If you were alive Monday, you probably heard about the scandal involving Tom DeLonge quitting Blink-182. It started when a press release from the band’s publicist was shared, and it was reported that Matt Skiba of the Alkaline Trio would replace DeLonge at the band’s performance at the Musink Music and Tattoo Festival. Barker and Hoppus…
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WATCH: Karen O: “Day Go By”
Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s) has shared the video for her single “Day Go By,” a track off of her recent solo album, Crush Songs. The short film is directed by wiisa and follows a young couple spending a day out together. Stylized in the form of a vintage ’70s movie, the two-minute and 25-second…
WATCH: Charli XCX ft. Rita Ora: “Doing It”
The video for the girl-tastic anthem “Doing It” by Charli XCX featuring Rita Ora was released today, and let’s just say that this pair REALLY needs to collaborate again. Re-enacting a Thelma and Louise scenario for the video, the two create a fun and funky video filled with color, stripper cops, and a mechanical bull (need I…
WATCH: Monsoon: “Ride A’ Rolla”
Athens-based band Monsoon has released their first official video for their single, “Ride A’ Rolla,” off of their debut album of the same title. The band is known for their punk rock style and released their debut album on Jan. 13, 2015. The video for “Ride A’ Rolla” has an interesting concept as it features a…
Shaky Knees 2015 lineup announced
Over the past few weeks the buzz has surrounded the headlining acts at Coachella, Governor’s Ball, Bonnaroo and now, SHAKY KNEES! The lineup for Shaky Knees 2015 was dropped today, and the acts are impressive to say the least. We’re sort of flipping out over here – this might be the best fest lineup so…
WATCH: Childish Gambino: “Sober”
Childish Gambino is known for making music that is definitely not average. With the release of his October 2014 EP Kauai/gangsta grillz mixtape STN MTN (standing for Stone Mountain, Georgia, his hometown), Gambino doesn’t disappoint. Today, the video for one Kauai track -“Sober” – was released, and it includes the same film-making techniques – like shooting from…
LISTEN: Saint Raymond (Crystal Fighters Remix)
Crystal Fighters have taken the song “Fall At Your Feet” – by 19-year-old UK artist Saint Raymond – and remixed it for the better. If you’re unfamiliar with the song, check out the original on Saint Raymond’s SoundCloud. The song is good in its original form – an upbeat, teen summer jam- and occasionally leaves…
LISTEN: Charli XCX ft. Rita Ora “Doing It”
One of our faves here at Vinyl Mag, Charli XCX never fails to excite us! Recently, Charli released her single “Doing It” featuring Rita Ora, and the song is electric, catchy, and overall a killer collaboration. The track has a beat that is a mix of beach and party, and then the vocals. THE VOCALS….
WATCH: Sia: “Elastic Heart” ft. Shia LaBeouf and Maddie Ziegler
Eccentric singer/songwriter Sia released the video for “Elastic Heart” today, and it is…definitely very Sia. Continuing with her self-proclaimed trademark – a blonde wig- the video features “Dance Moms” star Maddie Ziegler taunting and teasing actor Shia LaBeouf. The video is set in a giant bird cage. LaBeouf is clad in nothing more than dirty nude-colored shorts and his…
Watch: “While We’re Young” Movie Trailer
Remember when you were a kid and couldn’t wait to grow up…and then you grew up? Well, writer/director Noah Baumbach has wrapped all those feelings of wanting to be young, carefree, and bill free into his upcoming film, While We’re Young. The movie is a story of an older couple (Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts)…