So much to talk about today! It seems like there’s a never-ending avalanche of music news every single day. We can’t hit it all, but we can hit the most important parts… yes, I’m implying that what WE talk about here at TheFrontloader.com is the most important stuff. I’ll buy THAT for a dollar!
New Music from Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Hysteric”
Yet another track from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ upcoming album, It’s Blitz!, has hit the interwebs. There is so much buzz surrounding this album, it’s crazy. “Hysteric” is, by far, my favorite track of the ones that I’ve heard so far. Makes me want to give this “new direction” another shot.
Yeah, I know that I’m a hard-ass about bands “reinventing” themselves… but one tends to get attached to a “sound” of a band, and well goshdurnitall, it’s like getting a brand new hair style: takes a while to get used to, and you keep trying to style it like you used to even though you can’t anymore because you lopped off five inches, and there’s no hair on one side of your head.
This new “leaked” track makes me wonder if these songs are actually “leaked” or not. Maybe this is just a huge PR stunt to get the buzz going? Either that, or somebody at their label is going to be F-I-R-E-D tomorrow. And if some DID “leak” these tracks, I sincerely hope they got paid enough to do it. True, it’s not like giving away the secrets of the CIA, but when it comes to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, it’s pretty damn close.
Ok. I’ll shut-up now. You listen and you like NOW!
Your Dig-It Download:
Yeah Yeah Yeahs on Amazon
Yeah Yeah Yeahs on iTunes
New Future for Barenaked Ladies
Through a news post on the Barenaked Ladies‘ website, it was announced that by mutual agreement, lead singer for the band, Steven Page, is leaving the band to pursue solo projects. According to the site, the remaining members will continue recording and touring together as Barenaked Ladies.
Page says, “These guys are my brothers. We’ve grown up together over the past twenty years. I love them and wish them all the best in the future.” Band member Ed Robertson says, “It’s the start of a new chapter for all of us. Here’s to the future!”
The band plans to spend time in the studio recording their next album followed by a tour in the fall. ‘Tis a shame, but sometimes you gotta cut off an arm to set yourself free.
Your Dig-It Download:
One Week/Medley (live MTV Video Music Awards 9-10-98)
Barenaked Ladies on Amazon
Barenaked Ladies on iTunes
New Tour Dates from No Doubt
Last month we told you that No Doubt would be heading back on the road for a summer tour with special guests Paramore (and The Sounds, Janelle Monáe and Bedouin Soundclash on select dates). The band will be kicking off their tour May 3rd at New Jersey’s Bamboozle Festival, and tickets go on sale to the general public Saturday, March 7th (Tour Club pre-sales beginning Thursday, February 26th). For a list of the tour dates and venues, check out the band’s official site. And make sure to grab the live version of “Don’t Speak” that we’ve posted in the Dig-It section (right below the video).
Your Dig-It Download:
Don’t Speak (live in Hamburg)
No Doubt on Amazon
No Doubt on iTunes
Whew! If you’ve made it to the end, then you can now safely tell all your friends and family that YOU know the most important pieces of music news for this day!!!! Congrats, but don’t let it get to your head… all you really get is a cookie.
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