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The Power of Music: Logic’s Anti-Suicide Anthem “1-800-273-8255” Saved Hundreds of Lives

Its “I don’t wanna be alive” line may have become a jokey TikTok trend, but Logic’s anti-suicide anthem “1-800-273-8255” really did save lives. A new study from the BMJ, a peer-reviewed medical trade journal from the British Medical Association, ties performances of the song to a decrease in suicide rates among teenagers. In the days after Logic…

LISTEN! Bon Iver Drops New Song “Second Nature”

Bon Iver has shared a new song titled “Second Nature.” The song, co-written by Nicholas Britell, appears on the soundtrack of the Adam McKay–directed film Don’t Look Up. Justin Vernon co-produced “Second Nature” with Britell and Chris Messina. The track also has contributions from yMusic’s CJ Camerieri (French horn and trumpet) and Rob Moose (strings), as well as Wye Oak’s…

WiFi issues? That Christmas tree may be your problem.

WiFi issues? That Christmas tree may be your problem.

Holiday decorating Pro Tip: Be careful where you put up your Christmas tree because it may be interfering with your WiFi! Putting anything in front of your router, especially big things like a Christmas tree, can cause significant slowdowns and other issues according to The Sun. Lights and tinsel can make it even worse because when…

Tame Impala drops a new single and announces 2022 tour dates.

Tame Impala unveiled new song “No Choice” on Dec. 7 along with a slate of 2022 tour dates around the globe. “It doesn’t matter if I want to go somewhere new/ At the end of the day, I have no choice/ It wouldn’t matter that I had to break it with you/ Going over it all, it brings no joy,”  Kevin…

You deserve a Big Night in New Orleans for NYE.

You deserve a Big Night in New Orleans for NYE.

Let’s do something a bit different to ring in the New Year. SURE, hanging with your friend from 6th grade and his 3 kids is cool but it’s not EXTRAVAGANT. Do something EXTRAVAGANT. You deserve it. Big Night New Orleans NYE is like a festival, but indoors.  It is a place where thousands come to…

Mike Shinoda gives us new stuff.

Mike Shinoda just dropped 6 min and 44 seconds of new music with his “generative mixtape” called Ziggurats. The Linkin Park legend also created 5,000 NFTs with their own exclusive cover art for ZIGGURATS and sold out within minutes. The music/NFT artwork collection was released Dec. 2 on the Tezos blockchain and dropped on streaming services Dec. 3.…

Glass Animals cover Lorde’s “Solar Power” and more on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.

For their BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge appearance, Glass Animals covered Lorde’s “Solar Power.” With backing singers and a red sunset behind them, the group made the song fit that unique Glass Animals sound. Along with their cover, Glass Animals also performed their recent single “I Don’t Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance)” and huge Dreamland single “Heat Waves.” In…

A Home Sweet Home Alone Holiday

A Home Sweet Home Alone Holiday

You can stay in the house from “Home Alone” and live like a McCallister thanks to a listing from Airbnb.  But here’s the catch… only one night is being offered.  On the plus side, it’s only 25 bucks for four people. The reservation listing will open on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Eastern to book for December 12th.  Just like in…

Foo Fighters Announce 2022 North American Tour Dates

Last month, Foo Fighters were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Sir Paul McCartney. Dave Grohl and co. have no plans to slow down, however; aside from their upcoming tour, they recently announced the release of a feature-length horror comedy called Studio 666, and teamed up with Jason Sudeikis for the hilarious “Love Dies Young”…

Wet Leg set to release debut EP and we’re pumped.

What started off as a joke between friends of over 10 years, English rock duo Wet Leg just announced its debut EP is set to release in April of next year. If you’re like us and sing their song “Chaise Longue” nonstop, this is good news. The band was signed and had an album recorded…