The Daily Frequency (8/25/15)
–Written by Kevin Madert
1. All sorts of nostalgia kicks off today’s installment of The Daily Frequency: after much speculation, Underoath will embark on a thirty-date nationwide reunion tour in the spring of 2016. At every stop on that tour, the group will perform their albums They’re Only Chasing Safety and Define the Great Line from front to back. On the end of the band’s two year hiatus, frontman Spencer Chamberlin told Alternative Press, “I hated the idea of Underoath being ‘over’ and I’m not sure what we are, but we are all friends again and that’s really the most important thing…That being said, we felt like now is a great time to do a tour and celebrate Define The Great Line turning 10.” Never fear, DMV Underoathians (wonder if I just invented that term now?): the group will take the stage at the Fillmore Silver Spring on April 20. A full list of dates and additional pertinent information can be found on the band’s website. (via Alternative Press)
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The Daily Frequency (6/30/15)
–Written by Kevin Madert
Another day, another deluge of musical happenings. If we missed a piece of music-related news that blew your mind, let us know in the comments!
1. From the “better late than never” department, technology übercompany Apple threw their hat into the digital streaming ring with the launch of Apple Music. Users are granted unlimited access to the tens of millions of songs in Apple’s formidable library for a monthly fee ($9.99 for individuals, $15.99 for a family account that allows up to six simultaneous users). While we’ll probably be given all sorts of exclusives thanks to Apple’s deep pockets and industry clout – Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, for example, will be available for streaming for the first time ever via Apple Music – the service still lacks in some areas – there’s not much social interaction (a lá Spotify) and the music streams in 256kbps (320kbps is the norm). The company is offering free three month trials for all first-time users, so you can decide for yourself if Apple Music is the next big thing or simply another lackluster wave (*cough* Tidal *cough*). (via Time)
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The Daily Frequency (4/20/15)
–Written by Kevin Madert
Today, a lot of things happened in the world of music. Here are some of them.
1. Moonrise Festival will begin selling early bird tickets this Thursday at 11AM EST. After a successful debut last summer, Steez Promo will once again put on the two-day festival (August 8th and 9th) at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. You can check the official Moonrise Festival site for more information. Via Facebook
The Daily Frequency (1/26/15)
–Written by Kevin Madert
Today, a lot of things happened in the world of music. Here are some of them.
1. The music world was in a mini-fervor earlier today upon learning that founding member of Blink-182 Tom Delonge had decided to “leave the band indefinitely” to “work on his non-musical endeavors,” (we can only assume he means Angels & Airwaves). The band’s remaining members (Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker) shortly thereafter announced they’d be moving forward, keeping all the band’s previous commitments by replacing Delonge with Alkaline Trio’s Matt Skiba. A sad day for fans everywhere, right? As if to say, “not so fast!” Delonge released the following statement through his publicist a few hours later:
Contrary to reports, Tom DeLonge has not left Blink 182. “I never quit the band,” he says. “Actually, I was on the phone discussing a possible Blink-182 event in New York City when I heard the ‘news.’ The ONLY truth here is that I have commitments that limit my availability this year. I love Blink-182 and I’m not leaving.”
While this could in theory be good news for Blink fans, there’s a definite air of “what the hell is going on” here. We’ll try to keep you updated as these odd events unfold. Via Rolling Stone and Alternative Press.
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The Daily Frequency (11/10/14)
–Written by Kevin Madert
Today, a lot of things happened in the world of music. Here are some of them.
1. It’s never too early to start planning for next year’s festival season, and if you plan on starting early Aura Music Festival has you covered. Taking place at the picturesque Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak Florida March 6-8, the final lineup for the festival is in. The most noteworthy act joining already announced artists like The Disco Biscuits, Papadosio, and Moe is the Break Science Live Band – a first time collaboration featuring the electro-hip-hop duo joined by Lettuce bassist Jesus Coomes and several other very talented performers. Via Facebook.
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