Ever wondered what music the people who post on the DiS boards are into? Us too. We've always thought about doing some sort of poll-of-polls, and then - as is often the way with DiS - a member of the community took it upon themselves to start one. The results of which were revealed on the boards too but right here, right now, we can reveal far more than the top 20.»
Mikey Welsh, who was bassist for Weezer from 1998-2001, has died at the age of 40. The news was announced in a post Weezer's website late last night US time as well as on his Facebook page.»
At the end of every week, DiS makes a playlist using Spotify of what we've been loving and/or writing about this week. This is the 99th week we've done this, so hopefully you know the drill by now. If you're American and only just got Spotify, welcome!. This week's Spotifriday playlist is here and links to content is amongst the below. »
Er, it's OK, I guess.»
I. Don't. Know. Where. To. Start. With. This. One.»
New York's Bonnaroo festival has announced the first batch of acts for its 2010 incarnation, which currently features about a trillion bands. Not all of them are listed below, though. It's sometimes possible to use it as a rough indicator of what bands will be around the whole festival scene the time the Glastonbury juggernaut rolls around.»
Unexpected, yes. Good, also yes.»
Watch the video for Weezer's new single '(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To'.»
Rivers Cuomo has revealed he will be working with pop princess Katy Perry.»
Details of the new Weezer album are spreading quickly indeed. Entitled, rather comically, 'Raditude', it's the band's seventh studio album, following on from last year's THIRD self-titled 'Red' album.»
One time guitar-pop geniuses Weezer have revealed details of the follow-up to 2008's self-titled red album, as well as an upcoming single taken from the new record, their seventh studio recording.»
Are they, aren't they? Will they, won't they? Recordings. Speculation. Big names. Here's what's been going on in the studio recently with Weezer, Green Day and Björk»
Original web geek rockers Weezer have broken five world records with their latest video.»
Albums you can nom-nom-nom... The web is full of weird and wonderful things and this morning Boing Boing, have brought to our attention a fascinating/stalkerishly scary blog of record covers made out of seaweed, sour plum, cabbage, ham, fish cakes, papri»
An unreleased track by Weezer - perhaps recorded during the sessions for their latest 'red' album - has appeared on YouTube»
Weezer, makers of DiS's current Single of the Week, have opened the highly Google-able hornet's nest that is covering Radiohead's 'Creep'»
Bravo, Coldplay: the bed-wetters, so we’re led to believe, have triumphed on two fronts, topping the albums and singles charts this week»
I'LL FINISH THIS NEWS STORY OFF AFTER LUNCH - SEAN»
The video for Weezer's new single plus exclusive single details»
Has the new Weezer album leaked yet? Us law-abiding childer at DrownedinSound wouldn’t know, but what we do now know is that the UK version of Weezer’s new album will come with two exclusive tracks»
Weezer will be released in the UK on the 30th of June and it’ll be beaten out by lead single ‘Pork and Beans’ by a week on the 23rd»
Not much to say about this really, so we’d best just get on with it»
That man is a liar! Finally, the new Weezer single’s been absolutely, definitely confirmed as ‘Pork and Beans’ (it’s been floating around on the internet for a while already). There’s an official tracklisting for their new, self-titled album, too»
A safariing Weezer have confirmed their new album details»
Big Weezer news to report, if you haven’t heard already – the new album will be called Weezer. Note the italics»
The new Weezer album will be released in June, according to Rivers Cuomo’s latest post on the Weezer website»
It took Drowned in Sound by surprise when we learnt that frontman Rivers Cuomo will take part in a celebrity football match this weekend, alongside some of the USA’s most acclaimed players.»
Here are links to streamed samples of three mixed and finished tracks from Alone – the Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo.»
An update on that Rivers Cuomo solo album: the Weezer frontman today announcing the list of tracks that comprise it.»
The new Weezer record will be released on the 22nd of April next year.»
Anodyne pop sap Rivers Cuomo is to branch out from Weezer with the release of a new solo record.»
Information is coming out in dribs and drabs about Rivers et al's next album. The latest update is a fan-boy's account of a recording session, penned by their weezer.com webmaster, Karl Koch.»
It's been an odd week. With Glastonbury hangovers letting dark clouds encroach over Monday/Tuesday, the music industry newswires ambled back into life towards Wednesday, only to decide it couldn't really be arsed as the weekend approached.»
Given that no-one ever believed that Weezer would actually be halting work forever, it comes as no great surprise that mainman and benign ruler Rivers Cuomo has revealed work on album no.6 is underway.»
Weezer have filed a lawsuit against beer company Miller and their advertising agency Young & Rubicam following an advertising campaign for the cold fizzy boozey stuff that used the Weezer name in a "grossly misleading and deceptive" manner...»
One minute they are, the next they're not: will Weezer ever actually just get this splitting up thing over with...»
Rivers Cuomo, frontman of rock monsters Weezer, has told MTV that the world may have heard the last recorded output from his band...»
Happy Days are here again! Limp call it quits and now we've news that serial loser in love - in his records at least - Rivers Cuomo of Weezer is to tie the knot this summer...»
Super-ace geek rockers Weezer - what is it with these guys dissing my girl, anyway? - have been lined up to appear as The Velvet Underground in a forthcoming film based on the life of Edie Sedgewick, entitled Factory Girl...»
Myspace has launched its own music label, with the help of Universal's Interscope sublabel.»
Weezer, whose Shakespeare-quoting liner notes to last album Make Believe hinted at an imminent disbanding, have told MTV that they may well go their separate ways sooner rather than later.»
Hello there. As we ensconse ourselves into the late-Spring joys of May, we're sitting with expectation looking at the charts, waiting to see what summery affairs are available, trying to guess which trance-pop-house-lite anthem will be driving us f**king mental until October.»
In proof that geekery will rule the earth, it's been reported that Weezer's first album in three years, 'Make Believe' will debut on MySpace.»
Sunny L.A. rockers Weezer have let loose the final tracklist for their upcoming new album, Make Believe, which won't hit stores in the UK till May 30th.»
In news sure to wet a lot of people's pants, US misanthropic geek emo warrior nerd cool loser heroes, Weezer, are to play a rare and short stint of UK dates this summer as part of a European tour:»
Download was officially launched last night, with a raft of names revealed as playing the festival.»
Weezer have named the first single from their as-yet-untitled new album. ‘Beverly Hills’ is going to lead off the band’s fifth album – despite no release date being announced, nor the actual album being completed…»
Weezer have finally announced details of their long awaited forthcoming DVD release.»
Weezer are readying themselves to work on their their fifth album and with Chilis, Beasties and System producer, Rick Rubin. Guitarist Brian Bell says: "There might be more textures to this record." After touring their last LP, 'Maladroit', the band took some time off and have a large number of son»
WEEZER are to head back into the studio to ‘rework’ some of their old tracks and perhaps record a few covers while they’re at it. Cos they can. Frontman Rivers Cuomo told MTV news: "We might do them acoustically or with an orchestra. I'm thinking about something like 'Slave' or 'December' from ‘Maladroi»
Limp Bizkit's new album, 'Less Is More', is touted for release at the end of March 2003. It will be their first album since the deptarture of guitarist Wes Borland. A string of 'special guests' have recorded parts which may or may not make it to the final tracklisting. Weezer's Rivers Cuomo»
After the trouble at the CARLING WEEKEND, LEEDS FESTIVAL there is what they're calling a DISORDER APPEAL... Killingbeck Police need YOUR help to identify 24 men, charged with arson, criminal damage, assault and public disorder, in relation to the disorder at Temple Newsam in Leeds ove»
Weezer, the chart-humping emo superstars, have released for a limited time only, MP3s of their triumphant 12-song set at the Reading leg of the Carling Weekend this year. Of the performance, only 'Keep Fishin' is absent from the website. =W= Bootologists will have to hurry though,»
WEEZER are to release a live EP on Sep 24, entitled ‘Lion And Witch’. That’s the good news. The bad news is that its availability seems to be somewhat limited to indie stores in the USA. BUT the other good news is that you can probably get it via online ordering on the web. More info as it happens »
Weezer have announced a special one-off date in London on Monday August 26th. The band are to play a low-key support slot to LA glam metal behemoths Guns’ N’Roses at London Docklands Arena at the specific request of Axl Rose. The event is apparently sold out (though a few outlying ticket agents may »
Oh my! 24 MP3s of demos for Weezer's forthcoming 5th album are on their website now. So you'll want to go and download them all, innit? I am. www.weezer.com»
After Weezer roped in tour support from Fred Durst protégés Cold, resulting in the band quitting early due to 'poor crowd response' Rivers Cuomo continues both his love of and involvement with US arena rap-rock. This odd direction was followed when he went on a visit to, of all people, Crazy T»
Rats! Some members of Remy Zero have caught 'flu on their way over to Britain. They only managed 2 songs at last night's Manchester gig, supporting Weezer. Tonight (March 20th) they've had to cancel altogether for the Glasgow show and are hoping to gather their strength en»
Drownedinsound have got hold of someone, who has got hold of a copy of the new Weezer album 'Maladroit' which is set for release on April 29th. The tracks (which I'm sure no-one is about to search the internet for mp3s of from h»
Remy Zero has been offered some tour dates to support Weezer in March. The schedule is thus:
19th - Apollo, Manchester
20th - Barrowlands, Glasgow
21st - Birmingham Academy
23rd - The Guidhall, Southampton
24th - Brixton Academy, London
The new Remy Zero album, 'The»
Weezer have announced that their highly anticipated fourth album will be called 'Maladroit'.
It has been revealed that the name was suggested by a fan on the bands official message board.
They have also announced some up and coming U.K. gigs.
The dates are as follows:
March»
Weezer have set a tentative April 30th release date for their forthcoming new album. The group plan to enter a Hollywood, CA area studio shortly to begin tracking the effort with an as of yet unknown producer. The songs on Weezer's upcoming untitled album are, as follows: Ain't Got Much T»
Weezer's bassist Mikey Welsh, who has been away from the band since August due to a 'medical condition', has turned up in recording sessions with Nate Albert, ex-Mighty Mighty Bosstones guitarist. Nate Albert, Mikey Welsh, additional bassist Johnny Rioux, and Mighty Mighty Bosstones drummer »
Weezer have posted two new demo tracks on their official website. The songs are titled 'Death & Destruction' and 'Your Room', and were recorded during the band's recent, highly prolific demo sessions for their forthcoming fourth album. The band's October tour of Europe is»
Weezer have cancelled their upcoming UK tour, for the second time this year. The band were due to play dates in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Though no specific reason has given for the decision, it is believed to be indirectly connected to the recent terrorist attacks on America. The B»
New Video Documentary and Weezer fan news updates Part 2 of the new "making of 'Island in the Sun' mini movie" is now up and available for download on the official Weezer website (along with streams of the new video as well) Also, the »
Birmingham is to play host to this years Radio 1 Sound City.
So far the following details have been announced:
Monday 29th October - The Charlatans @ Birmingham Academy
Tuesday 30th October - Starsailor @ Birmingham Academy
Tuesday 30th October - Richie Hawtin @ Custard Factory
Wedne»
[story updated 22-08-01]
Weezer have confirmed a tour of the UK:
28 Oct: London, Brixton Academy
29 Oct: Southampton, Guildhall
31 Oct: Birmingham, Que Club (Radio 1 Sound City)
1 Nov: Manchester, Apollo
2 Nov: Glasgow, Barrowland
The health of bassist Mikey is s»
Weezer are holding auditions to find a temporary replacement for their bassist, Mikey Welsh. Newest updates to the Weezer website said Welsh is currently suffering from a private medical problem. "We have learned that Mikey has checked into a psychiactric hospital, we think in his »
The amazing Weezer have announced the date of release for their next single. 'Island In The Sun' is to be released in the UK on September 24th although the import is available as it was released in the US at the end of July. This is to be the bands 2nd British single to be lifted off their hugely po»
The purveyors of musical taste, Weezer, have explained why they pulled out of various UK festivals at the last minute. Pat and Brian have said that continuous touring since February had taken it's toll and they were exhausted and fatigued. However, the band have said they will make it up in a»
Weezer have been "forced" to cancel their gigs in Manchester and Scotland's T in the Park festival, due to the tight scheduling of their next single, 'Island In The Sun'. The band have to shoot the video and to use the director they want - Marcos Siega, who directed 'Hash Pipe' - they have to start»
Weezer have already begun on their next album, the follow up to 'The Green Album' which was released earlier this month.
In a statement posted on the official Weezer website, it is revealed that the band visited a studio in Washington DC to work on the new material.
The website says:»
More bands have been added to the Reading lineup
Here's the lineup now: (bold - new additions)
Reading Friday 24th/Leeds Saturday 25th:
Main Stage - Travis, Green Day, PJ Harvey, Iggy Pop, Eels, Run DMC, Lofidelity Allstars, The Living End
Evening Session Stage -»
After months of speculation, Weezer have finally confirmed a UK festival date. The band play Scotland's T In The Park on Sunday July 8th. Other dates confirmed are three nights at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire on July 3rd, 4th and 5th, followed by a Birmingham date on July 6th and Manchester Academy on »
Four new Weezer songs have been uploaded to a micro-site for your listening pleasure. You can find them here.... http://geffen.farmclub.com/weezer/player/ You'll need real player to hear them»
Weezer have graced us with another live date in London. Due to the sell out of the 4th of July show another has been announced to help satisfy the Weezer hungry legions. The new date is the 3rd of July. Tickets cost £12.50 and you can order them by calling 020-7771-2000. The support has yet to be announced. <»
Weezer play a one-off UK gig on Independence Day.
The band, who's last album 'Pinkerton', was released in 1996, will celebrate American Independence Day with a gig in London. They play at the Shepherd's Bush Empire on 4th July. Tickets cost £12.50. »
After teasing fans via napster and one-off gigs, it sounds like the weezer folks are finally back... The mailing list from official weezer site, www.weezer.net announced today the release date of the new =w= album and the title of the first single. The album, still witho»
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