News you may have missed! (10/2/23)

We've got MERCH! + The final era of Sum 41 + Green Day teasing + blink-182's "One More Time" has BIG week + NEW MUSIC!

Oct 02, 2023

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ICYMI: blink-182 and who else going on tour? There's a rumored 2024 tour comprised of two bands with numbers.

ICYMI: Are the new blink-182 songs even that good?

Live Nation’s praised merch cut elimination could harm independent venues?Live Nation has announced a new initiative called “On the Road Again” that will provide financial support to touring artists. This includes no longer taking cuts of artist merchandise sold at any of the club-sized venues it operates and offering $1,500 stipends per show to all headlining and support acts at their venues for the purpose of covering tour expenses like gas and lodging. However, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) argues that these short-term benefits will harm independent venues in the long run. NIVA believes that this initiative is a calculated attempt by Live Nation to steer artists away from smaller independent venues in favor of the venues Live Nation operates.

boygenius announce new EP. While boygenius embarks on their expansive fall tour in support of The Record, their latest release featuring some of their largest headlining shows to date, they've surprised fans with news of additional music in the pipeline. The band has unveiled an upcoming EP titled the rest, scheduled for release on October 13th via Interscope. Vinyl pre-orders are available now here. This EP will comprise four tracks, with "Black Hole" being one of them, while the titles of the other three songs are yet to be revealed.

Spotify wants to clone podcasters’ voices to translate them into other languages. Spotify has introduced a groundbreaking voice translation feature for podcasts. The AI-powered tool allows podcasters to instantly translate their episodes into different languages using their own voice. Partnering with select podcasters, Spotify has already translated episodes into Spanish and French, with German episodes set to be released in the near future. Spotify is currently testing its new translation technology it with a select group of podcasters. While the scope of its availability and timeline for expansion remains undisclosed, Spotify’s foray into podcast translation has undoubtedly opened doors for a more inclusive and global podcasting community.

Spotify launches Jam, a real-time collaborative playlist controlled by up to 32 people. Spotify is launching a new social feature called Jam, allowing multiple users (up to 32) to collaboratively create a playlist in real time. This feature is designed for group settings like parties, where attendees can contribute songs to a shared queue. While only Spotify Premium subscribers can initiate a Jam, anyone, including free users, can add songs to it. Jams can be initiated by tapping the speaker icon and selecting "Start a Jam." Participants on the same Wi-Fi network are prompted to join, and there are various methods to invite others, including Bluetooth, QR codes, and social media links. Spotify's personalization technology is integrated into Jam, generating song suggestions based on the group's collective preferences. You can see how it works here.

Spotify will not ban music made by AI, says boss Daniel Ek. Spotify's CEO, Daniel Ek, stated that the platform does not plan to completely ban AI-generated content, but it will not allow AI to impersonate real artists without their consent. Earlier this year, a fake Drake and The Weeknd collaboration was removed from Spotify and other streaming services. Ek categorized AI use in music into three "buckets": tools like auto-tune to improve music (acceptable), tools that mimic human artists (unacceptable), and a middle ground where AI-created music is influenced by existing acts but doesn't directly impersonate them. Regulating AI use in the industry is expected to be challenging, and Spotify is working to address such issues. While AI is not banned in all forms on Spotify, the platform currently doesn't permit its content to train AI models that produce music.

Dillinger Escape Plan turning down 'astronomical' reunion money. The Dillinger Escape Plan, despite being offered substantial sums of money, has no plans to reunite, according to frontman Greg Puciato. The band members have been active in various projects, with Puciato notably involved in multiple endeavors. In a recent interview, Puciato expressed that there is no desire to reunite the band, even though some see musical similarities between his recent work and The Dillinger Escape Plan. He stated that he doesn't miss the band and that the only incentive for a reunion would be for financial reasons, which he's not interested in. While fans occasionally speculate about a reunion, the band has shown no signs of getting back together.

Live Nation eliminating artist merch cuts at clubs nationwide. This is BIG. Major concert promotion company, Live Nation, has announced the end of merchandise fees for artists at its club-sized venues across the United States. This change is part of the “On the Road Again” program, created in partnership with Willie Nelson, which also provides artists with an additional $1,500 per show to help cover tour expenses. The program covers 77 Live Nation venues, including all House of Blues and Fillmore locations, and will be gradually implemented over several months. Merchandise fees, which typically amount to 15-30% of merch sales, have been criticized by artists such as Jack Antonoff and Jeff Rosenstock as unfair and detrimental to working artists.

blink-182’s “One More Time” sits at top of Hot Trending Songs Chart. blink-182 has achieved their first No. 1 position on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart powered by X with “One More Time”. The song also enters the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart at No. 44. “More Than You Know,” also enters the Hot Trending Songs chart at No. 15. You may remember that the band’s first single back after the reunion, “Edging,” hung out atop of Billboard’s Alternative Airplay survey for 13 weeks beginning in November 2022. The boys are back.

Green Day appear to be teasing new music in cryptic social media post. We talked about it on this week’s podcast episode.

Marilyn Manson reportedly settles sexual assault lawsuit a week ahead of trial. Marilyn Manson has reportedly reached a settlement in a sexual assault and rape lawsuit with his accuser, known as Jane Doe, just one week prior to the scheduled trial date. According to Rolling Stone, the settlement agreement was finalized on Wednesday, September 27th. Jane Doe's attorney, Adam Wolf, filed a notice of settlement on the same day. It is expected that Wolf will request the dismissal of the case within the next 45 days.

Neck Deep announce new self-titled album. Neck Deep has revealed details about their fifth album. The self-titled album is set to release on January 19 via Hopeless Records (preorder available).

The 1975’s Matty Healy Says Band Is Going on ‘Indefinite Hiatus’ After Current Tour Wraps. Matty Healy, the frontman of The 1975, has announced that the band will go on an "indefinite hiatus" following the conclusion of their current Still… At Their Very Best world tour in late March 2024. The band, which has been touring extensively since March 2022, embarked on the first leg of their current tour on September 16, 2023, in Atlanta. During the third date of the tour at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California on September 26, Healy informed the audience of their upcoming break. "It's wonderful you're all here," Healy expressed to the crowd, as captured in fan videos. "After this tour, we will be going on an indefinite hiatus with shows, so it's wonderful to have you guys with us tonight. Thank you so much."

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