media on the internet. We wanted to take it one step further and use NFTs to enable ownership of experiences in the real world, too,” said Sam Schoonover, Innovation Lead for Coachella. “Only blockchain t...
The War on Drugs Add 2022 U.S. Tour Dates
The War on Drugs have added a number of dates to their 2021 tour itinerary. The new shows take place between June 4 and June 15. The band has also rescheduled shows in Atlanta and Nashville for May. Find the War on Drugs’ tour schedule below. The War on Drugs are touring in support of I Don’t Live Here Anymore. Read the interview “The War on Drugs Find Lightness on the Edge of Town.” All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The War on Drugs: 2022 North American and European Tour The War on Drugs: 02-01 Boston, MA – House of Blues02-02 Washington, D.C. – Anthem02-04 Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!02-05 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE02-06 Newport, ...
Coachella and FTX Are Offering Lifetime Festival Passes As NFTs
Coachella and FTX have partnered together to offer lifetime festival experiences as NFTs. US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange FTX US has entered into a long-term deal with the annual California music and arts festival to offer crypto-powered experiences minted on the Solana blockchain. Their first move is the unveiling of Coachella’s NFT marketplace, offering three different collections linked to different physical and digital items. The first collection, the “Coachella Keys Collection,” is offering up 10 one-of-a-kind NFT keys that grant lifetime access to Coachella and unique festival experiences for 2022. It also includes access to Coachella-produced virtual experiences in the future. The two other drops include the “Sights and Sound Collection,” made up of 10,000 NFTs of never-before-...
After Frequent Rinses On the Road, GRiZ and CloZee’s Collaboration Is Ready for Release
GRiZ is readying what he calls his “greatest collab yet.” The Rainbow Brain producer has absolutely no hesitations about his first song of 2022, a collaboration alongside CloZee titled “Color of Your Soul.” On her “Neon Jungle” tour last year, CloZee made a habit of surprising fans and leaving a lasting impression. At shows like her October Red Rocks appearance and on her December run through California, GRiZ arrived to close out the final minutes, stunning audiences with live saxophone solos. At the time, the track was only a work in progress, but after pressure testing it on the road it’s clear the two artists are ready for fans to hear the coveted track in full. Inspired by a breadth of unique cultural influences, CloZee’s incorporat...
Furcloud Teams Up With Fløa for “Stellar” EP
Promising dance music producers Furcloud and Fløa are here with Stellar, a euphonic new EP released under Enhanced Music’s Colorize banner. The two-track record kicks off with “The Illusion of Impression,” a stunning melodic house tune that fits perfectly within the Enhanced universe. The track features a mesmerizing break, where a spoken-word segment evokes “delusions” before sending listeners into a progressive rabbit hole with a hypnotic drop. This cut was previously featured on 2021’s Colorscapes Volume Three record from the label. The titular “Stellar” comes next, using driving basslines and pulsing synths to keep the progressive energy of its predecessor alive. With its soaring, peak-time sound design, “Stellar” strikes...
Claude VonStroke Talks Experimentation, Surrealism Art and More: “I Don’t Think There’s Enough Risk-Taking In Our Scene”
Claude VonStroke wants your weird music. The Dirtybird co-founder and esteemed house music producer is currently on the hunt for the weirdest and most innovative music out there. “I listen to every track that is submitted for consideration on Dirtybird,” VonStroke told EDM.com in a recent interview. “It’s a crucial part of my day. But I feel like everything that’s been submitted recently sounds the same. I want to hear some new, weird stuff. That’s what I’m currently looking for right now.” This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who knows and listens to VonStroke’s music. Throughout his last 17 years spearheading Dirtybird’s events, apparel sales, and musical endeavors, he’s also managed to release six albums. While the tech house genre is known to be somewhat ...
Artists Are Blasting an NFT Auction Platform After Their Music Appeared Without Their Knowledge
A controversial NFT marketplace has drawn the ire of many in the music industry and creator economy at large. Legions of musicians are taking to social media to condemn HitPiece, a platform allegedly minting and selling music NFTs without artists’ knowledge. According to HitPiece’s website, the marketplace “lets fans collect NFTs of your favorite songs.” However, it’s unclear whether or not the company has acquired the rights to the songs and gone through the necessary channels to publicly list them on its platform. Per its website, HitPiece also claims to remit a royalty to artists whose music NFTs are purchased or sold, but suggests the rights-holder must create an account to receive payments. “Each time an artist’s NFT is purchased or sold, a royalty ...
Wale Pulls Out of Broccoli City Festival 2022 Lineup
Wale announced that he is pulling out of the Broccoli City Festival 2022 lineup just hours after organizers unveiled the list of performers. The Folarin II rapper took to Twitter to announce his exit from the festival, stating “respect” as the reason behind his decision. Wale did not fully share the details, but he did clarify that his decision to pull out was not because he was not a headliner. “I’m not mad at all,” he said in response to a fan. “I wish people would ask Face with tears of joy I’m sure the festival will be amazing all the artist are fire. I don’t think I’ll be missed and I never cared about headlining. This ain’t that. If u gon judge me at least know what’s on my mind my guy.” He also replied to a fan reminding him of the money involved in performing at the festival, but t...
R.I.P. Jon Zazula, Megaforce Records Founder Who Helped Launch Metallica’s Career Dies at 69
Jon Zazula, the legendary founder of Megaforce Records, has died at age 69. Sadly, his passing comes just one year after the death of his wife, Marsha, who co-founded the iconic metal label with her husband. According to Variety, a rep for Megaforce confirmed that Jon Zazula passed away on Tuesday (February 1st) in Florida, where he was surrounded by his brother, daughters, and granddaughters, as well as a number of friends and associates. Known as “Jonny Z,” Zazula was a major force in the metal world, helping to launch the careers of Metallica, Anthrax, and many other bands. He and Marsha essentially founded Megaforce in order to sign Metallica to their first record deal, releasing the band’s groundbreaking 1983 debut album, Kill ‘Em All. The thrash titans stuck with Megaforce for their ...
David Letterman Launches YouTube Channel Full of Late Show Clips
You know when you’re trying to relive David Letterman’s turn as a Taco Bell employee or rewatch all of Robin Williams’ insane Late Show appearances, but you can only find grainy VHS rips of the segments? Letterman is here to smoothen your trips down the YouTube rabbit hole. To coincide with the 40th anniversary of Late Night with David Letterman’s premiere on NBC, the legendary comedian launched an official YouTube channel full of HD clips of his finest moments on NBC’s Late Night and CBS’ Late Show. Letterman’s YouTube page currently has about 125 videos split up into “Letterman Originals,” “Dave’s Best Celebrity Interviews,” “Stupid Pet and Human Tricks,” “Top Ten,” “Comedians,” and “Human Interest Guests” playlists. Among the uploads, highlights include Martin S...
