By Lauren Patterson, Copy Editor
[Photo Courtesy of Erica Weitz]Releasing its first single of the year, psychedelic rock collective JJUUJJUU returns with new track “Nowhere”. Last fall, the group released “Daisy Chain” in August and “Crappy New Year” in October, its first release since debut album Zionic Mud in 2018.
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Group Feature: ACRN’s Favorite Quarantine Tracks
2020 has had its fair share of twists and turns, but at least we still had music to keep us sane. Here are ACRN’s favorite tracks that we listened to while locked inside.
Trying to release new single “This is Not a Disco Pt. 2”
By Lauren Patterson, Staff Writer [Photo courtesy of Trying/Samuel Harris] Indie rock band Trying premiered their latest single, “This is Not a Disco Pt. 2,” on a Z Tapes‘ benefit compilation on April 7. The track will be out everywhere on April 28. Read more: Album Review: Mount Erie –Lost Wisdom, Pt. 2 “This is…
ACRN Celebrates: Richie Havens
By Lauren Patterson, Staff Writer [Photo via Spotify] Woodstock 1969—it’s Friday, Aug. 15 in Bethel, New York. Hundreds of thousands eagerly await the start of the festival, as everyone behind the scenes flusters over the fact that the show was already nearing three hours past its scheduled start time. The crowd was eager; they wanted…
Album Review: Turnover – Altogether
By Lauren Patterson, Contributor [Run for Cover; 2019] Rating: 7/10 Key tracks: “Sending Me Right Back”, “Ceramic City”, “Plant Sugar” Imagine being sprawled across the backseat of a car as you stare into the area of the window that still remains in view. You cross your legs over one another, and the radio plays a…
MELTED Music Festival announces 2020 lineup
By Lauren Patterson, Staff Writer[Photo courtesy of MELTED] Ohio’s MELTED Music Festival is back for its second year in collaboration with the Nelsonville Music Festival and Archie Fox Live, and its lineup is sure to excite psychedelic rock fans. Read more: Georgia Maq releases new album “Pleaser” The lineup will feature Thee Oh Sees, Twin…
Hi, How Are You Project announces Daniel Johnston tribute event
By Lauren Patterson, Staff Writer [Photo courtesy of Rich Thane/Creative Commons] The Hi, How Are You Project, a non-profit organization aimed at improving the stigma around mental health, announced a tribute event in honor of singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston called “Hi, How Are You Day,” on Wednesday, December 4, according to Pitchfork. Johnston died earlier this year, on September…
Indiana indie-pop band Hoops reunites
By Lauren Patterson, Contributor [Photo courtesy of James Lacroix] Indie-pop band and Indiana natives Hoops are back with new single, “They Say,” which was released on Tuesday, November 12. The single marks the band’s first musical release since their debut album, Routines, in 2017. Read more: Atmosphere release new song, announce upcoming tour “Hoops’ groovy…
The Cordial Sins release new EP In Memory
By Lauren Patterson, Contributor [Photo courtesy of Valerie Silvestri/The Cordial Sins] Following the release of their latest singles “Cruel” and “You Are A Weight,” Columbus band The Cordial Sins are back with their In Memory EP, which was released on October 25 on Diversion Records. Read more: Columbus natives The Cordial Sins release new single…
Single Review: Harry Styles – Lights Up
By Lauren Patterson, Contributor [Columbia; 2019] Rating: 8.5/10 Stepping into the light, Harry Styles returns with his new single “Lights Up”. Upon concluding his first solo tour in 2017-2018, in which he played songs from his debut album, Harry Styles, Styles hit the studio to begin working on his second album, finally giving fans the…
Live Review: An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories with Graham Nash at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Oct. 19
By Lauren Patterson, Contributor [Photo by Lauren Patterson] The scene is set, lit with candles and garnished by a multicolored oriental rug. Instruments are propped on stands that surround the stage, welcoming concert-goers as they enter the auditorium. Graham Nash, best known for his work with the legendary band Crosby, Stills & Nash, takes the…
Radiohead’s Thom Yorke announces 2020 extension of Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes tour
By Lauren Patterson, Contributor [Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons] Thom Yorke, alternative musician and Radiohead frontman and songwriter, announced an extension of his Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes tour on Monday, October 14, adding dates in Europe in 2020. Both the original set of dates and new shows were announced on Radiohead’s Twitter page. Read more: Kristin Hersh…
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