Daily Newsletter, April 8, 2024

And some should stay around longer

When you get as many press releases as I do, you start to notice shit. Like the way certain phrases suddenly pop up everywhere. A few years ago, every release was hyped as “the song / video / album we didn’t know we needed.” Sheesh. But that’s practically subtle next to the new one making […]

It's a big week for fans of early aughts rock bands, with new releases from The Black Keys and Vampire Weekend hitting streaming services. Kick back with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and World Cafe host Raina Douris as they run through the new albums you need to know about.Featured albums:1. The Black Keys, 'Ohio Players'2. Vampire Weekend, 'Only God Was Above Us'3. Katie Pruitt, 'Mantras'4. Khruangbin, 'A La Sala'Other notable releases for April 5, 2024:• Phosphorescent, 'Revelator'• Grace Cummings, 'Ramona'• Young Miko, 'att.'• Adam Wiltzie, 'Eleven Fugues For Sodium Pentothal'• Fabiana Palladino, s/t• Vegyn, 'The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions'• Benson Boone, 'Fireworks and Rollerblades'• Jane Weaver, 'Love in Constant Spectacle'• José James, '1978'• Lizzy McAlpine, 'Older'• Melissa Aldana, 'Echoes of the Inner Prophet'• Mount Kimbie, 'The Sunset Violent'• Pernice Brothers, 'Who Will You Believe'• Sheila E., 'Bailar'• Sinkane, 'We Belong'• TisaKorean, 'MUMU 8818'

The youth are revolting.

Rising US stars Noah Kahan, Teddy Swims and Benson Boone have had some of the year's biggest hits.

The latest list of world billionaires includes several wealthy people from the music industry. It also breaks another record for Taylor Swift.

Some people will never give up a spinning disc.

Pointing to the past and the future.

The Beatles have their say; Yoko Ono gets framed; Jah Wobble expands his viewpoint; Chapel Hill, Black country and electronica go under the microscope; rap goes to prison and more: Enjoy the latest additions to your reading list:   All You Need Is Love: The Beatles in Their Own Words By Peter Brown & Steven […]

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