Jean-Philip Groebler, lead singer of St. Lucia, has been immersed in music since he was part of a well-known choir in his native Cape Town, South Africa. Since then Groebler has written jingles for numerous commercials and two albums under the St. Lucia moniker. At Bonnaroo, he talks with me about his latest release. Later in the day he joined Halsey on stage for a rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s “Thunder,” which turned into a rain dance as storms interrupted the performance.
Interview: St. Lucia (Video)
Blindspot Release ‘Selfie Titled’
John Feldman Goes Track-by-Track on ‘California’
John Feldmann, who either saved or ruined Blink-182 according to the internet, did a track-by-track breakdown of California with Fuse:
“Sober,” we did with Patrick Stump, who is a good friend of mine. Fall Out Boy supported Blink for many tours. They’re all the oldest friends. I hang out with those guys a lot and he was just kind of here and he had this idea—what could Blink be on modern rock radio in 2016? What does that look like? What does that mean, when there aren’t really live instruments on the radio?
It’s full of little tidbits of information. And typos.
Lego Batman Movie a Giant 90-Minute Easter Egg
Dave Trumbore, writing for Collider, on the upcoming Lego Batman Movie, which sounds fucking awesome:
Chris McKay, the director of the movie, is a real Batman aficionado and knows really arcane stuff that was only in one issue of the comic book in 1972, and that sort of thing. So, it is chock full of stuff for Batman aficionados. It is just a 90-minute Easter egg.
Years & Years – “Worship” Video
Years & Years have released their video for “Worship.”
Alicia Keys Not Allowing Phones at Concerts
Speaking of ways to avoid phones at shows, Alicia Keys has been using the Yonder pouch at her shows. The Washington Post reports:
Dugoni says the pouch serves two purposes. The artist can try out new material without worrying about it being leaked. Fans will also realize that they actually enjoy a show more without constantly filming, texting and Tweeting.
“If you haven’t been to a phone-free show, you just don’t know what you’re missing,” he says. “There’s something about living in real life that can’t be replicated.”
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Release “Juno”
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have released their new song “Juno” to celebrate NASA’s Juno Mission.
On That Patent to Disable the iPhone Camera
Lots has been written about Apple receiving a patent that would allow infrared signals to temporarily disable the phone camera. I think Stereogum writer Collin Robertson best expresses my thoughts:
That might be OK … assuming the technology is only used at concerts and doesn’t extend to, like, disabling phone cameras during instances of police brutality and/or sociopolitical/religious unrest.
Most of the time patents never actually lead to shipped products, I hope that’s the case here.
Rihanna – “Sledgehammer” Video
Rihanna has released the video for her Star Trek: Beyond single “Sledgehammer.”
Blink-182 Japanese B-Side “Hey, I’m Sorry”
Bad Suns Announce New Album; Stream New Song
Bad Suns will release Disappear Here on September 16th. Pre-orders are now up and they’re streaming the title track.
Anberlin Release Vinyl Box Set
Anberlin have released the vinyl box set, Help Yourself. The set is limited to 1000 and available exclusively on their online store.
Useless ID Stream ‘State Is Burning’
Useless ID’s new album, State Is Burning, can be streamed below.
Weezer – “I Love The USA”
Weezer have released a new song called “I Love the USA” on Apple Music.
We were on tour abroad, and it got me thinking a lot about America, which lead to me write “I Love The USA.“ When Apple and NASA asked us to be involved with Juno’s historic landing on July 4th, this song seemed like the perfect fit.
The Menzingers Debut Two New Songs Live
The Menzingers recently debuted two new songs live — you can find fan-shot videos of both below. One is titled “Bad Catholics” and will not be on the new album, and the other is so far untitled but will.