News you may have missed! (6/11/23)
Mark Hoppus suing neighbor + Gen Z is killing music industry by not drinking enough? Taylor Swift teams up with Hayley Williams and Fall Out Boy + Hayley Williams apologises to fans + NEW MUSIC!
OUT NOW: Gen Z is killing music industry by not drinking enough? + Mark Hoppus suing neighbor + Hayley Williams apologises to fans + Oasis is bound to reunite
For this week's episode, Tyler and John discuss Gen Z’ers apparently not drinking enough at concerts and its impact on the music venue industry. They also share an update on the potential Oasis rumors and give their odds on an actual reunion ever happening. They then move on to news about blink-182’s Mark Hoppus suing his neighbor over trees. John also gives his recent unsavory experiences with neighbors of his. Although they didn't talk about it last week, they talk about Royal Blood giving the royal finger to a shitty crowd, as well as, touching on the apology Hayley Williams is issuing to two fans she kicked out without knowing the whole story.
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Gen Z’ers not drinking enough at concerts? Well folks, as reported by Billboard, it seems like the young ones, Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012), are shaking things up by drinking less at concerts compared to previous generations. This is causing some headaches for smaller venues that depend on selling alcohol to make a profit. David Slutes, the entertainment director at Club Congress in Tucson, found that alcohol sales dropped by a striking 25% on Generation Z-targeted nights. Whoa! Maybe it’s time for venues to start stocking non-alcoholic options or CBD-infused drinks. Or perhaps, they should try and take more of a percentage of merch cuts from artists to make up for the gap in profits (I kid, I kid. This was sarcasm). Who would have thought that sobriety in the music industry could cause such problems?
The Wonder Years Announce The Greatest Generation 10th Anniversary Tour. The Wonder Years have announced a Fall 2023 tour to commemorate the 10th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Greatest Generation. The band will perform the entire album during each show, along with a selection of songs from their other records. The tour will begin on September 9th at the Loneliest Place on Earth Fest, organized by the band themselves. The North American tour will include stops in major cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, and Toronto, concluding at The Fest in Gainesville, Florida in late October. Anxious, Sweet Pill, and Action / Adventure will be the opening acts for the tour. Tickets are on-sale now.
Taylor Swift makes her first visit to Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay chart. She makes her debut on Billboard's Rock & Alternative Airplay chart as a featured artist on The National's song "The Alcott," which enters at No. 45 on the June 10-dated ranking. The track garnered 636,000 radio audience impressions on rock radio formats, a 12% increase from May 26 to June 1. While this is Swift's first appearance on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, she has previously charted on Adult Alternative Airplay with four entries, including the No. 9 hit "Exile" featuring Bon Iver. "The Alcott" also rises from No. 18 to No. 15 on the Adult Alternative Airplay survey. For The National, "The Alcott" marks their sixth song to reach the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, with their highest charter being "Tropic Morning News" at No. 25. Swift has now achieved chart success across multiple radio formats, including Adult Contemporary, Pop Airplay, Country Airplay, and more. Additionally, Swift has seen chart success on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart with her albums "Folklore," "Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions," and "Evermore." "The Alcott" serves as the second single from The National's ninth studio album, "First Two Pages of Frankenstein," which debuted at No. 1 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart.
Taylor Swift collaborates with Paramore and Fall Out Boy for re-release of Speak Now album. Taylor Swift has announced the re-release of her 2010 album Speak Now, featuring previously unreleased tracks and collaborations. The re-recorded version will include songs such as "Electric Touch" featuring Fall Out Boy and "Castles Crumbling" with Hayley Williams of Paramore. The album is set to be released on July 7th. Swift expressed her excitement on Twitter, thanking the artists who influenced her as a lyricist and expressing gratitude for their collaboration. Both Fall Out Boy and Paramore have a history of working with Swift, with Paramore supporting her on Swift’s current Eras tour and Fall Out Boy performing with her at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2013.
Alkaline Trio drummer Derek Grant departs after 22 years. Derek Grant, the drummer of punk band Alkaline Trio, has announced his departure from the group after 22 years. Grant has been a part of most of Alkaline Trio's studio albums, contributing to their notable works such as "Good Mourning" and "Agony and Irony." Before joining the band in 2001, Grant was involved with various other musical projects, including The Suicide Machines, Gyga, and Thoughts of Ionesco. He has also released music under his own name. Grant explained that the decision to leave was driven by the increasing demands of touring and its negative impact on his mental health. He expressed gratitude to the band's fans, his manager, and especially his bandmates Dan and Matt, whom he considers his closest friends. The remaining members of Alkaline Trio acknowledged Grant's contributions and wished him success in his future endeavors.
Slipknot part ways with Craig Jones after 27 years. After a nearly three-decade-long collaboration, Slipknot has announced the departure of their longtime keyboardist and sampler, Craig Jones, also known as No. 5 within the group. The band conveyed the news to their fans through a social media post, expressing their well wishes for Jones in his future endeavors. Having joined Slipknot in 1996, Jones contributed to all seven of their studio albums, from their self-titled debut in 1999 to their most recent release in 2022, titled "The End, So Far." It remains unclear whether Slipknot intends to seek a permanent replacement for Jones at this time.
Yellowcard’s EP release date gets pushed back. The band has announced that their upcoming EP, Childhood Eyes, has been given a new release date of July 21st. The original release date was set for July 9th. No reason has been given as to why the date has changed.
Apple reveals more Apple Music features for autumn update. Apple has announced new features for its Apple Music service. The upcoming software updates will bring additions to the music streaming platform. Collaborative playlists were mentioned, but now users will be able to use Apple's 'Continuity Camera' to display themselves on-screen while using the 'Sing' karaoke mode. Another addition is the inclusion of song credits, allowing listeners to access comprehensive information about the artists involved in their favorite tracks, including their roles and instruments played. Additionally, Apple is expanding the SharePlay feature to cars, enabling passengers to contribute to the music selection. Furthermore, Apple Music's complete collection of radio shows will be available on Apple Podcasts.
Royal Blood Address Backlash After Flipping Off Festival Crowd. Royal Blood's recent viral incident at the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend festival has been addressed by frontman Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher. Kerr expressed surprise at the escalation of the situation, stating that he intended to entertain and lighten the mood, although he admitted it was a blip on his part. He clarified that he didn't mean to offend or alienate anyone and that his intention was not to push people away. Thatcher acknowledged that the moment was foolish and mentioned the unpleasant backlash they received online. Kerr's message to the audience was that he meant no offense, and he looks forward to returning, emphasizing that applause is optional.
PUP drop two new songs “How to Live With Yourself” and “Smoke Screen”
Beauty School Dropout share music video for “dying to be you”
Bad Omens - “Just Pretend” music video
Manchester Orchestra cover Jimmy Eat World’s “Table for Glasses”
The Maine announces self-titled album, share two singles “Blame” and “How to Exit a Room”
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