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5 days ago
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Ethel Cain midnight listening parties to sweep U.S. record stores. Will Nashville have any?
Indie rock singer Ethel Cain's highly anticipated sophomore album is almost here. Nashvillians could be among the first to hear it. On Aug. 8, the 27-year-old singer born Hayden Anhedönia will release her record "Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You." This week, Cain announced that indie record stores around the U.S. and Canada would be the first to premiere the record. In the late evening on August 7, record shops will spin the record shortly before the clock strikes midnight. "Be the first to listen to my new album at your local indie record store," Cain said on Instagram. "Contact your nearest participating store for more details. We made a special item available only at the listening events!" Which Nashville record stores are hosting Ethel Cain listening parties? Vinyl Tap and The Groove are hosting Ethel Cain listening parties. Clarksville's AndVinyl Records and Chattanooga's Yellow Racket Records are also participating. The Groove's listening party will kick off on Aug. 7 at 11 p.m. When the clock strikes midnight, fans can leave the store with their own copy of the record. Vinyl Tap's event will also start at 11 p.m. On an Instagram post, the store said that they have exclusive posters available to give away with the record. Is the Ethel Cain tour coming to Nashville? No, Ethel Cain's upcoming Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour in promotion of the new record will not be coming to Nashville. Options for Nashville fans include two shows in Atlanta on Aug. 28 and 29, a show in Asheville on Aug. 30, and a Sept. 20 show in Chicago. Who is Ethel Cain? Ethel Cain is a Florida-born singer-songwriter, producer and model. She's known for her genre-blending sound that mixes alternative and dark pop, indie rock and folk. Her debut record "Preacher's Daughter" rocketed Cain to fame when it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Album Sales Chat after its release in May 2022. Cain is the first openly trans woman to have a top 10 album on the Billboard 200. Cain's played festivals and shows around the world, hit the stage with Mitski and Florence + the Machine, and walked in N.Y. and Paris Fashion weeks with Givenchy, Miu Miu and Calvin Klein. What happened with Ethel Cain's resurfaced social media posts? In July, Cain came under fire when old social media posts resurfaced, containing racist and misogynistic themes, among other offensive jokes. Cain released a lengthy apology statement, saying that during that time she had been trying to be as 'inflammatory and controversial as possible.' "All I can say is that I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart, to anyone who read it then and to anyone reading it now," Cain said. "Any way you feel about me moving forward is valid.' To learn more about Ethel Cain, visit Audrey Gibbs is a music journalist with The Tennessean. You can reach her at agibbs@ This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Ethel Cain midnight listening parties: Will Nashville have any? Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst Attends His Own Lookalike Concert in Nebraska
Indie-rock veteran Conor Oberst has become the latest musician to be the focus of a lookalike contest, with the Bright Eyes frontman going so far as to show up at the event. Taking place on Friday (Aug. 1) at Omaha, NE community space Floors, Floors, Floors, the event was first announced in early July as a fundraiser for youth music organization Omaha Girls Rock. More from Billboard Katy Perry Fan Collapses on Stage During Lifetimes Tour Stop in Detroit Roger Daltrey Labels Zak Starkey's Exit Comments 'Character Assassination' David Roach, Junkyard Vocalist and Frontman, Dies at 59 Having initially 'started as a joke,' attendees were invited to attend dressed as Oberst as part of the lookalike competition, with the indie-rock motif being underlined by the promise of the first 40 people to show up being given a single American Spirit cigarette. Playing into the humor of the event on social media, one commenter had previously asked what the contingency plan would be if the real Oberst attended the festivities, with organizers noting that 'he can play but he can't win.' However, in a recap of the evening, the winner of the competition revealed that despite a limited number of entrants, both Oberst and his Bright Eyes bandmate Mike Nogis attended the event, with Oberst bestowing the victor with a 'giant trash bag' full of his old clothes. 'I was cleaning out my closet so you get a big bag of my clothing,' Oberst can be heard saying in a video from the night. The competition took place just weeks after Bright Eyes wrapped up the European leg of their ongoing tour in support of 2024 album Five Dice, All Threes, and days after the release of their new song '1st World Blues.' The band will be hitting the road later this month for a run of North American dates, with further shows in Asia scheduled for November and December. The concept of lookalike competitions being recognized by their subjects is far from a new one. In October, a Manhattan Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest featured the actor making a guest appearance, while December saw Drake donating $10,000 to the prize pot of a competition focused on him. Famously, Dolly Parton also attended her own lookalike contest, though rather than simply show up, the country icon decided to compete – ultimately failing to take home the grand prize. 'All of these other beautiful drag queens had worked for months and weeks getting their clothes and all that, and they were dressed like me,' Parton recalled to ABC's Nightline in 2012. 'So, I just got in the line and I just walked across [the stage] and they just thought I was some little, short gay guy. And I got the least applause but I was just dying laughing inside. I say it's a good thing I was a girl or I'd be a drag queen.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Oasis support act Cast make emotional tribute to Diogo Jota on first night of reunion tour after Liverpool star's tragic death
Cast have paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota on the first night of the Oasis reunion tour on Friday. The Liverpudlian indie rock band kicked off the show at Cardiff's Principality Stadium as the first support act to take to the stage. Frontman John Power took a moment to pay tribute to Liverpool footballer Diogo as he dedicated their song Walkaway to the star after his tragic death. In an emotional moment, he said: 'This is Walkaway. This one is for Diogo Jota. Take it easy brother.' The Portuguese sportsman and his brother Andre both died on Thursday when his Lamborghini had a tyre blow out while overtaking another vehicle on the A-52 at Cernadilla near Zamora - just ten miles over the border from Portugal.
RNZ News
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Music Critic: Zac Arnold on The Beths and Frances Grass
This audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions. Photo: Supplied / Frances Carter Our music critic Zac Arnold takes a look at the latest single from local indie rockers The Beths. It's called No Joy and is out today, as is the news that their new album "Straight Line Was a Lie" will be released in August. After a five-year hiatus from performing while overseas, Frances Grass's debut single Free is out, Zac and Jesse have a listen.
Geek Vibes Nation
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History Of Gary Young And Pavement' Blu-Ray Review - A Glimpse Of Erratic Genius
An up-close cinematic walkabout through the life of Gary Young, the original (and highly unlikely) drummer of indie rock royalty Pavement. His booze and drugs-fueled antics (on-stage handstands, gifting vegetables to fans) and haphazard production methods (accidentally helping launch the lo-fi aesthetic) were both a driving force of the band's early rise and the cause of his eventual crash landing. Leaving a wake of joy and/or destruction at every turn, Gary teeters the thin line between free-form self-expression and chaotic self-destruction. Thirty years on with scoliosis, blood clots, and a shriveled liver, Gary continued drumming with no regrets. For thoughts on Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young and Pavement, please check out my thoughts on No Streaming Required: Video Quality Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young and Pavement comes to Blu-Ray from Factory 25 with a rock solid HD master which exhibits this documentary exactly as intended. This movie is comprised of a mixture of verité footage of Gary around his house, interviews conducted for this movie from the recent past, older clips, music videos, concert footage, and pictures to help contextualize the full scope of this life. The new talking head interview segments look crisp and clear when filmed in person and less impressive when conducted over Zoom. The subjects present consistent skin tones and detailed facial features such as facial hair and age lines. The archival footage seems to stem from the most stable source possible, some of which is understandably a bit inconsistent due to the era in which Pavement was emerging onto the scene. The more recent footage at Gary's house is lovely with only a small amount of variance to account for the shuffling between different rooms. The colors featured in the footage have a significant amount of depth to them. The encoding does not falter when it comes to compression artifacts or digital anomalies. This documentary achieves what you want in HD. Audio Quality This Blu-Ray disc comes with a mostly strong lossy Dolby Digital 2.0 track that presents this material in a straightforward manner. Dialogue is the prominent aspect of this experience in the center channel as you get the anecdotes relayed in a stable environment. The interviews feature an assembly of talking heads which is expanded upon with additional archival concert footage. The non-diegetic music and clips of performances both resonate with decent fidelity, although the recording methods used for the early performances have the expected limitations. There is not much in the way of unwanted digital anomalies or other issues spotted. This track comes up just short of being perfect thanks to not being a lossless track, but the average viewer will likely not notice any loss in quality. Optional English SDH subtitles are provided. Special Features Audio Commentary: Director Jed I. Rosenberg provides a terrific commentary track that reveals so many secrets about the production of the film including the logistics of filming, tricks in the editing process, and more. Gary-Onettes: A 15-minute featurette that gives you additional insights into the creation of the puppets used in the film. Deleted Scenes: There are nearly three minutes of additional unused footage provided. Story Time: A nearly three-minute piece in which Gary shares a story through song. Trailer (2:03) Booklet: A 30-page booklet is included featuring 'Plantman Knows: In Conversation with Scott Kannberg and Mark Ibold' by Camilla Aisa, 'The One With A Head' by Jed I. Rosenberg, and 'Chance Encounters of the Lo-Fi Kind (and what I learned while producing LTYT)' by Jeffrey L. Clark. Final Thoughts Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young and Pavement is a well-rounded look at a key contributor in one of the pillars in the pantheon of indie rock history. The documentary stands out more than many of its ilk due to the lack of polish it tries to give to its subject. Gary Young undeniably had a musical gift that made him an exciting presence when he was functioning at full capacity, yet his unpredictable behavior made him a liability to play with. The insights you get from those who knew him best, along with Young himself, make for a rewarding viewing experience for fans of the band and open-minded newcomers alike. Factory 25 has released a Blu-Ray featuring a strong A/V presentation and some terrific special features. Recommended Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young and Pavement is currently available to purchase on Standard Edition Blu-Ray or with a Limited Edition Slipcover exclusively through Vinegar Syndrome. Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray. Disclaimer: Factory 25 & OCN Distribution have supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
