Best Buy will stop stocking CDs starting July 1st, according to Billboard. Best Buy used to be a major U.S. merchandiser for music, CD sales have gradually declined as streaming becomes the popular way to listen to music. Best Buy will still sell vinyl for the next two years to honor a commitment to its vendors.
Watch BROCKHAMPTON’s Times Square “TRL” performance
BROCKHAMPTON took over Times Square in New York today when they were on “TRL.” The “all-American boy band’s” performance of “BOOGIE” involved them jumping out of a van near the studio. They then moved down the street with a crowd behind them. Watch below.
Pussy Riot announce North American tour
Pussy Riot have announced their first U.S. tour with their “live music performance art.” The Russian feminist art collective will start the tour on March 6th in Chicagoand will continue through cities including Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Boston. The group will be adding dates to the tour as well. See their full itinerary.
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Donald Glover re-releasing 2011 Childish Gambino EP
Donald Glover is putting his Childish Gambino EP up for streaming as Billboard points out. EP was the release that featured one of his first breakthrough songs, “Freaks and Geeks.” The streaming reissue will come out tonight at midnight Eastern through Glover’s creative agency Wolf + Rothstein in partnership with Stem.
Eric André announces Adult Swim TV special
Adult Swim has announced a new TV special with Eric Andre. “Eric Andre Does Paris” will premiere on Monday, February 19th at 12:15 a.m. Eastern time. According to a press release, it will show André “[hitting] the streets of Paris, France to ponder existential questions with French people.” André created, co-wrote, and executive-produced the special and it is directed by Kitao Sakurai, who works on “The Eric Andre Show.”
The Melodic Tree’s Weekly Playlist
1. Roll On – Dntel
2. Cool Running – Tashaki Miyaki
3. Sore Spores – BOBBY
4. Broken Record – Alex Ebert
5. Oom Sha La La – Haley Heynderickx
6. Miss Misanthrope – Jealous of the Birds
7. Night Body – AT / ALL
8. No Fear of Hellfire – Nap Eyes
9. Run – Jef Cormack
10. Life Crisis – River Whyless
11. Down for the Fifth Time – Flamingosis
12. So long – Plastic Flowers
13. Wintersong – Blake Mills
14. What Fiction Is For – DYAN
15. Get Upset – Soy Christmas
16. Thunder and Lightning – Joseph Hein
17. What Once Was – Her’s
18. By the Sea – Dyalla
19. Everything Is Starting to Make Sense – Fort Frances
20. Big Fat Mouth – Arlie
Watch Lorde, Haim cover Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac are the honorees at tonight’s MusiCares Person of the Year tribute at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. Lorde and Haim both paid tribute to the band with their performing covers. Lorde performed “Silver Springs,” while Haim played “Gypsy.” Watch below.
Haim shares live video for “Night So Long”
Haim have released a new live video of “Night So Long” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The video, shot at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, switches from Haim performing the song in the empty venue and in front of a massive crowd. Watch it below.
“Shadow of the Colossus” soundtrack coming to vinyl
The video game “Shadow of the Colossus” remains one of the most popular gamees to come out on the PlayStation 2. It was especially known for it’s soundtrack by Kow Otani. The soundtrack is being issued on vinyl for the first time to go along with the game’s upcoming remake for PlayStation 4. The soundtrack has been “enhanced with additional orchestral accompaniment” as well as remastered for the release. The 2xLP will come with album artwork by Nimit Malavia and translucent vinyl.
Elton John announces 3-year farewell tour
Elton John has announced his retirement from touring. “My priorities now are my children and my husband and my family,” he said during a live stream with Anderson Cooper. Elton John will embark on a massive farewell tour that will span over three years with 300 dates starting in September. Watch the video below, and check out his initial itinerary.
