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On Monday, Weezer shared its new single "Back To The Shack," a riffy power pop tune that seemed to promise a return to the band's mid-90's glory days. Though the song isn't the worst thing Weezer's done in the last ten years, it still isn't anywhere close to the band's best material, and its desperate nostalgia is largely to blame. If Weezer truly wanted to find its groove again, it shouldn't be writing a stupid song about it. Instead, the band should be taking these steps... -
Hype Machine's Bands to Watch: Zella Day, Broods, Marika Hackman and More
Hype Machine has released a list of 20 acts that are poised to start grabbing big-time attention during 2014. -
The Most Popular Christian Bands in Concert - June 2014
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LINKS: Ian McKellen Says Actors Deserve a Living Wage, the Problem of Unpaid Gigs, Music Streaming Kills Jazz and Classical
All this week, news stories have been highlighting the precarious financial situation of many artists. First Salon.com reported that music streaming sites are reducing the royalties paid out to classical and jazz musicians. Then writer Daphne Carr addressed the problem of unpaid gigs. And finally, actor Ian McKellen called for a living wage for stage actors. -
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Hyperdub Will Tour North America to Celebrate Its Tenth Anniversary: Kode9, DJ Spinn and More Taking Part
Hyperdub, one of the most appreciated electronic labels from fans of the underground, is celebrating its tenth anniversary and will tour North America accordingly. -
Ohio State University Fires Director of 'Best Damn Band' Following 23-Page Report Full of Sexual Depravity
Ohio State University fired Jonathan Waters—the director of what fans affectionately refer to as "The Best Damn Band in The Land—for ignoring a "culture" of sexual harassment. The OSU Office of Compliance and Integrity released a 23-page report listing a litany of depraved and sometimes bizarre behavior from band members. -
Michael Jackson Estate Sues Memorabilia Store For Auctioning Off 1984 Victory Tour Photos, Claims King of Pop’s Company Owns Rights To Pics
Things with Michael Jackson’s estate never appear to be boring. It’s recently been reported by TMZ that the late King of Pop’s estate is suing a movie memorabilia store for allegedly auctioning off some rather momentous pictures of Jackson during his time on top. -
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