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Francis of Delirium Release New Single ‘The Funhouse’

Francis of Delirium are back with a new single called ‘The Funhouse’. Accompanied by a self-directed video, the track comes ahead of the band’s debut US tour supporting The Districts, which kicks off next week. Check it out below.

“The Funhouse is largely about how we are adapting to the chaos that is present in our everyday lives,” Jana Bahrich explained in a press release. “The way it can feel that the world is crashing down around us and in order to protect ourselves, we become numb to the sheer terror of it all. Sort of like walking through a funhouse and attempting to remain unphased by the mayhem that surrounds you.”

‘The Funhouse’ follows Francis of Delirium’s recent singles ‘Come Out and Play’ and ‘All Love’, as well as their two EPs, All Change and Wading. Read our Artist Spotlight interview with Francis of Delirium.

W. H. Lung Share New Video for ‘Kaya’, Announce Tour Dates

W. H. Lung have shared a new music video for ‘Kaya’, a track from their second album Vanities. It arrives alongside news that the group will head to Austin in March for SXSW and play their biggest headline show to date at London’s Village Underground on November 2. They’ve also announced a string of EU dates and rescheduled their sold-out shows in Manchester and Glasgow. Watch the Craig McLaughlin-directed video for ‘Kaya’ and find the list of dates below.

“The original thought behind any creative venture begins life as a feeling, a sensation, which the artist then fumbles into the physical world,” singer Joesph Evans said in a statement. “Original inspiration for this video came from David Hockney’s timelapse iPad paintings. The creature who is chased into the studio is inspired by the Japanese movement art of Butoh.”

Check out our Artist Spotlight interview with W. H. Lung.

W. H. Lung 2022 Tour Dates:

Mar 16 – British Music Embassy, Licks Party, SXSW Official – Austin, Texas
Mar 17 – Hotel Vegas, Fire Records Party, SXSW Official – Austin, Texas
Mar 18 – The Green Jay, SXSW Official – Austin, Texas
Apr 1 – Strange Waves O2 Ritz – Manchester
May 26 – Dauwpop – Hellendoorn, Netherlands
Jun 11 – Long Division Festival – Wakefield
Jun 19 – Pinkpop Festival – Landgraaf, Netherlands
Jul 14 – The Lanes – Bristol
Jul 16 – Gorilla – Manchester
Jul 17 – Hug & Pint – Glasgow
Jul 18 – Hug & Pint – Glasgow
Jul 24 – Bluedot Festival, Jodrell Bank Observatory
Sep 24 – Float Along Festival – Sheffield
Nov 2 – Village Underground – London

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever Share New Single ‘Tidal River’

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever have released ‘Tidal River’, the second single from their upcoming album Endless Rooms. The track follows lead offering ‘The Way It Shatters’ and arrives with an accompanying video directed by Nick Mckk. Check it out below.

“‘Tidal River’ is a little snapshot of living in a place at a time when it feels like there is no-one at the wheel,” Tom Russo explained in a statement. “If there were a complacency Olympics, Australia would win gold by a mile. In the ‘lucky country’, the luckiest ones jealously guard their fortune, as if it will disappear if they share it around. There is so much potential to do better, but it sometimes seems like progress is two steps forward, two steps back. Tidal River is located in what Europeans named Wilsons Promontory, where the river meets the ocean. It has great significance for the Gunai/Kurnai and Boonwurrung peoples, who call it Yiruk and Wamoon respectively. No matter the struggles and politics that go on, the river keeps churning into the sea.”

Endless Rooms comes out on May 6 via Sub Pop.

Live Nation Ceasing Business With Russia Following Ukraine Invasion

Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest concert promoter, is ceasing all business activity with Russia in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. “Live Nation joins the world in strongly condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” the company wrote in a statement. “We will not promote shows in Russia, and we will not do business with Russia. We’re in the process of reviewing our vendors so we can cease work with any and all Russian-based suppliers.”

The news came the same day that Spotify announced plans to close its Russia offices indefinitely. “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the unprovoked attack on Ukraine,” a Spotify spokesperson said in a statement yesterday. “Our first priority over the past week has been the safety of our employees and to ensure that Spotify continues to serve as an important source of global and regional news at a time when access to information is more important than ever.”

A number of musicians have also canceled their scheduled appearances in Russia, including HEALTH, The Killers, Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, Green Day, Louis Tomlinson, and more.

Watch Turnstile Perform ‘Mystery’ on ‘Kimmel’

Turnstile took the Jimmy Kimmel Live stage last night (March 2), delivering a performance of ‘Mystery’, the lead single off their 2021 LP Glow On. The Baltimore-based band also played ‘Blackout’, ‘Don’t Play’, and ‘Holiday’ as a web exclusive. Watch it below.

Glow On was released last August and landed on our 50 Best Albums on 2021 list. Turnstile are currently on tour in support of the album, which will keep them on the road until July. The band made its television debut on Late Night With Seth Meyers back in December, played a ‘Tiny Desk (Home) Concert’ for NPR in January, and recently shared a video for ‘Underwater Boi’.

The Linda Lindas Release Video for New Song ‘Talking to Myself’

The Linda Lindas have released a new song, ‘Talking to Myself’, taken from their forthcoming debut album Growing Up. The track comes with an accompanying Ryan Baxley-directed video that pays homage to the classic Twilight Zone episode ‘Living Doll’. Check it out below.

“The song is about the spiral you go into when you’re lonely,” the band’s Lucia de la Garza explained in a statement. “You start to question yourself and all the decisions you’ve made. I’m always looking back on conversations and going, ‘Oh, I should have said this, I should have said that”. But it’s also about needing other people, not just for reassurance, but because we’ve all learned from the pandemic that you need other people to talk to in order to stay sane.”

Growing Up is due out April 8 via Epitaph.

 

Pixies Share Video for New Song ‘Human Crime’

Pixies have returned with a new song called ‘Human Crime’. The track arrives with an accompanying video directed by bassist Paz Lenchantin and filmed at Santa Monica’s Gold Diggers Bar and the San Pedro abandoned bunkers. Watch and listen below.

“The storyline is loosely based on an ‘inside joke’ between Charles and me about going on tour,” Lenchantin said in a statement. “How we go through a door from our reality state into the altered state of becoming and being a Pixie.”

‘Human Crime’ follows Pixies’ 2020 single ‘Hear Me Out’. Their most recent album was 2019’s Beneath the Eyrie.

Tonstartssbandht Reissuing Three Albums, Unveil Video for ‘5ft7’

New York label Fire Talk is reissuing three early Tonstartssbandht LPs: 2009’s An When and Dick Nights, and 2011’s HymnThe albums are out now digitally, with physical editions arriving on July 15. It’s the first time ever that the latter two albums will receive vinyl pressings. To mark the announcement, the brother duo of Andy and Edwin White have shared a video for the 2009 track ‘5ft7, which features live performance footage from the era in which the records were made. Check it out below.

“We self-released these three albums in the early days of Tonstartssbandht, our cherished ‘Montreal era,’” Tonstartssbandht said in a statement. “They were made in the late aughts and early ’10s, over a period of time when we first started to feel like a real band. Working at times both separately and together, we began to feed all of our energy into this new project, witnessing our own style begin to evolve, and putting our faith in each other that this is what we want to do.”

Last year, Tonstartssbandht released their first album in four years, Petunia.

Reasons Why You Should Try Delta 8

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There are several benefits to using Delta 8 THC products, including the milder high they produce, the fact that Delta 8 products derived from hemp are federally legal in the US, the variety of products, and the health and wellbeing positive effects, for instance, stress relief and alleviating nausea.

1. It Produces A More Gentle High

The regular variant of THC that is used to get high, and is illegal in many states and most countries, is Delta 9 THC. Delta 9 provides an intense, euphoric high. Meanwhile, Delta 8 will also get you high, but it is a much less intense and gentler high than with Delta 9 THC products. This can be a positive, especially for first-time or irregular users, who are more likely to accidentally overdo their cannabis consumption. 

The laidback relief of a Delta 8 high experience can produce an energized feeling in consumers. This may seem like an oxymoron, but because users are more relaxed, they can go about their day being more productive and pleasant. Unlike with Delta 9, Delta 8 will not give you an overwhelming high that leaves you feeling out of control, nor will you get brain fog and feelings of anxiety. The whole experience is much more mellow.

2. Delta 8 Is Federally Legal

In the United States, any product extracted naturally from hemp is federally legal, and this includes Delta 8 THC. The implication of this is that you can buy Delta 8 products and experience a legal high. However, any Delta 8 products that are derived from marijuana can only be purchased in states that have legalized recreational cannabis use, so make sure you know where your Delta 8 is coming from.

3. There is a Variety of Products

There is a wide range of Delta 8 products available for you to try, depending on your preferred methods of consumption or inhalation. You can shop online at https://dharmad8.com/ for Delta 8 products derived from premium industrial hemp. These products include hemp flower, edibles, tinctures, and pre-rolled joints and are all 3rd party lab tested for purity and potency.

4. It Relieves Feelings of Stress

As it has already been noted, the Delta 8 high experience is known to be relaxing, pleasant, and much less intense than a regular THC high. The elated but calm feeling that comes over you can also make you more focused and productive. There are many benefits to this kind of high. For instance, it can make flying more bearable, help you work to a deadline, and help you to sleep, which is particularly useful for those who suffer from insomnia.

5. Delta 8 Can Boost Your Appetite

If you struggle with a low appetite or disordered eating, you could benefit from this side effect. It is thought that Delta 8 produces an appetite boost twice as strong as Delta 9. This can be a positive and fun bonus of the Delta 8 high for people who enjoy getting the munchies.

Moreover, Delta 8 is great at relieving feelings of nausea and preventing vomiting. This makes it an effective adjunctive treatment for the side effects of conventional cancer therapies that can make the patient nauseous.

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If you were considering trying a Delta 8 product, this guide is the sign you’ve been waiting for. The benefits of these products are vast and compelling. A key element of Delta 8’s increasing popularity is the milder, more energetic, and less intense high it provides. This means you will be productive, pleasant, and calm, rather than stuck to the couch, inactive with brain fog.

If you do not live in a state where Delta 9 THC is legal, Delta 8 derived from industrial hemp is a great alternative as it is federally legal, and you can order it straight to your door. Whether your product of choice is edible gummies, pre-rolled joints, or oils, a search of the wide range of products available online will produce the Delta 8 experience you are looking for.

The Delta 8 high is a safe and easy way to minimize stress levels and relieve feelings of nausea, as well as boost your appetite if you struggle to eat enough. These are just some of the health benefits. In essence, Delta 8 is a solid choice for you – shop online today for your tranquil Delta 8 high.

Marilyn Manson Sues Evan Rachel Wood for Defamation

Marilyn Manson is suing Evan Rachel Wood for defamation, as Deadline reports. The lawsuit, which was filed in a California court by Manson’s attorney Howard E. King, comes over a year after Wood publicly accused him of abuse, saying that he started grooming her when she was a teenager and “horrifically abused me for years.” At the time, Manson denied the allegations and called them “horrible distortions of reality.”

The suit claims that Wood committed “to publicly cast Plaintiff Brian Warner, p/k/a Marilyn Manson, as a rapist and abuser—a malicious falsehood that has derailed Warner’s successful music, TV, and film career.” Illma Gore, who is described as Wood’s “on-again, off-again romantic partner,” is also named as a defendant.

In addition, the lawsuit claims that Wood and Gore “created a fictitious email account to manufacture purported evidence that Warner was emailing illicit pornography” and that they impersonated an FBI agent “to create the false appearance that Warner’s alleged “victims” and their families were in danger, and that there was a federal criminal investigation of Warner ongoing.”

Manson and his lawyer also allege that Wood and Gore “provided checklists and scripts to prospective accusers, listing the specific alleged acts of abuse that they should claim against Warner” and that they “made knowingly false statement to prospective accusers which have since been repeated by those accusers in court filings), including the defamatory claim that Warner filmed the sexual assault of a minor.”

The suit is seeking a jury trial and “an order enjoining Wood and Gore from engaging in further wrongful conduct toward Warner.”

In a statement to Deadline, King said: “We’re filing this now because we have been able to gather an overwhelming trove of evidence – including both documents and witness statements – which proves that the stories that Evan Rachel Wood and her co-conspirator Illma Gore have been falsifying and spreading are both vindictive and demonstrably untrue.”

Wood is the subject of Phoenix Rising, a two-part documentary that will air on HBO following its premiere at Sundance Film Festival in January. In the film, directed by Amy Berg, Wood claims that Manson “essentially raped” her during the filming of the music video for Manson’s 2007 song ‘Heart-Shaped Glasses (When the Heart Guides the Hand)’.

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