The Melodic Tree’s Weekly Playlist

1. Blister in the Sun – Violent Femmes

2. Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right – Bob Dylan

3. Golden – Parade of Lights

4. Clemintine – Sarah Jaffe

5. Let it Bleed – The Rolling Stones

6. Dust and Bones – Night Terrors of 1927

7. Roses – Pacific Air

8. Back Seat – Atlas Genius

9. Sunrise Sunset – We Are Trees

10. Litost – X Ambassadors

11. I’ll Catch You – The Get Up Kids

12. Roll On Babe – Vetiver

13. Hold On – Angus and Julia Stone

14. She’s Really All I Need – Mac Demarco

15. Sweetheart, What Have You Done – Keaton Henson

16. Row – Jon Brion

17. We Might Be Dead By Tomorrow – Soko

18. Friend Crush – Friends

19. Life’s a Beach – Django Django

20. How Can You Really – Foxygen

Jack White Covers Beck’s “Devil’s Haircut”

At his show in San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Friday, Jack White covered Beck’s single “Devil’s Haircut.”.

He covered the song during a medley with song “Sixteen Saltines.”

Beck and White have begun collaborating recently, as Beck released the single, “I Just Started Hating Some People Today,” off of White’s record label, Third Man Records, in May.

White is featured on Beck’s recent album, Song Reader, on the song, “I’m Done.” The album also features musicians performing the songs Beck released as just sheet music. Musicians such as Laura Marling, Jarvis Cocker, Sparks and Jack Black are all featured on the album.

“Devil’s Haircut” is one of many covers White has performed on tour in support of his most recent album, Lazaretto.

Coldplay Releases New Music Video

British rock band, Coldplay, released, on their Facebook page, the music video for their third single, “True Love.” The song and video are from their latest album, Ghost Stories, which was released in May. Lead singer Chris Martin has recently said that Coldplay is working on a new record. Martin said, “We knew we wanted to make this thing called Ghost Stories, and then make something else, we have an idea, then we’re gonna go on tour after that.”

Martin Also stated in a recent interview with AltNation on SiriusXM that they did not tour as extensively following Ghost Stories as previous tours because it does not have the type of sound that could suit a tour.

The Knife Announces Split

Swedish duo, The Knife will split up after their last leg of their European tour in the beginning of November.

Representatives for the duo confirmed that they are for sure splitting up. Karin in an interview stated (more…)

Pablo Ruiz Considers Legal Action Against Tame Impala

Even after the Chilean website that accused Tame Impala of plagiarizing Argentinian child pop star Pablo Ruiz admitted that it was a joke, it seems as though Ruiz is still considering taking legal action against Tame Impala.

Rata.cl posted a video on YouTube on Monday that suggests that Tame Impala plagiarized their 2012 hit “Feels Like We Only Go Backwards” from Ruiz’s 1989 “Océano.” The publisher for the site spoke to Rolling Stone and said that the video was a joke that went viral.

The songs are similar therefore making Ruiz consider legal action against Tame Impala. In an interview with the ESPN Radio in Argentina, Ruiz stated, “Obviously there is plagiarism. Not if you have done it on purpose or not, but there are seven bars that are equal to my song.” Ruiz had also stated that he would talk with his lawyers before deciding on a decision.

Foo Fighters Do a Carrie-esque Ice Water Challenge

Challenged to do the ALS ice water challenge by Zach Brown, Dave Grohl accepted it, dressed, of course, in his finest prom dress. As one of the many celebrities who have accepted the viral challenge, the popularity of this has grown over the last month in order to raise awareness for ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Grohl took the challenge and made it into the infamous prom scene from “Carrie” with The bucket of ice water the bucket of blood. Also seen in the video is the Foo Fighters’ drummer, Taylor Hawkins, guitarist, Pat Smear, and bassist Nate Mendel.

To donate to ALS, you can visit alsa.org.

Don Pardo, Voice of Saturday Night Live, Passed Away at 96

Don Pardo, the announcer of Saturday Night Live since it’s debut, has passed away at the age of 96. On Monday night, a spokesperson confirmed his death, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Pardo was the announcer of SNL since its first release in 1975. Also, he made appearances in sketches in the first seasons of the show.

Pardo, as well as announcing for Saturday Night Live, he also announce for other programs such as The Price Is Right, Jeopardy!, and NBC Nightly News. He received a lifetime contract with NBC, and he formally retired in 2004. He was the voice for SNL until his death.

Neon Trees Announce Tour

Neon Trees, a pop-rock band from Provo, Utah, announced the “First Things First” tour, the second one of this year. Touring with Echosmith, The Moth & The Flame, No Devotion, and Fictionist.

Gaining momentum in 2008, Neon Trees recently released their latest album, Pop Psychology, in June of this year. The band, consisting of Tyler Glenn, vocals, Christopher Allen, guitar, Branden Campbell, bass, and Elaine Bradley, percussion, initially met when Allen and Glenn grew up as neighbors in Murrieta, California and eventually moved to Provo, Utah, meeting the other members along the way.

Dates can be found in the image above. For more information, you can visit their website, Twitter, or Facebook.

The Melodic Tree’s Weekly Playlist

1. Leave It Up To Me – The Mowgli’s

2. This Stage Is Your Life – A Silent Film

3. If You Build It – Air Traffic Controller

4. Benny Goodman – Saint Motel

5. Venice – The Lighthouse and the Whaler

6.  1957 – Milo Greene

7. The Stranger – Lord Huron

8. Young Fathers – Typhoon

9. The John Wayne – Little Green Cars

Monte Carlo – U.S. Royalty

11. Nothing But Time – Opus Orange

12. Up Up Up – Givers

13. Simple Girl – Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.

14. Promises – The Morning Benders

15. Put A Light On – Generationals

16. Never Work For Free – Tennis

17. Daydream – Youth Lagoon

18. Chinatown – Wild Nothing

19. Friday Night – The Last Royals

20. The Walker – Fitz and The Tantrums

Melodic Tree’s Weekly Playlist

Banshee Bones Announce Tour

Banshee Bones, an experimental rock band based out of Los Angeles, have announced an extensive tour, from the end of August to the beginning of December. The band has been playing shows virtually nonstop to promote their new album, Birds of Prey, which came out in October of last year.

For more information, you can visit their website, Facebook, or their Twitter.

08/30 – Last Exit Live @ Phoenix, AZ
08/31 – Crescent Ballroom @ Phoenix, AZ
09/03 – Whiskey Blu @ Los Angeles, CA
09/04 – Billy O’s @ Ventura, CA
09/05 – Seven Bar @ Santa Barbara, CA
09/06 – The Mucky Duck @ Monterey, CA
09/11 – Henfling’s Tavern @ Santa Cruz, CA
09/12- BACK BAR SoFA @ San Jose, CA
09/13 – Brainwash Cafe @ San Francisco, CA
09/18 – Black Forest @ Eugene, OR
09/19 – Mix @ Seattle, WA
09/20 – Hawthorne Theater @ Portland, OR
09/28 – New Parish @ Oakland, CA
10/03 – Audie’s Olympic @ Fresno, CA
10/09 – The Bistro @ Hayward, CA
10/10 – The Mucky Duck @ Monterey, CA
10/11 – The Sewer @ Ventura, CA
10/17 – Lestat’s @ San Diego, CA
10/19 – Rogue Bar @ Tempe, AZ
10/24 – Apache Lake Music Festival @ Tortilla Flat, AZ
10/25 – Apache Lake Music Festival @ Tortilla Flat, AZ
10/29 – Chopper John’s @ Phoenix, AZ
10/30 – Sky Bar @ Tucson, AZ
10/31 – TBA @ Las Cruces, NM
11/01 – Low Brow Palace @ El Paso, TX
11/07 – Padres @ Marfa, TX
11/08 – Cultures Bar & Grill @ Fredericksburg, TX
11/15 – Cafe Rev @ San Antonio, TX
11/20 – Acadia @ Houston, TX
11/22 – King’s Port Arthur, TX
12/05 – Chopper John’s @ Phoenix, AZ